The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-06

- e-.eaded to by my political friends and
associates We have Assembled, gcntie'en' 'ot .ne as
charge Of important duties at an sron,
tiona contest n, which we oyerpowcrcd by Superior
numbers II il hardly necessary 20 recall the nauspcons
couses or eoneor.n.s the defeat which transferred
power Of the State and he Union to our political OPP
ponents in the true spirit VI our Tree constitution we
TO the voice of temporary and fa ous majority but it
is evident to-day that the whig party % a H. ny
tunes sustained by firm and unda, nted spirit I,h
and animated, in times past by p'.r'ouc
devotion to the institutions and the wcifA. .na .,
country. We surrounded by CRAFTY. "s
indications that the wings Of this State arc again
ready for action, and preparing to take the field
with renewed energy for the yndcation of those great
principles which the only legitimate ground party
effort Before entering upon another contest, it may
purposes which dictated the formation ought ever to
control the action of the whg party We contend that
the spirit of wisdom and patriotism which guided our
fathers in the construction of macfess constitution
should he cherished and observed in its practicable adm
nistraton That the powers of government should be
honestly executed for the benefit of the whole people
That enlightened legislation shall be adopted for the inn
prosement of the country for the protection of its in
dusty the extension of its commerce. the deveOpement
oil Us varied resources and the moral and intellectual Gle
vaton Of the people We advocate foreign policy based
tional progress which destined sooner or later
TO prevail throughout the civilized world. We de-
mand ma integrity and economy in eaery branch of
tary limitations to the executive power which
the cons uon aimed to impose and which, by the
curing voice OF history essential to the existence Of
liberty We proclaim the supremacy of law and the main
enance Of those principles of order which the foun
dation of social happiness and security In comparison
with these high and noble aims worthy engage the
thought and animate the zeal of free people how worth
less insignificant are the personal contests and rival
ries which sometimes disturb harmony and thwart
our Efforts. Amid the strife and discord which have
bttercd public life and brought defeat upon the whg par
~, my voice has been for peace. Upon the prominent
and PRINCIPLES which have adverted all
wings are united and far differences have existed
they mostly referred to personal collateral
questions upon which diversity of sentiments una
yodable and in regard to which all just minds will per-
ceve Ne poprey Of liberal spirit of liberation To me,
il is infinitely satisfactory contemplate the be-
nifcent aims and measures upon which hold common
views than to revive the smaller subjects OF controversy
which have impaired our strength and efficiency In the
proceedr gs of this day, let resolve to take
fresh departure upon the broad basis of union conees
sion and harmony. The time has come to consider old
accounts closed and to open a record. Let put
aside every petex for internal detection and draw tho veil
fobvon the personal euds which have proved full
Of mischief and disaster trust the language of
ton and reproach will not be heard in ranks toward
any who honestly intend to remain within our household
and to support in good faith the principles and the
candidates OF the whig party The duties devoving
this Convention of peculiar delicacy and mporacc
Gentlemen should act under the full conviction that they
about to designate the incumbents of most i'm
portant administrative Offices for the ensuing two years
BE II remembered that have convened to select canal
board to whom shall be confded the noble work OF the
enlargement of the Erie canal and perfectng the system
OF internal Improvement which has contributed SO largely
to prosperity and made New York the first State in
national confederacy This great trust must be assigned
to worthy and capable hands Among the honored
that may be submitted for your consideration it will
not be difficult TO find citizens eminent for ability energy
and moral WORTH uniting those public and private virtues
which inspire confidence aQd faithful discharge
of official responsibility Tcongratulate you gentlemen
congratulate the whole people OF this State upon the
be pointed to during all future time proud memorials
of the wisdom Of Clinton and the public spirit of great
and free commonwealth are to be carried forward to
speedy completion. The ignobe faction which for years
retarded this consummation by false professions and
equally false denuncations have at last been forced by
the power of public sentiment to surrender at discretion
and to adopt or seem to adopt the policy Tor
which have long and faithfully abored They who
denounced reasonable efforts to amend the const
tuition and to to the public just power their
concerns, have finally assumed measures, and
promised to aid in giving them effect But as the enlarge
pie to entrust it only to whg agents and repre-
sentatives They will not repeat the suicidal ex.
pertinent of placing the work in the hands Of
ayowed enemies or doubtful friends. Gentlemen,
trust you will all feel the full weight of the responsible
y under which we are acting Let us rise superior to
embers Of jealousy and resentment. Let US make new
to country and exhibit generous, dsnterest
ed patriotism worthy of cause and OF the victory
which awaits
BALLOTING FOR CANDIeAT ES.
General BRUCE moved that the Convention now proceed
The following the result Of the vote =
James NJ Cook % JOSIAH d. Whhams.'...
+. j. Spaulding. ........ 2s
Mr. Cook was declared unanimously nominated
Mr. FARNuM presented the name OF samuel j. Wilkins
for Secretary of State.
members intend to vote for Mr. Spaudnghe is not the
man.
Gen. GRANGER presented the name of Elias W. Leaven
Messrs Platt, Of oswego, and Granger, of 0nondaga
appointed tellers.
E. W. Ieayenworh.... 50 E. G. spaulding. 8
Mr. CHRISTOPHER MORGAN moved that the nomination be
made unanimous. Carried.
On motion ballot was then had for Treasurer with the
following result -
duaG lJinU
Myron H. Clark 10 jeremiah Ellsworth. 10
The nomination of Mr.. Spauldng then made unani-
On the motion Of Mr. sIxoSsoN a ballot had for
candidate for Attorney General
Mr. GENET in behalf of the majority OF the New York
delegation presented the name of Daniel Ulman.
Mr.. ScHuLTz nominated Ogden Hoffman
Mr.. ScHoLiT1ED OF Oneida, named Roscoe Conking !.
Mr.. SHANNON of Ontario nominated J. M. Van Cot Of
Brooklyn.
The result OF the first ballot follows:-
Daniel Ullman. ........49 Mr. Van Cott...........
Ogden Hoffman,. ......45 Mr.. Thompson.
Much excitement here prevailed, and there being
choice second ballot ordered, which resulted as
follows:-
jUllman. Conklin. lin............1s
Hoffman. .......50 Blank
No choice again.
Mr. GENET announced that Mr.. Ullman recon-
mended by a majority of the New York delegation.
Mr. sIMoSsoN denied that majority Of the New York
delegation were in favor Of Mr. Ullman.
Another gentleman belonging to the New York delega
ton reiterated the assertion Of Mr.. Genet.
Intense excitement prevailed during which the con-
venton ballotted third time, with the following re-
| suit
| Daniel Ullmann .4s Ogden Hoffman. ....... IA
Mr.. Conkling. ........... Blank.
Mr. Hoffman was nominated amid loud cheers.
The uproar became high that the President ap
| pealed to the convention to preserve order.
Major PITCHER nominated David =. Wright for Canal
Commissioner.
Mr. Kro, of Rensselaer,, presented Thomas Cloves.
Mr.. GRiyN, of Albany, nominated Ogden N. Chaplin.
Mr.. MCMARny nominated Cornelius GardincrY
Mr.. HARRINGTON, of Otscgo named Ebenezer Bakeley.
Gen BRUCE named Samuel p. Russell.
| Here is the result Of the FIRST ballot
Wright. ...........2 .28 Gardiner .............. 30
Cloves s.............13 Blakeley .............1 10
Chaplin n.............13 .13 Russell ..............1 10
Mr.. r. B. PRINpIE, of Chenango, not delegate with
drew the name Of MIR. Russell.
Mr.. Chaplin also withdrawn.
l The second ballot resulted follows
Cornelius Gardiner rs Russell. .............5 8
Blakeley .,...........19 Chaplin.
Wright. .1S Peabody .............1
l (ioweS bank
| Mr.. Gardner's nomination was made unanimous.
than voted tn To nominate