Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-09-29

Ell. Roberts received the nomination fol-
State Engineer and Surveyor. VIM.
Bakley was nominated for Canal Com
missioner. Thomas Kirkpatrick was
nominated for States Prison Inspector.
In all the votes the names of both the
contesting delegations from New York
were called.
The Platform.
The members of the State Committee
were then announced, after which the
following resolutions were submitted for
adoption, and received with manifesta.
tons of applause.
The first fully endorses the administra-
ton of President Grant, recites as the re-
suit of his policy the study advance of
reconstruction the restoration of peace to
our frontier, the conclusion of an homer
able treaty with Great Britain, reform of
the civil service, economy in government,
the re auction of the national debt, ETC.,
and concludes by thanking President
Grant and the members of Congress who
contributed to bring about those results.
The second denounces the fraud and
corruption of New York city, the course
pursued by the authorities in regard to
the Orange procession, BY which
piteous massacre was encouraged, and
asks the aid of men of all parties to re-
deem the honor of the city, and declares
the Democratic party responsible for
these crimes, and that their success would
be national calamity.
The third calls upon Congress to con-
tinue to reduce taxation; declares In favor
of such tariff as will furnish the needed
revenue with the least injury to the peo-
pie and at the same time give protection
to our manufactures.
The fourth approves the measures ia
ken by Congress for the protection Of the
franchise and fsvors q law of registra-
ton that will give freedom and purity to
the elections.
The fifth favors wholesome legislation
for the prosperity, education and advance
ment of the laboring classes.
The sixth declares the people have q
right by legislation to prohibit the sale of
intoxicating liquors.
The seventh pronounces for cheap
transportation and for bringing bread
stuffs and products with the least expense
to the home markets of the East; repro
bates the profigscy and extravagance
which have characterized the Democratic
management of the canals and recon-
mends a judicious reduction of canal
tolls.
A strictly prohibitory resolution was
sought to be submitted in place of the
resolution on the sale of liquors, but 1t
received only one vote. Some words in
the second resolution charging the Demo
Gratis with attempts to debauch the Re-
publican organization, were stricken out
A resolution was then introduced recon-
mending the selection of honest men for
legislative officers. ALI the resolutions
were then adopted.
The convention then adjourned.
Roscoe Conkling made speech after
the adjournment eulogizing the Republi-
can party. He said the Withdrawing
delegations would come back again.
The Soreheads Gather TO Recite
Their Grievances.
The Greeley delegation meeting ress-
sembled. Sinclair Tousey was elected
President and Clinton Forbusn Vice
President.
Gen. Palmer moved the appointment of
a committee on resolutions.
Waldo Hutchins took the floor and pro-
ceeded to speak against the corruptions
of the opposing faction, and said he fa>
vored the issuance of an address and TAX
ing action which will unite their sympa-
thizers throughout the State.
Andrews followed in speech saying
they had to contend against the power
and patronage of the Government; yet the
people, against the Office holders, have
only been defeated by the thirty money
bags from Wall street, which were
brought also, Henry Clews had brought
money here to give the office-holders the
victory over the people. He severely
denounced Andrew Whites unfsirness
and stated that he had been told that
Hamilton Fish was to resign if White
carried the Convention, and he (White)
should have his place. Roscoe Conklng
was, in his judgment, responsible for the
present situation.
Gen. Palmer said if the object of the
Federal office-holders had been known,
they would have been defeated. Their
securing White as President of the Con-
vention was adeception to get an endorse
ment of the San Domingo job. The
speaker then referred to the charges
against Collector Murphy.
Moore stated that evertures had been
made last night by personal friends of
Gen. Grant to secure Kings county.
Other speeches followed in the same
strain, after which the meeting appointed
a committee to issue an address and call
State Convention if advisable, and then