New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-11
ALBANY,
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ALBANY, n Y, Jan. 1O.-During the afternoon tbs
excitement over the Senatorial question was very
great AS the time for the caucus approached it wa.
even more intense, and the friends of Mr.. Conkhn.
and Davis were equally sanguine. John Morrssey
was on the ground but he seemed to take no ao,iyA
interest except to make inquiries. 1t is understood
he did not make any bets. The Republican capm.
met at o'clock Senator Folger President and
Messrs Terwilliger of the Senate, and Caldwell Of
the House acting Secretaries. On the calling Of
the roll it appeared that q Senators and 81 members
of the House were present An informal ballot wa.
then ordered Before il was taken, Mr. Roberts q,
Oneida arose and nominated Mr.. Roscoe COnkIia,
for Senator. Mr.. Roberts said that Mr. COnklings
course in the House of Representatives entitled bm
TO recognition. As member Of the Ways and Means
AMI Reconstruction Committees he was true TO hi.
party and his country. His further services in lift
ing the vail from the massacre Of Balls Bluff and in
showing up the Haddock bounty frauds were
also alluded to. His election was due a.
recognition of the youth and vigor o,
the great Republican party, he was its
most brilliant exponent OF these qualities Mr.
Burroughs of Erie arose in behalf of Western New.
York TO present its claims and said thot during tina
whole history of the State no Senator had ever been
chosen from the section west Of Cayuea Bridge-a
men, As representative Of that section be presented
the name Of Noah Dagis an able lawyer and an
upright Judge who has been always true to
the principles Of the party. Since the com
mencement of the war no man had done so much
TO mold and guide the sentiment Of the people Of his
section Both by his pen and his tongue he had con-
tributcd to the National cause, and his services
deserved recognition. Mr. Henry Smith Of Albany
said that if local considerations to be consulted
his county should be recognized for the valiant bat
ties OF the Republican party had placed her among
the pillars Of that party The candidate he wOuid
namc had been in both branches of the Legislature,
a member Of the Constitutional Convention, and an
able and upright Judge As Senator, although in
some minor matters he may have differed with his
patty he had always remained true to the principles
upon which he was elected. When Mr. Johnson held
forth the whole power of the Government to seducs
our REPRESENTATIVES from their principles, lie stood
firm and unfolding That man was Ira Harris OK
Albany. Mr.. Gibbs Of Delaware placed IA nomins-
ton the name of Judge Ransom Balloon OF Bing-
hamton, Judge of the Supreme Couit and indorsod
his claims as q good and true Republican, deserving
of recognition Dr. Travers of Westchester arose to
place in nomination man who needed no encomiuIns
"A man who did more than any other man to place
victories on our banncrs--thc foremost man of his
country-Slr Greeley. IN presenting his name he
did it without any authority from slr Greeley what
ever. Mr. Greeley did not come here to seek votesf
neither would he allow any else 10 do so for him.
The Office must seek him. not he the office; and Mr.
Trayers hoped such would be the opinion Of the eau
Gus They owed him the office Tor the work he has
done in behalf of the party. None equaled nm IN
unmasking treason, and none have gwen SO
hard blows for freedom everywhere as Mr.. Horace
Greeley Senator Crowley in speech on behalf OF the
Young men of the West. seconded the nomination
of Mr. Davis in n short and eloquent speech. Senator
White seconded the nomination of Mr.. Conkimg
Mr. Whites first choice was George William Curtis
but ms that able and eloquent gentleman was not IN
the field he looked about and found that the man
best fitted by his previous course and ability was
Roscoe Conkling. The people Of New-fork wanted
q voice in the legislative hass, and the man bess
fitted for that position was Roscoe Conkling. As the
names Of each of the gentlemen nominated were
nounced by the Speaker they were greeted with loud
applause.
The informal ballot was then taken amid no Little
excitement Senator White and Representatives
Tarbox and Shots acted rs telers. As the members
went MP 70 deposit their ballots. the greatest curos
ty existed among the outsiders, some OF them VEN
turing inside the ratings. As the votes were being
counted every one was coniecturing the result and
when Chairman Folger raped for order, it seemed
as If every one held his breath. On the announcer
mcnt that Mr. Harris had received 81 Davis 50.
Con',iug 49, Balcom :, Greeley 8, and Folger l. there
was a great deal of twttering and the Davis men
looked jubiant. Conklugs friends scattered around
everywhere AMI seemed 10 vie with Harris IN look
ing after the interests OF their nominees. Amid the
confusion. Mr.. Tmyers withdrew the name Of Mr.
Greeley
motion was then made to go into another in
formal ballot but a friend of NJ. Davis moved 10
amend by going into formal one which was carried
raising additional hope in the hearts Of the Davis
men. Daring the voting in this b Hot tie button
holers were buster than ever A the votes were
being counted everyoue's eyes We're bent on the
teors, and when the vote was announced II created
some surprise especially among Coukings friends
II stood.
Vlrris. ............ Balloon .-..............l
Conkn. .............59 Folgcr -....-...-........l
IldA -..----+i
II was evident Harrs's friends were wayorng and
the Davis and Conling button -ho,rs made desperate
efforts TO gain them for their nominee During tho
whole time OF taking the next ballot, importuning
the members WAS the principal business of the flcor
The Clerk announced the result, which as fol-
lows:
Harris. IS Days............--.-. q
COnkling .....--..-... a BGlcom .-...-...-.....
Then another ballot was called, anu during the
voting the excitement increased to fever eat As
the tellers were counting, members were crowding
around their desk. The ballot announced, and
il gave great hope Tor Mr. Conkling's friends. It
was:
Couking. ............ 81 Davis $3.50. ..-...-...O
Harrls.-.--..-----.....-.6
Two votes only were wanted TO give Conkling the
Senatorship His friends became anxious and every
Harris man was surrounded by n Davis and ConklinS