The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-18
CLOSE DIVISION OF TEE FACTIONS.
The Followers OF Lincoln and Sup
p0rters Of Andy johnson.
THE WEED INTEREST PARAMOUNT.
Movements OF the Custom House
OMcials.
&C.. &c., &c.

The Hrst formal demonstration OF the organized politics
Of this State had last evening at the Asor House in
the meeting OF the State Central Committee Of tho Union
party An unusual congregation OF the outside lights OF
the republican organization was convened, the prevail
ing political excitement for few days past having drawn
delegations from various parts of the State The i'm
poance of tire occasion and great interest felt 10 the
aspect OF parties were cvnced very plainly in the
crowd Some of the heaviest guns, politically, we're
seen in the lobbes and very earnest and prayerul
pect was put on for tho occasion Rather novel appear
auce of harmony and fraternity was witnessed between
philosophers who heretofore INDUCED in notorious
acrmony of feeling and of phrase former gatherings
The usual smart sharp loud toned talk which cbarac
tezes other occasions Of tho kind cuously absent
and the Incidental drinks were slipped With droll
soemnity which was equally strange and suggestive.
The committee men, when they had nil got together
in room up stairs, held tedious session Of some two
hours Nothing very animated or spicy cDlivcned
the proceedings although good deal Of significant talk
In dun way was had.
Mr. Charles jones' OF Brooklyn, presided ns chairman,
and Waldo ~ Potter, of saraeca, acted as secretary
The business Of interest before the meeting the
call OF convention The date the place and the terms
in which this call should be made engaged debate
zach Of these points cciting differences Of opinion.
The question TO time date on which the conven
tion should be held the matter 10 regard to which
anything like the old dividing line The friends
OF Weed had concluded to favor late date, and their
antagonists the Chase radicals, urged as early day as
possible.
Hamilton Harris brother Of the Senator, led the lat
ter radical tactics in ne ton for the 13ih Of septem
Der Tho Weed her favored the 2b'b or 2'ih but after
discussion, presented the goth OF September as
test OF strength.
The vote was e but by the casting vote Of the chair
the Weed interest prevailed, and the 29tb o: Sep
TENDER made .he day. Other points were earned In
like manner showing ~ any tendency tn a division
very close vote, tie Weed iEteres! prevailing.
The terms Of The call give alike the views nf both fac
tons combined was resolv ed that when issoed II
should be N crmsfor convention OF those VINO pro,
fesscd the principles and supported the administration of
Abraham Lincoln ana Of those who would endorse and
sustain Andrew Johnson
The will take place at Syracuse some effort
having been made carry IL to Utica Saratoaa IL
win comprise three delegates from each Assembly dis
trct IN the State
The discussion In regard to the terms Of tie call ndi
that while the republican character of the party
was 20 be symbozcd in the terms referring TO Lincoln,
the additional appeal 20 all who would support the ad
minstratop Of Andy Johnson meant TO render the
call broad enough TO take any coalition acccssious
which II shonld be deemed cxpcdient To entertain
As the case stands at this nrst stop in the action
of the republican organization the councils of Mr. Weed
appear to D. paramount There was nat concession on
must stow away their negro suffrage programmc for
more favorable opportunity than they viii have this
year Since the advent Of the new Collector Preston
King, the most astonishing change has taken place
among the radicals they appear hushcd aud subdued,
like whipped children.
DEPARTURE or PRESTON KING.
The vcegcrent Of Andy johnson, in the paradise Of
Office seekers the Custom House, has taken his de-
parure, TO be absent for some days in St. Lawrence
county He left yesterday afternoon, having entertained
extensive lcvee Of anxious patriots all day. After
careful scrutiny Of his method II II safe to pronounce
him TO be admirably qualified for the arduous duty OF
receiving an onslaught Of applicants Fat aud genial,
patient and intelligent with temper md manners sug.
gesng the best models OF "the gentleman OF the old
school," he is endowed with most fortunate qua6ca-
tious for Collector.
THE NAVAL OFFICER.
Is understood that Mr. Odcll filed his bonds in due
form yesterday and win take up his position In due
course on the first Of the month
THE DEMOCRACY IN MOTION.
The State Central Committee OF the democratic party
will meet to-day at Albany TO tx the day, place and
terms OF call for State convention OF their party.