The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-01
THE PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENT IN NEW YORK
Hard Shell Caaeus Ia the Astor House Con-
yenilon Of Democratic Leaders
ON thePresidential Chess Board
War Between the Hards
and Ssfts Continued,

venet yesterday az the Astor House. IN compliance with
resolution adopted by former meeting held on the 10th
u May lss, Al that time committee was appointed
report 70 Ibis meeting The prosesse object Of the
ment In 70 prevent the appointment by the Democrat
state Convention TO meet in Syracuse in September next
q delegates TO the National Democratic Convention, t,
Charleston In the Of 1850. The secret is
this me State Central Committee composed almost
exclusively Of soft shells. The State Convention will b.
IN their control they appoint delegates 10 Charleston
hoss delegates will be son shells, and win operate TO the
advantage Of Horato Seymour. The hard shells would
"a. entirely excluded Daniel s. Dcknsons supporters
be nowhere The light AL professedly about that, al
though there are several other inducements The hard
shells want 70 have the delegates to Charleston
elected from the several Congressional districts
The sofs are supposed have the intention Of keeping
the appointment within the control of the Syracuse Con-
ven,ion hence the fight. or Is not to be sup
pcsed that either Dickinson Seymour are really cared
for by either one side the other. They simply
names around which 10 rally Their respective adherents
viii be ouni ready 70 sell them out TO whoever may be the
choice Of the Charleston Conveps, and then those who
have been conspicuous will claim their reward.
Well OF these patriots Of the hard shell stripe
handred convened ii the Aston House yesterday
noon. Among them were the following q. Mather,
Augustus and Richard schel, rhos. j. Barre James R.
Whiting, John II. Brewer, W. N. MoJntre, George G.
Genet Gideon j. Tucker Secretary of State), Daniel
Taylor, and Samuel Radclid, all Of New York Russell
Sage, of Troy, exM c.; Messrs. Pearsag and Bergen
Of Brooklyn; Colonel Hagadorn Of the Troy Budget;
Doctor solmon SKINNER Of weschester the editors of
democratic papers in Goshen Geneva Syracuse Buffalo,
Poaghkeepsie White Plains, Peekskl and Albany Judge
Bovine OF Osego, and others Of equal prominence in the
hard rheli ranks. Fernando Wood engaged in
mee during the greater part Of the proceedings
He however, into the where the meeting was
held before tue close.
Nj. Edwin Croswel, OF Wescheser county, chairman.
Mr. Croswell, however, engaged In the committee
room and sent word that he could come. Then Mr..
John A. Brewer, Of Queens county, was nominated as
chairman, but he excused himself the ground that he
was not master OF bis time, had letters TO answer,
really did not know anything about the objects or
purposes Of the meeting Then Mr.. Birdsal, of Orange
county, nominated Judge Daniel D. Aiken Of Duchess
Messrs. Williams Of Erie, Danfor,h Of Herkimer, James
soater and James T. Hosbrook respectively chosen
Vice Pres1ents and Messrs f. D. Sutherland George "
Green Of Orange VIM G. Biiea OF Batavia Ratified Of
Kings, and Little OF Putnam, Secretaries.
The organization of the meeting having been thus effect
ed member declared TO have been his understanding
that the meeting to be private for consultation
he that there were reporters present. and he asked
il would not be in accordan with the intentions
objects of the meeting have reporters excluded
Mr. DANIEL TAYLOR did not think SO. He always
opposed to secresy, and thought that would be to their
advantage 10 have all the publicity possible given to their
proceedings.
Dr. SKINNER fully eoncurred with Mr.. Taylor He wish
wanted TO have DO persons participate their proceedings
except those who had been invited
Mr.. MING moved for the appointment Of sergeant at
arms
Another MgxaER regarded It as being considerable Of
nunhug 10 have tue doora Shut and yet reporters admit
ted.
Mr. MING apparently took the same view OF the matter
for be withdrew his motion for the appointment OF
Dr. SKINNER expressed his desire TO hear the report OF
the committee that WAS appointed last meeting.
MEMBER explained that the committee were engage
In In theirY re-
port. II would soon be ready.
Pending It's reception movement was made 70 have the
counties OF the State called TO which Of them
represented but after three countes-Albany Broom,
and Coumbawere responded for, the call suspend
cd the meeting we're unable TO see any benefit they
were TO derive from it,
Pending the call It was ANNOUNCED by gray bearde,
gentleman that Colonel Stone, member Of the State Com
mee bad desired him to say that he not on Peter
Caggers slate" The announcement seemed TO have been
very favoraby received This gentleman also declared
that he desired the OF the democratic party be-
that depended the salvation Of the country This
was regarded as pretty good joke and many enjoyed
Mr. PARSER the editor of the Geneva Gazette presented
the following report of the committee appointed The
last meeting
The committee appointed under and IN pursuance Of the fol-
Beaoved 1bata committee of from escb judicial dis
state Com niee 10 order produce unity
a Of Ss 81 e be
made subsequent the next stats election and that this
Noon, at he sSSse New soIff ~ ' '''' l''A' "
sa BY he an
and We sanes secretary, and letter, OF which the
S S S. Of se
state Committee at Buffalo,
DEAN RICHMOND Ssq, Chairman Of the State Genital
democratic party representing nearly every Congressional
district The s,ae held nd This y 81 The ION com
fer with the State Central Committee subjects of vital
mtts you and to rsspsct
fully solicit early meeting of body 70 the end
m
n' AN''sS"F shNHsDo WOOD, Chairman of Committee
On The 2ls. inst reply Of which the following lisa copy.
DEAR smI received your letter Just essing for
raj as
81 c sss psr " s e esa
With sush colleagues as have seen and from know
viii be happy to bear any from you others
time and place Of the meeting of onmes as
receive any auggesons that may desirable
It, DEAN RICHMOND.
Your Committee has yet informed of any meeting
BEEN taken Of respectful reaass hat such meeus
S e Ser s s
communicating with The state Committee has therefore failed
pondans. o Re sa f1sf he
s pssSoa. Of the
bage the 10Th inssn deem this nt occasion suggest
ssa Of IN
6e1veB or those win whom we act, should,
tuent be set forth with clparness and decision.
The chief desire of those democrats who convened pre-
liminary meeting at the AsOr House the Nav we
understand that the time for the selection dele.
Ruies chosen TO represent the State of
Charleston Democratic Presidential Convention be not earlier
than December nexin other words that the ang con
venuone the political campaign and the general election of
1859 be suffered 10 pass over without an agitation Of Pres
dental preferences strife between the friendn
names, threatened with In our ranks 10
eminently proper and moderate dere which have
yet had the opportunity of presenting formally the vss
Committee cannot surely be gnsad AM ongh not TO be mis-
represented 80 -
The of the meeting Of the 10th OF May the
OF particular candidate candidates. there
among the admirers and friends Of Of dis
tngushed saesmen whose claims viii probably be- urged
Chreson We are the only Of and harmony
In the ranks of party the advocates OF moderation
delay for the mutual good the proestsnss sgns forcing Int,
State convention and State during the present
and fall premature and damaging STRIFE which will
weaken organization distract Its and repeat tn,
dBasirous folly of the State Convention OF 1858 throwing
the threshold OF Presidential contest.
We entertain donbt the Of New York
be carried by the demo party In this year.
easily carried IN 1851 but ow than "a
1851 need what then had du happy ,en OF con.
caory and harmonious eeling need oblivion of past
difficulties AL will be Loaf the stata Convention shall follow