New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-02-10

The Democrat and will be drawn further by the
schemers of the Grant faction. 1t is observed that
his most intimate friends were active in the recent
Convention. OF these three men, then, one it is
certain the Convention did net represent Shall We
conclude that it represented nobody
Let me add. what citizens Of Missouri well know.
that the Republicans who followed to victory the
banner of Liberal ideas in 1870 are just the men not
to be controlled or bargained Oft like cattle by any
body. These German Liberals and the thousands
of Americans who agree with them, do their own
thinking To trading politicians they are pest
The Democrat, with the finest opportunity to gain
national influence has failed ptiaby because 1t
could not understand these men, and had none Of
that sincerity of conviction which they demand in
those they trust They honor Gratz Brown because
he led the fororn hope for emancipation in 1857 and
for enfranchisemen in 1861 and in Office or odt of it
has not swcryed from bis convictions of duty
They honor Carl Schurz because they see
in him one of the very few men who
need no party Endorsement to give them
courage OF power One false step, one act Of cow
ardice or infdeity, would Danish even these men
from their regard. Bat while these men stand true
forty national administrations with all the birelings
and mud-engines that forty could command, would
not shake in TIE least the confidence of the Liberal
Republicans of Missouri. The men who were not
afraid 10 be called "Aboitionists" in Slave State,
are not afraid to be called "bolters" by rotten
faction. 1t would be better for the country, and
better for the Republican party if there We're more
of such "bOlters"-Iuen who care nothing for names
nor abuse who laugh at the crack of any party LASH
who can be manipulated by nobody, and who can be
led only when they find that a man is fit to lead
them.
Whether the Convention at Cincinnati shall mean
much little depends upon the courage and fidelity
OF Republicans OF other States. short and sure
path to great reforms is through its open doors The
earnest friends of reform called hitherto consulta-
ton, viii then know the attitude Of the Republican
and Democratic parties. Men who mean under no
circumstances 10 sacrifice the principles for which
we contend if they Join Us there, can make the Con-
yention what they please. If there, or afterward,
they decide that Reform shall lift a standard Of its
own. we care not who may bear it, if only the man
be one whose nerve and fidelity assure Us that
in his hands the flag shall never touch the
ground. But men who hesitate and stay in
and wait to victory descend
ing to the banner before they take sides, must
not expect all to tarry tor them. For these Mis-
souri, Liberals have no more fear Of forlom hope
than a lover OF his wedding-day If nobody comes
forward to help them shape their action, they are
apt to shape il themselves. When duty calls them,
they are even capable Of proud self-sacrIhce, and
would then welcome such defeat grander than
any victory But they have a profound and abiding
faith in Republicans throughout the land whose
record has been 80 full of lofty courage in just
cause. They have faith that the intelligence aud
patriotism Of the country VIII not suffer lfsacTnce
OF defeat to await thos, who stand upon vital Be-
publican principles and demand reforms necessary
TO the safety of free institutions and the welfare Of
G.. b.. 1. - I'm
cinnati the dawn Of better day. Very respectfully,
". VI. GEOSyENOR.
Chm Liberal Rcpn State Com. Of Missouri.
Washington, Feb. =. I-72.