The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-08-22
NEW YORK REPUBLICAN CON.
VENTION.


many outsiders, proceeded TO serenadC
Senator Conkling and Hon. Ellis II. Rob
erts, the member oil Congress OF this Dis.
trict. After the serenade guns were fired
and great enthusiasm was manifested
throughout the city.
It Is said that Mr.. Opdyke will with
draw from the canvass for Governor, leay
ing ex.Gov. Morgan and Senator Robert
son as the prominent candidates. Many
Of the New York city delegates are said
70 favor Morgan, with Cornell for Lieut.
Governor.
The Republican State Convention as
sembled at noon. B. Plstt Carpenter, oi
Dutchess county, was chosen temporary
Chairman, and made some humorous re-
marks at the expense Of Greeley.
A committee was appointed and the
Convention agreed that nominations be
made in open session. VIM. A. Wheeler
will be permanent Chairman.
Recess until 4 o'clock.
The Convention was called to order
at 4S0 P. NJ. ]. N. Dayton, from Com
mittee on permanent organization, re-
ported Hon. W. A. Wheeler Of Franklin
county, for permanent chairman, which
was agreed to. Hon. E. T. Tappan and
Henry Clems, were appointed a commit.
tee TO conduct Wheeler to the chair.
Wheeler spoke eloquently In support oil
General Grant and denunciation OF the
Democratic party.
Gen. Jno. A. Dix was nominated for
governor by acclsmation. Thurlow Weed
announced that the nomination would be
accepted.
The Committee on Platform and Reso-
lutions submitted the following report
which, being read, ELECTED much applause
and was unanimously adopted:
ReSOlred, That the rightful purpose OF
government is the security of individual
liberty and equality before the law, and
that the return to power, under any pre-
tense, Of the party which nurtured slavery,
brought on tho war and resisted recon.
strucLion would necessarily imperil that
security and destroy the general conf.
dence which has steadily increased under
a Republican administration; and we hold
that the lawlessness which has disturbed
some parts Of the Southern States, and
which has been checked firmly but gently
and constitutionally by the National Gov
ernment, is due mainly to a feeling natur.
ally embittered by the issue Of the war
and by the overthrow oi their old institu-
tions, and constantly excited by the hope
of Democratic restoration; we believe,
therefore, that the defeat and disorganiza-
tion Of the Democratic party are indis-
pensable to complete national harmony.
RsS0lued, That the welfare Of the State
imperatively requires that the reform in
the interest Of honesty and economy
which was so auspiciously begun last
year, and which has broken the Tam.
many Ring and purified the bench, shall
be continued and extended 10 every
branch of government. The principles
and history Of the Republican party,
with the spotless character ol the candi-
dates we present, are guarantees that
their election would secure wise, Iruit-
ful and efficient administration of the
State government.
ReS0lUed, That the modest patriotism,
earnest purpose, sagacious judgment, prac.
tical wisdom, incorruptible integrity and
illustrious services OF Ulysses s. Grant
have commended him to the hearts and
judgment OF the American people, and
that with him for our leader we cannot
in the future, moro than in the past, fail
ol success.
Resolred, That in Senator Henry Wilson,
our nominee for Vice President, we pre-.
sent statesman who, by the force of his
own character and efforts, without ad-
ventitious aids, has made his way from
an humble condition in life to the front
rank OF American citizens, and who, dur.
ing his long public career, has always
been an able advocate and defender of
every just and benevolent 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 people.
ReSOlUed, That in the profound convic-
ton that the continued success Of the Re.
publican party is the sole security of re-
form and progress, we heartily approve
the general principles declared by the
late Republican Convention at Philadel-
phia, and gladly ratity the nominations Of
U. s. Grant and Henry Wilson, pledging
our most earnest and honorable efforts for
their triumphant election.
ReS0lUed, That the soldiers and sailors
whose valor 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 in the care
Of grateful people; we would extend
this bounty to all soldiers and sailors who
in the line of duty became disabled and
were honorably discharged; we reflect
with satisfaction that, in the pay of boun.
ties, pensions and homestead grants, the
nation has gone beyond all examples of
gratitude to its defenders.
ReS0lped, That the increase of the State
debt by the amount Of $6,600,000, is an
index Of the extravaganza 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 1887, ,404 ,s03 since March 1st,
1859, and the constant and repeated abo.
lition Of the National taxes OF more than
$3.50, 900, 600, for which we are indebted
TO Republican Congress and Republican
administration.
ReSo!ped, That reform must come from
that 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 our mu.
nicipal administration and elevating legis.
lation.
Resolued, That we appeal with assured
confidence to the electors of New York
to sustain the National administration
whose fruits are prosperity and peace,
and to establish a State administration
which shall bring back an honorable
name and creditable movement 10 this
Commonwealth. %.
ReSotued, That we welcome to our ranks
honest Democrats who spurn the unprin.
cipled coalition which seeks to ally them
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