Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-09-28
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New YoKK, Sept. 27.-Both branches Of
the common connci have authorized ths
mayor to offer reward of 81 900 for the
arrest of the soucber thieves. y =
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. 27.-Tha repub-
licsn state convention was convened st II
o'clock, By A. B. Cornnell, chairman of the
state central committee.
Geo. q. Sharpe nominated Andrew ID,
White as Temporary chairman. After con
" bile discussion, White was declared
sioerA Upon assuming the char, ne made
eIec'eo' ths conrse Of which he com
an address, II. Illustration.
Pumenteo tne aoL Ger the appointment oi
The convention, a. = till D. n.
committees, took . reoeA. ~venins sessiou
Upon the opening of the "a reported
the committee on contested sea. commit
sustaining the action OF the state York
tee in recognizing the party in New =
declaring the organization which il has E.
tablishsd the regular and only republican
organization in the city, and directing the
committee to perfect and consolidate said
organization. The report continued: That
for the purpose of promoting harmony in
the republican party, both delegations from
with the right of each to cast half of one
vote, and that each of ssid delegations
shall present three republicans as members
OF the state committee, but no person shall
be presented who holds Office under the
present state or municipal government, or
that receives profits or emoluments there
from.
When the words Gin order to promote
harmony in the republican party" were
read, there we're cries of '0h Oil OhW|
and laughter from all parts of the house.
The minority of the committee reported
. resolution in favor of the admission Of the
delegation headed by Horace Grseley.-I
Nine cheers were given and there Was great
enthusiasm. Cheers were also given for
General Grant and Senators Conkling and
Fenton.
Rufus Andrews rose to speak amid great
confusion, when be asked if he was to be
gagged here, and prevented from being
heard, at the diotation of . United States
Senator.
Senator Conklin rose and asked unani-
nous consent that the gentleman from New
York be heard, which was greeted with
Ulcers and grea. applause.
The chair putting the question it was car
led, and Andrews spoke briefly of the con-
lict between the two delegations.
After sharp debate the majority report
vas adopted, admitting both delegations
rom New York and making provision for
single organization.
Mr.. Tonsy, of New YORK city, stated
hat his delegation would not accept these
ar0s, and would retire from the Oonvsn-
lion.
This announcement was received with re
oeated cheers
Mr.. Sherman. Of St. Lawrence, RnnSunc-
ID cha, the delegates from the First Dis-
Irics OF 81. Lawrence would also withdraw
from the Convention.
Both Lists of the delegates from New York
we're then read
cations present had legally responded. and
the other having left the hall, be moved that
the one remaining be allowed to cast the
full vote.
Mr.. - said the delegation had Left 10
anger he hoped the motion would be
ss they may reoonsider their
action.
The motion was Withdrawn, and the
Convention adjourned till A. N. to-mor-
row.
SYRACUSE, Sept 28.-The scenes at che
Republican Convention in this city, to-da y,
were Of the most shameful character.
When the people gathered ct the hall they
found the doors boIie1, barred, and guarded
by squad Of police who refused TO allow
them to enter. A cry was as once
raised that "the Custom House has brought
its malshals here y and some one shouted
"Are there any GAtling guns here ?" The
doors was opened At half past eleven, aud
the rush which ensued was of che most dis
graceful description. Chairs and tables
we're used As weapons BY those inside, and
canes BY the attacking party. oae Of che