The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03
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delegates to Baltimore to vote as q
init for Greeley and Brown. The
consultation committee from the Lib.
rral Convention was received raptnr.
ously and had seats on the platform
Liberal Convention had every county
in the State represented. The Joint
committee agreed npon Koerner, fo,
Governor, Charles Black, for Lieuten.
ait Cove rnor, and full State ticket,
composed as follows: Liberals-Gov-
ernor, Secretary of State and Attorney
General Democratic, Lieutenant Gov
e.nor, Auditor, Treasurer and Clerks
of Supreme Court. The Liberal Con-
,nntion then marched into the Demo-
craft. c. nvention amid the widest en-
il.nsiasn, where Governor Palmer.
President of the Liberal Convention.
h,a,tily Endorsed the nominations of
the ioiHt committee, and Joined hands
with the Democrats in their support.
Governor Allen, President of the
democratic Convention, said he desired
t. meet the advances of the Chairman
If the Liberal Republican Convention
il the spirit i'll which they were made,
aud like Paul, forgetting the things
that are behind, strike hands with him
il the common cause. AS the chair
I,an OF the two conventions advanced
and clasped hands, another scene of
wild excitement ensued, the delegates
cheering frantically for several min
utes. Tie selection of tie electoral
ticket was referred to the Central
Committee, and the conventions a,l-
journed.
JACKSON, June 27.-The Conserva-
tive Democratic Convention was large
~ attended. Many of the best men of
the State were present. Judge Watson
of Holly Springs presided. List of
Vice Presidents included two colored
men. Resolutions instructed delegates
to vote as a uuit for Greeley and
Brown, but pledge the convention to
abide the decision at Baltimore.
CLEVELAND, June 27.-The Liberal
State Committee had another meeting.
one district unrepreseuted. Leading
Democrats expressed desire to con-
cede Supreme Judge or Secretary of
State, but the committee decided
against any position in the State
ticket.
RICHMOND, June Ex-Governor VIM.
Smith was chosen temporary chairman
of the State Convention. and made a
brief speech. To the surprise of many,
who expected speech. uncompromis
ingiy Democratic and anti Greeley, his
remarks showed that while lie con-
sidered it the duty of the Democratic
party to preserve its organization in
tact, he saw no other hope for defeat
ing the present corrupt administration
than lily seeking union with those who
We're opposed to it on past issues, hut
were in harmony with it on questions
of the day. Committee on permanent
organization was appointed.
During the absence of the committee,
Hon. t. s. Flournoy was called upon.
He hoped in a short time there would
be no such thing as choice of evils, but
that all would unite under liberal ban
ner borne by Greeley. Said that the
old white hat covered q large head and
warmest heart in America. He hoped
the Baltimore Convention would de-
clare it inexpedient to make nomina-
ton, bnt that it would cordially in
Corse the Cincinnati nominees.
Remarks We're made by Hon. j.
Crutch May, j. Horace Lacy aud
others, all of them of similar import. |
Each speech was received with loud
applause, indicating plainly that the
sentiment Of the convention was for
Greeley TO the end.
The committee on permanent organi-
cation reported Hon. John Goode, Jr.,
of Norfolk for President, and Vice
President from each Congressional dis
trict, which was adopted.
On taking the chair, the President
was outspoken in declaring for Greeley
and Brown and the Cincinnati plat
form. He advocated grand CONSOLE
datlon of all elements of opposition to
Radicalism and despotism, aud ar
faigned Grant as an oppressor and
despoiler. lie opposed the ideas of
new nomination, and hoped Virginia
would take the lead in the liberal
movement.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 27.-Five
thousand people present. Greeley hat
marked feature in crowd. Colonel O.
J. Todd, temporary chairman, said
they had met to-day to inaugurate a
new era in political history of the State
and country. All liberal men could
stand upon Greeley's Interpretation of
the Cincinnati platform. Committees
appointed and adjourned until
o'clock.