Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-03-30
POLITICS.
ALBANY REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

morning the result the deliberations of the Republican
State Convention The list OF delegates appointed
present the state in the Baltimore Convention contains the
names OF some OF the most esimabe and capable repubi
cans in the state and have doubt that the selection
will be satisfactory to the democracy OF the several dis
trcts and that the ultimate discharge OF their duties will
be approved by the people.
The convention which has just terminated its abors,
comprised truly sound anespectable body of repub-
cans as has been convened in this any
OCCASION Except slight difference Of opinion to the
manner of proceeding the selection of the delegates 10
Baltimore The utmost unanimity prevailed. This remark
applies particularly the selection itself for we believe
that the names unanimously adopted by the convention
received also Except the the delegate of Kngas
to the delegate OF the I'd dsc the unanimous concur
renee OF the delegates present the several districts
The resolutions also unanimously adopted by the Con
venon evince the spirit by which animated and the
principles by which its members, man. were govern
ed They speak also the language of the democracy of the
state They will be borne rumphany by the people
IL is fact highly credtable the zeal and patriotism
OF the Republicans OF the state, that the
almost impossible state OF the roads, and the difficulties of
le navigation oil the l2S delegates Ii only were absent
Forty nine of the fifty counties were All
the delegates were actuated by cordial de-
voton 10 the interests OF the Republican party-Anmaed
by such spint-by such zeal-and by such a cause
what may we not expect in the great contest! Nav we
not anticipate triumph for the Republican tickets Tnpa
raleled in the history of the Democratic triumphs
in stae!-.Argus.
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.
ALBANY, March 2-At a convention OF Republican
Delegates from the several counties in the of New
York. held at the Capitol in the city OF Albany on the
2lst day OF March, 1892 for the purpose of appointing
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on the 2lst day OF May next Charles Sebbns the coun
ty OF Madison, appointed President Abraham Blood
good oil the city OF New-Yok. and Nathaniel Garrow of
the county OF Cayuga, Vice Presidents; and James b.
Spencer of franklin and John F. Hubbard of Chenango
Secretaries.
Ia gentlemen appeared and took their
in the convention.
| The convention met pursuant TO adjournment.
Mr. Uardner from the nominating committee, reported
81 gentlemen as delegates TO the convention Baltimore
| On motion,
Resolred, That the report be accepted
Mr. Tallmadge, from the committee on that subject re-
ported the following resolutions which read and
unanimously adopted
RESOLVED, That committee Of five be appointed by the
President TO correspond with the delega appoined bv
this conventions to ascertain whether such delegates will
attend convention at Baltimore, and communicate to the
delegates from this state at Baltimore whether any
cy VIII probably happen.
Resooed That such Of the delegates appointed by this
convention as snail attend at Baltimore, be authorised TO
I'LL any vacancy which may happen in their number.
Resoired, That the mendation of national con-
venton at Baltimore by the republican members of the
New Hampshire Legislature, and which has been con.
CURED In by The republicans OF most of the States in the
Unon measure which semneny calculated to produce
harmony and Of action among the true friends Of
Cen Jackson, to secure the election Of vice pres
dent who VIII honestly and in good faith his constituents
cooperate in sustaining the principles of the national ad
muisration. ~
Resoired That the attempts Of the opposition TO embar
ass and distract the democracy of the country the
ton OF candidate for the office Vice President in the
place oil the present Incumbent and thereby prevent
an erection by the people, and to devovc the choice upon
the Senate OF the u States should admonsh us that sec
ona preferences and State partiates ought to Weld to
the general good: And no mode seems TO be so we'll
calculated TO unite the democracy ofthe country and
ensure success to the Of the administration as the
convention TO be held at Baltimore.
Resolved That the candidate who shall he seecod bu
the convention at Baltimore to be supported as Vice pre-
dent upon the ticket with Gen Jackson will receive the
State. w ''''''"'' party o. "''
1'-;~'~~' That adherence regular nominations
and the usages and of republican partv AZ ali
mes so necessary to preserve the ascendancy of demo-
cratic principles is the important i'm the anproacbn,
eiecton from the magnitude of the contest the PRINCIPLES
are involved In tsresults and the great forts which
VIII be made by the arsocracy to create divisions and
thus defeat the wishes of the people, and PROSTATE their
iavorite candidates. $500
! Resolved That we have ,vtnessed ,y;,h ,,;, 49,, -
hhcation, the indignant feeling manifested by the peone
IN ,heir primary assemblies throughout nation and the
ood and fearless mannern which they have repealed the
insult offered TO the President in the rejection Inv G
Senate OF the U. S., of Martin Van Buren, as Minister
reniPoteneay to Great Brtain That it augurs well for
safety OF me Republic and the pcrmanency of our free
institutions when the people themselves feel so sensiby
The wound which has been inflicted upon the honor of the
nation ~ " ~
Resoiued, That the alleged grounds of onuoetion 10 Mr.
van bprens nomination were concusvey shown at the
me 10 De unounded in fact and aIlacious in principle
ana tha subsequent events have TO confirm te
sons taken by the friends ofhe President and to shew the
OF the means esored to by of his opponents
W pu"e Puonc servant who possessed not only the
confidence oil the President but eminently entitled to
the confidence Of the nation
heSofred That this wanton attack on the fair fame of
Mr. van Buren,, has endcared him still more 10 the neone
oil MS native state; and rvettcd firmly their affections.
mat we regret his rejection therefore, on account Of
any INJURY IT can visit hmfor we know that tho
people OF this country will permit faithful public
servant TO suffer unnstybut account of the inrv in
icted upon the public interests reproach cast
he character oil the nation, both in its domestic and ,regn
relations. 1850 10"
RESOLVED, That the of the President TO the COM
municaono the Committee of the republican members of
the legsaturen relation TO Mr. " BIS rejection evinces
more than Roman rmness in the discharge of his public du
ues whilst expresses his undimnished confidence in the
ABILITY and integrity Of Mr.. Buren, it, at the same time
assumes the responsibility of the Instructions and main
tas their correctness, and puts rest forever the hollow
preences OF those who deem sacrifice of the nubIc in
tees or oil private character great for the promotion
oil objects OF personal and political aggrandizement.
HeSoICed, hat period when leagues are formnq bc-
tween inc disciples OF the Hartford Convention at the
and the advocates Of Modification at the south 10 serve
the ambitious views OF individuals at the expense of the
great Interests OF the naon is gratifying reflection
that we have at the helm the honest and fearless patriot
who IN the midst of open enemies and secret traitors de-
cared that "Nec Orleans must and shall be defnded ;"
ana who, with the fidelity the country now de-
cares that "he Onion must be preserved" The enc
mics OF his country will bear witness that he kent his word
IN the st instances and if there be any among MS who
would wish to dissolve this union or TO change ts repub
can iorm they will be "rebuked" az signally az was tho
enemy at New Orleans. ~
Resolved, That Gen jackson ia aIreadv noroioo,5 =;
me hearts Of ms countrymen for election to the cxa
cd station which he holds And we only respond IN
the universal wish OF the democratic party in every town
and county in the state, when again present the nam.
OF andrew Jackson for recollection an office the du
es oil which he has discharged with so much honor IN
himself and usefulness TO the nation
Hesoued, That the Essential PRINCIPLES Of orr rovern
ment, as laid down by Thomas Jefferson i'm his