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* person, NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1875—TRIPLE SHEET. therefore THE RUPOBLICAN ‘TICKED, |Site: F. W. Seward Nominated for Secretary of State. Ex-Treasurer Spinner for Comptroller. A NO THIRD TERM PLANK. E. Delafield Smith Tries to Tear it Up and Signally Fails. PATTING TILDEN ON THE BACK. Speeches of Governor Morgan, Alonzo B. Cornell and George William Curtis. A Rag-Money Candidate ona ‘ Specie Platform. Sketches of the (Candidates and Scenes During the Session. Saratoaa, Sept. 8, 1875, ‘The Republican Convention has succeeded in placing before the people a much stronger ticket and one more acceptable to the delegates than was anticipated when they came together this morning. r SKETCH OF TUE CANDIDATES. The candidate for Secretary of State, Frederick W. Seward, is generally known by reputation at least to the people of the whole State. F. E. Spinner, the nom- inee for Comptroller, is equally well known to the peo- ple of the whole country. The Attorney Genoral, George F. Danforth, is not so well known to the people at large, but in his profession and among the voters of the western part of the State his name is familiar and his personal and professional standing is of the highest order, He has long been a leading lawyer of Monroe county. He is about fifty- three years of age, a man of large wealth and extensive law practice, entirely disconnected with “rings” of all kinds, and of the best repute as to integrity and legal ability. The candidate for Treasurer, Edwin A. Mer- ritt, of St. Lawrence county, is extensively known throughout the State and personally very popular, He has been classed as a liberal republican since 1872, and was placed on the ticketas the best representative to be found of that faction and most likely to conciliate that vote. W. T. TINSLEY. The Canal Commissioner, William T. Tinsley, of Wayno county, is the editor of a weekly republican journal of that county, anda young man of so much popularity in the western part of the State that his friends think his nomination will add great strength to the ticket, 0. H. P. CORNELL, or “Perry” Cornell, as he is called by his friends, the nominee for State Engincer, is a son of the late Ezra Cornell and brother of ex-Speaker Cornell, is said to be skilful engineer and admirably adapted for the place allotted to him, although not hitherto known in the Politics of the State, He hails from Tompkins county. ‘REV. BL. IVES, ‘ tho nominee for State Prison Inspector, has no par- ticular local habitation, being an ‘itinerant’? Methodist preacher, although he has lived much of his time in Cayuga county, and was once Chaplain of the Auburn Prison, He is something of a political parson, having frequently taken the stump in past political contests, ‘and being, as his friends say, a very effective speaker, it is thought that he will influence as many votes as any man on the ticket. He will stump the State in its behalf, and will be the means of returning a large temperance vote that otherwise might be diverted to bolting candidates. GENERAL SATISFACTION. Tho delegates appear to be well satisfied with their labors in view of the unpromising conditfon of affairs at the opening of the Convention, and they adjourned with nine cheers for the ticket, which many of them think ts destined to be elected. The ticket is well dis- tributed geographically, and this isa matter that has given much trouble to the Convention, in connection with the refusal of so many desirable candidates to ac- cept a nomination, | ‘The proceedings of the Convention were rather barren of incidents, there being no rows, very little excite. ment and no great arnount of enthusiasm. The opening speech of Governor Morgan was read from manuscript, as was also that of Mr, Cornell, the temporary Chairman. Both were rather coolly received, the first hearty applause being in response to Mr. Cor- nell’s tender of the “olive branch’? to the wandering liberals, CURTIS ON THE THIRD THRM. Mr. Curtis spoke without notes, and his clear and well modulated voice and polished rhetoric riveted the atten- tion of the Convention, His allusion to the history of the republican party, the patriotic recollections that cluster around it and its splendid achievements in be- half of Nberty and equal rights drew forth thunders of applause. - His outspoken sentiments on the third term question were most vociferously apyauded, showing at the out- set that the Convention was all but unaniinous in repu- diating that heresy. When the resolutions came to be | read the anti-third term plank again met tho heartiest respons: from the Convention of anything in the plat- form. Notwithstanding these repeated evidences of unanimity of the Convention on this point, Delafield | Bmith had the assurance to move that the plank be stricken out of the platform, and outraged the senti- ments and tired the patience of the Convention by en- tering into an elaborate argument on the merits of tho third term controversy, and trying to prove that Wash- ington was not opposed to a third term or aay other man among tho Fathers of the Republic. Mr. Herring, of Westchester, combatted the argument In an equally tiresome harangue, and the discussion bid fair to occupy the whole afternoon, when General Husted, to the great relict of the audience, cut it short | by moving the previous question, which was carried by an overwhelming vote, and the plank was adopted with not more than half a dozen “nays” out of nearly 400 delegates. General Anthon tried to have the third term regolu- tion amended go as to omit all reference to what Gon- eral Grant might have thought or said on the subject, but the audience had become go fatigued and disgusted with the previous arguments that they refused, almost unanimously, to accept any amendment to this or any other resolution in the plat- form. ‘They were too impatient to proceed to the nominations, to listen to anybody's crotchets, Hot even permitting Senator Madden to get in his pet resolution about the amendment to the constitution on the subject of canal and prison reform, which he urged with his usual yehemence, After the nominations were cone its action and adopted Mr, Madden’s resolution. THE NOMINATION OF COMPTROLLER as an uphill business and at one time it seemed as thougi State who would accept it. Judge Robertson, of West- chester, although persistently and positively refusing to be a candidate ever since he arrived in town, was astonished to hear his name pro- sented by Judge Hale, of Sssex, who insisted that the Convention should take a vote on it, whether the candidate would accept or not, Mr, Robert- Bon immediately stepped forward, and with some show of indignation told the Conyention ho could not and would not allow his name to be used for any place on tho ticket, Mr, Babcock, of Buffalo, was presented in the same way, and immediately and peremptorily dechued in Finally, to end the embarrassment, which ‘was getting to be ridiculous as well as mortifying and demoralizing, the Convention fell back on old father Spinnor, who was not here to decina in nerson, and wag juded, however, the Convention reconsidered | there was not aprominent republican in the | others that he would not, but the Convention is bound to finish the business some way, and so they put him on the ticket at a venture, One delegate thought it would look a little ridiculous to nominate an inflationist on a hard money platform, bat it was suggested that he was to be elected Comp- troller—not to make money but to guard it—and that whother we had greenbacks or gold we wanted aman who would not steal it. THE NOMINATION FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL was a square fight between Messrs, Prince and Danforth, Mr, Prince made a gallant fighty but the reigning powers were too much for him and ne yielded gracefully by moving tomake the nomination of his rival unanimous and pronouncing an eloquent eulogium upon his character, For this act of generosity the Convention honored him with three lusty cheers, a soothingplaster which, if the | ticket should happen to be defeated, will be worth more to him than a nomination. THE FIGHT FOR SECRETARY OP STATE. on and made thorough and effective. You must present candidates whom — the people can trust to put a stop to official plunder- mg and punish those who have been false to their trust. In the last Presidential canvass, owing to unfortunate cireumstances, a portion of our former members were led away and found themselves ina hostile camp. The causes which led to this diver- sion have now happily ceased to exist, and many of our old colleagues desire to resume their former allegiance. Let us hold out the olive branch and welcome their return; let no pride of opinion nor personal resent- ment longer separate from us those who cherish our principles and desire to co-operate with us. Gentlemen, I congratulate you upon the auspicious circumstances under which you meet to commence the work of another campaign, Last year, under the shadow of the great financial panic, with the industries of the country paralyzed by its consequences, it is so strange that a political revolution ensned. Your defeat was the result of the extraordinary condition of affairs then exisiting, and was temporary in its nature. All this is now changed; the commercial cloud is passing off, and business prospects are rapidly-brightening. The future is full of promise, and you come from your con- stituents full of courage and confidence, You have now but to make a proper declaration of principles and nominate candidates worthy of the great party which you represent, men who will faithfully serve the inter- ests of the State, and sustain the Executive in all proper efforts to prove this an honest and economical There was very little contest over the remaining | government, Do this and you will march forth to cer- candidates, the Secretary of State, Treasurer, Can: Commissioner and State Prison Inspector being nomin- ated by acclamation, The Convention finished its work before seven P. M,, aj | tin victory. THE EYVECT OP THE SPEECH. Other points referring to the liberals und suggesting oblivion of past differences and the holding out of the olive branch elicited great and long continued applause. Judge Robertson, of Westchester, moved that Henry having been in session less than five hours, and ifit has | 4, Glidden, of Orleuns; Wilham E. ‘Kisselberg, of Rens- not succeeded in getting the strongest tioket that could | gelaer, and J. H. Hosmer, of Cayuga, be appomted de named it has at least furnished a respectable one, and has put its candidates on a platform that must mect with general acceptance from voters of all parties in this State. THR STATE COMMITTEE TO MEET IN NEW YORK—ITS OR- GANIZATION. The State Committeo will meet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in Now York on Tuesday next to organ- ize. It is understood that if Governor Morgan declines tho Chairmanship, ashe probably will, it willbe tendered to A. B. Cornell, and if he declines, Judge Robertson, of Westchester, will be the Chairman, Harry Glidden’ of Orleans, will be re- elected Secretary, and’ John N. Knapp, of Cayuga, Treasurer, There are but few changes in the State Co mittee, District Attorney Bliss, of New York, go out and Cornell takes his place, Hugh Gardner also is dropped in fayor of Gilbert J. Hunter. The Third Assembly district delegation of Kings, which is desirous of ousting Alderman Fisher, of that ‘city, cannot agree upon a candidate, and will be allowed till the meeting of the committee to make their selection. THE PROCEEDINGS, Ata quarter past eleven o’clock Hon. E. D, Morgan, chairman of the State Committee, called the Con- vention to order, saying— EB. D, MORGAN'S SPERCH. GENTLEMEN OF THE ConvENTION—In conformity to a custom and call of the State Committee we have assem- bled on historic soil, near one of the battle fields of the Revolution, to display our colors, to renew vows to the Kepler and to name the generals for the command after the termination of the present year, We are, then, clothed with important duties, the responsibility of which cannot be avoided. The Convention should exercise care in making the choice of these officers, and it most assuredly will; for, although the forthcoming election is for State oilicers’ only, occurring in what 1s called the “off year in palivlon yet it isto be borne in mind that this is the year immediately preceding that in which we shall be called upon to vote for President, and in that sense the approaching election becomes important. The democratic party having been successful in some of the recent State elections, ours among the number, had about concluded their shert- comings had been either forgotten or forgiven and that they were soon to be invested with the political power of the nation. It is scarcely possible to conceive of a greater error. He who controls the destinies of nations as well as the affairs of individuals has kindly permitied our democratic friends to take a far-off view of the situation, but years of probation and repentance will be necessary before they can enter and pos- sess the promised land. Yes, gentlemen, —‘‘to be forewarned is _. to forearmed,’” and none understand this more fully than the intelligent gontlemen I see before me. Let the repub- Jicans regain control of the State, and the annual taxes in our chief commercial city, 89 long, under democratic sway, will not again be $37,000,000. How long, my friends, will the people quietly continue to bear’ this oppressive taxation’ Taxation from one-third to one- half larger than it would need be, and to that extent larger than it would be if under the management of faithful officials, and this taxation is increasing year b; year. What the people both desire and require in all, their public men 1s capacity to discern the right and courage to pursue it. Nor is there ’ any difficulty in accomphshing this; for the State “contains great numbers of men in every way worthy, who, for the honors and emolu- ments, will readily accept the offices. We should ap- prove the course of all faithful public servants, from ‘the highest to the lowest, whether they belong to our politicat party or to the party of our opponents, and reject all who are not worthy, of whatever party they claim to be; maintain unimpaired the faith and credit of the State, collect such taxes only as are necessary for the most economical administration of affairs, extend the hand of fellowship to those of our countrymen who were uniortunately led to take Bp arms against us, and cultivete iriengy> intercourse with them. SPECI" PAYMENTS. Let there be no step backward in our efforts to re- turn to specie payments at the carhest possible day, aud the period is not remote when we shail be again re- joicing in the welfare and prosperity of our cormon country. ‘The sentiment giving credit to honest officials, whether of the republican party or not, was enthnsias- tically applauded. That concerning specie payments was received with uproarious applause. Mr. Morgan concluded by nominating Mr. Alonzo B. Cornell as temporary chairman, which was received with applause, and on pitting the question to the Convention it was unanimously approved, The Chait appointed Mr. Hamilton Ward and Clifton L. Merriam as a committee to conduct Mr. Cornell to the chair. SPEECH OF MR. ALONZO B. CORNELL. On reaching the platform Mr. Cornell was received with great applause. He proceeded to address tho Con- vention as follows:— GENTLEMEN OF THE ConveNnTion—I thank you for the honor of calling me to preside over your preliminary deliberations. You mect as the representatives of the great party which saved the nation when its life was threatened by rebellion, the gigantic proportions of which find no parallel in the records of history; that party which, during twenty years of its existence, has accomplished more to conserve aid promote’ the cause of good government than all other parties since the adoption of the federal constitution. Your constituency embraces in a large degree the intelligence, the wealth and the morality of the Empire State The republican party has always been a party of reform. It was founded for the pur- pose of correcting a great national evil. It made tho first effective opposition to the extension of slavery. In this beneficent work it met but one enemy, the democratic party, which, in its efforts to preserve and extend slavery, turned upon the Union and became the mother of rebellion, In the South it recruited the rebel armies, while in the North it opposed every effort to sustain the government, thus doubling the cost of the war, and, by its disloyal sympathy, created a reasonable — sentiment whic! resulted = in the assassination of the President, | Having vindicated the national authority, the re- publican party strove to restore the insurgent States and to do justice to the freedmen, who had con- tributed so much to the loyal cause. Again, it was met by the democratic party in open hostility in the South, sullenly refusing to participate in reconstruction, thereby consigning the local authorities to the hands | of ignorant and unscrupulous men, and in the North plotting for the repudiation of the national debt. In this State, having by fraudulent election returns seized the executive and legislative authority, the democratic party then through its most prominent ofiicials inaugurated a system of robbery unparalleled in the history of civilized government. This was exposed by a republi- can newspaper, the republican party prompuy undertook the work of municipal and judicial reform, to promote which it organized the Committee of Sev- enty and invited good men of all parties to co-operate upon the common platform of official integrity. The democratic party espoused the robbers’ cause and re- turned the chief robber to the State Senate by an enor- mous yote. By a mistaken gencrosity the republican party waived ‘its right to name from its own ranks & candidate for the Mayoralty of New York, and thus the cause of reform lost much of its practical value, In order to escape the penalty of its treasonable and dishonest record, and hoping to botray the people to again ‘intrust it with power, the democratic party with unblushin, impudence pro- claims itself to be the especial champion of reform. Last year it blundered into electing an honest Gover nor, who is striving to do his duty with conspicuous fidelity, and, straightway the Tammany crowsing the | song of “reform,” and, in the name of that much abused term, 8 ‘committing partisan outrages in the city of New York, PAP POR TILDEN. While I would not in the least detract from the good work in which the Executive is so zealously engaged, 1 denounce as false and hypocritical the prevensions of the democratic party, and declare it to be unworthy of the confidence of the people, The republican party, through its Attorney General, imaugu- rated’ the war against the Canal King, and @ republican Legislature amendments which were last year ratitied by the peo- ple, assuring a reformation of the abuses in the canal expenditures which have go long debauched this branch of the public service, Parties must necessarily represent the average characteristics of their component parties. Look where you please in any community, city or country, and it will be found as a rule the re- ublican party is composed of the best in the churches, educated, industrious, temperate and — prosperous classes, the republican element largely pre: dominates, while m the haunts of idleness, in the barroom and among the vicious and ignorant, the democratic party finds its chief support. Can there be any doubt of the controlling influence of these unde- niable facts upon the respective parties ? Reviewing the history of official conduct in this State, which party has proved itself best worthy of confidence ¢ 1 venture the as- sertion that the democratic party has produced ten tim as many official delinquents and stolen twenty times as much public money as its opponent. In view of ail this, can it be fairly claimed that the interests of the State will be better served with a democratic Canal Board than with one composed of republicans? Will not the restraining influence of our vigilant Executive be quite as effective if it is composed of his political opponents as of his political friends? Did not the Governor lust winter find quite as prompt and effective support in the republican we as in the democratic proposed constitutional | citizens. | among business men, in the | | K..N. Mathews, of Erie, and Hamilton Ward, of Alle- secretaries of the Convention, Carried, Secretary Glidden then proceeded to call the roll of delegates, When the Twenty-first district, New Yorx, was called Samuel L, Le Comte announced that there was a contest- ing delegation, ‘The Chair said if the names of the delegates were sent up they would be referred to the Committee on Cre- dentials, Mr. Le Comte said that would be satisfactory, The calling of the roll being finished, Mr. Sharpe moved that a committee of two from each judicial district be appointed to report the permanent ollicers. {r, Bostwick, of Tompkins, moved for the appoint- ment ofa similarly chosen committee on credentials, Mr. C. K. Smith, of Albany, moved a similar commit- tee on resolutions. Mr. Clark, of Montgomery, moved that this commit- tee be selected by the delegates from each judicial dis- trict. (Cries of ‘No! no!) A delegate said it would be inconvenient to select the committee as proposed by the amendment. The amend- ment was then rejected and the orginal motion adopted amid applause. George W. Brandreth said, at the request of the New York Z'ribune, he would offer the following resolution :— ia HIGH RIOT—TREASON, Resolved, That Governor Tilden in his efforts to pu- rify and reform the democratic party deserves our most cordial sympathy and support. We acknowledge his great aid in bringing to justice corrupt democratic Judges, We are under obligations to him for assisting us to break up dishonest democratic rings im the city o& New York, and we will help him with all our power to destroy the wicked democratic canal conspirators who so long have been feeding on the vitals of our great State. Finally, we hope Governor Tilden will be en- tirely successful, and make the democratic party pure, penree and specie paying, 80 that hereafter we may ave foemen worthy of our steel. i Mr. Vedder, of Cattaraugus, moved that.all resola- tions be referred to the Committee on Resolutions, Carried. Mr. Madden, of Orange, offered the following:— “Whereas the Legislature, at its last session, adopted concurrent resolutions amendatory of the State consti- tution, providing for reorganization of the canal and prison departments of the government, looking toa more direct responsibility on the part of officials. and greater efficiency in the execution of the laws designed to protect the people's interests, therefore “Resolved, That the concurrent resolution so adopted by the Logislature of 1875 be recommended for adop- tion to the next Legislature, to the end that the same may be submitted totthe people for approval.” Mr. Herring, of Westchester, offered the following:— THE TIURD THEA, “Resolved, That this Convention recognizes in the recent announcement made by the President concern- ing the. “third term” the wisdom and patriotism ot the statesman and soldier, whose candor and. manliness upon this subject furnish renewed assurance. of his fidelity to the high trusts reposed in him by the people of the United States, and that the course pursued by Ulysses 8. Grant upon this question must become the settled policy of the Republic, as it is of the republican party; and “Resolved, That the members of the republican party of the State of New York in Convention assombled declare themselves abgolutely opposed to the re-electing of a President for a third term.” COMMITTEBS APPOINTED, ‘The Chair announced the following committees :— Committee on Organization—John H. White, of New York; William Laimbeer, of New York; James A, Hus- ted, of Westchester; Hamilton Fish, Jr., of Putnam; Hale Kingsley, of Albany; George H. Sharpe, of Ulster} eti, of Saratoga; John 0. Badger, of Frank; of Onondaga; ©. A, Chickering, of . Brown, of Broome; Seymour Dexter, Thomas Robinson, of Wayne; A. 0. Bun- nell, of Livingston; William Poole, of Niagara, and C. Orton, of Chatauqua, Committee on Credentials—John D. Lawson, John 1, Townsend, Albert Ammerman, of Kings;’ John Growin, of Orange; William Bryan,’ of Columbia; James Yan Vechtin, of Schoharie; Robert Woodell, of War- ren; Thomas Stevenson, of Washington; H. J. Cogshill, of Oneida; George B. Sloan, of Oswego; W. W. Grant, of Delaware; W. L. Bostwick, of Tompkins; Sylvester Wright, of Cayuga; 'f. 8. Pritchard, of Steuben; R. C. Nordhoff, of Wyoming, and ©. A. Hall, of Genesce. Committeo on Regolutions—Benjamin K. Phelps, of New York; Charles 8. Spencer, of New York; A. W: Tenny, of Kings; M. D. Stivers, of Orange; Charles E. Smith) of Albany; B. C, Connolly, of Ulster; E. W. Fos- ter, of St, Lawrence; Robert 8. Hale, of Essox; C. M. Dennison, of Oneida; A. W. Clark, of Jefferson; Henry A. Clarke, of Chenango; William Smythe, of’ Tioga; Charles E. Fitch, of Monroe; A. H. Baker, ‘of Seneca} hany. ‘: Mr Hess, of New York, presented a communication embodying tho proceedings of the German Republican Cantal Onsimatteoe, of the city and county of New York, pledging support to the republican party. The Convention then took a recess until three o’clock . M. APTER RECESS, The Convention reassembled at three o'clock P, M, ‘THE NRW YORK SOREHEADS, Mr. Bostwick, from the Committee on Credentials, reported on the cases from the city and county of New York a resolution in favor of the sitting delegates, and recommended the Republican State Committee to take into consideration tho complaints in New York city which have given rise to the contests. Mr: Husted, of Westchester, from the Committee on Permanent Organization, reported George Willam Curtis as permanent chairman, together with a number of vice presidents and secretaries, which report was reed to. ‘Judge Robertson, of Westchester, and S. G. Young- love, of Suratogay were appointed a committee to con- duct Mr. Curtis to the chair. Mr. Curtis addressed the Convention as follows:— SPEECH OF MR. CURTIS, I thank you sincerely for this evidence of your confi- dence and regard, and I greet you as patriotic citizens who are persuaded that as the republican is the party of justice, union and liberty, it is also that of recon- ciliation, honesty and reform. For fifteen years the re- ublican party hes governed the country. Jnion in war, and it has restored and pacified it, if its opponents may be believed. It has done this, not al- ways wisely nor well, and in the face of the most un- scrupulous and remorseless opposition, but it has done | it. It has restored to the country the lost glory of the American natne, That the curse of our national life has | been removed; that the liberty of all the people and their equality, before the law have been - as- serted and maintained; that the question of State secession has’ been settled forever; that our politics have been lifted from the fierce and fatal difference as to the nature of the government to the discussion of the constitutional methods of admin- istration; that the national name was never before so illustrious nor tts power and honor so universally re- spected, are results vast, beneficent, permanent, which are due to the American people acting through the ro- publican party. Naturally to those of us who have borne the name and shared the struggle, the name ‘re- publican’? has an inspiring charm. It ts connected with a great historic epoch, with great soldiers, states- men and martyrs, with great triumphs for the country and manhood. The name of the democratic party is indelibly stained with slavery and secession, with infi- delity to human rights and the Union as their guaran- | tee, The friends of justice and constitutional govern- ment naturally prefer a party name associated with their defence and security, not with their defiance and destruction. True hearted Americans of every part of the country on the changed situation would more gladly follow the political friends and disciples of Lincoln, Sumner and Seward, than those of Buchanan, Breckinridge and Jefferson Davis, But the elections of last year showed great dissatisiaction and indifference to old party associations, Ido not believe that these | elections can be fairly interpreted as a distinct and de- Mberate preference of the democratic party; but they cortainly showed distrust of certain republican tenden- cies and men, Our duty to-day is to recognize this fact and to consider how those who, if 1 may say so, are ally republicans, may act harmoniously together. ‘ the primary meeting of the republicans of New THE STATE PLATFORM. ‘The republican sentiment of this State is here. We cainot speak for our brethren in other States, but we can speak for ourselves, and in order that they may know what we think we must speak distinctly. That the National Convention next year may speak truly for the republican sentiments of every State, every Stato this year must epeak plainly for itself, We cannot de- terniine the national platform of the party, but we can say what it ought to be, and we can say what in New York the republican platform shali be. Now, the secret of republican success hitherto is an open secret, It was simply a patriotic, bold and definite policy. Conviction. intelligence, courage and frankness are the cardinal virtues of statesmanship, In 1860 the republican policy was the absolute non- extension of slavery; in 1864 the uncompromising prosecution of the war; in 1808 and 1872 the maintenance and security of reconstruction, Those were the issues of those times. They are not those of to-day, and the policy of to-day must be de- termined by the questions of ‘the hour, They are not those of 1860, 1864, 1867 or of 1872, Thanks to tho re- publican party, savory, war and reconstruction are settled issues. The only chance of disturbance of any of the old questions lies indeed ja the defeat of the re- It saved the | | pretension, deserves the gratitude of the American cendancy. The commanding questions of the hour are those of administration. The paramount demand and necessity of the country are reconciliation, honesty and reform. The republican sentiment of New York eagerly and sincerely responds to that demand, and as one of ite representives upon this floor I will state what I think that sentiment demands. SPECIE. As hore:ty is the reot of good government, republican conviction requires that the public faith shall be sa- credly kept, and that at the earliest possible moment the country shall pay to every man who holds a g back note the dollar of which that note is the promise. It requires that the currency shall not be inflated, because what is called ‘cheap money” is the dearest ol all and because industry cannot revive until confidence is restored, and confidence is now impossible until it is evident that the country means to be honest, It re- quires absolute integrity, economy and efficiency in the State and national administrations, prompt prosecution, suspension and punishment of all offenders; and it heartily commends and will sustain all public officers, whether of the 'State or of the nation, whether polit- ical friends or opponents, who are honestly engaged in reforming public abuses. It requires Uiat the na- tional goverument should be retained in the hands of those who have made the constitution a charter of equal liberty, and that the national policy in every State shall be, according to republican principles— justice, enforced with magnanimity. ? THIRD TERMS. The republicans of New York, with unfailing grati- tude for the illustrious, patriotic services of General Grant, upon great public principles, is unutterably opposed to the re-election of .any President for a. third term, and it denounces as fatal 4 to liberty’ any sectarian assault upon the public school system, Finally, it re- quires that here to-day, rising above all personal and local jealousies, we nominate candidates whose names and characters are the conspicuous and conclusive proofs of the sincerity of our profession. With such declarations and with such men let us appeal to the State and the country. If the democrats shail next week echo our demands let us still trust to the intel- ligence of our feliow-citizens to decide between us If the democrats declare for hard money the people of New York know that in Ohio at this moment the demo- cratic party is pledged to inilation. If they raise the cry of reform the country will ask how reiorin is possible with a cheapening of the currency, which necessarily helps corruption. If they point to the Governor of Now York grappling with ‘the canal frauds, the people of this State know that his action is exceptional, and that in no other State which the democrats control is there any sign of reform, but, on the contrary, the strictest adherence to the old traditions of - party phinder and political reaction, If they profess ac- quiescence in the constitutional amendments, we may, without questioning their sincerity, remind the country that the first democratic cry in the delirium of success lnst year was for the repeal of the laws enforcing the amendments, and we may justly ask whether their enemies are more likely to be true to them than their friends, and if they deny with Senator Thurman in Ohio that they are allied with the sectarian enemies of the free public schools, we have only to ask the citizens of New York whether their experience has not taught them that those enemies rely upon democratic aid for success, Gentlemen, to-day gives us a great opportunity. , I see, | feel, in your Wise, generous and earnest spirit that it will not be lost. We remember our brethren in Ohio, who are nobly maintaining the national honor and the interests of honest industry, and who are turning to New York, at this very hour, to hear from our lips the words of lofty inspiration.” We remember Lincoln, Sumner and Seward, and we know if they stood before us—would it were so—what counsels of cheer and cour- age we should hear, Let republican New York speak entirely of herself and of the best hopes of the State and from Montauk to Niagara we shall hear the joyful reeponse. Let New York speak worthily of herselt, of America, of that free government which we are here to secure, and the whole land will rise up to bless us, Applause was frequent during the delivery of this address. Mr. Curtis’ reference to Lincoln, Sumner and Seward elicited long-continued applause.’ What he said of the “third term” and the ‘public schools” drew out an immense applause. His criticisms of the demo- eratic party also met with hearty approval, and he con- cluded amid great applause and cheers. 8. P. Allen moved that in nominating candidates the counties shall be called in their order, and each dele- gation shall name its candidate. Tsaac Dayton thought this proposition would result in great difficulties and was impracticable. On motion the resolution was kuid on the table, Isaac Dayton proposed that the Convention proceed t the nomination of Secretary of State, and named Frederick W. Seward, of New York. (Applause.) Car- ried unanimously, and Frederick W. Seward was de- ¢lared nominated by acclamation, Charles E, Smith, of Albany, from the Committee on Resolutions, reported the following, saying the com- mittee had, in the discharge of 18 duty, considered those offered in the Convention, and had incorporated them with the others in as brief’ a form as possibl THE PLATFORM, ‘The following is tho platform in full:— ‘The republicans of New York, faithful to justice and liberty, to the supremacy of the constitution, to tho national unity and the just rights of the States, make the following declaration of principles :-— First—The national government should remain in the hands of those who sustain the guarantees of the amended constitution, and in pursuance of the past ac- tion of the republican party and its good results the welfare of the country requires ajust, generous and for- bearing national policy in the Southern States, a firm refusal to use military power except for purposes clearly defined in the constitution, and the local enforcement of national authority by those only who are in sympathy doth each a policy and will heartily support it. ‘Second—We demand honesty, economy and efficiency in every branch of the State aud national administra- tions; prompt investigation of all charges of wrong- doing and suinmary exposure, prosecution and punish- ment of wrongdoers, We therefore heartily com- mend the action of all officers, whether of the State or national government, in their honest efforts for the correction of public abuses; we pledge to them our constant and faithiul support, and we charge every nominee of this Convention to co-operate in every hon- orable way to secur pure government and to’ bring offendegs to justice. Third—The people should nominate for the Legis- lature only men who are pledged by their known char- acter to provide and sustain measures calculated to rescue and preserve the State from every form of cor- Tuption and maladministration. Fourth—The guilty offenders in the management of | the canals should be brought to speedy punishment, and the Executive, under the powers already conferred upon him, should suspend all officers who have violated the law. Fifth—The republican party has proved itself, from the beginning of the purty, of practical reform and sound economy. In the affairs of this State it has, within the last four years, provided for the payment of $20,000,000 of the public debt and practically extin- guished the general State indebtedness, and by this action has made it certain that the tax for the next year will be reduced about $5,000,000, Sizth—Further inflation of the currency, under any pretence whatever, would be a public calamity. The interests of honest industry and the common welfare demand the speediest possible return to specie payments. Seventh—The whole subject of taxation ought to be carefully and wisely reviewed, to the end that its bur- dens should bear equally upon all, Eighth—Recognizing as conclusive the President's public declaration that he is not a candidate for renom nation, and with the sincerest gratitude for his patri- otic services, we declare our unalterable opposition to the election of any President for a third term, Ninth—The free public school is the bulwark of the American Republic. We, therefore, demand the un- | qualified maintenance of the public school system and its support by equal taxation. We are opposed to all | sectarian appropriations, add we denounce as a crime | against liberty and republican institutions any project for a sectarian division or perversion of the school fund of the State. Tenth—The national administration, by its steadfast fidelity to the principles of commercial honor; by its opposition to unsound financial projects; by its calm avoidance of collusions with foreign Powers; by its re- liance on justice and reason, rather than force, in the settlement of disputes; by its firm vindication of the national dignity and authority; by rigidly executing the Jaws, correcting abuses, punishing offenders, and en- forcing retrenchment, ' without boastful, ostentatious peopie, and adds lustre to the services in the war of a distingushed soldier and patriot who stands at its ead, ‘After the adoption of the instrument Mr. Madden, of Orange, moved to adopt the resolution | offered by him this morning about reforms in canal and prison administration, He said this was a very impor- tant matter, and the people were desirous to have this Convention express its sentiment on the subyect. Mr. Hiale raised a point of order that the motion must be one to amend the report of the committee, The Chair decided the point of order well taken. Mr. Authon moved to amend the eighth resolution, relating to the subject of a third term, by striking out that part which refers to a declension’ having been made by President Grant, He thought it not only un- necessary but unjust to the President by putting him in the position of declining a nomination before it had been tendered, KD. SMITH ON THE THIRD TERM. Mr. E. Delafield Smith urged that members should be heard on these resolutions, It was their right and it was proper. They had nothing to say against the other resolution. He would sustain them all if adopted, but he was opposed entirely to this resolution ona third term. Inthe fret place, this sentiment of opposition toa third term did not originate with the republican ty, It did not originate with the people, ve know well enough where it originated. It was the second one of two attacks upon Pre dent Grant. Tho first was intended to de his last election, but that failed, Then it became neces: sary for our political opponents to, make a flank attack upon him. This was done at Philadelphia, and this third term opposition was made an issue, and we are called upon by our opponents to meet it, It was not a matter in which the people were interested. He referred to the case of General Washington, detailing the fucts of the case when he retired to private life, to show that it was not because he deemed it improper’ to + hold the office a third term, but because he wanted rest, He asked if in case Abraham Liricoin had lived it might not have beon as wise to re-elect him in 1863 as it was in 1964, But if the dati-third term rule had been adopted as a principle th6 country would have been de- barred from electing Lincoln again, even though the safety of the country had depended upon it, Ho did not intend to say here and now that he was in favor of the re-election of General Grant, He did not know what he should think on this point next year, but he was unprepared to make a declaration here on that proposition, to which even the democrats aro not committed, He moved to strike from the list the resolution referred to, Mr. Herring, of Westchester, said this Convention ‘was not here to deal with theories, but with facts. If Alexander Hamilton advised Washington to become a perpetual President Washington was superior to his adviser, (Applause.) He insisted that it was the duty publicans, but nothing is plainer than that the fear of that disturbance will not alope maimtain republican as- of this Convention to make a declaration of its senti. mevt on this sublect, Lf the democracy were not com, na ean snnnnn nnn nnn nEnRnERSIRRERERRERERRERERRE RRR aaa put through on the roll call with scarcely | Assembly? Gentlemen, the work of reform must go mitted to it let the republican party put itself on that platform. (Applause. ) Mr. Husted thought the subject was well ‘understood and did not need debate. he, therefore, moved the previous question, which was ordered. NO THIRD TERM. Mr. Smith’s motion to strike out the eighth resolu- tion was negatived amid great applause. Mr. Anthon’s motion to strike out the clause of the regvlution relative to President Grant’s declension was also negatived. The resolutions, as reported, were then adopted, with Bg 'r. Madden, of Orange, moved the adoption of the resolution he offered at the morning session relative to canal and prison reform, The Chair stated that under the resolution adopted this morning all resolutions must be referred to the Committee on Resolutions. Mr. Madden thought the force of that resolution was spent when the committee had reported, and that now resoluions were in order for debate and adoption, He then proceeded to s of the corruption prevalent in the State as connected with the canals and prisons, The Chair admitted the resolution. The question was taken and it was rejected. ‘Mr. MacArthur, of Rensselaer county, moved that the Convention proceed to nominate a ticket. Carried. THE NOMINATIONS COMMENCED. Mr. Hale, of Essex, said he would make a nomina- tion for the office of Comptroller, which he hoped and believed would be indorsed by acclamation, He re- ferred to the great importance of the office of Comp- troller. It requires a man of large mind and of strict integrity; such a man he knew, and that man was Wilham H, Robertson, of Westchester. He was aware that Judge Robertson was averse to having this nomination thrust upen him, yet he felt that the Convention ought to nominate him neverthe- Jess, in the hope that he would not reject the Conven- tion’s unanimous wish. Mr, Robe&on rose and, addressing the Chair, said he desired that the Convention would not nominate him for the office of Comptroller, for he could not accept. Mr. Hale then withdrew the nomination, On motion the Convention proceeded to nominate viva voce a candidate for Comptroller, When Albany county was called Mr, Rathbone an- nounced its thirteen votes for Judge Robertson. Mr. Husted appealed to the Albany delegation in be- half of Westchester county, and to Judge Robertson to withdraw the nomination, which was done, Mr. E. D. Morgan moved that George P. Babcock, of Erie county, be nominated by acclamation. Lost. Mr. Berri, of Kings, named F. EK, Spinner, of Her- kimer. Mr, Hale, of Essex, named A. W. Palmer, of Dutchess, and spoke of his qualifications, Mr. Barrow, of Onondaga, nominated E. B, Judson, of Syracuse, Mr. Dexter, of Chemung, named A. S. Diven, of Chemung, and spoke in high terms of his merits, A delegate said Mr. Spinner will not accept, Mr. MacArthur eulogized General Spinner, and ad- mitted that he did not desire to have this nomination, still, he thought, if the Convention would nominate him} he would accept. H. C. Robinson, of New York, inquired if General Spinner had not recently written an iutlation letter; if 80, his nomination here would place this Convention in a peculiarly inconsistent predicament. George R. Babcock, after thanking the gentleman for naming him for this office, respectfully withdrew his name. The Convention then proceeded to nominate viva voce a candidate for Comptroller. THE VOTE FOR COMPTROLLER, The yote stood—Whole number of votes 393, of which there were for General Spinner, 259; for Mr. Palmer, 23; for Mr, Judson, 18; for Mr. Diven, 49; for Francis D- Barlow, 3; tor &. D. Morgan, 86, and for Mr. Hurlburt, 4. Before the vote was announced Mr. Prescott, of Her- kimer county, said the delegation was proud to have in their county such @ man as Genewal Spinner. The del- egation know him and know his sentiments on this subject. When they were called to vote they purposely abstained from voting, because they knew he did not want the office, but now, as the vote was closing, if the Convention was determined to nominate him under all circumstances, their delegation desired to cast their yote uananimously for Mr. Spinner. Colonel W. ©. Squire, of Herkimer, moved that the President of this Convention be instructed to send the following message immediately :— “To General Francis E. Svivner, Mohawk, N. Y. “You have been unanimously nominated by tho Republican Convention of the State of New York, now in session, for the oilice of Comptroller ot the State. The Convention confidently awaits the tidings of your acceptance. ”? Adopted, and the President forwarded the telegram immediately. T. Younglove, of Saratoga, moved that General E. A. Merritt, of St.’ Lawrence county, be nominated for State Treasurer by acclamation, Carried wiih applause, The next nomination was for ATTORNEY GENERAL, Mr. Lincoln, of Ontario, spoke at length of a man whom he thought speciaily fitted for the place and had not proceeded far before many delegates cried—“Name. Name.”? “Prince. . Prince.” Mr, Lincoln closed by nominating L. Bradford Prince, of Queens. _(Applause.) Mr. E, Delafield Smith named George F. Dantorth, of Monroe. (Applause.) He then spoke at some length of his qualifications. Mr. C. 8, Spencer, of New York, seconded the nomin- ation of Mr. Prince, of Queens, Mr. Voorhees, of Kings, advocated the nomination of Mr. Danforth, Mr. Phelps, of New York, followed on the game side, Mr. Sackett, of Saratoga, also seconded the nomina- tion of Mr. Danforth, His’ nomination would give high satistaction to the people of Saratoga county. Mr. Platt, of Dutchess, sustained the nomination:ef Mr. Prince. og Mr, Vedder, of Cattaraugus, spoke at length and with much energy in favor of the nomination of Mr. Prince, reciting his services to the people us a legislator and as manager in the impeachment of Judge Barnard. The roll was then called, with the following result:— Whole number of votes cast, 408; necessary to a choice, 205; L. B. Prince received 149, George F. Danforth re- ceived 258. Mr. Prince rose to move to make the nomination unanimous. He had come here impressed with the conviction that there were presages of victory in the air with a good ticket and a _ platform which speaks for reform and meets the calumnies of our enemies in connection with the third term; he believed so still. He then spoke in high terms of Mr. Danforth, and moved to make his nomination unanimous. ra mid great and con- tinued applause the motion was caffie: Mr. Danforth was then declared unanimously nom- inated, On motion of Mr. Voorhees, of Kings, three cheers were given for L. Bradford Prince, STATE ENGINEER. The next nomination was for State Engineer and Sur- veyor. Mn Bostwick, of Tompkins, named 0. H. P. Cornell, of Tompkins, youngest son of the late Ezra Cornell, and eulogized him as in every respect worthy of the nomination. ‘A delegate named Joseph N. Green, of Orleans. Mr. McArthur, of Rensselaer, named Charles H. Fisher, of Rensselaer, ‘The roll was called with this result:—Whole number of votes, 385; necessary to a choice, 193. Cornell re- cetved 301; Joseph N. Green, 71; Charles H. Fisher, 12, and George Geddes, 1. Mr. Cornell was declared nominated. On motion of Mr. Husted the nomination was made unanimous, Mr. Van Matter, of Wayne, nominated William E. Tinsley, of that county, for Canal Commissioner. He said Mr, Tinsley was a respected member of the press and well qualified for the duties of the office. Since the construction of the canals, now fifty years ago, Wayne county had never had a Canal Commissioner, though she was deeply interested in the canals, He therefore hoped the claim would be recognized and allowed, Mr. Coffin, of Kings county, by the unanimous de- sire of the delegation trom that county, seconded tho nomination of Mr. Tinsley, and moved it be made by acclamation, Mr. Barrow, of Onondaga, named Reuben W. Stroud, and proceeded to say that the State never had a more honest or more economical official on the canals. Since he had been in office he had reduced the expenses on the canals $1,800,000, Such an officer, he said, ought to be re-elected, and he believed the people would sus- tain his nomination. A delegate nominated L. B. Hodgman, of Steuben county, and said he was a practical engineer and an honest man, and would prove an excellent official. ‘Mr. Sloan, of Oswego, said his county yielded their urpose to present A. H. Failing in favor of Mr, ‘insley, Mr. Knapp, of Cayuga, moved that the nomination of Mr Tinsley be made by acclamation, which was car- ried, and Mr, Tinsley’s nomination was declared. ‘The next candidate was State Prison Inspector, and Mr. Cornell, of New York, moved Rev. Benont I. Ives Ls nominated by acclamation. Carried with great ap- plause, THE “BALD RAGLE’ SCREAMS. Mr. Husted, of Westchester, after saying that the re- publicans of Ohio had adopted’a system in their organ- ization which had worked so well that he desired to see it adopted here, therefore he moved the following:— Resolved, That in order to facilitate the business of future State Conventions the State Committee be au- thorized to make and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary to promote such object. Mr. Husted said he hoped that this Convention would now consent to correct & mistake which had been made to-day. He moved to reconsider the vote rejecting the resolution offered by Mr. Madden, of Orange. Ho re- ferred to the resolution concerning canal and prison re- form, He then referred to the action of the Legjsla- ture on the subject when the democratic House scouted the principle contained in the resolution. [The resolu- lution is given in the morning proceedings, ] Mr, CG, Smith, of Albany, offered the following as a substitute, which was adopted:— Resolved, That we indorse and commend to the people the concurrent resolution adopted by the last Legisla- ture in the amendments of the constitution as a practi- cal step toward reform in the administration. On motion, the State Committee was authorized to fill any vacancies in the ticket by reason of declination, On motion, the State Committee was also authorized to fill any vacancy in their comntittee, , THE STATE CENTRAL COMMITTER was then roported and agreed to as follows ;— Dist. D ist, 1—John Birdsall, 18—Step! jon Moffett, 2-8. B. Dutcher. 19—S. P. Remington. 3—Dlank. 20—John B. Clute. 4—David Williams, 2i—James H. Graham, 5—Austin Leake. 22—W. C, Squire. 6—A. B, Cornell. 23—Charles 8. Symonds, 7—Jacob M, Patterson, 24—Thomas F. Mott, 8—Gilbort J. Hunter, 25—George N. Crouse, 9—Henry G. Least. 26—John N, Knap) 10—Wm, A. Darling. 27—Georgo Hyland, Jr, 11—E, D. Morgan. 28—Benjamin Devoe, 12—Win, H, Robertson, 29—W. W. Crandall, 18—Lewis F. Payne. 80—Henry A. Glidden, 14—K, M. Madden, 8i—W. G, Humphrey, 16—G. H. Sharpe. 32—James D Warren, 16—Joha J, Smith, 338—W. W. Henderson, 17—Gilbert Robertson, Jr. On motion, the thanks of the Convention was unani- tendered to the chairman and secretaries Os the Convention, and at twenty minutes past seven P. M, the Convention adjourned sine die. MORRISSEY’S FIGHT. ANTI-KELLY DELEGATES—LAST NIGHT'S ELECs ‘TION—AN INTERVIEW WITH THE DECAPI- TATED CHIEF—WHAT HE MEANS TO DO st SYRACUSE—WILL HE RUN FOR SENATOR FROM THE FOURTH DISTRICT. ‘The harmony of the Syracuse Convention is likely te be considerably disturbed under the efforts for recegni tion of Mr. John Morrissey and his friends, wno ge there under an absolute claim of Tammany member ship, Morrissey’s delegation from the Eleventh dis trict will probably consist of himself, ex-Judge and ex- District Attorney Samuel B. Garvin and Oliver P. Buel, @ lawyer of this city. It will be accompanied, no doubt, by the Hayes representation from the Third, and the Ledwith trio from the Fifteenth dis- trict. Then we are to have three delegates from each Assembly district in the city to represent the anti-Tam- many, or, as it is now more generally christened, the anti-Kelly organization. Strenuous arguments will be made by these several elements to be admitted on an equal footing in the democratic conclave which assembles at Syracuse on the 16th of the present month. A lively fight 1s anticipated, and the old struggle of the young democracy against the corrupt ring then known ag Tammany Hall will be repeated with additional scenic effects and political pyrotechmics for the amusement of the dear people, who are supposed to believe implicitly that the whole melodrama is provided for their espe cial benefit, MORRISSEY’S FUTURE. ‘Tho season having closed at Saratoga, John Morrissey has returned to metropolitan pursuits, He lives at the Hoffman House, and each evening may be found leaning against the railing of the cigar store in that vicin- ity. Invariably since his return he assumes & ~=meditative mood, gazing vacantly to- ward the green expanse of Madison Park, while the fumes of his regalia ascend quietly into the clear at- mosphere above his ponderous head. ‘The contest before him is a puzzling one, and requires careful study. Rumor has it that he is going to run for Senator in the Fourth district against John Fox. The latter gentleman is understood to have received a positive assurance of the Tame many nomination. If 0, old scores must be settled speedily between Fox and Morrissey. The en- mity of the latter sent Senator Foxinto the “political gutter,” as graphically expressed by Senator Jacobs, of Kings, in the late caucus for United States Senator at Albany. This retort was brought on in the heat. of debate between these two gentlemen. Now Fox proposes to lift himself out of this “political gutter,” and be enfolded back again in the capacious arms of Mr. John Kelty, otherwise Tammany Hall. Morrissey puts Fox out of Tammany. It seems but a fair deal in this political game that Fox should return to the fold: like the Prodigal Son, when his enemy has just been sent reeling into that same “political gutter." However» it remains an opon question whether or not Morrissey will not run for Senator in the Fourth district If he does “the boys’? may expect a good ume, and the public generaily be regaled with as lively a iocal can- vass as we have witnessed in a number of years. An- other candidate of considerable strength has also just pot.in his claims in this district, in, the person of Mr. awrence G. Goulding, a school trustee in tho Seventh ward. Should the feeling against Fox among the ‘Tammany General Com- mittee of the First district prove too bitter to be appeased, then a compromise candidate, such ag Mr. Goulding, may be taken up by Mr. Kelly. On the other hand, if John Fox fails to receive the Tammany endorsement, Morrissey might be induced to back the claims of a first-class outside candidate, and in that way fight the enemies who have been after his political scalp. ‘Taking in view these intricacies of the political situa- tion, as far as relates to Mr. John Morrissey, a repre- sontative of the Heratp called upon the gentleman last evening at the Hoffman House for the purpose of pro- curing his views on these and ether kindred topics, THE COMING CONTEST. ‘The late Tammany leader was found surrounded by a number of fricnds “in the large office of the Hoffman House. He looks browned and the perfection of robust health and strength. After a cordial greeting Mr. Mor- rissey and the Heranp representative stepped to one side. “I do not wish to be interviewed,” said Mr. Mor- rissey. “I have given all that I wish to say at present relative to political matters to the newspapers.’” Rerorter—But the Heraup would like to know what you mean to do in the future, particularly as to your action at Syracuse. Mr. Morrissey (lightinga fresh cigar and tendering its mate to his questioncr}—Well, I have no objection to say something upon that subject. I meun to go to Sy- racuse with my delegation, which will be elected to- morrow night, and, claim admission to the State Convention as regniarly elected from Tam- many Hall, ‘o-night the delegates to elect three rep- resentatives from the Eleventh district have been named, and they will meet to discharge that duty at the Germania Assembly Rooms to-morrow evening, Reroxter—Do you think you will be admitted to the State Convention ? Mr. Mornissey—I have not the slightest doubt of it, if any fair play at all is shown, The people formed our Assembly District Committee, and orders from Mr. John Kelly cannot break us up. We are regular, and if right is to rule must be admitted, Rerorrer—Have you ask GOVERNOR TILDENSTO INTERFERE ? Mr. Morrissey (warming up)—No, sir; | have not, I have never spoken to him in relation to the subject. AILI want the Governor to do is to keep his hands off, and let the battle proceed without interference. Thave every confidence in the Governor's sense of justice and fair play, but would prefer that he would stand aloof at this particular time. RerorteRr—How do you suppose this matter of con- tested seats will be decided? By a committee to be ap- pointed by the chair or otherwise ? Mr, Mornissey—Well, I cannot say that; but I have a plan of my own, which fam not at liberty at present to explain, One thing is clear, if adopted it will insure fair treatment to ail sides. THE FOURTH SENATORIAL CANDIDACY. Rerorter—One question I would like you to answer, Be you imtend to run for Senator in the Fourth dis- jot? Mr. Morrissey—That will depend upon circum- stances. I am not now prepared to give a direct answer, However, I can safely say that if I run I will be elected. 1 know tho district thoroughly, and feel confident. that have the working classes to a man at my back, Three of the wards composing the Fourth were in my district when I ran for Congress. One fact you can positively state, 1 hero reiterate my CHALLENGE TO JOHN KELLY to run for Senator in any district of the city against me, I will venture to say that he dare not do it. My sole ‘object in going to Syracuse is to endeavor to establish the principle that John Kelly has committed a great outrage in his treatment of my district and others. L want to have this matter settled upon its merits, and feo! that justice will be done me and my friends. These Were the main points of Mr. Morrissey’s re- marks, An attempt to draw bim into an expression of his personal expericrices with some of his present politi- cal opponents was met with a prompt refusal, and the conversation then ended. PRIMARY ELECTIONS. The anti-Tammany democratic party in the Eleventh Assembly district held primary elections in their sev- eral districts last evening to choose delegates to an As- sembly Convention to be held to-night for the purpose of electing delegates and alternates to the Democratic Btate Convention at Syracuso on the 16th inst, The delo- gates tothe Assembly Convention elected last night wore: k ’ In the Twentieth ward—P. G Maloney, Edward Abearn, James Coughlin, Joseph E. McKenna, Michael O'Reilly, Thomas ‘McConnell, Henry. Kearney, John Mulligan, Jobin Fitzpatrick, Patrick Coyle, Peter Kuhn, Michael Minnough, Andrew Gavan and George Fenrish. In the Eighteenth ward those elected were Stephen H. Turnbull, James MeConnell, William Clancy, Thomas Bancker, Morgan L. Livingston, John Mackin, Edward Dennin and John H. Ford, The Twenty-first ward elected Thomas J. Barr, Wil- liam H. Melntire, Thomas Lynch, George S. Leland, Daniel Knight, William J. A. McGrath, William HL ‘Thomas ana Henry Johnston, TRIAL OF A POLICE SERGEANT, Sergeant Casete, of the Seventeenth precinct, was arraigned before Commissioner Smith, holding court at Police Headquarters, yesterday, charged by Inspector Speight with making a false entry on the station house blotter. It appears that on the 16th of June of this year the defendant entered on the blotter as present at the midnight roll call Sergeant Buckley, when the fact was Sergeant Buckley was not present. The latter official was lately dismissed the service for direliction of duty on the night in question, and at his trial it was proven by Inspector Speight and others that he was not in the station house present at the midnight roll call. After taking the testimony of the doorman and five patrolmen of the Seventeenth inet, by which the charges were corroborated, missioner Smith ad- Journed the case until this morning, eleven o'clock, NEWSPAPERS FOR THE HOSPITALS, New York, Sept. 8, 1875, To tHe Eprror or tHe Heraup:— A man who stands near the Hospital box in the Erie depot, at Jersey City ferry, is in the habit of stopping hewspapers which passengers throw upon the box and appropriating them to his own use, Complaints have been made to the company of this mean business, and passengers should themselves drop the papers within the box to insure their safety. Many a sick and suffer. ing patient is @prived of his,reading by the meanness ‘of this thies RAILROADER,