The New York herald., 1863-09-03
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Proceedings Of the New York Repuoll-
can State Convention.
Important Letter from President Lin
coin Regarding the Emanci-
patton Proclamation.
The Proclamation Endorsed as a War Measure
by the Convention.
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The Nominees and Platform Of
the Party.
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Defeat Of the Radical Section Of the
Republicans,
&C.. &C., 20.

Defeat of the Radical Section OF the
Republicans,
&C., &C., 10.
m SYRACUSE, Sept 2, 1858.
Great excitement prevailed among the delegates this
morning. All tho caucuses closed last night without
coming to any definite conclusion The radicals, in their
multitude counseors unable TO agree. Tho tactics
thoher side simply 20 follow their leader, who
DO guided simply by the action Of the radicals as
programme developed. Opposition to the radicals
their poston-Raymond and Clark b. Cochrane TO
lead
twas plainly to be at early hour this morning
shat the radio ds were somewhat alarmed and quite
osy Greeley asserted that verythng In aconfused
STATE and informed Of the candidates that
AFRAID that the other side would beat them Thoy, how
kept mp their braggadoc0 that tbey had the Con-
vention. The radicals gave out that they had aban-
aoned Opdyke for temporary chairman, under tho plea
Shat they did not deem policy TO him, aud that
Ward Hunt to be their temporary chairman. This
dodge talked over for some time, when the word
headquarters that Opdyke 70 be the man.
ght is then the response from the other side.
This added confusion and when the Convention met,
o'clock A. NJ, everything the appearance
q iainty than at any other hour. But
thing very apparent and that that the radicals
frightened and the other side quite jubilant. The
states OF the sides assumed definite form this
morning. The radicals were dropping the new ticket
Acdge, and running Robinson for denomination. Tho
sther side pushing Thomas w. Ocott for tho
plac. Three candidates urged for Secretary OF
6ta'c-D'rew, Porter Of N agara, and Senator Ball.
Others about as last Disht
Senator Low Chairman Of tho Central Committee called
The Convention order ss eleven O'Clock A. Tho hail
full. Both sides theSs promptly at the hour
c the Interpretation that he placed upsn the
resolution of the last Convention in regard 70 h duties
Aha same a. agreed upon IN Caucus.
Mayor ordyke Immediately rose and moved that the
organization OF the Convention be postponed until two
o'clock r NJ for the purpose Of giving further time 10
consult. 30 to harmonize matters.
THIS admission that the radicals had lost their
hold, and unable carry out their programme
Raym'nd the leader tho other side, seconded the
motion Both sides supported IT. but there largo
sass the body of tho Convention who cared nothing
about the tight Of the factous who vosed against IT. bat
tncy were in minority, and . recess taken.
IL hard 10 tell what win result from this postpone
mens taucussing now she order of ths DAY. The m
scaIs ~iI 70 bach down from their programme,
row follows.
NskM sYRAcum, Sept. 2-2PM.
Tho following committee from the radical de:Measrs
Dpdyke Truman and Ssasions-waitsd upon the Seward
the recess and proposed 70 compromise
ibe question Of organization BY taking Ward Hunt for
temporary chairman and Postmaster wakeman for per-
manont chairman. The latter refused point blank 70
ssrve.
The New York delegation immediately called meeting
and vote for permanent chairman, resulting in
Governor Morgan receiving some forty votes out Of MY
one, wakeman six and Opdyke three.
Messrs. Raymond Kelly and wakeman wsre appointed
committee TO inform tho radicals Of their choice.
opdyke out Of ned, the radicals insisting
chat Convention shall mot endorse Governor Morgan
hy making him chairman.
SYRACUSE Sept 2-30P.M.
The Committee In session. ndsavoring 70 harmonise
10 that beth wings Of tho party could manage 70
sssp In bed and finally concluded their abors about
swo r. NJ. and settled upon Hunt for temporary chair
man and wakeman for permanent They also marked
eat an entire ticket, deal throughont-Sedon for
Court Appeals Brady for Attorney General; Porter,
Niagara, for Secretary Of stase Olcott, Of Albany for
Comptroller Everett, for State Prison Inspector p.
Goodse OF Oneida r State Engineer; g. T. Haight for
Canal Commissioner and George W. Schuyler Of Tomp
kins for state Treasurer.
1t Is somewhat doubtful n that slate remains whole
bong Convention gets hold OF M Several Of the
persons named will Be nominated, but all. There is
strong feeling determination TO knock several holes
init
when the Convention was called 70 order Mr.. Ray
nond nominated Ward Hunt Chairman. A delegate
wanted 10 know II that according to the agreement
OF seifcousttuted compittee, who, was reported,
fixed up matters for tho Convention, and had bcon
dong work usually done by the Convention, and that
sco without authority This created little excite
mont, but soon passed ovo
when tho list Of delegates read and the name of
Governor Morgan announced, u was greeted with
general applause The radicals may try to keep down the
feeling, bat II Is impossible
rcuf~w ntsh tc
manner SELF. appointed, and two among them nos
delegates the Convention. had the effect TO harmonize
ihs conflicting elements, and tho Convention with
much harmony as though there had been no bitter feeling
md the machinery oiled with beet Iubrcatng oil ap
pIicd by old aud experienced hands
There was butter feeling against the estate" but tho
organization the Convection successful, and tho
happy bits a Mr. wakeman taxing the chair had the
eject q working up ssod ieelns that the estate
for tho nrst three Candidates through
smoothly Mr. perew maae remarkable run IN.
der the circumstances for secretary OF State, but
was unable beat Porter the "ssie candidate. Brady
dropped by virtue OF despatch received by Cover.
oot Morgan, asserting that be positively declined any
nomination. After considerable debate General John
cochrane UNANIMOUSLY dominated. The "siA,e"
d,daie nominated for Comptroller, when recess
iaken.
Aer recess he sasr candidate for state Treasurer
nOullhatta NituoNt ePl~rNont pos eohtEt tuck
tlaee 90 tho Canal Commissioner. On this tho siate'
xv broken and D MANN Brsce nominated ov or
PaiRLt the "sate candidate, BY vote OF 22o 49,
ms opened the way further smash up that dirsc
ton ara wm D. Taylor, ths present incumbent. beat
osdsei the "siaie" candidate fos state Engineer, by
~4e q IA 10 o. Tho tide BY this time was strong
4nas the "sAte candidate -s,s Prison inspector was
oos psesenied 70 tho Convention
zhe following letter from President Lincoln circa.
lated IN Inc Convention
LETTER FRon PRESIDENT LINCOLN or rHx BMAS.
CITATION PROCLAMATION.
Erpr rrIvp MsssHos, wAruscros, August 70. 1883
AT pxAs saas-Yous ssisr inviting me 20 attend mass
s,~rn~ AZ uneoodtnoai r-nIoo men 10 be held the