New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-28
THE LIBERAL CURRENT IN ILLINOIS.

THE LIBERAL CURRENT IN ILLINOIS.
A RATIFICATION OF REPUBLICANS AND DEMO-
CRAFTS SPEECHES BY GOV. PALMER AND
GEN. MCLERNAND, JESSE k. DUBOIS, AND
OTHERS.
The first Greeley and Brown ratification
meeting in Illinois, held at the capital, one of the
most stirring political demonstrations ever made In
Springfield The most conspicuous citizens of both par
ties were present aud the list Of sgnors TO the call EN-
braced the leading Of the district including Gov
Palmer, Gen. McClerrand, Jesse X. Dubois, Edward
Runnel Alexander serue, and hundred more others
well known IN the State
Brief speeches were made by Gov. Palmer and others
SPEECH CT GOV. PALMER.
The Governor, demand OF the audience, made this
bricf and pointed address:
He gave a sketch of the Liberal Reform movement
from It's inception in Missouri, and spoke at !ength OF
the Cincinnati Convention. It's aims and Objects That as
semblage was one OF freenen without any authority W
bind any but the individuals themselves caued
upon the people 10 examine tts work-its platform ana
It's nominees If these their appreciation they will
sustain its action. The Convention called and CON
ated with that Organizations but who, having seen tit 10
doubt the nalibty and capacity Of Gen. Grant,
G?Snt was a Republican, but Of recent dale; Hor-
ace Greeley was Republican from tho incep-
integrity throughout. lGreat applause The
Republican party mainly brought about the eniInchse
chisement OF the white people in order to make them
rationn consolidation Of their support Of Cen Grant
We want and arr no sure to GET, an honest admins
traton: this was assured by the nomination o Horace
Greeley. In this ungOdly the nomination OF honest
Il. q. was a pretty good start, anyhow. lCheersl IIo
won't steal himself, and beng careful, hard worker
he won't let other men steal. He who sent Loet and
STOCKING to NewSqrk nrs TOO honeSi 10 Stet
tho best specimen Of the American work
nnen on this continent He would not 20 10 me sea
SIDE, and staying there, allow his friends go plch up
by universal consent. is an honest man. IRcpeat6d
ON
Republicans can't elect him; we do NJ expect t0i hnt
the American peole including me D Den , Will
@tniensel There 1naV be a convention at 81, Louis;
tbaTe BE- ono n PbiIadclpha; and the Pf nnc9us
who still soI for ght Will go there and nominate GEN.
Grant, anu WI ipSst upon Ine 1i de laIe
t1efqeeVeS living Issues and strive 10 rcnOYatc and
ofrifv Inc country IApplase.l The regulars" will
nave q big fob 10 beat Greeley, particularly by fighting
and mat indeed is H. CTS intention ana action ali the
time lCheersl The Governor said his chief object To-
night express hearty appreciation ~ the work OF
the Cincinnati C9h!S9,lo; ~, AZ to Noveoci
'fIe friends OF the Liberal Republican movement will
also vote for the friends OF Greeley lot thai DC distinctly
understood.
SPEECH OF GEN. M'CLERNAyD.
Upon the conclusion Of Gov. Pancr'S remarks Cen
McCiernand loudly called for, when he took the
stand, and said IN substance:
Crises sometimes occur in which words stand for &C
tons. Such crisis exists, and embrace the
lest opportunity 10 declare myself In regard TO It,
ment lGreat appausel viii stand or fan, siDE or
swim with it, Prolonged cheersl Whatever can hon
craby do to promote the election of Greeley and Brown
/ will do zealously and cOuragcOusly. My march will be
straightforward 10 victory or defeat-to victory be-
would be Democrat Of the Jehersonian or
} lcksonian stamp. He could not be elected.
My next choice, looking TO the Rcpubli-
cans for candidate would DO the distinguished senator
from this State, the Hon Lyman Trumbnll' Applause
He was not nominated. Tnen taking things as We find
Them the Democracy must choose between Greeley and
Grant and do not hesitate IN my decision. Greeleys
name q household word among the humble and toihng
millions. lCheeIs] Ee is "a self-made man acknOwl
edged philosopher ana statesman. TO him fate seems
10 have allotted the trust Of consolidating and utilizing
the fruits of the second revolution, IL did TO Jefferson
those of the first revolution. He IS my next and final
choice Will The Democratic party make independent
hostile nominationf think mott they ought not; they
will not To Go so would be equally dshonorable 10 the
Tered the Liberal movement Democrats cannot AFFORD to
desert It. Honor and good faith fOrbids. Cheers
Democrats should support Greeley, II You will not that
fCres, chats sOhurrdh for Greeley"l Let us rally
TO Democrats and who will accord the respect and
consideration due TO our numbers Cur magnanimlty,
and our dsnerestedness lShouts, yes" and eheers
Competition should DC the wachword between the Dem
Ocrats and Lberas-cOmpetiton a TO who shall be the
most active and efficient IN supporting the new move
meut and vino shall do most TO restore the Government
to the ways OF the Constitution, Of virtue and puty-to
the ways OF the fathers. Prolonged applause!