New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-11
The Peoples Union Conventfon.
6gRAcysa. N. Y, Tuesday. Sept 10. 1864

that the Convention was moved by an overwhelming
snrit Of earnest enthusiasm in the cause for which
assembled.
Mr. Hiram A. Beebe of Tiogs called the Convontios
10 order. and nominated the Hon THOMAS G. ALyoED
of Onondaga as temporary Chairman.
Mr.. Finlay H. King Of Cayuga and the Hon. James
A. Bell of Jefferson escorted the Chairman 70 The pls
form amid the loud and enthusiastic cheering Of ths
delegates.
Mr.. ALvoRp, on taking the chair, said tbst in ths
Of bis life be bad often been called upon 70
side over the deliberations of various assembiages bos
that he never had felt responsibility 80 great or
weighty as at this time He believed tnat IL sne pry
ceediugs here were rightly conducted they would ten
more eecualy than embattied hosts ano serrlec rsoss
of men on our national troubles. tApPlause ~ the
action to-day is IN unison with the sentiments OF ens
people, he doubted not it would be, the ns1onsi
controversy would be reduced TO insignIhance. Jhe
Constitution, if the people are united must DO sus
taned the Union maintained and the States reunited
Loud applause. We have question at issue, which
must Of necessity submerge all parties. hpplauseJ
The question ID becomes OF purely self
ish interest to US as individuals. What do we care
whether the Republican or the Democratic party tn
umph if the country sink beneath their feet when VIC
tory is proclaimed 10 hemi
Our country is above and greater than any party.
Tremendous applausel Cannot we lay down all
petty party striles, and difficulties and differences
and give all efforts e country in this her hour
of need? l"We can " and great applause am
undisguisedy and fearessy in favor Of the rigorous
and most efficient prosecution OF the war until those
who have gone from us are brought back into Che
Union. Loud applause l am for standing of fron
the party platform Oh which have stood for thirty
years and for stepping UPON the broad Of my
country giving my voice and efforts for sustaining
her. lApplause. am for sustaining Che adnnustrs
ton of the Government by those who now have that
duty to perform, just long is unceasng and
tri0g in its devotion 10 the country. IGreat aP
plause. for giving to The Government the great
est possible latitude that should be given by fres
1 - q. av.afa IAnvl
When the conflict is over, and not uutll then, when
we are again in peaceful state, may review their
conduct and give Them the need Of praise for Whist
they have done. am for uncompromising hostility,
not ONLY to those with bayones and bowe-knives in
their hands at the South but also 70 those who are
none the less Secessonsts by their aid and comfort al
the North. ICheenng by the whole Convention.
rising.
The Chair confirmed: In response TO the resolution
of the last Democratic State Convention-he hoped u
God the last one they would ever bold under their
present organization loud applause which reflects
upon the management % the war thus far talking Of
violations of the Constitution the overriding of The
habeas corpus and the rights of free press was
sufficient say that if the President had done ess than
be has done-woud TO Gcd he bad done more-bs
would be entitled 10 impeachment than he is now
for any violations Of the Constitution and the lava
Prolonged applause. He was convinced that tho
doctrine OF Secession finds no root here.
This assembage il clearly ano unmisakably devoted
to the preservation Of the Union and the Government
We have duty and responsibility TO meet as mon and
patriots. We have TO enUncate platform of princ'-
ples that shall meet the sentiments and wishes OF tho
whole people. We bave 10 gottogether our households
political gods aud commit them ~ the funeral pyfe ~
an offering to our beloved country. lApplaussl We
must look with a single eye TO the public good and
eink all other considerations The result VIII be fn
united, aud unanimous expression from the people OF
the State Of NewYork TO the South that If they have
relied upon our sympathy, they have relied upon
broken reed IApplause.l Bot op the contrary t
will be shown to them that we have ierected proud
md noble oak. Kyhoea braupheg extend DeaV6DW4f0.
upon which IL inscribed, " One Country, one Consn-
tuition, one Destiny"
In conclusion permit me to say, In the language Of
war-horse OF Democracy, who has recently left tss
patform of bis party because OF its rottenness, Our
Country now, our Country forever Union first, Last,
and always"
Mr.. Goodrich Of Tompkins nominated as tempo
rary Secretaries r. NJ. GRIFFIN, A. j. II. DUGAEsE,
of New-York, and CAeLros SPRAcUE Of Erie Car.
ried.
Edgar McMuIlin Of Kings moved Committee On
Credentials consisting Of one from each Judicial Dis
trict
Mr.. Kennedy Of 0nondsgs moved that Committee
to coDsitt two.
Mr. McMuln opposed the motion, on The ground
of the convenience Of a smaller number.
Mr.. Kennedy-A Convention like this, coming from
the People, will necessarily comprise large number
of delegates II will be convenient TO all 10 make
the Committee TO consist of two.
The amendment was adopted, and the following
Committee formed:
let District. Waldo Hutcbius and james II. Austin;
2d, f. McMullir aud II. J. Hamilton 3di j. A. W.T.
II. Cowau; 5th. l.. A. Hall and w. G. rhompscn'
9th j. w. Wright aud Hiram Crandalli 7tb f.
King and j. A. Wellingi 9Th, Joseph Csndee anoos
4. Burt.
Mr.. Horatio Ballard Of Cortland moved Chat a Com
mtee of two from each Judicial District be appointed
by the Chair to select permaueht officers
Mr.. II. w. Taylor of Ou:srio. thought the Conven-
ton was getting on too fast The best method would
be to call the roll by Counties aud let tbe credenas Of
delegates be presented and leave il to the COMMITTEES
,n Credentials only to settle the claims Of those dele
gates who hereafter present themselves.
Mr., c. NJ. Scholfed OF Oneida moved TO lay tho
motion Of Mr.. Ballard on the table. Carried.
NJ Taylor moved that the roll be called by countless
and that delegates present their credentials
Mr.. Clark b. Cochrsne Of Albany thought that the
Committee on Credentials should be left TO settle the
claims of delegates.
Mr. Martin j. Townsend Of Rensselaer, said that In
lis long experience he had known what credea
as were necessary settle the claims Of delegates 10
seats in Convention Of the people. All that is mecca
,ary must be to here and deliver names to the
Secretaries of the Convention They are then dele
gates from the people.
c. B. Cochrane--And let them say if they In
favor Of supporting the Government and the Const-
ton.
Mr.. Townsend moved to strike out from the resola-
ton of Mr. Taylor "by dispensing with credentials"
He did not suppose any one would present himseb
here who not the firm friend Of their Government
Mr.. Findlay, Mr.. King, thought the amendments
would embarrass the Convention. Onondaga Counsy
nigh. overwbelm all other parts of the State, wheu
the nominations 70 be made. He moved TO Lay me