New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-09-07
To the Associated PresG.
AIBAxY. "wednesday, Sept. 6. 1865.


Soon after II o'clock the Convention was
called to order by Peter Cagger Secretary OF the State
central Committee on whose motion the Hon. {. H.
winfield vas chosen President pro ten.
IN motion Of NJ. Brewer Of Jefferson. J.. o. Perrin
hd ?. Apgar appointed temporary Secretaries.
Ibe list OF delegates was then called, the names OF
Le contestants being omitted for Che present.
Do taking the chair Mr.. Winfield said he would not
esialn the Convention with any extended remarks.
lOa have met be said to discharge duty as important
a. any that has deyolyed upon the Democracy Of New
loIk Tor many years; Of much Importance from
ne nature Of the Offices 10 be filed IN view OF tue
1lss through which tic country has just passed.
We have just emerged from a great struggle where.
~ ue Government has Teasserted its strength and
tons
Tie party Of one idea. which has for some years past
aa eentrol Of the General Government and has admin
ntd me affairs OF our State is 10 pass into
i-A oolvion from which, in his opinion il were far
Emerged
lie Eork Demonstration and Of restoring harmony
t therefore, deyo.ye upon that old party which mas
administered the Government Of our country through
gmal! years OF It's prosperity.
10 restore harmony throughout the country is part
e mission OF that party which has sent you here TO
M fate the pous work and if you fully appreciate
80 suy your deliberations will be harmonious as
9 ~ tmP Ortanee Of the occasion demands.
nc OOk 1t for granted that abiding love Of the
s a ana determination 10 maintain it at any sacri-
mas always been the creed of our party, will
eAlend the night hand Of friendship to all who hold
s. Sane patriotic convictions. If we undertake 10
Oil OF public iunconares, II Will be 10 say that
s,.u, as lhey aIe IN favor Of maintaining the Gov.
W. t With the rights Of the States unimpaired.
fs.s Isu lnd0fse them. As TO the question of suf-
Gen., us OF necessity belong only TO the States con-
IN ~ VIII he the duty OF our party. IL ever was
ys, past 10 look after and care for the scared
SIaus VINO have returned 70 their homes 70 receive
onofs due them. They come TO us not necess arily
iI.S1sohss Oh the public bounty but whenever their
,eSnsss are at stake We stand pledged 10 see that
Interests are respected. No clam oil theirs must
i,van unpaid or unaGiusted And as for those who
a. heu manned and SCARED and unable 10 follow
saIa Pursuits from which the Ferris Of our country
srrs they shall receive al the hands of the Dem.
vhi as Oid the heroes Of the Revolution that pension
tavs tuel cue to support and cheer their declining
M, taxation must be equal TO meet the burdens
LI; ave Oeen imposed upon the country. Uponlthe
De s classes must not be imposed UNEQUAL taxes all
la,sPsfy Of the country, Of whatever nature must
hgp,i.s Air proportion. Thanking the Convention for
MsGng 30 atteniiyely TO these remarks, Mr. w said
he day "o"'' "o" Pi00ee" Win inc business OF
he -, o. D. Haskin said il would be remembered lin n
S5Hlns OF the contestants from New.York were
s,a ~ ed at the last Democrats State Convention
lels. u'r mature consideration the Tammany Hal
ssr,ssuon was recognized as the only regular reprc
hs'es OF The Democracy OF New York. In order
Ion ne pme Of the Convention, hc moved the adop.
ks We revolution be had the honor 20 offer at the
I..islee SonVeuii0n. as follows:
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