The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-27
MIR. PETER CoopER's PARTY
Tho Action OF tho New York State Greens
back Convention.

ALBANY, Sept pa large number OF
reached tho city last night and this morning.
They are mostly young business men. The
headquarters Of the state Committee are at the
Mansion House. Peter Cooper has arrived. All
the delegates are decorated with badges, and
greenbacks of various denominations, from one
dollar to 0fty dollars, pinned on the lappels Of
their coats.
The Convention met In Martin Hall at IL NJ,
and was called to order by Marcus Hanlon Of
New York, Chairman Of the Committee on
Organization. He said that this movement was
one Of the most important ever made In this
country, and that Notwithstanding the studied
efforts to keep 1t away from the view OF the
people II had taken root In their hearts and had
the approval of their minds. He then compared
the othor candidates with Peter Cooper, setting
the latter far above both Hayes and lilden. He
concluded by nominating william A. A. Corsey
of New York for temporary Chairman and Geo.
o. Jones OF Albany, ID. l.. Sheldon OF Kings. and
NJ. l.. kirwan OF Rensselaer, temporary Secrc-
tarles; which was agreed to. ,,.,
Mr. Corsey, on taking the chair, addressed the
Convention.
After the appointment OF the committee the
Convention resolved to wait upon Peter Cooper
In q BODY ana escort him to the hall. A recess
until i. NJ. was then taken.
AT the afternoon session George Jones, from
the Committee on Resolutions, submitted the
following, which were adopted:
Reso,red. That the Independent Greenback party Of
SS o By Sus f hsS
Of lndanaPclis My II; 1870 and tha, 4 win cordially
dent and ViccPresident Of the United states the Hon.
Cary Of Ono Representatives Of said principles.
M.orsd, That there can be no business prosperity
demand thai Government bonus shall bear their Just
Re.oiicd, Tlit more just system of laws should be
enacted for he regulation OF incorporated wealth so
tor being transpored over railroads. and inyesmsns
by savings banks and Insurance companies shall anOrd
grcster protection those whose Interests they have
| in charge.
| Mr.. Hanlon, from the Committee on organza-
| tinD. reported In favor Of making temporary
ON ers OF the Convention permanent ones, with
a list OF Vice Presidents aud Secretaries. The
Dr. Miller moved that the Convention adjourn
| sine die.
The Chairman said he was sorry that DIR. Mil
Ter thought more OF bis individual views than
Of the great movement, and decided the motion
| out OF order.
THE Chair then ennounced nominations for
| Governor IN order, and Mr.. Marlowe of Albany
| nominated Richard Montgomery Grinin vi
Albany, editor the Erentna Post. The nomi-
nation WAS made by acclamation, amid great
| cheering and enthusiasm.
| Mr.. Gnhin, who was present, was called upon
nomination on the platform which he had put
forth In his paper, the Evening Post OF TINS city
favor OF paper money: reduction OF the rate Of
Interest. and general financial reform.
Thomas Armstrong OF Clinton county was
nominated for Lieutenant Governor. Mr. Arm
| strong was called to tho platform and addressed
the Convention. accepting tho nomination.
The following nominations were then made
Canal Commissioner. j. Cuddeback, OF Orange
county; judge OF Appeals. Marcus NJ Dixon,
Of Rockland county; State Prison Inspector, J.
W. Crump, Of New York.
Messis. Crump nd Cuddeback then addressed
ths Convention, accepting the Nominations.
mittee was appointed, and Mr.. Peter Cooper
and Others addressed the Convention.