Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-29

the needs and abuses Of the various branches
of industry.
Thirteenth Whereas the founders of the
Democratic party inculcated frequent re-
currence to the fundamental principles of the
party, the Democracy of New York again
avow their fidelity to those tenets, economy,
simplicity and respect for the liberty of In
dividuals which characterized the admins
| tration Of the government in the primitive
days of the Republic.
Mr.. Pryor moved the unanimous adoption
of the platform.
Senator Jacobs moved to proceed to NOM
mate governor. Adopted. MIR. Peckham
presented the name of Erastus Corning, Guern-
sey Of Duchess presented Homer A. Nelson,
MIR. Lockwood of Erie presented Grover
Cleveland, Mr.. Porter of Jefferson nominal
cd Roswell p Flower, Mr.. Kinsella nomi-
mated General Henry w. Slocum of Brook
Ign, Peter b. Olney nominated Allen Camp
the nomination of Campbell would not prove
acceptable to portion Of the Democracy of
New York and would not be taken as an evil
dencc Of desire for harmony. Mr.. Brooke
Of New York nominated Perry Belmont.
Mr.. Pryor of the committee on resolutions
reported that he was instructed TO re-
port the following additional plank in
the platform and moved its incorporation
therein. We also arraign the Republican
party for its wholesale gift of public lands to
railroad jobbers, thus robbing the mass of
people OF their .rightful inheritance and we
demand as far as possible that these lands
shall be reclaimed and reserved for occupa-
ton by actual settlers, and We request the
Democratic representatives in Congress from
the State Of New York to use their power to
secure this great blessing. The resolutions
were then unanimously adopted. John F.
Mines of Westminster nominated Waldo
Hutchins for Governor. The Convention
reassembed this evening in Shake
spearc hall, which was crowded to
repletion. The Convention went into
the nomination for Lieutenant Governor.
Baker of Chemung presented the name of
David b. Hill, mayor of Elmira, and Hughes
of Washington seconded Hills nomination.
The chairman put the question that the nomi-
nation be made unanimous and on II rising
vote it was so declared. Mr.. Hill was loudly
called for but was not present. Mr.. Wood
of New York in eloquent terms named Gen.
Henry w. Slocum for Congressman at large.
He urged that the nomination be made
unanimous by reclamation. MIR. Ecclesine
of New York warmly seconded the nomi-
nation of Jacobs of Brooklyn aud stated that
Slocums name had been used without any
conference with the Brooklyn delegation and
not at their suggestion. Mr.. Brooke favored
Slocum's nomination. The chair then put
the question that the nomination be made
unanimous. Mr.. Jacobs-I object. The
motion was however, put and carried by n
rising vote. The Brooklyn delegation re-
naming seated. The Brooklyn members
demanded roll call so they would be en-
abled to vote. The sense of the Convention
being overwhelming against such course
the chairman declared that the nomination
of Slocum was made and the subject was
closed. Herrick of Albany, nominated Ru-
fus W. Peckham for chief judge of the court
of appeals. Bookstaver of Albany present
ed the name of VIM. C., Kruger which called
forth warm enthusiasm. Grady made an
eloquent appeal for Kruger and Raines and
Childs added their testimony to Ruger's
worth. A ballot resulted as follows: Kruger
2l0, Peckham 1863
Mr.. Grover Cleveland of Buffalo was nom-
mated for Governor on the third ballot and the
nomination was subsequently made unani-
nous.
Adjourned sine die amidst loud cheers for
the ticket.
During the session of the convention to-
night dispute arose between Tony Barrett,
Brooklyn man, and General Pryor, culmn-
atng in Pryor striking Barrett in the face.
The combatan,s were quickly separated with
out injury to either.