New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-23

to desst. At sig o'clock the Convention was again
called to order but only to adjourn again until zig
o'clock.
At the evening session. after the adoption Of the
report Of the Committee on Credentials the follow
ing nominations made for Senatorial delegates
to st. Louis: Charles r. Buckalew of Columbia,
Richard vaux of Philadelphia VIM. Cooper Tally Of
Delaware, VIM A. Wallace Of Cleariield, II. NJ.
North of Lancaster, VIM. NJ Riley of Philadelphia,
Hester Clymer of Berks, A. II. Dill of Union. Silas
NJ. Clark Of Indiana, James Ellis of Schuyki, Jas.
=. Barr of Allegheny.
Mr.. Buckalew declined to be candidate. Mr..
Randall not nominated If he had run his de-
feat would have been inevitable. The first ballot
resulted as follows: Wallace. 300 Clymer, 2lO ;
Dill, 1Gs North 40: Tally, 30 Barr, 80 Riley,
3 Ellis, 0 /; Scott, 80 Clark, 10; Vaux, 49,
Mcssrs. Wallace, Clymer Dill, and North having
each received majority of the votes were declared
elected. This was the Wallace ticket, arranged by
him last night after consultation with his princi-
pal supporters. The choice Of two Senatorial
electors was next in order, and Senator Wallace per-
formed gracious act in moving that the Hon. Chas.
X. Buckalew be nominated by accamation The
Convention welcomed with yocifer0u5 applause
this proof of the healing Of the feud between the
two leaders and adopted the motion By unanimous
vote.
For the second place on the electoral ticket the
ballot was ~ follows: s. b. Wilson of Beaver, 1l6;
ID. NJ. Vaux of Philadelphia, "a; c. IIedrick of
vcnango 50. Mr.. Wilson's nomination was made
unanimous
The platform reported by Senator Wallace as
Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions was as
follows:
The Democracy OF Pennsylvania reassert It's devotion
all Of the provisions OF the Federal Constitution aud
TO perpetual union OF the states pledges itself TO
rigid fidelity to public to pure ana
omical administration OF the Federal state and Muni
cipal governments To local sefgOyernnent III every
section; to Tie honest payment Of the public
debit and to the sound Preservation ,. OF the
evidences of bribery. fraud and POPULATION in nigh
places. the distress that prevails, and The widespread
and they charge that these evils the
direct results OF the personal government. un-
gnnce and cSirupton Of the Republican party
They declare st that the Civil Service of the Govern
sora gain and nndcty to public trust has become the
rie and not The exception We believe that honesty ca
station and that tho wholesome penalties OF the law
should be used with rgor to enforce official accolnta-
SECOND: That the recent AMI repeated exposures of
fraud and corruption In the administration OF public az
falrs cal for searching ani thorough i'csSh'loh OF
the conduct and condition Of every branch or the pubic
service tho end that AL corrupt practices may be
brought light and that all who have abused and be-
tycd their public trusts. whatever may be their station
may BE- exposed and furnished and We urge those IN
charge OF this subject Washington to prompt thor
Ough. aud exhaustive examination OF their respective
third: That rctrenchment and economy are ndispen-
sable in the Federal state, and municipal administrl-
OF the people; and commend the efforts OF the
majority the House OF Representatives for the reduc
the expenditures Of the Federal Government to
just standard, and their determination to lessen the num-
Der of useless officials.
Gated III the late rebellion against the Government OF the
United who have not already been relieved from
disabilities by the action Of Congress ami of the PIesl
dent. would he An allowable and proper exercise OF Gov
ornamental power In the year of the Centennial celebrd
!pu pf
incubation OF such measure by President Grant in u
public message and lis Endorsement and passage by a
Republican lOuso of Representatives AZ former session
constitute fu proof that such measure Is ht JndcouS
EIdh: mat we approve OF those provisions Of the
state Constitution which protect not only the school
funds hut otner pubic monefs from appropriation to
uses. ana that they hy illustrate tue doctrine
Of the separation Of church and state which always has
been cardinal one with the Democratic party.
SIh That the statute for the resumption Of specie
payments the lst day Of January 1873 Is impossible
date the United States will 20 into bankru tcy. 1t
pIy Industry crates d,trusi OF the future turns
the hbOrcr and producer out 81 cinI9ymCli Is stand
ing threat the business men, and ought to be forth
Strc,n That gold and silver are the only true basis
the currency OF the Republic. and that Congress
should take sucn steps for tue resumption OF specie pay
mcni' ~ VIII most surely ana srtdhy t'lch hal result
without destroying the cuisines, Interests OF The people
,lonyl du.irr. which checks the wholesome How OF
capital through the channels OF enterprise ana denies to
honest labor u decent livelihood, /, the direct,
inevitable rut ot oNtrayaSancc aud OF reckless and
dishonest Republicans ttmpering with The finance,
~
legislation officials nave unsettled the foundd'
tlpn- alike of and OF the home. We cali upon
the Itoplc to aid Us to hal them III TINS |
fatal career. aud 10 set their faces III the III |
Iectipn practical measures which shall |
eventually enable the Treasury OF the United states 10
keep IL pgntcd faith with rich and poor alike. We tie
lan rgIs through tue power Of the Federal GOV
which shall give us performances for promises
and restore sOyency To the nation By restoring property
To the people.
Ecsglred That In common with the people Of our sister
riuCc III the opportunity L. celebrate the Cen
icuula of tIr proclamation ~ our emancipation from
al the British crown. marking rs
dat h, cpurh OF greatest In modern history
AMI Just pride that its celebration should he upon
the SOL OF Commonwealth, aud IN the city where
ind, prudcuCS was dec,art u.
resolution declaring mat this Convention presents 10
tn D,Ioc attic party OF the United states the name Of
the iiI. J. :. Back candidate for President was
laid on the Table.
The reading Of the gold and silver resolution
was received with general and prolonged applause.
delegate from Schuyllill, Mr. Poster. seems not to
realize tho change i'll public sentiment that has
taken place since the Erie Convention, and moved
10 strike ont this resolution. Tie was heard for a
few minutes with growing impotence, and then his
motto got only four votes against storm of nays.
Some unwi,e friend of Judge Black offered resolu-
ton commencing him to the st. Louis Convention
~ a candidate for the Presidency. II promptly
tabled. The Convention then adjourned.