New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-26

bOrs he n known ana respected Tor MS integrity MS
public spirit and general intelligence; and however
much political opponents differ from him. and what
ever snmosities may have been engendered BY local
rivalry disappointments the character OF honest
man and Christian gentleman will be most cheerfully
accorded TO Myron II. Clark by his neighbors, with
out distinction OF party, shade or stripe.
Mr.. CLARK has maintained for three wears respect
able and useful position in the State Senate and pre-
sent appearances all indicate that for two years from
the frst of January next he will be the Chief Magis
traie Of the Empire State. This is an exalted posi-.
ton, and TO occupy il Is not unworthy the ambition OF
even the greatest.
There is much in all this to encourage young men.
II presents one feature especially worthy OF remark
To too many politics appear but scramble for ONCE
and honors, in which, in too many instances, nose
expert in the arts Of the demagogue and reckless OF
means come out winners. The Wing candidate Tor
Governor does not belong to this class nor has ne
been in the way Of receiving favors from those who
DO. His fortunes politically have been IN the hands
Of those who saw and appreciated his ability and fit
ness to serve the public WELL rather than in his own.
He has never, thus far, disappointed his friends, nor
From The Buffalo Democracy
Myron II. Clark Is man to lean up against: lie
is reliable through AMI through. To strong rehgous
feelings he adds frpness that no seducsons can
bend and no violence shake. His career as well as
his character make him popular-his steadness and
integrity invite the confidence OF the most conserya
five and suspicious. He was q cabinet maker in the
Coup.y of On;ario-became Deputy Sheriff, aud
subsoouently Sheriff Of that County-then was
hardware merchant-and finally took an appointment
ON the Census Commission. From this place win.
dctive political interest evicted him. That sent him
IN the State Senate There he the leader of the
Temperance Movement, and won the public respect
and confidence, which have just demanded his nom
nation to the honorable Office Of Governor of the
State of NewYork. He will dignity the Office and be
faithful TO the People.
OF the resolutions too much cannot be said-nor in
one sense too little. Webster exhausted eulogium
upon the admirable State of Massachusetts when he
declared "There she is-behold her." Here
resolutions. They mark epoch in the history of
political freedom and mans social progress. The
rent flows not backward. The North takes the des
tiny of our country into its own keeping Henceforth
American policy is freedoms.
YYw.YoRK DELEGATES TO FREE DEMOCRATIC STATE
CONVENTION.
Onosdoga-l. W. r. Cooper Of Camillus; alter
nate G. Mark Hosmer of Van Buren,.
MORE DEFEcTIos.-The Orleans Co. Journal, the
only Soft organ in Cattaraugus County shows its
hostility TO the Seymour ticket and platform. This Is
the twelfth Soft Shell organ which has demurred to
the platform and nominees presented by Cochrane
RyDders Westbrook d Co. The others I've learn
from The ALBANY Argus are: The 81. Laurence Re-
publican, The Cayugd New Era The Chdutauque
Democrat, The Delarare Co: Dcmoeraf Ihe Lansing
burgh Democrat, The Buffalo Democrat, The Ner-
York True Democrat. dead The Saratoga Repub-
hcaa The PratsciHe AdUocate, The Pulaski Demo-
crat, The PhGHiz (Oswego Co.. Democrat
DELEGATES TO STATE TEMPERANCE coyvESTIoN.
L7ster-l. Alvan b. Preston, Elijah Alliger, Luther
Latin and Thomas Hill. 2. The Hon. John b. How
ell, Josiah {. Dubois, James g. Lindsey and Edwin
W. Burlington Each delegate authorized TO
substitute in case Of inability to attend
ASTrSEBRAsKA NOMINATIONS.
Oneida-For Congress, 20. Orsamus b. Matteson
and Dophus Skinner
MAINE LAW NOMINATIONS.
Otsego-Assembly, 3. Ezra Il. Bremen.
VIRGrYIA-The Democratic politicians in attend
ance the Federal Court at Clarksburg, and repre-
sentng fifteen of the northwestern counties held
meeting the 3lst ult, JEFF. i. Martin, U. \. Mar
shall presiding, and recommended that Democratic
Convention be held at Stanton the 18th of Octo
Der next, for the purpose Of nominating candidates
for Governor, Lieut.. Governor and Attorney-Gen-
eral. The meeting expressed no preference for any
of the multitude OF Democrats who have been spoken
of 10 fill these offices.
The ChorlOtterW Adrocate considers the chances Of
James A. Seldom Of Richmond, for the Democratic
nomination for Governor much the best; It. Gov.
Shelton +. Leake, next, then Henry A. Wise, while
ex-Gov. Smith is far supported by one Democratic
paper only The abingdon Democrat.
A correspondent of The Greenbrier Era recon-
mends John NJ. Bolts candidate for Governor,
and says that he can be elected.
OHIo-1he friends OF the Hon. Lewis D. Camp
bell held mass meeting at Dayton, sept q to en-
dorse and approve his course in Congress The meet
ing was addressed by the Hon. Robert &. Schenck,
Mr.. Campbell, the Hon. j. u. Goodrich, Mass, aud
Others The meeting was largely attended by Wings,
Democrats, and Free-Soilers, animated with one
feeling that of resistance TO the aggressons OF the
slave power.
In the IXth District the Friends of Freedom have
placed Cooper X. Watson in nomination for Con-
gress to succeed the present Nebraska incumbent r.
W. Green. The Nebraskaites have put up Plants OF
Crawford Co.. and Endorsed the Nebraska bill.
Tie Ohio State Journal gives the following ex-
tracts from two letters recently written by Edison b.
Odds. NJ. c. from that District, who fances he is to be
Speaker of the next House. 1t will be remembered
that he had son recently appointed to a lucrative
Land Office:
TNoll WAsHISGToS, March 4, 1854.
- 81 admit that the Nebraska bill is an
unfortunate affair for the Democracy of the North.
1t may be changed SO that can vote for it,
INo.2l WASHINGTON, May 81, 1884.
at is now morally certain that the
Nebraska bill will PASS. am in a position to ask
fqror for friend How would you like aJudgeship!
This is a private matter between you and |, ana no
one need to be the wiser. r. ID. OLDs'
MINNESOTA TERRIToRY.-The Democrats of Ben
ton County have nominated James Beatty for Member
of the Assembly. ~
In another district the Hon. II. II. Sibey, ex-Dee-
gate 10 Congress- is a Legislative candidate.
MIcHIGAN.-David A. Noble has been renominated
by the Administration party in the Hid Southern
District. The Republicans have not selected their
candidate. - ~,
the Nebraska candidate will be opposedby l.. Jay ).
Turney. Esq, of Wayne County isho has announced
himself as an Independent Constitutional candidate.
Mr. Turney is a well-known Democrat. possessing
much ability and great energy, ana enters ino ns'
against the regular nominee with very general popu,
lsrity in the District He says he is opposed to oil
.'unprincipled and designing demagogues,' and t1at
he will make strong, bold and vigorous effort Tor
what he deems right and for the best interests OF 'he
state. That he will fight strong battle for the seat
he desires we have no doubt.
ILIrNois-In consequence of the organization oil