The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1872-07-13


called the Democratic National Conven-
ton at Baltimore; hut without being able
'osee where the Democratic part OF il comes
M 1t is so essentially Greeley, in all its
iar'-, that IT should be called ty its proper
name, aud we shall recognize ii by no
ether
Special TO the Charleston Courier.
BALTIMORE, Nh. July Q.
Ford Opera House where the Conyen-
ton assembled is Handsomely decorated
With banners on which are inscribed the
"1at OF arms OF several States The build
ihG u thought too small for such an rs
'cmllage. Ii is admirably ventilated and
more comfortable than could be exuecteJ
thi- oppressive weather The chair,nan's
desk l. equipped with live oak The r.y,l
l. made from piece of the old iriyat- Con
stitution, and which has done service be-
tore at several previous Democratic Ma.
tional Conventions
The Convention was called tn ori.r by
August Belmont, Chairman OF the Na,ion-
al Democratic Committee, who. atler Lri..c
~ reviewing the policy pursued by Grant
and the Radical party, said Grants re
election would endanger the liberties of
the country.
On the other hand Greeley has been
heretofore bitter opponent OF the Dem.
ncratic party, ana has made yiolen, NJ
tHcks against II from time TO time in his
Journal, which certainly do not entitle him
to any sympathy or preference at our
hands. iut Mr. Greeleys National con.
Sututional principles as embodied in III.
cincinnati platform, and by his admirable
and manly letter OF acceptance lie has
SHOWN that lie is fully alive TO The spirit of
the times, 7"d that, if elected, will carry
them out honestly and faithfully Should
No" therefore III your wisdom decide in
favor OF the Cincinnati candidate | snail
Tor one most cheeriully bury all past din:
crences and vote for their election with the
same Zeal and energy with which I have
heretofore supported Democratic candi.
dates. The Democratic party and the
American people look with deep solicitnde
to your Legislation. 1t is Tor YOU TO d.v,se
means 10y which to free them from the eff
iects of the tyranny under which they are
suffering But in order to attain that end
You are called upon to make every sacri-
ice OF personal and party preference. how.
ever much you might desire the battle for
our rights aud liberties under anv of the
trusted leaders OF the Democratic party.
IL VIII become your duty to discard all
considerations OF party tradition, if tn,
selection oi good and wise men outside OF
our ranks, offers chances OF success Won
must remember that YOU are not only a.
democrats but as citizens of YOUR common
country, and that no sacrifice can be too
great which may be demanded at your
hands.
Mr.. Belmont concluded bv saving
During the last twelve years I'm which
he had been chairman OF the National
Committee he had endeavored to taithf,lIv
perform his duty to the party, and to the
country, but that some Democratic M ners
had descended To iabrcations most bnselv
false concerning his personal and politicol
conduct but that those who kkew him be.t
would testify 10 the integrity and purity of
his intentions in all the trying situation.
in which his official position had rl,crI
him. He said, retire from the DO .ition
which have held to take my place ia the
great ranks and field OF that great partv.
whose national constitutional conservative
principles have claimed NV unwaverinr all
leglance for the last thirty years. and A.
long as the Almighty will SPAR NV lie. |
shall never falter in my love aud devotion
70 Our party or country.
have the honor TO propose 10 YOU. n,
your temporary chairman distinguished
and venerable citizen Of Virginia and n
grandson Of that patriotic statesman. Thos.
Jefferson. 1t is an au4ricious omen that
the grandson Of the a.. .r of the Dcclara-
ton OF Independence u.s. 100 inau.urate the
struggle ofthe Democracy ior the freedom
and equality ofthe American citizen and
against the tyranny that now Expresses
our iair land
Mr. Belmonts remarks were frequently
interrupted 10y applause The merton OF
breeley name was received with loud de
monstrations Of applause.
The band PLAYED Dixie
Mr RandOlphs name rs Temporary
chairman, was received with loud cheers.
Mr.. Randolph, on taking BIZ seat. said
am aware OF the very great 0nor con-
ierred on me hy this body due to no per-
-onaI merit Of my own, but ~ tokei, Of
respect TO the State from which come. I
remember l.eshly every Presidential con-
test FROM the first election Of Jefferson Ia
The present. time, aud I can say With truth
that remember none which involved
higher questions Of personal liberty. local
-elfgovernmeut and honest administration
the Constitution than the present one
10 strikes me a. The dutv Ut the Lour
asa "i this holy 90 wrrst the Govern.
ineni from the hands ol IT, present de-touc
AND corrupt holders and place 10 100 honest
hands To restore 10 it, citizens every
right guaranteed toy tie Constitution. the
restoration OF all the states to that perfect
integrity which belong to them, and "a
guarantee the right Of local scli-goyern