New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-06-26
THE REFORM CAMPAIGN.
n1rrn1s 11nrpAIIs IN COUNCIL.

GRAFT BROWN TO sPEAK-THE PROBABLE
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
erRrSGFlEID ILL.,, June 25-Never since the great
oratorical contests between Lincoln and Douglas,
when both Republicans and Democrats assembled
in mulhtudes TO hear their champions in debate, has
the State Of Illinois been stirred by such political
enthusiasm as now. A Convention at any time in
these Western States where representation is on the
most generous scale, is an exciting event, parucu-
larry whom as In the present full State ticket
is to be placed before the people; but now, beside
the novel circumstances of great political revolu-
ton and the consequent confusion of parties, the
representatives of two political divisions come to-
gether for the settlement of mutual differences and
the reconciliation of mutual pTejudices To this
end the Democrats and Liberal Republicans will
hold double Convention tomorrow, both bodies
meeting simultaneously in prearranged session, and
finally coalescng for the conclusion of their work
The two Conventions win comprise nearly 200 del
gates, these being, however, not one-third of the
crowd that is expected. Every road in the State
running TO this central city has put extra trains,
and the hotels are already overrun with visitors.
There are Of course more attractions than the dis
eussons of the Conventions to all this COM
notion for this is the first marked Liberal demon
stration in the State approaching national lmpor-
lance and the foremost representatives OF the cause
nre to take prominent part in the business on hand
The Cincinnati nominee for Yice-President. Gov. b.
Gratz Brown is to address the combined COnven-
tiOns, and Senator Trumbull and Gov Palmer viii
reaffrm their ratification Of the Cincinnati move
ment 1t was expected that Senator Schurz, also,
would speak to the Liberals Of Illinois on this occa-
sion, but that gentleman thought it only proper
that his first utterances in the campaign should be
addressed TO his constituency and he VIII there
fore open the canvass in st. Louis within few days
by one Of the most careful efforts Of his life Among
those who will take part in this Convention as dele
gates, are ]. X. Dubois, Horace White, Leonard
SWEET Gov. Koerner, d. l.. Phillips, ex-Gov Bross,
Judge Otis and a score of others, influential in
State and National politics. Every district In the
State has full delegation Of Liberals, including,
generally, the best men in the party and this with
the immense Democratic attendance viii make one
of the most memorable political gatherings ever
held in the State aside from the National Conven-
fions.
Almost all the Democratic congressman OF the
State are here and the most prominent of them are
earnestly bent guiding the party to stralghttor-
ward Endorsement of the Cincinnati ticket. Among
the most conspicuous workers are S. S. Marshall j.
C. Robinson, Col W. R. Morrison Gen. J. NJ. Crebs,
Geo W. Wall, r. P. Hanno Gen. McClemand, A. Il.
Knapu and C. A. Lamphier. These gentlemen not
only sustain Greeley and Brown but are anxious to
form strong Liberal ticket.
From the harmonious tone of these men and the
known preference of the Democratic delegates 1t Is
easy to forecast the result of tomorrows dehbera-
tons Not only are the district delegates pledged to
Greeley and Brown but the controlling minds Of the
party throughout the State are in hearty accord
with the popular current The editor of The Chicago
TTmes Mr. Story who alone opposes the Endorsement
of Greeley and Brown, finding the sentiment go
unanimous is disposed to cease his opposition, and
although he thinks Mr.. Greeley too pronounced
Republican to act conciliatOr in this emergency
he intimates that he will make no resistance when
the Baltimore Convention has announced its de-
rision. He is convinced that in any event Greeley
will be the destruction of the Democracy, and like
pontins plate. he washes his hands of the matter
and allows his party to be crucihed on the great
Radical"
The kindliest spirit Of compromise prevails as 10
State nominations The Republicans are somewhat
divided as to their choice for Governor, Irumbul
Palmer and Koerner being especially favored, but be-
tween the three there is an amiable rivalry to have
one of the Others selected Mr. Trumbul is very re-
iuctant TO be made candidate and many OF MS
friends sympathize with his scruples. lie thinks
that the denomination of Gov. Palmer would do
nueh TO strengthen the movement, and also believes
the ticket would be strong if headed by Gov.
Koerner There is a general willingness, however,
20 select any of these three and strong confidence
is felt that the peculiar elements of strength repre-
scented by all of them will go lar to assure success
Among Republicans Trumbull is the fayorite as best
reureeenting the Liberal sentiment of the country,
and as conveying the most formidable menace
IN the offce-holding machinery of the
state. Gov. Koerner. however, is an advanced
and eonspicuous Liberal, and would attach the
German vote to the movement beyond doubt. 1t Is
generally admitted, at the same time, that Gov.
Palmer should have the place if he is willing to take
n though il is feared that he may have alienated
some friends by his vigorous and outspoken course
durne the last session of the Legislature and 1t is
further urged that his signature to the Liquor law
NAV repe the larger part of the very large German
vote Of be State 1t is also feared that the vote OF
Cook Comfy (ChieagO) would be divided upon him,
because Of his determined stand against army usur-
nation and lawlessness, at time when the civil
authorities and citizens had surrendered the NUM-
FINAL functions into the hands of irresponsible
military iunta. Gen. Palmer, personally is wholly
indifferent to the place is anxious only for the sue
Sess Of the cause and recommends the man who will
most assnredly carry the heaviest vote by uniting all
diverse elements He peremptorily rejected renOmi-
nation at the hands of the Grant people before
OOlesby was called in a substitute.
On ali sides the Republicans agreed that there
a. movement somewhat encouraged by Republican
,urnort 10 give the first place the ticket to a
Democrat and then to alternate on each successive
ofBce The ticket that Mr. Storey of The Times pre-
fos AZ best serving to reconcile Democrats to Gree
lev and Brown, is Coolbsugh and KOerner Mr.
Coolbaugh is Democrat of great purity OF charsc-
Ger and but slightly identified with politics. and on
that score il is claimed, would receive the united
IiAeral vote. and indeed, much Of the vote that
would otherwise 90 for the Grant ticket, especially
she is leading banker Of Chicago, and identified