1884 Western Alliance Convention

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Due to the results of the last few elections, many establishment figures in the Whigs and the Radicals had hoped to run a unity ticket, to have a better chance at ending the Union Party's hegemony over the White House. However, their efforts at both respective conventions would be rebuffed - the Whig Party selected James Weaver by plurality, and Joseph Smith prevailed over Benjamin Harrison by a nose at the Radical convention.

This made the general election seem fraught for defeat. Setting aside their differences, the Whigs and Radicals agreed to a last minute convention, under the name "Western Alliance." Joseph Smith, Benjamin Harrison, and Walter Gibson were eager to attend. James Weaver was tempted to walk out, accusing the Whigs and Radicals of circumventing the result of the Whig convention, but relented and put his name forth on the ballot.

Three days.

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That's dreadfully long. How about People's Alliance?

For the record, this isn't necessarily a permanent party - just a temporary alliance (think National Union in 1864.)

Western Alliance Conventions will be an option in 1888, but that's not to say that the Whigs and Radicals will simply vanish.