The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-25

2d-Thomas J. Agnew. llth-James Fury.
3d-Wm. II Bolton. l2th-Davd. J. Chatded.
4th-Florence Mccarthy. lsth-Philip Merklss.
/ 5th-Charles r. Mills. l4th-Wm. Fitzpatrick.
6th-Joseph N. Parker. l6th-Abm. NJ Sweet.
| 7th-Wiliiam Mackey l6th-Dsniel Major
sth-Benjamin p Fairchld. l7th-Joseph Cornell.
i 9th-John Hannah, Jr lStn-Andrew Luxe.
HENRY H. BYRrE, Esq ASSISTANT ALDERMAx elect
for the FIRST Ward, read the call the Meeting.
LEVI D. sLAMM, ESQ., hereupon was called for and read
voluminous Report from the nominating Convention
recommendatory Of the ticket whchhad been selected
and presenting the following names =
! Stephen Allen, AT. vache,
Charles O'Conor, John A. Kennedy
Benjamin F. Cornell, Robert H. Morris,
Henry Nicoll John L. Stephens,
Samuel j. Tilden. DR.. T. Jones,
! Campbell P: White, VIM g. Conely,
Lorenzo B Shepard, Jshn H. Hunt,
Solomon Townsend, George 8. Mann.
The question on tho names was taken separately.
There were dissenting voices in relation to that Of
ory decided in their favor The question gene.
nation The following is the exact creed doctrine of
the party which they carry into the contest against
Report: -
ec to be accomplished by the Convention are the fol-
l. 10 provide for the extinguishment Of the existing
that liz ss o
debt as 1t falls due.
2 t. prohibit the erection q any new or additional
To prohibit the loan of the credit property Of the
State any prvste corporation company for any pur
|
4 To incorporate into the Constitution the guarantees
and pledges Of the act Of ls42.
! the State Government.
g. To prohibit any person holding contract or pscu-
Their branch Of the Legislature.
To abolish the property qualification in the case OF
negroes but not to extend to them the elective fran
8 To lessen executive patronage and central inau
by providing for electng by the people the State
Officers and all the chief officers under the government
Q. To diminish, dfuse, and discentralze the wers
of administration by comforting the Boards Of super
visors other local bodies directly representing the
people of the several counties and cities the Of To-
cal legislation the accumulation OF which upon the
their own experiences to the Of local ad
mnstraton and obstructs the general Legislation Of the
\ State
TO- To separate the Judicial from the Legislative de-
partments.
the people; providing sufficient number to perform all
the business with promptness and facility and rendering
the administrat lion Of justice cheap and efficient
H. To provide for systematic and thorough reform OF
tho laws for smp6cation Of the modes Of legal pro-
ce6nre antiquated and artificial iora,aes ofwhich
tics and ultimately for codcaon q the vast mass Of
unwrten laws, so that individuals may readily know
certain with more clssrness and certainty their legal
rights that litigation be lessened and justice between
Is To require the Legislature to pass general laws,
und sr which business and other associations may be
formed and to the comforting Of special charters
IA To engra provision for the entire Of
all connection between the Banks and the Government
and to provide for an Independent Treasury fer the
Stale.
PA. CowpREr, Esq, Counssllor:at Law, was here
following effect: He said-in secondng the nominations
my friends which has just been unanimously respond
ed to- fee! but right to observe, that am proud Of
the proceedings of the convention, and the delegates
that have been selected In such manner az TO insure
met to
have como together with the strongest preferences for
individual friends but all united and together
in 0ivnU vvnv fnr fha nuhlir md
uniting upon the ticket loud cheering) Now, the
you have selected belonging to all occupa
citizens. both from private and public worth, unexcep
tionabe private character and strong democratic prin
name is presented. stands among the party noisy
politician - no man amongst them is stranger e
rely upon them in this city as proper and eaacen
agents to aid in the formation of q new constitu
.y in a
cipes Of progressive democracy. (Cheers) There ID
charm in the very name. (senewed chsers;) Pro
shall be placed that elevated standard which
God and nature intended he should be-. (vociferou'
move onward until the right. Of man are fully ackuow
lodged. (Cheers) Then as the American revolution
was given to the genius Of universal liberty 50 shall
extend from the borders Of the Atlantic to the broat
Pacific until its wings shall extend to the shores Of Asst
smans und. Se
them by foreign ,power-smsrting, az they now are
under "a foreign yoke Trsmsndous chssring9 The!
the spirit and animated hearts and brave arms o
them and would present such strong barrier that
would deter them from making the attempt Qmmenae
cheeripg) But you must remember that in this grea
struggle We have something to do at homo. We have
not perfected as yet the principles which we have to
long is stalking through our streets the re-
SUIT and the % q poverty and want there
yet expunge from the constitution every vestige
vege to orders in the state. We have 10 establish
privileges Of the peope--such will give stability 4
the currency and insure the proper for homes
night to exercise those great privileges Of laying the
foundation OF republican government and feel prout
practical effect the principles Of free government unde
the liberty and freedom which you enjoy; and from th
favored spot where alone reemen can assemble togesh
land. loud and continued cheering) We have a.
sembcd hero my friends not IS the mobiles Of England
ehasfa in blood; but here each man comes forward I'm
der free constitution counting one-each mai
majority TO determine what shall be the Fundamental
law Of the land. loud chssring) address myself
not each Of usyou and and all Of us-tc feel mos
grateful to thsGreat Ruler Of the universe for permit
mem tchesrins Il become. u.s. then to .s:smbis an
carry into effect elective franchise without fear
favor Is the common interest Of All TO S."s,ss ~
pness according to the powers which the Goo OF naur
has given him. (Chesrs) Can't We do It any where
any couutry-in any cline loud cres o. 70 Do sur
sndeavor to prevent those who happen to DO Dor
in foreign land. from pursuing the exercise OF thos
to Rhode island ) These are the sort Of men we av
to oppose Us but tell them that in such contest Il
impossibIe 10 succeed loud cheering) They have al
ready been brushed out Of existence with the bosom
their own iniquy, (Chesrs and yet, they again max
shows vague attempt at entering into the contest
There are some questions which many have differed
from time to time and Notwithstanding tho principles
the democracy have been going and progressing
and yet this stage, the people demand great
form (Chser They ask, that the people should hav,
more participation in the government OF the country
they ak that they should have more direct inAusnc
the shoics 81 these WHOM they sslsst 10 carry u