The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-28

tne 6epupllcan Farty Responsible
for All Governmental Ills.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa August 81, 1873.
1t would be utterly impossible for any one, amid
the exciting incidents OF this hour to imagine that
the spirit OF the old democracy were dead. The
looker-on, no matter how passive or conservative
he might be, could not help catching the glow Of
that enthusiasm which, under the conditions OF
thousand failures and the humiliation OF thousand
defeats, calls from the disorganzed ranks Of long
and bitter war this multitude of earnest and de-
termined men in defence OF primitive platform in
hostility to political corruption no matter whether
found In the ranks of rival party In the caprces
and so-caed departures OF their own, for the pro-
motion OF ancient principles and for the resurrec-
zion or pure and successful antecedents. Had the
last marvellous campaign, instead OF rallying many
or those now present under colors which they
failed to recognize, and in behalf OF o platform
which but few could comprehend, planted
democratic standard upon that eminence from
which noats the banners of its only rival, this
gathering could not have been more remarkable
than 1t is nor could any circumstance have drawn
Into closer union and sympathy the cultured and
respected delegates who throng these streets to-
day. GAS Pennsylvania goes so goes the Unions"
and 80 from amid the wreck and carnage OF war
nom the ranks OF the unbought and unterrined
Keystone democracy, come these men from every
section Of the State to set forth more with all
the spirit and power which would lead them on,
were 1t for the last time to fight for the purity OF
democratic principles and the success which they
feel sure will attend their proper and conscientious
Interpretation. The democratic headquarters In
Philadelphia last night were sombre and dark, and
for the moment those headquarters are here Such
ID also the case with similar organizations through.
out the entire State.
This peculiarly quaint town, generally deserted
In the summer months has never, even in Its live
lest winter season, experienced o more exciting
secession than this. All the railways converging
here by each train bring in new VISITORS and over
these thorough1ares shufile the feet Of hurrying
hundreds. Flags noat from the hotels, and every
public place seems aglow with enthusiasm and
good cneer. This is no ordinary gathering; the
delegates do not hurry hither as unwilling commits.
Soners. dsinterested In the issues and glad to get
away at the conclusion OF their task. On the con-
trary, o universal seriousness rests upon their
faces as though each one felt as he held the fate
Of his party In his hand, and that the stand which
be took must be the stand OF democracy IN the
During the latter part of last week many hur.
fed to WilkesDarre In anticipation Of this day, and
many respected party leader, such as DR.. Andrew
Eebinger Of the First Senatorial district OF Phila
helpha, has been strenuously working for Its utl;
arrived last night at the Wyoming Valley House,
and with him came o number OF his political asso-
spFcuLATIoNs ABOUT CANDIDATES.
Rumors were anoat last evening That mi, mr..
Uors William EWs Of Columbia County Tor
hand, that this support will be merely compli-
mentary, and will be drawn after the first ballot.
The Philadelphia caucus appointed for last night
postponed its session, which is In progress now
here. Its object seems to be 70 get Judge Ludlow
ppon the third ballot as Phladelphas special
choice.
delegates agree. The fight Will be very. earnest
and exciting and while am writing the delegates
have arrived, SO that 1t looks as II no district
would be without its proper representation.
A FULL REPRESENTATION.
There never was larger democratic representa-
ton IN the State than Is assembled here this morn
Hon. Samuel J. Randall called the Convention to
order, and as the roll was called every single
During the reading Of the roll very many excit-
ties which, doubt can he definitely settled to-
day. When the Third represen tative district was
called Alderman James McCogan arose and stated
that he contested the seat of Samuel Josephs,
who II one can believe the rumors floating about
here, Is the head and front of
THE PHILADELPHIA RING.
A wild cheer shook the han this objection
was raised, and in the vehement incidents which
followed the country districts TOOK the heartlest
When the Fifth district was called, instead OF
was in the chair to all appearances the legal dele
gate, the Secretary called that OF James ONeil;
sssea By what " authority I the name Of ONeii had
been read. Mr.. Fletcher, the secretary, instead OF
answering this question: asked WHO are you !"
well as you know your own, and you know that OF
the Firth district am the right and legal repre-.
Upon the roll for no other purpose than to
render it necessary for me to TO-, contest ~ this ms
seat, and thus you aim to draw the burden OF the
Struggle entirely upon myself"
Mr.. Fletcher to this rendered no response and Mr..
Randall, the Chairman, referred the whole subject,
m
appointed for such purposes, and thus the matter
For q while the turbulent spirit became subdued,
and things ran on with unusual grace and smooth
ness until the seat Of Mr.. William Kendall was OBJ:
the irrepressible and and sefdefensive school and
ne strenuous opponent Of tue constituents OF
lime has held the advantage Of his opponents, who
seem to stand in awe Of his physical as well as his
men'ai culture NAV In word, this AFFAIR was
petween mr. Kendall and the Philadelphia Fourth
amI Was disposed Of under pretty much the
The most startling event Of the morning was
manifested among the Representatives Of Allegheny
Ing to this remarkable procedure was as fol.
for the office or state Treasurer One Of these was
Mr.. w. P. Hutchinson, near and dear relative of
other was Mr.. d. o. Barr, OF Pittsburg, very i've
democratic politician, who, for several years. and
stsss ss Sss Ss.n from sSs
lature, was regularly the nominee OF his
party's representatives. The final issue was that
Mr.. Barr was defeated by an overwhelming majority
ALI this, Of course, happened some time ago, 50
that this morning, when Mr.. Barr arose and pas
sionately contested the seats, Mr.. Randall very
properly decided all remarks leading In this drec-
lion to be entirely out OF place, and his quick
disposal Of the matter awed the two elements into
Ulence, which continued until the ending OF the
roll call. After this Mr.. Randall, rising IN mis- seat
md Influenced, perhaps, by the exciting Incidents
DI the past half hour, earnestly advised the DELE
getes assembled before him TO constder the issues