New-York tribune., 1874-08-27


and appearances of it's members 1t is earnest. in
telligent and dignfed. Under the excellent Chair
mansbip of Mr.. Wallace the proceedings have
resembed those of an exceptionally orderly legsla-
tive body, the excitement arodsed by the close con-
test for the Judgeship never breaking out into
angry or boisterOus demonstrations A very hopeful
feeling pervades the assembly with regard 10 the
chances Of the coming election. Most OF the deie-
gates are confident that their party will sweep the
State while the most cautious in expressing opin-
ions say that the indications point to revival OF
enthusiasm among the Democrats and to the exist
ence of degree Of indifference and dissatisfaction
among the Republican voters that VIII give the
ticket here fair show of success To say the least
the Republican ticket is spoken OF as weak
throughout and as heavily loaded down with the
Ring candidate for Judge, who, though sure hrmsen
of election under the constitutional provisions
| is likely to sink the rest of the ticket"
| A subcommittee of seven is busy making plat
form tonight and will report to the full Committee
on Resolutions to- morrow. The indications are that
an outspoken declaration against further issues OF
lrredeemable paper, and in favor of return 10
coin basis, will form the principal plank IN
the platform. Randall Buckalew and other
leading hard men who have been working
diligently to secure such expression are conhdeh'
that the Committee will make an entirely satlsfac-
tory report on tho currency question: and that the
Convention will approve it, The infiatonist eie-
ment here is considerable, bat there are many tlmid
men who do not want to offend anybody IN the
party. and who may succeed in tomng down the
currency resolution to deprive 1t of much OF
Its force.
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CoNvENTION-PRELIMl-
NARY BUsINEss-THE HON. W. A. WALLACE
CHOSEN TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN-APPoINrMENT
OF COMMITTEES AND ADOPTION OF RULES
PITTSBURGH Aug. 26.--The Democratic State
Convention assembled In Library Han at ll:So this
morning and was called TO order by Dr. Nebinger,
Chairman Of the State Committee who PROCEEDED 10
announce the business for which the meeting was
called He said 1t devolved upon the delegates to put
before The people platform of principle OF the Demo-
cratic faith and it remained with the Convention to de-
whether the old Keystone State would be wheeied
into Democratic ne or remain with the hep'phcan
party. Applause.] The Chairman announced as secre-
tares Messrs. Timothy A sloan John A. stranahaD, W.
p. Furey. and j. H. Sloan.
The next business order the calling OF the roll
OF delegates There very full representation OF
chosen delegates but In instances substitutes
were announced while there were a number OF con-
tested seats. The list having been completed, the Hon.
Vim. A. Wallace, James Ellis, aud s. f. Ancona were
nominated for temporary chairman. Mr.. Ancona de-
cllned A rra vote was then proceeded wlth' MI
Wallace representing Mr. Ross and Mr.. Ellis represent
ing Mr Dallas for Supreme Judge
The Hon. william A. Wallace was chosen temporary
chairman OF Convention by vote OF 39 10 49, winch
was afterward made unanimous. He was conducted 10
the chair by the Hon. John Ellis, and returned thanks
for the honor conferred upon him. He said he would
not speak upon Of the day. but would ask
the aid of the Convention in the enforcement OF the
rules that may adopted. He invoked spirit OF har-
mony and also the ouspoken utteranees OF the prn'
cipes OF the great party
william H. Witte presented a resolution that Com
mite OF one from each Senatorial district be appointed
TO which all resolutions shall be referred without de-
BATE and that the Chairman shall appoint committee
to open teegraphic correspondence with Democratic
Conventions now in session other States An amend
ment was offered by Mr.. Church. providing for the ap'
pontment Of a Committee Credentials by senatorial
delegates from the odd numbered districts and that the
Committee Permanent Organization be appointed by
the delegates from the even numbered districts MI
Bramley offered further amendment providing for the
appointment of the committee in such manner that
each delegate should have a voice iu the organization
On motion the original resolution and amendment were
laid Oh the table, Mr.. Wte then again presented his
first resolution and called the previous question: and 1t
was carried The second resolution of Mr. Wittc, rea-
tive,to correspondence with other sitting Conventions
was laid
On motion the rules of the House of Representatives
Of the State we're adopted govern the Convention
Mr. Church renewed his resolution to provide for Com
mittees Permanent Organization and on Resoiutlons
With slight amendment, accepted by Mr.. Church. the
resolution was adopted.
After recess of 10 minutes the Convention reassem
bled and the Committees Oh Permanent Organization
and Resolutions were selected. AT 23o p H. the Coh-
yeption adjourned until p.
The Convention Ieassembled shortly after O'clock
this afternoon, when the Committee on Permanent Or
ganzation presented their report, recommending
the Hon. william A. Wallace for permanent
Chairman, with a large number OF Nce-Presl-
dents ard Secretaries, which was adopted
The report Of the Committee on Resolutions was
called for but ii was announced that they would not be
able TO report tomorrow morning. The Convention
then proceeded to ballot for the nomination OF cand
date for Supreme Judge After the announcement %
the fifth ballot motion was made TO adjourn until
O'Clock tomorrow morning. This was resisted Dy the
S % Sq. % xGIf that iI
Among the important features OF the platform Whcn vi @
strctions upon National banks and the denouncing OF
attempts procure decisions from the Supreme Court
adverse to the Constitution. and deterninediy op
posing mixed schools believing that the coeducaton Of
whites and blacks would be detrimental 10 0on races
THE ILLINOIS LIBERALS AND DEMOCRATS
A CONVENTION OF THOSE OPPOSING THE REPUBLI-
CAN PARTY-Ix-Gov. PALMER CHOSEN PERMA-
NENT PREsDENT-AN UNEQUIvOCAL PLATFORM
OPPOSING IsFLAuoN AND MoNoPoLIEs, FAVOR
ING SPECIE PAYMENTS AND FREE COMMERCE
ADopTKD-A LONG DISCUSSION ON THE PENDLE-
TONIAN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IN THE PRO-
CEEDINGs OF THE ASSEMBLY.
IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBuNE.l
SPRINGFIELD. Ill, Aug. 26-The Convention which
met in Springfield to-day could hardly be called
Democratic. The manifesto issued by the Demo-
cratic State Committee invited only those to be rep
resented who were willing to subscribe to the doc
trines which the Committee very briefly but very
forcibly set forth in the CALL and it did insure
hearty welcome to all Republicans, aud to all men
| in the State who were in favor Of % hard money!
free trade the crushing out of monopolies and the
arrest of the policy of centralizatiOD, which has
/ marked the LEGISLATION of recent yeara