The New York herald., 1875-09-30

soldier and alluded TO the action Of the democrats
who have acted accordance with the temper the
times by nominating a soldier Of fame and honor
delegate moved to nominate Mr.. Pierce by &C
clamation, which was seconded by Mr. BRYANT, Of
Boston, who paid glowing tribute 10 the claims
Of the patriotic soldier Of the Commonwealth
H. b. BLACKWELL, OF Boston thought no injustice
should be done to the other canddates Mr. Warner
and Mr., Blunt OF HaverhilL ballot was loudly
called for.
Mr. DENNIS of Haverhill a soldier presented on be-
half his delegation the name OF William Blunt of
Haverhill for the nomination of Secretary Of state
A ballot then ordered and proceeded with
BALLOT FOR SECRETARY or STATE.
The result Of the ballot for Secretary OF State was
as follows
Whole number OF votes cast.............. o9l
Necessary to choice ice...................-. $40 80
Menry L. fierce:
William E. Blunt. "a
Mr. Pierce was declared nominated amid great enthu-
siasm.
Before the declaration Of result of the ballot the
list Of members OF the State Central Committee was
read the Chairman read the following list Of eleven
additional members chosen by him, provided by
former resolution which provoked so much discussion
when II was introduced
Dist
1-George Marston, of New Bedford
2-John NJ Forbes, of Milton.
3-A W. Beard, OF Boston
4-George C. Richardson, of Boston
5-John Cummings, of Woburn
CT Willcomb, Of Ipswich
7-E lockwood Hoar Of Concord
81. B. Rndge, of Cambridge.
9-W W. Rice OF Worcester.
10-Wiam B. Washburn of Greenfield
1I-H. l.. Dawes of Pittsheld
A motion made that the Chairman, having person.
ally selected the above eleven members should have
power TO I'll any vacancy occurring, was carried
THE PLATFORM
The following resolutions reported and adopted
unanimously without debate:-
The republicans Of Massachusetts, in
SsS 5ss RI the their assnee to the 5eat ana
themselves that nothing in their makes
the s
teenth and Fifteenth amendments the constitution OF the
hat he
democratic party has AZ last formally pOiessed
vent and aterward overthrow sestemsn This pro
LESSON to5h tne % most past folly
nal tribute to the invincible righteousness Of
pabcsn party seeks to keep alive old issues in order
Sc Ab 0ae S review % eso
cheeally commit IL to history and with the in
the new duties Of the era Of the nation
us @ s s s the % sSAp Of ros.
personal character not an absolute guaranty Of fidelity
ballot box upon candidate for oce who fails this tes
hs hs o %hs no
siacken and for the elevation and purca
and faithfully ssrve welcoming the cooperation of their
p On snd Unworthy S ss %
ncon Of party may be driven from place and that official
suit may lead or the blow fan
That the republicans of Massachusetts in the dmnista
ton OF State Affairs recognizing privilege of class
tagonism between labor and capital but depreeatng
employed employer, win support such shall
develop the Of labor and of capital alike stimula
ing and dGusng the other into channels o
prosperity also all that the of
oil American citizens Of the Of
order the honest enforcement Of existing laws gd econ
ment Of the Commonwealth and reduction of taxation,
the last fiscal year by more than s2 c6Sooo following
sdSeon daring the , whole % period Of the
Of Of the repuocan party BY economy rpgay and fidelity in
That the President Of the United tho
gratitude country for the independence and
assumed the great responsbines OF his office and main
That the republican party halls with exceeding Joy the
many evidences Of in spirit and in purpose
tabence the restored States and makes haste testify
proof of pence with proof Of affection and regard
That we have no more earnest desire than that
party enjoy to the fullest extent those nes
maoe eessns 70 wheh we owe all our own prosperity uni
local self without the necessity of inter
That the republicans Of Massachusetts augures
will be celebrated by the complete restoration of fraternity
and they express the opinion that tho time has for the
That sound wen the wise and unbroken
requires Rss the Of hs cSef Gsssrncy o ssc
United States shond not exceed second term.
serss Of the welfare good faith the light q Al
and history TO inn ITS promises by the peedest
That irredeemabe currency Is national evil and when
continues beyond the necessity Of Its creation national
That the decentralization values caused by imitation of
labor which depend eadness and uniformity
OF vaue In the of spectators in gold
credit also involves the decentralization OF public private
conduct credit and expenditure speculation In the place
thrift ultimate prosaton Of trade and industry risk of in
ceasng crime and dshonor and tho whole train OF evils
which follow any departure from the homely virtue
that keeps its word and pays as il goes
That while gladly count the most significant
OF the good of the republican party regen
Grating Influences upon democratic fellow citizens
shown the better OF their Convention
this hall in their unreserved acceptance of the
tiona results republican anship and in their
nation office of trained in republican teachings
SERVICE protest that IL would be the height of impru
dence commit all that has been achieved for unoD free
dom and human rights to the keeping of party which had
no heart Tor the work and no stake In the glory.
The thanks OF the Convention returned to it's
various officers. Tho President and secretaries were
instructed TO notify the candidates OF their nomination
EUGENE H KELLOGG made short speech pledging the
Adams element, far he could for them 70
support Mr.. Rice, and was loudly appauded.
JOHN D. LONG, Of bingham, submitted the following
resolution, which was carried without dissent
RESOLUTION OF ENDORSEMENT.
That in nominating the Hon. Alexander H. Rice for
Governor of the Commonwealth confident that
his ability, his character, his experience in public
affairs, his honorable record of public service will
command will also the of the other nominees
of this Convention the suages Of the electors Mas
sachusetts.
The Convention, at seven O'Clock p NJ, adjourned
sine de.
AMERICAN TEMPERANCE UNION.