The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-17


cernce OF toe Northern STATES ,uSrcss vctsry Ia
been yer zoe South that sle saas ~
peal 20 sectional numbers against sser States
and thai rely u,oa She so.s; .oa S-s< a.
cy Of the North, 10 ccct necn 9Th ,neir t~cvsr ~ "a
soun =, tnsussn scs ryn' $40 eqos'y ~ ~ zoe -s'e
OF our Union s3Ast Gy sIoa usurpstD1 Of &c <e1tra
| power.
Resolved Ina. regard ell Legislation ni-n trT s1G6
suum we eEsrsor CT foreigners CT 10 deprive ,ESg
their rights when natnrsiizAd AZ alike imooc sod ia
just shst We regard tho e.c-r toe Rerabtosu
Conventlc - nuify rights which pa'uraz ctrsos
Dow enicy by ocgsber,rg she tc.u o. prcosnoo wh-u
conlssteo wsa tae.t former psoessos 0; devotion -
nAs osss - ao less bypcc,t aud shameless taso The
avowS~ o. 1's parry al readiness 60 pass regs-
Try law such as they had before Declared unconstitutional
| and inexpec.en..
Resolved, Thai are favor OF tbs 10, mediate ca.
lMEenen OF tbe Erie and atersl CANALS thst the rue
! friends Of tncse great works tnoss VINO seek by
economy ara faithful administration Of Their
and devote the means Of the canals 70 their enlarge
ment, instead OF wasting them Ia profsate joss pross
sCous thai but for such wssteful administration Vie
argement could now be compieted iooa 70 the cleo
ton Of democratic Administrations 10 perfect that work
aod 70 complete policy already initiated ~nlon by 70.
duorg the cs mas largely increased the tonnage OF the
canals, and invited now sgences for me dsve'opscnts Of
their traffic
Resolved That cur political opponents, whether con
irving financial policy that invariably ends in Increased
taxes and the embarrassment or The treasury ffainG
negro suffrage amendment 10 be lost the pigeon hooe
OF the Executive Chamber whether devising cubTous
system or Metropolitan police In the or public order
and converting % pIxzan purposss, wasting their ne
In sbrekipg over bleeding Kansas, while ciosiug tne
70 the appeals Of soerins their a,e
and shutting their eyes 70 scenes or public disorder hav0
shown themselves incompetent for The duties Of govern
meut, and unworthy Of the confidence of the people
Resolved That the question OF Ordefi0g COnvendoa
TO amend the constitution that belongs TO the
pie 10 their primary capacity and thai invite Their At
enton rs it is now submitted to them; that relying
shall look to Convention called, to place
Ranization 90 rmor basis and consolidate and strength
en- popular rights, by more strictly defining the limits OF
delegated power, by inr oducing elements OF unity
In the ORGANIZATION and greater accountability 10 the nd
minisdaton and higher standard OF public action.
Resolved, That the democracy Of New YORK, while not
Indifferent 10 the merits and claims OF distinguished demo
TO the great work Of establishing the ascendancy of their
political principles within their limits and Of coope
rating with their brethren OF tho other States in their
maintenance, and cannot be diverted from this para
mount duty, 70 mpge in controversies among political
leaders, TO become subserven to tho aspirations Of
statesmen: however able and worthy; principles not
men, the sentiment which, this time peculiarly,
should be inscribed on their banners and lead them 70
victory.
Mr.. LAWRENCE, OF Queens moved the unanimous adop.
ton Of the resolutions Carried, with three cheers and
"uger."
ratio Seymour for the able, dgned and impartial manner
In which be had discharged the duties OF presiding officer
and 70 the Woe Presidents and Secretaries, which was
Mr.. Howell, Suffolk, presented resolution, the read
rgof which ne called for Was found 70 DC resolution
the Convention. The reading interrupted BY Daniel
sckles who moved the suspension Of the further read
cd TO their author. Carried unanimously.
Judge WILLARD moved the following
Resolved Inat the acts and decisions OF the Hon. Ho
ratio Soy our President OF this Convsuson have from
the to the close OF the proceedings, amidst
all is trying Incidents been characterized BY the mpars
lily, handed juatco and courtesy which have
distinguished his public actions, and entitled him to the
Dewed assurance of the attachment, and renewed
| New York
Loud applause and cries for Mr. SEYMOUR who spoke Is
Sanr e auo OF .sa
occasion, while many features Of have been gratifying
70 have not been without features that
pleasant grateful thing 70 meet our fellow demo.
assembled In convention for the purpose OF uphold
Ing the national and patriotic party-(checrs)-h is a
grateful thing In these days Of bigoty and Intolerance
nnd that there stand up Northern to
breast the storms Of OVERWHELMINGLY II grateful
whole history has been glorious. whose almost every
square mile Of land has been waered by patriotic blood
In the struggles Of the Revolution aud all the struggles
know that this STATE where tho field Of Saratoga les
struggles have been performed, in this great State
where the bloodest border warfare was carried
on * cur humble population ,,. against "s.s s
30 glorious, Ia about to be redeemed from the
clouds thai have lately rested over her cloud cheers
while all thus meet, actuated by common desire 70
advance the common good could not be other ~ise than
conflict Of views with regard to those TO whom we feel
warm attachment and whom should be glad 20 place
Office good standard this contest (Cneers)
do mot naitor myself that all my actions hero be
garced by all as entirely impartial The position that
occupy has been full Of difficulties. know that with
gard many OF the questions acted upon here there has
been deep feeling lsf But do hope tina. however
that may be- shall all OF us 20 forth with this doermi
nation and with this impressiou want 70 vindicate
conduct and motives In the past, whatsoever these
divisions may have boen shall vindicAe them by
services and patriotism (Cneers) The day Is gone
when shall have occasion again. and the day
when under any circumstances will consent 10 a.
From this time forth light IN the ranks ~ common
soldier but nght there with heart full OF desire
turn TO my friends the many iavors owe them cloud
cheers
Tho following announced the State Central Com.
mittee:-
Dit
l-Daniel Sckes, VIM. ID. Kennedy.
2-Edward Briggs Of Kings, Edw. Hagh of Wessohetsr.
8-Peer CAeGev Albany G Macarthur, Of Rensselaer,.
ar g. Stone, Of Clinton, r. H-Cushney, OF Monxcm'y.
b-Not filed
Oh Hubbard of Cheuango, Hiram Bsbes, OF rioea,
T-Chas walker of steubcn Eimore r. Ross Of CAyuga
SD Richmond, of Genesee, w. vandervoord Of Niagara
With nine cheers for the ticket, the Convention adjourn
Cd rrs de
THE REPRESENTATION OF THE SIXTH
DISTRICT.
SYRACUSE, sept 10, 1858,
TOE following the letter OF Mr.. Simmons, which
offered in the Convention before tho settlement Of the
New York contested seats, but not read;
| To IHE CHAIRMAN or THE CoSvKxuoS:-
SIR-A tho election bold Tuesday evening Sept 10,
Al the Tenth Ward HOTEL In the city a New York, 70
select delegate and alternate 70 represent the sixth As
somby district In the Democratic stste Convention 10 be
held Syracuse on the 15n instant James Lynch
signed, alternate. Mr. u NH unable 10 attend
and alternate, have 10 repress said district