New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-04-07
DEMOCRATIC Vino GENERAL COMMITTEE.
NFo-.h 1aA6
TO the Democratic WING Electors of the City
md County of New.York.

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March 81, 1876
TO the Democratic WING Electors of the City
and County of Newly York:
Ftaoo- Citizens: Among the duties devoving upon the
General Committee for the year. that of pro-
rding for the mode Of selecting candidates for Delegates
from this City to the proposed Convention for amending
the Constitution of the State one of paramount: i'm
porance This subject therefore, received at an early
period the careful and deliberate attention Of the Com
ittee and after mature consideration the COMMITTEES on
the oath day Of February last adopted the following pre-
,mbe and resolutions expressive of the result Of their
deliberations
.IN DEaocRArrc WING GENERAL COMMITTEE
Feb. "a. 1886
Tho Democratic WING General Committee of the
rr ond Comfy of New York, in view Of the approach.
Jrecon for Delegates from this City and County 10
,bs Convention of the People OF this State appointed to
be held the purpose of considering me Constudon
me lights of the people demand and as they may deem
proper; believing that in the creation OF an organic
law or form Of Government intended 10 oPeiase ana
control equally all classes other feeling OF influence
houd be permitted to exist except that OF regard TO the
best interests of all fellow citzens ano oesrous 90
far "a In the power Of this Committee ies 10 promote
the welcome result OF choosing as Deesates o o s
City individuals distinguished for their devotion 10 cS
liberty their affection for Republican lnsaluuohs' nen
regard for the welfare Of their eew men, and tne oe
sire to promote the greatest good Of 'ne
capacities, and their freedom from party ~
therefore
Risol,e, "Thas Committee of five be appointed to
confer with like Committees 10 be appointed by the De
MocRArIc REPUBLICANS GENERAL COMMITTEE OF the
City and County OF New-York, and the AMERIcAS
REPUBLICAN GENERAL COMMITTEE oi the City ana
County OF NewYork to the proper course 10 De pur-
sued in the formation of ticket OF candidates Tor Con
venon calculated to produce harmony OF action among
all classes, without regard to party.
Resoced That copies OF this preamble and resolution
duly certified by the officers of this Committee be forth
with forwarded the officers OF the sbove-named Com
mittees with request that similar Committees may be
appointed on their part"
The Committee appointed under the first Of said
utons the day succeeding their appointment caused
copies of said preamble and resolutions duly authent
Gated to be transmitted the Chairncn of the several
Committees therein named, and at the time gave
notice said Committees of the time and place for
holding the proposed conference. The preamble and
resolutions thus adopted have failed however TO meet
with an affirmative response from the Democratic Re-
publican General Committee and although on the part
of the american Republican General Committee assur-
given that they acceded to the principles
preamble and resolutions yet definite action could be
Effected the mode of carrying out the offer of this
Committee without in Judgment, sacrificing the
.sntla features Of the proposition Our desire was to
form tickle, in the spirit of our preamble Goa.
lesce unite with any party but to act independent OF
party Nor did this Committee propose to unite with
hcting candidates from this City forming ticket
ID unjustly assumed in the resolutions Of the General
Committee Tarnmany Hall refusing to in the
appointment Of Conference Committee. Our wish was
rupy TO confer the proper bspRrsued In the
formation of ticket OF candidates for the Convention,
calculated produce harmony of action among all class
s without respect to party Having failed in their eff
forts procure the cooperation OF the other Committees
the adoption of some course Of action Of tho nature
proposed your Committee compelled 10 take the re-
possibility upon themselves and feeling that they have
slricty right political Committee address any
other portion of their fellow citizens than the Democrat
icWhgs. 10 them the Committee make their appeal They
have accordingly determined to the usual
ures for the election of Nominating Convention, and
ubm their proceedings the consideration of their
Eiuens with the trust that the motives By which they
have been influenced will be justly appreciated and
thepncpes upon which they have acted may be known,
and Il approved, may be carried out in such
may be deemed most wise and expedent.
By order of the Democratic Wing General Committee.
j. PHILLIPS, PHOENIX, Chairman.
ABRAHAM X. LAWRENCE Assistant Chairman
c eanzs h c rlnsnnnI, Secretaries
In DEMOCRATIC Wing GENERAL COMMITTEE,
March 81 1876.
Resolved. That The Democratic Wing Electors in the
ieveral Wards no requested to at such places
their respective Ward Committees may designate tho
evening Of the SIXTH DAY APRIL next at halfpast7
o'clock for the purpose of choosing five Delegates
from each Ward to County Convention TO assemble
OF Broadway Houe the 9th day Of April next 10
the approaching State Convention to revise and alter
the Constitution.
By order of the Democratic Wing Gen. Committee.
j. PHILLIPS PHOENIX. Chairman.
Ann R. LAWRENCE, Assistant Chm.
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