Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-03-31
The New York state Convention.

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called the Convention to order at IL O'Clock,
with brief speech, in which he said
For the first time in sixteen years, the
choice of Presidential candidates Is open for
| discussion. No distinct public sentiment
points to any candidate whose nomination Is
conceded. 1t will therefore, become your
duty to consider and determine what shall
be the attitude of your State in the National
| Convention.
The general conviction that New York is
to be the great battle field Of the campaign
will give your action great significance.
For temporary Chairman, ex-Congressman
George G. Hoskins, of Wyoming, was chosen,
and Hon. George 0 pdyke, of New York, and
Col. Z. B. Morgan, of Csyuga, conducted
Mr.. Hoskins to the platform, who, III
brief speech, predicted Republican success in
the coming campaign, saying that the course
OF the Democratic majority in the House at
! Washington was sufficient proof that it was
not safe to trust that party with power. The
I first contest in the Convention WIS over the
adoption Of rules 4 motion having been
made to adopt the rules Of the Senate, a mo-
ton was at once made to amend by sub
stituting the rules of the Assembly, which
allow debate to be closed by moving the pre-
Won, question, while the Senate rules do not
contain any such provision. The anti
Conkling men insisted that the adoption OF
the Assembly rales would cut off debate on
4 resolution 10 pledge the delegation, and
would vest dangerous power in the hands
Of the majority This side Of the argu-
ment Wa supported by George William
Curtis. But assurance was given by Mr..
Smith. of Albany Col. Spencer, Of New
York, and other leading friends of Mr..
Conkling, that there was no intention to
gag anybody, and the utmost latitude
would be given for entire freedom Of discus
81 N. and the Assembly rules were adopted.
George Dawson, of Albany, the veteran
editor Of the Albany Erenng Journal, was
chosen permanent Chairman, and favora-
bic allusion in hi~ speech to Senator Conk-
ling was received with much enthusiasm.
Next followed the election Of Secretaries
and other officer- Of the Convention and the
appointing Of ,he National delegates. This
duty being accomplished, the report Of the
/ Committee on Resolutions was made. The
resolution alluding to the necessity for thor
oush rctrenchment and reform in public
Offices, and pledsing the Republican party to
the doctrines Of toe absolute freedom Of our
public schools from sectarian influences, was
received with cheers The criticism Of
Congress, setting forth that the House Of
Representatives Is engaged in sending Union
soldiers 10 the rear, and Confederate soldiers
to the front, elected approval, while the sell
timent, "Let no guilty man, however high.
escape was also loudly applauded.
The fifth aud sixth resolutions indicating
Mr. Conkling as the choice of New York,
and saying that hi, nomination would secure
the vote of New York for the Republican
ticket. wa les unanimously approved. A.
soon a. they were read, George William
Curtis obtained the floor lie was greeted
with applause and shouts Of Take the plat
form ''' lie moved a. 4 substitute to the
last two resolutions the following
R..oitea That while We would rejoice with pride
that the candidate for the Presidency in the cleo
ton OF this year he selected from among the Re
put licans 90! national reputation IN the state Of
New York HON New YORK mostly and most high
ly honors, yet recognizing that the nomination
should he tAe result % the untranmeled delihera
ZION 90; the National ConvehtiOl we are willing 10
leave the selection o. the candidate 10 the patriot
&c VI sdon or that body n full confidence that il
will present the name Of some tried and true Re
publ whose character and career re the pledge
u pure, economical and rigorous administration
OF the Government
Mr. Curtis supported his substitute in
vigorous and eloquent speech. from which
W. may quote hereafter. Mr.. Conklings
friends replied and the debate continued till
at seven o'clock the previous question was
ordered The roll Wa called on the sub
-titute Of Mr. Curtis, when PSI Yotes
were rlst in the affirmative and ll3 in the |
negative. The resolutions a. reported, and |
which have already been printed by Us,
were thea adopted. with cheers, and the
Convention adjourned.
There seem, little to quarrel with in is
action. While expressing their preference
for Senator Conkling. the majority did not
undertake TO bind their delegates to Gin
cinnati And the list Of delegates chosen
cln:ain, ~ many names of gentlemen Of
high character and recognized standing,
that We are sure New York will carry no
element ol discord into the National Conyen-
ton The delegates at large are Gen. 4.
Z. Cornell . New York, President Andrew
D. White ol Cornell University, Thos NJ
Pomeroy Of Cayuga, and james NJ. Mat
thew- Of Erie. Naturalization. Z. \.
Merritt OF St Lawrence, IL. D. Garnett of
New York. Geo B. Sloan Of Oswego, and
Alfred c. Judson Of Albany Among the
district delegates are ex-Goy. Morgan, Judge
RobertsoC. George " Curtis, A \. Low,
Clarence Seward, George Opdyke, Marshall
o. Roberts Dewitt c. Wheeler, l. V Baker,
Hon. W 5 Dickinson, Henry R. james,
and other equally competent representatives
Of the honest and intelligent Republican
s. n;inent Of the State.
N.r,,ant lenfapri.I U..aouarfar.