New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1841-10-30

SecTefGr1eS
Henry w Ravens, Wm. H. Herbeck
Henry A. Buck, Herman W. Child..
John Waite. Thos. VI. Adriance
Elijah T. Lewis.
The Convention having been fally organized,
Mr. HONE, from the Senatorial Convention, after
an nninating speech, reported the names OF DAN
TEL LORD, Jr. and NORRIS FRANKLIN tor
Senators, which we're hailed with dcafening accla-
nations.
Mr. TALLxAs, from the County Convention, then
read the Addrcs. and Nominations agreed on by
that body They are as follows:
ADDRESS.
The Democratic Wing County Convention have
performed the duty with which YOU charged them,
and proceed to lay before you the results, and
to state briefly the principles which have guided
them in their labors.
Influenced by the strongest motives of patriotism
and public policy, they all desire to naintain
the integrity and the ascendancy of Wing prnci-
ciples. After passing through struggle OF unex-
ampled severity We placed WILLIAM HESRY
HARRISON in the Executive Chair, and surrounded
| him with Wing majorities in both Houses OF Con
gress. Since that period, whether from the laSsl-
tude consequent on the struggle, or from the de-
ceitful reposc which victory often produces. an
| nglorious aud criminal apathy seems to have come
over many of our firmest friends in other States.
1t is not for the Wings of New-Y York to follow, but
give examples; and to remember that when all
around dcsolate and gloomy, this State stood
fast by her principles; and by her vigor, her con-
stancy her unceasing efforts inspired the timid
and the wsvering with portion of her own enthu-
sasm, Till she saw her own glorious banner. borne
up amidst the shouts Of thousands, pass like a
bright star from the limits of Maine to the banks
of the Sabine now resting the prairies of
Michigan, and again illuminating the SUBMITS Of
the Aleghanies Let it again be object by
union and concord TO maintain honor and our
principles, untarnished and unmpaired.
In connection with these general views, many
ether topics, bearing the prosperity of the State
and the welfare of our city, presented themselves
to the consideration OF the Convention Among
these, none holds higher place than that of cle-
mentary education and the organization of our
Public Schools. The Convention of opinion
that the ample fund now appropriated 10 the pur-
pose increased as it will be by the bill lately
passed BY Congress for the distribution of the pro-
ceeds of the public lands, is most sacred trust,
held BY the Legislature for the benefit OF the pres
ent and of all future generations; that inasmuch
tue and intelligence of those who exercise the sut
irage; that this fund furnished the only sure guar.
anty for their permanent existence-and in fact,
constitutes the very ament of Liberty 1t was
with jus, and honorable pride that they looked
on the 10000 children, educated in the Public
Schools of our city, and the offspring of want
and desttution receiving primary instruction. not
inferior, and in most cases Tar better than that
which the richest man, with all his means, could
procure for those who formed the Liects OF his 10
creasing care and anxiety. After many attempts
in past years divert the funds from the mere Or
iect OF education, and to allow the schools OF re
gious societies to participate in its distribution
your Convention saw with pleasure these efforts
frustrated by the votes of men of all parties and
almost all religion. opinions while the schools
themselves under wise. benign and economical
! administration were extending far and wide the
sacred influences of intelligence and morality
The Convention believing tina, these Schools are
open to no Just reproach-that they violate no Just
and conscientious .cruples-that they form the
very groundwork OF equality, by uniting the yoang
Of every class. and are calculated to knit together
all men by the ties of Christian charity, by the
education of the children Of every religious dcnOm-
| nation under the .ane rooi-that they the best
safeguard of liberty and the only guaranty Of
the intelligent and just exercise OF the rights Of
evory eoctor at the ballo,.box-haye not hesiiated
10 nominate for candidates for the Assembly men
opposed 10 any radical alteration of the system OF
the New-York Public Schools-oPposed TO any
distribution or division o: the fund upon sectarian
principles.
Another important subject, which claims your
earnest consideration. is the mode IN which the
labor of the oonyicts in the State Prisons is now
employed the effect of which is, in great mea-
\ -
convcts upon the honest mechanics, Of certain
| professions with whom the telon labor is brought
into competition and with the profits Of whose in
dus,ry the present system mest injuriousy inter
! feres.
While we repudia;e the idea OF maintaining
these eonvcts in idleness, cannot bst regard as
oppressive and unjust system which throws their
support upon particular classes. We INSIST. that
| as the common good OF the whole community Il
the object Of State Prison discipline that disci-
| pline should be maintained at the common ex-
pense of all.
Sympsthsing with the great mechanic interests
of the City and State. in their well founded oblcc-
tons 10 this oppression their just call Tor relief and
assistance has been mos, cordially listened to-
lou are now presented a ticket composed prnci-
pally OF NsoHASIcs.-Men whose we'll tried in
telligence. patriotism, honesty, and devotion 10
Wing principles, challenge the seyeres, scrutiny.
While the interests of all classes are safely in
trusted TO such men, they are especially presented
as the representatives OF the mechanic interests
No PLEDGES have been asked Of these men, save
tha, surest pledge-the consistency OF their prin-
ciples-and the honest reputation. and high conf
dence which their int gritty has secured to them.
Their opinions and views on the great measures
and principles of the Wing party have been long
established aad freely expressed. Your COMMITTEES