The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-04

llth-Egbort A. Clark, OF Sullivan.
l2th-David Van Setback, of Columbia.
l3th-Many b. Mattice, OF Greene.
l4th-James Roy, of Albany.
I5th-John II. Colby, OF Rensselaer,
l6th-Roby II. Stone, OF Clinton.
17th-Francis d. Flanders. of Franklin.
lSth-Daniel D. Campbell, OF Schenectady.
19th-Simon b. Champion, OF Delaware.
20th-Dewitt O. West, OF Lewis.
2lst-James McQuade OF Oneida.
22d-Matthew J. Shoecraft of Madison.
23d-Oliver Porter, Of Cortland.
Nth-James Mclean, OF Seneca.
25th-Wilam G. Dryer, o. Ontario.
2oth-Benjamin N. Loomis of Broome.
21th-Wilam r. Juds0n, of Chenung.
2sth-Wiiam @. Rowley, Of Monroe.
29th-James @. Shepard, OF Genesee.
30th-Willam G. Fargo, OF Erie.
3lst-Timothy d. Copp, OF Chatauqua.
CANDIDATE FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER.
On motion the Convention proceeded to the n0mi-
nation OF candidate for Canal Commissioner.
Mr. E. E. DAVIS Of Rensselaer,, nominated Oliver
Bascom, OF Washington county, "a high toned,
honorable man, a public spirited citizen, gentle
man of standing at the head Of large transporta-
ton company and life long consistent democrat.
The nomination belongs to his locality and II 1t is
given to that locality it will add much to the strength
OF the ticket strong it already is and certain Of
election as It is.'
Mr.. MORAN, Of Rensselaer,, nominated Nathaniel
Milliman. man equally engaged in navigation and
in the lumber district, farmer as well as manu-
IaCtuTeT TIC Ii man Vi great purify OF pTlVdtc
character and Of irreproachabe public reputation.
He has shown heretofore great strength before the
people, because they know him and appreciate his
sterling WORTH More than this 1t Is conceded that
the nomination belongs to the Champain Canal
district, aud Of the seventeen votes In tins C0nven
ton from that district fifteen will be cast for Mr.
Millfman.
The informal ballot stood as follows:-Mlliman,
As; Bascom, 49,
ton Of Oliver Bascom was made unanimous.
INSPECTOR OF STATE PRISONS.
Mr.. s. 8. ELLSWORTH. OF Penn Yam, nominated Iof
the office OF Inspector OF State Prisons MI DAVID
= Mr.. LUKE WELLS nominated Colonel John M.
Mr. JACOB HARDENBURaH. of Ulster, seconded the
nomination Of David b. Mcneil.
Mr.. MCNAUGHTON nominated John X. Burke, OF
Mr.. BURKE who is delegate and was present,
declined being a candidate.
After the roll had been called twO-th1rdS through,
and it was apparent that Mr.. Mcneil had received
the nomination, the name of Colonel strong was
withdrawn and the nomination OF d. Is. Mcneil was
For the nomination for Clerk Of the Court Of APP
peals the following names were presented:-George
Becker, OF Broome; VIM. II. Henderson, OF Cattarau.
gus; Orrin W. Smith, of Delaware; +. o. Perrin, or
Queens Henry J. Glowack, OF Genesee; Cornelius
Ten Brock, Of Albany; James D. Little, OF Putnam
and Wm Lounsbury, of Ulster. ~ A..
subsequently, and without taking ballot the
nomination Of Mr.. Perrin was made unanimous and
he was called to the PLATFORM where he was received
with repeated cheers and briefly returned his thanks
for the nomination.
SPEECH OF JACOB HARDENBURGH.
On motion Mr.. JACOB HARDENBURGH, OF Ulster,
requested to take the platform and address the
Convention, which he did In o short, effective
speech, reviewing the political questions OF the day
and eulOgiZing the candidates and the platform or
the democratic party He urged each delegate to be-
come an active, untirng and earnest missionary for
the advancement OF the democracy and the best i'll
terests Of the whole American people.
STATE COMMITTEE
The following was then announced as the State
Members at Larpe-samuel J. Tiden, or New York
Samuel North, of Otsego; Joseph Warren, OF Erie.
| FIRST District-Peter b. Sweeny and Charles G.
| Cornell.
Second Dtshict-w. A. Fowler and Augustus Ide
OF Orange.
THIRD Distrtct-wm. Cassidy. of Ap ,any, and Isaa
Fourth Dist,fct-Wm. j. Averil, of st. Lawrence
| and Isaiah Blood, OF Saratoga.
Finn Distr'ict-George L. Sanp ord and John "
Barker
Sirth Dtstriot-Stephen 8. Ar, lot and N. wilso
Parker.
SeueaM DiStrict-E. p. Ross and c. G. b. Walker
Eightt Distrtct-Henry A. II edmond and Jane
Jackson. Jr.
TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF PETER CAGGER
Mr. CALVIN FROST, OF w .sschester feelingy n
luded to the sudden death a Peter Cavger culOg
| ing his character as citHe and his unseish an
valuable services as a nae mber of the democrat
party He offered the fol lowing resolution wink
| was adopted
Resolved That this Cow enhon recognize in the des
o. our a.e companion ana i and friend Peter Cagger,
time to the whole country HE pariotsmp bis ,nesen
poses and given unressrvs div spd anseashy to promote
democratic cause " re us, no. less than to hs
| preston of our grateful sembrance.
On motion the Oh Ice r. of the Convention vi
directed to inform vne candidates OF their nom
tons, and then, wit epeated cheers for the tick
the Convention adyour ned saae dte.
| Ratification Meeting I'm Albany.