The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-01
Candidates for State 0fIlcers and
Presidential Electors.
PLATFORM FOR THE CAMPAIGN.
Squabble between John COChrane
and Col. Ming.
The Harmonious Democracy Almost in Fight
LETTER FROM MIR. BUCHANAN,
&C., &C., &c.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
SECOND DAY.


SYRACUSE, July 81, 1856.
Upon the re assembling OF the Convention at O'Clock
this morning, JOHN CoCHRAE called from the table the
resolution and amendment concerning the method Of
choosing the electoral ticket
On the motion being carried, Mr. CocHRANE moved to
amend the amendment by appointing committee OF one
from each Congressional district to choose State eeoo-
raj ticket from the Of such electors as shall be sub
med to them by the representatives Of this Convention
IRON each Congressional district to prepare thererom
til eiecto ticket together with two electors at large,
20 be submitted to the Convention.
a. s. CUTTING called for the reading Of the original
luton and amendment.
Mr. TWEED hoped the amendment last offered would not
prevail Delegates elected here should make the nomna.
tons, and could do without the aid of committees.
The proposition of the gentleman might be fair enough
but did not look he not willing to conhde his
privilege OF choosing an elector to any man.
r. p. WsSER OF Livingston, thought there could be
objection to the amendment II only contemplated Civ.
Ing the committee the privilege Of selecting from the
names submit ed by the delegates
Mr. BRowS could objection the resolution. He
thought there could be object for the committee act
unfairly, for although all here were favorable to unon
yet there thousands outside who would read the
proceedings here and unless they that union is
red out in good aith the ticket they will repudate
abe union.
Judge BEARpsLEY his friends misunderstood the
sneanng the resolution 1t meant than that the
should select from the submitted by the
delegates provides that they shall select and arrange
the electoral ticket choose electors large.
pnkind to introduce the subject The Conven.
ton should have been permitted 60 with the bus
ness Of completing the State, and then the matter OF the
electoral ticket should have been brought up in order.
When the proper arrived he hoped the Convention
would vote down the resolution, and adopt fair
OF action. Names OF electors large would be submitted
and they, doubt be agreed on by the Convention.
He moved to lay the resolution on the table.
Carried UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. R. Schen being absent from the Convention on mo-
tion, Josiah sutherland authorized TO h the
osncy.
Mr. PHIIT, Of Chautauque, moved that the Convention
proceed rira rOce vote for Lieutenant Governor.
Mr.. knswoErH Of Yates, moved to amend, by nomina
ting Judge Vanderbilt by acclamaton
Cries Of .No," mo-" and the amendment with
drawn.
Mr. BxacES, of Kings, stated by authority that Judge
Vanderbilt not candidate for the office OF Lieutenant
Governor
The Secretary commenced calling the roll, and som
votes being cast for Judge Vanderbilt, Mr.. RICE,
Queens said useless for that gentleman,
he a candidate
Mr. TuRs ar OF Queens said he had the best authort
for stating that Judge Vanderbilt would accept the
nation.
Mr. Rcr Of Queens, said that Judge Vanderbilt was
not the TO crowd himself the Convention, and
knew he would not accept any but unanimous nomi
nation.
Mr. CocaAasx moved that the nomination of Judge van
derblt be .de unanimous and by accamatIon.
l. B. saKPARD seconded the motion, which carried
enthusiastically.
On motion. the Convention proceeded to ballot for
candidate Canal Commissioner with the following
suit
L. SPEAKER, OF Montgomery. s5
:. : Bowie, OF Otsego.. 70
l.. b. smith, OF Chenango. s5
A. J. Yates OF Montgomery. IL
JoI9 vernon.
John l. RUSSELL OF ST. Lawrence. ................ IS
W, tweed
A DEisGArg hero withdrew the name OF A. J. Yates
and declared in favor OF Mr.. RUSSELL
Col MAG moved 10 make the nomination OF spra<er
unanimous.
Cries OF aNo, OF
Mr. BogSE returned bis thanks for the honor done him
by the the Convention and stated that he could
rot, consistently with his interest, accept the nom
nation. He desired II he knew his heart, to pro.
mote the success OF the ticket, and believed
that no name prominently identified with either sec
tiOn OF the democracy should be selected. lie
hal been the hardest Of the "hsrd aud never minced
hts words or wounded his friends when abiding the
quarres o. the party and thought that time needed
10 heal tue old wounds He was, besides TOO po,r man
10 accept oce and anxious labor In the present
canvass urtrammeled Lemuel Stetson hal presented
the OF John L. Russell TO the Convention, out Of
spect 70 that excellent democrat delegate from ST.
Lawrence had since informed him that Mr.. Russell
candidate tor another nomination, but agreed
90 LET the stand q candidate for Canal Commis.
sloner. He had been earnest freni OF Sias Wright
and was worthy Of the support Of the united party
K. RksBss, OF Oneida, seconded the claims OF Mr. Rus
nall III he n
d 81 Lawrence where large maiorites used be rolled
up for The democrats lie desired now 70 see candidate
90 the ticket who could check the o that renegade
Preston King (Hisses) Gentlemen may hiss, but
lCres, "wc're kissing Preston KING, not you" "Give
RnR hiss now, sc) Mr.. Bamber continued 70 urge
the claims Of Mr.. RUSSELL
Judge HoeEBoom moved that Nlr. Russell be unanimous.
The motion was carried and Mr. Russell then received
the nomination Of the Convention ior Canal
Commissioner.
The Convention then proceeded 10 vote for state Prison
Inspector. tor which Office several candidates were
aned, anil amongst others Mat brennan, Of New YORK
JoHS HSCoaHRANE urged Mr. Brennans claims, stating his
fitness for the Office, through his connection with the 10
ncc Of the city Of New YORK.
Aiter some remarks from L. r. SHEPARD, Mr.. KELfY
and others, all IN favor OF Mr.. Brennan--
Mr. HowELt, Of Ontario moved to suspend the rules
sxl,,h was carried He then moved Mr.. Brennan's
i,nsas domination VIII ich was carried with loud cheers
ii n JEwErr moved that ii. q. Warner, of Monroe, be
itnated BY acclamaton as tho candidate for the Office
I, r. sHrPspp seconded the motion, whereupon scve
raj motous were made TO amend by substituting th'
cara and others but all we're lost, aer which Mr. War
ner was nominated by acclamaton.
An announcement was made For meeting Of young
men la delegations this afternoon in order TO prepare Or
meeting Of the young Of the democratic party
supporting Buchanan and Breckenridge.
Three cheers were given for the entire state ticket
Judge BEaRnsgEY then moved that the Convention now
proceed 10 nominate two electors for the State at large
He did so with the purpose OF nominating one IN the
expectation that the other would be nominated by the
gentleman from New York who had previously moved IN
that matter.
JouN CoumANE here rose 10 point OF order, and said
the resolution offered by him was laid on the taoe WI
1hc completion of the state ticket and should now be
taken up according 10 parliamentary rules, but ahough
ne considered the motion Of the gentleman from oneida
dscoureous and maden cold hearted manner, yet for
the god oi the great democratic party he would
waive ihs point o. order until after the electors of the
state al lai we're chosen, when be would call up tho
resolution.
The said the consideration OF the resolution on
fhe table was the FIRST business in order.
Mr. CccuRssx desired 70 waive that point, AMI giye
the motion Of Judge 8eardslsy PRECEDENCE