The New York herald., 1878-09-26
PROCEEDINGS or THE CONVENTION.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
SYRACUSE, N Y, Sept rs. 1878.
Tho Democratic Stale Convention met in the wict-
ing Opera House to-day. The galleries hlled
with spectators, ana tho delegates occupied the seats
in tho body OF the nall Although the room nlied
at twelve O'Clock, the hour Tor meeting, the State
Commitiee, which had gone into session again, de-
Isyed coming 10 the Convention until alter ono
o'clock. Meanwhile the delegates and spectators
maintained tho best OF order. Reports were brought
In the State Committee had taken vote on al
lowing contestants to take in tho Convention
pending the decision OF the Committee on Creden-
tials, and although Mr.. Keiiy opposed this 1t was
carried by vote OF II 10 l6 A later report states
hat this rccopsdered ana carried tho other
way voting out OF the Convention the contestants be-
lore being passed upon by Tao Committee sn Cro-
dentias
Shortly after Eve minutes past one p. NJ tho Starc
Committee entered tho hall, and Mr.. Koliy re-
csved with groat applause. Purcels appearance was
also grcstod with cheers.
Tho Convention was called to order At eight minutes
past one p N. by william Purcell, chairman OF tho
State Committee who nominated A. +. Laning, OF
Erie Tor temporary chairman. (Applauso.l Carried
unan mously.
Beebc, Of sullivan, and McQuaie, OF Oneida, were
appointed to conduct Lunng TO tho chair He
received with applause.
ADpREss OF THE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
Mr. IASSG then addressed the Convention as
follows:
GExrLkMxy THE CoNvEyrIoS-For the honor con-
ferred III selecting me as your temporary chairman
return you my graceful acknow led gmen,s. In Wow
OF assemblags Of tho representatives oil tho demo-
craticepuolcan party OF the Empire state, convened
ior for a"e ssn 1uaes. ONCE and putting porm
embodying the principals which are 20 gsvorn It's
act ,r aud considering the important results depend
cnt tho ensuing election, deem the occasion
nj inappropriate, briefly 10 call attention
ic "a Unsatisfactory condition OF public ai'rs,
"a tha cd ntpgn t,nAVS
L., he wnolc people and TOR the whole people. 1t
shonle confer the greatest possible benefits while
and OF necessity prod uclng general pros c.iiy and
happiness. Instead OF tnis wo find an abundance OF
vas amount OF labor unemployed, great variety Of
Industries psraiy zed ana general feeling of unrest
and want o. connasnee psryadng al M classes TINS
OF tho republican party VINO practically have
controlled all tho departments oi tho government
Tor the last fourteen years. and who must therefore
be held Responsible as the party in power for It's
minisra.on and all tho disastrous consequences that
have resulted from and which now al!ct tho people
OF this country.
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AnRAIGXEn
1t was that party that hela ten States Of the Union
under mili.ary despotism such civilized people
ever endured, ior ton long years ana more IN order
thereby dsprivng Them OF their power 10 contribute
10 The public expense imposing the whole burden OF
taxation upon the people OF tho North. Il
teen years, Increased the current expenses OF the
federal sn,, aside from the interest the
iod the amount thus usod during any year under the
democratic since the formation OF tho
amount oil the taxxtion necessary Tor oh economical
administration, sQuandercd the public domain, cr0
atsd monopolies wherein inc rev become student!
ministraton have treated the pubic Tust rspssed in
them tnougn u wsre sprivato perquisite and The
pu bic treasure As proper subject OF division and
personal appropration IL IS that party who are to
be held rssponsDle and nexcusaDle as guilty OF tho
greatest crime against civilization and rec govern.
meut-tho
IONS voters tho nnulmsnt Of the expressed Will Of
three sovereign states tho electoral college the
lectou OF the President lawfully elected by States
under The constitution and placing In power one VINO
holds his Office by the sufetAoeo aud foroearsnco OF
outraged people 1t Is that party who have, with
utter disregard OF their constitutional obiisatons re-
fused Tor throc years TO reapporton tho senate and
Assembly dstriots OF this state thereby dsirAnchis
ing large number OF eiizens aad deprvi ne the
great ccs OF New YORK and Brooklyn OF t0sir proper
Tie Same time they are compelled to con.
tribute moro than onc-l,af OF the expenses
other purpose than to enab,e tho by minority rep
RESERVATION 10 control tho Legislature Of he St0ts ana
ITS patronage and It's rcpressnIacn IN shs senate OF
defiance OF tho will Of large majority OF the people o
this State In view oi these acss which are but che
types Of Their and un mistakabiy indi
cafe character and purpose 10 be to enricn It's IA
vorites at the expense Of the people, we should bc
recreant TO duty we Jailed to reasssrt the card,
nal principles OF ATTIC party handed down
10 us by iathers, and admonshed by tho evil Hmss
that have come upon US to endeavsr by all tho means
WITHIN our 20 to rescue the government IRON the
han0s OF those who thus isused Its functions
| ana betrayed thor trusts
THE COMING CANVASS.
Wc have before . important CANVASS. The
democratic mSjorny In tho House OF Representatives
alone or the ust tbrce years. and since It Ia
power, has reduced tne puoc expenditure, ss com.
pared with Ihe tnreo years previous under q repuD
majority. 10 the amount oi xl3S 2iO,236 81 BY
refusal to appropriate money to govern thc south
ern States uy the btyOnet the republican party has
With which tho daily press was niied have csascd
the bloody shirt Is longer potent argument oi
emblem at the Norh wne tho people OF these states
have resumed their rights IN the Union under the
constitution. In our state government although de
prived OF proper representation In The Legislature by
toe omission of the duty 10 make an apporionmcui,
havo elected the executive officers OF the State BY
large majorites, who, under The methods provid Ell
by the cd anu put IN force
democratic Governors, hsve reduced isxsi.on or
tho current expenses OF Tho government IN the prsson
nsosi year as compared with the last OF Governsi
Ulx's administration $4,47+, $50 As, and which alone
has been accomplished ny the Executive Dep ,rtmen al
| elected by the democratic party In view OF thess
fscts shall We faer now our efforts to reform Tho
| administration OF the yov-rpu aud briug l. back
to the exercise OF It's legitimate functions? ny tbi
means alone snail VIC lessen the burdens cf the pcOps
and restore pubic confidence and general prosperity.
| rnE sEcRErARiLs.
Mr. BROOKS moved tina, the names Of tho sccretarici
selected by the State Committee DO road. Carried
and they were read as ioiiows:--Messrs. William H.
Quincy, Frederick Smyih. 4. Duffy and George q
Mr. JACOBS asked what county Mr. Quincy repre-
| sented.
| Mr. MITCHELL OF Now York said that was I'm m /.
teria, tie state COMMITTEE. often selected other
| than delegates as temporary secretaricS
Mr. JACOBS said he ssked because no held IN b
pockets credsntas OF sixty thfec delegates not on the
roll.
| Tho CHAIR said there was no question before th'
! Convention.
Mr. Bnooks moved that the gentlemen named b,
| made secretaries.
| Mr.. McQuADE said there was anothsr gentlemsr
named, bu, name had not been read--Mr r. A
| Parmcntcr.
| Mr. BROOKS moved TO add Mr. Pssnentsr's name
aud nvped tncre would DO no question raised hero ~
| TO contestants AT this tImo.
Mr. SMITH WEED stated that the action OF the STATE
| Comnittee was regular anu customary. aud he, too
hoped question contestants would bc raj bee
| nj this Stage Ot the proceedings
| Mr. JAcoBs SAID ne was here us n representative o
sixty three decgates IRON New York, snd he desire,
10 enter his protest against the choice OF man az
vicer OF tnis Convention whose seat was tested
Nr brooks motion was then carried, ahd In
| gentlemen ns med above were elected secretaries n
Indivi Iuals aud without prejudice TO their clams
| delegates.
CALLING THE ROLL.
Tho roll OF delcgntcs then called By Sec.etarl