The Worthington advance., 1876-05-25

lOSence OF speaker Aerr uVe uSyS. "A reSO1u-
lion declaring that the House has never
Deen given the power OF electing President
vas tabled by strict party vote. The reso-
luton to dismiss Door keeper Fitzhugh was
passed and the House adjourned.
REFORMERS.
Convention in New York for tho Considera-
tion Of p litical ret rm.
The Convention which met in N w
York on the 18th, to confer upon the
present political situation was attend
ed by about three hundred gentlemen,
among whom were some of the most
prominent men Of the country, most
of whom claim entire independe of
party. Rev. DR.. Woolsey was presi-
dent of the meeting, and Carl Schurz,
Messrs. Brimmel, of Massachusetts,
Foster, of Connecticut, Parke Goodwin,
Of New York and Hoyt, of Wisconsin,
were appointed to present an address
to the voters of the Union.
The address was very elaborate.
Referring to>the attention of foreign
nations specially directed to this coun-
try in this, its centennial year, it says
that the country has reason to be
proud of the energy and thrift, past
of thought and an active progressive
spirit, while in the magnifcence of
results we have outstipped all prece-
dent and anticipation history
in illustrations of heroic
patriotism, fidelity and wisdom; a
greater freedom from foreign wars
and revolutionary changes of govern
ment than most other nations can
boast of. Our republic, but century
old and just issued from the only great
civil conflict we have had to deplore,
is so strong in resources and organiZa-
tion that it stands in the foremost
rank Of the great powers of earth.
''And yet'' continues the address,
:'with all these splendid results on
record it cannot be denied that at no
period during the century now behind
us have the American people been less
satisfied with themselves than now.
The centennial anniversary of the dec
laration of independence, in so many
respects to all Americans day Of sim
cerest pride and rejoicing, is felt to be
in other respects not without self re.
proach and humiliation, and this cor
ruption revealed in our political life is
the callse.''
After reviewing the qualities of men
they will not support for the Presi.
dency in the coming campaign, the ad.
dress concludes.
Tho r,o,, IN 1>o ao%rnekol xv;tl, Tho p-os1o,,o,,
cy this year must have deserved not only the
confidence Of honest men, but also the fear
and hatred of the thieves. He who manages
to conciiate the thieves cannot be the candi-
date.
Every American citizen who has the future
OF the republic and the national honor sim
cerely at heart should solemnly resolve that
the country must now have President
whose name is already q watchword of re-
form; whose capacity and courage tor the work
are matters of record rather than OF prom
ise'; who will restore the simplicity, indepen-
dence and rectitude of the early administra-
ton, and whose life will be guaranty of his
fidelity and fitness man at the mere sound
ofwhose name even themost disheartened will
the Americans are in earnest to restore the
ancient purity of their government.
Indeed, we are confident that if all those ol
our fellow citizens who in their hearts agree
with what we have said will only take the
courage openly to proclaim their convictions
and purposes: such a manifestation at once
would produce an effect sufficient to secure
better record Of things. We should there
fore appeal to all good citizens who find their
sentiments expressed in this address, be they
inside or outside Of party lines, to organize
in their respective districts and communicate
with the executive committee appointed al
this meeting, 50 that efficient cooperation
may become efficient.
Let no effort be spared in bringing the in
tluence Of patriotic opinion to bear on those
who in the customary way are soon to
nominate the party candidates, be ready to
do what the best interests of the public de-
mand.
Our generation has to open the second CELL
tury of our national life, as the fathers opened
the first. Theirs was the work 6f independ-
one is as vital as the other was then. Now,
as then, every true American must have the
courage to do his duty.
After the reading of the address,
Charles Francis Adams answered to
calls for speech, in the course OF
which he said:
Among the presidential candidates is one
whose name stands unblemished before the
country to-day, and by nominating whom
the republican party will gain the vote Of ev.
cry honest man, and that man is Secretary
Bristow. Applause.1 Good old memories
are dying out and the people cannot be fright
ened into supporting any candidate.
one man skilled in political life, gentleman
Of well known character and high standing,
Gov. Tilden, whom if they nominate will
support as the next best thing to Bristow.
lCheers. If good men are not nominated by
either party, then we will put forward cam
didate OF our own.
The action of this meeting is regard.
ed by some asa remarkable display of
impertinence, and by others as emil.
nently proper and praiseworthy.