The New York herald., 1846-06-02
ALBANY, May 81, 1876.

ALBANY, May 81, l846.
Preliminary Meeting Of the Radical Members Of the Con-
pention-.attempt to Effect an Organisation.
find oftentmes exceedingly difficult to make clear
mark Of distinction between the two branches Of the de-
mocratc party Though this distinction seems to be Of
the utmost consequence yet is often unde6nable Con-
formally to request of several distinguished gentle
who arrived in scity at early hour on Satur
day Of the radical members Of the convention
was held last evening in the Assembly chamber. This
meeting Of members caledSor the purpose Of nomi
mating president and subordinate officers to the State
Convention II has been suggested that this caucus
should properly have been deferred, until Monday
ing But the suggestion emanating from the conser-
vatives apparently object Of suspicion to the
ideals.
what together with the recent improvements and the
briliancy Of the lights the Assembly chamber pre-
sented a beautiful appearance. At eight o'clock,
P. NJ, the caucus was called to order, by Michael
Hoffman of Herkmer. There was a very numerous
attendance of citizens in the lobbies and galleries
Mr.. Hoffman proceeded to make some PREDATORY
had been elected the Convention and he therefore
regarded the selection Of presiding officer impe
branch of the Convention. For these reasons he had
approved this meeting Of the members He opposed the
first proximo highly absurd. The honorable gentle
man then spoke Of the position Of president Of vital
Importance and designate the qualities and abilities
necessary in order to satisfactory discharge of the
sponsble dnties apperainng to this distinguished station
The gentleman, without further remark, nominated Levi
8. Chatfeld, as chairman Of this meeting. And
The caucus approved the nomination unanimously.
Mr.. Chatfeld Iesumed the Chair. The chairman took
occasion express his thanks to the for this mark
of its consideration.
Mr. Hoffman stated that he held in his hand list of
the Of the democratic members of the Conventions
he presumed would be proper to appoint Secretaries
before call of the names of members had The
honorable gentleman nominated Messrs Nichols Of New
York, and Steson, of Clinton, Secretaries, and the
caucus approved their nomination unanimously. The
Secretaries took their places the rosrum and the
roll called Forty nine members only answered to
their names II remarked that Mr. Bouck of Schoha-
rie and several other conservative members who
known to be in the city, did not 70 their
There being quorum of members present. motion to
adjourn advocated by Mr.. Hoffman.
And the caucus adjourned to meet in the Senate cham
Der, on Monday morning next, at o'clock. A. M.
From the general tone of the proceedings, am i'm
pressed with the conviction that the important duty
revising the Constution has been conhded to men Of
gravity and abilty-men who are fully competent and
very sensible Of the importance Of the subject matters
reposed in their discretion Such my conclusion
glance at the men assembled last evening.
With regard to the person to be made President have
70 cate the opinion expressed by in former letter.
hat John Tucy vf Chcnansv sx-fisut oe~ss.or, viii
be appointed to this noble and honorable station.
The utmost enthusiasm has been and continues to be
evnced by the citizens in responding the invitation of
Gov Wright 1t Is stated that more than the complement
for the seven regiments have already been enrolled