New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-27
TRANSACTIONS OF THE CONVENTION.
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UTICA, N. Y, April 26.-The Democratic
State Convention met In the Utica Opera House to-day
The hall was handsomely decorated with flags and
coors the the main floor being nearly all taken
by the and outside attendants on the Conven
ton. There were, however, few in the galleries. AT
1890 y. M, l.. Masone, jr called the Convention to
order, and nominated the Hon. JnO. c. Jacobs at Tempo
rary Chairman Of the vention and c. NJ Holbrook as
Secretary, which was agreed to. Rufus Peckham Of
Albany and Judge Beech Of Queens were appointed to
conduct MI Jacobs to the chair On taking the CHAIR
Mr.. Jacobs addressed the Convention as follows
GENTLEMEN OF CONVENTION: For the honor OF be.
grateful for the Convention in Judgment will have
important bearing the political destiny OF our
policy which is to prevail councils Of the Republic
the s1 IN '1 ns ss'Gh ns @ GfnlST OF Of Al
yet TO be are called upon to celebrate win exua
century eea Sya'' he onr t hsory TSs Is not
place or the occasion TO review The political nai
denied that great political organization has taken
part in shaping the history Of the Republic For
ment of this country prosperity and peace The be
ginning of this century found batting under the lead
oorstc party has adhered through good evl report
does not become the enemies OF the DemYeratic
party TO assail its motives or it's patriotism.
GO years Of amazing progress: and boHndess prosperity
Frternal dscord civil strife, reckless extravaganza,
afaisprostr te commerce. aud pcrishing industry all
have followed the temporary overthrow OF the Demo
pledged TO restore the prosperity OF tho past Here in
something more than to promise We point With pride
10 the performances OF the Democratic branch vi our
State Government. All that is needed AZ Washington has
accomplished at Albany in the publication of public
affairs in economy, frngality, and honesty. in the ex
lcndture OF public money, in steady adherence TO fixed
Governmental policy the firm faith that the masses of
people TO be relied upon to guard Their own inter
ests and uphold the hands OF those who are true to them
party intends TO elect President OF the
United states this year statesman who VIII have pol
lev a statesman will surround himself not 10y adj
veniurers and by jobbers, but by statesmen Win q
expenditures at Washington many OF those lssues Weh
perpeX good men VI both parties VIII settle thenl
selves The American people are weary OF mere seani
prohgacy They desire an honest aud bslnessse ad-
nnlsraon Of the to the end n a ,nns
the old Democratic days. There Is bread ana No.
for all" NewYor& Las within it, borders more Than one
statesman who ui meet political necessities OF our
time. We have one beyond all others who mas had ths
found faithful II is Tor yc IL omans for
me to again you my grateful thanks and wi.,
your further pleasure
CONTESTS REFERRED TO A COMMITTEE.
The Secretary then proceeded to call the roll Of dele
gates When the call OF NewYork delegates was begun.
Ira shaer and said he claimed to represent the
LIST District instead of p. @. Duffy lie said he had his
credentials which he would hand IN He said there were
other contestants present
The Chair said the.lis OF delegates would be called,
and then the gentleman could have hearing
The Secretary proceeded with the reading. including
the names Of contestants OF New York and elsowhere
There were contestants from Columbia, Newfork, onon-
dzya Oswego and Wostchcster COuntes.
Mr. Waehner OF New-York nominated 4. o. Perrin for
Reading Secretary. Carried
Mr. weed OF Clinton moved the adoption OF the rules
OF tae NewYork State Assembly 10 govern this body
Carried.
Mr. Morris OF Kings moved the following:
1",a thc Tel ]
hereby authorized TO appoint one delegate rom eaeh
district to WHICH INC o sha Of so ali conesn
delegations.
Mr. Ira shafer speak when point of order was
raised and the Chair requested him to defer as he was
contestant
Mr.. sprggs OF Oneida offered the following
R>sor,d That The contcsng delegations from tho sew
eral districts be awarded seals on the moor OF he Nu
counties or districts participate IN ~ p,oce.uho un,
the Committee Credentials hereafter 70 ne aPohoa
shall report upon their respective claims ana SAID report
shall be- acted upon by the Convention
Mr. Chambers OF Erie Informed tho Chair that the Let
Dist let OF that county was contested
The Chair put the question first on Mr. Morr1ss reson
tIon as that called for committee on contested .ea
and II was adopted
The Chair announced the question on Mr.. spriggSs
resolution.
Mr. Beebe said that after appointing a Committee on
Contested Seats would be better to adjourn and not
GO on and take action with onehaf the Democracy 9
the state represented He claimed that the Donoc-
racy OF had right to speak to the Democracy
OF the State through resolutions adopted hero Thero
was no occasion for going hastily. We can take re-
cess Let the Committee Contested Seats do their
work. and then 20 forward
Mr. sprces said he was an Iious a. his friend from
Sullivan that should DO heard but oil he asked
was. Who shall be heardi lie withdrew bis resolution
until after the appointment OF the Committee on Con
The Chair then announced the following Committee on
Contested Seats:
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