New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-03
MASSACHUSETTS.
THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION - LAST
YEARS TICKET RENOVATED.


BoSroN. Sent. 2-The Democratic State Con-
vention of Massachusetts, assembled in Faneul Hall to-
day Eleven hundred delegates are present. represent
ing all sections Of the State and the Convention Is char
acteriZed all through by harmony ana enthusiasm
The Hon. John G.AbDOt chairman, called the Sohyen-
ton to order, and Henry W. Payne OF Cambridge was
chosen President. He made brief speech upon taxing
the chair and the Convention then proceeded ini'
medieely to preliminary business such as the appoint
Of committees, etc. The nominations VIII not De
made until this afternoon. John Quincy Adams VIII DC
renOminated for Governor.
The following nominations for state officers were MADE
Goyeruor-JOhn quincy Adams Of quincy, a.
Lieut.. Governor, Reuben Noble OF MestheI secretary
of Adams Auditor. A. T. Devereaux OF salem; Attorney
General VIM G. ,EndcOt OF Salem. The state ticket ~
the same that last year. with the exception
Of Mr. George stearns who declined being candidate
for Lieut. Governor. and Mr.. Reuben b. Noble of West
field was nominated In his place. The several nOmina-
tons were made unanimous Mr. j. ;. Abbott OF Boston,
aud John r. Briggs Of Sheffield, were chosen Presidential
Loud calls were made for speech from Mr. Adams,
Judge Abbott briefly addrc sed the Convention euogz
ing Seymour and Blair and charging the Republicans
with gross extravaganza in managing the financial de
partuent Of the Government
The Committee Oh Resolutions reported series, as
follows;
Resoired by the Democracy OF Massachusetts, in Con
venton assembled That the people OF the United states
have suicltty proved by experience the lesson Oh MS
tory that the caprice OF majority is inolerabe tyranny
We therefore invoke the protection OF and demand an
the Constitution VI the United States.
Resoird That the leaders OF the Republican party in
Congress having shown CONSISTENT ana p.rsHteht pun
pose usup an the powers aud functions OF al the other
OF tie Government. tramplc on the Con
sututOn ia order To organic snl o! negro cotoles
dependent themselves by Whose aid they hope To per
pctnate their own power ana heuraze tue wte vote
Ot the south; To degrade ana deDase tnc hlg Once Oh
President by deposug It's present lhcunDeht Tor dner
OF political opinion, and In order TO satisfy their lux
for power thereby inevitably destroying tue basis OF our
National poty aud throwing down that great cOusttu
ona Department 10 De the mere football OF furious fac
tons. and 10 dc pnVe the supreme court when Is the
last defense OF oppressed minority, OF all power TO IN
qurc the canstuOnaity Of certain Congressional
onaemenis, thus planting the heel u party upon the
neck OF the ud,ary Itself that Their revolutionary
should be put to the test Of the organic law,
AMI be declared vcd that the time has come when every
must choose between the sovereignty OF n party
majority In Congress ana the supremacy OF the Constu'
10 oircd That Congressional reconstruction while
unsStesmanlke In its attempt to rule communities by
their least able classes ridiculous Ia It's pretensons
that Government can.0uly be Republican which ma
ton; that 10 is coneuptbe for its prcposterouG pretence
that ses which never got out OF the Union can be res
hy allowing both Houses Of Congress To be
occupied 10y vagrant sguattcrs who msepreseG the ais
elections pOute the yeiy fountain Of Congressional rep
resontaton; dangerous I'D establishing policy tue legal
results OF when 40 shown i ireland ahd l1and are III
Resorcd That we would earnestly recall the people 10
tie tried AMI proved wisdom OF the ancient doctrines
which require nom our law glyers strict construction
OF the letter Of the Constitution OF the United states and
the scrupuOI observance by Congress Of the reserved
rights OF the feyeral states.
Rsorcd Thgt gold and silver coin is tls only cOnst
ti0Lsl legal tcudcr, and while would have but one
currency for Az the Democracy Of Mssachusetts, now
.nand THAI It be restored "a the people at the
sf with the Interests .: the business
and labor OF the country.
Rfsoioei That while recognize the present neces-
y of tax on imports, renew our adherence to the
doctrine Of "A tarin solely for revenue.
RSsDlrcd That II tie lavish and reckless extravaganza
VI Republican rule IN National and state affairs IS 10 be
accepted opponents claim for iudciOus economy
hen insist upon Tgd pasiinOny IN the expenditure
II public money; applause every dollar received by
aXaton from the people. NOT absolutely necessary for
hc economical aud legitimate expenses of the Govern
ucut, t. be applied 20 the pyment OF the public debt
HtSOircd That while deny any responsibility for The
OF the present license law, are fully persuaded
4 the wisdom OF system Of regulating the sale %
liquors, distinguished from the principle OF total pro
htlOu.
Res0lrcd. That while depreea;e all attempts de
yaCt from the military fame blaCkCn the private
Laracter of Cen Grant We feel that when arms exert
" peace and ITS constitutional functions greatly
trangCd ana partially suspended by partisan violence, H.
people jealous OF Their liberties should not It hghcr
ct the hand which holds the sword. The nation needs
oW not the successful soldier skilled only In the arts OF
ar and prone rule by the swift methods of the camp
ut the wise and thoughtful statesman trained IN the
aent processes Of Cancellation and kindness aud rely
* alone upon the united and firm sway OF law and
lstice.
fs0ref That we hereby agree with the declaration OF
rucipes put forth by the Convention which met IN New
Ork CITY the 9TH day OF July last that cordially
DprOye OF the candidates selected and confidently ask
e suffrage OF all those who value the Constitution
CHER than platform, and love their country better
IAN any party, lOf HOlalO seymour ana fldnk L
lar, lr
The remaining resolutions ndOrse the claims OF the
diers and sailors the gratitude Of the country tie
and protection for natura1ed citizens abroad, ana pre-
Ut the names OF their candidates
The resolutions received WIN three cheers and
opted. The Convention dissolved at o'clock, with
eat applause FOR Seymour and BAR l
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