The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-16
GREAT GATHERINGS
OF
THE PEOPLE.
NEW YORK.
COUNTY CONVENTION.


ty Of Cayuga held at the Court House in the village
of Auburn The Sd day of October, 1874, RUS
SELL CHAPEL was chosen President, and Benja
min Conger aud Wing Taber, Vice Presidents, and
Henry Lerd and William s, Allen, Secretaries
The several towns being called, the following del
egaes appeared, presented their credentials and took
their seats in the Convention.
Auburn-Leyi Lewis, David Foot, Walter G
Simpson, David w Simpson, Thomas Y, How,
Jr, Michael 5. Myers, Henry Millerd and A. V. Pull
siier.
Aurelus-R ussel Chapel, Galen o. Weed, Jona-
than Foster, Charles ID. Cook, and John q. Taylor.
Brutus-John 5. Everts, John Wright, Philip z.
Crane, John 5. jenkins.
Cato-W. Smith lngham, David Milk, Daniel Law
renee, U. NJ. Wheeler, James Hoskins.
Couquest-WilIiam Earl, Alexander b. jenkins,
T. j. sp,lding, T. r. Palmer.
Flenng-Cnauncey Pease, w. Noxon, Gideon
Sanford.
Genoa--Allen Palmer, VIM. Wilbur, Marcus d.
King, Amos Hughett James Mead, jr.
La-Eoenezer Wilcox, Grove Bradley, +. s
Everts, Jarlus Palmer, Benjamin Conger.
Ledy ard-Wiliam ID. Wooden, q. G. White,
Charles L. Sheppard, William s. Allen.
Locke-Neson T. stephens, Casey G. MAN, John
Colony.
Mentz-Wiliam C. HoG, Noyes Palmer, Ludlow
Williams, J. d. Button, William Van Vleeck, David
S Titus, Elias Whitney, James Leonard.
Moravia-Walter w. Sabin, Wing Taber Cooper
Snder, RUFUS w. Close.
Nes-lsaac Odell, Vincent Kenyon, Dewitt
Brlnkerhof, Samuel b. Noyes.
Owasco-G george X. Brnkerhof, John Stoner,
Simeon Swartwout.
sempronlous-Cyrus Perry, Stephen Rhoades,
P. Wood
Scpio-Jonathan c.. Smith, Leonard Soaring,
Elisha G.. Marsh, Lyman Birch.
Sennett-Lyman Soue, Amos Barnes, James M.
Service, Sedgwck Austin.
Summerhill-James Crane, Edward C. Butler,
josiah Walker.
Sprlngport-Joseph Smith, John p. Ywager, VIM.
Smith, Edward II. Healy.
Sterling-Alvy Lund, Nathaniel Taylor, Jacob
Poucher, Seth Turner B. F. Cleveland.
Vence-fnneas Dung, Robert q. Miller, Kelsey
Delap George w. Bennett
Victory-Mauhas Vanderheyden, NJ " Gull
bout, Joshua Chase, John w. Tator, Ralph Key
nolds
On motion of John S. jenkins, it was
Resolved, That committee OF five be appointed by
the chair to draft resolutions and address for the
consideration Of the Convention: whereupon the FOL-
| lowing were appointed such committee
J. S. jenkins, w. Smith Ingham, T. Y. How. j.,
M. S. Myers and VIM. ID. Wooden.
The committee on Resolutions, and an Address, re-
ported the following, which, on motion, were unaIi-
mously adopted.
RESOLUTIONS.
| Resolved That we can congratulate the Democracy
of the Union, upon the harmony and good feeling, the
spirit and entbu iasm which prevail In our ranks -
Whatever differences as 10 men have heretofore ex-
isted, persuaded that they have all been for
gotten, earnest desire to the asceDdeney
of the great fundamental principles of the republican
creed, upon which, as a common PLATFORM we can
all cordially and cheerfully unite, 10 sustaining the
candidates who have been selected its representa-
tIves. Actuaed by this DESIRE influenced by no
other motives than those having IN view the welfare
Of the party and the cause shall present now, as
ever, unbroken and undiyidd front to the eneur,
IN the confident hope Of being able 10 achieve go
| rious and triumphant victory
| Resolved That the manly virtues, the public ant
private integrity, and the dsinteresed patriotism OF
| MARTIN VAN buren,, have justly endeared
him to his Republican fellow citizens ln his retire
ment from the strife aud turmoil of a political career,
he carries with him best wishes for his continued
| prosperity and haPpness-fully assured as we are,
that the lourels he has so deseryedy In the
vice Of the state, will not fail to brighten and cheer
the life he dlgnhes and adorns with the graces
! Of the Sage and the Philosopher
| Resolved, That we recogn re IN JAMES X. POLK
and GEORGE M. DALLAS, the nominees Of the
Democratic National Convention FOR the Offices of
President and Vice Pie jent those intellectual quail
hcatlon, and sterling traits character which con-
stituie sufficient guaranty that they will be faithful
| opponents of the true tone and principles of the
Republican party OF the Nation. With such men at
the helm, the Ship OF State caunot be swayed from
ITS moorngs, aud we pledge ourselves TO each other,
TO put forth our u"tlrng exertions for their
Resolved That We cordially and heartily respond
TO the nominations OF the Stale Convention for Gov
| ernor and Lieutenant Governor. The name Of 81.
| LAS WRIGHT Is tower Of strength Above the
attacks Of partisan malice, Of unimpeachabe integri
! ~, sound m principe, fearless Just and true-lu
word, the Cato # the American Senate we have
no fears for the result with such a candidate as our
standard bearer. or ADDISON GARDINER his
colleague the ticket, can only steak Ia terms
| OF we-merlted commentator. An hon, s., upright
oiiizrn, an able and impartial urst firm and rella-
| bic democrat he needs no other passports 10 our
| favor and confidence.
| Rssoires, That the denomination Of Gro RATH.
BUN, present able and talented representative in
Congress, meets with our hearty and unqualified
appreciation. The zeal, industry and ability, which
| have thus far characterized his course assure Us
that he has demeaDed himself good and faithful
servant Of the Democracy Of this Congressional dis
trict, and IS justly entitled to reelection to the
post he now occupies, at the hands Of those whom
he has so faithfully served.
KssOiped, That Henry J. SrDowIcs, the candidate
presented for our surfaces by the Senatorial Conyen.
ton, comes well recommended to us by the democra-
cy of The county Of Onondsga. Believing that be
will honestly and ably represent us In the Senate OF
this State, we most gladly recommend him to the
democratic electors OF Cayuga, as bting cminently
worthy Of their confidence and support
Rcsoiped, That the qualified Veto power lodged in
the hands Of the Executive Of the United st ties by the
trainers Of the Constitution, was inserted in that IN.
strument alter mature delberaton, and for wise and
sautsry purposes. Throughout the whole history of
the Government, its Importance as a check on the
part OF the representative Of the sovereignty Of the
people, has Oeen clearly demonstrated. In our oprn.
ion, therefore, should be sustained in lis original
! force and character
Resoired, That the Public Lands are the Joint pro-