National Republican., 1878-09-28
NEXY YORK IN TIE EIELD.

The Republicans of the State of New
York met in convention at Saratoga oil
Thursday last, and we presented its pro-
ceedings TO the readers Of THE NATIONAL |
REPUBLICAN yesterday morning without |
comment, for we then had not the time or
space for the effort. The history of the |
State of New York scarcely presents par
allel to this convention. 1t was among the
most able, patrid devoted, and respect
able political boz Bs ever convened within
the State. 1t met organized, performed its
duty, aud adjourned without dissentient
word or act to disturb its harmonies. APP
parently but one feeling one purpose, and
one hope inspired the noble men who had
been delegated by their respective con-
stituencies TO represent care for, and pro-
vide for the Republican interest in the
Empire State at the coming election.
There were no wounds presented for heal
ing no wrongs to I've redressed, no gricfs to be
assuaged, but common desire was manifest
to inspire the country with the confident
belief that in this trying crisis the Republic
cans of the State of New York are unit
in heart, in principle, and in purpose, and
the deliberations of the convention fully
vindicate that unity, that harmony, and
that spirit of patriotism, which, when they
form the motive power Of its contests, uni
formly bring victory to the Republican BAN
ner. If there was disorder lurking in the
component material OF the body, it nowhere
manifested itself on the surface. The stall
wart Republicans of the State-thc men
who do battle for principle, and never make
it u condition-prcccdent of service that they
are to be rewarded with place or special
! cOnsidcration-were those who controlled
aud gave character to the Saratoga conven-
tion. and hence all was unity, harmony, and
peace. more patriotic, hOnest-hcarted,
and devoted body Of men never met in
convocation in the Empire State or else
where in this country than controlled and
shaped the results of this convention, that
gave a send-Off to this falls campaign
which must insure triumph at the ballot
box. 1t has hung bow Of hope high in
the political heavens of the Empire State.
The speech of Senator CONKLISG Is q
mastery effort, inasmuch as it presents the
real issues of the hour succinctly and
pointcdly; is eminently Republican in prin-
cipIc, thought, and expression throughout
meets every question boldly and squarely
warns ofeyery danger icarlcssly and faithful.
ly.andl,oints to remedies for the pending ills
with wise judgment and patriotic mo-
tive. Republican principles and issues are
spread before the public mind with fidelity
of cOlOrng and force Of argument and de-
iense to that degree which really gives this
effort position among the most admirable
and valuable of his brilliant and able career
us u Republican statesman, 1t will tend tc
unity and harmouize the Republican party
and bring success to its efforts in the con-
test.
The platform of principles is as sound and
pure rs gold and us nvincible as truth itself
1t meets every issue with honest bold
ness and declares with trumpet tongue fol
every essential principle that is engrafteC
upon the articles of the Republican faith
1t is free from all compromising, all spcca
pleading, all dodging, all temporizing will
wrong, aud all daliance with doubtful po
, liticul cxpedients or questionable politica
) characters, and, what is more, is void of al
personality. It's cnunciatiOns are baset
f on truth, Justice, and bold political candol
. and every honest, true-hearted, and devoted
/ Republican can plant himselfsquarcy upol
this platform and make most valian
, and determined contest for the right. Tn
Republicans of New York enter the canvas
under the most favorable auspices, and
, vigorous campaign cannot fail to secure
r triumph over all opposition and place tn
State squarely in the Republican column.