The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-10-12
New York Democratic Convention.

The Democratic State Convention at
Rochester disappointed radical expecta-
ton by the entire harmony OF its proceed
| ings and the united front which it present
ed to its opponents. The question of the
double delegation from New York city
was settled by the Tammany delegates
waving their right to seats, for the pur-
pose OF harmony Clarkson n Potter
was made Chairman, with u full list of
Vice Presidents and Secretaries. The
| committee en- Resolutions reported the
following, among others, which were
adopted
Resolved. That the Democracy of New i ork
arralgn before the people Of the Union the Adj
miniStration at Washington AS false to its con-
stitutional obligations. 1t has prolonged dis
sensions that follow civil war. kept alive
sectional animosities refused amnesty to sub
missive citizens and denied peace to the restored
States; it has set up privileged classes and
initiated system OF exemption lrom taxation
and protection to moneNed interests. the ten
dency of which is to make rich richer and the
poor poorer; it has squandered on mammoth
corporations the lands which We're the pledged
heritage of settlers. and il now attempts to per-
petuate its power by recourse to the erossest
corruptions, by direct interference of Federal
Otlee-hOlders i'll popular elections, and by re-
sort to military force to suppress the civil tri-
buna> OF the country and TO control popular
aSSenblages and eectlonS-actS and uSurpa-
tions-which all history shows, are strides
towards despotism. and which, if not arrested.
must prove fatal TO our republican institutions
Resolved, That we recognize the emancipa-
ton of the freedmen of the South and their
entranchsement and perfect equality before the
law as the inevitable sequence OF the civil war
and of the overthrow of the rebellion against
the Union, and we hold il to be the duty of all
to sustain them III the enjoyment of their Csab-
lished rights and to aid them in promoting their
own welfare and the general prosperity Of the
country.
Resolved, That we view with Indignation the
corruption and extravaganza recently brought
to light III the management of the municipal
affairs Of the city Of New York, and denounce
AS unworthy OF our c0untcnance or federation
all who are responsible therefor We pledge
our best efforts TO prevent repetition Of such
abuses and will look with satisfaction upon the
punishment of all upon whom guilt can be fix.
ed. We appeal to records and facts to prove
that the deporahle condition of affairs existing
IN New DIRK was lnaugurated and fastened up
on the city by system of irresp onSible govern
mcnt instituted by the republican party ana
continued by it through many years, under
which the growth OF extravaganza, peculation
and fraud was inevitable: and we demand on
the part of our next Legislature such further
reforms in the city charter as Shall eradicate the
legislation through which such frauds We're
possible, and secure. among other things
First, an early opportunity for the people of
the city 10 choose new municipal officers; see
ond, on The part Of the Mayor mere complete
control, and, consequently, more complete re-
spOnSibility for the subordinate departments OF
administration; third, the liability of the Mayor
Of New York city, with the Mayors Of all other
cities. to he removed by the Governor in the
same manner us Sheriff, OF counties are now
removed, upon proof before him of malle;tsance
in office or neglect of duty fourth, elections IN
the Spring OF each year, SO as 10 place in the
hands Oft the people The power TO make com
pcte change of the City Governments: and
fifth the publicity Of accounts al all times, and
facilities TO taxpayers 10 restrain and punish
abuses. and 10 secure the speedy trials of Offend
ers in udrpcndcnt courts.
Resolved. That experience has shown the |
necessity Of restraining and defining by const- |
tutional enactment the power Of towns, coun-
ties and municipalities to create debt ana TO
tax the property of citizens.
Resolved That while ready and determined 10 |
purge local administrations of abu SEES, we must |
not lose sight of the duty OF correcting the con-
ttSscd and all-prcvailmg corruption in the Fed |
cral Governments. Congress and the executive, |
in cUuSllmmating THEN scheme of centralization |
openly diSregarded their constitutional obliga- |
tons and tempered with the Judiciary and so
the system OF expenditure, debt |
and paper money, rs to demoralize public sen |
timcnt and corrupt social and business life, aS |
well a> nearly all the channels of political adj |
and the proiiigaces IN the Gus |
tom House, internal Revenue boards. in the |
army and navy and in the highest walks of Of |
flee, as we'll IN municipalities. are ripe fruits
OF th, system. and vii call the attention OF the |
people TO the fact That this corrupt power |
triumphed in and controlled the recent Ropub- |
licam Convention ut Syracuse.
Resolved, That a> the registry laws, so far |
from preventing frauds in elections, have PROV |
ed shields. under the cover of which they can |
more easily be oOnsummated, we demand that |
some other safeguards he provided against Il |
fraudulent repetition OF votes, and dishonest |
canvas of the ballot, which are treason to Il |
government; and that we mp |
prove the passage Of the constitutional amend |
ment. now pending, making bribery a ground
of challenge to an eector. and denying suffrage |
alike to him that receives and him that offers a
corrupt nducement
Dicttrieh Willors .Ir., was nominated for
Secretary Of state; Asher z. Nichols for Comp |
troiler; Wheeler II. Bristol for Treasurer; and
Marshall b. Chunpain for Attorney General, |
receiving g. votes against T. for Charles O'Con-
nor: and the State ticket was completed as fol- |
lows: State Engineer and Surveyor, V an. X.
Richmond; Canal Commissioner, Geo. w.
Chapman: Inspector OF state Prisons David b.
Mcneil.