Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-09
BY TELEGRAPH.
The National Democratic Conven-
ton.


Alta quarter past twelve yesterday, Mr.,
Belmont, Chairman of the National Dem
ocratic Committee, called the Democratic
convention TO order at Tammany Hall,
and after brief welcoming and con-
gratulatory address, he presented as tenn
porary chairman Mr.. II. Palmer Of Wis
consin The announcement was received
with cheers and unanimously adopted.
' After briefly returning thanks, the
chairman presented Rev Mr.. Morgan OF
New York, who opened the convention
with prayer
Gen. McCook of Ohio moved rcsolu-
ton that, until the convention otherwise
provides. the rules Of the House OF Rep
resentatives shall govern the deliberations
of this body.
After considerable discussion, the reso-
luton was amended and finally adopted,
as follows:
Resolced, That the rules of the last
Democratic National Convention govern
this body until otherwise directed.
f. o. Pcrrine of New York was unani-
mously elected temporary secretary.
\ call of the convention by the Ma
tional Democratic committee was read.
Resolutions for the appointment Of
committees of one from each State on per
manent organization and on credentials
were adopted after lengthy discussion
on the right of the Territories to repre-
sentation in the convention, which was
not conceded. The co nmittees were then
appointed, and also one on resolutions and
platform. The Declar alton Of lndepcnd-
ence was then read, nd the convention
adjourned until Monday at ten o'clock
The committee on per uanent orgauila-
ton of the Democratic invention decid-
ed last evening by vote of Is to - to
make Horacio Seymour the permanent
President. lie was not flied last evening
apd accepted.
The committee on res buttons met Sa-
turday evening, and the following plat
form wa. presented by Hon. Henry c.
Murphey: 1t has the approval of Gov.
Seymour, Gov. Church, and the New
York delegation, and is regarded as GER
tain of adoption
The Democratic party in nationali con
vention assembled, standing as ever by
the Constitution as the foundation and
limitation Of the Government and the
guaranty OF the libertie, of the citizens ;
recognizing as the consequences of civil
war the extinction of slavery and OF
the heresy of secession with the return of
peace, demand
First-The restoration of the States to
their rights in the Union, and the restora-
ton of civil government to the American
people.
Second-Amnesty for all political Of
fences, and the regulation of the elective
franchise in the States by their citizens.
Third-The payment of the national
obligations in strict accordance with their
terms.
Fourth--The taxation of government
bonds to the same extent as that of other
property tax.
Fifth-One currency for the govern
ment and the people, the laborer and Of
fee holder, the pensioner and the bond
holder
Sixth-Economy in the administration
of the government, reduction of the
standing army and navy, abolition of the
freedmen's bureau and political instru-
mentalities designed to secure negro SUI
premacy, simplifcation of the system
and the discontinuance of inquisitional
modes Of assessing and collecting internal
revenue, so that the burdens of taxation
may be equalized and lessened, the credit
of the government increased, the currency
made good, and the national debt funded
at a lower rate Of interest.
Seventh-The reform of abuses in adj
ministration, the expulsion of corrupt
men from office, the reservation OF the
public lands for homes for the working
people, the restoration of rightful author
ity and independence to the executive
and judiciary, the subordination of the
military to the civil power, to the end
that the usurpations of Congress and the
despotism of the sword may cease.
Eighth-Equal rights and protection Tor
the naturalized and native-born citizens
at home and abroad, and an assertion OF
American nationality which shall COM
mand the respect of foreign powers and
furnish an example and an encourage
ment to people struggling for national
integrity and constitutional liberty.
Separate resolutions are devoted to
thanks to the soldiers and to President
johnson.