The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-02
THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN.
Meeting OF the Union Nominating Cor
ventfOvr.

THE PUuTlCAL CAMPAlGM.
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Meeting OF the Union Nominating Com
vention.
This Convention composed of six delegates from each
ward in the CITY, met Monday evening at the Cooper
Insti tute-Dr Austin in the chair The object OF the
meeting, As announced by the presiding officer, the
nomination Of county officers. After the calling Of tho
roll and dhe reading Of the minutes OF the last meeting
Mr. FAKK moved that before proceeding with the nomi
nations committee Of six be appointed confer with
other similar organizations.
This motion was eloqueny and vehementy opposed by
Dr. SKINNER who believed in independent action live
ly discussion followed and the subject was finally laid on
the table till after the nominations made.
john c. HAcx moved that the resolution passed at the
last meeting to make nominations should be rcconsdered
Lost.
motion was made to appoint committee Of six con-
sstng Of two from each party represented in the Con-
venton to submit what proportion Of tho Offices should
BIO given to each party represented, and that tho
committee be appointed by the chairman Carried unan
mously.
Tho CHAIRMAN announced the committee in accordance
with the resolution and on motion, they retired 70 re-
turn and report in half hour During their absence tho
varied by the efforts Of outsiders TO obtain i'd
mission and Of insiders to counteract them.
The committee absent over two hours, and having
returned reported that they under difficulty to
what was their duty temporarily but agreed TO givea
majority Of the offices to the republicans The report was
laid on the table and the committee discharged.
motion to adjourn was lost.
motion TO give the democrats the office OF Sheriff. tho
republicans that OF District Attorney and the Unionsts
that OF County Clerk, laughed at and voted down.
An informal vote was taken for Sheriff. but can
didate received much twenty votes out Of eighty
five and the Convention then adjourned
Republican County Convention.
The Republican County Convention assembled at tho
Of Twenty third street and Broadway Monday
evening to nominate candidates for the Offices Of Sheriff.
County Clerk District Attorney Supervisors and Coronors
ctoI
O'Clock by Frederick Conkng Esq of the Fifteenth ward,
who acted chairman. The roll Of delegates called
all persons being excluded who not members Of the
Convention and after little wrangng the Convention
took recess for fifteen minutes Contestants appeared
from the Seventh and Twentieth wards the latter with.
drawing and the former being referred to the COMMITTEES
At twenty minutes to nine O'Clock the Convention waa
again called to order. Some discussion here arose
corning the filling of vacancy in tho First ward one OF
tho delegates being resident Of the city Of Brooklyn al
Mr. john KEysKR. OF the Ninth ward, from the Com.
mittee Credentials, reported in favor Of admit.
ting both delegations from the contested Seventh
ward, allowing them the privilege of casting fvd
votes II decided by the Convention that the TIVE
delegations from the seventh ward should retire and
select five Of their number TO cast their vote. ltd
later in the evening the delegations returned having de-
cided upon FIVE.
On motion the Convention went into nominations fof
County Clerk the delegates from each ward being called
in successon as an Informal call for candidates Tor thai
office.
On the call, Messrs. Hoxie, Clark, Spencer, Kirby,
Ketchum, Kirbey, bikes and others were nominated
MrvAN buren, of the Twenty first ward here advocated
tho propriey Of the Convention adournng for ono
week order to await the action Of the other nominating
bodies, that they might endorse their candidates II
were thought proper
Mr. KuGER Of the Ninth ward, stated as his opinion
that it would be much better for tho Convention TO q
with their nominations at once independent OF any
| other body.
Much discussion here ensued relative to the adjourn
Of the Convention Several delegates strongly ad.
vocated the proposed adjournment the ground that
the ticket that night nominated would not have the
slightest chance Of Tho public opinion desired
| it, and the interests Of the county ALSO
Alderman DAYTON, from the Nineteenth also opposed
| the adjournment p. I,
| when the motion was lost, by ayes "A, noes SO.
motion then made to vote vipa for candi.
date for County Clerk the ayes and noes being again
taken upon the question Carried The ballot stood al
follows-Gcorge W bikes, ~ Joseph Hoxe, "a; Edgar
Kechdm, is; Marx 3, Wheeler Samuel Scott spen.
son. 4 A. Bakely s: J. Southwell, &C. Wimut, Peter
Ross, l: +. Conkling,1.
On motion, the Convention adjourned to next Monday
evening, It bcing after twelve O'CLOCK
Republican Judiciary Convention.
This Convention consisting Of five delegates from each
ward last evening at the republican headquarters,
corner OF Broadway and Twenty third street. Sinclair
Tousey Esq, was elected Chairman.
Alderman DAYTON moved that Lewis B. Woodruff and
Murray b. Hoffman DO nominated Judges Of the Su.
peror Court.
DAVID DUDLEY FIELD moved an amendment thaa
Thomas W. Cerke be nominated for reelection Judge
of the Supreme Court, L. B. Woodruff and Murray B. Ho
for the Superior Court and John r. Brady for tho
Court Of Common Pleas.
Mr. FITCH moved that Judge Maynard, OF the Marine
Court DO also nominated for reelection II better
that they should go the whole hog
Tho four candidates were then nominated by acca-
nation.
Mr. STEWART moved that committee of five be ap-
pointed confer with other parties not ocehoders or
candidates for Office to nominate candidates for District
Attorney and Judge Of Marine Court.
After some discussion 1t was decided to take an in
puys moved that Robert Adams be
nominated as Judge Of the Marine Court.
Mr.. NoRrHRor proposed Mr. Henry Brace:
The following gentlemen then offered candidates
for Judge of the Marine Court:Wiam Boycc, William
H. Anthem, John L. Lacksy, G. B. Wheeler John Weber
Tho roll was then called, with the Following result
Robert A. Adams received SO votes; Henry Brace,
osn wenns s'ysS 10
Wheeler, votes L. Lathrop, votes; Fernando Wood
vote, and John L. Stephens, Il vote.
motion being made to proceed to formal ballot,
Mr. Robert A. Adams received 81 votes and Mr. Shan
46 votes. On motion tho nomination Of Robert A.
Adams was made unanimous.
Mr. STEWART renewed his motion for an adjournment
for week. and the appointment Of committee Of five
to confer with other nominating bodies. The motion
The following gentlemen then offered candi-
dates for the Office Of District Attorney spen
Ger A. Oakley Hall John Sedgwick N J. Waterbury
Thomas B. Van Buren,.
An irregular ballot being talen gave the following re-
CharlesS Spencer receiving 80 votes "A Oakley Hall
Al votes j. Sedgwck IL votes N j. Waterbury, 3votes'
and Thomas B. Van Buren,, 4 votes.
formal vot then taken, which resulted in favor
OF A. Oakley Hall, who received 81 votes
On notion the nomination made unanimous.
Mr.. STEWART renewed his motion for committee Of
conference, which was finally carried.
The Chairman then appointed o. L. Stewart, A. w.
Bradford /. Dayton, D. d. Field and s. p butcher as
members Of the committees.
The meeting then adjourned subject to call from the
Chair
The New York Liquor Dealers State Com
vention.
SYRACUSE, N. r., Oct. 1, 1891
The Liquor Dealers Convention assembled in this city
this forenoon.