The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-13

Henry s. Meeks,
Judah Hammond,
Anthony Woodward,
Edward Sanford,
John McBrar
Ransom Curtis, Utica. |
Sap }sss ss sFy ts?s Oneida CO.
VIM M. Allen Utica
Ezekiel Smith, Albion, Orleans CO.
Charles Carpenter Geddes,
Harrison B. Dodge Skeneatles, ono,a.n, 90
Noah Wood Salina, fohonuasa CO.
Cyril r. Bracket Syracuse,
James Mitchell, Shawangunk,
Victor M Watkins, do. : Orange
Gardner G. Thompson Newburg, J
Daniel Bloodgood Flushing Queens co.
Philip Hart, Jr Troy City,, Rensselaer,.
Judah Ellsworth, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga CO.
Charles Matthews, Schenectady.
George Lawrence, Schoharie CO.
Josiah c. Hook, White Lake, Sullivan CO.
u " f 4 s%i,S. Seneca So Falls Seneca
A Az Mf 8 Wood, n Tiamanssurg Tomp4ins
Isaac s. Boardman, smithville, Tioga CO.
Joseph Hasbrook, New Paltz, l1us,.r
Herman II. Romeyn, Kingston, ois'ef CO.
William May, Palmyra,
Edward M. Klapp, do. wayne g.
Frost Horton, Cortland, Westchester CO.
Ransom Jenkins, Patterns Mills, Warren co.
Aaron Remer Yates CO.
On motion of E. Sanford, Esq, of New York, a
committee of one from each Senate district was APP
pointed retiring committee, 10 select suitable per-
sons as officers to preside al this convention. Where
upon the committee reported the following persons
viz: ...
GIDEON LEE of N, Y, President
JOSEPH HAsBRooK,1
AARON REMER ~.
Moan WooD NC iesioeh's'
ELIHU ENoS
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The objects of the Convention were then very
ably and eloquently stated by Herman M. Romeyn
Esq, OF Ulster county.
On motion of E. Sanford Esq a committee of
one from each Senate district was appointed TO pre-
pare an address and resolutions be presented for
the consideration of the Convention. WheTeupon
the following persons were appointed said commit
tee:
Edward Sandford, Hermon NJ Romeyn
George Lawrence, Ransom Jenkins,
Ransom Curtis, Joseph Chambers,
Edward Il. Marvin, Childs H. Holden.
On motion of Mr.. M NJ MCGOWAN,
Resolved, That when this Convention adjourn il
adjourn 10 meet at the same place at o'clock on the
following MOI ming.
On motion of Paracle,e Potter Resolved, That this
convention take until o'clock, and then to
meet at the Saloon Of the Syracuse House.
On notion the convention then adjourned.
The convention at the Saloon Of the Syracuse House
was very ably and eloquently addressed by Edward
Sanford, M. M. MCGOWAN, and Judah Hammond,
Esqrs
October 4th, Is3s-The convention being called to
order the throne OF grace again addressed by the
Rev. Mr. Blain.
The committee appointed to prepare resolutions and
an address, being called upon to report,
Edward SANFORD, Esq, Of New York, reported the
following address aud resolutions which were unan-
mously adopted.
To The Democratic Republican Electors Of the State
Of New York.
Fellow CITIZENS,
We have been assembled at this crisis in the history
OF our Republic, 10 consider Of the Candidates for Co
and Lieutenant Governor to be supported the
ensuing election, and TO take such measures might
be deemed advisable to effect the reorganization OF the
Democratic Republican party spon the principles Of
Jefferson, and the Republicans of '9s. The sudden
and violent departure OF those who had been entrusted
by the Democratic Republican party, with the maintc-
nance Of their principles in the administration Of the
Federal and our State governments the Anti-Rcpub
lcan, destructive and dangerous measures they have
embraced and the spirit of bitter and unrelentng in
tolerance and persecution exhibited by them towards
those who adhere to the principles Of democracy and
their individual integrity, have rendered union and
cert OF action necessary to the preservation OF ns
tutons Of civil and religious freedom, well per.
sona defence and protection The eachery and perfdy
Of these political leaders and men in power, the prn-
cpes Of the Democratic Republican party praciised
by Jefferson and Madison, and their own previous
Pessos nas OUT lew parallels IN the annals OF human
depravity The confding citizens, who had contributed
their means and most jealous exertons to promote the
Of the party the elevation of these men, be-
evng that they thereby securing the success of
preservative measures Of government, were speedily
awakened from their decisions and the whole country
paused in establishment in Of the alarming strides
OF the Federal government towards the establishment
OF absolute power, and the perpetual ascendancy" Of
the men in office even tho minions Of power, the
creatures Of executive favor looked aghost when the
SUBJ reasury bill was announced the measure of Mr.
Van Burens administration and the official declaration
was made IN his behalf OF his determination " to sink
SWIM with 1t, while common and general murlnur Of
disappointment and dsapprobatiou through the
munity at large There class Of citizens the
city OF New York. and some few individuals OF kindred
feelings and sentiments in other portions of tho State
who responded TO the recommendation Of the Sub
Treasury with fellow feeling and sympathiznp affection
They the band Of agrarlans and radicals who.
under the instructions Of Fanny Wrgh, and other
teachers Of her school, had long been aiming al the
overthrow Of all existing Institutions and all laws for
the protection Of private property The rawlings Of these
atheists in religion and fanatics in politics. viewed
harmless, when weighed with the sober, steady and
sincere yeneraton and regard Of the great the
American people for the revealed truth and their strong