The Portland daily press., 1871-10-05
NEW YORK.

ROCHESTER, Oct. 4.-On the assembling of
inc State Convention, it was called to order
by Mr.. 5. j. Tilden, who made long speech
arralgning the Republican party as guilty OF
crimes q against the country by fostering nation
al corruption and engendering centralism in
our government. He drew comparison be-
tween Jefferson and Grant, and in reference
to the late affairs in New York said the NUM-
cipal corruplions Of New York city are the re-
suit OF irres ponsible power acting in the secre-
cy of bureaus and commissions. They are the
outgrOwth of twenty years of Republican leg
lslation at Albany, and partnership of plum
der between men of both parties, established
during that period. He closed as follows:
'Let the people Judge us by what we do to
cleanse our parties and to purify the official
trusts OF the country, and to elevate the stand
ard Of public morality. The principles are the
have always made fidelity to official trust and
Justice to the toiling masses who earn their
bread by the sweat of their brow fundament-
al article in the party creed. 1t is time now to
proclaim and enforce the decree that whoever
plumbers the people, though he steal the liyery
of heaven to serve the devil, is no Democrat"
The closing portion of Tilden's speech was
loudly applauded. Clarkson N Potter was
chosen temporary chairman and made brief
speech.
A communication from 4he New York Tam
many delegation was presented and read. 1t
sets out by citing the call of the State Com
mittee for the election of delegates to the State
Convention, and proceeds to say they have no
desire TO do anything to embalrass The action
of the convention, but claiming regularity. and
demanding the most rigid and searching inyes.
Lleation of the charges of corruption in New
York, in view OF aiding the success OF the
Democratic ticket they waive the right to par
tcIpate in the deliberations of the convention
ut the same time they pledge their active aad
energetic support to The ticket nominated by
the convention.
A resolution was then adopted, that in call.
ing the roll New York city be omitted, yeas,
W, nays, 4. Committees on permanent organ
'zation ana resolutions were appointed Also
committee on credentials. Thep a recess was
taken.
AT the afternoon session Gen. McQuade
withdrew his claim 10 seat from the first dis
trlct OF Oneida, and Francis Kerran was unan-
lmously invited to seat in the convention
committees on organization, resolutions and
contested seats were appointed with one va
cancy in each on the part of New York city.
At the evening session the committee on per
manent organization reported land the commit |
tee on resolutions The platform denouncing
CORFU Otion at Washington and arraigps the ad
minlstration tor everything it ever did or did |
not do, recognizes the emancipation and en-
reimbursement of the freedmen, and speaks of |
the New York frauds as follows: |
Resolved, That we view with Indignation the |
corruption and extravaganza rec ntly brought |
to light in the management of the municipal |
affairs of the city of New York. and depounce
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 when guilt can be |
liked. We appeal to records and facts to prove |
that he deporable condition of affairs existing |
in New York was inaueurated and fastened |
upon the city by system of irresponsible gov
eminent instituted by the Republican party, |
and continued by them for many years, under |
which the growth of extravaganza, peculation
InpVItqhtQ. nd tUa nd
the part of our next Legislature such further
reforms in the city charter as shall eradicate
the legislation through which such frauds were
possible, and secure among other things, LIST,
an early opportunity for the people of the CITY
to choose new municipal officers; ID, on the
part of the Mayor more complete control, and
consequently more complete responsibility for
subordinate departments of the administration;
Sd, the liability of the Mayor of New York |
With Mayors OF all cities, to be removed by the
Governor in the same manner as the sheriffs
ef counties are now removed upon proof before |
MIN OF malieasance in office or neglect Of duty |
AUD, eiections IN the spring of each year, so as
to place in the hands of the people the power
to make complete change of the city govern
ment, and 9th, the publicity of accounts at all
times, and for facilities to tax payers to restrain
and punish abuses, and secure speedy trials of
offenders in independent courts.
Speeches were made in endorsement of the
platform, by Francis Herman and others, when
the resolutions were'adopted and the conven-
tlon aoJourned TILL tomorrow morning, when
the State ticket will be nominated.
Qoiet Day in New York
New YORK, Oct. 4-To-day was a tranquil
one in the municipal affairs. The appearance
of the Mayor before Justice Bixby was the
only event of Importance
Financial Matters.
100000 of personal taxes have been collect
ed and nearly all the Croton aaueduct work
men have been paid.
The Board otApporti onment passed a reso'u-
tion that al the bonds hereafter issued shall be
issued in pursuance fits authority.
1t is reported that Deputy Controller Green
and Mayor Hall signed a warrant for the
money required to meet the current expenses
OF the Commissioners of Charities and Correc-
lions, and the employees will be paid to-mor-
row. The work on the Parks is proceeding
rapidly and orderly, the necessity Tor suspen-
sion having been avoided by yestel days action
of the Board OF Apportionment.
The COMMITTEE of Seventy.
The Mail says the work of the Committee of
Seventy so far is preparative, but will very
soon appear in results that will startle and de-
the money that liberal and patriotic citizens
can afford to give. Donations are requested to
be sent in at once.
One of Tweed's Enterprises.
The same paper says the New York Printing
Company have been paid from three to doz-
en- times for type setting, when in fact the type
was set but once.
A Tammany Victim.
The Post says of the Rochester Convention
THE State committee gratefully accepts the
offer OF Tammany. So Tammany vindicates
its right to control the party, confers upon
those WAC do not like to be seen in company
with 1t the great favor of relieving them of its
presence and then has everything its own
way"