The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-24
The roll was called and the following announced
members OF the New State Committee


FRANCIS.
Mr.. Francis now appearing with the committee Of
escort presented and briefly addressed the Con-
GENTLEMEN CONVENTIONAL accept, with ex-
trcmc distrust OF my ability, the honor you have
errcd Wholly lacking In legislative or parliamentary
experience as presiding officer shall rely upon the
Partially which has placed he chair TO sustain
me in my efforts TO discharge Its duties. We are
terng upon an important political campaign. State
after is marshallng It's hosts TOR the combat.
We met 10 choose our leader from
columns, unurl our banners, and, with
Gods blessing carry them forth to victory Applause
Great principles at stake, even The Republic IL
self may be regarded as endangered If the irrecon-
ciiabc conf edera:o element III the democratic party,
which has selected its candidates and determined
It's principles. shall succeed IN the pending contest
The lines to-day as sharply drawn they were IN
1851 On the de we have arranged tie loyal and
true men OF the nation, under leader who has dis
tinguished himself in the defence Of the government
who periIled his lie and shed blood that Il
might endure. tAppause) These loyal and true men,
and this gallant leader, stand upon platform that
susans the Union IN its iuc rity guarantees the public
ian protects 'he Just rights OF citizens IN all parts OF
the land and promises constitutional security TO the
common schools against all seearan interference or
assault Great appausc In these principles are the
life, the nope OF tue republicans OF the land. We have
the democratic party under leaders who voicelcss
in behali of loyalty when rebellion ess yed TO break up
the government, one OF whom declined to sign a call
for a meeting in New York TO express sympathy Tor
the OF the nation. while the other
opposed by his voice and vote every lust
measure TO carry the and even the
constitutional amendments that constitute The
izen In Tie late discretionary states These caudi-
dates were nominated by n convention largely COM
posed OF those who attempted destroy tho
government They were placed upon platform that
strikes direct biov at the public faith and which, II
effective, would bring dishonor upon the country.
Even Mr. Tllden himself had sacrifice the priucp
he had tor years proicsscd TO accommodate him.
self To It's requircments-a fact creditable
TO him and dangerous to Us: Tor il shows
how far Tor the sake of omcc the modern
reiormcr OF his peculiar school would COMPROMISE
has convictions even where great principles and
sacred duties involved In the event Of his
election | fear he would become the willing
captive OF the rrcconciabe element OF the soutb The
South ~ already demanding pay upon claims of all
sorts Tor the destruction of reOel property. IL has
been ascertaned that the damage 10 property suffered
from the war IN The southern states amounts tho
aggregate 81 00O 600 600 Claims for compensation
House OF Representatives during the recent session
TO the amount OF $780, 00c 0o0 This is but the begin
nng Win democratic ascendancy restored IN all the
departments OF tie government under the auspices OF
southern leadership we have seen ITS control in the
lower house OF tho prescat Congress- who doubt
but mat indemnity would be voted 10 the south upon
these claims amounting TO a sum probably larger than
our present national debt. and 10 ibis directly pay
my Oh the rebel debt ana alordlng compensation to
the Shareholders for the loss OF their peculiar
property Add these claims rational debt
together with such depreciation OF property rs demo
cratic legislation would create and the country might
well be regarded as he verge of ruin. Gcnilcmcn
the few moments allowed me for preparation viii not
enable me To discuss tho issues OF the campaign as
would desire. They are. however, well under
stood by all present No here believes
that Sir. Tden has reformed anything in
our States government beyond tho reformation