The New York Herald Newspaper, August 22, 1872, Page 4

before ~"wia and turbulent omnele excitel met now almost preven with silence ‘qd expectation, Then, as suspense he saw 60 clearly © ie fondo tomes, a3 benttted & prea 1 of so grave an assomblago UpOh BO momen. ‘occasion, he said, “it has beem moved and fod that’ the nomination of General John A. ix be made the acclamation of the iven- ion.” The Chairman's official decorum must e on sadly wounded by the sudden outbreak of sheers that shook the basaing. ere he got half fhrough his sentence, but the fact is that the Con- vention acted so, and the CHAIRMAN HIMSELF WAS CARRIED AWAY the enthusiasm of the moment, and was heard Indulging in congratulations at the success which had attended the labors of the Convention in tne nomination of General Dix. The excitement con- tinued fome time, and it was only eventually put down by the band playmg “Hall to the Chief.” The rustics don’t often hear good mustc, and if music has “charms to soothe the savage breast,” it should be conceded that the rustic delegates are ready enough to succumb to its influences, The bringing forward of General Dix at the last moment, after, in fact, his own friends authorita- tively stating he had written a letter of declination, was one of the shrewdest political coups that has ever marked the tactics of republican conventions; put the wire-pullers were equal to the occasion, and they reserved their trump card to the moment when tt was é SURE TO WIN THE GAME. They did not allow General Dix’s merits or doe- merits to be canvassed, he being ostensibly out of the field. They “angled” with Morgan, keeping him con- tinually before the eyes of the Convention, and then baited their hook with Opdyke, and then Judge Robertson. All last evening and night they retended to be awaiting an answer from Morgan; hen if none came they declared their intention to nominate him. Ifa declination wasto come then thoy would permit a test of strength as between Opdyke, Robertson, General Robinson, and any. other number of candidates delegations might favor. Mr, Opdyke had, however, PORESTALLED ANY LITTLE of that kind, because he last evenin; bid his name being mentioned, anxious to =a and only acceded to the pressin, Rollcitation of ‘his friends to have his name use only in the event of its being serviceable to the par- ty, but that he certainly should not stand in the way of the party. From the manner in which General Dix’s name was presented and his claims sup- orted it is evident that the Convention could not ave nominated any other man. There are many disaffected ones at the result, who i that the ‘whole thing was ‘cut and dried” and that he was mominated accordingly through a hurrah; but certain it is that the great majority of the Qonven- tion are pleased with the result, THR PERMANENT CHAIRMAN’S SPEEOH was a masterpicce of calm and well-tempered ora- tory, and in every respect applicable to the occa- sion At the close he was very warmly applauded, the cheers breaking out with increased force an volume aa a very large and beautiful basket of low- ers was presented to him, This floral offering the Chairman smuingly accepted, and placed on the ta- ble before him, After this ceremony passed off the republican State platform in the eee conta campaign was read by H. Delafield Smith, of New York city, The reading of the document was listened to with the @oeepest attention, the salient points from the con- vention standpoint receiving the vociferous en- dorsement of the Convention. The platform will be found in another part of this report, THE NOMINATIONS, Tho closing scenes of the Convention wore ex- ceedingly dull in contrast with the previous portion of the proceedings. There was no contest over the Lieutenant Governor. A. B. Cornell having had his name withdrawn General J. C. Robinson, of Broome county, one of the gubernatorial candidates, was the nominee of the Convention. The State ticket stands as follows :— For Governor—General John A. Dix. Lteutenant Governor—J. C. Robinson. Congressman at Large—Lyman Tremain. Canal Commissioner—Reuben W. Stroud, of On- ondaga county. vison Inspector—Ezra Graves, of Herkimer Sean with 0 GME. positively for- He in fact was not , county, ‘ tors at Large—Frederick Douglass, of Monroe county; Emil Sauer, of New York city; Stewart L. ‘Woodiord, of Kings county. ‘THE FIN. At half-past ten o’clock the Convention adjourned ‘sine die, not more than forty persons being present. aes closed the Republican State Convention of PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION. Urioa, August 21, 1372. The Republican State Convention met in the Opera House this morning. The delegations were apparently all full. A military bandin the gallery played a number of powular airs as the delegates assembled. The Convention was called to order a little after noon by A. B. Cornell, Chairman of the State Central Committee, General ©. H. Van Wyck moved that B. Platt Carpenter, of Dutchess, be appointed temporary chairman. Agreed to unanimously. General Van Wyck and Lieutenant Governor Wooa- ford conducted Mr. Carpenter to the platform amid applause. MR. CARPENTPR’S SPEECH. Mr. CARPENTER, on taking the chair, addressed the Convention as follows :— I thank you for this manifestation of your confl- dence. The occasion is indeed a momentous one, The form of opposition, whether it be vapor or substance, again confronts you. The representa- tives of the antagonistic classes have put together their two heads, and their natural creation Isa candidate with two faces. An editor, anxious for allies in his warfare against tho professions of a lifetime, and destitute of troops, saye the few straggiors that in the grand progressive march of the republican cohumns have fallen sore by the way- side, must resort to mercenaries, Thus he em- ploys the democratic lon, whose roar, Once dreaded, is no longer terrible, and parades him go publicly that the world may now see what Asop pictured long ago—a nois) animal with a borrowed skin. foot pean more ingenuous class of democrats, who regarded this candidate coming toward them from Cinciu- Dati with unusual wagging and joyful contortions as a wolfin sheep’s clothing, suddenly discovered that his Sete was no misrepresentation, but perfectly natural, and that he certainly was bot a wolf, and their evidence is the wool that he has | ulled over thoir eyes. No serious danger can fore- | ode the. republican party when sucha lon and such a lamb shail lie down together, The standard bearer of this opposition is noted for his forcible pen and fickle purpose. Although he has enacted for years at his Chappaqua grounds @ somber burlesque upon American husbandry, Ups not unfriendly have, nevertheless, pronounced him a better judge of carrots than of character, (Applause,) His supposed devotion to principle, however, recetved a fatal shock when, in exchange for afew promised votes, he bartered away tho right to advocate his long idolized doctrine of pro: tection, Before assuming the robes of a candidate his political renown had been limited to protection, his law to libel and bailments, his hobby to an ism, From the zealous instigator of servile factions he he- came the petulant adyocate of secession, and after | the rebellion commenced his original cry of “ON TO RICHMOND’? was no more ridiculous or abortive than will be his present campaign, with the Philosopher mounted on his rosinante, leading his motley re- tainers, bilnd with hunger for official pap (ap. piause)—and tpokiee “On to Washington!” “On to the pee? AR) it is written, ‘Can the blind lead the blind—shall they not both fall into the chasm It is not marvelous that, infused with the malignity that inspired his desertion, ‘he shouud strive to take his old defamers by the hand and 4A old supporters by the cars. But of rey stu his patriotism ?” In the darkest hours of the rebellion, When Southern valor had assumed the form. of desperation; when the Northern soldier, never lacking courage, was fired with new ardor; when the great republican heart ‘was true, and determination was se upon every brow—but one, then, at the critical moment of tiie nation’s life, when the bravery of her sons ‘was the safety of the Republic, might have been Seen climbing up the craggy Canadian shore, with pi: ae bd Bay, this doughty leader, 4 ut fainting in spirit, showing t the world the ihre aay WHITE COAT, THE WHITE HAT AND THE WHITE FEATHER, (Long continued and uproations applause.) Thus, he who was the promoter of hostilities in peace, | became in war the advocate of surrender. Where is Southern chivalry, too valiant to raise the white | jag even when discretion counselled and surrender would have been honorable, I if it shall now go into battie led by this arch fomenter of discord and the — white-feather hero of Maga (Applause.) Where js democratic con- sistency when a party will abandon its last princi- ple ina pass! f hunt for the spoils? Appropriately may their orators proclaim ‘half loaf is better than no bread” to a party whose vision does not ex. tend beyond the loaves and fishes. (Applause,) It is impossible that the more honest rank and file of that party, living prosperously and contentedly under @ good government, with no argument but the petty spoils thus held out in dissolving views before them, can be transferred Leaf and soul at the bidding and through the intrigue of selfish lead- ers to grace the faneral procession of a perfidious cabal. They know that their imported standard bearer was once powerful as the tribune of the republican party, then assumed to act as its censor, and afterwards abandoned it be- cause he could hot be tolerated as dictator. At the New York meeting before Cincinnati they heard from his lips the explanation that because he was unable to rule the last Republican State Conven- tion he had determined, If possible, to ruin the party that held it; but they have not advanced far enough to endorse the benign doctrine which he would now promulgate—that the incendiary who applies the torch, equally with the brave fireman who extinguishes the fames, Is entitiod to credit and reward for saving the structure. Thoy do not join the cormorant throng in coveting trom a brave General who came almost penniless from a contest in which his genius and persistence had saved the Republic—(applause)—the tokens of gratitude that a joyou paorle have bestowed; nor do they find oveasion for feigned indignation in the tact that of 30,000 government servants 1t appears that a slender lialf dozen are related within the ninth Gegree of blood or adinity to the President, They Know that the present admtni ‘been the most snocesalt [i pooninty. it Sass we onal G plause)—the man who Fh Ww a eit it sword at the REPUBLIO 15, the van in the and who, leadin; movement for national tran ity, has achieved in peace those glorious victories t! which, test meris he Practical resul! he is just! concede fiat oy tho goptont teal Tamedsh concede 9 lest healipe le and the Gxtent “oP numa “skit he ies goes the gaping wounds of war, leaving no divid- chasm save in the uneven vein of the agitator, who detests harmony and fraternity, and secks for discord as his only stepping stone to power. They may also point with satisfaction to the child cradied in poverty and obscurity, now the man risen by the greatness of his intellect and his spotiess integrity the summit of American statesmanship, to the noble Henry Wilson, ever answering in principle, whom no elevation can estrange from the lowliest of mankind; for wher- ever the laborer. bends with er ig toil or op- prcasion lays hold -of its victim h heart goes ont freighted with sympathy and his voice with hope and encouragement, It is rea- sonable that such democrats should spurn such coalition that regards principle as synonymous with plander, and whose watchword is “the spoils;”’ far eneath the pure alr the Boba breathes lurks the fellow who can be swayed by the petty price of offl- clal_ service, <A governmen' oeees ad- Tuinistered, freedom and equal rights all, erfect security to life and property, na- ional honor maintained, national tag respected wherever the sun shall shine upon it—these are the spolia opima of o successful admin- istration and all that the patriot desires; these are the spoils that enrich a nation; these, to be shared by all, are guaranteed in abundance by tho republican party; these, a present source of pride and estimable wealth and 8 priceless lepgasy to posterity. But the coalition cry, “Reform. 10 fre these reformers ? Those disappointed in gath- ering crumbs and their deluded followers, the law- less, held to obedience, and who lately sought to reform the best government upon earth into two separate and antagonistic Powers. Tammany, crushed by the weight of its own infamy and the black list of the 7ribvune’s creation, including, per- haps, some “noblest Roman of them ail,”” whose character the Tribune may have proclaimed to be worth ‘“‘six cents in adjudicated value,” Henceforth mute be the lips that were wont to repeat, “Alas for the rarity of Christian charity under the sun.” Such is the coalition for reform. With equal pro- pee might the fallen angels paint ‘reform’ upon heir dusky banner, elect Rd BEELZEBUB THEIR CAPTAIN and march against the throne of heaven, Still, a siender pretext for disaffection is the fact that complete amnesty has not yet been extended toa handful of the most notorious traitors, Yet here the historlan may search tho world’s annals in vain for a parallel to tho forbearance and forgiveness of the republican administration, Not punished, but simply denied the privilege of guiding the destinies of the Republic, are barely three hundred of the twice three hundred thousand who staked their lives and their fortunes upon their treason. Soured ambition, arrayed in sickly sentimentalism, ignores the teachings of humanity in all the past and mourns that the chief plotters agaiust the nation are not made its trusted counsellors. It is not stran; that history should send down through the ages its long wail over the self-immolation of the three hundred who gave their lives at Thermopyl, or that mankind should drop a tear at the valor of the twice three hundred who rushed into the jaws of death at Balaklava. ‘The warmest sympathy and the highest admiration attend unselfish devotion to country and to duty; but when man, in his aspirations for llberty, is retarded In each drear march by the cross or guillotine, ard finally, after the slow progress of centuries his hopes are realized beneath an Ameri- can sky, there is little heroism in attempting to tear down the only government that would protect him. Sparticus, with his seventy gladiators, under- took to abolish Roman slavery, and orgavizing a servile army*routed ‘Consul atter Consul, and only by divisions in the ranks was prevented from pro- Gentine universal emancipation from the Capito- ne Hill, Ultimately defeated, his captive army were crushed in the Applan Way. John Brown— (applause) —with his score of zealots, attempting the same thing in America, was captured before he had gathered his forces, and swung from the gallows at Harper's Ferry. In each case the world, although sympa- thiaing with the purpose, abnorred the means and justified the judgment as necessary for the security of good government. But our unpromoted 300 cannot plead iu mitigation the higher impulses of the soul. Not for liberty, but to perpetuate a debasing institution, already marked for decay, they precipitate the horrors of a civil war upon a people. In ancient times there would have been no CE Ge from forfeiture, and life would have been spare Yap ete de commutation from death to bondage, lore recently England in mercy would have exiled or with untempered wrath would have blown them to atoms at the cannon’s mouth, Even now Germany would exact payment of the war gebt and a large indemnity for future good behav- lor, quartering upon them a standing army to watch as they toiled to make up the deficiency, But our humane government imposed no condi- tion as to the war debt, exacted no compensation for loss to gorrowing households bereaved in the struggle and demanded no pecuniary indemnity ; and it adopted the poles of granting amnesty as comprehensively and as rapidly as would be com- patible with national security, and under that Jenient policy the last 300 will, in due time, receive that pardon which by right they can never demand. With a magnanimity that adorns the victor, and in a spirit of reconciliation that has beet too sparingly reciprocated by many of the restored, the President has been foremost tu recommending the removal of the disabilities entailed by the war. Yet, in the light of recent outrages perpetrated by those who must have FORGOTTEN THE MANTLE OF CHARITY that the government had thrown over their pre- vious crimes, there is among the friends of perma- nent Peed @ growing sentiment that amnesty should be granted oa as a return for new-born patriotism, and that the “due time’ ought not to arrive until every sullen recipient of the nation’s unbounded = grace shall in good faith have accepted the results of the war and forever abandoned the heresies that led to it. That time ought not to arrive so long as torture shall haunt the freedman at his fireside or the last venomous Ku Klux shall walk the earth. Prudence also demands that departed Ku Klux- ism should be proved by good order and undoubted security to lile and property, and not by mere words transmitted through a truckling standard bearer who has eaten hisown. At the beginning of the rebellion rebel sympathizers desired to arm our soldiers with the olive branch instead of the sword. It need not excite.surprise that the Zribune Philosopher, haying united with the olive- branch warriors of the North and _ the | Ku Klux of the South in a dastardly appeal to reverse the judgment given by wager of battle, should insist upon immediate for- getfulness of ali treason, Of all subsequent outrages against liberty and law. The republican party is the champion of peace, reconciliation and frater- nity, and away with the pernicious liberalism that would hold in higher esteem the memory of the misgulded raMians who first fred upon Sumter than that of the glorious Anderson who courted death in its heroic defence. Inaugurate as President the vacillating representative of the new conspiracy and the Republic would rock upon the sea of un- certainty. Convulsions would ruin both enterprise and labor and every hand representing a portion of the national “debt, at once © mournful remembrance of an atrocious rebellion and a bond of union between its holder and the maker, and every pension that furnishes bread to the widow or orphan would depreciate in value, as the government should be conducted by his unstable administration. The debt, moreover, is already large enough without adding $400,000,000 to pay for former siaves, Whom Greeley’s spasmodic disunton- isin would have doomed to perpetual bondage had not the sword of Grant—(appluusc)—made all Columbia free. The republican organization is as necessary for the common safety to-day as when conspiracy unfurled the more deflant but not more unscrupulous banners @ dozen years ago. Some old party organ may grind for the enemy. Yet few intelligent electors now follow an organ. Precisely what instrument the Zribune is it is difficult to con- jecture. It denics that it is an organ and I am un- willing to call it a lyre, (Applause.) It is only certain that THE CBREMONIAL INDIAN POLICY of its latent chief will have no charms to soothe the savage ear. (Applause.) Some well-known Sena- tors may desert, and their number is but a quarter of one’s fingers and toes, yet the world moves on, little caring what personal motives may have in- fluenced or what passions impelied them, and fresh recruits not only fill eacn vacant space, but crowd the standing room around it. (Applause.) ‘The party which you represent has entered upon the holy mission of maintaining the Union, which it has preserved, and of _ per- | petuating the liberty which it has made universal. The tree Of liberty was planted w | our forefathers upon American goil, and bere tt was protected by their fostering care and irrigated | by their blood, ‘By the steady growth of a centur | 1ts roots have become firmly imbedded in that soi and its branches extend across @ continent; an | when, in recent times, treason sought to shiver its | lordly trunk, that tree was reinvigorated and re- | sanctified by the patriotic blood that was shed | around it, And so now, when it is sought with | recreant hands to hew it down, prostrating with it | the brightest hopes a patriot can cherish, @ potent | and decisive voice in November will say to him who Wields the axe at Chappaqua, “Stay where you are; hack, if you please, among your-own scrubs; bu woodman, spare that ‘tree!’ (Applause.) Honest republicans who have been alienated through deceit aud inisrepresentation will return with alaerity to thelr long-cherished faith, wel- comed back fo duty and triumph, A large class of democrats Who prefer order to misrule and sta bility to uncertainty will repudiate the candidate of mtrigue, doubly nominated only by double deal- ing, and give to Grant snd Wilson a vigorous sup- jort. So the repubiican party, ing hands with lovers of good government eve will achieve an unprecedented victory at the coming election. By judicious action to-day it shall be yours to con- | tribute largely to the desired result, to assure a per- | manent redemption of the Empire State, and select for it a high position in the victorious repubiican column, (Applause.) Gentlemen of the Conyen- ton, what is your pleasure ? At the conclusion he was greeted with cheers, three PRELIMINARY BUSINESS. - On motion of ©, O. Norvell, of Richmond, 0. A, McCartey, of Rensselacr; John T, Norton, of NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, TT ae = Kings, and Colonel John Manly, of Cattaraugus county, were appointed temporary secretaries. On motion of Hugh Gardner, it was ordered that acommittee of two from each judicial district on Contested seats be appoin' On motion of Mr. Frenel, of Suffolk, a committee of two from each judicial district was ordered on permanent Organtnstd ora ‘een motion of Isaac P. n, of New York, the ro} of eloghing ee caiiag ‘ it, DBLAFIELD SMITH Moved the following:— Resolved, That a committee of two from each of the elght atclalansices i) ‘appointed, by the Chair, and that all resolutions relating to principles be referred to such committee without debate. Mr. Smith withdrew the resolution temporerily in order that the roll might be called. When New York was called Mr. Kingsley handed fo ase of contesting delegates from the Firat dis- Tict. On motion of Mr. DayTon it was ordered that the names of both the regulars and contestants be read Be the roll, and the contest be settled subse- quently. When Thurlow Weed’s name was read there was great applause and three cheers. Mr. TuoMPsoNn, of New York, moved that every delegate rise and give threo rousing cheers for the war horse of the New York republicans, which was responded to with a will. It was then announced that Mr. Weed waa not present, on account of filncss, and Mr, Clark was Bamed as his substitute. The roll call being finished, Mr. Isaac DAYTON ex- pressed his gratification that there is only one dis- trict in the State in which there is a contest. He moved that the Committee on Credentials be ro- duced to three or five only, instead of two from each district. General Bruo#, of Madison, moved that both the regulars and contestants bo admitted. he will not object if they have only one vote. General SHanPR objected that the discussion was all out of order, a8 10 motion had been made to reconsider the resolution already adopted ap- pointing a committee on credentials, . DELAFIELD SaiTH renewed his resolution for a Committee on Platform, and that all resolutions be referred to that committee. Adopted. JaMES THOMPSON moved a resolution in favor of the sats tgemant of canuls, and that they be made free. Referred. Mr. TRAVIS, of Westchester, moved that the rules of the State Assembly, so far as applicable, shall govern this body. Adopted. COMMITTER ON CREDENTIALS AND RESOLUTIONS. The OHAIR announced the Committee on Creden- Sa. also the Committee on Resolutions, as fol- ows A. Delafield Smith, of New York; William Henry Anthon, of New York; 0. 0, Norvell, of Richmond; Stewart L, Woodford, of Kings; William H. Romeyn, of Ulster; Charles E. Smith, of Albany; William A. Sackett, of Saratoga; Wells S. Dickin- son, of Franklin; Carol E. Smith, of Onondaga; Daniel G. Fort, of Oswego; William Smith, of Tioga; J. W. Dwight, of Tompkins; EK. G. Lapham, of Ontario; L. H. Morgan, of Monroe H L, F. Bowen, of Niagara; Henry Van Aerman, of Cattaraugus, COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION. ‘The Cuark announced the following as the Com- mittee on Organization: Isaac Dayton, of New York; John D. Lawson, do.;2. Stephen B. French, of Suffolk ; Moses D. Beeney, of Orange; 3. George H. Sharpe, of Ulster; Peter S.'Wynkoop, of Columbia; 4, J. V. Baker, of Washington; H. R. James, of St. Lawrence; 5. Lotus Ingalls, of Jefferso! vB Or Tomp- nt Gastello, of Oneida; 6. JohnH. Selkreg, of kins; Banna R, Johnson, of Broome; 7. John Parker, of Cayuga; John H. Camp, of Wayne; 8 Willard McKinstry, of Chautauqua and Volney @. Knapp, of Genesee. Mr. PaRKER, of Cayuga, moved that the respective districts shall name their respective members of the State General Committee. Adopted, 1t was moved that when the Convention adjourn it be till four P, M. Adopted. Mr. Hua GARDNER moved that a committee of one from each Congressional district to nominate three eiectors at large be appointed. ELECTORS CHOSEN BY OPEN VOTE. Mr, CHarans SPENCER moved an amendment providing that after the open nomination the elec- tors shall be chosen by open vote. Mr. SACKETT, Of Saratoga, concurred. Mr. GLEason, of St, Lawrence, again moved that the resolution He on the table, but subsequently withdrew his motion, Mr. SPENCER'S amendment was adopted, and tho Tegolution as amended was adopted. Mr. FISHER, of Kings, moved that the nom{nation of Congressman at large be also made in open Con- vention the same as that of Electors at mole and that the Congressman at large be nominated first. A SARATOGA DELEGATE moved to amend by striking from the resolution the clause requiring that the Congressman be first nominated, which was agreed to, and the resolution as amended was adopted, kecess was then taken until four o'clock P, M. Afternoon Session. The Convention was called to order at half-past four P. M. 4, I. V. Dayton, from the Committee on ‘Permanent Organization, reported Hon, W. A. Wheeler, of Frankiin county, for permanent chairman, which was agreed to. Hon. E. T. Lapham and Henry Clews were appointed a commitiee to conduct Mr. Wheeler to the chair. W. A. WHEELER'S SPEECH. 4 te WHEELER then addressed the Convention as follows :— GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION—I gratetfull, appreciate the honor you confer upon me tn select- ing me to preside over your deliberations. The republican pars of the Empire State again wheels intoline of battle in the matchless conilict which, in common with its brethren of the Union, it inau- gurated in the interest of human freedom, and conducted through years of unparalleled war and national and individual suffering to a consum- mation crowned with assured national pele and which farther enacted absolute human equality be- fore the law as the one supreme, unchangeable rule for every foot of our broad continental domain, That party again lifts its standard, upon which are inscribed victories more resplendent than ever other standard bore, because they are victories not merely of a material nature, but of principles eternal in their nature and consequences, which are to affect and control the welfare and destiny of the countless millions who are to find homes in this western world. I see your faces light up with inspira- tion at the mere reference to the record of the no- blest political organization ever born of map. I know how the memories of the last few eventful years crowd upon you as you confront the new machina- tions of the old conspirators against the Union, who have marshalled to their aid for a new assault every political camp follower, every disappointed, starved and ravenous place hunter in the land. Again the clond of treason and dissension over- spreads the national sky asa pall, The thunder gage in deadiy confict, upon the issue of which angs our national existence. The dark shadow beclouds every hamlet, every home and every heart. Disorder, deiay, bitter disappointment, anxiety, uncertainty and the longing desire for victory strain our every power of endurance to the highest strain. You remember from what quarter relief first came, and whose military prowess at Donelson gave the first substantial check to the swelling and advancing tide of the rebellion, This is not the place tosketch the details of the interim; but whose blood does not even now course more rapidly through his veins as he recails the wild, tumultuous joy, the rapturous gladness, which filled oe loyal heart on that April morning when the glad tidings were flashed through the land that THE BRAVE REBEL ARMY of Northern Virginia, which had so iong and so de- flantiy borne tne fortunes of the insurrectionary confederacy upon“its bayonets, had at last gone down under the irresistible strokes of him who, through the Wilderness and many a bloody, hard- fought field, had patiently pursued it with unre- lenting purpose and tenacity, until at last at Appo- mattox the gigents rebellion lay prostrate at his feet? Under his guidance the God of battles had delivered us from the exigencies of war, and we came out of its furnace heat with unimpaired na- tionality and the redemption of the race whose perpetual enslavement had been the officially pro- claimed purpose of the new government which the rebellion was vere to establish. Did ever other war yield such rich fruition¢ Well sung the liberty- loving Whittier Did we are, In our agony of prayer, Ask for more than has done t When was seen his right hand, Oyer any time Stretched How they pale, Ancient myth and song and tale, In this wonder of our days, When the ernel red of war Blossoms white with righteous law And the wrath of man is praise! How the land rung with the plaudits of the great | captain who had proved its deliverer, and how every patriotic heart went out in gratitude to him for lis priceless services! Each of the great po- oa parties at the North sought his acceptance of support for the highest of all earthly honors, the Presidency of the Great Republic. The democratic party would fain have hidden its ignominions abate- ment of the rebellion in the shadow of his great | deeds, ready then as now, under whatever guise or | pretence, to steal back into the places of power and trust from which it had been hurled by an out- raged and indignant people. But the brave man who had thwarted the traitors in their attempt to overthrow the government and who had foiled land, ow, beneath the sun? the renegade Johnson in his efforts to rob the country of the just results of the war spurned ell proffers of the democratic jek and adhered to that which had stayed up his ands in saving the country from disintegration and ruin. The republican kes elevated General Grant to the Presidency, and now point, with ad pride to the results of his administration, as iflas- | trated by his unfaitering fidelity to his principles, the wise and discrect use of unusual powers con- ferred upon him by Congress, the steady and safe reduction of the debt and taxation, the removal of intricate foreign complications, the growing re- spect for our countiy abroad; a wise, beneficent and humane Indian policy, and the advancement of the nation in every element of wealtn, growth and power, With unabated confidence in nis ex- alted love of country, stern tntegrity, self-reliance } and increased ability to administer the affairs of | government, the republican pond through its | chosen Ey arte ld gy has, by acclamation, again | made him its standard bearer. BNERAL GRANT ENCOUNTERS in the pending canvass the erate and intenal- fied hate of his old enemies of the battic eld and the ballot box, who, beafeh and pumuiated at every point for the last twelve years, have fii their desperation made a hollow, hypocritical, huckster- ing allianee with gtragelln malcontents; have donned the garb and stolen the countersign of that and pick To'caprure by traud wnat they faded’ to eaguure by force. They will meet their opponents in Novem- ber next, aud trail thetr hy er to the great fala, “has "qeter ‘been, deveuted, and. never fa ers sf inten Sa the momentous question etner the Union shall drift from its moorings or rest firm until it becomes impregnable upon ita new foundations? Shall the phot who guided the national ship safely through he dark night of the rebellion and the wild waves ofanarchy remain at the helm, or shall it be con- fided to one who has never renounced the doctrine openly proclaimed by him, that a portion of the crew have the right to mutiny and break up the vessel at their pleasure, and who has now become surety for the political doginas of his late principal at Richmond, the arch traitor of the rebellion? Shall the party which vainl, struck at the nation’s life be permit to clutch the nation’s new birth, to crush out the rising hopes and progress of an emancipated race, and to turn back the nation in its py 1d advance to imperial greatness? Men and brethren, what- ever chastisement may be deserved by our national sins, we must hope that this humiliation and dis- ‘ace will be spared us. In the lingerin; us days of the war New York never led to respond to every exigency and demand of the loyal cause. Her best biood and unstinted treasure were freely laid upon the national altar. Let no one doubt her in this crisis. She will not be found wanting, Our duty to-day 1s to furnish her standard bearers to lead her to new victory. Let them be men of tried, unswerving a FIDELITY TO REPUBLICAN PRINCIPLES, who carry no banner but that of the universat re- publican party, of unimpeachable personal integ- rity and pee capacity for public affairs. The mission of the republical pari is not, yet ended. Its triumph in this contest ig needed to cement the new elements of the Union, and to demonstrate to the world that we mean to preserve by our fidelity what our soldiers won by their valor, Once more to the conflict, friends; stimulated, as we go, by the remembrance of our past sacrifices and our past triumphs, and by the memory of the thousands of our brave sons, who lie in many a& Uaant valley in un- who known sepulchres and ‘Waters and above the clouds in And when, under the bi ns in our former trials, the right shall achieve new triumphs, the loyal hearts, from mountain to mountain and from sea to sea, will shout in glad rest. under the reamless slumber ! of Him who deliverea storm of battle is in our ears, and vast armies en- | | looseness of the democratic mana; acclaim:— The good ship Union's voyage is o'er, At anchor safe she swings, And loud and clear, with cheer on cheer, Her Joyous welcome rings, Hurrah! hurrah! Ut shakes the wave, 1t thunders on the shore— Ono ting, one land, one heart, one hand, One nation evermore. PERMANENT ORGANIZATION, The Committee on Permanent Organization made further the following report :— First Di: trict—Ueor yo W. Clark f id He Cc rst Dist jeorge W. Clark and He’ lew of New York, sf ae by Second District—Stewart L. Woodford, of Kings, and Charles H. Van Wyck, of we ie Third District—John Lyon, of Ulster, and Peter Mesick, of Columbia, o Fourth bistrict—George M. Eleason, of St. Law- rence, and Charles L. McArthur, of Rensselaer. Fith District—Morris Winslow, of Jefferson, and Daniel G Fort, of Oswego. Sixth District—Herman Camp, of Tompkins, and Wm. Lewis, of Delaware. Seventh District—E. G. Lapham, of Ontario, and 0.0. Davidson, of Monroe, Bighth Disirict—A. D. Scott, of Cattaraugus, and F, A. Alberger, of Erie. SECRETARIES, First District—E\wood Thorn, of New York. Second District—R. A. Davidson, of Queens, and George A. Brandreth, of Westchester. Third District—O, M. Woolsey, of Ulster. Fourth District—E. P. Thurston, of Washington. Fifth Districi—Amos V. Smiley, of Lewis, Sixth District—Richard A. Elmer, of Tioga. Seventh District—john L, Parker, of Cayuga. Eighth District—Willard A. Cobb, of Niagara. HvucH GarpnerR, from the Committee on Con- tested Seats, reported that the delegation from the First district of New York, consisting of A, C. M. Smith and Charles B, Lewis, elected under the call of the General Committee, were regularly elected, 4 and recommend that the contesting delegation, consisting of Nathan Bingley Sr., and — Martin’ date, be allowed seats npon the floor of the Conven- tion. Agreed to. PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS. E. DELAFIELD SMITH, from the Committee on Platform and Resolutions, submitted the following report, which, being read, elicited much applause, and was unanimously adopted :— Resolved, That the rightful purpose of governmen: tho security of individual Liberty end, equality Torore te law; that the return to power, under any prefence, of the party which nurtured slavery, brought on the war and resisted reconstruction, would necossarily imperil that security and destroy the general confidence which has steadily increased under republican administration; we hold that the lawlessness which has disturbed some pai of the Southern States, and which has been checke firmly, but gently and ‘constitutionally, by the national overnment is due mainly to a feeling naturall . pittered by the tssuo of the war and by the overthrow of old instititions, and constantly excite by the hope democratic restoration; we believe, therefore, the defeat and disorganization of the democratic party. are Indispensable to complete nation) harmony, nda esolved, That the wallare of the State imperat requires that the reform, in the interest of honesty ang economy, which was so auspiciously begun last year, and which has broken the InMAny. ‘Ring and puirified the Bench, shall be continued and extended to every branch of the it, Resolved, That the principles and history of the repub- lican party, with the spotless character of the candidates we present, are the guarantees that their election would secure a’ wise, fulthtul and efficient admin- istration of | te State government. That the modest patriotism, the carnest purpose, ~ the sagaclons, Judgment, the | practical wistom, _ the incorruptible integrity and the illustrious services of Diyares 8. Grant have commended hint to the hearts and judgments of the American people, and that with him for alender we cannot in the future ‘any more than in the past fail of success. Resolved, ‘that in Senator Henry Wilson, our nominee for Vice President, we presenta statesman who, by force of his own character and efforts, without adventitious aids, has made his way from an Humble condition in life to the front rank of American citizens, ana who, during a Jong public career, has been always the able ‘advocate and defender of every Just and benevolent purpose. With these nominees ani platiorm adopted at Philadelphia by tho Republican National confidently await the verdict of the American people. “Resolved, In the profound conviction that the con- tinued success of the republican poe is the sole security of retorm and progress, Wwe heartily approve the general principles declared by the late Republican Convention at Philadelphia and gladly ratify the nomination of Ulysses 8.Grantand Henry Wilson, ‘pledging our most carnest and honorable efforts for their triumphant election. Resolved, That the soldiers and sailors whose valor saved the Union are held in undying honor, thelr pen- Hons area sicred debt, and the widews and'orphans of those who died for the country are the care of a grateful people. We would extend the nation’s bounty to all the soldiers and sailors who, in the line of duty, became dis- abled aud were honorably discharged. We'retlect with sntisjaction that in pay, bountles, pensions and home- stead grants the nation has gone beyond ail past ex- amples of gratitude to its defenders, Resolved, That the increase of the State debt, by the amount o/ $6,600,000, is an index of the extravagance and ode gement of our State finan- ces, and isin striking contrast with the reduction of tho national dept by the amount of $X574045 since March L 140% and the constant and repesicd abolition of the national taxes of more than $150,000,00), for which we are indebted to the republican Congress and republican ad- ministration, Resolved, That reform must come from the party which savedaho Union and legalized liberty, and which is now, in this Stato, in the brave prosecution of the work o purifying out Courts, redecniIng the municipal administra- Jon and elevating legislation. Rorolved, That we. appeal with assured confidence, to the electors of New York ta sustain @ national adminis- tration whose fruits are prosperity and pesos, and toes- tablish a State administration which shall bring back an honorable name aud a creditable government to this Commonvealth, Resolved, That we welcome to our ranks honest demo- craty who spurm the unprincipled coalition which reeks to ally them with the discarded elemenis of the republi- can party. Hesolved, That the time has come when the main canals of the State of New York should be adapted by an enlarge ment of their locks to steam navigation, and made as tres to the commerce of aa nation as an economical main- tenance of them in good repair will permit, and that both of these results should be secured without burdening the targa ‘ors of the State—the first by accepting an appro. priation from the general government to improve one of he national highways of commerce, and the second by e-funding the canal debt of the State 'in bonds haying a Jong period te ran and bearing a low rate of interest. vsolved, That we polut with pride to the prosperity that has attended the canal commerce since it has been in the coutrol of the republican party. Resolved, That we gratefully recogniae the services of the able and faithful republican members of the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, so conspicuously displayed during the war and since its close in the support and defence of republican princt- pies. Among the resolutions which specially called forth hearty applause was the one welcoming honest democrats to the republican ranks, Mr. Isaac Y. DAYTON objected to adopting a reso- lution endorsing the nominations of this Conven- tion until nominations shall have been made. Mr. DELAFIELD SmitH said the resolution in qnes- tion was misapprehended. It related to nomina- tions already made, and they ad been made by the Nationa! Convention. Mr. Fow.er, of Westchester, urged that this Convention intended to sustain its nominations, and they could as well say so now as hereafter, ‘The resolutions were then unanimously adopted as reported, CHARLES 8. SPENCER moved that the Convention proceed to nominate candidates in the following order:—Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Congress man at jarge, Canal Commissioner, Prison Inspec- tor and three electors at large; that five minutes in each case be given delegates presenting candl- dates, and that when the nominations are made the Convention will proceed at once to ballot, Adopted. PROPOSED GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES. Mr. JOHNSON, of Broome, sent the name of a can- didate who is known wherever the history of the country is known, and proceeded to refer to the attack on Sumter and ail the memorable battles of the late rebellion, and said that he was tdentified with them ail, He said he needed scarcely to men- tion General John ©, Robinson, as he woula be re- cognized at once. (Applause. ir. CHARLES FP. SMITH, of Albany, rose to nomi- nate & man who had along avd high record asa Judge and a legislator, He named William H. Rob- ertson, (Applause.) : Mr. SMITH proceeded at some length, speaking of the services of Mr. Robertson, and claimed him aa the candidate of the young republicans of the State, and he spoke for the capital city and county, saying :—If § tor bertson was nom- b ¥' inated by this Cony oud hear f Ber povernment Convention we 0 report from that city and county. ¢ 4 yas a man how. the people of the State Would a i elect. Fa ar BP eohainer, roforred to the nomi- that i would t not thought it svas not wise 19 hom nominate any man u} whom doubt was thrown in that uate sees.) WORDS OF WARNING, General Van Wyck—We want no cop) hissing here. (Laughter and ouplanse) wary; don’t let us refuse to listen to these don‘t let us drive away from us others in addition to those whom we away in the past, whose faces used tochoer and Whose voices used to thrill in these Conventions. Let us nominate men about whom there can be no doubt, for whom there will be no question and no hissed, ‘The General failed to name his man, but ‘was understood to favor General Robinson, General SrawartT L. Wooprorp sald if any sug- geno liad been made to any paper against Sena- or Robertson that suggestion was a mistake and that paper woutd correct it. He sald whoever was ecrerad by this Convention would be elected. plause.| nis Davrpson, of Monroe, rose, not to say a word against any man who had been named, but to pre- sent a name from the heart of the State, on which we rely much if we Smpecs, to carry an election— Freeman Clarke, of Rochester, a man of honor and integrity, who, if nominated, will sweep the west- ern part of the State in such @ manner as to ensure success, Mr, W. H. ANTHON, of New York, believed a great wrong had been unintentionally done to an excel- lent man without due consideration and delibera- tion, He pom pinuentad that journal as a paper of widespread influence, but said its article was pub- lished too late to be met and answered. Mr. Robert- son can only stand upon muanesy reputation, and thus must turn this shaft from his honest breast. Whatis character worth if ares Perera in anewspaper can wipe it all away? He leved the assault on Mr. Robertson was impelled by an error which in- vestigation and explanation would dissipate. He had heard that some prejudiee existed against him in that paper early last session because they thought he did not at the beginning of the session take as strong ground as he should in behaif of re- t us be notes vo driven form; but in due time Mr. Robertson did take hold in | earnest and did noble work in the cause of reform, He had reason to believe, too, that the now absent responsible editor of the paper had subsequently become satisfied with his course and would cor- Glgliy snmpors Mr. Robertson, {aupiause.) A DELEGATE OF CHEMUNG said he rose to perform a duty imposed upon him by his County Convention, and that was to present for this nomination the name of one who had done his duty as a legislator Cres @ soldier, and who was General Alexander 8. ven, GRNERAL JOHN A. DIX PROPOSED. GrorGcE W. CLARK, of New York, substitute for Thurlow Weed, rose and named General John A. Dix, hadie gal there was loud and long-continued applause. fe saidit was unnecessary for him to tell who he was; but he would say that he would draw to his support large numbers of the honest democrats of the State. He believed that his nomination would increase the republican ma~- Jority. ‘a 100,000, (Renewed applause and three cheers. Mr. #. DELAFIELD SMITH rose to second this nomi- nation, and spoke of his great services. He re- ferred to the time when his name once before came before a republican convention, but which conven- tion was induced to take up that man from Chap- aqua who had since proved so great a failure. le had nothing to say against the other nomi- nation, The distinguished gentleman from Westchester is young, and can wait for a future time, when he would surely be hon- ored. The great question here. was whether the State of New York should go back to democracy under Robertson, or take its place alongside the other.States for General Grant, He insisted that if fentonien here coula understand what would be he result they would certainly go for General Dix. He said they had been Sisappornted in the resolu- tion of ex-Governor Morgan, but they were not in that of General Dix. It was victory or defeat. We gre about to meet a powerful coalition, and we must meet it with all our strength. Greeley will secure republican votes, and we must offset these with the votes of honest democrats. This speech made @ deep impression and pro- duced a profound sensation. H.R. ree of St. Lawrence, rose to second the nomination of General Dix, and added that he would say St. Lawrence and Franklin stood solld for Dix, With him as standard-bearer, St. Lawrence would give a larger majority than ever before. Mr, 0, 8, SPENCER, Of New York, rose to speak in Dehalf of a civilian, ag civilians bad done service for the country as well as military men. General Dix, he said, had done much service for his country. (Tremendous applause, long continued.) Mr. Spen- cer resumed and spoke in high terms of Judge Rob- ertson. Mr. WILLIAM Haw, Jr., of New York, urged the claims of Judge Robertson, of Westchester, who had been true and falthful in every position which he had held, and would poll a heavier yote than any other man named. HENRY CLEWS’ REMARKS. Mr. Henry C.ews, of New York, in behalf of the bankers and business men of New York, regardless of party, said the nomination of John A. Dix would do more for the party in the national contest than any other that could be named. Mr. DUTCHER, of Kings, seconded the nomination of General Dix, though he pelieved Judge Robert- son had been honest, true and faithful always in the past, and always to be relied on in the future; but General Dix was the strongest man in the two great cities, Delegates from Ontario, Jefferson, Essex, Cayu; Herkimer, Livingston and Madison, each for county, seconded General Dix. Mr. Bruce moved the nomination of General Dix by acclamation. The Chair put the motion, but as there were a few voices in the negative announced that the nomination was not made by acclamation, Mr. HvsreEp, after remarks highly complimentai to Judge Robertson, withdrew his name and pledge: Westchester to General Dix. (Great cheers.) . Mr, Townsend, Generals Robinson and Diven and Mr. Clarke were successively withdrawn by their respective counties, each pledging their support to General Dix, GENERAL DIX NOMINATED BY ACCLAMATION, Mr. BRUCE then renewed his motion that Dix be nominated by acclamation, which was carried, amid enthosiastic applause and cheers. The CHAIRMAN then announced General Dix as the nominee. General SuaRrE, of Ulster, moved a recess until half-past seven. Lost. t ne CHAIR announced that the next business was e NOMINATION OF LIBUTENANT GOVERNOR. Mr. MacArruur, of Troy, named Francis 8. Thayer, of Rensselaer county, and proceeded to speak of his merits, referring to his services in the State Senate, and saying that he was well versed in the internal affairs of the State. He also called atten- tion to the fact that Senator Thayer was the only Senator who stood firmly against the infamous New York charter. He had the wisdom to see what would result from that charter, General Curtis, of St. Lawrence, seconded this nomination. General SHARPE, Of Ulster, stated that, Mr. A. B. Cornell having withdrawn his name, he noml- nated General John ©, Robinson. Mr. Hus7ep, on behalf of Westchester county, sus- tained the nomination. Senators Thayer, McDougal, of Cayu; and various others seconded the nomination of General Robinson, and va-ious others that of Thayer. The roll being called, General Robinson stood 232, Senator Thayer, 171. ‘The CHAIRMAN announced General John C. Robin- son nominated. (Cheers.) Mr. DayTon moved the nomination bo made unanimous. Mr. MCARTHUR said it was his place and pleasure to make that nomination. He hada high opinion of General Robinson, and begged to assure them that Rensselaer would have no feeling because their favorite had not been nominated, ‘The motion to make the nomination unanimous was agreed to. A recess was then taken until eight o'clock. Evening Session. The Convention then reassembled at half-past eight o'clock P. M., when the Chair announced as next in order, the NOMINATION OF CONGRESSMAN AT LARGE, Mr. Keyes, of Albany nominated Lyman main, in a few remarks, in the course of which he pledged Albany for a thousand more republican votes than {t gave Grant in 1868, and eulogized Mr. Tremain ag @ man of great ability, unswerving fidelity and undoubted principles. (Applause.) Mr. SMYTHA, of Tioga, seconded the nomination of Tremain, whose name is well known as that of an honest, patriotic and true citizen. Mr, MaRvIN, of Delaware, algo seconded the nomt- nation, as did Mr. KINGSLAND. 3 ‘Mr, Dvrcner, of Kings, presonted the name of Stewart L, Woodford, whose record for fidelity was second to none in the land, and whose name would give strength to the ticket, General Davies, of New York, seconded the nomination. Mr, BULLARD, of New York, had great pleasure in also seconding General Woodford's | nomination, urging that he was truly a young man’s candidate, full of elastic force which challonges victory. Once before he was elected by the people to this office, but was counted out by the corruption and fraud of Tammany. We ask you to give him one more chanée, Place him before the people and we guarantee that he shall be triumphantly elected. Mr. JAMES, of St, Lawrence, seconded the nomi. tion of Mr. Tremaine, and suggested that as New York had the Governor it would be wise to recog- nize other parts of the State. We have also two generals aircady on the ticket, and it was advisable now to recognize the civilian clement. oy ee Mr. Sackert, of Saratoga, also seconded Mr. Tre. maine’s remarks. There was something due to other parts of the State than New York. We db- nend upon the northern section of the State for a_ Reavy yote, and the Convention should recognize that section in forming tts ticket. DISCUSSING WOODFOND'S MERITS. Mr, CHARLES S. SPENCER, of New York, In behalf of a large TUE of the New York aetege tony urged the claims of General Woodford. The argument f locality was not a sound one, for the nominee ir ernor was chosen by @ whirlwind of accla- mal oa ‘which certainly catried him (Spencer) off his feet, Ho said the Bon. William A. Darling, % knew General W to bea gallant mg worthy representative of the blican, we inh lone enough of this toda e, : in seconding the nominstion The nomination of Mr. Tremain was also dorsed by delegates from Wayne, Greene, ‘une and Otsego counties, who eulogized nts fitness fox the position of Congressman-at-large. a TREMAIN NOMINATED BY ACCLAMATION, On the motion of Mr. Baxrsr, of Chautauqua, Mr, Rr was nominated by acclamation. (Ag use, ae baum announced the next business to be OMINATION OF OANAT, COMMISSIONERS. Mr. In@aLs, of Jefferson county, named James. A. Bell as a candidate and proceeded to speak his qualifications for the position. He sald he & BY known that he needed no culogy at Mr. Mitcneit, of Onondaga, ke of the im- Portance of having @ man conversant with the ro of the can: Ho sald tho canals of thé ry not been roper! mani and millions of dollars Prrore sg PTO) last winter to make up deficiencies which ought nogpr to have existed. He proposed to have. the canals put into hands which would P this. He knew of a man who was admirably fit for'this position. He was @ young man of sple: abilities and of high integrity. As an engineer he has no superior, and he wanted to see him in thie Soars referred to Reuben M. Stroud, of Mr. Durcuer, of Kings, also seconded R. engineer, who et ete neaee 4 letect frand quicker 0 any other man like! be named here, If he is blected I will pled three years hence the corrupt Canal wilt come here to ask his renomination. (Applause.) James A. BELL said he had como here with -no expectation of baring. Place upon this ticket, and. since he came here name had been presented. He had no desire to press his claims, but only that the strongest ticket be made, and than! who had presented and supported him, he leave to withdraw his name, (Applause.) STROUD NOMINATED BY ACOLAMATION, On motion, Mr. Stroud was then nominated by acclamation, The Cuarr then announced the next business to be to nominate a candidate for i STATB PRISON INSPECTOR, Mr. J. V. Dayton named Silas W. Toby, of Colum« bia county, for the position, and proceeded to that he was a sterling republican and well qui for the office. Mr. Sacxert, of Saratoga, named Lindley M Crane, of Saratoga county, and claimed tie nomt- nation as belonging tothe northern part of the State. In addition to this he spose highly of the quelinon sens of Crane, and declared that his elec on would result in great economy to the State. Mr. Lewis, of Delaware, said he would name # man who, eighteen qa ago, was elected to this position and to this day there never was a word of eae raised against him. He named Norwood . Bowne. Mr. Prescorr, of Herkimer, in behalf of his county, asked the nomination for a man who held & Mat ones who had been @ member of the Uon~ stitutional Convention, and was a man to be relie@ ‘upon as a republican, as he had always belonged to or pert He named Mr. Ezra Graves. (Great applause, .d she:delogntea of Erle county seconded this nomt- ation, General Wooprorp, at the request of the de! tion of Kings county, named John M. Guichard. spoke in high terms of his qualifications. Several delegations rose and endorsed the nomi nation of Judge Graves. Mr. SackeTr then withdrew the name of Mr. Crane, and endorsed the nomination of Mr. Graves, Mr. FIsHER, of Kings county, said the nomi! and endorsement of a candidate by General Wi ford was @ suificient endorsement for any mate here, and he therefore urged the Convention té nominate Mr. Guichard, He said they had @ istry’law in Kings county now, and, with the n nee on the ticket, it would be sure to have a mucky larger a8 Well as a fairer vote. , The Secretary then called the roll of counties, Before the roll had been finished the name of Hax- wood L. Browne was withdrawn. The Chairman announced that Mr. Graves had 2st yotes, Mr. Guichard 80, Tabey 81, Browne 5, 80 Mrs. Ezra Graves was declared nominated for State Prison Inspector, NOMINATION OF PRESIDENTTAL ELECTORS. The next business was the nomination of three Presidential electors at large. E. DELAFIELD | Saf!’ after speaking in ht terms of the one he was about to name, nominat Frederick Doutiass to head the Presidential tic! (Great and long continued applause.) The CI put the question and it was carried unanimously. Mr. Ww. A. DARLING, after referring to the decla ration by Carl Schurz that General Grant shall not be re-elected, said he wished to Ence on the bdo d dential ticket a countryman of Schurz. He the fore named Emil Sauer, a distinguished German citizen of New York. The CuatR put the question on this nomination and it was carried. Mr. ©. CO. NORVELL named George William Curtis, and spoke of his merits. Mr. BAXTER, Of Chautauqua, named George We Patterson. General Curtis named Stewart L. Woodford. Senator Winslow and O. EK. Smith, of Albany, an@ other delegates seconded this nomination, Bhrom on motion of Mr. Smythe, of Tloga, the nominat was made by acclamation. General WooprorD was called out and per hin Convention for the honor coni 101 le ‘The Cuarr then announced that the several Com gressional delegations would name their candidates for Presidential electors and the members of the State Central Committee, and the following were named and elected and appointed by the Convem> tlon:— Dist. Electors. State Committee. 1—Georgo W. Curtis. 8. B, French. 2-8. B, Chittende! William Richardson. 8—H. B. Claflin Benjamin W. Wilson, Samuel L. Carlisle. 7—Frederick 8—James W. Farr. 9—Joel W. Mason. 10—Salem H. Wales. 14—Elisha M. Bingham. 16—Minard Harden.. Joseph H. Ramsay. 16é—Thomas Coleman. Joseph 8. Smart. 17—IJsaac Mott..... - Stephen Maffitt. 18—Henry R. James... 19—Stephen Sanford, 20—Boliver Radiker 21—Henry Spicer, 22—Samuel Campbell 23—John F, Lyon. 2%4—John H. Camp. 25—Kidder M, Scott.. 26—Andrew D. White. 27— Barney R. Johnson. 28—Martin Butts... 29—George H. Sickles. 80—Moses C. Richardson. 81—Pascal P. Pratt... 82—Nelson I. Norton.......Henty 0, Lark : On motion of E, DELarigLD SMiTH Jackson Schultz was made a member of the committee large. On motion the State Committee was authorized to all any vacancy in the committee, and also any vacancies that may occur in the electors. On motion the thanks of the Convention were ML to the President and other oficers of the Com vention. ‘The Convention then adjourned sine dte, > iasllmetaninie The New York City Delegatio: Urica, N. Y., August 21, 187% The New York delegation have just held a meet ing, General W. H. Austin presiding, and Solon BR Smith acting secretary. The entire delegation re. sponded to the roll call, Nathan Kingsley presented contesting credemé tials of the delegation from the First district, which were not reccived by a vote of 12 to 14, Mr. 0. 8, SPENCER hoped the contestants woul@ consult and agree upon one set. He wanted the New York delegation to go into the Convention solid. He moved that they be “By oped to consul Mr. Huet GARDNER thought it better to lea the question to the Committee on Contested Seats to_be appointed by the Convention, Mr. SPENCER withdrew his motion, as there wer@ indications that such Would best please the dele~ gation. — -mp Mr. Hvucu Garpyer then be T ih ee yote be taken to ascertain the preferences of the dele ation for candidate tor Governor and Licutenant iovernor, and moved that the roll be called for that purpose, % Isaac P. DAYTON yas opposed to any cancas nominatjon; he preferred that the delegatiom should go into the Convention untrammelied, . Mr, Gardner withdrew his motion, and the dete gation adjourned. Canvassing is going on actively, It ¥ sald Opdyke has withdrawn his nameé from the can for Governor, This leaves Ex-Governor Morgam and Senator Robertson as the most Pio nent didates. Many members of the New Yo pt? egation are strony opposed to Morgan, ant go for Robertson In preference, The country dele ‘ates, however, it is said, lean toward Morgan fou ‘overnor and Cornell for’ Lieutenant Governor. George Scott, forty years of age, born in Scotland anda florist by occupation, was drowned on Tuem® day while fishing off the rocks at Fort Washt Point. The body was recovered yesterday mol an", taken to the late residence of the de oath strect and St. Nicholas avenue, Where 1 per Schirmer will hold ab MQUcate i ood