New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-30

nents 10 the Constitution were ordained to estah-
lish are becoming only mOCkery throughout the
South; and free elections are not permitted IN sew
cral States New-Nork, as the greatest state ana
by far the largest taxpayer IN the Union, has vast
stake III all these things and the one great reliance
IN regard 10 them all Is, believe, the Republican
party. Certainly the time is TIT for the Republicans
of New-lOrk to come together IN earnest harmony
ignoring personal and MINOR issues, ana Joining htIt
and hand u one high, just purpose 10 preserve the
National security aud honesty and to protect human
rights.
should like TO meet you all as you propose but
it seems better that remain away. SEQ II charged
that claim 10 be returned to the senate mas
been set up by me. You know, but all others may
not know, how far this Is from the truth, know
and feel that If any one has claim" on The
Republican party am not the man. Inc cam
Is altogether the other way, ] have been h0nored
too much and too often not to feel deep, abiding
sense of obligation To the party aud 10 ltS members
aud sincere regret that have been no better able
to deserve and repay their confidence No persOhaI
claim or individual interest should even seem 10
enter your conference. No mans VIII OF WISH
deserves to be balanced for a moment against unity
and success at a time like this. sincerely Yours
ROSCOE CONKLING,
The Hon. ALoNzO b. CORNELL
Warner Miller, of IIerkimer spoke in favor OF a
full convention, saying the Republicans of Hcrk-
mcr County desired full convention, not because
they had any grievances TO redress, but because IL
was a timo-honored custom of the party, and be-
cause they believed IN free speech, one OF the foun-
datiOn stones Of the Republican party. Aful conven-
q
for the Court of Appeals, to give an opportunity
for a free expression of opinions and to put ioIth
a declaration of principles which, coming from the
Republicans of the Empire State, should serve rs
the keynote for the coming contest in 1850. The
men who sought to destroy the Nation were now
seeking TO dishonor it by TcpudiatIug the pledges
made i'm the hour of peril As the Republican
party saved the life Of the Nation, so now II must
save its honor and good name. The Republican
party should stand firm upon the principles OF
honest money and against reputation. An active,
aggressive campaign, he believed. would give the
Republican party the Legislature and a large ma
Iority of the Congressional delegation.
SENTIMENTS or THE STATE COMMITTEE
General Knapp, Of the State Committee said that
il had been charged in some quarters that 1t was
the intention Of the committee 10 hinder full cX-
preston of views in tho convention 1t was untrue
that the committee had cherished any such purpose
The whole desire of the members was to meet the
wishes of the Republican party of the State. lie
desired full convention, and believed the sentl-
mcnt Of the party was in favor of it.
II. c. Lucas of OntarioC T. liulhurd, of st. Law
renee, Mr. Harris Of Greene, DR.. Watt Of Kings,
George Bull Of Erie, George ". Clarke, of Ncw-lork,
and Cyrus h. Martin, Of Norwich also made remarks
in support of a full convention.
Mr.. Martin moved that the State Committee be
requested by the conference 10 call full conYen-
ton.
General George IT, Sharpe said that the members
of the state Committee had been listening with
great interest 10 the sentiments uttered III tie con-
ference. They had desired to get at the views Of
the party. j had been, before this conference the
unanimous opinion Of the members Of the State
Committee that a full convention should be called
unless the overwhelming sentiment Of the party
should be found to bee against it, They were glad TO
find such entire harmony ofOpmiOn. lie moved as an
addition to Mr. Martins motion that committee Of
twelve be appointed to express the views of the
meeting in resolutions.
The emotion as amended was adopted unanimously
and the following committee was appointed to pre-
pare the resolutions: Cyrus i. Martin, Chcnango;
Erastus Cook. Kings; John l. Platt, Dutchess;
Henry r. PicIson, Albany; J. ~ Matthews Enc
c. T. IIulburd, 81 Lawrence; Isaac W. Bailey,
New-York W. w. Rockwell Warren J. c. Piuck-
ncy. New-York II. f.. johnson, Oneida y. G. Mar
Win. Delaware; w. A. Cobb Niagara.
RESOLUTIONS URGING A FULL STATE CoNyrNTIoN.
tftcra short recess this committee reported the
following resolutions:
Alta meeting of the Republicans who recognize
the success Of the Republican party, ana OF lis
principles in the state and Nation a. paramount 10
AL other considerations. and who are assembled AT
Saratoga 10 confer upon IN" best means to promote
its unity, activity and harmony, with view to the
/ best possible result.
n !, E,yoircd. That though the action Of the last
State Convention Adopting our political procedure
to the constitutional change IN the tenure OF the
state officers lett the question OF the customary OF
of a smaller convention to the discretion Of the
/ state Committee, it is our Judgment that full
State Convention Of delegates elected IN the usual
/ way, placing vitalRcpubhcan principles and success
/ before all things else, and discountcnanung what
/ ever may teud To disturb ITS COunscis, VIII best
! serve the harmony and welfare OF the party, and
that i'm selecting the delegates TO such convention
the Republicans of the State should choose repre-
/ scutatiyes who are guided only 10y sincere ana
] earnest purpose TO secure a Republican Triumph,
/ and who viii not permit any subordinate question
! to divert them from that great object.
Rcsolrcd. That Republican success in New-lork
| is supremacy important 30 the continued RcpublI-
| can aSCondancy IN the country, ana TO thc h"h0r
/ and welfare Of the Nation. With a united South
I against us. the further triumph OF our party and
| its principles IN the laha can only DC assured
! through the enrolment OF Ncw-lOTk IN the column
/ of Republican States. No sincere and faithful Re
pblcau can be iuscns bic TO thIS mOmcntOus truth
and duly impressed with the obligations il imposes
/ We earnestly appeal to the Republicans Of New
| York, Diminishing all differences, to labor unltedly
/ for Republican victory.
| The resolutions were adopted with only ono OPP
posing vote. Register John Fitch, of New-YoIk
/ CITY, was the single voter in the negative. He
voted 'No" because he opposed holding any con-
vcntIon believing that il would lead to dScOrd. As
there was no disposition to take up any other sub
iect, the conference then adjourned without day.
A TELEGRAM FROM Mr.. COWDIN.
| IN CORDIAL SYMPATHY WITH ALL EFFORTS To
HAHMuNIzE THE RTY-GENERAL GEO. W.
PALMER's VIEWS
Mr. Elliot c. Cowdn sent the following dispatch
| to Mr.. Cornell at Saratoga yesterday:
NEw-YoEK Aug %, 1873.
The Hon A. b. CORNELL, Saratoga, n. T.:
received your letter of invitation too late to
meet i'm conference with our Republican friends to-
! dav. BE assured that am cordially in sympathy
with all efforts to harmonic the party III this State,
and Thereby enable it to achieve a victory in the
! important elections of tins year. We can succeed
| If we all pull together ELLIOT L. COWDN.
! General George w. Palmer. Of this city. in reply