Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-05
THE RUTLAND HERALD.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 80. 1871.
New York Republican state con-
yenliOn.

chairman, by vote OF one huhoreu
and lightweight to one hundred
and ffty-nine for G. Hilton Serb ,
scribnsr, after intense excitement and
prolonged discussion. A committee was
appointed on contested seats, consisting OF
two from each judicial district except the
frat, with power to report any pian 'ney
,h;,k hast ooncerningthe organization In
the city of New York.
In the afternoon the committee on Gre
dentials not being ready to report, after
the appointment of committee on reso-
lutions. the convention adjourned till
evening.
In tho evening the committee on creden'
tials reported sustaining the regularity
of the Murphy delegation from New
York city, but recommending that, for the
sake of harmony, both delegates be adj
mitted with right to cast half vote
each. Also confirmng the action OF the
State Central Committee sin reforming
the organization of the party in New
York city," and directing them to perfect
aud consolidate the org anization.
The report was discussed by Rufus +.
Andrews, Chas. 8. Spencer, Hamilton
Ward, Hon, John Cochrane, Hon. Roscoe
Copklin aud others.
The discussion was closed by Mr.
Ward, who declared that the rejection OF
his snbstitute would seal the fate of the
Republican party aud the doom of Roscoe
ConklinQ. As to the Tribune endorsing
the action of the convention, he did not
read it 40. He then cited the New York
Times, paper which the gentleman from
Oneida endorses, which did not approve
of the proposed action here. He then re-
ferred to his substitute, and claimed that
IL embodied the views of both wings OF
the party in New York. He concluded
by moving the previous question, which
was ordered at IL o'clock. and then the
roll was called, when the vote stood on
the substitute, yeas 154, nays 1s4.
The majority report was then adopted,
admitting both delegations from New
York and making provisions for perfect
ing a single organization in New York,
as stated in the report.
Mr.. Toucey stated that his delegation
would not accept the terms aud would re-
tire flom the convention. This an
nouncement, made at II 80 Y. m, was re-
ceivsd with repeated cheers.
DR.. Sherman of st. Lawrence an
nounced that the delegates frem the First
district of St. Lawrence would also with
draw from the convention.
Both lists Of delegates from New York
We're then read.
Gen. Sharpe said that, as one delegation
bad Loyalty responded and the other had
left tho hell, he moved that the one re-
naming be allowed to cast full vote.
Mr.. Spencer said that the delegation
having left in anger, he hoped the motion
would be withdrawn, as they may recon
slider their action.
Gen. Sharpe withdrew his motion, and
the convention then adjourned until q.
m, Thursday.
On Thursday the convention was call
ei to order at 0 80 a. m. Isaac Bailey O
New York said that his delegation thought
that though the convention had applied
powerful remedy in the New York case
vet nevertheless the disease was desper
ate one, and he would further cay that
thew believered there would be no loss O
votes. There was all yesterday another
dsleostiop here besides the one which hat
withdrawn, a delegation of turbulent
no;sv men. who filled the aisles and con
stantly disturbed the deliberation OF tn
convention. These men, he said, we ha'
TO meet elsewhere, and we know who sns
what they are and whom they represent
Trhev are the instruments of Tamman.
Hall, and as they are not here now
Thought the convention could go on with II
business. and he therefore moved that &C
tion be taken on the resolution Of last even
ing allowing the remaining delegation
fnll vote. Mr.. Sackett of Saratoga review
ell and sustained the action of the Stat
Committee in the New York organization
declaring it to be actually necessary
Sivsmund Kaufman hoped the resolution
would not be adopted. He believed
would not result in barmonizng matters
There were many excellent men in tn
withdrawing delegation and he hope
s,me Of them would return. The cha'
stated the resolution had been withdraw
and was not therefore now before the cor
ysntion. Mr.. Gleason of the first distric
st. Lawrence delegation, stated be ha
never authorized any one to Withdraw
from the convention for him.
The convention was then permanent
organized by the election of Hon. Andre'
ID. White, az president, with two vice
presidents and secretaries from each jud
cal district.
After brief speech Of thanks from th
president the convention proceeded
the nominations of candidates for tn
several State officers with the fellowin
result.
G. Hilton Scribner of W.stohester, til
candidate of the Greeley wing for ten
porary chairman, was nominated by al
clamstion for Secretary of State. Thoms
Raines of Monroe for Treasurer, n. K
Hopkins of Erie for Comptroller, Gen.
@. Barlow of New York, formerly Secrt
tary of State, for Attorney General, Wi
liam B. Taylor of Onondsga for Stat
Engineer and Surveyor, Alex. Barkle
of Washington for Canal Commissions
and Tbos. kirkpatrick of Cayugs 70
Prison Inspector.
The resolutions adopted by the conven
ton first expresses confidence in the ad
ministration of Gen. Grant, and com
mends the leading measures Of the Presi
dent and Congress, as they had previousl,
commended themselves, to the good iudg
ment of the people. The second is an ar