New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-30
ton of the salary grab was greeted with hearty ep-
plause. The resolutions wero these:


Resored That renew our pledges % the citizens Of
New-York IN behalf OF an honest aud economical local
government and declare our desire to place In
official positions only faithful aud capable public
wants.
Resolved That we heartily approve Of the principles
enuncatcd by the Democratic State Convention held
utica on the LIST inst, ana indorse tho candidates
elected al That Convention as gentlemen whose cbarac
GER aud political history give of their honesty
capabiity, and fidelity; and will exert ourselves 10
give the Democratic State ticket majority worthy Of
this metropolis.
Resolved, That we congratulate the friends Of good
tue Democratic party In our sister States rs indicative
OF an early and decisive triumph OF the principles Of
generous return to the doctrines OF our fathers.
eso,red That we confidently and cordially present 70
preaching election, for the judiciary Offices. the names
vt Abraham r. Llwronce aud Charles Donohue, for
Justices Of the Supreme Court; Gilbert NJ. Spier and
Claudius L. Mcneil. for Judges Of the Superior Court
Henry Alker and David MeAdam, for Justices Of the
Marine Court; and for the County offices tho names OF
William c. Conner. for Sheriff, OF william Walsh, Tor
County Clerk, and Anthony Elckhof Richard Croker.
GilOn for Alderman.
Resoirea That we rejoice at the unity which prevails
our ranks all citizens regardless Of prior party pre-
o SSS SS1 TS1 S W ms Ro0pbca paPy and
that auy welcome she return OF those VINO TOT
faith Is superior to personal grievances, or
the temptations of a natural foe.
the Federal authorities with conduct of elections IN
States Of this Union opposed 10 1ne srt
of the Constitution aud as usurpaton leading directly
10 the overthrow OF Government by the people; that
even now we are Informed OF a wellmatured plan
the part OF certain Federal ocehoders to deprive TINS
city honest vote ana voice by false count on tho
nxht Of election: that we call upon all good citizens 70
carefully guard the polls, and warn those who would
degrade free suffrage 10 it's level in neiEhborng
City OF Philadelphia that long abused pubho Will not
submit 10 further indignity, and that state prions
afford the only safe repository for talent which finds
Occupation In corrupting elections.
ReSOiped That declare In favor OF Just ana hDeral
system OF puOc municipal improvements tlch 5uA az
develop the mterai interest Of Tho city, ana aHofd
aborers employ nent VITA iair ana reinnherAt"e com
peusatiOn
missions and appointments through custom hOh't lnHh
ences IN opposition the recognized maOrtes IN TINS
city and demand Of our representatives, M Legislature,
tuI and unqualified recognition OI inc rSA' " ioc4'
seli-gOvernmenC.
Resolred, That denouncc all representatives. in the
last Congress who shared III what IS known rs ohcA
pay :" and that we do especially condemn thOe OF our
own party VINO partcipated thoIen ana declare 1nenl
unworthy Of public confidence and support. We 70.
cognize also national humiliation aud Shame that
the President OF the United States VINO signed The ne
iariOus bill was hnseu beneficiary OF the Same 10 the
extent OF 100000
legislation aud III particular manner all onerous eK-
acOus which separate the producer from the consumer,
and also place the consumer and prciuoer At the mercy
Of privileged protected class, whose ohB IIsnt Is
nov er ana whose power is dcyodfTOm an incompetent,
corrupt, aud corrupting party administration
ReSolucd, That We call upon all who would preserve
the Democratic Republican system or government
founded by Washington Jefferson, ana Maolsoh TO re-
buke dangerous theories ana the corrupt practices OF
the present Administrations US utdpOIc acls; JUS aD-
sorption and Capitalization OF governmental powers;
It's incOmpetency, prohiSacy personal essislion' ana
fayOritism subYertug the plucesO Vi popular govern
ment aud destroying tho liberties OF toe people. In
conclusion We believe Absolutely essential an Immediate
restoration Of the principles Of purity economy. ana
efficiency which characterized tho early days Of the re-
public, and to ms end we promise r unce@hS devotion
OGercd by Peter d. Oiney
WbSrs1S A widespread alarm exists respecting tho
attitude and intentions Of some OF the Police Commas
soners IN tbs city supposed TO represent the Demo
cratic marty under the following law ot TINS state:
II shall duty OF the said Board OF Police In
the months Of August and september in the year o74
annually in each succeeding year Tor cach election
district in SAID city or county, TO select 10 serve rs
inspectors OF election, four persons QW0 Of whom on
state issues, shall be OF dlneTent pohucal ann
and opinions from their assOciates) and those
appointed 70 represent the party IN political minority
state issues IN the said CITY aud county 10 De haed
solely by such COmms ,Oucr OF such OF the Commission
ers Of Police in said Board VINO are representatives OF
Whereas Three out Of four inspectors In each elec
ton district have been appointed by said Board from the
opponents Of this party and ORGANIZATION, ana mere
faction been recognized in violation OF sdld law;
whereas weauthenticated rumors exist OF an inten,
10 deraud the Of this city OF their just and
honest expression at the polls through the inatrumen-
taltv Of SAID inspectors; Now,
Pesoired. That the meeting does hereby appoint
Committee consisting OF Samuel j. Tldeu John Kelly
John ". Chauler, john l. AgueW' ana feJet D. plutt
who are authorized and directed TO wait upon said Board
Liter with The prevailing sense OF insecurity above
aluded 10, to the end that such Commissioners may
election day and that said Commissioners shall appoint
from this organization suitable persons, VINO may super
wise voting and counting OF ballots OF various caud
dates on that day such persons selected have
the full protection Of the police force OF tins city
SPEECH OF JAMES 3. THAYER.
Gen james ) Thayer said that the great Democratic
party had rarely been assembled under auspices 50 IA
vorable The ticket nominated by the convention at
Utica presented the names Of honest, capable, we'll
worthy and thoroughly hrted for the position to which
they were TO be elevated. Never had the patriotism
patience and Of the representatives, OF the
Marty in convention been sorey tried as In the selec
ton OF these candidates. The spirit manifested had been
most wise and coDciliatory. Every effort had
been made 10 unite tho Democratic forces
and It was not their fault II tonight there
was not one banner alone, one device alone,
displayed and that the Democratic party in its old
strength and union oOes 10 united victory.
SPEECH or GEORGE NJ BERBE.
The Hon George NJ. Beebe said the Democratic party
had laDored long under burden OF oboquy from which
Il must now be freed 1t It's good behavior. II
feels that IL has all 1t could do TO aid patriots In
every RANK and party. In Ohio it asked goo1 men Of all
narties 10 ION with H. and IL succeeded There 1t has
pursued the policy here and 1t VIII succeed mere
This time il the last OF all for US to foH our banners
When the Chief Executive OF the nation makes common
cause with thieves in the Treasury 1t Is time for the De-
mocracv 10 be up and doing Butler oould not
pass Ms Salary Grab bill when he first introduced ti II
remained for L. ;. Grant To hound on COnSfcssmeh 10
agreeing 10 the bill before could be passed Inc prin-
cpes Of the Democratic party are necessary 20 the
petuy Of government lts record rs btght as the
uncouded glory Of tue noonday sun Inc Iapaely OF
highwayman and the common thiei we inust record
Tuesday next Whth 5HdiI kAuueh hoiA
OF OHIO and California
d. C. Calvin was introduced. He declared that when
the previous speaker alluded to the etatesmsnship OF
the Republican party, he made mistake In coupling
statesmansp with the Of Gen. Grant ana Score
tary Richardson. This the reason that adversely
hung over the country The Democratic party had al
WAYS been true to the Constitution Of the United States
He denounced the interference of the Federal Govern
ment with state rights, sho Wi III Louisiana and other
Southern States.
The Hon. {. :. Cox was then introduced a. one who
came originally FROM the State Of William Allen and the
Chairman was not cert9n whether ne was citizen OF