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incompatible with the permanence of Repub-
lican institutions
He then nrooaode tcH discuss of great length

incompatible with the permanence of Repub-
lican institutions.
He then proceeds tol discuss at great length
the theories of protection and free trade, SHOW
ing Greeley Democratic views on these SUB
jects. He then suggests changes demanded by
our late experience. One is to abridge the pow
er of government to borrow money, by issuing
currency or otherwise for war. The generation
wagng war furnishes men and ought TO pay as
they go" Debts are tax on labor and govern
ments ought to be empowered to create them
He discusses different methods of taxation and
SAYS expenses of government should be eXacted
at once from tax payers, for this would insure
Yigilant watch on official expenditures. Pater-
nal government is fatal to Republican. All
these things have induced me to encourage the
movement which you represent, and douDtless
my name will be presented for your consldera-
ton for a nomination. In that event peg leave
respectfully, to withdraw it. The strength and
emphasis which have marked the language en-
ployed by some of the gentlemen in addressing
me on this subject must be my excuse for say
ing what follows. Success should of course be the
object in the present condition of affairs. Other
leadership will afford better prospect CT attain
ing it. The choice can be made from many
equally as reliable as the reformers, probably
more capable of public Office, and yet less likely
to combine formidable elements of opposition.
OConors letter WIS referred to the Committee
on Platform The Committee on Credentials is as
follows New York, Van Allen South Caro-
lima, Stokes, Pennsylvania, Jacobs Maryland,
Lockett; Delaware, Brown; Ohio, High;
Michigan, Wheaton Georgia, Ramsey; Illinois,
Hauley Indiana, Brannon Kansas, Brooks,
Wisconsin, Kennett; Iowa, Seavere; Missouri,
Williams, Kentucky, George; Tennessee,
Parish n North Carolina, Traul; West Virginia,
Vance Colbrant New Jersey, Potter Mis-
sissippi, Price; Virginia, Bcthune Nebraska,
Brook Alabama, Nesmith No other State re-
sponded.
We briefly condense the remainder Of the
proceedings, which at one time was rather tur-
bulent. Valandingham, of Kentucky, moved
an adjournment until November 2Qth, when he
was greeted with cries of put him OUT" when
his friends apologised by stating that it was
practical joke"
The committee on credentials reported YER
bally that the meeting was entirely harmonious,
which we state, Notwithstanding the private
note saying, Don't publish this"
None of the seats were contested. Ferry, of
Michigan, reported from the committee on per-
manent organization President, Lyons, of
Va, Vice President, Richards, of Ills, and
one from every State represented. Mr.. Bayard
of New jersey, who also represents California
moved that Blanton Duncan be first Vice Pres
ident, which was adopted Lyons, of Virgin
ia when conducted to the chair, ridculed the
Greeley party as a Dolly Warden party.
A committee on resolutions was adopted. A
motion to add labor delegates from New York
to the committee on resolutions caused great
confusion. The chairman refused to entertain
any motion, and upon motion the convention
adjourned to nine o'clock tomorrow.