St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-24

of the Democratic party as eXemplified in the
case of Il prominent Democratic appOintee to
q high judicial position, who publicly an
nounces himself as having assumed since his
appointment the control Of an avowedly par
tisan journal, although Republican officials
who edit partisan journals are being removed
on that account every day. 1t is believed to
be the duty OF the Republican majority of
the senate to oppose the confirmation of any
person appointed in violation OF the letter or
spirit OF the civil service act. The national
administration is denounced for its obvious
Willingness 10 abandon the opinion they have
preferred upon currency and TO ompromise
with those leaders of their party who are
avOwedly in favor of the continued debase-
ment of the currency; for its hostility to the
commerce of the country, evinced by its re-
fusal TO carry out the system accepted by
congress for the encouragement OF American
shipping, Tor its arbitrary action in repudiat-
ing Il contract regularly entered into by tho
duly authorized agents OF the government,
and persevering in an attempt to deprive
American mechanics of their means of live
lihood, until an aroused public opinion COM
PEELED il to abandon the attempt, and for its
hostility further evinced by the arbitrary en-
forcement OF the customs laws by Illegal
provisions and tricks, intended to deprive
merchants of any fair opportunity for as
executive is denounced for his action in ref
erence to the census, resulting in an extra
session OF the legislature at a large and use
less expense, while he vetoed necessary ap-
preparations for the state board of health in
the face of Il dreaded epidemic; and for Veto
ing the Brooklyn reform bill in order to COM
mend himself to the local Democratic leaders,
while he approved bills legaliZing claims dat
ing from the days Of Tweed and barred by the
statute Of limitation and judicial decision
and thereby imposed additional burdens on
an oVerDurdened city.
After the adoption of the platform as
presented, and no other business coming be-
fore the convention, an adjournment sine
die was taken amid much enthusiasm ex-
pressed by wild shouts and vOciferOus cheer
ing for the ticket as q whole and for each
individual named thereon.
Ira Davenport was born at Hornellsville
Steuben county, n. Y, June 26, I84I. His
father, Col. Ira Davenport, was an early
settler in that section Of the state and an ex-
tensive land owner. Mr.. Davenport
received his early education in
the union school at Bath, to which
place his parents removed in his childhood
subsequently he attended DR.. Russels col
legiate school ct New Haven, Conn. He has
given much attention to travel and study,
and is a man OF much culture and general
estates, the care of which has occupied his
time in late years. His home is at Bath, d
village that owes much to Mr.. Davenport s
generosity and enterprize. He is trustee of
the Davenport Female Orphan asylum,
established by his father at Bath,
and also trustee OF the
state soldiers and sailors home, an institu-
tion that was located at Bath, mainly through
his efforts, and to which ne has given much
time and money. In politics Mr. Davenport
has always been Republican. He was elected
to represent the Chemungs, Steubens and
Allegheny districts in the state senate in the
fall of 1877, and reelected in 1879, serving
both terms as chairman Of the committee on
commerce and navigation. Mr.. Davenport,
in personal appearance, is slight but straight
in figure. He is close shaven, except as to
his mustache, which is heavy and light in
color. His manner is dignifled, but some
what reserved, and he is never known TO joke.
He is finely educated and bachelor.
a Winner i'm Sight.
SARATOGA, Sept 23.-The indications
at late hour tonight are that Gov. Fill
will have a majority on the first ballot cast
at the Democratic state convention. His
friends go so far as to predict that he can
be nominated without the aid of the New
York county delegates. The statement is
not conceded by the Cooper men, how
ever, who declare that they will stand
by their men to the end. The county Dem
ocracy and Tammany held meeting to-
night, with view of determining upon
their respective plans Of procedure to-mor-
row. The indications are that Tammany
hall will scatter its votes on the first ballot
and Mr.. Fletcher, it is thought, may secure
its support on the second ballot. The dis
cussiOn of the resolution recently
adopted by Tammany hall respecting the
distribution Of patronage will be made be-
fore the committee on resolutions and not
before the convention if it can be avoided.
The absence OF John Kelly is very much
commented upon, it being the first time he
has abSented himself from state cOnven-
ton since he assumed the leadership of
Tammany Hall, The Democratic state
committee met tonight and fixed
the New York city representation
for the new committee to be
selected during the convention, the same as
it is at present, viz: County Democracy
four, Tammany Hall three, Irving Hall one.
The representation i'll the convention was
fixed as follows: County Democracy thirty
one, Tammany Hall thirty-one, Irving Hall
ten: The representation determined upon
is satisfactory to all. and there will conse-
quently be no contests. Both the county
and Tammany Hall delegates met tonight,
and mapped out plan for tomorrow morn
ing, when they will meet again to decide on
candidates to support.
Tammany hall at 80 tonight agreed to
support Hill for governor. a resolution
binding the organization for him as a unit
was adopted.