The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-16

Some incidents occurred in making the nomina-
tiops for State Senatorial Electors which should
excite the reprobaton of every honest man The
Hon Joshua A. Spencer statesman or acknow-
lodged talents and man gifted with many OF tnose
for the Office of Elector for the State at large and
there was every likelihood that the nomination
would be unanimously confirmed the President was
putting the question the motion to nominate him,
when he (the Presidency was interrupted by Thomas
Smith, anti-rerter from Schohazie who, in hasty
cried out that Spencer was obnoxious to the
anti renters account Of the independent stand he
had in the Senate of this State upon the ce!e
brated anti rent questions Mr.. Spencer (Smith de-
cared could not get the anti-rent vote and his nomi.
nation would materially pjure the ticket This Gu.
rious statement did not seem to have much effect
among the delegates; for, Immediately after 1t was
made the question the nomination was taken pird
rocc and 1t was confirmed by decided majority But,
by resorting to threats, the anti-renters ana tne
leader of the Jot nal newspaper succeeded In having
the vote reconsidered The name OF Collier was :hen
substituted for the name of Spencer. Now, have no
doubt that this miserable farce was got ana enacted
for the mere purpose of insulting Mr. Spencer and Of
woundng his feelings Ii was never intended TO mo-
inmate him. but the motion was made with q knavish
design to create impression that Mr. Spencer Is I'M
popular In his own party.
A resolution offered recommending the wing
young of this State to hold convention at
Utica, on the 18th Of October next. The resolution
was laid upon the table, the wings being evidently
apprehensive that such movement would not have
tendency to strengthen their cause to any consider
A committee having been appointed to prepare add
report address and resolutions for the
nounced his readiness to report. He then read an
address, which smacked strongly Of the ideas and
policy Of Gen Taylor as developed In his numerous
season to be published with this report.
The reading of the address having been concluded,
Peshine Smith, Esq, came forward and read a
ferries Of resolutions The following several of the
resolutions -
Resolved Ta. the wing party of the State of New York faith
fully adberng to Obligation of the constitution and dis
claiming all desire interfere with the internal regulations and
institutions OF other States rcteac the and
OF repeated declaration Of unchangcabc hostility the
shmen recognition Of slavery territory the United
States which did not exist at the time of its acquonsu
rcxbe resolution which no lapse Of time exgeney OF cir
cum, tances ever impair or diminish.
Resolved with pride and pleasure to the cleo
tors Of this State their suages the Of Hamilton III
city New York. for Governor and George Patterson
Of Governor The ability and hde
Nv with which they discharged the duties OF the various pub
Ito which they have heretofore held well their high
honor commend them 10 the cordial
fuprcrt wings Of the State The candidates for Canal
State Prisons practical
by in their respective departments OF
duty gentlemen named for Electors OF President and Vice
tried, faithful unwayerng wings and
lock with confidence TO thor triumphant elsctsA