The Portland daily press., 1875-09-09
POLITICAL.
The New York Republican State Conven.

Convention was called to order in the town hall
by ex Gov. e. d Morgan, who made a short
Address, in which he urged care in choosing
candidates, and sad it was important 10 tax
payers that the Republicans shon control the
ate In order that The auIual tax 10 our chic
mmerclal city shall not again be thirty 8. ven
millions of dollars What the propi desire in
our pubic men is the capacity to discern at d
the courag- 10 pursue the right. We should
uphold all men who maintain the credit OF the
state. We should extend the hand of fellow
ship to those of our countrymen who were un
fortunately led to take up arms against us, and
cultivate friendly intercourse with them. Let
there lie no step backward In our efforts to re-
turn to specie payments at the ca lest possible
day, and the period is not remote when we
shall be again reducing in the welfare and
prosperity of our COMMON country.
Gov. Morgan then nominated Hon. A d.
Cornell as Temporary chairman, who made a
short address in which he reviewed the history
of the Democratic party as identified with all
that has Initiated against the we'll being of the
country TOR many years, and denounced it as
uuworthy of support and confidence. He said
last year it Numbered into the choice of an
honest Governor, who is striving to do his duty
WI conspicuous fidelity, and stra'ghtway the
Tammany crew sings the song OF reform, and
IN the name of tina much abused term is COM
mltti' & partisan Outrages in New York little if
any short Of those which characterized the
palmy days of the ring. The Republican par
ty, in city or country, will be found to be com
posed of the best citizens. In the church,
aUong business men. in the educated, induStri-
Gus, temperate and prosperous classes, the Re
publican element largely pre- eliminates, while
10 the haunts of idleness and in bar rooms and
among the vicious and ighoraut, the Democrat
ic party finds its chef support. Can there be
any doubt of the controlling influence of these
undeniable facts upon the respective parties
Reviewing the history of official conduc' in
this state, which party has proved ITSELF best
worthy OF confidence? l -nture tue assertion
that the Democratic party has produced ten
times as many official delinquents at d stolen
twenty times as much money as its opponents.
He suggested that all past differences between
the Republicans and L berals be obliteratea
aud the olive branch extended to thin. The
suggestion was received with great applause.
Secretaries were ,heu appointed and the roll
call followed. Only one contestlng delegate
was present
rhe Usual committees were appointed.
A delegate offered a resolution as coming
from the New York Tribune, endorsing the ac-
ton of Gov. Tilden, and assuring him of sup
port in his reform movement against the Can
al Ring, aud expr. ssing the hope that he will
purfv the Democratic party in order that the
Republicans may have foemen more worthy of
their steel.
Another resolution was offered that the Re-
publican party of this s ate absolutely oppose
States for third term.
All resolutions were referred to the commit
tee on resolutions. of which Benjamin K.
Phelps of New York CITY is chairman
A recess was then taken till o'clock
The COMMITTEE on permanent organization
reported George w. Curtis as permanent char
man, with number of Vice PRESIDENTS and
Secretaries, which was agreed to A commit
zee conducted MI Curtis 10 the chair. 10 the
C urse OF his remarks, eu,ogizlug the acts o.
the party, he said the Republican Convention
OF New York with uufa,i1g gratitude for the
illusuious and patriotic services of Gen Grant,
IS, upon great public princp'es, uI alter ably
opposed to the reelection OF any Pres dent for
third term, and it denounces as 'ata. to lib-r-
y auy sectarian assault upon the public school
system.
The convention on reassembling proceeded to
the nomination of Secretary of State, and
Frederick W. Seward of New York, was nomi-
mated by acc mation.
The committee on resolutions reported plat.
form including the following resolutions:
Fifth-The natlonai government SHOULD re-
nam 10 the haads of those who susta the
guarantees of the amended constitutions, and
III pursuance OF the past acton of the r publ
can party and Its good esult
Tbe welfare OF the country requires just,
generous and fOrbtariug dati0nal policy in the
Sou hern states, firm refu al to use the mill
tary except tor purposes clearly defined 10 the
duu bu6 lOC Al Gill em6QC OF ma
'Ional authority By those only who are 10 sym
pa,hy with such policy anu will heartily sup
port it
Sixth-Further Initiation of the currency I'm.
der ary pretence whatever would be publ
calamity The interests of honest industry
cd common welfare demand the speedest
possible return To specie pay meut.
Seventh-rhe whole subject of taxation
ought to be carefully and wisely reviewed to
he end that its burdens should bear equally
upon all.
Eighth Recognizing as conclusive the Pres.
dents public dec aration that he is not a can
didate for denomination, and with the sincrrest
gratitude for his patriotic services, we declare
our unal terable opposi ton to the election of
any President for third term
N,nth-The free public school is the bui
wark of the American Republic. We there
fore demand the unqualified maintenance of
the public school system and its support by
equal taxation We are opposed to ali secta-
rian APPROPRIATIONS and we ;enOunce as q crime
'galnSt liberty and Republican institutions any
project for a sectarian division or perverson of
the school fund of the state.
The remaining resolutions demand honesty
and economy in every branch Of the national
and state government, and a speedy punish.
ment OF guilty offenders in the management of
the canals, and supports the policy and acts of
the national administration.
The following is the remainder of the ticket
nominated: Com ntroer. Gen. f. E Spinner;
Treasurer, Gen. e. A Merritt; Attorney rem
eral, George L Danforth; State Engineer, 0.
q. 2. Carroll; Canal Commissioner. William
E L. Insley; State Prison Inspector. Rev.
Benoni l. Ives. Adjourned sine die.
Pennsylvania Democratic Stn Conven-
ri0n.
ERIE, Sept 8.-The Democratic State Con-
ven'ion met and was called to order BY John
Miller, chairman of the State Central Commit
tee. james Ellis of Schuylkill county, and
John ID. Stiles of Lehigb, were nominated
temporary officers. The various committees
were chosen.
The Committee on Permanent Organization
reported the name of Hendrck B. Wright of
Luzerne county for chairman who was unani-
mously elected. The remarks of Wright Oh
taking the char were well received. he was
applauded when he said the Democrats favored
bard money and the applause was greater when
be averred that they were not in favor of a
speedy resumption. Some lively skirmishiug
followed the announcement by the chair that
the report of the Committee on Permanent Or
had been adopted, though the list
of vice presidents and secretaries had not been
read. Objections were made that some of the
officers proposed were not Democrats, aud
that their seats were contested. Tue objections
were overruled and the chairs decision was
sustained. The Committee on Platforms
asked for more time TO complete their work
Grafton Of the committee.
The convention adjourned till tomorrow. 1t
is believed that the delay in reporting the
platform is caused by difference of opinion in
the currency question.
New Jersey Constitutional Amendments
Adopted
NEWARK, N. j. Sept 8.-The indications are
that all The constitutional amendments are
adopted by from 10000 to 10000 majority in the
state.
MARYLAND Republican Convention.
WESTMINSTER, Sept. 8.-The Republican
State Convention met here to day. Wiliam j.
Jones wa, appointed President, aud the con-
vention adjourned to meet in Baltimore, Sept.
% to take action upon report 10 he made by
q coumittre appointed to confer with all the
friends of reform throughout the
state, with view to the selection of candidates
T r Governor, Attorney General and Comptrol-
Ter.
Wisconsin Democratic Reform Conven-
ton.
MILWAUKEE, Sept S.-The Democratic Re-
toru State Convention met to day. Hon W.
ID, Maxoo was CHOSEN TEN 70 airy chairman.
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