Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-04-21
POLITICAL.


I l.. b. Faulkner, who Sald the uemocratl
party would never bow to . faction and sac
rifice the democratic principles to tempora
success. He commented on Hayes elevs
ton to the Presidency, and said that ''if Til
den had chosen to lead Mexican revolt ant
had said the word. million armed mel
would have sprung forward. He did no
know whether Tilden would accept the nomi
nation. Tilden had never been defeated be
fore the people and he never will be-"
/ Tilden's name was received with great ap
plause, mingled with Kisses.
John c. Jacobs of BROOKLYN was chosen
temporary chairman. He made Tilden
speech.
The roll was called and committees on per
manent organization and resolutions appoint
ed.
| The harmony committee from the Tam
many convention arrived and stated their
object Their communication was referred
| to the committee on resolutions.
A long and exciting debate occurred on the
reference of contested delegations.
| The names of delegates to the National
convention. and delegates at large, with al
ternates, were reported.
The convention re-assemble,i at f.55.
The committees on resolutions, organiza-
ton, etc, were announced.
Recess till 80.
The majority report Of the committee on
credentials, in favor OF sitting members, was
adopted. without giving an opportunity for
the minority to present their report, which
called forth an indignant protest from Brown
of Otsego
John c. Jacobs of Brooklyn was elected
President. 4 State central committee was
then chosen. The committee to whom was
referred the proposition from the Tammany
convention, reported as follows -
Resolved, That the President of this con-
vention be requested to reply TO the commu-
nication signed by John b. Hoskins, AMI to
assure him that this convention reciprocates
every expression or desire for union of the
democratic party, and are persuaded that the
delberative wisdom of the National conven
ton will result in such action rs will secure
the triumph of the democratic party in the
State of New York and in the Union in the
coming presidential election.
Adopted unanimously.
4 resolution instructins delegates to sup
port the two-thirds rule in the National con-
ven,ion, was adopted. The State committee
has power to fill vacancies in list of presiden
tal electors. Resolutions instructing the
delegation TO vote as a unit were adopted.
The committee on resolutions reported as
follows: The democratic party of New
York add to their condemnation of the cleo
toral conspiracy of 1876, an emphatic decla-
ration of their continued confidence. ability,
and fitness in that distinguished citizen of
New York who was then elected to the highs
est Office in the peoples gift. and who was ir
his own person the object of attacks on his
party. his fellow citizens, and the cause of
free government. The blow which deprived
the country Of its chosen ruler. was aimed
not much at him rs ut the democratic mill
ions, who stood behind him. While making
no instructions as to the candidates, and COM
hitting to our delegates as heretofore the
duty of joining in the deliberations
of the National convention, we respectfully
suggest to our brethren Of other States that
the dignity and welfare Of the party and ma
ton demand of them that they take such ac
ton as shall best present this great issue to
the people. Higher than all other party du
ties is the solemn obligation to give to the
free voters of the land an opportunity to pass
their judgment upon this right. On any such
issue the State of New York will speak with
no doubtful voice.
Resolutions were not unanimously adopted
by the committee. Flanders stating he had
not voted for them.
In contradiction of Faulkner's statement
that they were unanimously adopted, Brown
of Otsego criticized what he called the ma
chine management of the convention, (Ap-
plause) and said the delegation from the 2lst
district would not obey the instructions to
vote INIT.
Resolutions were adopted with a few dis
senting votes.
The Tammany convention met in Shakes
peare Hall. Jno. Is. Hoskins called the con-
vention to order at IL 80 VIM. Dorsheimer
was chosen temporary chairman, and made
an address, saying the name of Seymour
would unite the party.
The roll was called, and the committees on
organization and resolutions were appointed.
Resolutions were adopted advocating har-
mony, which would ensure the electoral vote
of the State to the democracy favoring UNI
pledged delegations; appointing a committee
to confer with like committee of the other
democratic convention, to consider and de-
termine upon such action, on the part Of both
conventions, rs will provide for united dele
CATION to the National convention, and united
action on the part of the democrats Of this
State. The chair appointed a committee I'M
der these resolutions, with John b. IIoskins
as chairman.
The convention re-asscmbled at 4.30.
Mr.. Hoskins, from the conference commit
tee, appointed to wait on the other conven-
ton with the proposition for their union,
briefly stated their action and expressed
fear that the proposition would meet with
the same fate which befel the efforts for har-
mony last year.
Thomas +. Grady addressed the convention
on the necessity for union and harmony, but
insisting that no democrat should part with
his manhood to secure it
John Kelly was called for persistently
and when he arose to approach the PLATFORM
he was hailed with applause and three cheers.
He made an anti-Tiden speech, and appealed
to the people to keep close watch upon the
legislation. both State and National. He
concluded with the hope that the people
would put man in the presidential chair
who would administer the affairs of the coun-
try for all the people and not for few.
Amasa J. Parker was made president.
Resolutions adopted: That the Ma
tional democracy arc indivisible in their devo-
ton to the popular rights and institutions !;
that in view Of the proposed dangerous in
novations Of the republican leaders, it is the
duty Of democrats to unite and to procure q
| change in the federal administration that
delegates to the National cow ention be un-
pledged: that the nomination of Tilden will
be fatal to the democratic party; that the
democracy of New York pledge their sup
port to any worthy representative democrat
nominated for President and Vice Presi.
dent, in the firm belief that union under such