New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-12
Republican Convention.
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named TIE Hon. L. G.. LArHAM Of Ontario temporary
Chairman.
Messrs Pringle Of Genesee and butcher Of New
York conducted the Chairman TO TIE platform. MIR.
Lapham was loudly cheered as he took the chair lie
addressed the Convention as follows:
GENTLEnEE or TuE CONVENTION: i return You
my sincere thanks for being cslled to preside tempo
rarily over the deliberations Of this Convention.
shall have occasion during the brief period shall oc-
rsason of NV inexporionce We are assembled gentle
men, az important period in the history oil our cou-
try and the deliberations Of the Convention, In tbs
hour of peril and trial. will be looked 10 by tpe people
with more than ordinary interest disposition exists
ia certain portions OF this COnederacy to rebel against
tie authority OF the Federal Government, winch has
been streng heniUg for more than qnarer OF een-
tury, which matured during the last DemocIhie Al
minst ration, and which has al last ipened INTO open
rebellion and warfare against our common countty'
We re- the dominant party in the State and natioh, can
afford 10 make Large concessions ana ay asue noio
party considerations for the sake OF uDitIg mo people
in the support of the Government, while we are
strongly aud unaerally opposed making any effort
Of peace concession TO rebels or traitors Win sfW III
their hands. Loud applause
II 10 in this patriotic spirit that invite you to enter
your deliberations to-day. TIE organs OF the party
we represent as believe, in good faith, early pro,
posed 10 lay aside party issues ard associatloIs, ana
G me uo 70 tie common work Of supporting and main,
timing tie Government irrespective OF party TIES ana
party conventions This proposition was Ielec'ed oy
our political adversaries who net together 10 party
convention last week, and placed ticket for State
officers In tie field but notwithstanding this, the peo-
pie we understsnd are here loud applauseI ior the
SINE pu pose Il a animates US 10 put IN nohnhion
ticket TO 10 forth The and single Issue OF main
tainilg the Government until rebellion Is put down
and the authority OF the Government fully restore1'
loud applause. Let Us go onward, then, with our
dutie', guiled only by the test applied by Jefferson
4 - ivf fhad "A d;ogbu pf yul
ard fidelity to the Government Of the country, and all
will be well. Loud cheers l await the further
action Of the Convention.
Mr.. Lapbams remarks were loudly applanded at
their close.
Mr.. Oar of St. Lawrence named the following ten
porary Secre aries: p. B. PRISGLE Of Chenmgoi H.
II. SHANNON of New-YOrk; K. u. SHERMAN OF
Oneida; JAMES Il. COOPER, A. 2. PERhELr Of Che
mung. Adopted.
IA. PIendergast OF Cbautaqqua moved n Com
mtee Of two from each Judicial District on creden-
tas, and order of business Adopted.
The Chair named the following Committee: la
District, Messrs. 0pdyke and Dams; lid District,
Messn. Madden and Curtis lid District, Messrs.
Coleman and Loughran; 1Vth District, Messrs. Beck
with and Hurlbut With District, Messrs. jenkins and
Latin; 9TH District, Mesrs. Truman and Boardman;
With District, Messrs. Morgan and FOlgeri With
District, Messrs. Prendergast and Harvey.
f. Ii. Roberts Of Oneida moved that the roll OF
counties be called and where contestants appear,
the delegates as published be accepted spd the con-
tested seats seferred TO the Committee Credentials.
Adopted.
On motion Of A. 6. Upham, the rules Of tho lass
Assembly were adopted to govern the proceedings Of
the Convention.
The roll of countiee Eas then called
Mr.. Dayton Of New-York objected to the name Of
Mr.. Shannon being on the list as Secretary. lie was
not member Of the Convention.
Aher warm debate among the New-York Delegs-
tion during which Mr.. Shannon stated that he was an
alternate, and supposed himself entiIledJo seat, be
withdrew bis name, and Ira A. Allen Of New-York
was substituted az Secretary.
William Orton of New-York moved chat the Com
miaee on Credentials be discharged from further con-
sideration.
contested election In tie &Ith District Of New
York was referred TO the New-Yofk delegation.
Another warm local controversy sprang up among
the New-Yorers and the motion laid the table.
w. Angel Of Alegsny moved o Committee Of two
from each Judicial District the permanent organiza
ton Adopted.
The Chair named the following Committee: With
District, Wm. Angel and Warren Ist, w. Oren and
Eastbrook; I'D, X. w. Smith, g. w. Sterlingi lid,
j. Il. Winslow, w. j. Hilton IVth, j. Clark, George
Sherman; Vth j. II. Wooster, ID. j. Wager VIIh,
U. K Wheeler, F. IL. Hyatt With, C. B. Pottle, G.
G. Munger.
l.. Thompson Of Albany, moved the following:
Re'o.SsS Ihs; Gsg%itiss q three Dc appointed to wal
tbsm toI 70 vn gh rs IN s..s eiet s,pess
traitor lighting agsins the DOn and The Constitution fths
United States aball lay down bis arms
Mr.. Rice of Cstarsugus said that the matter should
he left until the Committee on the order of business
has reported and moved to postpone the resolution til
then.
Mr.. Thompson advocated The adoption Of the resolu
ton. The other Committee has appointed Commit
tee on nominations, but has entertained ss yet
proposition for q conference. 1t is necessary we
shodld take some action.
Mr. sacke,t of Saratoga said that the subject should
be left to the Committee on the Order Of Business and
moved 10 lay the resolution on tho table for the
present.
Mr. Thompson explained that be offered the resOlu
ton became be supposed the Convention would take
recess till o'clock and the nominations Of the Com
mtee TO the other Convention might have got through
its work before them. lie withdrew the resolution.
The Clair wss glad the resolution had been with
drawn. The Committee the Order of Business
would doubtless take the matter of conference into
consideration and the other Convention would leave
from tbis discussion We are prepared to meet them
more than half way. LApplsuse.l
Mr.. Dayton moved when the Convention take re-
eess il be to meet at 4 o'clock. Carried.
L. Birdseye of Kings moved 10 appoint two from
each judicial district on resolutions.
delegate suggested that this should be delayed un-
izad an