The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-28
PROCEEDINGS OF TEE CONVECTION.

The Republican State Convention was called to
order at twelve O'Clock M. by Mr.. A. b CORMELI,
chairman OF the state Central COMMITTEE.
Geusral GEORGE H. SHARPE nominated Mr.. An.
drew d. White, Of Onondaga, AS temporary Chair.
man amid applause.
mated Mr. Chauncey NJ. Depew, which was also re.
ceived with cheers.
The CHAIR stated that Mr.. Depew was not eligible,
as his name was not on the list OF delegates.
DELEGATE stated that Mr.. Depew had been sent
here as substitute.
The CHAIR stated that his name would be entered
on the list In the place OF Mr.. Lawrence.
Mr.. A. b. WOOD, In the interest OF harmony,
named G. Hilton Scrlhner or Westminster, and pro-
cceded to enumerarc the services performed BY Mr..
scrfbner In behalf OF the republican party lie ap.
pealed to the Convention to organize with peace
and harmony.
DErEw's MAGNANIMTTY.
Mr.. DEPEw stated that. while he appreciated the
compliment paid him, he had duty to perform to
bis party this fall and that It should start In the
contest with PEACE and harmony In rs ranks. Both
the other gentlemen named were good and worthy
members Of the party. and one Of them was the
selection OF the State Committee, q committee yet
on tgial. He concluded by Withdrawing, in order
that both contestng delegations from New YORK
should he admitted TO the Convention. He wanted
the past buried. and hoped that the Convention
would settle the difficulties In New York. He
moved that Mr.. Scribner be temporary anu Mr..
White permanent Chairman.
The CHAIR decided the motion out OF order, as
two motions were already pending.
Mr. c. SPENCER raised
POINT OF ORDER
that until temporary chairman is chosen; no mo-
ton TO elect a permanent chairman Is In order.
The CHAIR decided the point OF order well taken.
RUFUS F. ANDREWS appealed from the decision
of the Chair.
The CHAIR said he did not recognize the gentle.
man us a member OF the Convention.
Mr.. ANDREws said the Chair had no right to say
who were Or who were not members OF the Con-
ventiOn. He had recognized General Sharpe, one
OF the contestng delegates and 1t was his duty TO
recognize him {Mr. Andrews)
The CHAIR stated that the roll would now be
called.
Mr.. ANDREWS renewed his appeal. insisting upon
a decision.
The CHAIR, amid much confusion called upon
General Sharpe ana Mr.. Depew to act Us secrc-
tares Of the tellers III calling the roll.
scene Of great confusion ensued. WALDO
HUTcHINs attempted to speak at the call OF the
Convention, but the confusion was too great The
POLICE WERE CALLED
upon the platform 10 preserve order. The turmoil
lasted for some minutes, during which the calling
OF the roll on taking the vote for Chairman was
Mr.. ANDREws rose to make a motion, but there
was SO much confusion lie could not be heard.
rhe roll was then called, during which Mr..
HUTcHISs rose to speak.
were loud Cries in the Convention Tor Hu,clins.
The demand was so strong that Autchlns
were called upon to preserve orler amid the great
est confusion. Everybody was on his feet, The
Chairman rapping and hundreds shouting. TINS
restored
At the time o. the outbreak the vote stood 95 for
MIR. uUTcnINs stated that any interruption was
out OF order. The roll must be called through.
Mr.. COCHRANE said the roll was entirely wrong,
and the Convention had the power TO make IL right.
Loud cries for Hutcllins.
Mr. uUTcnISs said II the Co lvention would hear
him moment everything would 90 r2ht-peacc
aud harmony would prevail. lie moved That In all
casss 81 contested seats The names Of the delegates
be passed ostcr ald be referred 10 the Committee
y" the nc I greatest confusion prevailed.
Mr.. ANDREWS renewed MS appeal from the decl.
sion OF the Chair, and loul cries VI all sorts.
Nh. HUTCHINs called for his motion,
ING delegates that their names would be passed by.
Mr.. HUrCuiNs Insisted upon ms motion being put.
The CHAIR repeated his decision thai the names
Mr.. Hrrcn,Ss sill insisted upon his motion.
Mr.. BLISS, Of Kings COMFY, satei tina, If the
mony he would WITHDRAW It but he wanted It dis.
uncty understood NAT he Cid not acknowledge ITS
By ccn.cn, the calling of the RON, omltting con-
testing delegates names, was proceeded win.
NEW YORK REFERREp.
When New York was called MIR. BAILEY rose ana
requested that the names lie passed over and re-
feIred TO the oommlltce on Credehiiais thpplause)
Mr.. Anhrsw White was named by lSs delegates.
Mr.. G. Hilton Scribuer was named Dy I59 delegates.
The announcement, was received with appianss.
Mr.. WALDO uuTCnlSs moved that Mr. White 3
nomination be made unanInioGs. carried.
Messrs Sciibner ard lIu!chns were appointed
committee TO conduct Mr. White 10 the chair.
MIR. WHITES INAUGURAL.
Mr.. WHITE, on taxing Vac cEair, addressed the
Convention as fo.loWs:-
GpNrIENr TIE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES m We do
near the The th.rj Presidential term curing which
the republican party has Lei Supremacy Ia This nation we
ind tsa The greatness of TIE wrs rrcaG, Done Tor
MS here Aboriout Anu new
duties rcec re ,ia events OF the ira two OF there
administrations AL he'r sights az shaecws They
have passet Into history stand Encouragement mol
on al who after us 10 IBIS rer eec tn 10 se con
sailed al who shaI love and ons Tor nee
insttuioDs Ia al rarls OF tire world and Throughout
NJ time. Brt besi ,es tfat Glorious record OF sKN IN
rentrastp OF Ur.vey soldiers, and OF afresch'
Ing ought diplomacy thtge IL another record mol Tess
mpcr sbabc not less bpnlreL IL H rAori o. stean nbI
meas adversely. OF fortiude cuemy. OF patriotic ~