The New York herald., 1876-09-07
no conceivable purpose bu. to keep alive an occasion of

PEAR DkMOCRATIC PARTY
If the necessity OF reform is proved. the imposs-
bilily Of Its accomplishment by those who have so
long held power is clear why do mon hesitate 10 take
the only course which realize their wlshesy They
fearwhstY First, that tho democratic party may fa
as the republican party has Jailed Second they fear
the South Let dispel the latter fear nrst There
is South, except far the OF the admins
tration has created one No peculiar institution binds
the Southern people together They united in
their desire tor peace and security and ~ this
Unity the intelligent men OF both races will he found.
as they have been found in Alabama and Mississippi
and Georgia, acting together know il is assumed by
the opponents OF reform that tho coored people Will
vote the democratic ticket through intimidation. But
they who SO assert know better. Al length the knowl
edge of the Freedman's Bank s~inde has
reached the delrauded freedmen. Coored democratic
clubs exist throughout the South, and the colorcd
clergy beginning preach the doctrine OF peace
and good Will Let a national party, which snail
ignore sections and treat all citizens Of CON-
mon country, but once succeed to power, and there
will be South. The division of opinion upon the
economical questions, which will then be the leading
issues OF our politics, Will exist in all parts of the
country But long the people formerly In rebellion
to be used as shuttlecock to be baed from side
to side by political demakogues, so long II vii! be i'm
possible TO prevent those people IRON remaining unit
in opposition to those who mistreat them. But
even at present, how pucre Is the fear that barely
onehird OF the House and less than onethrd OF the
Senate will, even on any sectional issue, control the
other two.thirds ! But they fear the democratic
party. They will nuIlify the constitutional amend
ments Was ever such nonsense dinred into the ears
o. sensible men English and American history are
full OF changes In the fundamental law OF the State
The mutations IN party supremacy have followed, as
they had proceeded, every such change Where in the
whole history in the mother country in this, or In
any State in this shall VIC look for single instance
where the party in opposition at the time OF the con-
sutonal change has failed to bo bound by-yes or to
willingly observe and carry outfits provisonsY Aside
from its entre want OF the to alter or impair the
constitution the democratic party OF all others will DO
the last Violate this law OF the existence OF free gov
ernment For IL of all others looks upon the constu
| and SO as command which all parties must hcea
| Somo party there may be which would allow the
caprice OF Its majority to override the VIII oil the whole
people oxpi essed in the organic law Not so the
democratic party ALI It's reverses were owing 10 It's
paying more regard to the limitations OF tho consu
tiop than the demands OF changing popular opinion.
Granted that this law Of its life would make It less
efficient rs agent for carrying on war, sectional OF
rolgous yet leaves 1t the safest party to intrust
with power IN ordinary and peaceful times But Will
the party bring about these desired reorms' 1t has
| given the best possible proof that will
| DEMOCRATS
1t has done what the republican party could not do
country, Samuel j. Tden the terror of rings tho ono
who has relieved the people OF New York OF one
halt their burden Of taxation, The best organizer and
one OF the prooundest students Of political economy
in the country man who unites the soundest theory
with the most efficient power o administration Tho
need OF the democratic party hitherto has been
leader and Mr. Tilden Is that man. But that is not all
the democratic party has done. With majority in
only branch Of Congress II has reduced the expen
ditures Of government nearly $4,000, GOO
and has by the most laborious work, by
Of oroasn in e
service. Indeed, whatever promises o. reformation
tho party OF the admin may now make may
fairly DO attributed to the necessity of reform proved
by the Investigations SGT foot by the democratic
House Against its efforts have been arrayed the
whole power Of the Senate and the Executive A par
press has tried to turn ts work to rdicule but
has persisted, and far possible succeeded.
Nothing, then but an unreasoning prejudice un
grounded will prevent people IRON marching
H. the column of reform TO dispe this prejudice to
With the election Of Mr. Tiiden wo may look forward
TO bright future for our country. His knowledge OF
! business his skill and tporoughness in reforming
I abuses, and devising and carrying out practical
measures Of policy. financial, commercial and
industrial, will inspire confidence i'll all classes.
4 A pieolxv thA
vaults of tho banks. useless and unremuneratve; la
Dor will once again be In demand-in nne, VIC shall
all breathe rccr and with fuller Inspirations for
shall feel that last indeed citizens Of united
country and that no arts OF the dcmsgogue, no ap
bnation of corrupt and unprincplcd men our halls
OF legislation again In day interrupt the quiet
and oven course OF the nations political life.
RECEPTION SPEECH.
Mr.. warrens speech was received with many mani
festatons Of appreciation the part of his audience
especially his denunciaton of the alleged corruption
Of the republican party and its the Southern
question. Mr.. warren's characterization OF Mr.. Tilden
as the chief practical reformer the country and tho
long needed leader Of the democratic parity called forth
emphatic manifestations OF applause. At the con-
clusion OF Mr. warrens speech three cheers pro-
posed aud givon ior Samuel J. TiIder. &
s. Dyer Of Ar lington chosen oGcIa secre-
tary of the convention.
On motion OF Hon Charles Levi Woodbury., the Com
mittee on Resolutions appointed.
There being some delay In making the report OF tho
Committee on permanent organization: loud cries
engaged in committee General James l.. Whitney ad.
dressed the Convention.
The Committee Permanent organization then re-
ported list OF nearly 100 vice presidents, among
whom wero Hon. Edward Avery, Hon. Charles Thomp.
Charles Theodore Russell, Hon. Samuel c. Cobb, Hon.
William Aspiuwall and Lcverett sal,onstalL
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
A. b. wentworth, OF Dedbam moved q committee
to nominate ten members at large of the State Central
Committee. Carried, and the committee appointed.
He also moved that the members Of the State
Committee be empowered to call Senatorial conven-
tions. Carried.
On motion Of Mr.. Noble, Of westneld, the action
taken in appointing members Of the State Central
Com mittee from each Senatorial district recon-
present members OF the State Central Committee
continued in office till the lst Of January next
On motion Of Mr.. Fitzgerald, of Boston, II
voted that the coming Senatorial Convention each
district shall select member Of the State Central
Committee to hold Office from January l, 1877, to
January /, 1875
An attempt was then made reconsider the vote by
which q committee was appointed to select ten delo-
gates large upon the State Central Committee, but
after some discussion tho motion was rejected by
very large vote.
At forty minutes past twelve the Convention took a
until two O'Clock.
GOVERNOR GAsroy on PLATFORM
Scarcely had General Whitney ceased speaking whom
rounded by friends Scarcely was no recognized be.
fore the whole delegation rose to their feet and cheer
upon cheer rent the air whilo shouts OF "Gaston'
were inermingled with cappng OF hands and tossing
OF hats the air Such scene OF enthusiasm
never before in Mechanics Hail. As he advanced
TO the platform and essayed TO withdraw his name,
cries Of ''No,' mo- no. were shouted from all
over the hall but when he mentioned the name of
Adams" he was again greeted with cheers, which
were repeated nine times. When the enthusiasm had
partially subsidized, General Whitney sa.d he had the
honor to present TO them u man who scarcely needed
any NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. William CASTOR.
GAsroS SohNArEs ADAxs
Governor CASTOR, in addressing the Convention, ten.
dered his hearty thanks to the democrats of Mssschu
sctts who had thrice honored him with the Guberna-
toria candidacy. He appeared before them to with
draw his name. loud CRIES Of NO" "No.') He
had been told that II the wish OF the democrats OF
Observation-Disclosures OF NO." "No, '')-and now he
wished to present tho name Of distinguished states.
man, aud moved the nomination OF Charles Francis
Adams as tho democratic candidate for Governor of
Massachusetts,
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