New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-06-28


the Southwest where newspaper is not seen oftener
than once week, not step behind the delegates
from the centers OF and political intelligence Inc
comparison of views In the evening and morning pe1ore
the meeting Of the Convention showed that al we're
substantially of mndal the delegates were agreed
that the delegation to Baltimore should be unquestona
bly, in favor Of Greeley and Brown, and at least
four-hfths of the Convention favored SPECIFIC
Endorsement Of the Cincinnati ticket A small fac
tous minority Of obvious Bourbonsh procvities OBJ
eced to the passage OF such resolutions protesting all
the while however that they earnestly in favor
Of Greeley as anybody. This proved In the end
disturbing element, Of which there was no
indication in the early part of the day. The
Convention contained number of the ablest men
in the State many of whom we known in National
politics before the There were also among the del
egates large element of younger men who are taking
very active interest in the canvass and everywhere
the most energetic and determined workers for Greeley
They unembarrassed by old political preudices and
associations and they into the campaign with dash
ing enthusiasm that well nigh carries the steady old
politicians off their feet Great confidence in the tn
umph Of the liberal expressed on all hands,
Joined with this confidence bright antcipatons
Of the future OF Virginia ana the South when the rule OF
the sword shall be removed and the reign ofpeace and
good feeling shall begin with the administration OF Pres
ident Greeley.
The Convention was held in the Richmond Theater,
where the stage was handsomely decorated with Amer
flags. The temporary Chairman was ex'Gov VIII
liam Smith, who famous in National politics before
the war under the soubriquet Of Extra Billy Smith He
made speech full of good points in favor of the Cnein
natl nominees He predicted that there would be no d
vision in the Conservative party in Virginia. saying that
no good man could refuse to Join in such cause, ana
that all straggers would fall into the ranks before
November. Col. Flournoy, who was called upon Tor
speech, while the Convention was waiting
for the report Of the Committee Permanent Organiza
ton argued very forcby that the support OF greeley
was not a choice OF two evils but was TO accomplish
great positive goods, He knew Greeley personally, ana
declared that his old white hat covered the broadcast
head and kndest heart in America he had written the
best letter of acceptance put forth by any cand
date in the United States and he hoped he would
throw away his pen and break his nksand and spend
as much time trimming his trees he wished. Greeley
had succeeded setting the free and that gave
him confidence he would succeed in his present I'M
dertaking Of setting the white men OF the South free
He spoke Of the effect Of the election Of Greeley upon
the material interests Of the South, aud said 1t
would give the lie to the charge of unsafety
of residence in the South and the i'll
temper Of her people, The world would understand
that IT was false and emigration and capital would pour
in He concluded by urging the Convention to send no
doubtful voice to Baltimore but TO opposing Grant,
carpetbaggers, and thieves, and make the WeIh ring
for Greeley and Brown.
The Hon John Goode ir OF Norfolk, was chosen perma
nent President On taking the chair he made speech
which was powerful arraignment of Grant and his Ad
mnisFaton, denouncng with especial seventy the treat
the received took decided ground Tor
the CINCINNATI ticket He said that old party prejudces
must be thrown aside and old issues buried In
the struggle for emancipation from the rule OF
the wouldbe dicatOrs. The question with all was what
shall we do to be saved ." The Sacrifice
prejudice on the altar of the country; consolidate all
elements Of opposition to Grant and combine the whole
strength upon the platform and ticket presented at Gin
oinuatD It was tooEate to discuss that ticket Our
fortunes were committed to it. We could not
90 back If we would. We had only to
say in the language Of scripture, "spesk 70
the children Of Israel that they may go forward The
grand Liberal movement led by Greeley had become
tidal wave of popular opinion, strong that it would
he vain TO try 10 stay its Why talk Of Demo
cratic tieket1 The grand old Democratic party with
all its glorious history would not stand in the way OF
the salvation Of the country. He predicted that VIZ
einia would be found In the Of the new movement
No business other than the appointment OF commit
tees was done the day session. In the evening two
sets of resolutions offered both indorsng the Gin
cinnati ticket and platform in unequivOcal terms The
Convention got into parliamentary snarl over
these resolutions, and much time was &C.
ouuied in discussing mmateria points and talking upon
the proprety of acting upon the resolutions at once or
sending them TO committee, all the speakers deelar
inc however their hearty approval OF the Cincinnati
ticket 1t was loQuacious assembly, ana almost
every delegate anxious 10 tell how strongly his con-
stuents favored Endorsement eff Greeley and Blown
postion then ensued to nsructing the delegates small
minority wishing to stand the Virginia precedents
and not formally instruct, going no further than TO
stroney declare the opinion OF the Convention In favor
OF the Cincinnati ticket In spite Of his speech In the
afternoon In favor of Greeley, ex-GOv. Smith made
oacous speech Of obvious Bourbon tendencies against
the passage Of any resolutions and against the Cncin
natl platform declaring he could not approve the con-
sttutiona amendments. His speech was received with
no applause. The young men in the Convention were
determined to have positive Instructions, and objected
10 any other course.
MORE DISCUSSION
Another question was brought up at late hour One
Of the editors OF The Richmond Enquirer took the ground
that the Baltimore Convention ought as good policy to
make no nominations and Endorsement OF the Cincin
natl ticket but simply declare that s inexpedent 10
take any action. On this ground he opposed
iprructing the Virginia delegation. An Alexan-
dria delegate also presented a resolution to that
eject Chas s. Bocock once Speaker of the u g. House
Of and afterward Speaker of the House
IN the Confederate Congress- took the stand at this june
ture and made very earnest speech In favor OF reeo
tons strongly declaring for Greeley and Brown He
was yociferousy applauded. He opposed the Georgia
resolutions which Mr. Smith wanted adopted He said
virginia was not like Georgia She has no Toombs to stand
raying and ranDg when the country was going 10 ruin
She was not like Georgia in the texture OF her party or
thu character Of leaders. He wanted the virginia
delegates TO stand firm for Greeley and Brown, ana
wanted everybody notified that they could not De TAM
| nereA with. He warmly eulogized the heroism OF
the Liberal Republicans in breaking loose
from a powerful party, rich and prosper
ous with thousands OF offices and gifts TO
distribute He appealed 10 the Convention TO proclaim
with no uncertain sound that the voice OF virginia was
for Greeley and Brown. He made an admirable Speech
that struck the chord OF popular feeling and in the wave
~ enthusiasm that followed the Convention restored 10
the pending resolution strong instructions TO the deiega
It,, a. ,avor NJ the Cincinnati ticket, which the mover