The New York Herald Newspaper, September 16, 1859, Page 1

=—_— WHOLE NO. 8411. THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION. Grand Finale of the Proceedings at ~ ‘Syracase. The Ticket of the Albany Re- gency Faction. THE PLATFORM. Rit of the Hames of the Delegates to ' the Charleston Gonvestion, Rory WPHCIAL DESPATCHES TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. ‘@0ORE DETANS ABOUT THE BOW—JOHN COCHRANE IN “THE FIEBD—THE REGENCY ALL SCARED BUT OAG- @BR—PMER PLUCKY FOR FLUNDER,TO SAY THE LEAST—CAPTARN RYNDERS ON HAND—APPEARANCE OF WOCD—ALVORD ON ‘PARLIAMENTARY RULE— ‘BLOOD ‘VERY NRAR BRING SHED—JOHN STRYKER— ‘FHE REGENCY INCURABLE, AND ABOUT TO BETRAY SBE BARDE—HONESTY ‘AN UNKNOWN WORD IN THEIR VOOABULARY—THE DICKINSON PROTEST AGAINST THE MOZART TALL DRLEGATION—THE @OMMITTER ON DELEGATES TO CHARLESTON—PER- FIDY OF THE BEGENCY— RESOLUTIONS, BEC., ETO. SYRACUSE, Sept. 15, 1859. Had it not been for the promptitude of Joba Cochrane yesterday morning the Regency would have been, as far ‘es Charleston gocs and the organization of the State for ‘he immediate future, blown to findiess atoms. The Mo- ‘wart Hall people were unprepared for the lightuing spring which he gave upon a chair, under the very nose of the Speaker, rendering it impossible not ‘to give him the word. Certainly not ever ten soconds elapsed from the “Begin, boys,” which was the signal for Alyord’s being Rery ke. ‘Surried into the chair, to which he was not elected, and | ‘the commencement of Cochrane's speech to the resolution admitting the Mozart Hall people as delegates. Wood was the first to perceive Cochrane’s movement, and rose ‘within a second of him; but neither the yells of the front rank nor the menacing gestures of the bullies could get ‘the floor away from the former. Probably, had Alvord been a more experienced conspirator, he would have Puled it out of order-for any specches to bo made, except- ing by his own friends. This would have been no more ‘absurd than his subsequent decisions. But, unfortunately for his cause, he did not ab first anticipate #0 inglorious ‘end brief a reign. ‘Wood marshalled his men into the hall very early, made them take seate as he designated, the heaviest muscle in the centre—gentiemon like ex-Sheriff Willet being placed on the extreme flank. Be pointed out the Benicia Boy’s ebair with marked and emphatic gesture, and then marched backward and forward before his troops, like a captain on field day. He was lividly pale, almost yeliow, the muscles of his face tight ground, and with a dan- gerous look, which caused a bystander to remark, “What @ picture for a Zouave!”” After Cochrane had spoken for about a minute, Ray, Tom Ferris, Billy Wilson, Nealy ‘Woods, Dan Linn, and the fighting boys generally, were evidently disgusted at receiving no sign to resort at onca © ‘the last reason of tho unterrified.”” When Alvord called him to order, however, for ceasing to stare him, as Speaker, directly in the face, they could not be entire- Jy restrained, and for about ton minutes ft looked ag ough a storm was going to break out with a vengeance, Rynders posted himeelf where the fret blow was expected, ‘and did wonders in keeping the peace. It may be said, even, that he prevented bloodshed, as a small, dangerous Joking man stood back of Cochrane, with a pistol con- eealed under his coat, resolved on the first assault on the Iattor to blow out the brains of Fernando Wood. ‘The Regency were greatly terrified. Cassidy was probably hidden away under a bed at home, at least bo ‘made no show of himself until several hours after all dan ger was over. Fowler, who is a late risor, was probably picking his tecth in his room after breakfast. Mossages ‘wore sent to Richmond; but his jocund, burly form only rolled itself into the room after the squall had blown by. Pete Cagger was far more plucky, and excited no small mount of admiration by the noiseless, gentlemanly firm- ‘ee, with which ho placed himself in front of Alvord while tho latter was answering Cochrane’s question, whether the Speaker was the supreme arbiter of parlia- mentary rule, by declaring, ‘Yes, that at least he (Mr. Atvord) was.” Cagger quietly exclaimed, the hour of twelve Baving arrived, I, a8 chairman of the committee, call the (Convention order, and move that John Stryker bo ap- pointed temporary chairman.” The “boys” never ought ‘to have permitted this speech to have been ended. It was awfully disastrous to them, and their own tactics were deplorable. As a measure of prudence they ought to have killed Cagger, or at Jeast thrown him out of the win- dow before he could utter a word. Perhaps they had received no orders, or did not catch their cue with suffl- eient readiness. Nesly Woods’ assault on Stryker, a small, sickly looking, amiable gentleman, finished their business, He was the wrong point of attack in the first place, and then, even in Tammany Hall, sneaking behind @ man and striking him unawares, is not wholly approved of. Sheriff Willet and all of the “gentlemen” raised an cutery at the outrage—the greatest, all declare, that ever ‘was witnessed at any Convention in the State, The Bent- ia Boy growled loudly against such a violation of the “pales of the ring.”’ In fact, the sympathy excited for Stryker carried disorder into the ranks of the Mozart Hail invadera themselves, and when Cochrane brought forward his rosolution, moving that ‘as violence had been offered, and a further Stay in the hall was inconsistent with the personal safety of the delegates, the Convention adjourn,” the thing was up, and a complete victory ensued in behalf of law and order, Tho time bad come to laugh instead of cry on the strange events of the preceding half hour. And material for merriment was not wanting in the remembrance of Alvord’s blunt declaration, that “ Parliamentary rule Deing unfitted for the present occasion, he took the re- sponsibility of substituting for it his own arbitrary deci- sions.’ Cochrane asked him point blank if he did so, and he replied that he did. Like Jack Cade, ‘ his mouth was the Parliament of England.” Mingled swearing and laughing made up the sum of nolgo made by the delegates im descending the stairs, though all was subdued by emo- ‘ons more tender upon witnessing Stryker limping, with extreme pain, from crowd to crowd, imploring that as lit- tle mention might be made of his sufferings as possiblo, Test it might get into the papers, and the feelings of hia family be harrowed by what had been done. ‘The indignation of Hon. Daniel 8. Dickinson and Elwin Croswell at the outrages which had been perpetrated, drow them completely out of their usual reserve. Tho “old Roman of the Suaquehanna’’ desired that hia “repro- Dation of the whole affair, from beginning to end, might receive the utmost publicity; and Mr. Crogwell thought that especially gentlemen, whose membership of the Astor House Committee might cause their sentiments to be mis- represented, should boldly disavow, in writing, having part or lot with such ruflanism, and should ‘wash their skirte for ever of all who had participated in it.”” ‘The affair will prove a godsend to the miscreants of the Regency, who are beginning to take advantage of the con- Requences, and are intriguing to throw overboard ali men ‘with whom they are associated who may be disposed to desire fairucts, at the expense of their projects of pluntor and misrule. Ludlow, who is the Speaker now, is an u:- fair mau—whoilly selfish, rwed by Fowler, and will cor tainly frame his Committee on Delegation to Charleston with a view to serving ends which will create great disgust throughout the Ste. Even Dickinson, Scholl and others, who are spoken of with the intensest gratitude, ou ac count of their bold stand against Wood, fool that they are sbout to be practically bamboozled, by the appointment of Go legates to Charleston, who are not those whom thoy would recommend. There has not been one generous impulse in favor of the abandonment of the packed delegation sys. Aem,.and a8 completely a subservient of tools to the rail- road joterest as can be imagined, will be made up on the plate ta morrow. ‘The pretest of Mr. Baniel S. Dickinson and this friends Against the outrages yorterday will be sent to wo othor paper besides the New York Heratp. It reads as fol- Jows:— As members of the democratic party of the State of New York, we have ever sought in our bost judgments, and with a liberal reapect for any difference among our political fricnds, to advance Sts t ud maintain its priuciples. Actuated by these views, MORNING EDITION—FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1859. Aigorganization and violence ix our political cenventions mailed ae fronton tay ctkor than expremicas of waqual out yn Us BD: Ll A fled condemnation, fancled good or intended Lmngerd tion of aright or rodress of a su) ‘wroug can jus- such expedients. Te a no. ir rage by which we uD was 5 and ‘wo deom it dne to ourselves and to the democratic parts of the Btate, in this form to enter our protest against from frst to last it. Among the gratifying incidents by wana ‘untoward movement has bee! |, we prompt re- turn of nearly every delegate, who, in an impulsive and ‘mistaken moment, partici init, to the of the Democratic State Convention; and we indulge hope ‘that, however unfortunate and disrepuiable in NE, tts ultimate effect will contribute te the union and e tion of the democratic party, aud to we cordal aan” cessful su ‘of the democratic ization and th D. 8. DICKINSON, DAVID B. EDDY, WH ELL, ROBT. DUNLOP, r , ELUAR MATHER, JOHN ©. MATHER, M WILLIAMS, ” J. M. JAWOOX, Hi 8. RANDALL, JAVID L. SEYMOUR, HENRY W. ROG! CLARK & POTTER, DELOS DE WOLF, WM. F. RUSSELL, And many other prominent representative men among the hards. ae soe ka Tew o'CLoce P. M. Nearly the entire excitement of the day outside of the Convention proper has had direet reference to the New York city delegation, as connected with the appoint- ment of delegates at large to the Charleston Conven- tion, The names of Dean Richmond, Isaac V. Fowler and Delos De Wolf, were so deeply ongraven on the slate as early as yesterday noon that their removal was next to an impossibility; but Collector Schell was the prominent fourth candidate, in the face of a viojent op- position. He was waited on last night by several gentle- ‘men whom # was understood would be on the Nominating Committee, and by many New York city delegates from Tammany, to whom he pledged himself unreservedly that be could act with them hereafter in all things, and op- pove all outside organizations. Thereupon Mesers. Wm. D. Kennedy, John Clancy, Isaish Rynders, Peter B. Sweeny, Andre Froment and others determined in caucus to re- commend that while Mr. Fowler was the first choice of the delegation, yet that if another man could be had fron the city of New York they would wish him to be Mr. Schell. So when the Nominating Committee got to work at five o'clock, Dean Richmond was made chairman of the delegation to the National Convention, Isaac V. Fow- Jer was next chosen one of the delegates at large, and Delos De Wolf and Schell were voted for together on a final motion of Mr. Cagger, after much previous discus- sion, and accepted without opposition. Messrs. Croswell, Mcintyre, Capers and others were much excited’ until S§chell’s nomination was known, and it is probable that a serious storm would have arisen had they and their col- leagues been defeated in this matter. ‘The Btate nominations went off smoothly until the Con- yention came to the Canal Commissioner, when tho Cagger slate was broken. Sherrell, of Saratoga, had been designed for the piace, but both he and Bamber, who was the Regency fayorite for State Prison Inspector, were de- feated. Alfred M. Wood was brought forward by the Kings county delegates for Comptrotier, but the Convention re- nominated Church, paying Wood a handsome and de- served compliment for his services to the democracy. Judge Lewis was the only man finally selected who had not been previously put forward by the Mozart Hall contestants. ‘Tremain’s speech smacked of Dougias tendencies, and it ‘was whispered for a while that Douglas’ friends were 50 sanguine of being able to rule the Convention, that they would attempt a coup d’etat, and endorse him. If so, they were deterred by the recollections of yesterday and the necessity of keeping up the harmony dodge. The Charleston delegation will be as foretold—utterly under the thumb of the Regency. The wishes of the masses of the people have been ignored wholly, and there seems no probability now that their views can be got at, unless there is a eimultaneous uprising in favor of the dis trict system, and a new choice of delegates throughout the State. ‘The report in some of the papers that Mr. Etwarde, o! Suffolk, offered hig seat to Mr. Fernando Wood is untrue. Exsve 0’Cuoox P. M. Since the adjournment of the Convention tho delegates ‘and those most interested have been hastily counting the cost of what has been done. Nearly every district in the State was found by the Nominating Committee on Dele- gates to the Charleston Convention to have within it the elements of bitter conflict. Scarcely a delegate has been appointed whose place was not sharply contested, and the disappointment of rejected candidates will not end with to-night. The differences existing were not, however, be- tween hards and softs, as the latter have found itfor their interest to act with the greatest liberality. Personal con- tentions and rivalries cover all the ground. The protests against some of the appointments were choked down by delegates impatient to leave here in the night trains, and by the enorgy of Mr. Kernan, the Chair- man of the Committee on Delegates, who insisted that want of unanimity in acquiescing in what he and his colleagues had done would be flat rebellion. Mr. Kernan repre- gents Governor Seymour, and has acted in his interest. The bards have altogether about from twenty-five to twenty-eight delegates out of the seventy. Of these fifteen are out and out Dickinson men and the other ten or twenty Jean strongly that way. The satisfaction which is felt at the conduct here of Mr. Dickinson by the softs goneraliy, make them loud in bis praise, and his name is more freely spoken of for the Presidency by them than would have been deemed possible two months ago. The Regency are satisfied that they have piloted mat- ters cunningly, and are already ‘(watering at the mouth’ in view of the pap, plunder and patronage which thoy hope to make out of this sequel to their inveatmont of character in gelling the Wise letter. ‘Twetve o’Crock. Acloser scru\..y shows that the differences are not purely personal as stated in the eleven o’cloek despatch. The hards are dissatisfied and even disquieted. They say | that west of the Hudson river they have been cheated everywhere and the bargain made wholly violated. This is the declaration of the oldest leaders, and the most they say of Mr. Dickinson is that he speaks of the reault calmly. ‘The trouble in the State is perhaps not entirely healed be- tween hards and softs, ag the Regency men suppose, ANOTHER DESPATCH. Syracuse, Sept. 15, 1859. ‘The regular Convention assembled at nine o'clock this morning, and proceeded to the nomination of a State ticket. The same gentlemen were nominated as by the Wood Convention last evening, with the exception of the Clerk of the Court of Appeals, nearly ail the candidates, however, protesting against the use of their names by the New York Cataline. The nominee for Clerk of the Court of Appeals is Johu L. Lewis, Jr., of Penn Yan. This is considered a very fortunate nomination, Mr. Lewis being exceedingly popu- lar with the fraternity of Freemasons, having sorved roveral terms as the Grand Master of the State organiza- tion, and will probably influence more than thirty thou- sand votes. Mr. Wood’s candidate may therefure expect to be severely beaten, as Mr. Lewis stands a fair chance of being elected even should the republicans succeed with the balance of the ticket. ‘The nomination of David R. Floyd Jones, of Queons, for Secretary of Btate, is also reckoned an exceedingly good one, Mr. Jones is a personal friend of Mr. Dickingon and the preference of Gideon J. Tucker, the present incum- pent of the offlee. ‘The appointment of the Committee on Delegates to Charleston excites pretty general distrust among those who have been denominated hards, especially on account: of the chairman not having selected Mr. Bartlett, of Broome, as one of that body. It remain to be seen whether anything like fairness will be exhibited by that committee ; and upon sucha result depends Mr. Dickin- son's adhesion to thelr course, and ashe now holds all the popular cards in bis own hand the Butcher Boy clique better act advisedly. Mr. Dickinson has always Delievod in the convention system of selecting delegates as open to serious objection, and has only given it his countenance when he thought a conven- tion would fairly express tho will of the people. He says he as from the commencement regarded the differences in the party as personal, and has counselled conciliation and has refused to counte- nance factions conduct or violent resorts in any quar- ter, whether be bas heen brought in conflict with friends or foes. He deems it due to the dignity as well a6 the auceess of ihe party that it take higher ground tas scuilles for power or place. He bas taken hiv course from a high eense of duty, aud depends for his re- ward upon the sound opinions of the masses. His wilt enter into no arrangement whatsoever. If thosa who aye the contre) of the Convention choose to treat him ungenerously or unjustly, he will refer then for rodroas to the masses of the people. There can de no doubt from this statement Mr. Dickin- 80D ie fairly Refore the poopto, THE MOZART HALL CONVENTION. Syracuse, Sept. 15, 1864. ‘The statement that the Convention was originally called to order precisely at twelve o'clock, Dy Mr. Smith, of Monroe, was not based-on any actual knowledge of the ‘exact Ume, but on a empposition of the reporter, from the motion, that the hour ‘had arrived. The subsequent de- Dave 'Mhows tho views:of the dolegais on that point, Mr. Edwarde, of @iffolic, desires to deny, emphatically, tat'he ever intended to substitute Mr. Wood in him plans 4€:the Morart Rall delegation had’becn ruled out of the rogular Convention, or ever authorized such an aapertion. ‘The statement of cortain special correspondents, that the fight at the Voorhies House was between the Tammany ‘and Mozart parties, is entirely incorrect. The parties en- | gaged in that row were some of the Wood men aud somo Syracuse rowdies who had ingulted them. ‘The followings the Stato: Gentrat Committee appointed by the Convention presided over by Mr, Alvord:— First District—C. P. Schermerhorn, Benj.Ray. Becond District. . Ronther, W. Bradford. Third Distritt—Matthew MéeMahon, J. 0. Hasbrouck. Fourth District—John Cramer, Orville Clark, Fifth Pistri:t—Ino. A. Green, Jr., W. Baldwin. Sizth Pistrict—N. J. Bands, Chas. Kohler. Seventh District—Albert G. Wheeler, A. J. McOnll. Eighth District—Harry Wilbur, G. P. Eddy. At seven P. M. yesterday the Convention presided over ‘by Mr. Alvord reassembled at the Voorhies House. On assembling Mr. Wood announced that the possession ef the hall had been refused them, it having been hired and Jocked up by others. T. G. Arvorp addressed the Convention at length, de- nouncing severely the conduct of those he designated seceders from the Convention. He went into # detailed ftatement of the organization of the Convention, showing that it had been properly male, and that there could be no ground upon which dotting could be sustained. He said that, unfortunately for the democratic party, it was ‘being made the mere tender to a railroad corporation, and predicted that the blighting influences must be destroyed or the party would materially suffer. ‘Mr. Woop also spoke at length, denouncing the action and influences of the other Convention. He reported from the committoe the following resolutions:— Resolved, That the national democracy of the Btate of New ‘York, throngh their delagates in convention assembled, reiter- ate ita fidelity to the ution of the United States, beliavi made thereunder. an: fe construed by the supreme Judiciary of the land, should be rigidly meintained and promptly enforoad by the exeentive powers of the federal government in every State and Territory, and that this duty will apply to the protection of persons and property in the Territories. Resolved, That_we abhor the ineendiary doctrines of Wm. 11. Feward in his Rochester manifesto, The only “terenreasible confilet”’ which can ever arise tn this country la that which will be waged by the national and conalitndon-loving people of all sections of the Union against the aes and traitors who seek by slavery agitation to break down and destroy the Alorions fabrie of the American confederation. wed. That among the most important and imperative duties of the federal government is the protection of its citizens and thelr property. They and their property should be fully covered by the guardianship of the nutional power. Incluting- the persone and property of adopted chizens: a ctizen of the Amertean Union. whether by birth or adoption, is entitled to, ai righta which cannot be affected or change of residence, by the action of foreign governments. or by the local laws of States or Territories. When American na- tionality fe onee stamped npon the brow, it implies that the go- verpment has stipulated to give protection to the persone and property of the elzen in ail climes, at all mea, and wader all circumstancer. Resolved, That we heartily endorse the administration of James Buchenen, and we sre prond of him as a distinguished democrat, who has maintained with unfaltering fidelity the tre interesta of the country both at home and abroad, Resolved, That the canala of thia State are sacradly the pro- perty of our people, guaranteed by the constitution, and wa cannot but warn the people againat an evident, if not openly avowed purpose, of some of the an-calied leaders of the parties, ao to shape the machinery of the government, the P meetings of the people itp to and the election ‘and action of the entire of onr public servants, as to give the trate movement te owing mneant managers to control onr political action and make it aubaar- lent tothe private interesteand pecuniary gain of the members thia sou ; Resolved, That being in favor of the paymentby the State of ite Sind uiterly apposed wo repudiation even by tmplica- democracy of the State will vots nnantmonaly in favor of 8 law anthorizing the loan of two and a balf (Da) 3 5 ; for Fudge of the Coust of Appenis, Alez. ®. Sebneon, Of Alsany, 4 ‘ou. 5 oF A a of the Court of Appenle, Edward Simpson, of New ‘ork, Resolved, That the Fate Central Committee have the power to fill any’ vacancy ca\ by the non-acceptance of any nomination made by this Convention. Resolved, That the Ftate Central Committee have the power to appoint a committee in exch Congressional district, whose duty [tshall be tocall'« Convention in, walt Congressional. dig. tre forthe purpose of electing delegaten to the Charleston Con. ‘The Convention then arjourned sine dic. Tt was composed of the Mozart Hall delegation and tome of the contestaute who did not appear in the other Convention. In the evening a band of music serenaded Mr. Dickin- son, Dean Richmond, Mr. Cagger, and others, at tho ‘Voorhies House. A band serenaded Mr. Wood, who ap- peared at the window and addressed them. ’ He was surprised at this unexpected compliment. It gave him pleasure at all times to meet and confer with his demo- cratic fellow citizens. He construed the demonstration thus made rather to the course he had taken that day in vindicating the rights of the people to eelect their own delegates to the Charleston Con- vention, than to any partiality to himself. He went on to kay that he denied the right of any Convon- tion, called for the purpose of nominating a State ticket to send delegates to a National Convention; that it was one of the fundamentai principles of the democratic party that all the powers not delogated are reserved to the people; that a Convention called together for one purpose ad no power with respect to another, and that not a sin- gle delegate to the body claiming to be @ State Convention, wow in Beeaion at Syracuse, bad conferred upon him the privilege of acting upon that subject. He then went into an argument as to the reserved rights of the people, and of the usurpations of political cliques, his remarks beiug received with loud applause, Mr Wood and all the Mozart Hall men left for New York on the 11 P. M. train. ‘The city was quite full of excitement all the evening. THE ALBANY REGENCY CONVENTION. CONTINUATION OF WEDNESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS, Mr. Leaunt Stetson had a firm conviction that the in- terest of party demanded action now. There was an old Raying that it was the beet way to make up all differences with an enemy when you were in his way. He thought that now was the best time for the democrats to make friends thoroughly, if they had ever been really enemies. When a disturbing question was agitated betwoen any parties there could be no real harmony. Better to settle it at once, for the discussion of it would only keep up agi- tation, Itwas an unneccssary taxon the people of tho State to call a Convention unnecessarily, and there cer- tainly could now be no necessity for one, since the en- tire matter had been discussed in every district under the explicit call of the State Committee. He referred to tho time when New York occupied a proud position in the National Convention, and hoped the time had now arrived when that influence and character would be recovered by the great Empire State. Mr. Birnaat said he was utterly opposed to the district syatem; but the question was only one of postponement If this Convention adjourns now without electing delogatoe it will re-arsemble at a future day, and who can tell what change may take place and how many Wise candidates may be in the fleld to influence the choice of delegatos. Mr. Hatsey, of Tompkins, said that, anticipating this Convention will now choose delogates to Charleston, he would move, agan amendment to tho original motion, that the delegates of the sevoral Congressional districts present names of the delegates themselves, The Cnair—The motion is not in order, the question be- ing on the motion of Mr. Armstrong to postpone. ‘The ayes and nays were demanded on this motion, and | the following was the resnit:—Ayes, 3; nays, 92. Mr. Wixe moved the following substitute for the origin- al resolutions:— Resolved, That the delegates to the National Convention be appointed at this time in the following manner:—Two delegates And alternates from each Congressional district shall be nomi nated by the delegntes of this Convention who together repre: gent auch Congressional district, and tor the delegates at large thig Convention, representing Judicial districts One and Two, shall nominate one delegate and one alternate; represent: Judicial districts Three and Four, shall nominate one delegate and one alternate: those representing Judicial districta Five and Fix, aball nominate one delegate and one alternate; and thore representing Judicial districts Seven and Right, one dele- gute and one alternate—and all the delegates this nominated hall be appointnl and duly commissioned oy thls Convention. Rerolved, That our delegates to the next National Conven: tion be, and they hereby are instructed, to vote on all questions pertainiig to the nutject, matter in respect ta. which are appointed, recording to the directions of the majority af their body wher assembled ag a delegation, and that the vote of the democracy of New York in the Charleston Convention be cast from beginning to end aa the undivided and undiviaible vote of the united democracy of the State, Ieatan Ryxpers asked for some explanation of the sub- Fiitute, as he did not fally understand it. Mr. Wixe briefly explained his rosolntions. Mr. Farcmrp, of Madison, opposed the latter portion of the resolution, which instructed the delegates to cast their vote unit, "Bhe proposition was to allow the delo- gates from tho Congressional districts to elect the Charles- ton delegates, and then for this body to instruct those dele- gates how to vote. He was opposed to auoh a course. Joux CocuRANE thought the Convention should now pauze to take bearings in order to discover where if stood, It wae proposed to choose a delegation to Charteton w represent the voiwe of the State of New York, not to ro prevent the « Congressional dietricts of the State. urged the vest portance of solidly uniting the vote «af the New York delegation, and that he Delleved coul:t snly be done by clecting the dolegates in the manner pro. by Mr. Kernan, of Oneida. Ho bolleved that no ment. promened ‘by ‘ir, Wing should prevaly aad he ar y Mr. Wing ar gued at length in support of his views. —— Taian Ryvnrrs said that the plain matter of tho fact war, that if tho lection is not left to the Congressional ne ® delegation ay be queeiied. | Tho other plan "ant ta shut out the men the Congressional districts would clect. Ho did favor a one-sited delega- tion, His Congreesional district, for would, be. Yond a doudt, put his namo on as a delogate, but the Oon- vertion would pation someday ele. Ho on ot care cra want bis Congressional district tra repreectied, tnd ‘bo wished Jo lt the ‘Sonvoution know @ true mean eopeuane. “The amendment aered oy Mr. Wing was lost, and the original resolution adonted by a very deciaive vow, only twa or three negatives being heard. ‘The following Committee on Resobutions was appointea:— Fired District—Mepers, Clancy and Rynders. Second DistriciMesers, Armstrong and Staats, Third District—Mesere. Snyder and Tuttle. Prurth District—Mevars. Lawrence and Wi th District—-Mevsre, Furl and Gregg. -Merarr, Fairchild and Randall. rvewih Vistrict—Messrs. Magee and Bradley. Righth Dictrite—Messrs, Skinner and Babcock. The Convention then adjourned unt nine o’clock to- morrow morning. YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. ‘Syracoan, Sopt. 15—1 P. M. The resolutions are not yet reported. They strongly af- firm the rights of American citizens, native or adopted, all over the world, and the duty of the government to pro- tect them; denounce the profiigate expenditure of the op- Pporition on the canals, and recommend economy; re- gret the necessity of tha two million and a half loan, but approve its endorsement by the people, as the debt existe; declare in favor of leaving to the Courts all matters Justly belonging to the judicia} tribunals that relate to the Territories of the United States, and declare that Congress has no power to legislate slavery into the Territories, or a slave code for the Territories, or to prohibit the South from their just share in the benefits of the Territories; en- doree the national administration; and moderatly do- pounce the Registry law, but urge the democratic voters to get registered. The resolutions were prepared by John Clancy, and have been concurred in with much unanimity by the committee. Syracuse, Sept. 6-14 P.M. ‘Tho Democratic State Convention assembled at ten o'clock. The President, William H. Ludlow, announced that the first business in order was reports of committres. ‘Mr. Sues, of Richinond, from tho Committee on Con- tested Seata, reported in favor of admitting Orville Robin- non as delegate from Oswego. Report accepted. Mr. satan Rewpens called attention to the report from the special correspondent of the Daily News, which stated that the Benecia Boy was in Syracuse with Tammany Hall delegates. This appeared in the News and another equal- ly reliable paper the day before the Convention mot. Everybody knows the Benecia Boy was with Wood, or the Morart Hall party. He did not take part, ao far as he ob- served, in tho fight, but he was brought up by them. The paper he alluded to aleo stated that Andy Shehan and Pat Mathews were with the Tammany men. It was false: ker was Wont Wood, and he had been on the platform, an ped down among the delegates whenever the Wood man wanted aid. Pat ‘Mathews, to do him justice, was not bere at all. These are the men who have for years made trouble at Tammany Hall, ant against whose roManiem Tammany Hall has had to fight. Ithas been reported for years that he (Byndere) sa headed the rowdies of Tammany. Against whom? Against Dimeelf? It is pow stated that be brought up these rowdies here. One was as true as the other. Those mon were brought up by Fernando Wood, and part of the pro- gramme was to kill him (Rynders.) They were to shoot him from behind, and this je woy they bad drawn and knives upon him. If it bad not been known that bo Jag armed, Ne would have been killed a= sie. ann A Wood tean had dged this to bim. Tt was also raid in the Neus that ‘was the firat choice of the bards. This was a foul aepersion on the hards, who were for no @cch distinction existing now. The hards would never fix thelr choca on a man who would bring here hired assassins to marder a man in daylight. He wanted the whole State to know that it was against these cnt- Ubreate that Tammany had been forced to contend beyond the memory of the t inhabitant in New York. ' The Man who knocked Mr. Stryker off the platform was one who had come with others to make a riotin Tammany Hall and been shot in the shoulder then. He came here now hired by Formanda Wood. to broak uj d murder the chairman if necessary. “He “ait democrats whether there ever had been go disgraceful a scene in a convention before? Ha hoped there never are ruled out of the party. (Loud applause. Mr. Srmyxzs, eida, moved Kgrieprese ony Tow proceed to nominate candidates for State offjeers. jopted. Mr. Ryxpers said that as there is only one candidate in the field, and as the desire of the whole Convention was to renominate Judge Johnson, the present abla Judge, ha moved that Alexander 3. Johuson be unanimously declared the candidate of the party for Judge of the Court of Ap- peals, Applause followed, and Judge Johnson was unani- = Jy nominated. The result was received with loud cheers. Mr. ARMETROXG, of Queens, nominated David R. Floyd Jones as a candidate for Secretary of State. (Applaniae.) He desired to ray, an Mr. Jones appears as the nomiue of @ body that met in a private room at a hotel last night, that such nomination was made withont his knowledge or consent, and was repudiated by him. (Cheets.) He commented on the public services and private character of Mr. Jones, and expressed the conviction of the de- mocracy of New York and Queens that his name would ee aay to and secure victory for the ticket. (Ap- plause. H. 8 Forpatt, of Cortland, read the following letter from Gideon J. tucker— i Bept. 10, 1839. tate of New A A Dear Sir—When the democratic party of the York did me the high honor two yea: since to place me at the head of ite victorious column, I publicly stated, in necepting this distinction, a determination which it now becomes proper toreannounce. I request that if my name be presented to the Ftate Convention, of which you will be a member, you will aay that, faithful to my resolution in 1857, I respectfully decline renomination. Truly youre, GIDEON J. TUCKER. Mr. Hyarr, of Westchester, moved that Dayid R. Floyd Joncs be nominated unanimously. Carried by acclama- tion. (Loud applanee.) Mr. Ranpart moved that Sandford E. Church be nomi- nated unanimously as the candidate for Comptroller. (Loud applause. ) Mr. J. B. CraiG, of Kinga, stated that it was the inten- tion of the delegates from Kings to prosent the name of Alfred M. Wood for this place; but in view of their high appreciation of the services of Mr. Church and their hearty concurrence in his renomination, they withdrew their canditate’s name. {Applaase.) Sandford E. Church was then revominated with loud cheers, Mr. Ryxpers moved the unanimous nomination of Ly- man Tremain for Attorney General. (Applauge.) Mr. ‘Tremain was nominated amidst loud cheers. The Convention then proceeded to a viva voce vote for Canal Commissioner, ¢ following names were pro- sed:—W. J. Skinner, of Herkimer; Thomas 8. Gray, of Warren; 8. W. Odell, of Fulton; Jason Clark, of Joffor- son; A, H, Miller, of Tioga; R. Keys, of Clinton; and James H. Sherrill, of Washington. Feren CaccxR withdrew the name of James H. Sherrill, who was not a candidate. Mr. Keryay, on behalf of Mr. Skinner, desired to sy that because a’bold, bad man chooses to get together a band of desperate and bad men, and make use of a good man’s name, it should not injure the latter. Mr. Skinner repudiates the men who made uso of his name last even- ing, and stance where he ever stood, with the united de- mocracy of the State. On the first ballot Mr. Skinner reccived 80 votes, and was declared unanimously nominated, dir. SrRYKER moved that Isaac V. Vanderpor! be unani- mously — for State Treasurer. Carried with applause Mr. Farcanp, of Madison, moved the unanimous nomi- nation of Van Kensselear Richmond for Stute Engineer (loud appiauae), and the motion was adopted. The Convention proceeded to nominate a candidate for State Prison Inspector. The following were named after specehes by Messrs. Rynders, Cochran, Kernan, § and cthere, in favor of their several candidates: - thony M. Paine, of Delawaro; N. 8, Elderkin, of St. Law- rence; Andrew Smith, of New York; E. G. Sutherland, of Wreteherter; Robt. Bamber, of Oneida, and B. E. Miller, Westchest On the first bailot = numbers stool :— The v . Sutherland and drawn, Mr. Rynpxng stating that the New York delegates withdrew the latter for the sake of harmony, and thanked the Convention for the support given to their candidates. On the third ballot Mr, Elderkin was nominated, and the nomination was made unanimous, For Clerk of the Court of Appeals, John L. Lewis, Jr., of Yater, was named by Davis A. Ogden. After some remarks, DUNCAN 8. MAGEE moved the nomi- nation be unanimous, Carried by acclamation. Mr. Famemrp, of Madison, moved that the delegates from the several districts name two members each as State Central Committee for the ensuing year. Carried. A recces for thirty minutes was then taken. On the reassembling of the Convention after the recess the Preerpext aunounced the State Central Committee for the year:— ‘The alterations are as follows:—First district, Peter B. Sweeney in place of Daniel E. Sickles; Second district, Aaron Ward, of Westchester, in place of E. Haight, and James Craig, of Kings, in place of Edmund Driggs; Third ditriet, F, ©. Lafin, of Ulster, in place of O. 1. Medrthur; Fifth district, Willard Johnson, of Oswego, in place of H. C. West: Seventh district, L.A. Ward, of Steuben, in piace of ©, B. Walker, Eighth district, A, P, Lanning, of PRICE TWO CENTS. Frie, i place of Mr. Vandervort, deceased. The remain der are the rame as last year, Jonx Craxcy, of New, York, from tha Committee on Retolutions, made a report. Mr. W. J. Suma moved the unanimous adoption of the repolutions. Mr. Lemur. Srereox could not suffer the motion to be pnt withont expressing, in the fulness of his heart, his warm and eptire approval of these noble resolutions. Let them be adopted with one unanimous aye, and the flag of demo- araey would triumph in the State. The resolutions speak boldly the sentiments of the democracy of the North. The interpretation given to the Cincinnati platform is not the in terpretation of New York alone, butof the solid and united Northern democracy, | This great sentiment ranat ant will prevail, and at Charleston we shall find that the de- moeracy of the whole Union, South as well. as North, will cembine in this true interpretation of the platform and the pritcipler of the party. The resolntions sneak the voice 0 the united démocracy of New York, and their adontion will send a thrill of satisfaction through the beart of the entire democracy of the Stato. Mr. D. A, Ocney endorsed thé sentiments exprersed by the gentleman from Clinton. They had now a platform wpon which every democrat conid stand. The platfor was, indeed, made a long time ago, and upon it has rtood onr greatest and beet men. He remembered who it war that bad part in making the Baltimore platform carr since—he now sleeps beneath the sod of st. ieericn and the democracy of the Union say ‘Peace to bie ashes”? That platform had been taken to Cincinnat ard re-enacted there. Jt is re-enacted now Upon it the democracy have marched to victory and upon ft will march t victory again The resolutions ‘speak boldly, as they should, the senti ‘mente of the democracy of New York at this eventful and Interesting time. Hoe did not intend to make a speech, Dot he dic with al? his heart second these resolutions, for he felt that with them the democracy conld_carry the no- ble ticket they had to-day vominated, and go down to Charleston with the influence that the State of New York conght to exercise in the councils of the nation. He nevor felt inclined to go into a conflict with 20 much spirit and energy a now, and he could say that with these resolu- tions the Empire State would be redeemed, Mr. D. 8. Macrx spoke warmly in praise of the resolu- tone which had been formed on the sound and solid principles of party alone. Here there were lond cries for Mr. Lyman Tremain, who came forward on the platform amidet loud cheers. Mr. Trews made a lengthy, able and eloqnent speech, and when he sat down the Convention rose to their fect ws! gave him round after round of applause. ¢ PREDEST annonnced the following committee to — the names of Charleston delegates to the Conven- tion:— First District—Messrs. Froment and Sweeney, of New York. Second District. Smith, of Putnam, and T. Farren, of Kiner. ‘Third District—Mr. Hardenburg, of Ulster, and P. Cag- ger, of Albany. Fourth Distrit—Mr, Cushney, of Montgomery, and L. Fteteon, of Clinton. Fifth District—1. Kernan, of Oneida, and J. Earl, of Onondaga, Sixth District—W. Haley , of Tompkins, and D.C. Bates, of Otregn. Seventh District—Thomas Y. Howe, of Cayuga, and 8. Birdea’l, of Seneca, Fighth Dittriet—Dean Richmond, of Genesco, and H. J- Miner, of Chantaugue, Reecer till four o'clock. On the reassembling of the Convensien at four P. M. @ further adjournment ¢tll nine o'clock took place, the Committee on the Charleston Delegation not being pre- pared to report. ‘The committee was in pession all the evening until nine o'clock, and at that hour it was again called to order, when Mr. Cnamriary, of Allegany, moved the following resolution :— Resolved, That the delegates to the Democratic National Con- be appointed are hereby instructed to enter unit, and to act and vote aa a unit the will of a majority of the mem- i Sale aopoiniets., dercmte: ki ers #ball “be @ ed a delegate to any a1 gatteation and shall not. forthwith, in. writing, decline such appointment, bis seat shail he regarded as vacated, and ¢ delegation sha}! proceed to fill the same, as it 1s hereby asc empowered to supply vacances by death, resignation e other- wise. This resolution was adopted unanimously, and greeted with cheers. Peree Caacer, from the Committee on the Charleston Delegation, reported the following as the list:— jn dng Dean Richmana,peactone; Alternate, John J. Taylor, nage. Hon. Avguetus Schell, of New York ; Alternate, Hon. Daniel F. Tiemann, of New York. Traac V. Fowler, of New York ; Alternate, Hon. Schuyler Crippen, of Oteogo. Hon, Delos DeWolf, of Oswego; Alternate, Hon. A. @. Danby, of Oneida. DIRTRICT DELEGATES. First District—W. H. Ludlow, of Suffolk, and Tonnis @ Bergen, of Kings. Seccnd District—H. Mc Langhlin, of Kinga, and Francis B. Spinola, of Kings. Third Dictrict—John Y. Savage, of New York, and Wm. Miner, of New York. POUTIR Pixtrict—tohn Kelly, of Now York, and M. T. Brennan, of New York. th hristrict—Ieniah Ryndere, of New York, and Ed mond Driggs, of Kings. Siath Ditrict—John Cochrane, of New York, and An- thony Dugroe, New York. Seventh Distritt.—Nelson J. Waterbury, of New York and Wm. *. Melnyre, of New York, pon m istrict—FA ware ir, of New York, and An- dre Froment, of New Yorkers : Ninth Di jouverneur Kemble, of Putnam, and oer pi Banged 1 of ith District—Revjamin H. Edsall, of Orange, and John cod Eallay, of Sullivan: e ie eed : - Ficcenth District—Wm. F. Russell, of Ulater, an: Ir Benchof Greene, : Fanon Soeee District—Theodore Miller, of Columb! Henry Staate, of Dutchess, : vee id Thirteenth district—David 1. Seymour, of Renseclaer, and Moses Warren, of Rensselaer. Bese Diserit—Ereatus Corning, of Albany, and eter er, of Albany. Fiftecnth District—John Titcomb, of Saratoga, and Charles R. Ingalls, of Washington. Sizteenth District—Lemuel Steteon, of Clinton, and Sid- ney Lawrence, of Franklin. Seventeenth District—James C, Spencer, of St. Lawrence, and ¥.. Carry}, of Herkimer. Eighteenth Di:trict— Alonzo C. Page, of Schenectady, and David Spraker, of Montgomery. Ninefernth Pstrict—Samuel North, of Otsego, and Alex. A. Hurhane, of Delaware. Tuentidh District—John Stryker, of Oneida, and D. P. Binsell, of Oneida. Tovnty: fret District—F. Hubbard, of Chenango, and Renry §. Randall, of Cortland. Dory seccnd District.—Lnke D. Smith, of Oswego, and Sidney T. Fairchield, of Madison. Twenty-third Districi.—D. C. West, of Lewis, and Allen C. Beach, of Jefferson, Trenty:fourth Distrirt—Jan. P. Haskin, of Onondaga, and Joh J. Peck, of Onondaga. Twenty fifth Pistrict.—E. P. Roes, of Cayuga, and Aaron Griswold, of Wayne, Twenty-rizth District,—W. W. Wright, of Ontario, and D. A. Ogden, of Yater, Twenty-seventh District.—Henry 1D. Barto, of Tompkins, and Charles Holett, of Chemung. Twent hth District.—C. C. B. Walker, of Steuben, and A. J. Abbott, of Livingston. ‘Iwenty-ninth District—S, B, Jewett, of Monroe, and B. F. Gitkereon, of Monroe. irtieth District—Marshall B. Champlain, of Alleghany, and Henry J. Glowucki, of Genesee. Thirty-firt Distrirt- ford E. Church, of Orleans, and A. H, Fastman, of Ningara. Thirty-second District—Jobn T. Hudson, of Erie, and Al- pheve Prince, of Frie. Thirty-third Distriet—John C. Devereaux, of Catarau- gue, and Hiram J. Miner, of Chatauque. a the reading of the list, which was attended by cheers Mr. Detar, on behalf of the delegation of the Niagara district, said ‘their unanimons choice was Sandford E. Church and Dr. Eddy, of Niagara, He thought it arbi- trary for the Convention to override their wishes. Mr. Kexnan appeals to the Convention whether such a committee ax this, enjoying the entire confidence of the Convention, when after mature and protracted delibera- tion they preeent a unanimous report it should not be en- titled to weight. ‘They Had labored hard to please all. They had carefully examined all claims and views, and acted honestly and impartially. The names should not be sifted, for they were chosen as the best and ableet representatives of the State to the National Convention. After some further discussion, a motion to insort the name of Dr. Eddy was lost by a large vote and the rey adopted unanimously, amid loud and long continued ap- laure. Pigeons Craxcr moved a voto of thanks to the Prosident end Secretaries for the able manner in which they had presided over the Convention. The motion was carried unanimously. Cries of ‘Cochrane’ —“Cochrane”’—Gochrane.”? Mr. Cochrane did not appear. Mr. Carryt, of Herkimer, moved the published in the democratic papers of the State. Adopted. Iratan Ryxpers moved to print the proceedings in pamphlet form. Adopted. A Detrcare inquired what provision had been made for alternates? ce t—None thatis in the knowledge of tho air. The Convention then, at 10.45 P. M., adjourned, with Can hearty cheers for the ticket and nine more for the platform. The delegates mostly by the midnight train. Faraz Accrpesr on tm Ear Ramaroar—Two Mex Knixp.—On Wednesday, as the four o'clock afternoon train from Jersey City to Middletown, on the Erie Rail- road, was turning the curve between Hiler’s and Pater- gon, two men were discovered walking on the track. They did not heed the ringing of the bell nor the whistle, but their indifference indicated that they supposed them- selves on the right track. Before the train could be stopped they were run over. One of them, William Smith, an umbrella vender, was instantly crushed to death; tho other, James Jenkins, of Paterson, survived only about an bour, While no blame is attached to any one, it would seem that trains should not run around ‘curves 80 rapidly aa to prevent their being stopped be- fore reaching any object that might happen to be upon tho rack. THE NATIONAL AORICULTURAL PAIR, Preparations Not Yet Complete—Fine Cate tlemHorticultural Display—¢20,000 in Prizes. ~« OUR CHICAGO CORRESPONDENCE, Qancaco, Sept. 12, 1889, ‘The forma) opening of the seventh national exhibition of the United States Agricultural Society will take place to- morrow. The grounds were opened to visiters, however, to-day. They are within a short distance of the city, and the railroade run special trains every half hour, The fair grounds embrace about fifty acres of ground, surrounding a race track said to be half a mile in circumference. The stalls for cattle, &c., are @ thousand in number, and everything necessary in the way of water, fodder, &., is provided on the meet ample scale. Six large wooden buildings are erected for the display of agricultural pro- ducts, machinery, fruits, flowers, displays of fine arts, &c. ‘The weather a delightful, and the people are pouring into town to-day in vast numbers. ‘The entries are by no. means complete, ant the entry clerks are still busy, althongh they were at work all last week. The arrangements of tho grounds, too, are yet in an: incomplete state, Workmen were to-day in putting up tbe ampbitheatrical seats, are to over- look the racecourse and parade ground. Gov. Bigrell is expected here to-morrow to review the troops. It is doubtful, however, whether hig health wilt permit him to come. None of the departments being yet T muet Me my remarks to-day to individual o! of in- erest. ‘The dieplay of cattle is already very fine. 1 could fill up a column with descriptions of animais, but will onty mention a few. The most beautiful heifer in the whole collection, a snow-white Alderney, without a or bie mith, is entirely nameless and unattended, but I wil? try to find her yet before the fair closes. So much bovine beauty muet not go unrecorded. Mr. Wentworth’s Durl cattle, which took a prise at the State Fair at Freeport last week, are here, and attract much attention. They are really fine animals. A lot of eight Devon cattle is exhibited by C. D. Bent, of Jowa City, lowa. They are all of one color, a rich dark: brown, and perfect in every limb. ‘The cows are famous for their milk, and are aleo excellent breeders. Another lot of Devon cattle is exhibited by H. N. Wash- bon, of Davenport, lowa. They are fully equal to the lat Las odegggperige in all good pointe, and are all of the sama co) But J think the finest lot of cattle I have seen is that exhibited by J. Howard McHenry, of Pikesville, - timore_county, ryland. beard are principally Devons, all full" , and most of them tmported. They are truly splendid animals, perfect ® Timb and shape, an with sleek, glossy coals. They have a moat tote lock ovt of the eyes, and no one passes them ‘miration. One pressions of ac Mates | beifer rounded af dey by an admiring crowd. She “Tassie,” and was in truth a aprightly looking lass. 4s two and a half years old, small of her }, and has *malleet head and the most superb eyes I have ever in one of her specica. mate building Sevcled ine mee Department of 1 jr ig.as yet entirely unoccupied, although many en! of flowers are being made to-day. In a different q of the grounds, however, is an independent edifice, it completely filled by the flowers contributed by dever of 8. H. Kerfoot, Eaq., a wealthy gentleman fs State. In the centre of the pavilion rises a large pyramid displaying a hundred varieties of rare and beautifal ers, nome of them reared in hothouses and some ia open air. Around the sides of the pavilion are shelves, on which are large and amit © Dougueta, baekete, &c., all arranged with exquisite taste, ing forth a delicious: perfume. This gardener cme premiums or Tam % Mr. Edward Townley, of Cincinnati, exhibits hives of peculiar construction, in which the which ‘‘the little busy bee improves each shining hour made clearly manifest to ontside barbarians. ‘The relection of the various committees to award pre- mivme has been made very baskonpp ‘Twenty thousand dollars will be paid in preminms of different Among others the Chi Board of Trade has offered $676 for the beet three hundred bushels of wheat, white winter, red winter and spring wheat. The citizens of Chicago have made up a purse of a thousand dollars for the beet trotting horee. A beautiful stand of colors has been prepared aa a prize for the best drilled military company. Cmicaae, Sept. 13, 1859, The Formal Opening—Specches by President Figiman, Sena- ae QSa ‘ r ENE TE AY as ? The fatr was formally opened this morning, with what was meant to be great pomp and parade. A couple of dozen cavalry soldiers, accompanied by a mounted band of muric, and some twenty gentlemen with blue silk scarfs, escorted the President and officers of the United States Agricultaral Society from their Jodgings in the city to the fair ground. The cortége waa accompanied by a Jong line of carriages containing many of the distinguished men now in the city. Among them I observed Senators Douglas and Crittenden; Hon. John Brooks, of Maseachu- setts; Judge Bell, of Michigan; Hon. T. Campbell, of Ken- tucky; Charles Gilman, of Baltimore; John MoCielland, of Boston; Hon. H. W. Clapp, of Maseachusetta; Hon. B. A. Huntington, of New York; General Green, of Texas; Colo- Tal Motria, of New Orleaus Hon. T- A" Marshally Golowe Ware, of Virginia; Colonel Jessop, of Indiana; F. Farneworth, member of Congress from thie district; Hon. H. B. Payne, of Ohio; General Ed. Green, of Texas; Hon. €ydney Brecee, of this State, and many othere. On arriving at the principal entrance of the fair grounds: the procession halted, and after some simple the trumpets, screamed pranced and caricoled ‘he flery chargers of the ‘ ry,” shouted the ma.shals, waved the batons (and the fiags), ani the procession wound around the race- couree. and halted at the staging which had been erected apeechifying. In front, ard within hearing dis- tance of the stage, hal been erecteil seats in the thect e fashion, calculated to held five thousand Ls These seats were quickly filled, and the opening proceeded. ‘These included addresses from Mr. Tighman, the President of the society, and from Senators lag and Crittenden. The addresses, of course, were confined exclusively to subjects pertinent to the occasion, and were listened to with marked attention. During the delivery of the addresses severa) more mill- tary companies into the enclosure. These were the Chicago Light Guard, Captain C. C. Marsh; the Emmet Guard, Captain Stuart; the Montgomery Guard, Captain Gleeson; the Shields Guard, Captain . The ranka of these companies were not very full, but their marching and manwuvres generally were well executed. After the addresses a very interesting part of the exer- cisce took place. ‘This was a procession around the of all the horses and cattle on exhibition—that is, al) could be led or driven. This display was well to exhibit the good points of the animals, and it was re- garded by all the spectators with great interest. Thus the great exhibition is now fully under way. And yet ‘he internal arrangements are not yet completed, nor are all the entries made. J} saw a young horse, for example, morning, that had just ed from Vermont, which will be as likely to take the prize for the best trotting horse a3 any now on the ground. This prize is a thousand dollars, and is to be given to the best trotting horse, not as regards epeed alone, but with powers of endurance, soundness of poe) and limb, and all other good points, taken into ac- count. ‘There were at least five thousand persons on the grounds yeeterday, and certainly over ten thousand to-day. $1,100 were taken at the gate as entrance money yesterday, and over $2,000 to-day. The different departments of the fair are now in compa- rative order. They are eleven in number, namely: those of cattle, horses and mules, sheep and swine, red and game, agricultural and horticultural products, and flowers, mechanical, housebold, arts and sciences, and agricultural literature. In the department of horses the animala most worth: of note are the bred Peep Xe iH | Comet, 8. Bri A {Keager, Faria, Ky-e. pair of bay geldings ( horses in Parle), Dr. fo eaddle horse), F el) {trotting ealti m) same Grey Eady (trotting Ree), E. De Witt Robinson, Chicago. re are over 100 entrics of horses. hn cattle ee there are over 250 entries, an entries of sheep. ‘There was nothing but a few dig i tae in the fruit ten€ to-day; but the floral department ie beginning to lok finely.’ The only object im it as yet, however, worthy note, is Flora’s Grotto, & most ‘beautiful creation of and ekill. It is an edifice some five feet high, and of pro- portionate width, made entirely of moss and stones, and portions all sides with profusion of the rarest and most beautiful flowers. A statuette of Flora occupies = rominent position, and the fragrant with the richest perfume. of workmanship is from Bloomington, in very fri it roses are also contributed by John C. Westphoal, of Iowa city, and by Charles James, waukee. E Political Intelligence. Exvtvcny.—Tho late election in the Second district in Kentucky seems to have created the bitterest feuds and animosities between the politicians. William Elam, tho democratic candidate for the Legislature in Henderson county, has been shot by Lewis Leonard, an American, and W. W. Weston, democrat, has been shot and killed by Captain Jackson, the American candidate for Congres¢. for Governor Moore, of Ala- Tedeived gome 61,000 to hie 000, Mr. Moore was tho na- a se was 80) by val of the slave trade and the slave code, and by the disunioniste and fire eaters a ‘the Louisville Courter ‘ought Sherritt, an Albion colt, from Mr. ards, of Kentucky. Tho ‘Courter ase! the best three year old in Amoric®