The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-27
The Greenback Convention.

greenOaCk convention reached the city last
night and this morning. They are mostly
young men energetic in appearance, and
are largely composed of business men. The
headquarters of the state committee are at
the Mansion house, where they have a
room which was crowded with delegates
this morning, actively preparing for the
convention at ~ o'clock AZ Martin hall.
Peter Cooper has arrived, and all the dele
gates are decorated with badges and
greepbacks of various denominations from
81 to $50, pinned on the lapels of their
coats. The delegates all appear to be in
high spirits, and speak ominously of wha,
is to he the result of this movement They
say somebody will be disappointed, and it
will not be themselves. There are several
names mentioned for the csndidacy for
governor, among them Richard OGorman
of New York, who 10 the most strongly
pressed aud likely 10 receive the nomina-
ton. Richard Montgomery Gritfi1, editor
of the Albany Evening Post, is also spoken
of for the nomination, but it is doubtful
whether he will allow his nams TO be used.
He says he thinks he can be of more use 10
the movement in his present position.
The convention met in Martin hall at 12
o'clock IN. Notwithstanding the pre-
valencc of heavy rain storm, quite a mum
Der of spectators were present. The con-
venton was called to order by Marcus
Hanlan of New York, chairman of the
committee on organization. He declared
the movement to be one of the most i'm
poriant ever made in this country, aud said
that notwithstanding the studied efforts to
keep it away from the view of the people
it had taken root in their hearts and had
the approval of their minds. lie then pro-
ceeded TO compare the other candidates
with Peter Cooper, setting the latter far
above both Hayes and Wheeler. He &C.
clared thst Tildcn must not and could not
be elected, that he would through Belmont
sell the country to Rothschild in less than
six weeks. He concluded by nominating
William A. Carey of New York for tenn
porary chairman, ard Geo. Jones of AL
bauy, D. L. Sheldon of Kings, and w. L.
Kirwan of Rensselaer, temporary secre-
taries, which was agreed to-
The convention reasscmbled at o'clock.
Go. Jones, from the committee on res
olu,ions, submitted the following
Resolved, That the Independent green
back party of the state of New York,
heartily endorse the principles laid down by
the national convention held at Indanap-
oils, May 18th, and that it will cordially
support at the coming election as candi-
dates for president and vice president of
the United States, Hon. Peter Cooper of
New York, and Hon. Samuel +. Cary of
Ono, as true representative of said prin-
ciples.
Resolved, That there can be nc business
prosperity unless all property is equally
taxed and therefore demand that govern
mtnt bonds shall bear their just share of
public taxation.
Resolved, That more just system Of
iu"o ohOuAb W Sh-StOb lOl
of Incorporated wealth SO that persons and
property shall not be uniustly taxed for
being transported over railroads, and To-
'ee'ine".S ~ ---i~cs hunks and insurance
companies shall afford greater protection TO
those whose interests they have in charge
A delegate moved to insert in the first
resolution the word "labor" so as to make
it read ''Independent greenback aud labor
patty; all action on the resolutions was
postponed until tho other committees had
reported.
The committe on credentials reported a
list of delegates which was read by the
secretary. The committee on organiza ion
reported in favor Of making temporary
officers OF the convention the permanent
ones, with list of vice presidents and sec
retaries. The report was agreed to. The
resolutions were then called up and a
motion to insert labor resolution re-
rewtd; but the third resolution of the
platform, which it was proposed to an
null being found to declare that it was
the paramount duty of the government to
protect labor, the motion was withdrawn
and resolutions passed
The following nominations were then
made For governor, Richard Montgom
cry Grllln, editor of the Albany Eveni G
Post; for lieutenant COVE nor, Thomas
Armstrong of c inton for canal comm,-
soner, j Anddiback of Orange; for judge
of.court of appeals, Marcus NJ. Dixon OF
Rockl4nd; for state prison inspector, john
w. Crump.
A recess was then taken til 7 p. m,