The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-11
gessss Conkling Nominated BY the Rspubll-
sausand &c. Murphy " tho Democrats.
Ratification Of tho Constitutional Amsud
s ment in tho Assembly. n
the UNDERGROUND RAllRososcHeME.
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The ss.atsrial Cessese-Repshascass aad
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ALBANY, Jan. 1os 1851
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS rsslt+e
The republican met in the Assembly Chamber
At seveu O'Clock this evening" Of the seats being
occupied and the galleries and Hobbies crowded with
spectators All but members and reporters were cleared
from the floor The room brilliantly lighted and
presented quite animated appearance.
Senator Low called tho assembsgc to order and nomi.
mated Senator Charles r. Toger Chairman, which
adopted. Messrs. James Terwger and Luther G. CaidL
well, clerks Of the Senate and Assembly. were chosen
Secretaries One hundred and eight members answered.
to their names, and Mr. Parker OF Cayuga moved 60
into informal ballot foe United States Senator which
agreed TO.
Mr.. Roberts. Of Utica, proposed the name Of Roscoe
Conkng on behalf OF Oneida county accompanying II
with an earnest appeal in favor Of his nomination. II
ne should be elected he M Conkling) would DO true to
his duty, true to tho Empire State. the great
republic The speaker asked for the nomination OF Mr.
Conkling recognition Of the claims of party now
struggling for just and safe reconstruction
Mr. r, L. Burrows, of Erie, presented the claims of
Western New York. During the whole history Of New
York had United States Senator been chosen by
any party from portion Of the State west OF Cayuga
bridge He then presented the Of Noah L. Davis
Of Orleans countyons In every fitted to ornament
and ably al the position OF United States Senator His
was familiar to all an able lawyer and upright
judge; able to advocate By his pen and tongue all
TIA questions exciting the public mind His voice had
done mould and guido tho sentiment OF Western
New York in The right direction no one had done more
Hs % Albany Se assume.
claims Of the two candida&er already nominated, and
conteaded that mere local : alterations should not
sr 81 oss snd veil s.s
in tho aaifs Of tho naiisn should be selected such
In the person Of Judge Ira Harris who present nled
the exalted position Of United states Senator
RANSOM Baicom, OF Dnghamton. II 81
Mr. Travis OF Westches'er county, nominated Horace
Greeley, Of New York, 10 short speech.
Davis; and Senator Hoyt seconded the nomination %
Rcsccs Conkling. The names q members were then
in the box held by the leers. During the counting OF
the votes intense but subdued excitement prevailed
with great eagerness AT last the elIers finished their
abovs the Chairman raped the desk with his gavel
and announced that the vote ready TO BE- declared
following "a the resuh Of the informal balotconk-
ling, So; Harris, 81 Davis, 20; Dscom, Z; Greeley O.;
M burrows moved that fprsa ballot now bs taken,
aud this being carried the names wore again Called and
me o. 10
50: Harris ~ Balloon, q scattering NECESSARY 70
A third formal ballot placed ,As voting .hus:-Conk
ling. As; Davis - Harris. Is: Balcom, q Al.
The scene became deeply exciting, and the friends
room using ali the OF persuasion gain over waver
ing voters Tho Fourth formal ballot stood -Conking.
The next ballot was vit!ated by n excess of votes and
II rumored about that this was done plrposey 10
give time in negotiating with parties undecided how to
ConkIing, who received Atty nine votes Davis getting
forty -nne and scattering one The announcement
received With cheers. and the caucus then adjourned.
After tho adjournment Of the caucus tho friends OF
Mr. Conklng rushed excitedly TO the Deavan House to
congratulate the nominee and In Ten minutes his rooms
were crowded with shouting roaring. enthusiastic
crowd Mr. Conklng did not appear for some time, but
when he did he nearly pulled to pieces and inn
greater mass cIamored Tor him to outside He
refused however to leave his ROOM and the midst or
repeated Interruptions spoke As foiloWs:-
GENrrxxxs--Coud take all OF you by the hand at
and then cndeavor 70 express my thanks for your
generosity and cordiality could not give utternce to
as much obligation TO each OF those who have
borne with such gaantry and devotion through the
earnest just closed. Among all the Of
qualification belonging TO II there 10 nothing OF per-
sonai character which I shah remember with moro
pleasure than tho liberation and good with
mas Wa ana nss
temper can say sincerely thst shall carry away
feeling toward any one save tbst OF hndness This
names have been presented, aud Of the friends who
have borne them with suoh esthusAsm through the
Of having no friends 70 reward and no enemies 70
punish. Let me adopt the lass Of this sentiment with
Out ss n Ii, me sa Cu h ina ~ ss s aSa
earnest generous and TINE, and with the
young men who, making me their standard bearer have
contested with honor OF the hottest fields
lost in the politics OF the Empire State. vociferous
Here the speaker was interrupted by cries of Come
outside" in the midst Of which Lyman TremaInc sp.
peared and was called to speak He responded thus
GEsrs.rs-I simply cA.s 70 pay my respects . The
Union party Of the State a. Now York While have no
word 70 in derogation % the distinguished men who
joce that you have selected emphacay the represen.
tatve man Of YOUR pasty on the floor OF the Senate
said that We wanted nan who for six years would NOS
suffer the State Of New York TO be vocescsstcheers
and every man who had the interest o. this great party
and could not fail TO see that f Rosres Conki ng was
elected New York would BIO hoard during the next
six q. years would no. sispse, during which tho NEST
exciting questions uyon which parties vere divided
would Be brought before TIE people through repre-.
sentative the Senate chamber without having the
voice q n. s me ss:ra
ssa" O. ai Srshs:s Ssy j this day
Il desnies, and ne barnacss wsh BE- shaken a 70 -
= Ss @ Cha. Ss man sss = ii oho
brains that rejoice, gentlemea, with you aad the
young man OF this State and u the republican pnry
who Do It's work and who have right 70
measure its sense, because this triumph y not
The triumph. q gold Cries a. "Good, good. so
Money has flsn powerless bsfore tho young and lon
hearted OF tho party who rallied around
this chisfais Of theirs and ~ because we regtsd him
not only able. but 90 honest men, who will re-
man incompatible either against the influence OF gold
or the nfuenco OF our rscreant President tCnes Of
'Ssood gced1 ay we have night 10 rejoice because
the age q medocrty has gene by tho ago0f mbeciity
has acUa Cries a. 'tThats so"J The age Of
brain ,and intellect has come, and will conclude by
saving that conndenA that Roscoe Coakng. your,
honorsd ssnstor elect Will In the fuure In the past
prove to be IN honor and an ornament 70 the Union
party and 70 tho Staseef New Yoah.
several other spee1hes made By General Bruce,
Rsfus Andrews, Seaasor whito Asssmblyman Parker
and others df tA
pointed 70 wait on Judge Davis. who soon entered the
room and In very neat speech congratulated Mr. Conk-
ling GA his suooess Mr. Conkling In reply, made
another speech The crowd continued I'll late hour
about the hotel, drinking cheering and congra,uiang
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