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

Is. cornell, CHAIRMAN OF tne state ConmlCtee,
Judge Robertson, OF Westchester county, nomi-
mated Mr.. David ]. Mitchell, OF OnOndaga, for
chairman He was unanimously
chosen and was conducted to the chair by Judge
Robertson and Mr.. Bachelor, OF Saratoga.
On taking the chair MIR. Mitchell briefly ad-
dressed the Convention as ollOws:
MR.. MITCHELL's SPEECH
GENTLEMEN OF THE Conventional return my
sincere thanks ior the honor GU have con erred in
calling upon me to preside temporarily over your
deliberations. Is as CRAFTY ing TO my feelings as
it was une expected. 1t might have Ialien to many
others more worthy but to no one who could
entertain more lively sense OF its duties and re-
spons' oilitles, or who could share in higher
estimate OF the principles and objects which have
called us together. The occasion upon which this
most respectable and patriotic assemDlage has
cern. We are met hare to-day not only to select
candidates lor some of the most responsible onices
shall conform to the honest and earnest sentl-
ments oi the people and that snail contribute TO
the .perpetulty Of the republican ascendaney
State and national AFFAIRS, so long, at
least, as that party SHAH adhere to the
course. And you VIII remember, my friends, that
came here as the represent atives OF a party
that emDodes unnincning advocacy of economy,
retrenchment and reform in every direction. one
year ago delegates met IN this building to noml-
nate ticket having ut 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
IL
then nominated gentleman Tor the office ol Chief
Executive of the State who has borne high the
STANDARD OF the republican party as the emblem OF
truth and justice who mas held tnat STANDARD as
high he did the American flag during the rebel
lion. Under him our state administration has been
a success. When this change effected our at
fairs were going downward course 1t is not ne
cessary to be specific, but cannot iOrbear an alu-
sion to the pronigate expenditure which augmented
the State debt by more than 500 00J, and VIII ch
has so largely increased the burdens OF taxation.
l congratulate you gentlemen, upon the sue
cessu adoption under republican management of
more auSplclOus system OF administration, and it
is our duty to-day to pursue the policy which has
been crowned witt, these beneticent results. Let
us continue to act Tor the best interests OF the
whole people. desire in this connection to speak
personally of the individual whose discharge of
public duty imparts consistency ana unity to re-
publican action. In the chief MAGISTRATE OF this
State, hose 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 hlgn
sense OF honor In the performance ofhs duty he mas
gathered fresh laurels The republican party have
right TO be proud OF their relationship to one
who has lully answered the requirements OF the
times, and whose official career has extorted
praise from sources most disposed to censure.
Nor can speak In less glowing terms OF tue ad-
mlnistratlon OF the general government. Our
standard bearer and our grea chiel, VINO led our
armies to victory IN the cause OF Union and lib-
erty, has proved as elcienl civil administration
rs he was in that capacity which brought Us at
abilities in dillerent 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 eOquently enforced by New YOrK's
favOrite son, is leading the country upward and
onward to a higher and more glorious destiny.
Let not forget on this occasion what every
patriot and lover OF his country should forever
bear in mind, that the insidious Ioe to republican
actions here and elsewhere that we are steeed
against the enemy and that we Will tolerate Its
legislative, judicial or municipal. We owe this
duty to ourselves and to our children, to the
throughout the world. / trust / may express the
hope that in our action to-day we shall derOgate
in no respect rom tue hugh professions Of the
republican party. Let dnspotted names be in
scribeG upon the banners under which we march to
victory at the polls. Let our candidates be men
who Will see to it faithfully that the peoples
money shall not be unlawfully taken from the
treasury have no doubt that such is your lnten-
tion. There can be question then In reference
to the issue. A solemn duty rests upon tnis Con-
venton 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 ticket must be success
1u because it is plainly to be observed that our
democratic opponents are q disabled and crumbling
mass. That faction, with the taint of dislOyalty
upon its garments, cannot cope with the republi-
clples OF right and equality. 1t was in that
faith that The war for the Union was car
employed in that Contest stiI exists. p'ae and
cannot he, overthrOwn. The party that pronounced
the war a failure has proved failure tsell. Its
shattered and demoraliZed remnants cannot be
successfully marsnalled against The forces that by
their vlgor energy and foresight saved the consti-
tuition and the Republic. Let AS, my friends, go
forward in this spirit and we cannot all to conquer.
Let us svoid dissention In ranks, keep the
dinal doctrines of our creed ever in view, and,
marching shoulder to shoulder to the contest now
impending, add another to the long list Of tTi-
umphs which have been achieved in The interest
OF good government, and which pramise perpetuity
to republican institutions in this la.nd Gentlemen
OF the Convention, what Is your pleasurey
On motion of Senator MADDrN John T. Cunning.
ningham, of Warren, and stephen b. French, OF
Suffolk, were appointed temporary secretaries.
The roll OF delegates was calledand there were
no contestants reported.
Judge ROBERTSON, OF Westchester, offered the fol-
lowing, which was adopted
Resolved Thst committee of two from each judicial
district be appointed to ominate permanent officers of
Mr.. DAVENPORT, of New York. offered the follow
ing:-
Resolved, That Committee Credentials, consisting
two from each judicial district be poiGed by the
MIR. HosKINs, of Wyoming, moved that a Com
mittee on Platform, to consist OF two delegates
from each judicial district, be appointed, to whom
all resolutions be referred without debate.
Mr.. STEVENS. ofLewls, moved to strike out that
part which provided that resolutions Ire referred
" ithout debate. lie did net want to see the reso-
iutions of any one suppressed in that way.
Mr.. DELAFIELD SMITH oppoeed the Amendment. 1t
did not suppress debate. The proposition was to
refer without debate in the first INSTANCE; hut
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 hn 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 disa ppr0v
ing OF the measure adopted by Congress incl easing
salaries, which he read, clicking mach applause
The resolution, under the motion just adopted, was
without debate.
Mr.. Hustled, OF Westchester, moved that the
rules OF the last Assembly be adopted Ior the gov
ernment oi this Convention. Adopted.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
The Chair announced the lollowing:-
committee on Resolutions. S.--Ge Urge Bliss and
Charles spencer, OF New York: Charles J. Lowery, |
Dl Kings; James W. Hustled, Of Westehester;
kares r. Eastop, of Albany; q. v. IL. LudinQton,
Of lIiuillvan; George Bachelor OF Saratoga; George
NJ. Gleason, OF ST. Lawrence; A. b. Getty, OF Os- |
wegy; c. G. Rice, OF Herkimer; seymour DEXTER, |
Of Ubemung; J. w. Dwight, OF rOmpkins; T. s. |
Mason of Ontario; G. C. Davidson OF Monres; |
rhaddeus c. Davis. OF Erie; George q. Hoskins, Sf |
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