The New York herald., 1875-09-18

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FJ-iome rule 70 and localiEe jealously the
few ntrused 20 public servants, municipal state
srts-Equal and exact justice to all men; partial
seeenM@A free press; no gag laws Appause)
Ei0ha-Free mem uniform excise law; no sumptuary
NinthOHcih accountability enforced by better civl and
criminal remedes no private use OF public funds by pubic
by the always super
vsable by the State in the interest of the people
EereaThe party in power responsible for all legislation
TeJ-The Presidency apublic trust, private per
quisite; no third term Applause)
Thtrteen-Economy in the pvbc expense that labor may
be lightly burdened.
The democrats Of New York, in Convention assem-
bled pledge themselves their nominees and their rep
resentatives in Senate and Assembly TO follow where
honest and fearless chief magistrate has dared TO
lead reforming the administration Of our great canals
so long despoied in their construction, maintenance,
repairs and revenues; TO carry on with unwavering
purpose and fidelity wise measures TO increase the
efficiency of all departments Of the public works and
service, and TO persist in reducing State tax in
which the burdens have already been lghtened by the
retrenchments and reforms of a single year 10 the
amount Of nearly SO, 600 OO0 And upon this para
mount immediate and practical issue OF administrative
reform we cordially invite the cooperation Of every
true democrat, every liberal republican and all our
fellow citizens of whatever who willing, in
the coming State elections to unite with in support
ing reform candidates upon reform platform.
ADOPTION or PLATFORM
s. NJ. SHAW, of 0tsego, said he would like to say but
aword or two on these resolutions adopted by the Cen
ra Committee of the German democratic organization
Of New York as but Of the many evidences before
the committee showing that the people take deep in
10 lnnation AS 10 the expressions In regard 10 the
canal reforms they, too, had found odgment in the
public heart He moved that the resolutions be adopted
by rising vote, and that the audience participate.
The CHAIR then put the question: requesting those not
delegates to also rise if they favored the resoluiors
The whole body with few exceptions, rose and gave
three cheers for the platform, and the Chairman
declared it adopted.
The CHAIR anhounced that the next order of business
was the nomination of candidates.
Mr. LANING moved that tho nominations be made by
stcd uoce vote each delegate rising and announcing
NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
Mr.. LITrLEJoHN SAID he rose to place in nomination
candidate for the office of Secretary OF Statea man
foremost in the State who started out Silas Wright
democrat-a man who, when the great question OF
slavery arose identified himself with the republican
party. That question settled, and that party
now buried in oblivion he comes back again to the
democratic party He then referred to his candidates
services in France in securing the withdrawal OF French
troops from Mexico and avertng a war with France.
He had recently received high and responsible ap-
pointment from Governor Tden-(applause)-
whom he had cast bls voto iast rh faiI Tho
call for this Convention invited Of all
parties to participate in its work, for the purpose
our government God knows we have need of reform
now if we ever had. He had himself come into the
party for that purpose He had acted with this party
for three years and he was sincere in his action and
wishes IL the democratic party TO win IL must be
by getting help from those who had been against it.
He closed by nominating Mr. John Bigelow of Orange,
saying he would accept the nomination and if he did
he would bring with him many recruits to the
He moved that his nomination be made by accamation-
(Applause)
Mr. KINsETLA, of Kings county, said he had been in
struced by his delegation TO second this nomination,
and proceeded to say that the nomination of Mr. Bge
low would bring back the party many of those who
had been out of its ranks for long time We have in
our platform, adopted hard money plank. 1t was
democratic; it was the only position worthy of the
eternal principles of the party He therefore urged
the bringing back to the party Of all who stood ready
to return when they find US in the position the party
ought to stand.
Mr.. CALVIN, of New York, said he had the
honor behalf of the regular democracy of the great
city of New York. to second the nomination of Mr.
John Bigelow. He said he knew Mr. Bigelow TO be in
accord with the ilustrious members of the democratic
party in days past with Sas Wright William Marcy
and others He hailed with pleasure the reunion of old
time democrats He hailed the uniting of hands across
the bloody chasm which had divided our country The
democratic party of old TO its strength and
power and need all these eminent to into
council He also referred TO the prompt acceptance
of the position rendered Mr. John Bgeow by Governor
Tlden to carry forward the canal reform by invesgat
ing the alleged frauds.
Mr.. Littejohn's motion to make the nomination by
reclamation was carried with applause and with very
slight negative responses.
THE COMPTROLLER.
The next nomination for Comptroller.
Mr.. MURDOCH, of Chemung, said he took pleasure in
naming for the high and responsible office of Comp
troer who though coming from the little county
of Chemung, wasyet man of known ability and integ
rltya especially fitted for the place by experience
in the Office and by the possession OF all the requisite
qualifications He entirely in accord with Governor
Tden in his measures of reform. The whom he
would name true democrat and not a recent con-
vert to the faith. He named Locus Robinson, and
moved that his nomination be made by acclamation.
Carried without dissenting vote, and Mr. Robinson
nomination declared unanimous
The next nomination was for Attorney General
Mr.. HAsBRoUcK, of Rensselaer,, named Hon. Roswell
A. Parmenter, OF Rensselaer, county. He proceeded to
speak of his qualifications for the Office and of his de-
mocracy, which OF the Jacksonan stripe AS State
Senator he had proved his abilities and trustworthness
RUFUS W, PEcKHAM, Of Albany nominated Charles s.
Fairchid, which was received with much applause
He then took up the question OF reform, showing
there the greatest necessity for it, matter where
the blame might fall He said the Investigations thus
far had shown deplorabe state of things and so far
the services of the Attorney General concerned
Charles s. Fairchild had been the Attorney General
during the past year 1t had fallen upon him. Deputy
Attorney General to discharge the duties and he had
discharged them with ability and great good judgment
Mr.. LANING, of Erie, said it with pleasure no
rose to second the nomination of Mr. Fairchid. He
knew him we'll and knew him to be well qualified to
conduct the business of the Office He is of stern
incorruptbility Of decided abilities and well qualified
He would not consider his nomination reflection upon
his friend Mr. Parmenter, who was also gentlemen
well fitted for the place He said there no question
in the democratic party as TO reform That set
tied But there was, to some extent question of re-
formers. He therefore, thought, Mr.. Fairchd had
already taken part in the proceedings, he ought to be
allowed TO 90 on.
Mr. WALLACE of St. Lawrence pamed Mr. W. H.
Sawyer of that county, and spoke at length of his
Mr.. T. c. CAMPBELL, on behalf of the New York dele
CATION, sustained the nomination of Mr. Farchild and
TO his services in the prosecution Of the Police
Commission business Of Now York.
The Convention then proceeded to the vote by call Of
the roll.
When the roll call had proceeded as far as Livingston
county Mr. Hasbrouck rose and withdrew the name of
Mr.. Parmenter Mr.. Wallace also withdrew the name
of Mr.. Sawyer.
Mr.. ScHELL then renewed the motion he had
previously made that the call of the roll be dispensed
wthexciting great laughter by stating accidentally
as 'rolling the call'and that the nomination Of Mr.
Pairchld be made by acclamaton
Tha motion was adopted and the nomination declared
unanimous.
The next nomination was for
STATE TREASURER
Mr. CHILDs OF Seneca after referring to the nomna-
tons already made and the localities they represented
called attention TO the battles fought Cayuga county
and the gallant victories gained at times by the
racy their opponents The man he would name was
of those able TO win those victories He had done
II heretofore and he could do 1t again. His whole life
had been devoted TO finances He alone had discovered
and exposed dealcation in Auburn against the CITY,
He was just the man for Treasurer. He had always
been democrat, tried and always found true His
nomination, too they assured, would enable the
dcmocracyto send TO the State Senate sound democrat
in place of the republican Woodn. In closing he
named Charles N. Ross (Applause.)
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