The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-05

ANrIsLAvERY AND ANTI-LIQUoR PLATFORM
GRAND FLAREUP-soMI OF THE DELEGATES Re
TiRx In DISGUST.
SYRACUSE, August 4, 1858.
The Gerrt Smith mass convention met at the City
Hall this forenoon, and was called to order at q
quarter before twelve O'Clock. About one hundred
persons were present. half of them citizens Of SYRIA
.cuse. The Rev. Isaac Parks, of Canastota was ap-
pointed President Josiah Rice, of Wayne, and Ham,
ilton LittAfeld, of Oswego, Vice Presidents, and
Geo. W. Clark of Rochester Secretary.
A Committee on Resolutions was appointed, as fol-
lows:-Rev. A. Prime, of Cortland; Vim. Goodal, of
New York; George Blossom, Of Oswego; VIM. o.
Duval, of Cayuga, and A. c. Stone, of Peterboro.
The call for the Convention was read by Mr..
Prime and song was sung by Mr.. Clark but no
speeches were made. The Convention then ad-
iourned until two o'clock
The Convention re-assembled at two o'clock.
The Rev. A. PRIME, from the Committee on Reso-
lutions, made a report There were eight resolu-
lions in all, covering large extent of territory and
tspering off with the nomination Of Gerit Smith tor
Governor.
A quarrel having arisen as to the right of those
presen, to discuss the resolutions, the President
decided that according to the call, none but those
who had signed the said call and understood it to
inply the immediate and unconditional nomination
Of Mr.. smith, could participate in the proceedings.
He then went on TO say that as he had neither read
nor signed the ca before he came TO the Convention,
lie felt it his duty, in accordance with his own
ruling, to resign his seat He therefore left the
chair.
new organization was then made as follows
President, VIM. o. Duval, of Cayuga; Vice Presi-
dents III. Iittlefeld, of 0swego, Silas Hammond
of Cortland. and Frederick Douglass, OF Monroe
Secretary George w. Clark, of Rochester.
The resolutions were then read one by one, and
adopted. The one declaring in favor OF the nomi-
nation of Gerrit Smith for Governor received just
seven votes.
A committee Of three consisting Of Ira II. Cobb,
of Syracuse; Rev. A. Prime, Of Cortland, aud VIM.
Goodel, OF New York, was appointed to inform MIR.
Smith Of his nomination.
The following gentlemen were then appointed as
State Committeo:-ln H. Cobb, Abner Bates, III.
w. H. Watkins and Montgomery Merrick, OF Onon.
daQa; John b. Edwards. OF Oswego, and Peter Sim.
mons and Caleb CallSns, of Madison.
Tie Convention, as recognized, number about
The debate which led to the division was noisy and
bitter.
Mr.. VIZ. II. BuRLEreH, the poe. and reformer,
withdrew from the Convention, and counselled his
friends TO do likewise.
FKxp. DouGLAss made several speeches approx
ing the course OF Mr.. Burlegh, but condemning his
spirit and was evidently the lion of the Convention.
The republican party In particular was roundly
abused.
Alta quarter before Eve o'clock the Convention
adjourned SINE die
The following are the resolutions which were
whereas the WISE ust aud faithful adm ustrsiou Of
the government ~ Of inaaeIy more importance than The
numerical sacccss OF any political party and whereas
Tollesl parties only usciu the servants Of the
PEOPLE occurring snch ADMINISTRATION, and always
dangerous when they bec,me masters Of the people;
Resolved, Tbs, we, the people Of New York. hold al
1egapce 10 principles aud measures and cain our risn
snd assert be Quay, 70 depart from party ussges
and throw OH party conir)l whenever the uDfshfuln1ss
OF rsrtss rerders ucn step necessary IN order 70 pro
s.rar flwra fro
blessings Of lust and impartial a~s, and their admins
uailOn by wise and faithful rulers.
Resolved That the political parties OF our state have
90 pet failed TO secure for such an adminis
tsaion CT government as we need aud demand, In
order 10 protect from the maddeuiug curse Of
rumAel.g ana from the cucrcecnmcnts 81 slavery and
she inbumanfty and bnbsrous cruelty OF tue Fugitive
S 90 s :. %
cause "a our own hands and pledge ourselves
shoulder in This gres, work Of securing free,
iust pure government, until the Of n,empcr
Until All human berg. Who step foot upoa ,Ss soil q the
Empire shall be protected from every attempt 70
slave them, whether made by the individual kidnapper
or BY the officers Of the federal government
Resolved, That American slavery IL . crime against
Cod and Of mstchless magnitude that forms
OF Law can change nrerna Limitations or
selections Of s territory or m power can reconcile US 70
Its continued ~ =. uoSes ro Ss
every foot OF the soi OF our country.
Resolved, That in licensing the sale on maddenl. :
commit crimes which entail upnsmeabe woes and misery
upon people, and becomes panderer 70 degrndln
vice pockets wages Of and We demand that "
shall not only 70 grant such licenses, put snst
shall use all It's power 70 protect ourselves our wives and
children from the accursed trac In liquors. which I'LL our
streets with madmep, land with widows and orphans
and our prisons with criminals.
Resolved That having inscribed these principles upon
banners, proceed 70 designate our standard
bearer, who under shall lead 10 victory and recog
nizIng N Gerrt Smith q statesman possessed Of the
highest order Of talents-as man endowed by Heaven
with all the Qualities which ht him 70 DC
civil ruor-s friend Of virtue, whose integrity above
question: friend OF man, whSse philanthropy NOT re-
srictsf by color or clime-and life and devoted
advocate OF freedom and temperAnce-we hereby nom.
nate him for Governor 81 the Sste OF New York; and
placing our banner In hs hands pledge 10 him
swervng support with the determination 70 make every
effort 10 secure his election.
Resolved, That believing do that our principles
dear 70 the hearts Of the voters II this STATE OF every
party, WIKI the exception OF part Of their leaders
Invite all tho friends Of freedom and temperance OF what
party In our State, 70 unite with our earnest
and determined effort 70 great state from the
rover Of slavery and and " elect Governor worthy
Of the ccndderce and respect OF her enlightened and v
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