New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-27

Sscyetortes-J B. THOMSON. Auburn anu n ~ H1D
Tynon taking the chair, the President explained
he aS;ac. - he Convention in brief and appro-
pirate speech. .oaan-
tials as delegates to the Convention
rive are obliged to omit the list. Nineteen towns
were represented by seventy nine Delegates.
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The following gentlemen were appointed Com
mttee on Resolutions: Abm. Gridley, C. C. Dennis,
]. B. Thomson, Ira Hopkins and A. V. NJ. Suydam'
After brief and animated discussion, as to Inc
best manner Of proceeding in which Messrs. bate-
man. Morgan, Dennis, Young, and Nibblo took part,
il was
Rssoced That the Convention proceed to an informed
bao, for candidates for Delegates 10 the State Conven
tion from the county ut large.
After several balotlngs the following eenlemeh
were unanimously chosen, viz:
JOHN w. McFADDEN, Of Sterlog
ALFRED CONKLING, of Owasco and
SLOCUM ROWLAND. of Scipio-
The Committee on Resolutions submitted the fol-
lowing Report which was unanimously adopted.
Rssolped, That while we dsclsm wanton spin. Oh
innovation and readily conceda the folly OF suDJecline
established political institutions TO the ordeal OF Iecvh
.tncton upon light and trivial grounds yet that In the
opinion of this Convention the People OF the state OF
NewYork have acted wisely In determining 10 revise
their Constitution at this time. ~ =.
pd That the best security for the beneficial fruits
which are expected from this important measure ana
the only adequate safeguard against the possible evs 10
which Ii may lead 10 be found in the choice oil c"h
sIderafe and patriotic as delegates TO the sp
preaching Convention.
Rlsolped, That iBasmuch the Wing party OF this
State have taken leading and highly influential part In
originating and carrying forward this great enterprise i
Il especially incumbent on them not 70 be wanting IN
strenuous exertions to vlndcsie It's wisdom by en.arns
liz auspicious result and that 1t Is therefore tner i
perstve duty to be careful In the selection OF their can
dIdstes and active in their support.
Resolped That although Il will behoove the Convention
when assembled TO proceed with the utmost caution ana
circumspecon in executing the grave and responsible
trust OF revising and remodelng the organic law oil TINS
great and growing State yet that their commitments VIII
expect them TO act with holiness vgor and decision:
Resolced That in favor Of such reorganizR-
ton of our Judiciary System will bring matters Of
controversy to determination near the places where
they originate and as shal eectualy reduce expenses
and ensure speedy administration otjustce
Resoiped That we are in favor OF dividing the state
into separate Senate and Assembly Districts by which
Representatives will be brought to more direct respon'
sibility TO their constituents.
Resoipfd That thorough and radical reduction OF
Executive patronage 10 loudly demanded that the evils
OF q Central Power, commanding an enormous patron
age, which Is usually rendered subserycnt to the de-
signs of demasogues should be speedily removed; that
the People, If competent elect Governor equally
competent to elect all subordinate officers.
Resolved That the administrative powers of the State
Government should be greatly simpliled. That while
we admit the necessity OF well regulated Banks, we con-
tend that the People should elect the or persons
10 supervise their proceedings instead of confding the
monetary dUHlr6 Ol Sredtebl
10 Comptroller totally irresponsible to the People.
Rcsored That the Canals of our State as at present
managed have been made the sources of official corrup
non and peculaou and that Superintendent should
be required let the labor tho Public Works out to
tho lowest bidder ON taking adequate security.
Resolved That we are in favor OF taking the power of
local legislation from the Legislature and of comforting
II upon Boards of Supervisors. That we zee no good
why they should not have power TO pass law TO
build Bridge erect County Buildings or grant Char.
tiers TO Manufacturing Companies, &C. without being
compelled to apply to the State Legislature.
Resolved That are in favor of leesening the
NOUS expenses of Legislation either by reducing the
pay Of Members or limiting the duration Of tho Sea-
sioua of the Legislature
ton of the Elective system, will guard eectuslly
against fraud corruption and public disorder while the
Elective Franchise shall be vested not with regard
Property qualifications but with reference to tho duty
every freeman the Government and his right TO
protection under II.
Resolved Tha, public debts, the expedient of mon
archca Governments to prosecute schemes of wasteu
expenditure In time of peace and carry on desoating
great calamity, except such as may necessa
ry DO Incurred for works of inland navigation and the
Public defence No debt ought ever to DO contracted
without providing at the time ample resources Tor
its speedy liquidation. That the Constitution
should contain such limitations Of the debtcreating
power will eectuRly restrict prevent the Leeislu
ture from hereafter pedsng the credit of the State to
Corporations, and from contracting debts without the
previously expressed will of the People.
Resolred That the Candidates presented by this Con-
yention as Delegates TO the State Convention emf
nenty worthy Of the supper, of the eemen Of Cayuea
and that We will all honorable means to their
election.
1t was, ON motion,
Rsolped That the proceedings of this Convention be
published 10 the Auburn Journal Albany Evening Jour
ma. and the New.York Tribune.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
LABAN HOSKINS. President
PETER CLARK, ASA CnocKrn, Vice Presidents
y !; / T y! nsss.- seerearies.