Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-04
THE NEW YORK DEMOCRATIC COW.
vENTION.
Tammany KuOrkfuo nj thu v>,o-

ROCHESTER, Oct. 4.-The Democratic State
central committee has been in session rince nine
o,ciock. IL has uanspired that Hon. Clarkson
N. Potter, Of Westchester, win be made tempo
raIy chairman. The position was rendered TO
Allen q. Beach, but he declined. Tammany is
pressing its claims to representation in the con-
ventlon with renewed energy. and an attempt Is
being made TO conciiate its delegates, but thus
Tar without success. It Is probab BILE they will
appear on the foor of the convention and the
matter be referred TO the committee on creden-
tials. 1t is said Tammany accepts Potter for
temporary chairman.
Tammany 10 Come In. Explain Things
and Then Gracefully Retire.
re EtoD iad OCT sJBIt few delegates have
uon rs TO be held. Large crowds are congre-
gated in the corridors and about the building
Everything n peaceful, and the best feeling
Iammany delegation VIII come into the conyen-
ton and be recognized as a regular delegation
and after an explanation Of their position will
gracefully retire.
Temporary Organization OF the Con.
yentfon with Potter as Chairyuan.
ROCHESTER, Oct. 4.-when Governor Sew
mour, Geo. Beach, and Francis herman entered
the room they were received with applause.
Hon. Horatio Seymour win probably be selected
es the permanent chairman. = =
hon. i. j. Tilden, chairman of the State cen
ual committee, called the convention to order
ut lZ60 p. m. and delivered lengthy speech
During the delivery OF the speech there were
frequent outbursts Of hearty applause He re-
f.rred to the New York Official corruption.
', vas enthusiastically appaudsi: (which,
the reference or the corruption? Editor.l He
concluded by nominating as temporary chair
man, Hon. Clarkson n. Potter, Of 'westchester,
{ Mr.. Potter was then introduced 70 and ad-
dressed the convention. The selection by the
State Central Committee of Mr. Potter for
temporary chairman was in accordance with tn.
expressed wish OF all the delegations. and by
mutual agreement, after Lieut. Govcrpor Beach
had declined the position. Mr., Potter's address
was frequently interrupted with applause, espe
elaIly when he called upon the contention to
purge anu purify Its own party of corruption.
on morton or MI. Treden, the roll of uncop-
tested delegates was called.
WHEN HoRATIO sEYMOUR's NAME WAS CALLED
the convention rose and gave three cheers,
swinging their hats, and exhibiting the utmost
enthusiasm. There was also applause when
Jacob Eandenburgh's name was called
Dit. Dewitt, OF Kings, rose and stated that
tnefe was member OF the State Central Com
mlttee here bearing a communication from
THE TAMMANY HALL DELEGATION,
ana he moved that this communication be re-
ceived and read.
Charles G. Cornell presenteda communication.
which, on motion, was read.
THEY LEAVE THE CONVENTION FOR THEIR
PARTY's GOOD.
IL sets out by citing the call of the State CEN
trail committee for an election Of delegate 10
the convention, and proceeds TO say that they
have no desire to do anything to embarrass
tne action OF the convention, but claim
rigid and searching investigation of the charges
OF corruption in New York. tApplause.l With
a view TO aiding the success Of the democratic
ticket they waive the right to participate in the
deliberations Of the convention. [Applause 1 At
the same time they pledge their active and ener-
eeuc support to the ticket nominated BY the
Tremendous applause.l
Mr. Dewitt moved that, no delegation being
now present from New York, having prestige OF
regularity, or elected in conformity with the
call OF the State Central COMMITTEES; therefore.
- resolved, That in the call of the roll New
York be omitted I'm the future nroceedings y,
TINS body, and no delegation be deemed as sit
ting from that locality.
On this resolution Mr.. Dewitt moved the pre-
vious question; which was ordered.
The roll was then called, and the resolution
was adopted by 80 ayes 70 noes.