Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-04

mated for Governor, VIM. CASTOR, of Bos-
ton. The State ticket was completed as
follows: For Lieutenant Governor, VIM. L..
Smith, of Springfield; Secretary of State,
Benz. 4. Wells, Of Willlsmstown; Treas
urer, N. Clark, of Lynn; Auditor, Waldo
Coburn, of Dedham; Attorney General, G.
OSgcod Morse, of Northampton.
The Platform.
The following are the resolutions adopted:
That the Democratic party seeks to re-
vive no dead issues, but stands by its prin-
ciples, which are suited to all times and
circumstances, supports the Federal Gov
eminent in all constitutional authority, re-
CARDS at this day, as Jefferson
did in his day, the true province
of republican government to be
protection of right and not of interest; de-
tends reserved rights of State and people
and opposes Capitalization that would i'm
pair or destroy constitutional rights or indie
pendence of other Departments as Execu-
tive and Legislative Departments, under
their rule, have done In overslaughing the
honest opinion of the Supreme Court OF the
Uni,e States, by increasing their numbers
and appointment of new judges who are
will, holds that the nearer approach that
can b, made to universal trade
the greater will be the advantage
of the Federal Government to the people
of Mass chusetts; insists on the substitu-
tim Of a banking system tibet shall not cost
the people higher per centage to create a
currency in few hands to loan at their
own prices to the industrial masses than 9TH
er people pay for money loans wherewth to
unfold enterprises and compensate the la
borers of the nation; opposes all legislation
that places railroads or any corporation be-
yond the jurisdiction of the people through
their Legislature.
Resolved, that the Republican party is
responsible for seduction of Democratic
members of Congress, to the corrupt
schemes Of the Republican party to rob the
people Of their money.
Resolved, that disgraceful, partial and
corrupt execution of the liquor law brings
all law into contempt, and calls for the in
dignant condemnation of every citizen who
believes Ia the impartial administration OF
justice.
Resolved, that intervention by the Fed
eral Adminislt ion in State politics, for the
benefit of its fAvorites and tee advauceme
of intrigues, is VIGOROUSLY felt in this CON-
monweath, and is hostile to the freedom
and purity of elections, an insult to popular
intelligence, and me-its the indignant rep
rotation of q people Jealous of their rig hts.
Resolved, that we invite cooperation,
and welcome to full fellowship in political
acti n, all patriotic ciIiz2ns who agree VIII
US in these principles, and are willing to
| unite to establish for their benefit and rule
as the government of State and Union
Resolved, that the time has arrived fol
regulating the hours of labor IN maniac
turing establishments TO 10 hours for day
or 90 hours for q week for women and
children: that this Convention pledge:
itself to support legislation as will secure
the enactment of such law.
| &The remaining resolutions are the same
as adopted by the State Democratic Con
vention of Aug. 6.
The Texas Democracy.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, Sept. 3.-The Demo
cratic State Convention met here to-da,
and after temporary organization and ap
pointing committees, adjourned to s A. NJ
Thursday. The contest for the guberns
torial nomination will be lively. judge
| John Ireland, of Sequin; Judge K. Cooke
of Waine, and Col. G. Wenkler, of Corsi
cana, are tie most prominent Candidates
Judge Ireland represents the anti-rall:oat
subsidy party. The others are eonserya
tive In their views. Since the unqualified
Withdrawal Of j. W. Throckmorton tn
railroad interests have not brought forwart
any one to represent them. l. is feare
they will appear at the proper time and ere
ate confusion in the Convention. Bot
parties are csnvsssiag tonight. Delegate
who have arrived during the day, from III
frontier counties, have increased Cooke
votes. His friends are confident of success
The opposition to railroad subsidies is yer
strong and bitter.
The New York Democracy.
The following is the text of the call for
Democratic State Convention:
The Democratic Republican Electors c
the State of New York, and all others VII
favor the restoration of pure and econom
cal government, municipal, State and Fedt
raj, andwho condemn monopoly, will elet
ore delegate from each assembly district
State convention TO be beld at Utic
Wednesday, the 1st of October next, {
twelve o'cock, noon, TO nominate cand
dates for State offices, and transact sue