The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-27

hs elec lion second ballet BY the detection o.
third was also held on Mouoay night-that
Q, the old line Wigs, eight in number They nominated
asading lawyer Of that city, formerly State senator
Thus hye parties were in The fedtbe ocular Ameri
cans with declared caucus candidate; the boiling
Americans without regular candidate but set against
Game rom the old line democrats, the anti old
line democrats, and the old line wings. OF the cand
dates Gen. Cameron had the bes. chance he had the
regular Americans the anti old line democrats
and II was anticipated, considerable number OF the
thought he would be chosen but be failed from not
having received the vote of ali the fifty nine Americans
who voted the seventh ballot in caucus and many
Of the old line democrats as he expected.
AT IL O'Clock Tuesday, 18th inst the Joint Cen
vention met and ealloed twice for Senator but with
out success. Mr.. Cameron had the highest number.
The convention lacked three votes OF being fulone
in consequences Of vacancy in the Senate by the
the absence Of Mr. Clapp Of the House
The adjournment of the convention very mortify
rg TO Mr. Cameron who con adent OF election on
the second ballot and had the and ready
lot salute in honor of the event The view generally
to MI Cameron. because It gave the peopis an opooru
nifty to protest against his election He is very
lar with the masses Of the man in II standing
lower In their estimation-but has managed to retain
bis influence with the leaders Every days experience
har proved the sagacity of these expectations as the
every Iroba bty that no choice will he made Tuesday
next II at all this session The opposition are divided
IN hoV TO upon ana any e are
ton TO his election The old line democrats oppose him
on various grounds not the least of wtih Is his alleged
connection with the American Order against which they
are wagpg merciless war. They cannot support him
without betrayal Of heir principles unless they have
reason to doubt the sincerity Of his professions Of Amer
cansm, in which case the Americans could hardly be
expected to continue their support Of him.
The latter part Of last week the seceders from the
Themselves to be read before the Councils of tho State
has not yet been published and was nat intended to
get into the newspapers and win therefore be TO
most OF readers II is well to have the statements
OF the two leading parties TO this together
and have obtained and subjoin a copy, printed
In Harrisburg for private distribution among the order
STATEMENT OF THE NON sECBDERs.
The undersigned American of the legislature
riends OF different candidates voted for by the caucus,
as also in favor of and opposed 70 the secret bao ask
leave respectfully to submit the facts and facts
only az they actually occurred without note comment
and not to be considered speaking harshy Of de.
nouncng any man or set Of men, whether members Of
zaton before it as candidates., and claiming the benefit
of its sulrages.
Pursuant notice posted the doors Of both houses
by the directions OF the presiding officer, Thomas G.
Steele Esq of Philadelphia the American OF the
Legisiature-rinety members all-met at seven
O'Clock on Friday the 9th inst in the East committee
room OF the House. for the purpose II nominating
to be supported by the American members Of the
Legislature for the Office 0. United States Senator
After organizing Ia due form, motion made 10
cude al gentlemen who, although members of the
ganization had not alleged acted good faith and
supported the nominees Of previous caucuses After
discussion and explanation from Of the gentlemen
INTENDED 70 be excluded by the resolution upon dfv
sion of the House and motion to postpone The whole
question OF exclusion indefinitely and that proceed
to nominate candidate to be supported by for the
Office Of United Sies Senator, the motion pt spone
and to proceed a. once to nomination prevailed by
A resolution then offered that nominate by
rtrd roce vote, amended by bstitutDg ''ballot in
stead Of rtca U0ce After protraced discussion, and
a-cs Of the yeas and nays the amendment 20 vote
by ballot prevasd-yess, 4s; nays, 43.
Tie caucus then proceeded to ballot 70. . nominee 20
be supported by them vhes The end Of the FIRE. bao.
n Wal Nyrl