New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21

vention for harmony. ., a.
tion'e top' He disliked these personalities. The
resolution was pndignifed, and unworthy Of Of
these these controversies. Mr.. MilIer's speech made
strong impression on the COnTentlon' ana S iuS
resolution was laid upon the table by deciueu
After vote of thanks to its officers the COnven-
ton adjourned sine die.
REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
SYRACUSE, April 20.-It was nearly half
past 10 before the delegates to tho Tammany Conveh-
tton had taken their seats John B. Haskn, OF New
York called the Convention to order stating reasons for
the absence Of the chairman, N. G. MOak He then
nominated for temporary chairman the Hon. "iihau
Dorsheimer whose name was received with long-oon-
tnued applause. Putting the question, 1t was carried
unanimously. John Kelly, Of New York, and Erastus
Corning of Albany were appointed committee TO con-
duct Mr.. Dorsheimer to the chair. Cheers Were then
given for Messrs. Corning, Kelly and Dorsheimer.
When Mr. Dorsheimer took the chair he was received
with applause He thanked the Convention for the COM
pliment paid him, and said he saw before him faces
with which he had become familiar in the cOunses of
the Democracy OF New-YOrk. He thought this was an
occasion when Democrat could speak plainly, ana nc
would sneak just what he thought 1t was the duty OF
every Democrat in Syracuse to do all IN his power 10
bring about the union and consolidation OF the party
10 the end that Democrat might be named IN tne
National Convention who would secure the united sup
port Of the Democracy Of ne %Sqa nc kee say
the party disunted take the responsibility; 1t SHOULD
mot fdse nSn pTessu @ He claimed that this was Demo
cratic State and there was wisdom enough 10 Iake
long.tred statesmnn-if there was wisdom enough 10
recommend the nomination Of HOrato Seymour.
wild cheersl that would unite the party ana u WO1
the wives He therefore urged the Convention TO do all
in it's power to send O delegation to Cincinnati when
Ne them ANNOUNCED the following list o. secretaries,
which was agreed to- VIM Il Q9n&eey & OF NeT,YoTa
p w. Rhodes Of New;YSrk; h. NJ. skeeis' OF Ni"sara'
On motion OF Mr. Colby. of Rensselaer,. the rules of
the Assembly we're adopted as tho rules OF the Con-
ventOn. - ,,... ..o,,
each CONVERSATIONAL district. named by the delegates
from such districts be appointed Committee on Per
mauent Organization to De reported after the recess
COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE.
Amasa J. Parker, of Albany, offered tho following res
OlutiOns which were adopted:
the great political parties In the various States OF the
Union that NewYOrk is the pivotal state which "a oy ts
vote 20 determine the or defeat OF the Demo-
cratic party IN the forthcoming National contest; and
Whereas 1t was made manifest by the election held in
November last that majority or the electors or this
state are Democratic that therefore, by the united
action OF the Democracy OF the coming election the eee
toral vote State Will he secured for the Demo-
cratic nominee for the Presidency and ,..-.
Whereas, In such circumstances II Is H tne mperaye b
ference which exist heretofore have existed IN
is 70 their party and ITS principles and not to any par
tcular individual whatever the claims or aspirations OF
Whereas The union Of the Democratic party In this
State will be promoted by united delegation 10 the
National Convention be held at Cincinnati In juno
next representing all the Democracy OF the State, and
section or part thereof such delegation 70 go uh ~
support the election OF any good Democratic citizen
from any oI inc SSs bs sate and Who viii re-
ceve The vote OF twO-thrds Of the Convention and
semDed in this city aud with the view Of providing for
such action on the part of the TO both Conye
tions will secure the success OF the Democratic party
and It's principles, II is ..
Resoired That committee Of sixteen members OF this
Convention, two from each Judicial District, be ap-
pointed by the chair to meet with ike committee
appointed by the other Convention Il such committee
ton part OF both Conventions as will provide for
united delegation to the National Convention, and for
such united action the part of the Democracy OF the
State will the vote Of this State for the
Democratic nominee for the Presidency.
The Chair announced the following committee under
these resOlutiOnsi
First-John b. Haskn, Henry d. Purroy.
Second-Anthony Barrett, Z. A. Lawrence.
Third-Erastus Corning, Amasa J. Parker
F9Th-P. p. Middler, Colonel J. 8. Grouse.
SfIih-J. j. OConnor G. Van Allen. .
EeVenth-R. s. Armstrong John McDougall
Eighih-JObn II. Buck, G. g. Bissell
I'D. Hawley, of Onondaga, moved that Committee
on Resolutions be selected BY Congressional delegations
Carried.
The Convention then took recess until O'clock and
on rcassemblug at 425 p. m called to order by Mr.
DSrsheimer.
THE REGULAR COMMITTEES.
The secretary read the following committees;
On Permanent OTganizalion-JOhn Keegan, Tbos. ].
Sheridan Cnas. W. T0bey, Michael II. Curran, Dennis
H YHos. sqBT Br nnan m Tnds " Burke CGas Willie Dennis
r. Shiels James o. Vandervoort, Robert II. Moore.
ostraHdeT SIsTn r. Kelly Waller j. aaTtS hHnson
Paige Edmund b. Griswod, Oiyer WoGd' II. ~ rTgMttio, M
rSy M Joah S wss. s BarRpT irSpT' D0A'' o
on Resolutions i, A. Lawrence William A. CaTr, \.
Maurice F. Holahan, Joseph KOch, Samuel Conover,
Charles Prss Sds Erane5 me d B SRnT SS6n ao Tff
Adm Thayer, David II. Parsons. Sidney J. Cowan.
W. W. Van BrOcklu, PairicK Rodgers, Il. v. Mayer,
Aaron Genet, L. J. Cox, e. j. Church, W. j. WIcks.
Mr. Haskin, from the Committee Of Conference ap-
pointed to wait the Other Convention with PROPOSE
ton union briefly stated their action las recorded in
the proceedings Of that cOnventiOn). lie expressed
fears that the proposition would meet with the
fate which befell the Efforts for harmony last Fall
motion was then made 20 lake until p. NJ
Lost.
Tie Convention then took recess for ten minutes
Thomas L. Grady called for and made speech.
ADDRESS BY JOHN KELLY.
The Convention was then called TO order.
John Kelly called tor pcrs.stcnty, and when he
arose TO approach tie platform, be hailed with APP
plause aud three cheers were given. He said:
Mr.. CHAIRMAE AND GENTLEMEN or TIE CONVENTIONS:
We came here last september protesting against the
nomination OF Lucus Robinson They TOLD US that IL
any man in Democratic convention. SO far that
word applies, 1 should deem IL correct, providing
Yeuton was a Democrat, advocating Democratic
nruclpes. and, at heart was possessed Of
a sufficient amOInt or lberaiy to permit other pcO
pie think what they thought III relation 10 political
matters, the same himself Had not we q right to
protest gainsJ The nomination of Rob before tho
meeting OF the Convention as we'll during the sitting
oftne Conventoni Aud because we asserted Ihat right
we became the of Governor Robinson and his
friends and they determined to the perae
cut0n that begun against the Democracy OF New
York by Mr. Robinson and mis- friends Against
our protest They nominated Governor Robinson.
When we told them that II they did IL
we would leave the Convention they laughed
at the threats made for they called thon threats,
aud supposed thai had not sufficient courage
AM as Democrats 10 carry out what We told them
would 90. They did nominate Governor Robinson, and
we had courage the manhood and the
20 get amt retire from the Convention and to