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Dates to July 5.

uoieu Ocn. CaHDy 10 lntefpOSe no authority In
North Carolina in Radical State reconstruc-
tlon, but to prevent any opposition to the Rad
ical plan. ...., ..ft
The Fourth was generally celebrated through
out the country.
New YORK, July 5.-The contest for the
prizes in the American National Schuetzenfest
concluded on Saturday. Another man was
killed by shots from the SchuetZenfest He
was attending picnic at Bellvue Garden, sew
era blocks away. The expenses of the Fest
were 100000 ..,...r #e.
A riot occurred at Bellevue Gardens vester-
day, at theaFenians Picnic. The police quelled
| it before much harm was done
In the National Democratic Convention.
lloratio Seymour, of New York, was chosen
Permanent Chairman.
The delegation from the WOrkngmens Con-
venti0n were admitted to seats
| The delegations from Territories were ad-
mltted to honorary seats.
The Committee on Resolutions have prepar-
ed platform, substantially as follows:
The Democratic party, in National Conven-
tiOn assembled, standing, as ever, by the Con-
stltution OF the Government and the guaran
tees OF the liberties of the citizen, recognising
as consequences of the late civil war the ex-
tinctOn OF slavery and the heresy Of secession
with the return OF peace, demand,
Flrst-Ihc restoration of all the States to
their rights in the Union and the restoration
of civil Government to the American people
Second-Amnesty for all political offences,
and the regulation of the elective franchise in
the States by their citizens
Third-Payment of the national obligations
in strict accordance with their terms.
Fourth-Taxati0n of Government bonds to
the same extent that other property is taxed
Fitth-One currency for the Government
aud people, laborer, ofhce-holder, pensioner
and b0ndhOlder.
Sixth-Economy in the administration of the
Government nt-reductiOn of the standing army
and navy, abolition of the Frcedmen's Bureau
and MI political Observation-Disclosures designed to
secure negro supremacy; the simpficution of
the revenue system and discontinuance of
inquistora modes of assessing and collecting
internal revenue, so that the burdens of taxa
tion may be equaliZed and lessened and the
credit OF the Government increased. the cur
rency made good and the national debt funded
at Il lower rate of interest
Seventh-Rcform OF abuses in the Admins
tration-cxpulsiun of corrupt men from office,
the reservation of the public lands Tor homes
for the working people, restoration OF the right
tlI authority and independence of the Execu-
tive aud Judiciary. and subordnatinn of the
military TO the civil rule, to the end that usur-
patton by Congress and the despotism of the
sword may cease
Eighth-Equal rights and protection for nat
uraliZcd and native born citizens ut home and
abroad. n assertion of American nationality
which shall command the respect of Foreign
Powers and furnish example and encourage.
ment to people struggling for national integrity
and constitutional liberty.
to the soldiers and to President johnson
On taking the Chair. Gov. Seymour made an
eloquent speech. He counsclrd moderation,
tolrratIon and harmony. and said the most i'm
portant questions would be- forced on the con
sidcration of this Convention-some forced on
it by the resolutions of the late Chicago Con-
vention. He discussed freely the Republican
platform; accused that party of violating It's
own declarations against Reputation and une
quail taxation, and then asserted his sollctude
for the soldiers and sailors widows and or
phans. He accused the now dominant party
of eXtravagant waste of the public moneys. of
taintng the national credit, impeding immigra-
tion by overwhelming the laborer with taxa
tion, and breaking the guarantees of republi-
can liberty. He denied the assertion Of the
Republican Convention that the principles of
the sacred Declaration of Independence are
now sacred on every iuch OF American soil,
for in ten States Of the Union military power
supprcsses the civil law. Governor Seymour
closed his address amidst great cheering.
A large number of resolutions were pre-
scnted and referred, including that of the
thanks Of the nation to Chief Justice Chase.
for his ability, fidelity and impartiality in pre-
siding over the Court of impeachment; also,
resolution in favor Of increasing the pay of
soldiers and sailors by paying gold or its equiv
alent.
A resolution was adopted indorsing the re-
cent Proclamation of amnesty. The Conven-
ton then took recess to q o'clock. p. NJ,
The Democratic Convention reassembled at
4 o'clock.
The Secretary read a letter, from General
Franklin, President of the Soldiers and Sail
ors Convention, informing the Convention Of
the action of the body represented by him,
and desiring to know at what time it would
be the pleasure of the Convention to receive a
Committee with an address.
On motion, a Committee Of five was ap-
pointed to wait upon the Convention of Sol
diers and Sailors and invite them upon the
floor. a
The Committee soon appeared and took
places on the platform. f. 3'ai o.
Seymour introduced General Franklin, who
briefly addressed the Convention.
Col. O'Brien then, read the address ofthe
Soldiers and Sailors Convention. AT the
conclusion of its reading three cheers were
given for the soldiers and sailors. f@' 80
Loud calls were made for General Thomas
Ewing, Jr., who was introduced. and received
by rounds OF applause. He made speech of