The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-15

The Douglas Democratic Convention,
SYRACUSE, August II, 1850.
The attendance at the Douglas Democratic State Con
venton promises from present appearances to be unu
suay large. The hotels rapidly filling up and some
are already crowded. Probably greater number Of
outsiders arc here already than at any convention fol
some years past The character Of the delegations ap
pears much better than the average, many promnen,
democratic names from different parts Of the State being
on the list.
The main excitement therefore, turns upon the old con
test for the seats Of New York city between Tammany
ana Mozart. Mayor Wood is not present The delsga
ton nom Mozart Hail. led by Benjamin Wood were early
on the ground, closely followed by the Tanmany dele
gates, under the leadership Of Tappan, Kennedy and
Clancy Much embarrassment caused to the leaders
Of the party BY the renewal Of this quarrel At this time
While an earnest desire felt 70 combine all the strength
possible Douglas the leaders of the party contend tina
1t impossible TO do anything but recognize the regu
larity Of Tammanv Hall to the exclusion Of the Nozar
delegates.
The democrats Of the interior Of the State however
feel strong disposition, in view Of the large vote
Mayor Wood in the mayoralty election, to cast aside al
questions Of regularity and admit both delegations with
power to cast half the vote OF each after the custom
The National Convention Caucusses have been held on
both sides The Mozarts take a moderate ground, asking
that both sides be admitted although they declare the
belief that Tsmmany has now very little power The
Tammany delegation, on the other hand talk high de-
cnrpg they will lot take seats If the Mozart Hall dele
gates are admitted, and asserting that any compromise
with Fernando Wood will do more injury than good
The State Central Committee held meeting. There was
The probability appears to be that Judge Pratt of On
ondsgs, will be the temporary chairman Of the Conven.
ton and Judge Willard of Saratoga the permanent Pre-
VIM. b. Ludlow Of Suffolk, has been mentioned in con-
necton with the nomination for Governor position Of
permanent President, but he declines both.
Ex Senator VIM Kelly will Undoubtedly be the unani-
nous no @nee OF the Convention for Governor and the
ticket will probably be completed with Judge Allen for
Canal Commissioner; and Mr. Rhoades the present in
cumbent, for state Prison Inspector.
The State Committee have decided TO issue tickets of
admission primarily both sets OF delegates from he
city on New York This is regarded favorable 70 q
compromise.
The present indications that while the res uarty Of
the Tammsny Hall delegates will be declared resolu-
ton viii be adopted 10 admit both Of delegates
DAVID ;, sey mour Potter Cagger and Benjamin Wood
Horeto sey mour and Dean Richmond are at the SYRIA
House.
The Globe gotel is we'll filed with delegates mainly
from the rural d.stricts -
The crowd in the city s aurner ted by f attendance
Of the Committee Of hrtyw OF the Bell Everett party,
VINO are charged with ts dnty Of deciding what action
shall be had wh regard to the electoral ticket
Gov. Hunt, Hon James Brooks, Hon. George Briggs,
lorenzo Burrowes, General Prescott David Russell, and
other leaders Of that party are present
The committee had meeting at six O'Clock to night at
inc GLOBE hotel After exchanging vw as to the expe
pdsnoy OF union with the Douglas democrats, the
unanimous sentiment appeared to be in favor OF that
union, for the purpose Of defeating lincoln
Bell Everett, public meeting was held night which
was quite numerorsly attended. procession with
snsparences banners aud torches paraded the streets
ringing bells some of VIII oh borne sticks and
others drawn on carts. somewhat ludcrous incident
was presented by parcel of boys followed the pro-
cession, RIGGING several small bes and shouting "suc-
top, auction :" The meeting vas held at wistpe Hall
Wtad rf,oa ia
by Governor Hunt, James Brooks and Hon. VIM. Dull,
and considerable enthusiasm manifested The
irg the union OF all conservative elements against Lin
coin The committee Of the Bell and Everett party meet
again N the morning They VII select the names
which they desire 70 have placed the Douglas
electoral ticket. Washington Hunt will probably
be IN elector at large with srrnkng Of electors among
the districts Moses Patten will probably be the eector
from the Albany district The Tammany delegation take
alarm the decision Of the State Committee 10 favor Of
scmtrg both sets by tickets at the arst assembling Of
the Convention They declare positively their intention
70 swithdrs~, In care the Mozart delegates ad-
niues permanently, and support the Douglas electoral
III event that the State ticket nominated here will
get 10 eco votes Ia the city.
Bon VIM Kelly was In Albany 70 day, and while not
desrous ibst his name should be used will accept the
nomination. Imuel Sfetson talked OF for Lieutenant
Governor in case Judge Allen declines.
The train Just arrived brings largo addition TO the
crowd, and the principal hotels begin overflow.
lively interest In the proceedings Of the deren caucuses
appears 10 be manifested By outsiders
The State Committee created by the Young Mems De-
mocratic Convention Al Saratoga, Is present.
The subject n Union eectoral ticket brought up
before the State Committee. and unanimous sentiment
expressed 10 favor OF any honorable arrangement
that could ne made n unite the opposition the
pablicans, but practical difficulty against this expe
repced from the Tact that opening presented for
by the Convention 81 last week. and there pro
position for union before the COMMITTEES. Several sus
geetons the subject were made but none Of them
were definitely shaped The Committee meet again To-
morrow.
Nest the principal democrats in the state are now
here.