New-York tribune., 1876-06-02
LATEST POLITICAL NEWS.
MINNESOTA FOR TILDEN. :.

MINNESOTA FOR TILDEN.
| A HARp.MONgY PIATFORM-rILDRN RECOGNIZED A
THE REPRESENTATIVE REFoRMER OF rHR Imgs.
ST.. PAUL, .Minn June 1.-The Democratic STATE
| Convention met IN this city to-day. After long
and very exciting session the following chosen
as delegates to the National Democratic Convention
at st. Louis:
fE NJ Wilson,
4, ,r..,. Daniel Buck,
~ ~ Z. Z: + Ba5k hSk.nhey'
Dist l. Michael Dorian and J r. Norrish.
ii, Geo L.. Skinner and VIM. Lee.
III. ]. N. Castle and T. q. Mealy.
The following resolutions were adop'ed:
First We accept and will uphold the Constitution OF
the United states In all its parts.
limited by the Constitution and should never be tran
hlyJ Union of the States is perpetual and the right
Of local government In the several states Is affirmed
Fourth The public credit should be maintained al any
Tih Gold and silver coin is the only legal tender con-
tempaed by the Constitution, and resumption OF specie
payments the business interests OF the coun
regard tor the pm lie faith.
Sirth We reatirin the nnwavering position OF the
OF class legislation. and Is oppressive AMI UNJUST
ana hat af 10 r roye means Is S the o
expenses Of the Government and 10 meet IFS obligations
SecenM: Rctrenehmont in every branch o. the Fed
era State and local government Is demanded tDat the
burden OF taxation may be diminished
Etghh: The pecuation and appropriation OF public
tied by prompt and severe penalties.
Ninth. Tie most rigid accountability shonld ne sx-
acted ntrusted with the custody and dis
buTscrnt of public fumes, and the use OF money IN n-
ucnclng votes should be punished as hasranty crm-
ndl Ohensc.
Tenth: Public schools free to all.
Elercnh Equal and exact justice to al men; no par
tial y1slatlon no partial taxation. 49,
TUeifM. Reform in all departments oi the Federal
Government, which can only be accomplished by the dis
placement from power OF the Republican party We
lragn that polaical organization before The People as
directly responsible for the dcnoralized aud Cseraee
iul condition OF the public service, winch brings shame
the every honest citizen for shielding Offenders
from Just and Ongdeserved pun sment for contemptu-
disregard of the plain provisions Oi the Constuon
tor repeated violations OF the rights OF States guar
need bv that Instruments for the nnueIabe thicy
eries Of Belknap and most OF the minor criminals; TOT
the decay ana almost destruction OF our commercial
marine; for The inefficient state of our navy, upon which
countless millions VI the public money have been
squandercd; for the absurd and vicious legislation
of the past - years, which has unsettled values Oi all
property, and las eliminated III the depression 0i bus
that has brought disaster ana rum upon 50 many "
Cordially inviting the cooperation Of honest Of oil
shades OF political opinion, We pledge tie Democratic
ito overthrow OF the dominant party when by its
of omission and commission has wrought 80 much
snOnor and So many evils upon all classes ot or eOu
ttymtn.
The following resolution offered by Z. NJ Wilson,
Delegate at Large, was adopted by vote of I25 to
"a:
Resoired That in Gov Samuel J. Tilden recognize
the represenIaiye TefOrmer of the times, ard believe
that his nomination for President will be the pest course
of n Democracy To the reforms FOR which
party is earnestly striving and which are 81 essential ~
the We y LIE Of our natOn
The majority OF the Convention was in favor Of
Tilden's nomination. but a strong minority vigor-
ously opposed him at every opportunity.
The candidates for Presidential electors are: At
Large-Ednund Rice and John +. Meagher; lst
District, Joseph Copser: lid District. Richard A.
Jones IIIl District, W. T. Bonnewell.