The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-01


committee
Hon. E A. Lawrence, OF Queens, Chm,
John Arnott, Jr., Of Chcmung, Vice" Fx oalcio.
Joseph W. Corlies, Jr, Of New York, T'r. -
II. c. Page, of New York, Secretcry,
Dist William J. shea, of Richmond.
20. r. IngersoI OF Kings.
samuel r. Barser, OF New York
4-lienry D Townsend, Of New York.
james D. Morgan, Of New York.
IN A. Gnchrst, Of New York.
81. Augustus Page, Of New York.
o-James D. Little, Of Putnam.
10-R. Y. Grant, of sullivan.
li--George W. Pratt, Of Greene.
12-amsrose Wager, Of Dutcncss.
r3--IoLn Moran, Of Renssalaer.
III. Wesley smith, Of Albany.
15-Hram NJ. Harris, Of Warren.
16-John Ross, OF Essex.
l7-rhomas Hall, Of ST. lawrence.
le-schuyler crippen, of Otsego
2Q-Rqberl Bamber, Of Oneida
.1-c p. Cole, Of Cortland.
$s-bssiy & 5aT W.ss, Of Of G Hs*s
PA. b. Caldwell, Of ononjaga.
2e-Jarcd sandfOrS, Of seneca
2T-John J. Van Allen, Of Schuyler
szs-Lls.er D. Faulkner, Of Iiv lDgston.
2o--Gcorgo W. Lewis, OF Monroe.
30-Iohn skinner, Il, Of Wyoming.
3l-C. G. Beach, Of Orleans.
ga. y. tanning, Of Erie.
39-F A. SNton, OF JattaTaneus.
TIE next Ftep IN the movement wac The calling Of 4
State Convention 10 concert the future action Of the young
democracy This was anter or to the assembling Of the
pears TO have in New York the 12,h OF June and
TO have adopted the following resolution
oomped Of rye deerates from each Assembly Disic be
held at Saratoga Springs on the 3lst day OF July l at IL
ing National Bemocrac Convention baltimore nc
% sa a0s 9ner ana and a ~ may
and hereby nested 20 sue the call for The
election Of 'n'A assSA A. re ss claman
On the subsequent day. the 18th Of June, the Commit
Organization ssued call for such Convention, de-
signaling Saratoga as the place. and the 2ls Of July ss
call that the Young Mems Democratic state Convention
mecls here 70 day.
1t ought 10 be remarked before any further account Of
the "importlnt political movement Is given, that the
young democracy sustain the combinations Of Douglas and
johnson while the Young Mems Democratic Union Club
manifest their preferences for Brecknridgc and lane.
The Convention assembled in the large ball room Of the
United States Hotel, which was partially decorated for
the dress ball that 10 take place In the evening
The attendance Of delegates was quite respectable,
there being probably couple Of hundred present These
however exclusively delegates nor exclusively
Douglas men, for we noticed, among others, Mr. = A.
Godfrey, Of New York, member OF The Young Men
Dcmoera.e Union eso sna sSppo.er o. 'ne S,a
were accommodated with seats
The Convention called 10 order by Senator LAW.
RzScx, q Queens county, who said
In calling this large and respectable CouvNtion OF the
young democracy Of the great State o New York 10 order
may be permitted 10 that the sight here pre-.
sentei and the enthusiasm here manifested 0y the sou
hearts and strong arms Of the young men OF our state
who have left their hay fields and their workshops as did
fathers in former tines 10 pledge their words and
sacred honor each 10 the other 10 sustain aud defend Vat
great principle q self goycrnmonhat erca, question u
popular sovereignty, and rs great champion O. ne West
e sight such has never before BEEN ~ scented.
1oul cheers for Douglas) stephen A. Douglas may be
yea, i may be sundercd ye, this calamity (Which may
Heaven avcrD cannot dsproye the truth Of that primer
pie Of self government which MI Dougas sdyocates-
Colonies revoteI from their mother country aud united
pledge Of life, liberty and sacred honor, upon the
fearful OF war; and which they trum pied and
achieved for themselves and poseri'y victory which
the gratitude Of humanity alone requite Nenal po
tciars nav prejudice the minds Of men aRans, IL but
time The impartial arbter Of human acts, will place 1t
upon that alton nom which il win be seen TO encom
pass thcse great principles Of free government dear 10
every American heart
In conclusion he nominated Mr. J. Augustus Page Of
New York, as temporary Chairman.
Other gentlemen were nominated for the same position,
and quite little storm was got up over the matter Of the
temporary organization, the rural gentlemen wanting 10
have chairman from the country districts in preference
TO a New Yorker The various amendments reject
ed and Mr. Page was chosen temporary Chairman Of the
| Convention.
Mr. PAen returned thanks for this marx Of APPRECIATION
and explained the purposes Of the Convention The pre-
sent year be said had brought the democratic party 70
most dangerous crisis. fanatclsm Of the worst KIM
had aayed portion Of the country against the other
and even innocent blood had been shed in this contest
Il the dutf Of this Convention 10 throw aside per
disunonss both Of The North and south. applause
The Of stephen A. Douglas and Herschel v. John
dida,os Of the democratic party Dsunion SITS Of the
South, under the influence OF ultra views and corrupt
minftraton, seeded from the Baltimore Convent on
and nominated candidates OF their The object Of
this Convention was 10 raty the nomination Of the regu
Democratic Convention CHEERS for Douglas)and 10
sytmstize the political association Of the young Of
New York who were generally ef Out In The cod By the
regular associations Of all parties
Messrs. j. Wesley smith, T. l.. Corles and ~ 2. Shell
don were elected temporary Secretaries Of the Con
veptiop.
Mr. cnAypiyp, Of Neu YORK. moved the appointment o.
committee Of two from each Judicial district 70 report
organization Of the Conventon, and also 70
rel ort the names Of State Central Committee.
Mr. THAISs, Of schenectady, moved 70 strike out that
part Of the resolution relative " STATE Central Com
nittee.
w. hayers motion agreed 70, ard tie resolution
10 amended was adopted.
J NJ CnAnlU, q N y. moved hat tbe rulee q ibe