New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-16
THE MORNING SESSION.
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| ROCHESTER, May 15.-Moning brought little ap-
parent change in the ruling sentiment of the Con-
vention as asceraned last night. The leaders were
in earnest consultation until long after midnight,
and AGAIN early this forenoon. The cautious tone
manifested Yesterday by the veterans of the party
grew during the night, and 10 certain extent col
ored the sentiments of less oHtspoken members tins
morning. Ii was, indeed, conspicuousy visible IN
those groups Of country Democrats, who, through
curiosity or interest have come from the southern
counties of the State TO enlyen the Convention.
This perplexng question Of expediencyn the action
of the assembly aroused keen interest that, under
ordinary circumstances could not be evoked in the
election of national delegates The delegates them
selves manifested the liyeles appreciation OF the
emergency. and when they came into the hail. this
morning. displayed their appreciation OF the sltua-
ton by a prompt arrival III their places.
As usual the streets were eniyened with rumOrs
of fixed plans and conspracies, and from the ener
eetic arguments of the interested groups 1t might
be imagined that the Democratic party was about to
be sold and delivered to the Liberal Republicans.
There had been little difficulty in the State Central
Committee on fixing upon a presiding officer,
although all discussion of the subject of plat
form resulted in nothing like agreement or posi-
tive action of any sort previous to the assem-
blage Of the Convention. 1t was generally agreed
that the Hon. Clarkson n Potter at the head of the
Committee on Resolutions would embody the senti-
ment of the Convention and the Democratic party in
any instrument in which he had responsible handi-
work. The best of feeling prevailed however, and
the Convention came to order promptly evidently
bent on faithful work.
The appearance of Mr. Tilden, the Chairman of
the State Committee, was the signal for loud APP
plause, and the opening of the business on hand.
lsght fIflgT H.
cally received.
SPEECH OF SAMUEL J. TILDEN.
FELLOW CITIZENS You have been called together
from your several constituencies choose Representa-
tiyes who shall repair to the grand council or the
Democracy of the whole nation applause and 10 speak
for 100000 OF voters, who through evil report and
good report, who, through periods OF darkness and
merrill have carried the time honored banner OF
The Democracy through every obstacle, OF whatever
form even though IL be the restorm ITSELF they nave
had 70 have on any former occasion in anything
have to say opening the deliberations OF TINS body
aRiSf that might be- the Subject Of Of
opinion. II had anything to say In regard to tae
ts prncples TO its course. could but repeat to-day
what year ago nearly said in this hall TO similar
stances, practically according to the means that
against Corruption iSn appS Sse two grand and
twin evils of our tune that have threatened ana con-
that in beloved country. Fellow Democrats,
YOU are go counsel with the Democrats from every
part OF the Union upon this subject II Is not my PROV
nce TO advise believe that the 100000 OF Democratic
voters will go unitedly,, go with an organization
| unbroken, go with their ranks united, ana
| whatever they decide TO do they VIII give
victory TO whatever cause and to whatever candi;
dates they declare themselves In favor Of ApplauseI
think that your and noble traditions are 70
be surrendered or broken down; but suppose that
you will act wise men, and practical men, ana aot
all avail yourselves Of the best opportunity .nat
exists to work out for your cause wh "a ,bs
possible and believing In God, and believing IN INC
destiny Of your country you win 80 forward nGs yo
have been devoted from the very foundation OF ne Gov
eminent. IApplause trust that your s hsrmanv
devoid OF personal dssensions and personal
| m / am conscious myself In having sought
| any Of the h0nors able to be conferred ny TINS
great party In a career by no means short sometimes
10 have differed sometimes 70 have wounded sometimes
| In have excited agonism and luminosity, 1 have
never been thereby discouraged; l have never been
thereby INDUCED 70 yield at all In my sense OF duty,
or in the desire, which ! now repeat to yon,
thai We sboud act with harmony and with
nnanmiy that our deliberations should be marked with
ali those 9nslties OF mutual concession and personal
and that have belonged 10 the
party IN s days Of greatness and Its days of triumph
eonsratuate you the appearance and character OF
this assembly. congratulate yop thai although often