New-York tribune., 1874-10-27
THE PROCEEDINGS

After the members of the General Commit
tee with Messrs Herman and and others. had
taken their seats the stage H. NJ Rowe Chairman OF
the Committee, called tho meeting to order and spoke
briefly of the purpose of the meeting and Of the charac-
ter OF the addresses expected He presented the
name OF the Hon. Henry c. Murphy for permanent
Chairman, with some euOgstio remarks. Mr. Murphy's
nomination received with hoarse cheering
in one part Of the house and laughter in
another, and tho vote his nomination brought
out o few Yeas and one or two sroDg-voiced
Nayr. Mr.. Murphy with an apoogctic preface begged
leave to offer two suggestions. This election, ho
said not perhaps. the most important that has ever
taken place the STATE but presents some momentous
questions [Cries OF "Louder," TO which Mr.. Murphy
replied that he sick and could not speak louder
The people of the State called on to express their
opinion concerning the treatment of an independent
State Of the Union, Louisana-upon the spectacle or
q sovereign State, independent as that OF New-fork,
forced to submit TO government which the people
did not choose military officer is now
eareering through the State, making political
arrests prior to election. and driving people to the
swamps and woods escape this paternal government
This ought to make blood of patriot Of every
lover of his country. burn within him Elect the men
known to be hostile to such usurpanon, elect
II possible the majority Of the next Congress and COM
pel Justice to the suffering people OF louisiana We
hone that NewYork will array herself beside ONO and
Indiana Another point is that We are TO elect Legsla
in Congress for the next six years Get possession OF
the Assembly and for Senator able 10
carry out right views Either OF the gentlemen behind
me Qurning to Messrs Seymour and Kernan) will
do admirably. Hearty applause.l The Republicans
will seek to divide you in the Assembly districts, and
every artce and trick will be used TO create dssensiOn
among you. and to divide your vote In the
Assembly districts. Don't be seduced from fealty
TO the party aud duty to your country.
IL is the duty of every Democrat 70 vote
the complete Democratic ticket, for 1t is excellent
throughout and there is not dishonest man upon IL.
(Applause.l
by the meetings
Resolved That the Democracy Of Kings Comfy rean-
nouncng their undying fidelity to the principles OF tho
by Jackson ndOrse the platform adopted by the Static
Convention Syracuse and pledge anew their support
rights Of the states Of local selfgovernmen Of hostility
TO C1sarsm longer occupancy OF the Presidential
office that enjoyed by Washington. OF restoraton
of tine southern States to good government and real
union aud OF honesty and integrity 10 the adInnistra-
ton of local. State, and National ofnces.
Rrsolced That IN aud characters OF Samuel
T. Tlden aud his associates upon the state ticket we
and enforcement Of these great principles, aud We
pledge them our heartiest cooperation and support
daes are Justly entitled to the support of all Democrats
and receive the undivided vote OF the party and
Rssoiced That Kings County, catching the tidal wave
and following la the wake Of lneiana and Ohio, Will
roll twelve thousand majority ior the Deinocrstio
ticket
long list Of vice.presden.s. containing over 100
Names including Mayor Hunter, W. c. Kingsley, w. c.
Dewitt, the Hon. Henry w. Slocum. Thomas Knsells,
Evan B. johnson. George G. Barnard, the Hon. Roger
A. Pryor. aud W. E. Robinson. accepted BY scclar
nation as was also q largo number OF secretaries.
Mr.. Murphy then proposed that tho nominations bo
taken up and spoke in the highest terms Of g. j. rden,
who he said. will DO o worthy occupant OF the chair
occupied by Marcy, Wright. and Seymour. After few
pleasant words concerning william Dorsheimer. and
approving remarks concerning the local nominations,
he pus the question upon the entire nominations as
once including state city, district county, and ward
nominations. and they were ratified with emphatic
demonstrations Of approval by tho assembly.
The Hon. Francis Herman wss then introduced, and
after being received with round Of cheers. at the ssg-
sestion OF Mr.. Murphy. made an address