The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-10
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.

| PUIItICAl CUNvEHJIUNSs
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/ 4eeting Of the New York Oemocrotlo
State Committee.
ALBANY, July ., 1862.
| 4 meeting of The Democratic State Committee was
held II the Dslavn House to day, Dean Richmond in
| the chair, and Peter Caggsr Secretary.
In accordance with an invitation from the committee,
large number Of prominent democrats and Union
from all sections Of the State were present.
An advisory meeting was held as O'Clock 10 give
opportunity to these gentlemen express their
asts the duty and policy OF the dsmscrao organization
st this time.
Speeches were made BY Governor Seymour, Mayor
Wood. James Brooks, Calvert Comstock, Senator
Pruyn, 9. @. Hadsy, Elijah =. Purdy and others,
earnestly In favor Of immediate sucisnt reinforce
msnt Of the Army Of the Potsmac In favor Of
ditiona support Of the government, while maintaining
the right Of all patriotic citizens 70 oppose the srrors
corrupons and weakness in the administration Of that
government and In opposition 70 foreign Intervention.
After the expression Of these Views the meeting took
. recess until three O'Clock.
In the afternoon the conference meeting largely
attended, the prominent local organizations OF the demo-
cratic and Union parties being well represented.
Addresses made by 8. Church, 8. T. Fairchild,
and the leading representative In the Tammany and
Mozart organizations all Of whom expressed desire and
70 local oluorenCob pTos0nt
harmonious, unbroken front At the State Convention
After the meeting, which confined strictly TO the
interchange Of views, the Democratic state Committee
held private session at the Deavan House.
A communication from the Legislative caucus Of the
party received and read. II referred a sub.
committee, consisting Of Dean Richmond Elijah +. Purdy
and J. Hardenburgh
The following reply addressed to the Legislative
caucus by the committee -
GENrLsxKx-Your communication to the Democratic
State Committee, enclosing political address, in which
the actions and motives Of the democratic party have
been signally misrepresented has been submitted
| we are instructed BY them to reply: That
the patriotism Of the democratic party and its
loyalty TO the constitution need defence this
day The history Of the country for eighty-sx years.
during which democratic principles and councils have
predom,nated in It's policy and prosperity and peace at
home and respect and influence abroad have attended
its rule are sufficient vndication Of its character.
Tho unaniuity and energy with which tho democratic
masses Of tho loyal States have sustained the govern.
ment since its administration has fallen into adverse
hands that this devotion 10 country
all considerations Of partisan interest prejudice
attitude o. the party 50 ong fsaressy asserted s
the nation and the existence Of free institutions are in
peril again stands forth ready 70 seek the every
citizen who will rally to the cause Of his country and Of
This committee, disavowins nylpurpose to dictate
platform Of party principles or anticipate the
sions Of the State Convention. which will be called to
pass upon tho matters conscious that they reflect
the sentiments Of tho whole party when they say the de-
mceracy Of New York stand ready 70 unite with all
patriotic citizens, without reference 10 former party
combinations who agree in sustaining the government
the prosecution OF the existing against the rebel
lion by all the means within the or loyal people
for the purpose Of restoring the Union
tanning the constitution H. And are instructed
further 70 that 1t s the purpose Of the committee
calling next State Convention to invite the
tion OF all citizes upon tho simple but distinct plat
form Of the the Union and the
OF the laws But while these principles lead democrats
to act with patriotic citizens for this great purpose they
repel all idea Of political association with that class OF
fanatics who raising and acous issues
the only effect OF which 10 to divide the people Of the
loyal States exasperate still the different sections
Of the Union, and make its restoration impossible.
We have the honor 20 be, &c,
| ELIJAH +. PURDY,
J. HARDENBURGH
To Hon. Lyman Tremains, y. g. T. stranshsn, N. IL.
| Grinnel Thos H. Flagler, Committee
The following preamble and resolutions were una.
pimously adopted
| The Democratic state Central Committee being con.
vensd at this time merely for the transaction OF its or.
binary business, and not assuming to lay down any
platform or 10 adopt any resolutions in the and
behalf OF the democratic party In advance or tho state
Conyenton yo desire on two points that present them
sslves TO the public mind at this time OF gravest
importance to express their sentiments the following
res0lutons-
Resolved, That We view with admiration the heroic
courage shown by our army before Richmond, and are
filled with heartfelt gratitude from the self devotion and
desperate yaior which rung victory from the jaws
put fourth instant and energetic efforts 70 give
| tnat army long needed reiDforcements, and we
appeal 10 our fellow citizens NIL up the ranks which
are noby struggling to uphold the constitution and the
laws
Resolved, That pledge ourselves TO resist to the
| utmost Intervention in this by other gov
| enmsnts In any form under any prstext
and that the American people strong enough to put
down the rebellion the south and are wise enough
10 crush out malignant fanaticsm ~ tho North; aud
that they will not tolerate any interference their
fairs BY any foreign Power.
| DEAN RICHMOND, Chairman.
PETER CAGoSR, Secretary.
The time and place Of holding the State Convention
i win b. fixed hereafter.
| Adjourned.
vermeos Union State CenvenAaon.
Noxuuzsss, July Q, ises.
State Convention Of those who are In favor Of sus.
tanning the constitution and the unien and Of support
isg The national admnsssraon in the present crisis Of
the country, held here to-day, fer shs purpose s
nominating candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Co
vernon and Treasurer Stoddard B. Colby, OF Montps
isr was elected Presdsnt. The following nomination.
were unanimously msde:-Tor Governor Hon. Frederick
Holbrook, Of Brattlsboro the present incumbent fo
Lieutenant Governor, Hon. Paul Dillingham;, Of Water
bury for Treasurer j. @. Page, Esq, OF Rutland Re-
solutions adopted vorng the connseation Of the
| property and slaves Of rebels, urging the speedy
and ensctuai supprsssioa Of the rebellion, approving
tho general policy Of the national administration and
piedgng Vermont 10 furnish and money TO the las,