The New York herald., 1879-09-18
GENERAL BUTLER.S GAME.
Convention of Democratic Pawns
at Worcester.
UNANIMOUS NOMINATION.
National Questions Ignored and State
Issues Defined.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD I

WORCESTER, Mass Sept. II, 1872
The democratic supporters of General b. +. Butler
entered Mechanics Hall this morning by the broad
stairways and widely opened doors of the build
ing-not through the back windows as last
year. Their organization was effected without
the presence Of the police and their deliberations
while presenting the usual complement of lively
scenes. were marked by feverish excitement like
that which followed the retirement of the Faneuil
Hall party of last year. In fact they had the hall to
themselves and they enjoyed the privilege to it's
fullest extent. One OF the features OF the morning
deliberations. preparatory to the assembling of the
Convention the development of q strong senti-
ment opposed to the nomination Of General Butler.
The basis Of this discovered among some honest
democrats who hesitated to turn the party ma
chinery to the care Of the Essex statesman
aud his band Of republican followers. The man to
whom the thoughts of these men turned was Charles
P. Thompson. Of Gloucester who is expected to be
the candidate Of the regulars" who will hold their
Convention in Faneul Hall on the 7th of next month
Added to this a factious bolt headed by few Of
the strikers who led the raid the hall last year
and who not properly attended to this year in
the matter Of retainer. Threats openly made
that unless terms arrived at there would be
midable detection. The Butler managers did not
pay any attention to the matter believing that
they had enough power and influence to suppress
any insurrection that might develop in the Conven-
ton. That their judgment correct the
sequel plainly showed MIR. ]. J. McDavitt. General
Buffers law partner and his campaign manager
Of last year conducted the proceedings and gave
The Convention as whole was fairly representa-
tive democratic gathering. Tho absence of Bird.
was was noticeable. The only leaders Of the
and John K Tarbox. Of Lawrence fhe balance 'oi Of
the delegates were of the rank and file. restve too,
and making up in enthusiasm what they lacked in
GOODNESS and judiciousness.
PROCEEDINGS.
The Convention called to order at twenty
minutes past eleven by Alonzo V. Lynde. chairman
of the State Central Committee, and that hour
body OF the hall was filled. On motion OF Mr..
Gregory of Marblehead, William Bishop Frank j.
Careon and John McMshon were made temnorarv
secretaries. Mr.. William A. Tower. of Randolph,
said he arose to propose the name of man for the
presiding officer OF the Convention. He referred to
the services OF John K Tarbox, and concluded by
nominating him. The motion was unanimously
carried. The Chair appointed Mr.. Tower, OF Ran
dolph j. G. Sanborn, OF Lawrence. and Colonel
Weldon, of Pittsfeld, committee to conduct Mr..
Tarbox to the chair. and as he appeared upon the
Mr.. Tarbox. in assuming the chair. made q lengthy
address, in which he defended the action OF the dele
gates composing the Convention against the assaults
Of what he termed the "Abbott faction" claimed
that it high time that all interested in relieving
the commonwealth of the misrule from which it had
long suffered should unite together for that pur-
pose. He claimed that national issues had nothing
whatever to do with this election aud that however
much might differ on these issues there
reason why they should not come together for
the accomplishment of the great purpose which
they in common had in view.
SENTIMENT OF THE CONVENTION.
After the appointment OF the Committees on Gre
Sed sad anS that sfter ba 81
favor Of the veterans of the party he wished to n
troduce resolution which will furnish common
ground upon which all those who wished change
in the administration OF tho State government can
stand
Recognizing tho general the people not bounded
by lui of for rIa anf
administration and the promotion of wholesome public
SapsS S S the s' s not to
As. esss % . aess the
is demanded by prudent Of the political
adjourn another election when federal oeers are to by
chosen their contentious as TO and principles
Of national concern; and combine in the pending
ne eonmon dssss We for these ends: invite
We asp
and indorse the candidacy of benjamin y. Butler Of
public pledge that w fssD. far as
ern%sn. Of the to tho etaieSes
as a as s p which character
The resolu adopted.
THE REMAINDER THE TICKET.
Mr. CrApr. of Springfield moved that a committee
of eleven be appointed TO present nominees for the
balance of the State ticket. Mr.. Riley, of Boston.
then addressed the Chair. and in response to loud
cries of ''Platforml Platform!" he was obliged to
accede to the wishes of the delegates lie said tha.
the motion just made important one, and
he desired that the committee be instructed
TO report the name of candidate who was
not recognized member of the democratic party.
The original motion prevailed, and the question
being on the adoption OF Mr.. Riley's proposition,
Mr. d. A. BUCKLEY OF Cambridge. said he op-
posed to hampering the committee with such in
structions He believed in harmonizing all the con-
hictiug elements, to bring about y coalition
which should elect General Butler He believed in
going into this contest to win. and IL the Conven-
ton acted with discretion and good sense General
Butler would be elected.
motion then made. and almost unanimously
carried. to lay Mr.. Riley's motion ON the table.
STATE coMsfrTrEE.
After the appointment and withdrawal of the Com
resolution. vigorous fight sprang up the APP
pointment ot the State Committee. which was fn-
ally settled by the adoption OF resolution continu
ing the present committee in power until the 1st of
January. with the appointment of fftesn new men,
bers at large to cooperate with them.
The Committee on Permanent Organization
President--John X. Tarbox. of Lawrence
Secretaries-Frank Gurgan. of Boston Daniel An
drews, OF Plymouth; sumner Parker. of Lynn; John
Kearns. Jr of Boston; David NJ. Collins. of Lowell
J. J. Donohue. OF Boston. aud John L. McAIahon of
Boston. large number of Vice Presidents were
also reported and the report was adopted.
THE PLATFORM.
Tho following Is the platform, which was unani-
mously adopted
fr-Resoivcd That the democrats OF Massachusetts in
annual Convention assembled hereby resrm their devo-
ton to the time honorcd principles OF the
Of the right Of the majority to rule" aud depreeate
which threaten this cardinal tenet "A political faith
Th,sdicsoved. That we sincerely that
OF the dcmocracy during the last have refused to bc
" s sS o. 20 'ss but n ws
cause In our contest with the party which
rulcs tho Commonwealth
Fov Rcsovcd. That thc coming election is for State
officers alone aud depecatc tho discussion la this
pagn OF national issues AS tending 10 create divisions
between the OF different parties who in ntire
all which anict
istration Of the affairs Of beloved Common woath
FUu--Resoived. That demand rigid economy In
pendture in all municipal aud state affairs the abo
iton of all snccures and unnecessary oil GERS
Srh-Resolved, That we insist that the government Of
the State he administered by those officers pnly
provided for by constitution and their
not delegated 10 commissions boards devised and
created avoid responsibility or to conceal
aud ma ADM STRATUM.
Sre,h Resolved That demand such wise
shall compel all corporate bodies which the state
granted the to take private property public
exercise their functions place the
OF the puoc good above those Of private
E,gh-kesolved that the burdens of necessary taxa
tion should bo laid to boar equally upon all taxable
property that laws should be that no
property shalt escape Its just share of such taxation
device evasion of the but that property
should be subjected TO double taxation
NiaD-Resoivcd That we are opposed to any OF