The New York Herald Newspaper, July 31, 1856, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. YH JLE NO. 7275. LITICAL INTELLIGENCE. Proceedings of the Hard and Soft Shell State Convention. “UMON OF THE DEMOCRACY OF NEW YORK. Amasa J. Parker Nominated Candidate for Governor, &e., THE SOFT SHELL CONVENTION. Symacse, July 30, 1856. ‘The soft sHell portion of the democracy met in State ‘Convention at Market Hall at noon to-day. ‘There was a full attendance of delegates, and a large ‘gumber of outsiders, the Hall beirg well filed. Mr. Peter Caccer called the Convention to order, and ‘Rominated Governor Kemble, of Putnam, for temporary chairman. Carried. &eo., &e, amidst applause, and said— of the Convention: | cannot but be sensible of “the distinguished honor conferred upon me by calling me ‘temporarily to preside over the most important Conven- tion the State has ever known. My county sends me here to promote the union of the party, not to urge the claims of any particular candidates, but to enable the party by wise selections to secure a victory in the State. Cheers.) Mr. W. M. Tweed, of New York, and Peter Cagger, of Albany, were appointed temporary Secretaries. Mr. Ketry, of New York, moved that a roll of the dele- wgntes be called. Mr. W. D. Purvte, of Chenango, moved that where Seats are not contested, the delegates be receited at once. Carried. The foliowing delegates appeared on calling the rol!:— Albany.—John McEver, John McEwen, Peter Cagger, Robert Higgins. , y —M. B, Champlin, H. E. Purdy. Broome—0. C. Crocker. Catiavaugus—¥.. J. Faxton, P. N, Burn. <Cayuga—G. Randall, J. Parker, J. Marsh. Chatauque—J. ¥. Phelps, 0. ¥. Dickiason. ‘Chemung—E.. P. Hart. “Chenango— Dutchess—0. Theall, L. B. Sackett, W. Kelly. ‘Brie—J. Jansou, J. V. Vanderpool, J. M. Payne, W. K. Blaisdell. Franklin—F. Styles. Fulton and Homalton—J. Dunn. Genesee—U'. Richmond, F. N. Drake. -Greene—D. K. Olney, N. Ormsbec. Herkimer—J. ilinghast, W. C. Crain, F tt, Ay P. Campbell, W. . M. 5 ». P, , W. ‘Marvin—Contestant, Lewis P Cur re Livingston —B. y. Angel 5 isner, Madism—L.. P. Clark, 8. J. Fairchild. Menroe—M. Milan, 8H ould, J. B. Jewett Bale, D. MoCarthy, Mitchell, J A. Mig. J. Cochrape. i. 1. Shepard. Desser, R. Bamber. . Alvord, 8. L. Ba- Lewis. . Winfield, 1. F, Hough. lee. Brewster and G. A Dayton. Oxwego—D. P. + Paul Seeley. Otego—J. Davenport, C. Mclean and Bt. an > SANS. ‘Queens—W. Turner. Renssellaer—D. Alen, J. 1. Holmes and L. Sheldon. Richmond—R. Tompkins. Rockiand—A. B. Conger. Lanrene—| Si. H. Moody, H. Barbour and 8. B, Gordon. “Sai —S, 8. Waterman and H. 8. Maxwell. Scheneciady—G. ¥. Vandebogart. Schoharie—M. C. Borst and P. Hines. Sehuyier—i W. Wilkinson Seneca—O. 4 Sleuten—W. C. Rhodes, C. C. B. Walker and L. A. Ward. Supelt i 8. Seta. 7 int—H. 0). Bates, Jr., aud 0, B. Curran. Ulster—i. Keliey and J. Grifiths. Washington—J. Watkins and A. Hall. Wayne—P. Tucker and EN. Thomas. Wyoming—J. B. Folsom. Westchester—E. J. Horton and H. P. Rowell. Yate—=. 8. Viisworth. Vacancies in Columbia, Delaware, Essex, Jefferson, Oneida, Suiloik, Sullivan and Warrea. B. F. Avocet, of Livingston, said, as a believer that but One sentiment animates this Convention, he would ask leave to offer the following resolution: — * Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by the toanvounce to the other democratic Convention, sitting ‘Chair at Coriathian Hall, that this Coavention is organized, recom™nendation of the Natioual constituents, and in own ursuanee ol a the instructions of our to the spontaneous dictates hearts, we are now ready wo body for the purpose of consolidating ip one single ‘and nominat harmonized iu princip! by the vention, ence Teanimating our’ in other States Drother hood, and p Of our success, we my march to- ther to a vietory, whieh shall save the republic in the crisis that threatens it, and perpetuate the Union of the States by the uniou of the democracy, and that we invite them to desig nate the time and place of such meeting. L, B. Bieranp, of New York, said that as the resolu- tlon #0 evidently gives words to the sentiments of the Convention, he felt it unnecessary to make any remarks ‘upon it, and wished to second it, The resolution was adopted, and the chair appointed the following commiitee:—B. F. Angell, L. B. Shepard, “W. C. Crane, 8. B. Jowett, 8. D, Fairchild. J. Cocutaxa moved the appointment of a committes of five to decide the contested seat from King’s county. Carried, and the follewing committee was appointed — Jobn Cochrane, John Ganson, of Erie; Mr. Ellaworth, of ‘Fates; F.T. Hart, of Chemung; J. Kelly, of New York. Mr. Cocuray® moved that the committee have power 40 fil! al! vacancies. Carried. Alderman Rive, of New York, moved a recess of twenty minutes. Lost. But business was suspended du- fing the absence of the committees AFTERNOON SESSION. The Convention re-assembied at 3 o'clock Joax Cocmane, from the Committee on Credentials, re- Ported in favor of admitting William Marvin, as delegate Grom the Third district of Kings county; also, that 8. B. “Nichol, of SuMolk county, and Albert Fox, of Jefferson county, the regular delegates, who bad arrived. The -Gommitter reported the names for vacancios—Messre. D. D. Boden, of Delaware; Alex. J. Thompson, of Warren; M. Kelly, of Kaxrex: C. Comstock, of Sullivan, James M. Gower, of Oneida, and A. 8. Pease, of Columbia county. The report was adopted. Mr. Axoett, of Livingston, said, on behalf of the com: mittee appointed to commnnicate with the Hard Conven- tion, that be had been instructed to report the action of (at committee. That body had proceeded to the Con- ‘vention, but fownd that it had not been organized. When tt was regularly organized, the committee. through bim, presented the resolution which wae adopted by tne Soft Convention, and which was received with enthusiastic ‘applause. (Cheers.) We were informed, continued Mr. Angell, that a resolution similar in purport to that which ‘we communicated, bad been adopted by their Conven tion (bards), and that a commitiee of eight had been ap- «pointed to this Convention (softs). 1 have the honor mow, said Mr. Angell, in conclusion, to announce that that committoe is now in attendance. (Applause.) ‘The committes of the Hard Sheil Convention were now feceived with the most euthusinetic cheers. At their * @end was their chairman, Hon, Samuel Beardsley. Mr. Beanosiry came forward and spoke as follows when the cheering subsided. Mr. Paesinert—The gentlemen associated with mo and myself Lave the honor to be a committee from the Dem ooratic Convention, which has passed a resolution that contains what I trust I may be allowed to say, is a pro. ition that will meet with a cordial response from this “Cenvertion, and that will tend to promote the united action Of the Democracy, and their entire success at the coming election. {f this’ Convention should think proper to to meet ue, we will be very apy 1 would mention the parlor of the Globe Hotel, (Langhter.) 1 don’t board where myself, of course; there is nothing in any room it is a mere matter of personal convenience. (Re qewed laughter.) | said we would go there, because it “was @ conveniem place. It was certainly a matter of en- diference to us, (Moro laughter.) The preamble and resolutions which were presented by ‘Mr, Beardsiey, and which had been adopted by the hard Convention, were now read Mr. Rive, of New York, moved that the communica tion, con: ag Of the foregoing preamble and resolutions, be received, aml that one delegate from each Juricial dis- trict be appointed to confer wiih the same number ap pointed from the other Conveation. Me Commas, of New York, card that as yet no full or appoint n committer to reeeive them. satisfactory report of the action of the other ¢ “B¥ention had been received, and none of the circumstances . “*S4F¢- ing it had ever been detailed. Mr.,ANoxLL repeated bis report. Horanio Seymour said there were some things which could be understood by all. Ours is a grave duty at this time to re-unite the democratic party. Ours, too, is the grateful office to instil new courage into the hearts of our democratic friends in every portion of this broad Union. (Applause.) It appears that such harmony of purpose prevails in the two Conventions.y I care nothing about the Order. I care only for the end that is to be at- tained and at wich we all aim. (Renewed applause.) ‘The sentiment which actuates the assemblage that has met in} an: cer portion of this city is the same which prevails in this and that—is in favor of that union which alone can ensure victory in the coming contest. The de- sire is to see, not who can get, but which can give the most, in order to produce this precious re- sult, and who shall be the first in making a sacrifice of interest in order to meet the hopes of every democrat in the State of New York, so that it shall be no longer said we are a divided party. (Applause.) I hard- ly heard the resolution read. 1 don’t care to understand it precisely. Tam in favor of doing anything that may be asked of us. (Applause.) The people of theState of New York have a poculiar interest in this contest beyond all other States. The very issues involved in this contest are entwined in the history of our State from its very outset. Our purpose is to uphold the rights of civi! and religious liberty, to show that our land wil! still be the asylum of the oppretsed from every clime. What "is the brightest page im the history of your State? What is the most beautiful spectacle the world ever saw? It was the establishment of religious freedom, a measure which is due to the early Dutch and German settlers of this great State—a measure to which we owe so much, the very foundation of civil and religious liberty. ‘That is one of the issues involved in this contest. (Enthusiastic cheers.) Read the re- cords of your State, compare tnem with other States, and you will find that’there has been a degreé of enlighten- ment that no other Stats can boast of. She has proved the doctrine of self government. I have but one wish, said Mr. Seymour, in conclusion, and that is for union— that every man may rejoice in the glad sound as it re- verberates throughout the country. Joux KELty, of Ky., desired to see the two Conventions meet together without any preliminaries or useless for- malities. Are we, said he, again to put the democracy of the State of New York in the hands of a few indi- viduals? Have not the masses of our country said with one voice that we must be united. Where is the necessity, then, for these preliminaries, that only help to retard a union so much to bs desirea? Have not the people of the Northern States placed before you a man who stands upon a sectional platform? Have not men in Congress made avowals that if a resolution were brought into the House of Representatives in favor of a dissolution of the Union they would vote for ity And is there nota party opposed to you who would stigmatize a portion of your fellow citizens, who are as faithful to the Union as any man born on the soil could be. Mr. Kelly here referred to the action of the Nunnery Investigating Committee of Massachusetts, and to the foreign born citizens of New Orleans, who were attacked and killed while attempting to ote at an election. There exists at present, said be, in conclusion, greater necessity for the union of the democratic party, to free the country from the perils by which it is threatened. John Cochrane said he had no doubt but that the union of the party was new a certainty; but, be protested, we stand in an inter- ceting position. We occupy the focus point of the demo- cratic light of the whole United States, and at this moment thousands of eyes are directed upon this Conven- ‘on, and thousands and thousands of hearts are trembling leet some unfortunate acoident may interveme to cast to the winds all the hopes that have been formed; yet, in my opinion, the feeling of harmoay which has actuated us has not been responded in that tone of sincerity which I would have desired. We are still asked, like the daughter of the horse leech, to give stight indications of dissent. We wish to know the true posture of affairs. When we are asked to gtve of the abundance of our wealth, it is not in the hearts of the delegates of this Convention to refuse, or to give witha miserly stint of its exuberaat riches. We will give to the Convention that consolda- tion which the party demand, and when we do that we will claim no particular merit for our action, but we will run our flag to the masthead, asking an undivided sup- port for Buebanan and Breckenridge. What was the tone of our resolution, and how was it responded to? (Cries of “Question.’’) Who is here so base that he will not examine the position ne occupies ? This is a critical mo- ment, and I will be deterred by no gentleman who cries “Question.” We ask them simply that the plan of the Convention should not be formed by this Joint Committee, but that it should be left to the majority to decide upon the oificers. If you do not let the delegates elect the officers !t will be a coalition, and no union; but willing, for the sake of harmony, to give all—to yiekl everything, We will make this sacrifice as a peaco offering tothe democratic party of the State of New York. Let our committee be appointed, and clothed with the name power | propose—that instead of a mew commit- tee being appointed, the original committee be re- tained, with additional powers, to confer with the com- mittee of eight from the other Convention, and that three more be added to their number, making cight altogether. The resolution waa adopted, and the committee was enlarged by the appointment of Horatio Seymour, Dean Richmond and Charles H. Ring. ‘The Con rention then took a recess. On reassembling the committee reported they had dis- charged their labors, and a joint Convention bad been agreed upon to meet in Corinthian Hall ‘The Convention then dissolved to reassemble in Corin- thian Hall. THE HARD SHELL CONVENTION. Svyracesn, July 30, 1866, The Convention called by the committee of which Sam Fowler is chairman—the bards—met at Corinthian Ball, at noon. During the forenoon and the night previous the bards had bad many anxious conferences as to the pro- per course to be pursued in relation to their old oppo- nents. Ancient jealousies had to be reconciled, and old feuds barmonized. Ail were in favor of consolidating the two bodies; but some—and they were said to be ina majority—were in favor of dictating terms to the softs, ‘The outside pressure was very severe om this section, and a very strong lobby urged an unconditional reunion. The isene, therefore, was looked forward to with a great deal of anxiety. The Convention was composed of strong men —able representatives of the party called to order, at noon, by Mr. Apams, of Suffolk, a member of the State Committee. He nominated Samuel Fowler, of Orange, as tewporary chair- man, which nomination was ratified by the Convention; and Messrs. Ward, of New York, and Tremain, of Albany, were appointed a commitice to conduct Mr. Fowler to the ebair The Chairman was received with loud applause, said — Gextipmen or tHe CoxvENtio’—I profer yon my ac \knowledgments forthe great honor and responsibility ron! upon me by this appointment. It is indeed an honor to preside eveu temporarily over tho representa lives of that democracy which, under every difficulty and every trial, has continued to contend up to this trme for thore glorious principles which underlie the foundattons of ovr party. (Appiause.) | am fully aware of the re sponsibility, in consequence of the peculiar cirommstances under which we are convened together at this time, Never, probably, in the bietory of the party has there been & convention assembled *o important ag this. A most important duty and & great responsibility rests upon you at this time, Yon are to reunite tho scattered fragments of the democratic party; you are to bring together the rections which have not only, of late, stood apart from each other. but have been in opposition to each other. Wise and temperate counsels will be neces sary to bring about this consummation so ardently to be wished. The matmer in which this question is met here, the spirit in which it is divcnssed and settled, will have atendency to bring abont this result, or to defeat it. It will be your duty to array the united forces of the demo cratic party against the allied forces of bigotry and fa naticiem, (Renewed app For the first time in the history of ovr country, has a powerful party been arrayed against the constitution of the United States; for the first time has that constitntion beon derided, and called a covenant with hel!, and a league with the devil; for the first time has Washington, the Father of our Country, been slandered and loaded with oppro- bious epithets; for the first time has a party openty He organized itsolf in fever of a division of the Union; for the first time, in fact, since the adop. tion of the constitution, has our country been in f from its own Citizens, (Lond applanse.) on the demecratic party rests the reepousbility of MORNING EDITION—THURSDAY JULY 31, 1856, defeating on the machinations of the enemies of la jovernment and preserviug the liberty Of tae le. harging the responrible duties to witch von tare called me, I hope for the same kiudly and feeling which has called me to this position, to aid me in the performance of its duties. On motion of Mr. Avast, of Suffolk, Messrs. W. W. x ‘enger, of New York, and H. 8, Cutting, of Erie, were ap- po. “ated temporary secretaries of the Convention. ‘The’ F0l! of the counties was then called, and delegates present °4 thelr credentials, Before the rol! had been completed, the Conciliation Committee .% the Soft Convention “entered the hall, an{ through Mr. 4ngell, of livingston, stated that the com- mittee bad a re, lution to present to this Convention. x, Mr. Osuory, oi @hatauque, moved that the resolution be recetved and iai.' 0” the table, Mr. Bxaxrerzy, of Oneida, said that the Convention, not being organized, co™Wd uot receive commuaications of any kind. Mr. Oszorzx hat no doubt that the communication would be received and acted upos favorably. (Loud ap- planse.) Mr. Pertoy, of Dutchess, ‘supported Mr. Beardsley’ view of the matter Mr. L. B. Saxrann, of New York—df you §please, Mr. Chalrmat, TY committee Will rétire until your Comven- tion has been organized, (Loud applawee, during which the Soft Committee left the Convention, followed by se veral of the prominent bards.) The caliing of the roll was proceeded with. had been completed, Mr. Ossonx moved for a Committee on Credentials to investigate the contested seats—dhree in number, The motion was carried. Mr. Graves, of Steuben, attempted to get the floor, but the Chair recognized Mr. Brarvstey, of Oneida, who said—I have #resolu- tion to offer for the consideration of this Convention. Is the Convention organized ? ‘The Cuarz—It is Mr. Bearostsy—Gentlomen of the Convention, it is not my purpose to review the troubles of the democracy for the past nime years. The history of the party has been dark enough, but I believe that the prospect for the fu- ture is brighter than the past. (Applause.) Another body is rowfin session at Market Hall, in this city, claim ing to represent—and I do not doubt the justice of its claim—claiming to represent a portion of the democracy of this State. ‘That portion of the democracy stands upon precisely the same principles that we do. Those are the sound and the true principles set forth by the platform adopted by the National Democratic Convention at Cin- cinnati, (Loud applause.) To us belongs the duty, and it is a pleasant one, of bringing together all the sections of the democracy in this State, and thereby securing the triumph of Buchanan and Breckinridge—(loud cheers)—and o United States ticket. (Renewed cheering.) To us belongs the duty of uniting the entire body of the democratic party of New York, as a means of securing this triumph, We could have no fellowship with men who did not stand upon broad na- tional ground. The body to which I have before referred stand upon the same national ground that we do. (Ap- plause.) The speaker then eloquently aaverted to the glories ol the democratic party whenjunited, aud to its dis graces when broken iato fragments, and proceeding, he said:—We are now endeavoring to bring the party beck to its old pristine glory, by saying to these men, Come in and unite with us—assist us in renovating the demoracy. 1 am ready to give them my hand, andto go to work with them to bring about this result. (Loud applause.) Some time ago an attempt was made to unite the party in this manner, when, however, there was a division on questions of principle. Now we stand on the same ground. In 1849 our position was different. We now stand on the same platform—that adopted at Cincinnati— and therefore there is no reason why we should not unite, (Cheers.) It ix, then, our primary duty to unite When it and harmonize al! sections ot the democracy in New York, in order to bring about, a the ultimate result, the triumpn of the Pre esidential and State tickets. The resolution I hold i. my band points out a mode of effecting this uaion, and will request the Secretary to read it. Mr. Crime then read the resolution, as follows :— Whereas, the consolidation of the democrac; New York, upon the platform adopted at ¢ favor of the election of Buchanan and Breckinridge, Is tlal to sucess ; and whereas, the principles avowed by two sections ot the demccraey of New York are in accor: with those of the natioual platform; therefore, Resolved, That this Convention now propose to the Market Hall Convention an immediate union of the two Coaventions into one body. for the purpose of nominating a single State electoral ticket, aud merging the two existing org»nizations. Resolved, That a commuitiee of one from each Judicial dis- triet_be to communicate these resolutions to the Market Hall Convention, and arrange the time and place for a Joint meeting, and agree upon the permanent organization of the united Convention. The resolutions were received with loud cheers. Mr. Tresainz—I do not rive to discuss these resolu- tions, but to express my hearty concurrence with them in letter and spirit. | hope taat this Convention will take action upon them unanimously, and that they will be adopted promptly and without discussion. (Applause, and cries of “Good,” “That's the talk.’’) [rejoice that my friend from Oneida (Mr. Beardsley) has com) for. ward to tender to them the olive, and [ hope that we shall receive and treatthem as brothers, (Cheers.) I hope that we may act upon these resolutions before dinner, that the result may go flashing out upon the wings of the lightning, and tell the country that the democracy of New York has been once more united, and that its masses will send dismay to the ranks of the miotley horde who have bended sgainst the constitution and the Union. (Loud cheers, and cries of “Question."’) ‘The Cusin—The question will be on the adoptien of the resolutions of the gentleman from Oneida, Mr. Beardsley. ‘The gentleman from Onondaga (Mr. Ruger) bas the floor. Mr. Rucer attempted to offer an amendment to Mr. Beardsley's resolutions, but before he had stated it, Mr. Bowne, of Otsego, got the floor, and moved that the Soft Committee be \nformed that the Convention is now organized and ready to receive the communication of the Soft Convention. Mr. Cortixne, of Erie, inquired if the Convention could be considered as organized when there were contested wente? Mr. Graves, of Steuben—Are we organize! when we have only gct a temporary chairman? (A laugh.) Mr. Bowxr—Why, of course, Mr. Rovers moved asan amendment to Mr. Beardsley’s resolution, that the Chair appoint a committee of two to wait upon the Soft Committee, and inform its members that the Convention was ready to receive them. Mr. Ru- ger said it was simply an act of courtesy to those gentle- men, who had waited for the organizatien of the Coaven- tion. (Cries of “Question,’’ and “Withdraw it."’) Mr. Hoexnoom, of Columbia, sald that no disrespect or discourtesy would be intended by the Convention when they passed Judge Beardsley’s resolution. {t would be in order afterwards for the gentleman from Onondaga— Mr. Ruger—to put bis motion. (Cries of “Good,” “That's it,’ and ““Question.”*) The Cnain—Come to order! Convention must preserve order ' Mr. Reorm insisted on his motion, as am act of courtesy due to the Soft Committee, and said that the communica- tion ought to be received and read, He had no doubt nee (Rap, rap, rap.) The Mr. Tremars—I rise to @ point of order, and that is, that there can be no discussion in this body upon a com- municatiyn which has never been before it, and that the speaker should confine himself tothe resolations before the Convention. (Cries of “ Question,’ “Order,” and some confusion.) ‘The Cuaim—Be in order. gentlemen. The gentleman from Onondaga will confine himseif to the matters before the Convention. Mr. Tremais—I further wish the Chair to decide whether this amendment is in order. We do not know the nature of the communication to be made from the other Convention, and this amendment may or may not be germane to the subject. ‘The Cuan ruled Mr. Ruger out of order, and put the question upon Mr. Beardsley’s resolutions, which were adopted, with only one or two dissenting voices. ‘The Caan then announced the names of the Credential Committee. Mr. Gatiaonen, of New York, called for the appoint ment of the commiitee named in Mr, Boardsiey’s resolu tions. Mr. Reoer renewed his motion that the Chair appoint a committee of two to wait upon the committee from the other Convention, and inform its members that this Con- vention was ready to recetye any communication they might baye to make PRICE TWO CENTS. ‘The motioi was carried, and theCLalr appoluted Messrs, Ruger and Ward, of New York, as said committee, On motion of Mr. CvrmnG, of Erle, the Credential Com- mittee were authorized to fil! vacancies in the devegationt where any exists. The committee from the Soft Conveation again appear- e4,and were received with loud and long continued ap- plause. Mf, Waro said—Mr. Chairmau, it is with great pleasure that I announce that the committee is present and ready to make its communication. ADzinoxts moved that the committee be intited to take seats. ‘The Caarz invited the committee to take seats om the Platform. Mr. Axcazt, for the Soft Commitice, said—Mr. Chairman, 4 Democratic Convention, now im session at Market Hail, representing part of the democracy of the State, after its organization, passed the following resolutioa:— Resolved, That a cotemitiee of five be appotuted by the ir to annocnee to nylemoeratic Convention, altting at Corinthian Sail, that tais Convention is organized, and in Peay. of @ :ecommerdation of the National Deraocratic vonvention, the instructions # our constituents, and trobedt- ence to the spontaneous distates of our own hearts, we are now ready to untoe in one bedy for ‘pose of ‘consoli- tions and imone singfe organizal ticket, se-that, barpecine’ imating our’ fri other spectacie of our and of auecess, We may mare together to a'victory which the gepublic in| te erisie which threatens it, and perpetuate the Union, of the Stuies by the ucton of the democracy, and that we javite them tc designate they time and place of suc The. resolution was received wit» loud applamse. MrpAxcet:—I can only add, siz, that this resolution expresses the unanimozs opinion of the Couventon—that it was passed unanimerely by acclamation—(cheers)— and that it was received with the same good fueling which has been manifested here. (Loud cheers.) On motion, Mr. Curmixc, ome of the secretaries, read to the Sott Committee the resovutions offered by Mr. Béards- ley. Mr. Samvarp, of New Yori om the part of the commit- tee, cheerfully accepted the resolutions. Mr. Bownx, of Otsego—Tuen let the nuptials be per- formed forvhwith. I should i'ke to seo both bodies con solidated Before we eat meat. | move they be invited to meet hore with us at two o'clock. A Voicz—It ia two o'clock now: Mr. Bowye—Then let us meet forthwith. Mr. Sasvano—We would have no objection to that, but we have just’ beea informed that our Convention has ad- Journed, Mr. Beanvsizy moved that a committee be appointed to arrange matters. Mr, Savrsno—There is no objection to that course. Mr. Graves, of Steuben opposed this. Mr. Suxvarp—We are ready to take any course that will De agreeable to this Convention. (Applause.) Mr. Bowre—I withdraw my motton. (Cries of “‘Ap- poirt the committee.’’) . Mr. Prctox moved that the committee be appointed, and then the Convention adjourn till four o'clock, This was carried, ard the Chair appointed the com- mittee. And then, at a quarter past two o’clock, the Conven- tion adjourned till four. APTERNOON SESSION, Upon reassembling, the report of the Committee on Credentials was reccived and accepted, and the roll, as corrected, was cs lied by the Secretary, Dr. W. W. Sanger. ‘On motion of Mr. Coox, of Otsego, the communicaiton from the Soft Convention was unanimonsly accepted, and ordered to be so entered on the minutes, A proposition to send @ committee to inform the Con ference Committec,of this result was voted down. After an awful pause waiting for thc Committee ou Conferonce to report. Mr. Bownn, of Otsego, was called upon to address the Convention, whieh he did in an attack upon the Fremont party, which he said was composed of disunionists and traitors, assisted by some respectable people, like the editor of the Tribune, who, he thought, would make an- areby and blood the order of the day. But he hoped the day of better things was dawning. Many democrats who hesitated a few weeks ago, were now already to go ahead with the democratic party. The issue was one, as he thought, to arouse every democratic heart. The contest should be fought, not with Sharpe's rilles, as Boecher wants people to goto Kansas, but with the weapoms of truth and the principles of the democratic party. Mr. Powne thought that the democracy would rodeem the State and save the Union this fall. God had so ordained it, and all the powers of hell could uot prevail against it. (Three cheers for Bowne.) Mr. Gatiacurn, of New York, desired that one of the Secretaries should read the platform adopted at Cimcin- nati ; but they did not doit. After another long wait, Mr. Beaxpstey, frem the Conference Committee, an nounced that the two committees lad agreed upon the permanent organization of the Convention. (Applaure.) He suggested that the seats nearest the door should be vacated for the coming Convention. Aregular stampede was accordingly made, and half the hall left vacant for the softs. The Crm appointed Messrs. Ward and Murphy, of New York, and Ruger, of Onondaga, to rece.ve the coming Convention. The Soft Convention then, at Ove o'clock, came in and took seats. The delegates were received with loud cheers, waving of bata, and other demonstrations of ea- thusiasm. Mr, Ward announced the appearance of the softs. Mr. Apams, of Seflolk bard from the Conference Com- mittee, reported the permanent organization, as fol lows :— For President--Hon. W. C. Crane, of Herkimer For Vice Presidente—P. i. Sweeney, of New York; A. B. Conger, of Rockland; F:. Hoes, of Columbia; L. Stetoon, of Chnton? D, Moulton, of Oneida; O, Crocker, of Broome; S. M. Howell, of Ontario, and J. Grauaon, of [rie For Seoretarie-—W. W. Savger, of New Y W. M. Tweed, of New York; R. P. Wirnor, of Livingston; W. E. Messrs. Cochrane, soft, of New York, and Beardsley, hard, of Oneida, were appointed a committee to conduct the President to the chair. The appointment of this com- mittee, of the two bitterest leaders of the factions, was received with loud langhter and applause. ‘The Cxaim—-W. C. Crane, bard, of Herkiiner—was re ceived with loud cheers, and on taking the chair said— GeytLemey of Tre Coxvertion—I can only thank you for the honor which you have conferred upon me in mak- ing me your ‘ing officer. Whatever of ability { may po-sers will be devoted to the decharge of the duties Of that office, Allow me to congratulate you upon the glorious exhibition by the united y democracy of the State of New York, assembled here as the representatives of that democracy, to respond to the principles of the party as establis! in the plat form at Cincinnati, and to give evr solemn gagements that bonorable efforts will be made to elect ‘hore nominees who may be charged with the righ ities of entatives of that democracy which bas neverknown defeat when upited. [et us use our eforts to secure the election of a suitagle person for Go- vernor, and to make an electoral ticket for the State. Nothing more need be caid by me towards jnvoking your tr action—that action which is 80 necessary at the present time. Let me thank you again before entering upen the duties of the piace to which you have ap ported me. Mr. Jnwery, sott, of Madin tion do take « recess till seven no,’ “ Vote it down.’’) ‘The motion was withdrawn. The rol] was then called by Mr. Tweed, of N. Y., soft, aud Mr. Sanger, of N. Y. bard Kr. SevMorK, soft, of Oneida, moved fora committee of sixteon, two from each judicial diswict, te report re- solutions Mr. Cocnnaye, soft, of N. Y., aid he had a matter, « subject of great importance, which he desired to bring before the Convention. We have here, he said, to nomi nate candidates for Governor and Stato officers, and a ticket for Presidential electors. Im the latter case, it is necessary that some method should be taken by which the equilibrium should be preserved, and he would, therefore, move that a committee of two from each Ju dicial district be appointed to report the electoral ticket. Mr. Sxrrarp, soft, of N. Y., was in favor of selecting the clectors equally from each section. Mr. Beanosiey, bard, was in favor of this plan, He thought it would be fair to divide the ticket equally be- tween the gentlemen on the right of the chair—the softs —and thove on the left—the bards. Mr. Cocnnaye said he intended to move to tabie his re solution for a commitiee after he had offered it. It would be difficult, without ® committes, to give the fir num- ber to cach. It would be diffigult to say'to which side the odd elector should be given. Mr. Fursworta, (soft) of Yates, said there had been enough talk about dividing the democracy, What differ. encg did it make who had the ocd glegtor? moved that the Conven- (Cries of © No, ork. Mr. Hocc#, bard, of Ontario, wac about to make the same remark—We want #0 moro talis #bovt union for ¢he spoils, (Applause.) The democracy were uever beat oD but once, and never could be when they were united, Mr. Cocurant—The gentlerrmn speaks tloquertly, and whether his words are applicadte'to the pyesent ease or not, I assure hire of my entire concurrexce'with him. (Laughter and apstause). But 7 must ingist’ thes this resolution shall no’ be made theaubject of devate, as I have moved to Iny it en the table. Mr. Hocte moved o resolution, ‘tat the elsctors be selected by the delegate? from each Congressional districs. Both resolutions were Jmid on the tabity Mr. Ket, soft, of New York, moved « resolute in: relation to the dissemination of democrmte documents; when a delegate from the rural districts sande afew diy remarks. He was choked off by a hard delegate, who’ appealed tothe Convention todo its business and hare the speecites afterwards. Mr. Jéwert, of Monroe, moved for a recess Mt half-past seven o'clock. Mr. Bovwz, hard, of Otsego, called for the question, and the motion was earried; and then at half-psetsix the committee adjourned to half-past seven o’clock. EVENING BESSON. Upon the re-essensbling of. the Convention at keit-past 7 o'clock, Mr. 8. B. Jewerr moved that the Convention proceed to nominate a candidate for Governor by 9 viva voce vote, each ecunty being called complete, from doth lists. Mr. Hocrnoost hoped the first ballot would be informal, in order that eacls delegate might have an opportunity to express a preferences. ‘The amendment was accepted, and om motion adoptad. ‘The Caaiz then aunounced the following Committee on Resolutions :— First District—Mesars. Ward and Shepard, Second District—Meesro: Jones and Kelly. ‘Third District--Mess-e: Tremain and or. Fourth District Messrs: Seymour and Beardsley. Sixth -District—Messr: Fairehild and Bowne. Seventir District—AMesars. Porter and Rice. Eighth District—Measrs: Piper and Cutting. ‘The list of delegates being then called, the yotelor Go- ‘vernor resulted as follows: — INFORISS BALLOT. REES H, W. Rogers, of Erie Messrs. Danei 8. Dickinsomy Fowler, Bronson and Por- ter, one each. When the ballot was annowneed, the name of Judge Brown was withdrawn, Horanie Skvaovr said he was surprised to find his name mentioned in connection with the nomination for Governor. He had repeated!: said that no possible con- tingency could arise which weuld induce him to accept the nomination, His fature peth lay not in public, but in private life; but though he declined amy political office, he could pledge his hearty and cordial support to the de mocratie party, as now united. His best endeavors should be used to seeure the election of Buchanan and Breckinridge, His earnest endeaver should be to restore the Empire State to ber proud position as the main pillar of the great democratic fabric of the nation. While, therefore, he thanked his democratic frieuds for their past support and present expression of (avor, he request- ed to be leftin that position in vebich he could best con- tribute towards the success of the party. (Loud cheers.) Mr. Katty moved that the Convention go into a second ballotand a formal vote fer Governor, Carried. H. 8. Cormxe, of Bric, witharewthe name of Heary W. Rogers. Mr Knicy addressed the Convention strongly in favor of Fernando Wood, aud urged the claim of the city of New York to the nomination for Governor, as she had not had one since the days of De Witt Clinton. No demo- crat had ever dove more for New- York city than Fer- nando Wood. ‘On motion, it was resolved that. a majority of all votes cast should elect. The second ballot resulted as follows:— aeorss FIRST FORMAL. 2ALLOT. Gardner., .7 Seymour. + 67 Wood a Parker. of Vanderbilt. is Seheil a Corui Judge Hoaznoom-now rose, and eaidfit was evident that Bo choice could be made if this course of voting was con- tinued. The time must come when some discrimination must be made asto the candidate to be voted for, and while fully endorsing the remarks of the delegate from New York, in relation to one prominent candidate, he would say the North, too, bad claims as to candidates. It must be remombored that there are two candidates from New York and one from King’s. He urged the claims of Northern counties, and doclared that he would cast his voto for David I,. Seymour. Cot. Mina, of New York, honored tho last speaker for the boidness he had shown in urging the case of bis can- didate, but the Convention had but just entered on the important duty of nominating a man to carry out the blessed uniom consummated today. New York presented almost as unit the name of a man who represented the interests of the great metropolis of the United States. The Colone! continued to urge ina very warm and eloqueat manner the great claims of Fernandes Wood upon the democracy of New York, and declared that the Germans in a body, and al! other adopted citi- zens woula rally round him. Ho asked would they do th's for David L Seymour? Here the speaker was interrupted by loud applause, and took his seat. Mr. Bowne d not withdrawn. A Drurcars hoped that the friends of Judge Parker would adbere to his nomination. ‘The third ballot was then taken, with the following result — ed to say that Mr. Parker's name was SECOND FORMAL BALLOT. Gardner . Augustus Schell, and hoped the friends of other candi. dates of New York would display equal magnanimity. S. B. Jnwerr then withdrew the name of Addison Gard ner in favor of Amaga J. Parker. Much excitement followed this annovocement. Mr. Jou Katey, of New York, withdrew the name of Fernando Wood. He said, Mr. Chairman, | had been ap- pointed by the delegation from the city of New York, to present to this Convestion the name of Fernando Wood, and while there are some of the Convention from tne city of New York who till wish to adhere to that gentle. man, it ie evident to me, and certainly it must be evi- dent to his friends, that he is not the choice of this Conveution. Knowing his sentiments so well upon this subject, and as i am authorized to speak, 1 do state here positively, that he does not wish to have his name retained before the Con- vention when it is evident that he cannot receive the majority required for nomination. While I return my thanks (o the gontiemen who have seen {it to cast their votes for Mr. Wood, I trust that the Convention will now concentrate upon the majority. and that such apomi- nation will be made as will receive the unanimous and bearty support of the people of the whole State of New York belonging to the great democratic party. I have no other name to offer here, but I will leave the delegation of which I am & member to speak as they may think pro- per, and J trust, in making their selection, they will use dve discretion. In conclusion, I withdraw the name of Fernando Wood. Mr. Payee, of Franklin, commenced some remarks, but was interrupted by the warmth of the applause that fol- Jowed the conclusion of the Mr. Kelly’s speech, ‘The fourth ballot was then taken, and Mr. Parkor hay. ing a majority, his nomination was made unanimous. On motion of Mr. VasgSartvoorn, of Rensselaer, the Convention gave three cheers for the candidate, and then adjourned till 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. ———___. ‘The Bethlehem, Pa., Times, independent Know Nothing, which bas been supporting Commodors Stockton for the Presidency, has come gut fog Fremout, THE EMPIRE STATE EXPLOSION. MORE DEATHS AMO¥G THE WOUNDED. Correct List of the Killed and Injured. FURTHER PARTICULARS. CORONER’S INQUEST, &e., &c., &o. Speci Repost fer the New York Herald. h Pata Rives, duly 29, 1856. The glocm’cast over Fal River by the late fatal ‘ expiosion cn board tae Empire State [tas net yet dis- appeared. The wounded’ are all on board of the steamer, and’have bevn carefully atteaded by kind hearted ladicsand skil%al’ pliysicians. All! the prin- olgad Iedies‘at Fall’ River have been in attendance upon the injurs# since their arrival here. Drs. Hooper, Dwelly, Wilber, Davis, Gearned, Hartley, and Aférich wore indefatigable in their exertions to render the condition ef the suffirers as comfortable as pessibie. Col Borden’s wide and danghter, Mr. Je®erson Borden's wife, Mts. Fidelix; MYs Bailey Borden, Mrs. White, and Mis. Castow watched the coushes of the sufferers wititrgore than ordimary Christian benevolenee. To them should’be givew all praise. Thirteon deaths hae now thktn place, and it ia very proSable that five out of the remaining nine whorare ‘injured ‘will die- before many hours elapse. Coroner Richmond Dowal being: infeumed of the melancholy occurrence’ proceeded, on Smnday last, to summon a-jury to isqmire into the eawse of the death of those who have pertshed/ by thie accident. The following gentlemem: were daly ewora to in- vestigate the case :— NV. B. Borden, foreman; Stephea: Li. French, Ed- mund Chase, Jr., George (i Fairbankd; Jostaa Rem- ington, Danie? Brown. None of the above gzatlemen’ are: interested im the steamboat. compeoy or heck: any stock in the concern. There was a ramor % the effect that Messrs. Borden: and fitewn, two of the above jurors, were ‘aterested “parties, bat the gentlemen themselves avowed thie morning that the rumor was altogethe> groundless; ae they were not interested at all. The inquest was heid om board of the Empire State. The evidence taken on Suncay consisted of the depositions of two of the crew and two of the pas- sengers who were on board of the Empire State when the accident took place. James Johnson, first mate of the Empire State, gave a short account-of the .accident, but ‘his evi- dence was not deemed important. George Bennett, a fireman, was also cxemined, but his testimony is not of sufficient: importanee to be given indetail. He'-merely knew thet an acci- dent had taken place by the bursting of the star- board steam chimney, and that a number of persona were scalded in consequence. He did not-lknow of any defects in the steam chimney or boiles.. EVIDENCE OF SOME OF THE PASSENQERS. Thos. J. Lee, of Boston, Mass., being duly aworn, epored that he was on board of the Empire State when the accident occurred which resulted in the death of s0 many persons. I did not. kuow any of the deceased personally; I was sitting reading in the saloon, and heard the rush of steam; L went to my stateroom and got my life preservers;.I should think the accident took place a little. before10 o'clock ; there was great confusion; I saw that it was steam and not smoke which entered the saloon;. I: told the ladies that we were safe just as soon as [ deemed we were safe; I saw a good deal of water on decks; I br- sied myself trying to help the injured; I noticed that there was a gathering of passengers in the saloon, and on going up I took the liberty of. nominating Mr. Hodges, of Boston, as Chairman; there was considerable confusion, but the motian was put and carried; I made a motion to chose .a committee to consider the matter and make an investigation; the motion for a committee of five was put and carried; Mr. Hodges was nominated and appointed Chairman of that committee; John W. May, Clancy B. Polken, Mr. Clerke and inyself constituted the balance of the committee; the committee met and triod to find out some facts relative to the. cecurrence; Mr. Harding, of the Philadelphia Siqwirer, was with us, and helped us to ascertain the names of the killed and wounded; the list con- sisted of twenty-one names; the mein-fact in our investigation worthy of notice was that the smoke pipe was very hot and white previous to the acci- dent; Mr. Munday, of Boston, noticed thatthe smoke stack was unusual in its appearance; the engi- neer said that it was not unusual, aad gave us his reason, which I cannot now remember; Mr. Mun- day raid be heard.a hissing sound previous to the explosion, and went into the cabin; there he ex- pressed some fears to his wife, and told he> to come aft; he bad hardly given her the direction when the explosion took place; Mr. Munday dragged his wife along and sprained her ancie in doing #0; a gentleman from Old Cambridge said he could cor- roborate the story of Mr. Munday, and that the boilers were not perfectly safe; that he considered his life as precious as any one’s; a person who ap- peared to be a working man said that the fireman who was blown overboard declared himself afraid of the fine in question; the engineer took Mr. Harding all over the boilers, and showed him how safe we were; I found a young man en the lasboard side, in- jured; I got bim up and took him into the saloon. Jacob Wall,.Jr. another of the passengers on board of the Empire State, being dnly swore, deposed as fo!- lows—Adthe time of the accident } was outside of