New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-13

shall never be ignored or condoned and we call
upon the Democracy and the people throughout the
land to stand with us in demanding the vindica-
non OF the night, and the condemnation and pun
ishment of the wrong, to the end that fraud shall
heneetOrth be pOwerlesS and 0dious, aud free gov
eminent reality in America
ResOlred, That we extend our earnest sympathles
to the wOrkingmen of the State in their present suf
ferngs and their earnest efforts to extTicate them
selves from the consequences of Republican eXtray-
agance and misrule ana that we will cooperate in
their endeay0rs to obtain fair and just arrange
ment of the hours of labor particularly of women
and children, and full protection for themselves
and their Scanty earnings.
SHIRE and the principles of justice and equity unite
in requiring the taxation of every species of prop
ertyi according to its real value without exemption
or discrimination
ResOlUed, That we heartily bid GOdspeed to the re-
form clubs in their efforts to reclaim our elowcti
zens, and condemn that provision of the existing
law whereby dlsreputable men have coined money
as spies.
RESOLVED, That the late Republican Legislature, in
extending its already enormously protracted session
for days and weeks, costing tens of thousands of
dollars to the tax-buTdened people of the State,
basely betrayed its trust and has justly subjected
the Republican party to the emphatic condemnation
OF the people.
ResOtred, That we congratulate our fellow-cltzens
OF the South upon their restoration to the nights OF
local sefgoyeTnment, and their relief from carpet
bag plundeTing and outrage. We extend to them
our earnest sympathy and cOndoencen their present
affection and earnestly pray they may speedily be
spared the ravages of the terrible disease to which
they are now subjected
The reading of the resolutions was interrupted by
frequent applause. and motion for their accept
ance and adoption was made.
Mr.. Hussey, of Rochester thought the resolutions
wanting IN the requirements necessary to meet the
emergency of the times and If the party should go
into the canvass upon them, it would come out in
minority as a Democrat, desiring the success of
the party he must state that the resolutions did not
meet the demands of the overtaxed and laboring
classes He then offered the following;
RosOIred, That we demand the taxation of all Gov
eminent securities, the same as all other property
ReSolUed, That we demand the repeal of the Ma
ResoiTed, That we demand the payment of Gov
eminent bonds, as they become due in the moneys
of the Government, the same as was understood
when they were created.
RESOLVED, That greenbacks should be made full
egatender for all debts, both public and private,
and the word gold OF silver or coin shall not re-
main in the contract to pay those bonds.
ReS0lUed, That we demand the repeal OF the in
iquitOus deceivlng and clap-tTap Resumption Act.
Resolved, That we demand all salaries, State and
National to be cut down to just proportion TO the
profits of ordinary business and labor, TO the end
that the various positions may be sought as an hon
the offices.
Mr., Hussey advocated the resolutions at length.
They were finally referred TO the Committee on
Resolutions and were subsequently, adopted.
Colonel George spoke upon the resolutions of the
Republican Convention Tuesday referring to their
protested sympathy Tor the SOuth III raising
meagre sum for the yellow fever sufferers; and he
moved that the members of this convention each
contribute 81 for the same purpose. Carried amid
great applause. Colonel George said this a good
time to attend to this business and called upon the
delegates to come forward and leave their dollars.
Several prominent men held their hats, and large
amount was contributed, many delegates giving 80
and $40 each.
Colonel George moved that Frank A. Mexican be
nominated for Governor by reclamation. Carried
amid applause.
The Committee on Credentials reported COB dele
gates properly accredited.
Hadley b. Fowler, of Bristol, and David IL.
Young, Of Manchester, were nominated by acclama-
ton for Railroad Commissioners +. r. Peterson,
of Greenland, was also nominated for Railroad Com
missioner.
The convention then resolved itself into a county
convention and adjourned