The New York herald., 1879-09-05

much vigorous applause AS it happened, Mr..
Grady's speech was only rehash of the argu-
ments and assertions of the resolutions, but their
repetition was received with much enthusiasm.
We are here tonight. Mr.. Grady said. to
xebuke the abuse Of power by the Governor Of this
State Governor Robinson has chosen to create IN
once unknown to the people Of this Standardization
66 this State. Then the Governor denounced
for his usurpations and as the prosecutor Of Tam
many Hall. whereupon the cheers desfening.
Taking advantage of this enthusiasm. Mr.. Grady
dertook to define tho Governors political status.
.'He is not democrat" tho speaker said. 'He
was q democrat. and we viii vote for no man for
Governor who is not q democrat" This senti-
ment also cheered, but not with 30 much
vigor as before, as 1t presented q practical
question which q member Of the General Committee
subsequently described possible necessity Of
eating crow. When Mr.. Grady's speech was finished
General Francis B. Spinoa stood up. but before he
had time to elaborate his introductory sentence he
was interrupted by the entrance Of General william
f. Smith. who passed through the hall. escorted by
Commissioner. Police Commissioner. the case
may be, was on the cards for speech and he
victims. General spinolas silvery tongue lost
its attractions for the moment In the eagernees to
do honor to the guest Of the evening.
0ENEnAL sPINoLA's ADDRESS
General Spinola said they were not there tonight
20 make any threats. but they were there to enter
lolen.n protest against y renomination Of Lucius
come together Syracuse in the Of the democ-
Facy OF this great country. in the name of liberty
man that would be worthy Of the suar.ges Of tho
dsmocraoy Of New York county. But e
sos Listen 70 oa4 aa1ise the
viii be upon them and not upon He would
cay TO them that they would and large percentage
Of the democratic voters would go tor Lucius
Robinson under any circumstances; but Robinson
has tfsmpled on every democratic principle and
hsad in the high councils OF the nation. Ho has las
done another thing which to him (the speaker) as
Semoeratic citizen was revolting and that was that
did school system of the State. which is the pride
and glory Of the people. which has forwarded the
u the brightest laurel in the ohaple that adorns
the brow of the Empire State After Spinola ceased
sSoctioS Of tho resontiops and the repes in the
affirmative we're given by tho chairman OF each dis
trict delegation. who stood up his feet and gave
the case OF the Thirteenth district q man stood up
20 protest against the adoption of the resolutions
but he shut of summarily by the crowd OF Tam
manyitss in his immediate neighborhood.
= THE TAMMANY ADDRESS.
Major Quincy after this entered on tho reading of
address to the democracy Of the State. which has
already been published In the columns OF the HERALD
The Major put his glasses and read the document
with great junction. When tho chairman was about
70 put the question on the adoption of the resolu-
tons. Colonel William y Roberts stood up amid
tumultuous applause to mako some remarks. but
forced to ascend the platform in order that the
audience might hear him to better advantage He said
when he ascended the STAGE that he much obliged
for the reception of bis name and then. with great
3igor Of manner, said he wanted to see the assem-
blage adopt the resolutions before them and he
wished to say that he believed THAI the democratic
party was the only one that adhered to the ira
dions Of right and justice. He was satisfied that
no who true to their principles would
be- destroyed az organization. but when they
proved false they were easily annihilated. Colonel
Roberts wound mp with . strong appeal for unity
and vigor OF action among the orthodox members OF
the democratic party Of the city and county Of New
York.
coxDxzsuxo CONVICT LABon.
Then Secretary Stevens announced that there was
another document which he wished to have read.
Chairman Purroy took the communication from Mr..
Stevens and handed i to Major Quincy. proved to
the Committee on Organization about ten days ago,
relating to the question OF convict labor in State
Icot:- - ~ o.
whorsas is the highest duty we'll soundest
80 sss.s sns hS:s A
SO largely and whereas several depart.
-: sasssfo:: ''nD.'' : mo
snS .sSsS S Posy no Sss than dSe regard for the
shape 70 psca movements or State iesissticn 10 Sc
esds % ,he demand made by such large number Of
eur , state PnsSns ss, be abolished. a.
s from That s saS from g the he A.s'y G d..
hereby 70 do their utmost q the state Cssven
ihe nssrtsa ef pssk in tbs platform eondcnnisx tho
present esatract system Of eonvict labor
Mr. GEORGE BEKRx's pEKCH.
Ex-Congi eastman George M. Bcebe then intro
Guood and began mis- speech by complmenting Tam
many Hall. Friends, no said, had advised him not
20 accept tho invitation address the committee for
fper It would njure his political prospects II his
political prospects wore ten times brighter than
they are ft would not induce him to suppress
his convictions. He then spoke of tho differences
In the party In the State aud thought the coming
Convention would be able settle these differences
nattnfnctOrtly. Az member OF the Convention he
should endesvor to do his whole duty to tho whole
party He then advised Cancellation and mutual
concessions. II would be pity, hc said II the
party should fail In the present crisis and he vigor
ously denounced the republican party for the pow
mont and honesty were the only remedies for oxist
ing evils. Until Lincoln the spirit of home
ncts a.xcr Ssurronndad .hs ballot hor Tho dem
ocrstic party. cost what IL may. is determined
10 secure free olcctions- The republicans claim tho
2cracy procaims that this is most claim.
Tho monarcbs OF England could not do as much. and
the democratic party is determined IL shall not be
done In Repubic. This proposition to surround tho
ballot box with troops not confined to the South
Il In sought TO invade tho State OF New York ut
Mr.. Beebe then made long argument against tho
ose Of troops st the polls citing from numerous au
the crowd in the gallery grew thinner and thinner
end the enthusiasm on the door vatniy contendcd
with tendency toward somnolcncy. In conclusion
10 hoped the thrcatening troubles In the party might
GENERAL SMITHS AppnxsR
After the conclusion OF Mr.. Becbe's speech Con-
ersl W. \. Smith mounted the platform under the
wing OF General Spinon. He was received with
great enthusiasm by the General Committee, tho en-
siro body rising TO their feet and cheering him.
General Smith said, after the usual Introductory
remarks, that he was among friends TO help to put
forward the principles OF the democratic party. Ho
know OF no political organization Of which SO much
could be expected OF the democratic party In tho
State and OF the United States AZ tho Tammany or
kantzation. The people expected the democratic
party to give them hcrscs not blind nor paralytc.
This Last allusion brought out tremendous burst of
applause. which was long continued. The General
left the platform smiling aud. Notwithstanding re-
peated calls for q more extended expression of his
views, walked to his chair on tho floor
KELLY DEFINES rCslrroN
Mr.. John Kelly was loudly called tor. and, coming
forward. he said before the committee adjourned II
was proper he should say that this does not look
like the dictation OF John Kelly Whatever Inns
been done by tho Committee on Organization during