New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-30
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC STATE con-
VENTEoN.

FEELING AMONG THE DELRGATES-A STRONG
SYMPATHY WITH THE LIBERALS-LETTER
FROM GEORGE II. PENDLETON-HE WILL
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SECURE RATl-
FICATION OF THE CINCINNATI TICKET AT
BALTIMORE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THU TRIBUSBI
READING, May 29.-Judging from the indi-
cations tonight the Convention which assemblies 10
morrow will DE marked by the most cordial good feeling
and sagacious counsel The universal sentT ent amono
the delegates nearly all Of whom have rived IA for a
frank discussion of the question at issue in National
politics and ready desire to con- orm TO sueh course az
shall seem best for the entire country Promnent men
In both parties here declare that the delegates are the
hnest LOOKING pcdy Of men that ever assembled
IN any state Z Convention. They comprise the
foremost rem of the Democratic party in
ne oe and seem to be animated with the sole desire
Oh uoing the best thing without regard to partisan in
Lest Theie is total absence Of the rowdy element
common in State Conventions Throughout the day
there has not been the least appearance Of caucusng
OF attempting TO pack the Convention. The delegates
have passed the time in talking freely and quietly In the
Obbes and in front OF the hotels each seeming DESTROYS
Of ascertanng the views of the others The chief topic
has been national politics. and the result Of the days
consultation has been emphatic development in favor
Of the liberia Republican ticket The prevailing senti
ment to be that The policy the Contention
viii be to leave the whole matter to the Baltimore Con-
yention, without any expression Of approval or dis
approval Of either the Cincinnati platform or
nominees. The advocates Of straight ticket.
headed by Col Barr of The PihsbTGh Post were
confident this morning, that they could secure the
passage Of resolution repudiating any Endorsement OF
the Cincinnati movement They claimed that at least
twOthirds Of the delegates were with them. If there
any ground for such belief it removed.
Every hour was gaining converts to the Liberal move
ment when became known that Col Barr had received
letter from the Hon. George H. Pendleton reviewing
av0fhf lo aaffG and
pose TO use all efforts to the Endorsement of
Mr. Greeley at Baltimore, the only means Of defeating
Grant This together with the extract from Gov. Sey-
mOurs letter to s. s. Cox which was printed in THE
TRIBUNE this morning. created profound reaction In
favor Of an Endorsement Of the Liberal ticket and the
advocates of tbird ticket sank into insignificant
minority.
While the general feeling he against any pro-
nounced action by the Convention there is constantly
growing feeling that expression ought to be made
A prominent Democrat said, this afternoon: IF we
do Mt out in favor Of Cincinnati now, we shall
have to at BALTIMORE for there won't be five States in
that Convention which will vote for straight ticket
Besides our action in the matter will decide the whole
question There doubt but that the Democracy OF
the state Overwhelmingly for Greeley and Brown, and
while silence upon the question Of Endorsement VIII
show we in favor Of 1t, manly expression Of APP
proval will be the signal which the Baltimore Conven-
ton must follow" The strongest Democrats in the
to Grant, and frankly confess that tho canvass lies
between those two.
Leading Democrats from Carbon, Lehgh, Berks Bucks,
Greene Montour and Columbia Counties say the Gree
ley sentiment very strong in each, and assert posi-
lively that Democratic Endorsement would secure all
OF them for the Liberal ticket such men as Hester
Clymer ex-Gov. Bigler, VIM. W. Randall, Chairman OF
the State Democratic Committee William A. Wallace,
Senator from Clearfeld, Representative Mcconnell Of
Greene County, and Judge Broadhead Of Carbon County,
all lifelong and influential Democrats, are strongly in
favor of Greeley and declare that he can carry Penn
sylvania by $4,000 majority Judge Broadhead said to-
day that the entire State with the exception of Chester
and Delaware Counties, was in favor of Greeley. 1t
will be remembered that these two counties refused to
accept resolution at the Harrisburg Convention ac
quescng in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments
Who will be the successful candidate for Governor to
morrow is matter OF much doubt and conjecture Inc
best organized movement is for Gen Cass His friends
were first arrive and throughout the day have been
very confident Of success They brought large band Of
music with them from Philadelphia, and this has paraded
the and played in front OF the hotels at frequent
intervals during the day. Gen. Casss friends
hopeful of his success and claim 81 votes on the first
ballot without counting the Philadelphia delegation,
from which they expect votes. Sixty-seven votes
are required for nomination, and IL Is thought that II
Cass fails get this number on the first or second
organized movement for Buekalew 1t s said tonight
that he will withdraw, with the understanding that he
narrows the contest down to Gen. Cass and Noyes of
Clinton with growing sentiment In favor OF the latter.
The candidates for Chairman are ex-GOv Bigler and
Senator Randall Of Sehuylki the latter seeming to be
the favored. Bgler is in favor OF indorsng Gree
ley Baltimore, the only means OF defeating Grant,
and Randall will accept him if Baltimore indorses him.
The Convention will meet at IL O'Clock tomorrow MORN
ing for temporary organization and then adjourn I'LL
afternoon
William A. Wallace, Chairman Of the Democratic state
Committee admitted to-day that Greeley the only
man who could he elected The appearance this afternoon
of a number Federal OcehOders from various parts
ofithe State has caused remark Among those notably
active are John Hiestand of Lancaster, Naval Officer at
Philade phia and George Bergner Postmaster OF Har-
rsburg They are talking for straight nomination at
Baltimore, but do not 10 make much impression.
ExAayor Richard Vaux is here and is named for Con-
gresham large. He has been heretofore confirmed
Bourbon but has moderated his views far as TO ex-
press willingness TO abide the action Of Baltimore The
city is crowded tonight but the demonstrations are all
orderly and in good feeling Speeches were made in
front OF the Mansion House by eXG0y. Bger ana the
Hon. Francis W. Hughes. The latter reviewed the
failures of the present Administration, and urged the
necessity Of indorsng Cincinnati the Onlyi means
by which Reform could be accomplished. The reception
Of his speech wasI not altogether encouraging to
the friends Of the Greeley movement, and 1t Is
feared that It will rather strengthen the Bourbon Gle
ment The indications that If the question OF
national politics comes up all tomorrow IL will cause
extended and discordant discussion with doubtful re-
suit 1t generally thought, however. that the whole
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