Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-09-12
POLITICAL.
New York RepubIicnn Convention

SARATOGA, September S-The Re-
publican State convention began its session
this morning in the town hail, which will
seat some fifteen hundred people Nearly all
the seats were occupid at eleven-fifteen. Hon.
Z. d. Morgan, chairman of the State executive
committee, called the convention TO order and
made an address whicl elected frequent out
bursts OF applause. He said that owing to
other things, the Democratic party having
been successful in some of the recent State
elections, ours among the number, had about
concluded that their shortcomings had been
either forgotten or forgiven, and they were
soon to be invested with the politics of the
nation. 1t is scarcely possible TO conceive of
a greater error. He who controls the destinies
Of nations, well as the affairs Of individuals,
has kindly permitted our Democratic friends
TO take a far-On view of the situation. But
years of probation and repentance will be
necessary before they can enter and possess
the promised land. We should approve the
course OF all faithful public servants, from the
highest to the lowest, whether they belong to
our party or the party of our opponents, and
reject all who are not worthy of whatever
party they claim. We extend the hand of
fellowship TO those OF our countTymen who
were unfortunately led to take up arms
against the United States; inculcste friendly
Intercourse with them, and let there be no
step backward in our efforts to return to specie
payment at the earliest possible day; ana the
period is not remote when we shall be again
rejoicing in the welfOre and prosperity OF our
common country.
hon. AIonzo B. Carneu was then unani-
mously chosen temporary chairman, and in
the course of his address said: " y on meet as
the representatives of the great party which
say ed the nation when its life was threatened
by rebellion; that party which, during twenty
years of its existence, has accom- pills ed more
TO conserve and promote the cause of good
government than all other parties since the
adoption OF the Federal constitution. The
Republican party has always been the party
of reform. IL was founded for the purpose OF
correcting the great national evil, and in this
benehcent WORK IL found but one enemy, the
Democratic party, which in It's efforts TO pre-
serve and extend slavery turned uTOn the
Union, and became the mother of rebellion,
and created reasonable sentiment which re-
suited in the assassination OF ePreSident and
plotted for the reputation OF the national
debt. Last year the democratic party blum
dered into electtng AN honest governor. While
l would not in the lea-t detract from the good
work in which the executive is so zealOusy
engaged, denounCe as false and hypOcriiical
the pretentlOnS OF the Democratic party.
The Republican party, through its attorney
general, inaus surated the war against the
canal ring, and q Republican legislature
proposed constitutional amendments, which
were last ear ratified by the people, as
SURFING the reformation of abuses in canal eX-
penCilures. IN our last Presidential cOuven-
tl2n. owing 10 unIOEtuna-e circumstances, a
portion OF our former members We're led away
and found themselves in hostile camp. The
| causes which led to this division have now
happily ceased, ,and many of our old colleagues
desire 10 resume their former allegiance Let
Us hold out the olive branch and welcome
their return; let no pride OF opinion or per-
sonal resentment longer separate from us
those VINO cherish our principles and desire
| to cooperate with us"
The convention reassemblSd at three
| o'clock, and George William Curtis was an
| pointed chairman, together with a uum Der of
vice presidents and secretaries, The platform
adopted declares the national government
should remain in the hands of those who sus-
tain the guarantees of the amended copstitu-
uon; and Ia pursuance of the past action of
the -iepublican party, and its good result tn e
welfare of the country requires lust oenar-
Gus and foTbearlng national uolicy IN the
southern States, firm refusal to use military
fOgf .-I,.
the constitution, and the local enforcement of
national authority by those only who are in
sympathy with such policy, and will heart
lly support IL; demands honesty, economy and
efhclency in every brsnch OF the state and
naLOnaI administrations; prompt inYeStiga.
| ton into all charges of wrong-dOing, and sum
mary exposure, prosecution and punishment
OF wrong-doerS; heartily GommendS the ac-
tton of all officers, whether of State or nation
al government, in honest efforts for the COR
rectlOn OF public abuses, and pledges them
constar and faithful support; guilty Offend
e1s, in the management OF canals should he
brought TO speedy punishment, and the exec
utlVe, under powers already conferred upon
him, should suspend all officers who have Vi
olated the law; further initiation OF the cur
rency, under any pretence whatever, would
be public calamity; the interests OF honest
industry, and the common welfare dem and
the speedlest possible return to specie pay
ments; the whole subject of taxation ought
70 he carefully and wisely reviewed, to the end
that Its burdens should bear equally
upon all; recognizing as conclusive the Presi-
uenJ pu0llc declaration that he is not q can
didate for denomination, and with sincereSt
gratitude for his patriotic services We declare
our unalterable opposition 10 the election of
any President Tor third term; the public
school is the bulwaTk of the American fepub-
lie, we therefore demand the unqualified
maintenance of the public school system and
It's support by equal taxation; we are opposed
10 all SectaTian appropriations, and we de-
nOunce as crime against liberty and repub-
lcan institutions any project for a Fectarian
division or perversiOn OF the school fund of
the State. The national admins istration, by
its steadfast fidelity to the principles of com
mercial honor, W its opposition to unsound
financial projects, by its calm avoidance of
collision with foreign powers, by its reliance
on justice and reason rather than force III the
settlement of disputes, Dy It's firm vindicatIOn
of the national dignity and authority, by
rigidly executing the Jaws, correcting abuses
punishlng offenders and enforcing retrench-
ment without bOastiui OStentatiOus preteu-
sion, deserves the gratitude of the American
people and adds lustre to the service in ths
war OF the distinguished soldier and patriot
who stands al its nBau.
The following ticket was nominated: For
secrcCary of state, Fred. w. Seward: CONT
IOllsT, General +. f. pinner; treasurer, Gen
eral f. A. Merritt: atJOTney-general, Geo l..
DantOrth; state engineer,s9 Il. Z. Cornell ;
canal commissioner, Wm.~E Tinsley; state
prison inspector, Rev. BeuOni 7, Ives.
Adjourned sine die.