New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-13


and citizens OF Allegheny carried his point and MS ae
egatlon was admitted to the Convention. their rivals
being refused the privilege of stating their case 70 'he
body, and q compromise proposition 70 ADMIT nan "a
each delegation being rejected.
Col. Wllham T. Dove q hale old planter Of Montsom-
cry County, presided the Convention, ana LOT
warded Its business with promptness and decision
without waiting for formalties the construction OF
platform the Convention proceeded at once to nominate
a candidate for Controller. Col. Wooford was mrs.
named and after him the names Of Col John Deut OF
st. Mary's County, Mr.. Thomas j. Rider OF Wicomico'
and of Mr.. John NJ Miller Of Cecil, were presented
The speeches OF their friends being brief and earn
est Col. woolford successful on the hrst
ballot, receiving 10 votes than theR %
necessary for a choice. Baltimore City ana
County went almost solid for him as did Anne Arundel
the lower counties. Mr. Dent received 81 votes Mr.
Miller 49, and Mr. Ryder H. During Che call OF the ron
COL Patrick H. Nelson who cast the vote Of Frederick
County for Mr.. Dent made thrilling speech OF warning
against the third term Of wooord Grant, or any otner
man. imporing the Convention TO beware OF Cbsarisn
and to adhere to the old Democratic principle Oh
rotation in office. The appeal appeared TO nave h''e
effect for wooford received immediately the SOLID vote
OF five counties in succession and gained the requisite
majority OF the whole without difficulty.
For Clerk OF the Court Of Appeals an office TO whcn
term Of six years annual salary and perqustes
of about belong, Mr. James s. Franklin the pres
ent incumbent, Mr.. Thomas 8. Moore OF baltimore
County Mr.. John b. Brooke Of Prince George County,
Mr. James T. Briscoe Of Calvert, and Mr.. p. w. Downs
Of Caroline nominated. The contest was between
Mr. Moore rising and popular young politician OF this
city, and Mr. Franklin Of Morris Cscquers were numer
ous and demonstrated in favor OF Mr. Moore In that
portion Of the hall allotted to spectators. while Mr.
Franklin had more friends within the body OF the
Convention. On the first ballot neither OF the
candidates received majority, and Franklins plurality
was only four over Moore. Mr. Downes name was how
frta, IN Mr.
lin. As the second call OF the roll went on, Frankins
vote steadily increased until the last county Wor-
ceser responded he had the IS necessary to his nom
nation, with three four to spare though Just now
many could not determined for after another the
counties which had voted for Mr. Brooke and Mr. Brscoe
went over to him.
On tho formal announcement Mr. Franklin received II
votes. and his nomination at once made unanimous
Franklin served through the entire war of the REBEL
lion as a private in the Confederate army.
The resolutions were quickly disposed OF. the commit
tee for their preparation having been absent but few
minutes when they returned with set evidently made
previously and order They remarkable for moth
ing except the explicit manner IN which they condemn
ali new departures and the steal and this latter
I'm the face OF the fact that the entire Maryland Demo
cratic delegation Congress have taken their back pay
and all but two voted early and toen for It. Speeches
by Messrs franklin and Moore concluded the Conven
ton, which adjourned after only ono session.
The interest in the Maryland campaign, this
Fall will center rather around the election Of the Legs
lature which is choose to United States
Senator Hamilton than in the State officials. Gov.
White. ex-Govs Swami and Bowie. and ex Representa
tive william Merrck are all candidates for the SEN
atorship, the two former being the most prominent
THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 12.-The following resOlu-
tons were reported the Convention and unanimously
adopted:
Resolred That the Democratic Conservative party OF
MARYLAND in convention assembled reen its adhesion
recognizes and supports the legal constitutional au
thorfty of Federal Government, but insists upon
strict construction Of the Federal Constitution as neces
sary the preservation Of the reserved rights OF the
States and people, 10 opposes Capitalization as tue most
insidous and dangerous enemy OF popular right, and
will continue to denounce it in every gulse IN
people for sefgovernment 1t insists upon equal and
justice to all men, is opposed TO monop0os and
legislation the benefit of particular interests which
may be Injurious or preluacai 70 the mahy: anu
ton the prosperity of the whole people.
Resolccd That the general Departments Of our Gov
eminent legislative judicial. and executive nde
pendent in their several species under the Constitution
ia destructive of constitutional right defiance OF
the Others and should be resisted as dangerous TO civil
Res0ired That our Tariff laws, as adjusted and en-.
forced by the Republican party are discriminating and
injurious 10 the masses ana justice demands tnelr IeVs
ion with view tue alone, and not TO tax the
community for theibeneft OF particular interests
rived from the product of its labor and every just
measure tending improve the condition and promote
advancement OF the ldD0rlug classes receive
sympathy, and will command our cordial support.
ResOped, That earnestly deprecae the unjust and
discriminating laws under which the agricultural inter
of the country have suffered and we hereby pledge
efforts of the party to obtain for them redress
OF their grievances and equal justice.
ResoIped That, still adhering TO the policy OF preserv
ing the public lands for actual settlers who will improve
and TIL them deuOuDce all gifts OF such lands by the
Government 10 incorporated companies unscTupu-
ous and dan gerous of the public property fully
deserving the condemnation Of all just and patriotic
| citizens.
Resolved That the late action OF Congress in enacng
law for increase OF their and the salaries OF
other officers the Government Is in view " the de-
pressed condition OF The abOrng OF the
| fable, and. its immediate and unconditional repeal
should be demanded by the people.
ResoIued That the power prosperity and perpetuity
Of the State would depend upon the virtue and inte
gence OF its people, pledge party a liberal pro-
vision for the extension and improvement of the free
school system already auspicously naugurated by the
Democratic Conservative party IN this state
Resolved, That recommend and shall expect the
most rigid economy In every department OF the State
Government, and pledge our party 70 careful scru
tiny OF official conduct, and the prompt and vigorous
punishment Of all official delinquencies
Res0lped, That in presen ting our platform OF pr1nc
pies placing thereon candidates whose past record
OF devotion to the timehOn0red principles
herein announced, feel confident OF the sympathy
and support OF all honest patriotic citizens without re-
gard differences, aud we ask all VINO agree with
us TO unite main tanning the honor integrity, and dig
nifty OF our beloved State.
THE PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICAN CONVEN-
TION