The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-10-08
From our New York Correspondent.
NEw YoRK, Oct. 7, 1886

i New YoRK Oct 7, 1886.
Our State constitutional convention agreed yes
terdsy by the strong vote of 70 26, to submit sep
sraely to the people the question Of extending 10 IA.
negroes the right u suffrage on The basis as hs
whites, in the shape of the following section:
"Colored male citizens in possession of the quail
hcaons required by the first section OF this article
other than the property qualification, shall have the
right to vote for all officers that are or may hereafter
be elected by the people after the first of January,
lS47"
Nothing has occurred to change the views ex,
pressed in recent letter the chances Of the pas
sage ofsuch a section.
The great annual fair of the American Institute is
held this year at the Castle Garden, in consequence
of the destruction by fire of Nblo's Whether il
be from the greater number and value of the articles
exhibited, or from the greater conveniences for the
purpose afforded by the grand area and long tiers Of
the garden,-the show this year is unqueslionaby
finer than ever before. Perhaps the recent change
in the tariff policy may be the principal cause, and
that the manufacturers hope thus 10 create some
public opinion for themselves. The political ends
to which the institute has been perverted are too
notorious and is obliged to withhold that inter-
given
The news has arrived to-day by telegraph that
the antirent convention at Albany has been ma.
neuyred into nominating John Young as the anti
rent candidate.
This, Of course, is trick of the wing managers.
Having succeeded il is to be hoped that they will
not persist in their mpudent denias of Mr. Young's
complete Identification with faction stained with
the most dangerous crimes II will not do, howev-
er. The next governor Of the State of New York
is not the candidate nominated after great efforts by
the minority of a minority, but the man who, at
Syracuse the other day, received on the first ballo,
liz of l26 votes.
The natives having been somewhat discounted by
the Peremptory withdrawal of their first candidate
for governor, Mr.. Deavan, have not yet made pub
lie the name of the fortunate citizen upon whom
their second choice has fallen. But il is understood
here, in few quarters, that it is Ogden Edwards,
formerly circuit judge, and old fashioned wing of
the most federal kind. The Judge will accept, il is
also said, but in his letter Of acceptance will take oc-
casion for an exposition Of "native-A mericanism, -
as he understands it, so ultra and so multifarious
including teetotalism abolltionism, and other sms
that "the party" will not be able to accept the &C.
eeptance. So that native candidate for governor
will be still to seek
Since the modification Of the English tariff, the
customs receipts at Liverpool have risen from about
IT 500 day to upwards Of Ella, 900; although most
Of the bulkiest articles are now admitted free This
fact is worth columns Of reckless assertions and
vague specuations in aid of the beauties Of protec-
ton.
The Courier Of this morning, by way of prepa-
ration for the grand vhg rally at National Hall, ="
this evening, ayows more distinctly than ever its
opposition to JONI YousG What will it say to his
nomination by the anti-renters' II intimates that
motion, in way referring to the subject, will
be made at the meeting tonight. The Express
lends hand sideways, by pitching into most fierce
ly "a profgate article" of its wing colleague at
Albany, the Evening Journal, on anti-rent.
committee of the common council has been APP |
pointed TO extend the inequalities Of the city TO
MIR. Walker; but unless more than aIdermanic de- |
sPatch is used, their distinguished guest will slip
through their hands of invitation.
The bride of N. P. Willis is the only daughter of
Hon. Joseph Grinnel, of New Bedford, Massachu.
sets. 1t is rumored in town that Mr. w. is to have
an engagement as literary editor of the Tribune.
doubtful report.
Ex-President Tyler and lady have been staying
for some days at the house of his brother-in.law.
Mr.. Gardiner.
The Spirit of the Times (the oracle Of the turf)
announces that the conquering Fashion will show
herself on the Canton racc-course, Baltimore, next
Tuesday, to win the three and four mile races from
all corners. 1sni, rid, Uiei, seems to be, now-a-
days, the role of the northern courser. Y