Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-01
The New York Republican Convention.

SARATOGA, Aug. ..
To the Editor o., the Free Press and Times
1t was my privilege to attend the Stat,
Convention, here, to-day, and have ven
tured to conclude that not few OF the read
ers of tho FREE Pass would be interested
| in a brief recital Of the impressions received
by Vermont Republican at that gathering
And first Is an index to the character OF
the assemblaee was the entire absence Of any
signs Of the use Of intoxicating drinks.
Dnring the enire day not single instance
of drunkenness came under my observation.
Earnest, sober men had gathered for grave
and noble purpose.
The opening speech of Mr.. Miller. tenn
p0rary chairman, was high-toned aud en-
phatic. lie said all felt the thoughts OF
the nation were turned to Saratoga at this
critical juncture, and if the timid or jeal-
Gus feared or hoped any display of an in
tense psrtisanshipor bitter personal rivalry
the very air seemed alive with the promise
that better and wiser councils were surely
to prevail.
Long before the Secretary had gone
through the roll printed notices were passed
through the assembly containing the declin-
alton of Mr.. Cornell to be candidate for
the Governorship, couched in most cour-
teous and fitting words, thus early in the
day assuring the Convention of the single
purpose Of Mr.. Cornell and his friends. and
silencing the clamor of such as would tar
nish the fair fame of the Republican name
by false charges of seli-seeking and party
dlctation. Immediately succeeding the roll
call paper was received from the indie
pendent Liberal Republicans of New York
city, disclaiming any desire for and with
drawing any claim TO recognition on the
floor of the Convention, and expressing
preference for Mr.. Morgan for Governor.
The debate on the disposition to be made
Of the paper at once developed most clearly
the spirit of the meeting.
One speaker only seemed inclined to in
dulge in any unfriendly criticism, and after
spirited and very general expression OF feel
ing, q motion TO invite the Liberal dele
gates to seat on the door OF the House
was unanimously adopted.
Surely,if any one was disposed to fear the
result Of severe and crucial test OF the pat
riotism and loyalty Of tho party, and its
and sincere desire and determina-
tion to advance to the utmost the principles
of Reform. such a demonstration was more
than enough to reassure the least sanguine.
Here was numerous and influential or
ganization especially identified with the idea |
Of purity in the public service and the ON |
Impotence OF the popular will, ! ong regarded
rs inimical to the regular State organization,
cordially and with absolute unanimity by a
regular vote in open convention invited to
participation in their convention, and
hearty fellowship and cooperation in the
honor and responsibilities of the party, and
hat, too, after they have no longer any Fea-
ION to fear an unfriendly rivalry in the poll
ties Of the State or nation.
Let US also notice the absence from the
of some heretofore in active
leadership, who haze been charged with
lslng large official or personal influence for
,rivate or partisan ends thus emphasizing
he position of the convention as pro.
ounced in response to the popular
emand, more than oil professions, platforms
nd promises, however fair and favorable.
lencefofth. let no man fear that any uncer-
lin sound may be given by the grand COL
mn OF New York Republicans IS they
larch onward to grand triumph undsy
ne leadership Of men untrammelled and un-
tinted by official associations and partisan
,ds or personal ambitions
Let the Republicans Of Vermont how close
P the column, and. marching to the front,
'und tie key note Of victory with increased
ID increasing majoritios ca ihe first Tues-
" Of November.
Truly yours. etc, P. Z. PxAss. ID