The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-31
THE SOFT SHELL CONVENTION.

Mr. W. n Tweed, of New York. and Peter Cagger Of
Albany. appointed temporary Secretaries.
Mr. KELLY. Of New York, moved that roll Of the dele
gxtes be called
Mr.. w. d. PURPLE, Of Chenango, moved that where
seats not contested the delegates be
Carried.
The following delegates appeared on calling the roll
A0ony-John McEver John McEwen, Peter Cagger,
AueDaany M. B. Champin, H. E. Purdy.
Broome-O. c. Crocker.
Cdtdfaugus-FrJ j. Faxton D. NJ Burn.
Sdyugd-G. Randall, J. Parker. J. Marsh.
<1atduque-J. I. Phelps, O. Il. Dickinson.
Nhenung-E. p. Hart
acRenan9o-w. A. Cooke, W. d. Purple.
'C'olt,mJid-James Storms.
.Cou,tland-H Putnam
Ctinton-L. Stetson.
Deia,odre-R Parker
>Dutchess-O. Theall, l.. B. Sackett, W. Kelly.
Ere-J Janson, J. V. vanderpool ). N. Payne, W. X.
Elaisdel
Franklin-E. Styles.
Fulon and Hon1koa-J Dunn.
GenGee-b. Richmond, +. N. Drake.
.Greene-D. X. Olney, N. Ormsbec.
.Hokimer-J. nlinghast, w. c. Grain.
.Eeferson--E J. Ingersol n Whiting.
Kinos--J. N. Glett ID. ID. Briggs, T.. Campbell, W.
Marvin-Contestant, Lewis p. Curley.
Ltssnsso"-B !; Angel r; b Wisner.
Aomoe-M. Milan, s. H. Gould, j. b. Jewcu.
Asa,9mnay-D 5. Quackenbush, J. spraker.
Ne@ Iork-M. Murray, P. G.. Mallory, ?. Coye, J.
ker H. Enge, d. Mccarthy, p. Mitchell, Kelly, d. n.
Norris, A. Ming J. cochrane. L. u. shepard.
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O~cida-H seymour S. Van Desser r. Bamber
Onondaga--D. Munso, J. Ross, 7. c. Avora S. L. Ed
'On@lo-J. Hascan, J. S. Lewis.
Oran9e-N. Reeve, G. H. Winfield, L. +. Eiough.
Os,cege-D p Brewster and G. A Dayton.
Osego-J. davenport, c. Mclean and 81. Paul seeley.
Putndm-G. Kemble.
<1teens--W. Turner.
Reusser,a>r-D. Allen, J. L. Holmes and L. Sheldon.
R,chpaoad-R Tompkins.
81 Laaarc.es-H Moody H. Barbour and s. B. Gordon
.SoraIooa-s. 5, Waterman and H. !. Maxwell.
Scheaec,ady-G y. Vandebogart.
Schohoris-M C. Borst and z. Hines.
.Schuyier-H Ogden.
.Seaea-o. W. Wilkinson.
SspLep-w. G Rhodes c. C. D. Walker and L. A. Ward.
.Sv9oik-N. s. smith.
Do9d-H. a. Beebe.
7oapkins-H ID. Bates, Jr., aud o, B. Curran.
Ulaev-I Kelley and j. Griitths
Noshin9,oa-J. Watkins and A. Hall.
Woyne-P. Tucker ana T. n. Thomas
Wgomiag-J. h. Folsom.
W.achescr-E j. Horton and ii. r. Roweii
fdte-S. :. Ellsworth.
Vacancies in Columbia, Delaware, Essex, Jefferson,
Oneida, Suffolk, Sullivan and Warren.
BF. AScxII Of Livingston said, a believer that but
one anlmatcs this Convention, he would ask
leave to oier the following resolution
Chair % tse other democratic conseniion sitting
.. Corah,an Hall tina, this Convention i orsanrsd and y
Convention the instructions OF constituents and In
to are S% rsy unite 0is Cas
body for The parpcse o. % ae de%ocrse psrs
State ticket 80 that harmonzed principle action
and plsss o our success @ we my march % TO-
si re,,ens n AND perpeuas be Union or he states sy
the union Of the dcrocra and ha, We invite them TO dcs
l.. B. smpAsp, OF New York, said that the resolu.
ton evidently gives words to the sentiments Of the
Convention he felt unnecessary 10 make any remarks
upon IL, and wis he'd to second II.
The resolution was adopted and the chair appointed
the following commlltec;-B y. Angel. L. b. Shepard,
W. c. Crane, $. b. Jewett s. n. Farchild.
j. CocfH,ss moved the appointment Of committee Of
Ave to decide the contested seat from Kings county
Carried and the following committee was appointed
John Cochranc John Ganson Of Erie; Mr.. Ellsworth, OF
Yates; r.. T. Hart, OF Chcmung; J. Kelly, ofNew York
Mr.. CocrR,xE moved that the com nii,oe have power
60 al all vacancies. Carried
Alderman RNG, OF New York, moved recess Of
twenty minutes Lost. But business suspended du.
ring the absence OF the committees.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention re-assembed at O'Clock.
Joan CocaR,SF, from the Committee on Credentials re.
ported in favor Of admitting William Marvin, delegate
srom the Third district OF Kings county; Also that g. B
NchoI OF suaok county, and Albert Fox, Of jefferson
county, the regular delegates who had arrived. The
committee reported the vacancics-Nessrs D.
q. Boden. of Delaware Alex. j. Thompson, OF Warren;
N. Kelly, q Essex comstock, Of sullivan; James N.
Cover, Of Oneida and a. 9. Pcase OF Columbia county
The report adopted.
Mr.. ANGEL OF Livingston said, behalf Of the com
tee appointed TO communicate with the Hard
son that he had been instructed 10 report the action Of
that committee. That body had proceeded 20 the Con.
vcntion, found that had no, been organized. When
Il regularly organized, the conn ee through him,
presented the resolution which adopted by sot
Convention and which was received with enthusiastic
applause. (Checrs.) We we're informed continued Mr..
ANGEL that a resolution similar purport that which
we communicated, bad been adopted by their Conven-
ton (hards) and that committee Of eight had been ap
,outed to this Convention (scf,s) I have the honor
now said Mr.. AngeI In conclusion, 10 announce that
that committee Is now in attendance. (Applause)
The committee Of the Hard Shell Convention were now
received with the most enthusiasts cheers AZ their
neal was their chairman Hon. Samuel Beardslcy
Mr.. BfAEpsEY came forward and spoke as follows
when the cheering subsded.
Mr.. PRrabExr-The gentlemen associated with me and
myself have the honor TO be committee from the Dem
ccrstc Conycnisn, which has passed resolution that
contains what trust may be allowed TO say isa pro
position tnai will meet with cordial response from this
Convention and that will tend TO promote the united action
Of the Democracy and their entire success ~ tne COMING
election n this Convention should think proper 70
appoint committee 10 meet us, we will be very
happy to receive them. would mention the paror
OF the Globe Hotel. Oaugher) ! don't board
ahere myself, OF course there i nothing IN any
room is matter OF personal convenience IRE
newed aushter) said We would go there, because i
s~a convenient place was certainly matter oi en-
tire indifference TO US. (Nlorc laughter.)
The preamble and resolutions which presented By
Mr. Bearasey, and which had adopted by the hard
Convention, now read.
Mr. Rive, Of New York, moved that the communica-
zion consisting Of the foregoing preamble and resolutions
DC received, and that delegate each Judicial DIS
eric, be appointed TO confer with the same number ap
pointed from IN" other Convention.