The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-08
Ns,nnination OF "Straight Out -
Ticket.
The AMERICANS sPoNeED OFF THE SLATE.
The Canals to be Sustained and the
New Loan Obtained.
Stewards Portrait at the Head Of the
Hall,
OUR SPECIAL DESPATCH FROM SYRACUSE.


SYRACUSE, Sept. 7, 1850.
straight ticket has been selected by the Republican
gsnventon without the name of any American on It,
ma Amer,cnr adcrs begged the boon of even two
names but IL was rejected The reason assigned s, that
ot their Grand Council recently held, the Americans did
not show any disposition 10 fuse with the republicans butt
On the contrary appointed two delegates at large TO the
national Convention without consulting them; and
mature deberaton was considered intro Dig and ina-
aicious to attempt to concliate the Americans now
Tho American leaders here are quite chop fallen.
Among them are Macomber, Of Buffalo; Lownsbury, Of
Montgomery; Reynolds, of Essex; welch and Sheriff
Gamble Of Washington; Hail. Of Cayuga; swayne OF the
Albany Ssatssnsan; Hunt, Of New York, and others.
They are thus treated with contempt
The anteccdcnts Of several Of the nominees are demo-
cratic IAayenworth formerly democrat, and was
once Secretary of State. He member OF the Con-
stutsona Convention in ls4e He great friend of the
canals and was 10 proptiae the canal interest that he
was chosen.
Myers, OF st. lawrence was formerly democrat, and
80 Dorsheimer, who when he was refused the Buff
fao Post Office by james K. Polk, said he was "going
home 10 keep hotel like he'll ~
O. NJ Chaplin, OF Albany, is an extensive forwarding
merchant He has been canal all his life, and
IN feet brought up on the canals This nomination was
IN the canal interest
The only officer which not arranged in caucus TO.
day that Of State Prison Inspector and for that it was
considered that there ought to be free fg in order 10
pay some tribute to the genius Of rowdysm lest the pro-
Ceedings should 60 of too tarnely.
The programme of the ticket the slate last night
altered to-day, In consequence Of Cook Withdrawing bis
name for Comptroller because Baker his friend from
adjoining county was candidate for Canal Commissioner
and mutual friends urged Cook to give all his interest TO
him, and 10 abandon the Comptrolership Baker, how
dafaa ayad cb; hic thnN Nov
veniion resented because Cook the spontaneous
general choice on account Of his qualifications for the
Office. Cook has q much better ONCE now as Superin
sendent Of Banks. He did not seek the Office Of Comp
troller, it was thrust upon him in caucus
consequence Of the alteration about Cook there was
general breaking up of the programme and the leaders
called together by Weed, who dictated another
ticket The only nomination that pressed for by can.
didates was that Of Canal Commissioner.
Ishoald mention that s A. Law OF Delaware American,
received few votes for Secretary Of State.
There were many new faces at this convention.
resolution laudatory Of Governor Morgan was drawn
mp Of his friends but General Nye threatened 10
oppose II tooth and nail !" and was withheld for sake
Of harmony, Governor Morgan would not reappont hn
Commissioner Of Police. There's the rub.
The nth of the canal resolution is, FIRST opposing the
sale of the canals second in favor OF the Immediate
enlargement and completion OF the canals third, that
the people be recommended to vote for the loan applicable
20 the canals passed condionay by the last legislature
There has been nothing said about Seward in the open
Convention but plenty in private. His portrait was ex-
hibted at the end of the hail. The republicans are too
shrewd 10 choose delegates their National Convention
Cor long time to Their idea is to first whip the
democrats in the fall elections and this they calculate
they will do to certainty the democrats commit the
bnder this day week of appointing delegates to the
Charleston Convention.
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
SYRACUSE, Sept. Z, 1859.
The Republican State Convention assembled in weting
Hail. informally at eleven O'Clock At that hour the hall
was crowded to its utmost capacity the front portion
being reserved for the delegates and the rear part and
galleries being reserved for outsiders.
The Convention was called TO order by JAMES KELLY,
Chairman Of the General Committee, who without pre-
kmnary remarks named Ward Hunt Of Oneida, for tenn
porary President. cloud applause.)
General NYE named John h White, Of New York, and
Delos E. Sill, of Cattaraugus, for Secretaries.
Mr.. HUNT on taking the chair, said:--
The duties Of temporary chairman of this Convention
will be brief, and with your kind assistance easily per-
formed will not delay the Convention with any remarks,
but invite At once to proceed with the business Of the
Convention. (Applausc)
The list of delegates then called, and every district
in the state was found to be fully represented.
Mr. JAMEs KELLY moved that committee Of two from
each judicial district be appointed to name permanent
senator HAIsrEAD moved that committee Of five be
appointed on the contested seats Of Schuyler county
Mr.. Fills objected and desired the matter 10 di.
recty before the Convention.
The motion was carried.
The Chair then appointed the following Committee Or
LIST District James Reilly and George Folsom, of New
York. I'd, n Duryea, Of Kings and Robert Denuston,
yon of Ulster 4th R. A. Ioveland and Edward Dodd, of
Washington; 9Th, John A. Haddock, Of Jefferson, and
Iolna nf uark err ryon.
and Tracy r. Morgan, of Broome; 7th W. H. Briggs OF
Monroe and W. Bssel, of Livingston 9th, r. r. Ste.
vcns, Of Eric, and J. p. Darling, of Cattaraugus
The following committee the Schuyler contested seat
was appoined-J Halstcad, J. G. Floyd, W. Best, l.
The cnuRMAN in announcing the list begged the indul
gence Of the Convention as the Char had not had the
assistance % Of having the ne committees liked os be-
feet would be free from the charge Of previous arrange
xnent
r. VAN vAIKESBuRoH moved that the delegates from
each judicial district select three members OF the State
Central Committee, to be reported to this Convention
Adjourned till haltpast two O'Clock P. NJ
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention rcassembed at half past two ocock this
afternoon.
hr. JAxH KxrIy, from the Committee on Permanent
Organization, reported the following caicers-
FOR iresident-wm A. Wheeler, of Franklin. Zap
For Vice Presiden.-FYrst district Augustus +. Dow
ANA James DAVIS; second, Lucus Birdseye and John G.
iSNr orlspal Jr, aud A. Oiu.
Fourth Peter Reese and A. Bockus; Fifth joseph Fyel
and f. T. skinner; Sixth, j. B Williams and r rranci
hot; Seventh John Wiley and n M pnrsons rrh.i
II. l. Comstock and Milton Smith s' Hsua',
For Secrdarses-Ffrst district John n White md vu
Orton; Second, Luther Caldwell and Parke C.,i,ri,.
.yhird, John l. Anabc and w. j Humphrey: Fourth w
lansng and 7. v. Russell; Fifth John Wilkinson All
.Nhn Cantwell; Sixth, G. A. j. Barber and Lauren Eou
her, Seventh, q G. Buell. and Z. G. Iapham Eighth $
PcthVbone and A. N Cole. =
Dewitt c. Lttejohn and James s Nye were appoip,cd
o committee to conduct the President TO his seat
scnao- WHEELER was loudly applaudcd he appeared
on the pla. .Yorm He spoke az follows
(ES1iEMR CoNvESrroyI thank Won for the honor
you have erred upon me in selecting me to preside
over your deliberations These deliberations poss.ss an
Smporance boy pd The advancement OF the politca and
material interests vl our State. Occupying leading
position the grcs moyemeo successfully Inaugural
ed and prosecuted OF bringing hack the national govern
ent TO principles and practices Of s Founders each
spGceesive step taken by te State o New York Ia wac
cd by the republican party throughout the Uuioa with
deep solicitudc while tho seecn Of candidates Of capa