New-York tribune., 1872-03-30
TIE CINCINNATI CALL.


The following circular for the guidance Of Liberal
Republicans has been issued from the Ohio head
quarters of the Convention:
CIScrxxArI HEADQUARTERS OF THE CONvFNTIoNs OF
LIBERAL REPUBiIcANs. AND MAT OF IuE kLUNON
AND REFORM OKGASIzATiON-Io be held IL ClHcn-
natl, May J. 1872.
Al recent meeting Of the organization for Reunion
and Reform. OF Cincinnati - was
Resored That We invite all voters, whether o Demo
cratic Republican other party anecedent-, VINO are
willing to unite with IT, Ia favor OF Sustaining the Con-
stitutIOn IL i, OF ciVh service reform ld IoT
revenue only, general amnesty for al past poHcil
ofcnses, and local segC ment TO meet win us IN
National Convention, al CiHcAdtI ono, on the I1t ua!
May next decide on the best plan oi acton TO secre
the aboV objects, anu the promotion of the
general welfare"
TbI, Convention has been called for the 1st OF May,
because has been thought that by the terms Of the call
of the Convention Of Liberal hepublcan-, only Rpubh
cans were invited. While the great objects to be at
taned of both the Reunion and Reform organization,
and that Of the Liberal Republicans are similar yet one
Of tie chief and especial aims Of the organization
for reunion and reform is to unite members OF all par
ties all section, Of the country in the support
Of those principles vital to tho welfare Of the people
The purpose this circular IS To set the above facts
clearly before those who desire come TO the Conyen
ton and 10 inform them that Committee Of Arrange
mens with authority to act for both Conventions, has
been appointed, whose duty it il. among other things
10 facilitate tie transportation Of those coming To
the Convention and TO assist them to find accommoda
tons. which are in every way ample while here.
II may be stated that ARRANGEMENTS have already been
made with some the railroads. and probably viii be
with ALL hy which persons paying full fare to the Con
vention will receive through the Committee Of Arrange
ments free passage 10 their homes.
ANY information concerning these Conventions will be
promptly given by addressing the Committee Of Ar
ranecments Clio. WAED NICHOLS, Chairman.
secrctaries-J. F. Fonett L. Ii. klelnschmidt. b..
storer, IT,. Milton Sayler.
The scheme OF the Reunion aud Reform Organization
Of Cincinnati is sub oiued for the Information Of those
concerned.
The following declaration OF principles is signed by
several hundred persons, prominent cuzens Repubi-
cans and Democrat hnd plan OF organization was
adopted We earnestly urge those who agree with Us in
the general principles expressed 70 form similar orCani
cations in otler localities for the purpose of cooperation
with us in this and other States in obtaining the gen
oral objects expressed:
We the Undersigned. disregarding former political af-
llatons and laying aside all mere partisan preudices,
and believing that the condition Of the country demands
such course DO hereby pledge ourselves each to the
other 10 unite in earnest ard effort to
promulgate and disseminate throughout the whole
country the following principles. which deem vital 10
the existence Of this Government free and indepen
dent Republic. and under such name as majority may
hereafter adopt, when permanent Organization has
been Effected
l. The only legitimate purpose OF tarln Is 10 prONlue
necessary revenue.
. The support Of the Constitution amended and the
protection OF the rights Of every citizen under it,
g. Universal amnesty, and the restoration Of raernal
feelings and relations among the people OF the different
s;ates.
steady return to gold and silver as the only sound
and safe basis of currencies.
e. Opposition 10 the present caucus system In legisa-
tive bodies corruptng, DANGEROUS and at variance
with the spirit Of our institutions.
G. The inyiolate maintt nance Of the public faith
= The abolition OF the demoraliznS 'spoils system
by a thorough reform of the civil service.
s. Oppo Nion TO all secret political societies, and 10
violence and awlessness, whenever or by whonsoever
committed.
g. And that as our country advances. the General
Government should ad more, within the limits OF
the Constitution confined TO that which is general
and common to the whole people; and TO each State
should ong the and supervision Of all that is
fairly reserved to il.