The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-27
THE PROCEEDINGS.

The Democratic State Convention to select delegates
the ST. Louis National Convention met In the Utica
Opera House to-day The hall, which handsomely
decorated with nags and colors about $780, in
GLIDING the galleries The seats 10 main floor
nearly all taken by the delegates and outside attendants
the Convention There were, however. but few in
the galleries
At half-past twelve D. MAGoxE, Jr, called the Con-
vcnton order and nominated John c. Jacobs tenn
porary Chairman OF the Convention and Il. N. Hol-
brook as Secretary. which agreed &c.
Rufus Peckham OF Albany, and Judge Beach, Of
Qucens were appointed 10 conduct Mr.. Jacobs tho
chair.
On taking the chair Mr. JAcoBs addressed the Conven-
ton as follows
SENATOR JAcoRs' SPEECH.
GENTLEMEN CONTAMINATION the honor OF
being selected preside this Convention very
grateful for the Convention IN Judgment will have
most important bearing on the political destiny OF
our country. Ii to to-day to initiate
policy which Is TO prevail In the councils OF the
Republic the opening Of tho second century of ITS
Americans yet To be are called upon TO celc
brate, with exuant and grateful hearts, tho compile
o ~ ~ ~ no occ.s,on IN Review he no,,i.cai
annals OF the hundred years that are gone IL VIII not
he denied that our great political organization has
taken great part in shaping the history OF the kcpu-
lie For nearly sixty years the democracy controlled
the government OF this country in prosperity and
peace The beginning Of this century found u battling
under the lead OF Jefferson for those great principles
which tho democratic party has adhered through good
and evil report, and which, stands ready 10 IN
enemies OF tho democratic party 10 assail
rs motives ss,d us patriotism coon. Us h aar
sixty years Of amazing progress and boundlcss pros
perity Fraicrnal dscord civil strife, reckless ex.
fore in federal affairs, PROSTATE and per
shng industry, all have followed the temporary over
throw democratic party, and with It's restoration
TO power pledged 10 restore tho prosperity Of
the past Here IN the Empire state the democracy are
in position 10 do something more than 10 promise.
We point with pride TO the performances Of the demo
cratic brnnch OF State government All that Is
needed Washington has been accomplished
in economy frugality and honesty. in the
expenditure OF public money, in stcady
adherence 10 liked governmental policy,
In Tho iirm faith that the masses Of the people be
relied upon guard their interests and to uphold
the hands o those who are true to them. The demo-
cratic party intends elect President OF the United
States this year statesman who Will have policy. =
statesman who will surround himself, not BY adj
venturers and by jobbcrs, but by statesmen. With
judicious revenue system and care and economy III
public expenditures at Washington many OF those
will settle themselves. Tho American people
weary Of mere sentimental politics. accompanied
desire an honest and busin administration Of
the government, 10 the end that industry may be
lightly burdened and that we may be able to ray, as
IN the old democratic days. There Is bread and work
for ali y New York has within It's borders Than
who VIII meet the political necessities
OF time We have one beyond all others, VINO has
had the opportunity and has met u, who has been
tried and found faithful II IL for you, gentlemen TO
alive expression the will OF your and
remains again you my grateful thanks
await your further pleasure.
CONTESTED SEATS.
The SECRETARY then proceeded 10 call the roll Of dele
gates wncs the call OF New York delegates COM
menccd Ira Shafcr and said he claimed repre-
sent First district, instead OF r. G. Duly. He sad
he had his credentials, which he would hand In. He
said there other contestants present The Chair
SAID the Of delegates would be called and then the
gentleman could have a hearing The Secretary pro-
cecdcd with the reading, including the OF con-
testants OF New York and elsewhere There
testants IRON Columbia, New York, 0nondaga, 0swcgo
and esichcstcr counties
Mr. wAKnxxR, Of New York. nominated =. 0. Perrin
for Reading Secretary. Carried
Mr. WEED, OF Clinton moved the adoption Of tho rules
OF the New York State Assembly govern this body
Carried.
Mr. NORRIS. OF Kings, moved the following
Resolved That temporary chairman be and hereby
appoint from each
which shall referred the credentials ~ dele
gates and the claims Of all contrasting delegations
Mr. liza snAygR rose to speak when point OF order
was raised the Chair requested him deicr he
was a contestant
Mr. srRIGos, Of Oneida, offered the following
Resolved contesnx delegations the several
that neither delegates contsed counties or de