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New York Democratic state Convention.
NEW YoRK, Sept. l4.--The State Conven-
ton of the Democrats, for the nomination Of
candidates for State Offices, will meet at Syra-
cuse to-day.
The principal interest in the proceedings of
the Convention will center in the detormina-
ton of the method Of choosing delegates to the
National Convention at Charleston. 1t is be-
lieved, however, that considerable majority
will be in favor of electing the delegates at
once, instead Of by the district system. The
psesent State officers, with the exception of
Gideon j. Tucker, Secretary of State, will
probably be nominated. Mr.. Tucker declines
denomination, and his place on the ticket
will most likely be filed by Floyd Jones or
| Judge Scott. Many Of the prominent men Of
tho party are in attendance, including Daniel
Dickinson, Fernando Wood, Dean Richmond,
Peter Cagger and others.
| SYRACUSE, September 14.-The Democratic
State Convention met here to-day. There were
two Conv entions, Soft and Hard, organized in
one hall--Thomas g. Alvord, Speaker Of the
Assembly, acting as the Chairman of the Wood
Convention, and John Stryker of the Regency.
A scene of great excitement prevailed, and
some terrible rows and fighting occurred among
the shoulder hitters. Marshal Rynders was
assaulted by Hard boy. The Soft Conven-
tion finally adjourned, leaving the Hards in
possession of the hall. Fernando Wood then
made bitter speech, attacking the Softs as
disorganizers in leaving the Convention. Mo-
tions were carried in choosing the committee,
Mr.. Stryker, the Hard Chairman, was knocked
off tho platform. The Hards finally adjourned,
when Mr.. Stryker again took the chair and
organized the Convention.
The excitement continues as the time of the
meeting of the Democa VIC Convention ap-
proaches. Tickets ofradmission to the hall
have been issued to all the delegates and con-
testants.
Fernando Wood, John A. Green, Gideon
J. Tucker and other Hards have been in ses-
sion this morning, and resolved to claim a
hearing before the committee on the New
York contested seats, and oppose to the ex.
tremty any attempt to settle that question
by resolution.
Mr.. Dickinson advocates equal representa-
tion for Mozart and Tamnany on the door,
and counsels moderation.
Messrs. Rogers, SOhell and Mather do not
act cordially with the Wood party.
Edwin Crosswell is here, and has been in
con sultation with Wood and Dickinson.
The Convention will organize temporarily at
| noon.
The Softs are confident, and talk Cancellation.
The Wood men positively insist on selecting
all their share Of delegates to Charleston
| themselves.
Before twelve O'Clock tho gallery was
crowded densely with spectators.
A large number of delegates was present,
with number of outsiders. Immediately on
| &c Gra;kA ,rA
rec, jumped on the floor and moved that
Thomas J. Alvord be temporary Chairman Of
the Convention. The vote was put and car
ried. Intense excitement followed, minority
of the Convention being 50 taken by surprise
as to prevent any attempt at amendment. In
stantly on the vote being declared, Mr.. Alvord,
who was on the platform, took tho Chair and
called the Convention to order.
motion was then made to elect Mr.. Spank.
land and z. B. Hall Secretaries. This was
also carried amid q perfect panic on the part
of the Softs. G. d. Murray Immediately took
the floor aud moved the following resolutions:
Resolued, That regretting the difficulty in
the Democratic party in tho city of New York,
this Convention will not decide upon the regu-
larity of the two existing organizations there,
and hereby admit to seats both the delegations
from that city, with equal rights upon this
foor.
Loud and overpowering shouts of--"Ques-
tion, question" from all parts of the hall.
Mr.. Cochran then took the floor, but for q
long time his voice was drowned in the shouts
for question, and the most deafening uproar.
Jumping on seat, Mr.. Cochran continued
amid immense excitement, which continued
until Peter Cagger took the platform, called
! the Convention to order, and nominated John
Stryker, of Rome, temporary chairman.
An immense riot followed, during which
Capt. Rynders came forward in support Of
Mr.. Cochran, when he was Immediately con-
fronted by Sheehan and Roe, and blows were
partially struck. Callahan, 2 New York boy,
sprang at Wood, exclaming, "You must stop
this fight" Speaking at this time was i'm
possible, owing to the fighting and dreadful
row.
John Stry ker was moved as temporary Chair
man by Cagger, and was knocked down by one
of the Wood men. He was not hurt, though
knocked of tho platform. The excitement
was most intense at this time. Stryker, in
dumb show, adjourned his Convention, and
Wood moved regular motions for committees,
and made a speech, bitterly attacking the dis
organizers as he called those who had left.
The motions were all put and declared car
rleu. otryRer na'lnS ueo!aTcu inc CohVen-
tion adjourned till P. NJ, all the Convcn-
tion, except the Wood men, then withdrew.
1t was impossible to soc how many remained
in the hall, in consequence Of the immense
crowd of outsiders.
! At 1]5 P. M. there WAS no further meeting,
but the Wood men remained in possession Of
the ball.
Epening.--A resolution to appoint delegates
to the Charleston Convention was introduced,
when % motion made to postpone its consid-
erntion was voted down. A resolution was
adopted authorizing the Chairman to appoint
two delegates from each Judicial District o
report the names of two delegates 10 Charles
ton from each Congressional District. The
vote was almost unanimous.
The Convention then adjourned till to-
| morrow.