Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-02

preme Effort for Restored Union-The
Ex-Governor CASTOR, Gen. Butler and
Charles Francis Adams among the Vice
Presidents-Happy Speech of Gen. But
Ter Declining a Observation-Disclosures
Thompson Nominated for Governor on
the First BallOt-Other Nominations,
Platform, Etc.-Nominations OF the New
Jersey aoy-Miscellaneous.
Reunited Massachusetts Democracy.
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 1.-The Democratic
State convention met at Mechanics hall to-day,
and was called to order by Jno. q. French. he
said he had been requested by the united COM
mittee of thirty to perform this duty. he re-
quested members of the State central commit
tee to take seats upon the platform, and all
other delegates to be seated elsewhere. Col.
French said he knew he would be allowed one
moment to express his congratulations upon
this assembly of the united Democracy of Mas
sachusetts. (Applause.) No longer represent
ing the fragment of party, the Democracy of
Massachusetts pledges renewed fealtv to
one another Here and now they turn
their backs on the past. Henceforth all
dissension shall disappear and hereafter we
shall preserve an unbroken front. Allow me
also to congratulate you upon the work of the
Cincinnati convention and the unapproachable
character of the nominees. and allow me to
speak for your coansel to-day. Because of
past fore5earanco, Cancellation and courtesy,
and because of the future and its prospects of
victory, let me bespeak concord and peace.
Gentlemen, let US proceed to business.
M. McCafferty was then chosen temporary
chairman. At this point
GENERAL BUTLER
entered the hall and the convention sprang to
its feet and cheer upon cheer was given, to
which the general bowed his acknowledge
ments from the platform. Mayor McCafferty
was conducted to the chair and received with
applause, the bark of dog joining in the
greeting causing considerable laughter.
The mayor said the bark of dog may be
good omen. Geese cackled when Rome was
saved. thank you for the honor conferred
and congratulate the Dem ocrats that in solid
column they move on to victory, that now has
come the day of redemption from the blunders
of the Republican party, when they present
ed the name of
CANDIDATE WITH A so1LED CHARACTER
for the place Washington occupied. I cannot
stop before congratulating you on the selection
of candidate for the presidency of this CON-
vention who reflected more honor upon Mas
sachusetts during the rebellion than any other
of her gallant sons. The usual committees
were then appointed.
Mr.. Reid, of Charleston, asked for speech
from General Butler.
The chairman merely replied I'm the sweet
by and by" Mr.. Reid replied, 'Now is the
accepted time"
After some talk the subject was dropped, to
the evident great disappointment of the en-
thusiastic convention.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
The committee on permanent organization
P. r. Collins, of Boston, for
chairman of the convention. The name was
received with enthusiasm and he was unani-
mously elected. He was conducted to the
chair and when the cheering stopped he made
a speech lasting twenty minutes, which was vo-
app!auded throughout.
cRNTaA1 COMMITTEE.
Ex-Congressman Tarbox offered the follow
ing resolution:
RESOLVED, That the functions Of the commit
tee appointed respectively by the Mechanics
hall and Faneuil hall conventions of last year
now terminate, and the joint committee of
thirty hitherto selected from such committee
shall constitute the Democratic State commit
tee, to hold office until the first day of July,
1881, with power to fill vacancies If any shall
OCCUR.
A delegate protested against the adoption Of
the resolution. 1t seemed like choosing men
who had chosen themselves. The question was
demanded and the resolution was adopted by
an overwhelming majority. The vote was
doubted and carried the second time almost
The committee on credentials
reported 725 delegates present, representing
327 cities and towns, and that there we're no
contesting delegates. Recess.
FORMIDABLE ARRAY OF VICE PRESIDENTS.
Upon reassembling other permanent officers
were appointed. The vice presidents include
Butler, Tarbox, Abbot and Charles Francis
Adams. The names of Butler and Tarbox
were applauded. committee was selected to
count the votes for candidate for governor.
GOVERNOR.
Ex-Governor VIM. CASTOR was then present.
viously led the party to victory. When Mr..
Haggerty had concluded his eulogy of ex-Gov.
CASTOR, Mr.. Allen of Holyoke, spoke in oppo-
position to his nomination. Objections were
raised to Allen continuing, and amid much
confusion Allen was choked off.
Tarbox of Lawrence, moved the convention
proceed to ballot for candidate for governor.
Mr.. Allen insisted upon speaking upon the
qualification, of the candidate, but was ruled
out of order. A motion to lay the Tarbox mo-
tion upon the table. was voted down. Half
dozen addressed the chair, but General Collins
ruled everything out of order except ballot
for governor.
Mr.. Brady moved an amendment that the
convention nominate Gen. Benjamin E. But
Ter for governor by acclamation. Loud cheers
and confusion.
BUTLER DECLINES.
The chairman presented Gen. Butler as one
of the best known gentlemen in the country.
Gen. Butler said: l rise to speak on the
subject Of reconstruction, the other alterna-
tive being the use of my name by acclama-
tion. A fair and free ballot is the pledge of
the Democracy of the country. Then there ia
another consideration. When I say a thing
1 mean the thing say. l have declared that
under no consideration would l be subject
for an elective Office or an appointive office
under the incoming administration, forlrea-
SONS which / have deemed sufficient. This is
my position before the country:
First-I have come out from the Republican
party. I have stated my reasons for
it. If those reasons would have
any weight with the public they should
have been the result of careful thought, and
not bid for office.
Second-If did stand as a candidate men
would talk about my changing ideas, and the
result would be injurious to the united party.
Let me fight one year in the ranks; three, four
or five years, If necessary. On other reason
will state to you. For a year or two have
sought, bv the aid of the Democratic party, to
reform abuses in the State. A portion of the
Democrats. for honest reasons, have opposed
the use of the Democratic party, but trust
they have done so with no considerable amount
of bitterness / have learned that it is i'm
possible to accomplish the work in view with
out united Democracy-until the party,
moved by the principles of jefferson and Ham