The Morning herald., 1876-03-24
WILMINGTON, MARCH "a, 1876.
rmE LANCAsrER CoNvENTION.

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22d. instant, has, as We hoped it would,
placed the party machinery in the hands
Of competent engineers. The Democracy
Of Pennsylvania, which has long suffered
disaster, has now hopeful signs of success.
The Convention was one Of the ablest
bodies of the kind that has assembled in
that State for many years. Besides del
egatioa Of unusal ability and integrity,
there was large outside assemblage of
of the most porminent and influential men
Of the party, who had no individual pre-
ference for men, and who advised wise and
liberal action in the selection Of delegates,
and in the adoption Of policy that would
command the confidence and respect of
the people. Many of the delegates were
able and progressive gentlemen, but few
of the impracticable Bourbon class Of men
being among them. The Convention ad-
vanced to the living issues of the day, and
left some Of the party's dead carcases be-
hind. 1t has thrust all selfish ambition to
the rear and refused to cloak damaged
regulations by awarding them unmerited
honors. A liberal and patriotic represent
ative delegation goes to St. Louis un-
trammeled by instructions, and unpledged
to. any individual interest, and a gentle
man has been placed at the head of the
party to form its line Of battle and make
such a manly formation Of its line
as will secnre the prompt and cordial sup
port of the honest citizen in redeeming the
State fIpm shameful misrule.
Tho election of Mr.. Monaghan as Presi-
dent Of the Convention, proved that the
"anti-salary grab Democrats were in the
ascendent, notwithstanding Mr.. Wright,
the Chairman of the State Central Com
mittee, had through the misuse Of free
tickets issued by the different railroad
companies to the delegates, enabled
large number ofDemocratic Pilgrim shys-
ters to assemble in force, to coerce the
Convention on to the endorsement of the
salary grab. There is hope now thai
the keystone of the Federal Arch will no
longer be under the rule of demagogues
and jobbers, who have bar'ered with the
enemy to plunder their own household.
The entombment of the Pilgrim strikers
at Lancaater is most hopeful sign of
Democratic progress.
The Convention was most happy in the
way of shaping matters for the workings
Of the party for the coming campaign.
Tie Democrats of Pennsylvania can now,
under the lead of their gallant captain.
William McClelland, go into the Presi-
Dental contest with brighter prospects for
victory than they have for many years.
There is now hopeful signs of Democratic
success.
The platform is the most liberal and
judicious one the Democrats of Pennsyl-
vania have adopted for many years, and
will meet with universal Improvement,
settling az it does the issues of the war and
the amended Constitution. 1t drives the
last nail in the coffin of Bourbonism in
Pennsylvania.
U. S. Senator Wallace, Congressman
Clymer, State Senator Gill and Col. North
were elected delegates at large on the frs,
ballot by an overwhelming vote Ex.
United States Senator Buckalew was
placed at the head of the electors at large
by reclamation, and Mr.. Wilson an able
lawyer ard true Democrat was chosen the
other elector at large.
The only attempt at an expression by
the Convention on national candidate
was a resolution complimenting Judg'
Black, hut not instructing the delegation
indeed so strongly was the Convention dis
inclined to make any declaration tina
might embarrass the delegation at st
Louis, that the resolution was laid on tn,
table by large and decisive vote, leavin,
the whole delegation uncommitted on ma
tienal candidates. who will vote for whom
may be deemed best.
The action of the Lancaster Conven
ten fairly met and treated upor
all the great issues of the hour; th'
reform of civil service; the punishment
Of official malfeasance; mutual freedom o
Church and State; reservation of specil
payments with the repeal of the forced re
sumption act; universal amnesty, and re
turn to the political honor and morality O