The New York herald., 1873-09-25
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVEN.
TION,

Judge Robertson, OF Westchester county, nomi- |
mated Mr.. David J. Mitchell, OF OnOndaga, for |
chairman. He was UNANIMOUSLY |
chosen and was conducted to the chair by Judge
and Mr.. Bachelor, OF Saratoga.
On taking the chair MIR. Mitchell briefly ad-
dressed the Convention as follOws:-
MR.. MITCHELL's SPEECH.
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTIONAL return my
sincere thanks lor the honor GU have conerred in
calling upon me to preside temporarily over your
twas it was aneXpected. It might have Ialen to many
others more worthy, but TO no one who could
entertain more lively sense OF Its duties and re-
spons plties, who could share in higher
estimate OF the principles and objects which have
called us together. The occasion upon which tnis
most respectable and patriotic assemDage has
been convened is one OF deep interest and con-
cern. We are met hare to-day not only to select
candidates some of the most responsible offices
in the STATE, but to indicate lines OF policy tnat
shall conform to the honest and earnest sentl-
nents OF the people and that snail contribute TO
State St 'A' and national arairs, 50 long at
wise maxims when nave heretofore ruled its
course And you VIII remember, my friends, tina;
We came here as the represen atives OF party
that emoodes unfncning advocacy OF economy,
retrenchment and reform IN every direction. one
year ago delegates met IN TINS building TO noml-
nate ticket, having at heart these cardinal OBJ
jects, and the fortunate choice then MADE was rati
fed by the people and became the instrument OF
wrestling the State government from the control Of
q corrupt and dangerous combination. There was
then nominated gentleman lor the office ol Chiei
Executive of the State who has borne high the
STANDARD OF the republican party as the emblem OF
truth and justice, who mas hed tnat STANDARD as
high as he did the American nag during the rebel
lion. Under him Olir state administration has been
a success. When this change was effected our af-
fairs were going downward course 1t is not ne
cessary to be specific, but cannot lOrbear an au-
sion to the prOilgate expenditure which augmented
the State debt by more than S6,00000J, and VIII !ch
has so largely increased the burdens oil taxation.
! congratulate you, gentlemen, upon the sue.
Cessu adoption under republican management OF
a more ausplclOus system OF administration, and 1T
is our duty to-day to pursue the policy which has
been crowned with these benefcent results. Let
us continue to act lor the best interests OF the
whole people. i desire in this connection to speak
personally OF the individual whose discharge OF
pubic duty imparts consistency and unity to re-
publican action In the chief magistrate OF this
State, whose nomination within these walls was
ratified by the popular voice, the people called into
the public service statesman distinguished both
before and since for his integrity purity and hIgn
sense OF honor In the performance ofhs duty he mas
gathered fresh aurels. The republican party have
a right TO be proud OF their relationship To one
who has lully answered the requirements OF the
times, and whose official career has extorted
Nor can speak IN less glowing terms OF tue ad-
mnstratlon OF the general government. Our
standard bearer and our grea chiel, VINO led our
armies to victory IN the cause OF Union and llb-
erty, has proved as efficient III civil administration
Us he was in that capacity which brought Us at
first to the knowledge and appreciation oi his
abilities in different sphere. The more we see
OF him the stronger he grows in the hearts OF the
people. His policy, seconded by able constitutional
advisers and elOquently enforced by New lork's
favorite son, is leading the country upward and
onward to higher and more glorious destiny.
Let us not forget on this occasion what every
patriot and lover OF his country should forever
bear in mind, that the nsidious Ioe TO republican
institutions is corruption. Let us prove by our
actions here and elsewhere that We are steeed
against the enemy and that we Will tolerate It's
presence In no department OF the government
legislative, judicial or municipal. We owe this
duty to ourselves and to our children, to the
memory OF our fathers and to the cause OF liberty
throughout the world. trust l may express the
nope that in our acton today we shall derogate
in no respect ron tue high professions OF the
republican party. Let unspotted names be in
scribeG upon the banners under which we march to
who win see to it faithfully that the peoples
money shall not be unlawtuliy taken from the
treasury. l have no doubt that such is your inten-
tion. There can be no question then IN reference
to the Issue. A solemn duty rests upon this Con-
vention; an imperative duty Tor the reason that
the skies are bright and the ticket that shall be
nominated by this spirit is sure to be triumphant
in November. say such Il ticket must be success
1ul, because it Is plainly to be observed that our
democratic opponents are q disabled and crumbling
mass. That faction, with the tant of dislOyalty
upon it's garments, cannot cope with the republi-
can party, bounded as it was upon the stern prin-
ciples OF right and equality. !t was in that
faith that the war for the Union was car
employed in that contest still exists, and
cannot he oyerthrown. The party that pronounced
shattered and demoralized remnants cannot be
successfully marshaled against the forces that by
tuition and the Republic. Let MS my liends 90
forward in this spirit and we cannot a to conquer.
Let US svod dssention III our ranks, keep the car
dnal doctrines OF our creed ever IN view, and,
marching shoulder to shoulder to the contest now
impending, add another to the long st of tri-
umphs which have been achieved in the interest
OF good government and which premise perpetuity
to republican institutions in this la.nd Gentlemen
OF the Convention, what Is your pleasurey
On motion of Senator MADDFN, John 7. Cunning
ningham of Warren, and stephen b. French, of
Suffolk, were appointed temporary secretaries.
The roll of delegates was caliedland there were
no con testarts reported.
Judge RoRERTsON OF Westchester, offered the fol-
lowing which was adopted:-
Resolved. Thst committee of two from each judicial
district be appointed to nomnate permanent officers of
MIR. DAVENPORT, of New York, offered the follow.
ing:-
Resolved Thata Committee on Credentials consisting
Of two from each Judicial district be aSpoimed by the
MIR. HosKrNs, of Wyoming, moved that a Com
mlttee on Platform, to consist OF Two delegates
from each judicial district be appointed, u whom
all resolutions be referred without debate.
Mr. STEVENS. OF Lewis, moved to strike out that
part which provided that resolutions Ire referred
without debate lie did net want to see the .reso-
iutions OF any one suppressed in that waI.
Mr.. DELAFIELD SMITH opp0eed the Amendment 1t
did not suppress debate. The proposition was to
refer without debate in the first instance; hit
when the report OF the committee comes in any
gentleman may debate. The course proposed was
the usual and the proper course.
Mr.. STEPHENS OF Lewis, urged that IL was af1 the
power OF the Convention TO cut OF debate By the
previous question. That be was opposed to. The
amendment was rejected and the resolution was
adopted.
FIRST STAB AT THE CONGRESSIONAL SALARY STEAL.
Mr.. ISAAC DAYTON offered y resolution dlsappr0v.
ing OF the Measure Adopted by Congress increasing
salaries which he read, eCrng mgch applause.
The resolution, under the motion just.adopted, was
referred, without debate.
Mr.. Hustled OF Westchester, moved that the
rules OF the last Assembly be adopted ior the gov
oi this Convention. Adopted.
COMMITTEES ATF0INTED
The Chair announced the lollowing:-
committee on ResOtutiOnSs- Bliss and
Charles spencer, OF New York; Charles J. Lowery,
OF kings; James w. Hustled Of Westchester;
Charles +. aston OF Albany; q. V. II. Ludine ton,
ol|'uhvan; George Bachelor, OF Saratoga; George
NJ Gleason, OF ST. Lawrence; A. B. Getty, OF Os-
wegy; &. c. Rice, OF Herklmer; Seym0ur DEXTER,
of Chemung; J. W. Dwight OF TompkIns; i. $.
Mason OF ontario; e. Z. Davidson, OF Monras;
Thaudeus c. Davis. OF Erie; George q. Hoskins, tsf
Ivam