New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-09
NETWORK, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1865.

amid loud cheering followed by cheers Mr. Greeley
ELECTORS AT LARGE
Mr.. WILLIAM r. STEWART Of the Committee TO Select
Electors at Large reported the Of Marshall o.
Roberts Of New York and Henry r. seden OF Monroe.
ANew-York delegate moved TO substitute the name of
Horace Greeley for that OF MaHha o. Roberts, but sub
sequently withdrew the notion and the report OF the
Committee was adopted
LIEUT. GOVERNOR
Mr.. sELKRIDGE Of Tonpkns nominated Mr. Aonzo B.
Cornell OF Ithaca candidate for acknowledgements.
Mr.. JAMES III. RAMSEY Of Albany seconded the nomina
tOn speaking in high terms Of the qualities possessed by
Mr.. Cornell for the position.
DELEGATE nominated Mr.. Augustus Frank Of Wyom
ing.
The ballot resulted as follows:
Mr.. AlOnzo b. Cornell ................... 219
Mr.. Augustus Frank..................-. SO
Mr.. f. gel......-..-.......--..-..-.....
The nomination of Mr. Cornell made unanimous.
CANAL COMMISSIONER
Mr.. Alexander Barclay OF Washington County
nominated for Canal Commissioner by reclamation.
INSPECTOR OF STATE PRISONS.
Sub Committee from the Soldiers and Sailors organi
cation received and their Chairman, Col. Lansing,
eloquently presented communication from that body
asking for the nomination Of Gen. Henry A. Barnum as
candidate for Inspector of state Prisons
His nomination made by reclamation.
CLERK OF THE COURT OF APPEALs.
Mr. CHARLES g. SPENCER moved that Col. Edward Ian
sing be nominated candidate for Clerk Of the Court Of
Appeals.
ii. Young.
The motion was carrled-2Ol TO 81, and Mr.. Youngs
nomination was made unanimous.
TIE PLATFORM.
c. NJ DEPEw, OF the Committee on Resolutions. sub
mittcd the following platform which was greeted and
adopted with repeated cheers:
Rcsolred, That we tender to Congress our warmest
Ia frF hl ftfr
which has accomplished the great work Of reconsrc-
ton Betrayed by recreaut President, assaed by tho
and their natural allies In the Northern States has per
sistenty aud firmly completed is work, step by step,
until nearly every State in rebellion again sit In the
S iri VI jIi lee ~ istTv Win The CONGRESS mat de.
creed the downfall Of slavery and be forever entitled to
the esteem Of the American people
brothers OF the south, commend and sympatze with
the spirit Of maguunmlty which has been exhibited To
those who whatever NAV have been their errors show
loyal sympathy with the principles Of impartial suffrage;
n Is invited by correspondpc acts OF loyalty until every
restriction aud disqualification is removed from those
who have been rebels rs well AS those who have been IN
Res0ired That the Republican party can fan 10
give tO the brave who defended the Union IN the ar
my aud navy the Insurance Of profound aud grateful
90 have been soldier % the Union Is ~ proud an
honor as 20 have been soldier Of the Revolution; the
country owes 10 ts soldiers and sailors s liberty It's go-
~ very NE and pledge ourselves 10 sustain every
just demand they make upon the people prompt payment
Of the bounes generous laws and the ssnmcnt OF tho
public lands under tho homestead law are the best com
peusaous that be made for their devoted aud self
Rssoired That we demand from the General Govern
mcnt pure and economical administration Of the public
Affairs the lc-cuiug of taxation, the prompt collection
al tho revenue the reduction OF the army and navy,
less prodgal management Of tho public ands, and.as
rapidly a. consistent the burdens resting upon
~ return 90 specie payments; thHt We especially De
maud such development ui the commercial, lnanufac-
turing, agricultural aud mining intoresi rs will enable
20 Increase public wealth, and thus more easily
Resoirsd, That tile honor Of the American people-as
Gear 20 us now as when welcomed death aud sorrow
DO defense OF the Uuion-demands the payment Of our
aud that we regard any atiompt repudiatng these
tracts cyAdln tner payment aA dl'honorng rs h he
eyes ~ mankind and crime against the national honor
only surpassed by The crime Of treason ltseH
Res1ircd. That welcome 90 our country the people
Of all lands that we believe IN geucout laws OF hatual
gntion and migration and that no matter what conn
try claims The birthplace az au American czcr the nag
should cover MN with ihe nnr.N niot hhtohhl power
and protect MN 10 pcSceaUo pursuits IN any quarter OF
Reoired That regarding the triumph Of the Democratic
party the greatest calamity that cOulc beal The Amer
: Grant ana schuyler Colfix We accept Them ~ the
representative ~ All that has been glorious and heroic
aud of tho wisdom and the courage OF kpub'
ucan stAtesmaushp Their election WILL bo assurance
that freedom will be maintained justice enforced and the
National honor protected
Resolred That the commercial prominence OF our State
largely due 90 ITS canals: that they should Dee managed
be- reiormed and that hr best Interest OF the Common
wealth demand their judicols enlargement and improve
mcnt 30 that their capacity may be utltied ana th9t
II Is the duty OF the General Government 10 Interest ITSELF
Ia this great work.
giving IT, cordial approval 90 tie administration or
Reuben L. FcuOn; that We honor him for his hieuy 70
principle Dis executive ability and his devotion 10 me
true Interests of the state; bis administration forms
proud page Ia the history OF New York, and his name
will be ever dear % the party oi freedom.
on motion. the officers Of the Convention were directed
20 inform the candidates OF their nominations and that
the state Committee DO empowered TO h vacancies
should any occur.
The respective Congressional delegations were then
called 20 report the OF electors and members OF
the state Committee and they reported The names may
be- found Oh editorial page.
on motion Waldo Hutchns. the members OF the state
Committee authorized to III any vacancies that may
occur In thcirnumbeS.
ADJOUgSNIENr
The Convention then adjourned sine de- with cheers
for the ticket