Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-05
New York City Unrepresented.
A Platform for the Emergency.

New York City Unrepresented.
A Platform for the Emergency.
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ROCHESTER,, Oct. 4.-The Convention
was called to'order by Mr.. Tilden, Chair.
man Of tAe State Central Committee, who
delivered an address. He referred to the
dangers Of the Republic from centraizina
power. Tie creed of the Democratic party
was comprised in two ideas-first, limiting
governmental powers; second, throwing
= back governmental powers upon the States
and people. Decentralization prevails in the
Republics trusts to an extent never before
known. The Democratic party is predica-
ted upon purity in government. 1t has
never elected to the Presidency any man OF
the ordinary standard, like these Repub-
hcan Presidents, and the party would reject
the man who has filed public offices with
his relations, or had enriched himself by
presents. President Grant may not be con
scious Of the evil example which he has set,
but the tendency of such conduct is danger
Gus.
Referring 10 the affairs of the State OF
New York, the speaker said that in the era
of Democratic ascendancy corruption was
almost unknown. 1t was otherwise with
the Republican party. How at the time of
Republican dominancy the legislative bodies
were all purchasable. Twice within TWEEN
ty-tve years the office 6f the United States
had been put up at auction. The munich
pal corruption Of New York city results
nom the irresponsible power of the acting
Secretary Of the Bureaus and Commissioner
of Capitalization. They are the Out-gTowth
of twenty Years of a Republican Legisla-
ture, partnership Of plumber between
men Of both parties. III the effort to rescne
the country from the peryading corruption,
there should only be a generous rivalry.
He said, in conclusion, it is time now TO
proclaim TO enforce the decree that whoever
pluhdered the people, though he steal the
livery Of heaven TO serve the devil in, is no
Democrat.
The reference to the New York official
corruptions was enthusiastically applauded.
Clarkson n. Patton was then elected
temporary chairman. His election was
mahe by the wishes Of all delegations. Pat
ton then proceeded to deliver an address, in
the course of which be was frequently APP
Plauded, especially when he called upon the
convention to purge and purify its own par
~ Uf corruption.
The roll of contested delegates was then
Nd A anu at Ns1li VI lllt Vi
tic Seymour, the convention gave enthusi-
astir cheers.
Hewitt then proposed the reading of the
communication from the Tammany delega-
ton. The communication set forth that
for the sake of the success of the ticket,
their right to participate in the convention
is waived. Al the same time the delegation
pledge their support TO the ticket. Tire
mendSaus applause
Mr.. Dewett moved that there being now
no regular delegation present from New
York the roll of that city be omitted, and
deliheJatiOn of the previous question was
ordered, and the resolution adopted by 80
ayes TO noes. Applause.
Permanent organization was shen pro-
ceeGed with.
Gov. Seymour moved the admission Of
Francis Kuran as a delegate.
Mr.. Dewitt spoke against the motion.
tIoy. Seymour, in reply, said he appealed
10 The Convention to carry out the declara-
ton to frown down fraud and corruption.
Gov. Seymour's motion was withdrawn.
hereupOn the Committee on Credentials
was appointed, after witch the Convention
took recess 10 4 p. IN.
THeed's Triumph.
New YORK. Oct. A special dispatch
fpm Rochester says that the late Central
COMMITTEE, by a vote Of threee to one in
caucus this morning. decided to accept the
proposition allowing Tammany TO with
draw and to exclude the other cOntesting
delegates from this city. The decision is
viewed as the overwhelming sense of the
country delegates that the Tammany men
should de excluded, and that their exclusion
necessarily left no other organization of the
party in New York that had legitimate
claims to their seats. This is regarded as
triumph for Tweed.
Resolutions.
The Convention was called to order at )
p. IN. The various committees were an
{ DU,mced, and recess taken.
Tie committee on organization reported
for President Clarkson y. Potter, with eight
Vice Presidents and eight Secretaries. Mr..
Potter returned thanks for the honor con-
ferred, and the Convention proceeded to
business. The following is the substance of
the resolutions reported:
The first denUunceS the administration at
Washington as false to its pledges and to the
Constitution, and charges that it has kept
alive sectional hate, and refused amnesty to
submissive citizeals, and denied peace to re-
stored States: made the rich richer and the
poo scorer: squandered the public lands,
and Low seeks to perpetuate power by mill
tsry interference with popular assemblages
and elections
The second recognizes the emancipation
and enfranchiSement and equality before the
law Of the freedmen of the South as an in
eyitah.p consequence of the civil war and
the overthrow of the Tebsllion, and declares
il the duty Of all to sustain themyin all their
rights.
The third denounces the fraud and cor
rJptiOu Of New Y ork city, and demandsthe
immediate punishment Of those upon whom
guilt can bc fixed; declares that this deplor
able state Vi affairs was inaugurated by the
Republican party. and continued by them
through many years. under which the growth
ct eNtravacanca, peculation and fraud was
inevitable; and demand on the part Of the
n@zt Legislature, such further reforms in
Tire city charter as shall eradicate the legiS-
latiuu through which such frauds are pos
sjble. and secure among other things: !. An
early uppoi Hu!ty for the people Of the city
b. choose itew municipal officers. .. On the
pat of the Mayur a more complete control
OF, and su consequence, a more complete
responsibility for the subordinate depart
nIeuts OF the administration. 5. The liabili-
tv Of tire MAKO If New York. with all the
Mayors Of CITIES TO be- removed Ivy the
Governor, IN tl,e same manner as the Sher-
ifs Of counties are now removed upon proof
before him Of GalteaSauce in office or neg
lect Of Office 4. Flectious ia tie spring If
each wear. 81 A. 20 place in the hands Of the
people the power to make a complete
change Of the city government. >. The pub
Iicitv of acis at all times, and facilities to
the taxpayer 70 restrict and punish abuses,
AID to secure speedy trials Of offenders in
independent courts.
Tie fourth resolution fayors defining by
law the power Of towns and counties TO
create debt and levy taxes.
THE firth declares that while ready to
rirre the local administration Of abuses we
must not forget the corruption Of the Fed
e-sl Government, the prohigacies In the
CustomhOuse and Internal Revenue Boards
In the army. in the navy, in the highest
walks of Office as well as in municipalities;
al we call the attention of the people Il
H. tact that this corrupt power triumphed
Al controlled the recent Republican Con.
E.ation at Syracuse.
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