Year: 1874




ALBANY. N. Y. Sept. "a, 1874


Under the auspices OF the Republican General
Committee a serenade was given to Governor Dix
this evening In honor OF his denomination. Upon
being presented by the chairman, John G. Whit
ney, Governor Dix spoke as foliows:-


GOVERNOR DIx's SPEECH.


FELLOW CfTizENs--i am very grateful to you for
the approval OF those under whose eye my on1clal
duties during the last two years have been dis
charged 1t is pc culiarly gratifying to me. eel
greatly hOn0red by the renewed confidence which
the republican party, through its representatives
at Utica, has bestowed upon me, ana II VIII inspire
me with new zeal in carrying out the reforms in
the State administration which were commenced
two ears ago under its auspices. This Is not time,
fellow citizens, Tor entering IN detail into an ex
steps taken to accomplish them; but
may say in general terms ard say
ever in the same length OF time done more to cor
rect abuses OF administration and TO vlndcate
When took possession OF the government there
was deficiency OF s6,5O000O In the Treasury.
the sinking iund of the State, solemnly pledged
to the public creditors for the redemption Of the
State debt, had been piundered and consumed in
paying the current expenditures OF the govern
ment, in hagrant violation OF The provisions OF
the constitution The deficiency referred
The aai auauenty aDsractsd from
the principal OF the sinking fund have been re-
itai Of these unds at the close OF the last fiscal
year are intact, the violated faith OF the State Is
redeemed, and We can hold up the pubic es-
cutcheOn without a stain in the face OF the whole
country But this Is not the only reform we have
brought about. We have done much to put an end
picatlon of corporate privileges in derogation OF
the rights OF the people, to Withhold the ap-
plcation Of the moneys levied by taxation
upon the State at large TO objects of local improve
ment, and to arrest the current OF reckless ex.
penditnre. which was encouraged and stimulated
by fraudulent and felonious transactions ON the
part Of the municipal authorities OF the city of
New ioTs ana II the eXtravaga1t t ana uns,crnpuous
our S the in ns Gsm in
cratic administration which went out Of
so tns people IN e. The The 'ss is wssSs
the administration of that party shall be re-
stored, with the danger OF q renewal OF It's
mas extirpated them, shall be continued In power
to complete the reform 1t has commenced and is
zeal which nave given the state an enviable stand
ing among disinterested men of all parties
throughout the country. cannot doubt what


THE POPULAR VERDICT


will be on such an issue. When our opponents
say to us the people OF the State are burdened
with debt and oppressed with taxation our answer
TO them is that they are the authors, and that we
are labOring on our part to reduce the one by pay
ment and to alleviate the other by rigid econo-
my in expenditures. With our record Tor the last
two years before the people do not fear that
they viii be mised by the misrepresentation OF
be beguiied into their support by any promises Of
amendment in that quarter. In carrying out this
system OF reform IN winch we are engaged, we
shall be greatly aided II the amendments to the
constitution to be submitted to the people receive
their approval, more especially those which limit
the powers OF the Legislature, and IL Is earnestly
to be hoped that they may be carefully considered
in reference to this important object. You
need not be admOnished, fellow citizens. of
the Importance OF the coming election
in other respects. The interests of the State are
not alone involved In It, We have United States
Senator and members OF Congress to elect, On
the result will depend our ability to sustain the
Chief Magistrate OF the Union in his earnest and
well intended efforts to promote


THE WELFARE OF THE COUNTRY,


to maintain its tranquility at home and to pre-
serve unimpared our friendly relations
with foreign Powers. The Congress to be
elected viii control the legislation Of
the country during the two remaining
years OF his administration, and 1t would be
deeply be deplOred ii he should lack the support
from us which he may need in any emergency that
may hereafter arise, or in accomplishing any
great measure which the public good may de-
mand. With these vital interests State and ma
tional at stake, no effort should be spared on our
part TO sustain the action OF the Republican Con-
ventlOn at Utica and to carry out the pledges con-
tanned in its admirable resolutions. Standing on
that platform, l am confident that. with proper
exertOn, we cannot fail to secure triumphant
victory.


Hon. Lyman Tremain, Congressman at Large
was also serenaded, and spoke review OF the
work OF the Utica Convention.


Brief speeches of congratulation were made by
Comptroller Hopkins and Charles T.. Smith, of the
Journal


The republicans fred 100 guns in honor Of theil
ticket.