New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-09


supported Hoffman and Pruyn Governor and Leuten-
antGoyernor that they were active in the Philadelphia
and Saratoga movement; that they purchased in the
Tweddle Hall Democratic Conventions that they COM
bned TO defeat the Governors nominations TO the Senate
last Winter and that they the INSCRIPTIONS oppon
ents OF Mr.. FentOns nomination at Chicago in May.
Mr.. HALE was not aware that such resolution was TO
be offered, but nasmuch as his name had been men
toned the gentleman, in his position, was mistaken and
he felt himself called upon to say few words The gen
tleman says that opposed all the nominations made by
the Governor last Winter 1t s not true.
Mr.. SPENCERI said, and said what know TO be true,
that the gentleman from Essex Dr Hale) persstently
opposed all the more important nominations made 10 the
Senate by Gov. Fenton. Rounds of applause for
FentOnl
Mr. JOHN FITCH called groans for the traitor but
there was no response and he called TO order by the
Chairman.
Mr. HAIE-If the gentleman the left viii have lit
tie patience, he may secure the floor The gentleman
from Ncw-York ir Spencer says that opposed all the
important nominations made by the Governor to the SEN
ate Winter and that he knows that what he asserts
is true let say, in reply, that what he asserts Is
false absolutely false and he must know that 1t is false
Was the nomination Of Gen. Mclean for Auditor, an i'm
porant nomination. did all in my power to secure the
nomination OF that gentleman. supported other import
nominations but did not support any nomination
simply because they made by the Governor, but BIO
cause he believed that they were right and proper.
voted all those questions according 10 my oath and
responsibility. and was guided solely by my conscience
MY constituents are satisfied with my coursoas an evil
dence OF tins the fact that they have sent me here now
10 does not lie in the mouth Of the eminent counsel from
NewYork 10 arragn here elsewhere for my polit
zeal course, and perhaps his practice in the criminal
courts is his excuse for the reckless manner in which he
assas honor and ignores truth. Loud applause.l Mr..
Hale said he knew nothing OF the resolution before 1t was
read to the Convention and he certainly did not care to
serve under it.
Mr. SESSIONS declined TO on such n committee.
WALDO HUrCHfNs earnestly opposed the resolution as
unwise and unjust toward the only Republican organiza-
ton in the City Of Ncw-York and calculated, II
adopted 20 give life 20 the pretenslOns OF small
faction who not Republican At heart and who for the
past v or three years have doIe all their power TO
weaken tho party and give strength 10 tho opposition
He moved TO lay the resolution OF the table. Carried
f. NJ MADDEN moved that the subject be referred 10
committee be composed Of two from each judicial dis
trct except the First District.
A. X. PARKER thought that some Of friends had
mistaken the business OF the day The Convention was
not called to settle the longstandng fcud existing In
New-York but 10 ratify the nomination OF Grant aud
Coax, and TO make ticket that wil aid their election
and guarantee the supremacy OF the Republican party
He could not help saying. however. that the Republi
cans OF the city would conduct every political canvass
with the same persstency and pcrtnacity with which
they press their rival claims here be had doubt the
result would be- considerably increased Republican
vote In conclusion he moved that the committee under
the resolution Of Mr. Madden be instructed % report 90
the next state Convention which was carried VIII ap-
pause.
The Chair then announced the Committee on Contested
Seats and Permanent Organization. and the Convention
then took a recess until o'clock
The Convention called to order at $50 o'clock THIS
afternoon.
PEnuASENr ORGANIZATIONS.
The Chair announced the following Committee 90 In
quo into report tho State Convention. As TO
the Discussions IN the Republican Organization In New
York:
T. Madden, Of Orange Thomas ". jackson, Of Albany;
A. Y. Parker Of S. Lawrence r. ". Dwight Of Oreiea;
Norwood Bovine, Of Delaware; Lewis l.. smith, OF Ly-
ingston; and Norman Allen, Of Cattaraugu-.
Chauncey NJ. Dcpcw moved that the rules Of the last
assembly be adopted the rules OF tins body, far Is
applicable Carried.
Cen Gates, Of the Committee Permanent Organize.
ton, reported In favor Of Cen John Cochrane for Pre-
idcnt with list Of three Vice Presidents, and three See,
retares from each judicial district
Adopted with loud applause
SPEECH or GIN. CoCuRtSE.
On taking the chair Gen. COchranc WAS received win
applause He returned heartfelt thanks for the honT
conferred upon him. nud said that the proceedings u
day would be the torch which would spread tins
broad land and open into success. bringing win
It enduring peace. and a Union moro glorious
than revolutionary fathers gave They gave usI
fair government but not equality. Equality without
government is anarchy; and government without equal
ity "a despotisn. IL the Republican Union party
that gave equality with goyernmen-tho dual princi
pie OF the highest liberty. He euogzed Grant aud Col
fax, and congratulated the party on their nomination.
counseng wisdom and harmony In their deliberations.
and promised glorious success for the ticket to be nom
mated to-day.
Mr.. STEWART OF New-YorR moved that Committee Of
two from each judicial district be appointed to report the
names OF two Electors AT Large. Adopted
Mr.. c. NJ DErEw moved the appointment Of Com
mittee Of two from each Judicial district prepare and
report resolutions Carried.
EQUALIZATION or DIFFERENTIATION.
Mr.. PULLMAN Of New-York offered a resolution 10
equalze representation in future Republican State Con
venuons by providing that there shall be one delegate
from each Assembly district and additional delegate
for every 1900, or fraction Of 800 over $780,
Mr.. join FITCH moved TO hay the resolution on the
table Lost 49, and the resolution then adopted
2Os to l52.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
The PRESIDENT announced the Committee on Resou-
lions Mcssrs Waldo Hutchins, John Russell Young Seth
Robins c. NJ Dcpew Geo w. Demers, j. II. stewart, u
s. BabDitt H. Il. James r. W. Dwight, d. C. squires. o.
NJ Chapman, j. II. selkrcge, Henry Sherwood. Willard
Hodges, Charles II. squires, George Wadsworth, and
John L. Parker.
The Committee Contested Seats submitted unani.
mousy report against each set Of contestants The
report adopted
THE NOMINATIONS
Mr.. SPENCER Of NewYork, moved TO proceed to nfor-
NAL ballot for the candidate for Governor.
GEORGE W. DRMERs OF Rensselaer, said it was not
always the case that pleasure duty went together
but It was his duty and the performance OF that duty
gave him the most profound pleasure to nominate for
the high office Of Governor Of State, the Hon John
A. Griswold the practca! statesman. and liberal, and