The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-04
New York wing Convention.


We find in the Commercial .4dreytiser the
following letter from HIRAM KEToHuN, esq,
of New York, in reference to the proceedings
Of the late Convention at Syracuse;
To the Editors 9f the Commercial 44dpertiser
The secession of portion Of the Wing conven.
on at the recent session OF this body at Syracuse,
has been the subject of much comment. This was
to be expected. attended that convention as a
spectator, and propose TO state briefly what saw
and heard in the character ola witness.
On my way to Syracuse, and after my arrival
there which was the day before the convention
scmbed, converted with number Of delegates,
as many IA ! could find access to- Among these
were some of Mr.. Seward friends. With one con-
sent they expressed their Willingness and desire to
pass resolutions approving the national and State
administrations, but declared themselves opposed
to the introduction of resolution singing out the
course Of Mr.. Seward for appreciation. Such q
resolution, however much some OF them might ap-
prove it, it was well understood could not be carried
with unanimity and it was therefore deemed wise
not to introduce it for the sake OF harmony.
To this course there was, SO far as heard, only
one exception, and that delegate from tho
city of New York, person recently known as
most vociferous friend Of Mr. Clay. How truly he
represented the opinions and feelings OF those who
sent him, the Wings of the Eighth ward will de-
eide. II he and Mr. Clay should chance to meet,
should be pleased to be present at the interview.
The convention assembled; there was no contest
about the candidates To be put IN nominations but
the great question the resolutions 10 be agreed
upon II was decided to refer this important mat
ter TO committee consisting of eight persons, one
from each judicial district. The committee was
chosen with great judgment and impartiality by the
President, after consultation with leading gentle
men known to represent conflicting interests. The
committee retired, and after several hours consul
| tation, in which it was understood there were no
great differences of opinion, reported set of reso
lutions, with grave unanimity, fairly expressing
the views Of individual members Of the convention.
already referred to.
A wi 40 fipalI acf ed wit he ma oritv
soon the reading Of the resolutions ended,
moved their unanimous adoption. Such adoption
would have secured the harmony OF the conven-
ton. The motion did not prevail. At the instance
of delegate, said to be in the employ of the Alba
ny EUening Journal, the resolutions were laid on
the table until the next morning. During the
night and the next morning prior to the assem-
bling OF the convention, influences were brought to
operate on majority of the convention, to induce
the passage OF resolution warmly approving Mr..
Stewards course in the Senate. No person was
more active in the employment OF these influences
than Mr.. Greeley, editor of the New York Til
6une. He had before declared that such a resolu-
ton should be passed. Ii was well known that
the passage Of such resolution would not be sub
mitted to by large and very respectable portion Of
the convention. The resolution was passed, and
the result Ia known.
This is brief statement of the facts. Now, the
question arises what induced majority OF the
convention to change the purpose with which it is
confidently believed they came TO Syracuse, and
pass the offensive resolution, forewarned as they
the master spirits who brought about this result in
tended to cast censure upon the leading Wings
at Washington whose course differed from that Of
MIR. Seward on the great questions which have
recently agitacd the councils OF the nation Among
thesc Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Thomas
Corwin, MIR. Badger and MIR. Mangum, of North
Carolina, Mr.. Bell, OF Tennessee, Mr. Clark and
General Green, of Rhode Island, Mr.. Smith, of Con-
necticut, Mr. Phelps, of Vermont, Mr.. Cooper, of
Pennsylvania, in the Senate, Mr.. Duer, Mr.. Ash
mum, Mr.. Sianly, MIR. Brooks, MIR: Gentry, Mr..
Grinnell, and other distinguished Whigs in the
House OF Representatives. The gentlemen who
came out of the convention could not unite; they
refused to be numbered with body who would
cast such a censure They knew that the men who
would consent TO such act, however great their
number, and by whomsocver chosen, WE'RE NOT
Who's.
Again: II has evidently been q part of Mr. Sc
wards course in the Senate, acting in concert with
the Aboitionists in that body, and
Wings, TO open the questions which Congress after
months of controyersy, bringing the country to the
very verge OF civil war, had decided, aud renew
the angry discussion. To bring about this settle
ment, and give the country peace. the distin-
guished Wings whom have named, as well as the
President and his Cabinet, and, may add, from
what personally know, the great military cap
tain OF his country and OF the age, General Scott,
whom we all rejoice 10 call Wing, and who him
sell giories in the name put forth their beet per-
sonal eflorts. Under circumstances could the
gentlemen who retired from the convention con-
sent to be part Of body whose purpose was re-
newed agitation. BY the men who brought about
the settlement, and the settlement itself, Mr..
Granger, MIR. Duer, and their associates, decided
10 stand; and in this decision II ia my hope and be-
lief they will be sustained by the Wings OF the State
and the country, and by the national administra-
ton itself
cannot closc this communication without pay
ing tribute of admiration TO the Hon. Francis
Granger, who presided the deliberations OF
the convention. IL refreshing 20 see this emf
ncnt citizen, whom the Wings Of the State have
delighted to honor for nearly quarter Of centu-
Y. a place before
lie never looked better. No man could preside
with more dignity, intelligence, and impartality;
and his closing speech was a mastery specimen Of
eloquencc, which one could fully appreciate
who was not present at tie delivery. | have
son TO know that Mr.. Granger attended no
cuses or conferences Of any party he formed his
opinion for himself, and he pronounced IL with a
courtesy, dignity, and a frmness unsurpassed.
HIRAM KETCHUM.
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