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The New York State Republican
Convention.
General John a, DIx Nominated for
GOVernOr-An Enthusiastic and Har-
mOniOus Session.

General John A DIx Nominated for
GOvernOr-An Enthusiastic and Har-
mOniOus Session.
UTICA, N. Y, Aug. 21.-The republican state
| convention assemb ed at noon. B. Piatt Car
| penter, Of Duchess, was chosen temp orary
chairman, and made somewhat humorous re-
| marks at the expense of Greeley. The usual
| committees were then appointed. and the con-
| vention took recess.
| The convention was again called to order at
| 4:SO Pm The committee on permanent organ
| ization reported Hon. W. Wheeler of Frank
lin county, for permanent chairman, which was
| agreed to. Hon. f. T. Lapham and Henry
| Ccwes conducted Mr.. Wheeler to tlfc chair.
| Wheeler spoke cloquently in support of Presi-
| den Grant, and denuncaton of the democratic
| party. The following platform was reported
| and adopted:
Resolved, that the rghtful purpose of the gov
eminent Is the security of individual liberty
| and equality before the law; that a return to
| power under any pretenCe, of the party which
| nurtured slavery, brought on war, and resisted
reconstruction, would necessarily impcrl that
| security and destroy the general confidence,
which has steadily increased under the repubi-
| can administration, we hold that the lawlessness
| which has disturbed some parts of the southern
| states, and which has been checked firmly, but
| gently and cOnstitutiOnay, by the national
| government, is due mainly TO feeling natur-
| ally embittcrCd by the issue of war and bv the
overthrow of old institutions, and constantly
| excited by the hope of democratic restoration.
| We believe, therefore, that the defeat and disOr-
| ganlzatlon OF the democratic party are inds-
| pensable to complete national harmony.
| Resolved, that the welfare of the state impera-
| lively requires that a reform in the interest of
| honesty and economy, which was so suspicious
| " begun last year, and which has broken the
Iammany ring and purified the bench, shall be
| continued and extended TO every branch of gov-
| eminent, The principles and history of the re-
| publican party, with the spotless character Of
| the candidates we present, are guarantees that
| their election would secure wise, faithful and
efficient administration of the state government.
| Resolved, that the modest patriotism, earnest
| purpose, sagacouS Judgment practical wisdom,
lncorruptlble integrity, and llustrious services
| of Ulysses S. Grant, have commended him to
the hearts and judgment of the American peo-
| pie, and that with him for leader we cannot
| IN future, any more than in the past fail of
| success.
| Resolved that in Senator Henry Wilson, our
nominee for vice president, we present states
man, who by force Of his character and efforts,
| without adventurous aids, has made his way
| from humble condition in life TO the front
| rank Of American citizens, and who during his
| long public career has been always an able ad-
| vocate and defender of every Just and benevo-
| lent purpose. With these nominees and on the
platform adopted at Philadelphia by the republi-
| can national convention, we confidently await
| the verdict of the American er le.
Resolved, in the profound ietion that a
| continued success ofsthe repub.. party is the
sole security of reform and progress, we heartily
| approve the general principles declared by the
| late republican convention at Philadelphia, and
| gladly ratty the nomination of Ulysses S.
Grant and Henry Wilson, pedging our most
| earnest and honorable efforts for their triumph
| ant election.
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| Yalor saved the Union, are held in undying
| honor. Their pensions are sacred debt, and
| the widows and orphans of those who died for
their country are the care of q grateful people,
We would extend the nations bounty to all
soldiers and sailors who, in the line of their
duty, became disabled and were honorably dis
| charged. We reflect with satisfaction that in
pay, bOuntieS, pensions and homestead grants
the nation has gone beyond all past examples
OF gratitude to its defenders.
Resolved, that the increase of state debt by
the amount of S6,600,C00 is an index of extrava-
gance and looseness of democratic management
OF our state finances, and is in striking contrast
with the reduction of the national debt by the
amount of 1881 ,404, S03 since March LIST, 1869,
and the constant and repeated abolition Of ma
honal taxes OF more than $3.50, 900 900, forwhch
we are indebted to republican congress and
republican administration.
Resolved, that the reform must come from the
party which saved the Union, and legalized
liberty, and which is now in this state in brave
prosecution Of the work of purifying our courts
redeeming municipal administrations, and Gle
waiting legislation.
Resolved, that we appeal with assured conf
dence to the electors of New York to sustain
national administration, whose fruits are pros
perity and peace, and to establish stare adj
mlnStratiOn which shall bring back an honora-
Die name and creditable government TO the
commonwealth.
Resolved, that VIC welcome TO our ranks
honest democrats who spurn the unprinciped
coaiitlon which seeks to ally them with the dis
carded elements of the republican party.
Resolved, that the time has come when the
main canals of the state of New York should
he adapted, by enlargement of their locks, to
steam navigation, and made as free TO the com.
merce OF the nation as an economical main
tenance OF them in good repair will permit and
that both of these results should be secured
without burdening the tax PAYERS of the state:
the hrst by accepting an appropriation from
the general government to improve one of the
national highways of commerce, and the second
by rclundng the canal debt of the state in bonds
having long period to run, and bearing a low
rate of interest
Resolved, that we point with pride to the pros
perity that has attended the canal commerce
since it has been in the conhol Of the republican
party.
Resolved, thatwe gratefully recognize the SER
vices of the able and faithful republican mem
beers of the senate and house of representatives
OF the United States, so conspicuously displayed
during the war and since its close, in support
and defence of republican principles.
Among the resolutions which specially called
lOrth hearty applause was the one welcoming
honest democrats to the republican ranks.
The convention then proceeded to the nomin-
alton of candidates. John G.. Robinson, VIM.
II. Robertson, Martin |. Townsend, Freeman
Clarke, Alexander S. Diven and Gen. John A.
Dix, were announc as candidates The latter
nv ttpOrpQ Nv Clarke 60
weed, as one who would draw to his support
large numbers OF honest democrats of the state
His nomination would increase the republican
majority to 100000 applause and three cheers),
The nomination Of Dix was seconded by L, De-
lated Smith, who said: We are about TO meet
powerful coalition, and we must meet it
with all our strength. Greeley will secure
republican votes and we must offset these with
the votes of honest democrats. This speech
when made, produced profound sensation.
The nomination Of Dix was also urged by II. K.
James Of st. Lawrence, Henry Clews, S. b
butcher, delegates from Ontario Jefferson Es.
sex, Cayuga, Herkimcr, Livingston and Madi-
son counties Gen. Biuce moved Dix's nomi.
nation by accamatOn. A few voices were
heard in the negative, and the chair said not
carried. The names of other candidates were
successfully withdrawn, whereupou the motion
was renewed and carried, and amid enthusiastic
cheering the chair announced Dix as the nomi-
nee.
Gen, John c. Robinson of Broome county was
nominated for lieutenant governor by vote Of
232, to III for state senator Thayer.
The convention then took a recess till eight
o'clock.
AT the evening session Hon. Lyman IRE
nam was nominated for congressman at large
the only other candidate being Gen. Woodlord.
The latter was strongly supported, but as much
stress was laid by the friends of Tremain upon
the prupricty Of the recognition Of civil as well
as military elements in politics, Woodford, in a
speech, withdrew, and Iremaln was nominated
by acclamaton
Reuben NJ. Stroud of Onondaga was nominated
I9r canal commissioner, and Ezra Graves of
herkimer for state prison inspector.
The convention proceeded TO the nominations
oil three electors at large Frederick Douglass