The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04

list at all 10 must inevitably lie abused and the
abuse must progress 10 an extent absolutely intol-
cradle. The mere burden OF taxation induced by 1t
Is the leasr evil among us ioul progeny. Fraud
amt corruption become virtues under Its influence;
statues 10 he SET up as objects Of popular reyer-
crce ana similar huDors have been proposed for ITS
cultyaiors and, Il i he not eXtipated, VIII here
an, he deGreed 70 them.
Government restrained within the limits Of abso-
lute Necessity. may be supported by mode tax
imposed should always DC patent. They should be
plan, visible aud raipahle. The deceitful and
fraudulent methods Which have been devised to
draw money from the pockets OF the peopic without
their consciousness OF the imposition should be
abolished Duties and excuses Tor revenue belong
TO lh,s class.
SIGH FURTIvE METHODS OF OBTAINING MONEY
should he known only through the prosecutions
against criminals, The asserted difficulty OF sus-
tanning government unde, such system is anreal.
The public expenses need not be r eat, and the
net essity Of raising all revenue by taxation at the
moment ~ expenditure or before II Is suscep-
tble OF being utilized and made source or
great public benefit. However true It may be,
sre ultimately borne by the laborng class, they are,
new rtheless, in the nrst instance. collected nom
usage, every dollar required Tor the expenses OF
government should he ut once eXacted from the tax
duty OF grading against oilcal extravaganza.
Government mortgages upon labor, the most safe
and desirable OF nvestm ants, would cease; and, IN
their places. atrrirhted capitalists could contem-
plate only the approaching taxgathcrer. in self
defence they would then perform public duty
hitherto neglected. Legislative corruption would
be effectively opposed Under their keen scrutiny
no man wtose record was tainted could pass the
ordeal of an election. Long ana patient study has
convinced me that on the practicability OF estab
lishing precisely this popular surveillance rests
TUE LAST HOPE OUR REPUBLIC.
Paterna government IL not necessarily nlischiev-
ouS IN monarchy, hut IN republic based upon
universal suffrage it cannot fail to foster innumer:
government which devOtcs some or Its powers TO
putting monev IN mems pockets must employ
nous career OF rapine and favoritism. My deep
aversion to all these things has induced me to en-
courage the movement which you represent, ana
doubtless my name viii be presented for your con-
sderaton rs a nominee In that event
The strepgt and emph"ss Which have marked the
language employed by some gentlemen in address
ing ue OH this subject must be my excuse for say
ing what follows.
Success should, OF course, he an object. In the
present conditlon OF affairs other leadership will
anord better prospect Of attaining it, choice
can he made from many equally reliable az reform
ers, probably more capable OF pubic Ofce, and yet
less likely 10 combine formidable elements OF OppO-
sl!iou cOu III not consent to subscribe to platform
containing either procession OF faith a recanta
tim Of errors and promise OF amendment. The
existing practice requires this, and that practice
nay NOT yet be abruptly set aside. Love of that
absolute independence winch can hardly be main
tanned IN pubic office: desire to promote your
success instead o. impending it, and belief that
can thus best perform the individual citi-
mind an unaterabc resolve to remain IN private
station. Yours, truly, CHI O'C0NoR
rue tcadlns OF charles o'Conors letter was IN,
terrupted by APPLAUSE and especially the pass ges
claiming the democratic party the only organized
body agaiDSJ Capitalization.
Dnrilg tho reading OF Mr.. O'CouOr's letter,
when the PASSAGE was reached in which he states
That h" II compelled to repudiate the Baltimore
nomination OF Mr.. Grceev, the Convention was
most tumultuous IN its applause. Mr.. O'COnOrs
statement o, his discrimination to support a demo-
did also his endorsement OF the movement rel
sented by the Convention. Mr. OCOnors with
drawal OF his name rs no-~inee was received in
silence.
AZ the close Of the reading, which failed to elicit
response, the letter was referred to the Committee
on Platform.
PROCEEDING TO ORGANIZE.
MI VAN ALLGf, OF New York, moved resolution
comm teeman ON his state. Adopted
Mr.. scorlEip of PENNSYLVANIA, offered resolu.
ton appointing q Committee on Resolutions, con-
sisting of one rom each state.
Ap iowa delegate urged that the Convention
should perfect its permanent organization before
DONG any other business.
Another Iowa delegate moved MS an amendment
to the pending resolution substitute providing for
committees on permanent organization, rules aud
other committees.
After some discussion the original pending reso-
luton was withdrawn ana tne Chair ordered call
of the states Tor members Of the Committee on
Credentials. The following is
THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENrIALS:-
New York John J. Van Allcn; South Carolina, F. d,
Stokes rsnnsyaua L. accbs Maryld9;a Ed t,.,;
gan, william 81 hcaon; ,G,orsa, " P. Ramsey; iii.
Kan w9 aH"W a'"a '" Rsnnc ndn n"%
7. J. ,'.ayer; Missouri H. Marni Williams; kentucky
Ha Ina" S@S cyr sr' Vance cory ca laqT
y. g..
gioia' Joseph \, R@tAane; %sbra;ka, s " Brook;
No ether State was understood to respond; but
The conversation and confession, which the Chair
Jailed 10 check, rendered it nearly impossible to
hear anything
when California was called Samuel A. Bayard, of
New Jersey, read Ills anthoit y for the Democratic
Convention Of Cali otnia 90 represent that State.
ON motion 1t was agreed that MI. Bayard should
be permitted TO represent California.
GRIM JOKE.
Pending the call (EOhGE AJItNDIGU AM Of Ken
lucky moved that the Convention adjourn untit
we 10Th Of November. loud clics of MOI" "put
him out! &c., during which the party retired.i
lie was evidently intoxicated. His friends claim
his motion vas practical Joke.
ON motion Of Mr.. CHAUNCEf BURR, Of New Jersey,
1t was ordered that Committee of Permanent
organization We appointed, consisting OF one mem.
called, the representative Of each on said commit
tee was iaincd, as 'olows:--
COMMITTEE Of PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
New %"rR kexaaGs s" spau6s; RSnncts aceb
GGa9dy eGrTS Pan Hs naans lanes
H. riST,on; one ] :. Monalqn Nevada, y. ~ Poine:
fE 'Ii 1 IT, h He gI lava w fSs%n1 hNy%Fsn
soaih ca oina. Pr slokss; Wss9nsn. d: II webster;
Go.sSf; VEST vr. mia. jesse SdIer; Georgia " F. Ram.
bra:&a, pr. hrooE; Caiofria samrciJ. Bayard.
A recess was thea taken until hafpast four
Afternoon Session.
The CHAIR called the Convention to order at half.
past four L. NJ.
Mr.. HIBLER, of Kentucky, explained that Mr.. Val
ldnghams motion al the morning session for an
adjournment TO the , III Of November, was made
under q total misrepresentation OF Mr.. OCOnor's let
ter, Which he supposed alter debating platform
for adoption by this Convention, tended toward the
suggestion that this Convention he merged into the
Greeley movement. Mr.. Naandigham desired him
to apologize to the Convention and 10 the de-
n.ocracy OF the country for ms breach OF decorum
10 which he had been impeed by his intense de-
testaton OF Grecicylsn. Appause.)
On notion the apology was formally accepted,
and Mr.. Nalandigham invited to return to his
seat.
FILLING ct TIME.
While waiting the arrival OF committees Cham
cey Burr called upon, and made q stirring
speech. which was was warmly applauded.
Mr.. VAN ALLEN, OF New YORK, from the Commit |
tee Credentials, reported that most Of the States
except New England, were represented, aud asked
leave u report ml Their omol row, with the list OF
delegates, which was agreed TO.