The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-23
STATE POLITICS.


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Convention OF the 10Th uit met yesterday, aud nomnat-
Ga y N n & h ss united sections Of
the democratic party Comptroller in 1912 and though
unfortunately defeated with osness on ,ne scke' was
,sas desire in the convention Of 1851 to nom
nate him the Court Of Appeals gbut the Kings county
delegation withdrew his name under circumstance
shicl Afterwards, learn caused much regret to his
friends. -,
yenon of the 10th ult for the same Office II very
generally accepted and all hesitation to his assent to
shat was considered friendly act to him. and
ure Of Cancellation to his political friends removed
the declaration OF one OF the delegates from West
chester, e. J. Porter, Ear) that he was authorized
OF Mr. Porter regarded conclusive and the nomi
nation made unanimously.
OF the convention appointed to apprise him of his nom
nation, letter OF declension which yesterday sub.
mitted 20 the Democratic State Central Committee and
accepted by them. We subjoin it,
LETTER FROM JOHN A. LOTT.
BROOKLYN, Sept. H. 1855.
(siIISrrs-Yours Of Sd inst, informing of my
ination as candidate for the Office Of Judge Of tho
Court OF Appeals by the Convention held at Syracuse on
the 10th Of August last accompanied with the ofcia
procee dings and resolutions OF that Convention
ceved several days after its date avail myse Of he
earliest opportunity have had since its receipt to re-
oily. The Office to which am thus nominated is highly
honorable 1t has heretofore been filed without reference
to the divisions in the democratic party nomination by
acted and on which consequently hsve no claims vol
unfairly made with knowledge ofthat fact and with re-
only III the once,
would attering mark Of confidence II appears from
the published reports of the proceedings Of the Conven
ton and other sources that reasons Of different nature
involving considerations political expectancy and policy,
md affecting also my relations to the party with which
associated urged to influence the action Of the
Convention An acceptance under such Giro stances,
and adoption by that of the resolutions furnished
me- would imply change in my political opinions and
assoeations The fact l. otherwise therefore cannot
was made accept the nomination With expression
Of my thanks for the kind manner in which you have
been pleased to communicate the action OF the body you
represent remain very respectfully JOHN ySTSs L. lori
The rumor that this course had been determined upon
by Judge Lott had reached the public press before the
State Committee met and II placed Mr. Porter in the
apparent attitude Of assuming unwaraned response
bity in the of the Of the declining candidate
he has deemed his duty 70 bring before the public his
authority for his declaration.
M Jewet to whom his request in the following letter
has placed the letter Of Mr. Lott Of August
n. in the hands OF Porter and OF the State Com
mitiee We publish them together
MR.. PORTER TO Mr. JEwETT. a..
D. JEwErT Esenear Sic: The runors in regard to
Tor the Office of Judge of the Court OF Appeals induce
some OF my democratic colleagues in the convention
which placed him In nomination to question the autho,
would accept That assurance was based upon letter
your possession from him VIII you in justice to my
self and the convention as well NJ to Mr. Lott author
''e''''' - EDMUND ). PORTER
MI. LOTT TO NR. JEwETT.
BRooKIYS, August ., 1866
My DEAR SRI owe yop an apology for not acknow-
stsns favor in relation to the Judgeshp of the
Court Of Appeals at earlier day. II reached when
was very much engaged in court and have continued
TO be occupied till within few days past 1t is to be
GREETED that differences among democrats should give
wings the control OF all departments Of the State govern
ment, and although the Office Of Judge is not political,
crate especially in the construction Of constitutional
questions, are more reliable and consistent with the
character Of our institutions than those Of oppo
neps is therefore desirable that that place should
be filled by democrat. /, Of course N consequence Of
the differences alluded to, have claims the section
Of the party with which You ACT r. therefore, they
should ace At to place me in nomination to fill the
csncy Of Judge Rugges II would be mark Of confidence
sb an SO sns b. hgn ha a ~ The position &
OCCUPY Whether the present is the lime | shall leave
TO my friends to decide, JOHN A. LOTT.
S. B. JE-wETT, Esq.
We submit to men Of all perties whether the
ofthe convention of the 10th ult not dictated by
elevate the Bench of Appeals above the sectionam Of
parties We regret that Mr.. Lott has felt so tar con-
ect proasr made in such spirit but to lose sight,
Uuewha of his personal consistency, in doing
Without feeling called to suggest an explanation
other than what ne has himself given, may suppose
that Judge Lott expected that the nominations Of the
convention Of the 10Th ut would be submitted TO that
then called for the 9Th September, and perhaps be ap
proved by it, and had not contemplated the force Of the
circumstances which would result from the change in
The call Of the second convention, which gave it rrecc-
dence in time.
We have, however, nothing else 10 regret in this Mr..
an, 70 whom the eyes Of the profession and the people
who Lad strenuousy urged the claim OF Judge Lott has
ooasented to accept the nomination. No personal
character stands purer professional name higher in
the State II is an assurance Of success Democrats who
have asked Mr. Hill TO accept The place Of candidate will
not consent to sec him DEFEATED il honorable exerton
can his election The electors Of the state who
feel interest in preserving the high character of the
court of last resort and who desire judicial
system maintained in its vgor the buiwark OF consti-
tutional law and OF personal rights win rejoice at the
nomination and gladly confirm il with their suhrages
The delegates to the Democratic State Convention will
mentsry shade upon their proceedings and perhaps
weaken their nominations had so ausricously turned
into source Of strength and become reinsurance OF
success
Messrs Hill and stetson Accept the Soft Shell
Nominations.
From the Albany Atlas, sept y
10 the ioiio~ing noe addressed 70 MI. hi tal gen
euan replied in the letter Of acceptance which Is sub
joined We append also the letter Of Hon. Iemuc Stct
son, accepting the nomination for Comptroller
LETTER or THE COMMITTEE.
ALBANY, sept. Il, 1855.
DEAR sns-The State Central Committee have directed
the undersigned to request your acceptance of the nos
nation for the Office Of Judge of the Court OF Appeals
made vacant by the resignation Of the nomination which
the convention of tho Goth ult conferred upon John A.
JOHN Ii. MILLER,
VIM. CASSIDY,
n HuI, Jr Albany. THOMAS g. AIvoen
LETTER FROM NICHOLAS HILL, JUN.
Albany, Sept. II, 1875.
Gssr~gs-I have this moment received your note
spprsing me of the request Of the State Central Com
mittee. II IL known to many that urged the selection
Of Mr. Lott candidate for The Office OF Judge Of the
gourt Of Appeals long before any nomination made.
10 doing 30, not influenced in any degree by his
particular position 10 the democratic party, but by
ieere to secure for thc public service faithful judicial
Gcsr; believing AZ always have that considerations
e'a ing to partizan controversies should not be
co,trolng in such matters deeply regret the course
has felt himself bound TO take and do not feel myself
At liberty under the circumstances to decline the
quest Of the committee N. Hill. Jun.
LETTER FROM LEMUM srETsoN
AIBASY, Sept Il, 1865.
GgrrXanS-I have tho honor TO acknowledge the
Sept OF your communication OF the Cd SEPT instant
made pursuant to the direction Of the convention Of the
democratic party OF the State Of New York assembled
Syracuse the 10th ult, and informing that the
delegates convened above stated had signed their
unanimous desire that the votes Of their constituents
should be cast for my at the coming election for
the once Of Comptroller, and that the democracy OF the
state await an official announcement Of acceptance
A copy Of the proceedings Of the convention was
ceiyed With the communication.
an profoundly grateful, gentlemen, for this expires
sion OF confidence from the Of the demo-
ratc party Of the State OF New Yorkan expression that
ceeper and more lasting claim upon my gratitude