New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-10-05

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and local. ct tho coming election the nndersgnoa wave
orabe body They furthermore cordially pledge them
selves and the Democratic masses whom they represent
ticket which shall DO nominated by this C9nyentiOn:
John X. Fellows, LIST Dist. Joseph Roch l2th DIST:
Charles NJ Clancy Sd Dist Bernard Reilly, !th DIST
WIN. schirner, tth Dist Thos Fe,ds 1 1sh p mst
A. J. Reenier, 7th Dist. John Mualy, 18th Dist
John Scott sth Dist. James T. King, 18th Dist.
W. g. Bergen, 9th Dist George j. WOOD, Ttn us
Henry Woltman, 10th DIST Chas. g. Cornell 2ist Dist
j. Henry Ford, 18th Dist.
MASKED BATTERY.
A whirlwind of applause followed and Mr. De-
witt, taking advantage Of the surprise OF the Re
formers, moved the previous question on this gnh'
can't resolution:
Wb,r,as No delegation being present from the City Of
New-York bearing the prestige OF regularity and elected
in conformity with the call OF the Central Conmeee'
Resored That in the call Of the roll hereafter the city
OF NewYOrk be omitted In the future proceeungs vi s
body and no delegation he deemed as sttng from that
locality.
This move uncovered the docile maneuvers OF the
Ring and threw the Convention into Babel OF con-
fusion Tammany was conscious Of victory, and It's
adherents came to the front with nsoent arrogance
Mr. Tilden tried every parliamentary expedient to
destroy the pending motion, but without avail Inc
man from Kings quoted the law to the veteran, and
he retired, baffled to consult with Mr. Seymour.
Meantime, Mr.. Dewitt had demanded the Yeas and
Nays and, after fierce contest it was carried, the
vote standing 90 Yeas to Nays. While the vote
was In progress the excitement was intense, mingled
Kisses and cheers following the Yeas and Nays.
Mr.. Tilden voted prompt Nay, but before the
count was ended and evidently at Mr.. Seymours
"a nd cubsifutpd n Yea.
his explanation that the ends he had in view could
be best subserved by that course being received
with derisve laughter. Mr.. Seymour voted Yea, and
received therefor round of enthusiastic COM
mendation.
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR TAMMANY.
The next skirrnsh was brought about by sugges-
ton from Gov Seymour who announced that there
were contested seats in Oneida County, and he
wished to be informed if Mr. Kernan's was among
them. Before the Chair could make answer the In
corrigible Dewitt replied gbly that he had author
ity to state that Mr.. Kernans seat was contested.
Gov Seymour, moved by the dangers of the occa-
sion and soictous for the continued power and per-
manence of the Democratic party" he said felt it
a duty to call the attention of the Convention to
the wrong done q veteran Democrat who had
grown gray In the party harness. Francis Kernans
right to seat could not be doubted for moment The
lar representative yet he panied to see him outside
the councils OF this Convention His very presence
here should be sufficient credental he, therefore, In
the hope that unpleasant discussion should arise,
moved THAT Mr. Herman be admitted to scat In the
Convention. For a moment the great weight OF the
speaker In the Democratic party seemed to balance the
scale against Tammany, but 1t was only phantom VI
success
Mr.. Dewitt, evidently fully instructed for the
emergency and beginning with an elaborate euogy OF
the "ustrious statesman from Oneida, Mr.. Seymour,
hoped that in accordance with the traditions OF the
GLORIOUS party which he belonged the voice Of the
humble and obscure might be heard in this Convention
His respect and admiration for Gov. Seymour
Was only second TO his respect for justice
and rghtdoing. He also respected Mr. Herman,
but had yet to voice in behalf Of his right to
seat from Oneida. MI Herman had received but four
votes Gen. McQuade had performed brilliant service
for his party and for the country and aside from per-
sonal preiudices he moved that Gen. McQuade DO adj
mted TO this seat not only because he Is the properly
elected delegate the Convention but that he is as well
the warm personal friend Of that great Democrat John
T. Hoffman.
The harangue received with frantic delight The
Reformcrs were appalled, Gov Seymour, livid with dis
appointment and charn, replied coldy abiding to the
assertions Of his young opponent and ciy defined his
relations to the Democracy. He never spoke OF the rich
against the poor but he spoke for the Democrats OF
oneida in this matter He had hoped to avoid the scam
dial Of discussion by his resolution. He re-
0retted that the gentleman from Kings saw fit
to mention the Governors name in this matter. That
great Democrat" had no interest in the question: and
he wished the question put only on it's own merits As
regards Gen. McQuade" said Mr.. Seymour 81 can only
say that 1t will be my hope that during the future years
of the gentlemans e he will fight for the Democratic
party as CALAMITY during the past he has fought
against it."
complicated debate. enlivened by angry recrmina-
ton followed, which only ended by Gov seymour
summary withdrawal OF the obnoxious notion and Ills
consent to the admission Of the Tammany man.
A lively wrangle preceded the arrangement OF the
Committees machinery and the Reformers, dlsmayed
and beaten at every point, moved an Adjournment, 10
give time for the formation Of new line ofpocy against
the Ring cabal.
THE CONVENTION DENOUNCED BY TIE GERMANS
During the recess new combinations were arranged by
the dominant cques; but there was an evident rear OF
Tammany among every group of takers The Comm'tee
on Contested heard the pleas OF the Saratoga men,
and as matter Of courtesy degned to listen TO oswald
Ottendorers vehement protest against the exclusion OF
his delegation from the Convention He denounced WIN
bitterness the timdity and doubledeang OF the pre-
tended Reormers and gave every indication OF his pur-
pose Of independent action If justice were not accoroe
the only representation present OF the honest
Of the metropolis.
Tweed mean time was kept thoroughly advised and
directed lbs partisans from his retreat HIS ioho"er'
rendered ,udiscreet by the sweeping triumph OF tho
morning boosted loudly Of the utter determination OF
the Anti Ring men, and proclaimed Tammany stronger
than ever and the machinery OF tho Presaehla move
ment OF ~ recoverable in Its hands
At the Convention came to order, and the battle
began with a movement from the Ubiquitous Dewitt.
hesmno IN the Convention as the Tammany apostle Of
harmony announced lamsen authorized to withdraw
the name OF Gen. McQuade and the recommendation
that Mr.. Herman be admitted TO the seat Upon
this self sacriacing act he invoked the approval
~ tho Convention and the admiration of the
democracy in general This bit Of buncombc did MT
blind the opposition and movement was regarded as