The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-03
The Democrats Union Convention.
,UR SYRACUSE CORRESPONDENCE.

CO8hnSFONDkNCEs
SYRACUSE, Aug. l, 1856.
Discordant Eiemsnts in the Convention -Neoriy an
Explosion Passage Of arms between Co.. Ming
and John Cochrane-Sseret Opposition against
the Nomination Of Mayor Wood for Governor
Foyney & Co. at the Bottom Of it-Sseds Of Disu-
nion already apparent, &C., &c.
The great Union Convention, which is to accom-
plsh such marvels for the democratic party in the
approaching Presidential campaign, has, as you
have already been informed by telegraph adjourned,
after two days session. The long suspense is over
the two opposing factions have united their forces
and, in the language Of the brightest luminary Of
the sos the hero Of the scarlet letter. victoy has
already perched upon their banners the contest is
srded and the serried ranks of the daring and pre-
sumptuous foe have sought safety in an inglorious
and gnominiors flight" To those who have not
looked behind the scenes and beheld the machinery
by which the Convention was worked, it might
appear that the democracy are united; but q
union of such opposing elements cannot long
exist, and even now the seeds of disunion
are rife among Of the acknowledged leaders OF
the party in New York. A few hours before the ad.
journment u explosion of serious character took
place, and for some time it feared that it would
end il dissolution Of the copartnership. 1t occur
red in this way John Cochrane, who had at the
outset professed the strongest friendship for Mayor
Wood, was, it appears, working secretly against
him; and while he voted for him as candidate
for Governor, induced others to vote against
him. This at least is the report circulated by the
friends of the Mayor who were terribly incensed on
discovering that be was playing double part John
had been appointed one Of the electors; and al
though holding an Office under the general govern
ment, had accepted the appointment. Now, this was
clearly violation OF the constitution; and although
John is lawyer, it is but sn act of charity to him
10 suppose that he read that document, or II
he did, that he has forgotten all about IT. However
that may be, be scceI ted the appointment as eecor
but before it could be endorsed by the Convention,
Col Ming the staunch friend and. supporter Of the
Mayor, objected to the appointment as unconstitu-
tional. This was terrible blow, and coming from
of the Wood adherents, Il feI with great force.
There was no means of escaping-eyery delegate
who knew anything about the qualifications OF
electors saw at once the that had been commit
ted, and FASTENED to correct It. But John was too
quick for them, and before any action could DC
taken by the Convention withdrew his name,
informing Col. Mirg that he would not speak to him;
and that if lie did, he would not be speaking 70
gentleman. For few moments there was every IN
dicaton of an explosion, and IL was only With the
greatest difficulty that it was prevented. Cochrane,
however WI moi the only opponent which Mayor
Weed bad among the New York delegates. Loren
20 q Shepard, who did not vote Tor him, EN- plOyed
all bis energies all his political shewdness and le-
gal tactics to deiea his nomination. and it is said by
some that Sckles, although protesting the strong
est friendship for him. was working silently and Sc
crety against him. Their opposition to the Mayor,
II is well known to those who in the secret does
not arise from feelings Of personal dislike merely,
hut is attributable to Forney, who is jealous OF the
inGuerce which the Mayor would possess as Governor
of the great State of New York, and which might
interfere with his rule in the Cabinet of Buchanan;
that H. Of course in the event Of the election ~ the
bachelor candidate. Those who are intimately ac-
quainted with the Mayor know that he will not ad.
nit of divided empire within his jurisdiction; that
he must he the leader; uDd that If he vas Governor
Of this State, Forney's power and influence here
would lie gone and Cochrane, Shepard, Sckles and
the whole rank and file Of Forneys forces in New
York would be utterly routed. In this, then, we
have the great secret Of their opposition to Mayor
Wood. BLt the affair will not be allowed TO rest
here. The Mayer is not q man To be easily put
down. and il he gees to work can 10 great Ceal Of
damage to the interests OF the Buchanan men IN
ills city in the coming election. There discor-
dant elements enough in the party to york upon,
and these in the hands Of such men az Mayor Wood,
are not to be thought lightly Of. there IL really,
then, no union after ALL and hardly month viii
elapse Lefoie those who eoiced in the consolidation
which has has been, 70 outward appearance, effected
ri III. Convention, will that II was, after all,
mockery, delusion and snare