The New York herald., 1872-08-22

tion OF the claims Of Martin l. Townsend, of Rens-
Mr. sAoEETT, Of Saratoga, seconded the nomina-
tion or Judge Robertson In some eloquent remarks.
General VAN WYcK rose TO second the nomination
oI an old comrade In arms, without any unktnd
sentiment towards the other gentlemen who had
been named, but because he thought he could raise
hands Of Solder who left ONE Ms es on the ed a Of
&Spottsylvania. & lCheers.l he read an article nom
tine ss Of today ntimating that It would not
thought 1t was not wise to nominate any man upon
whom doubt was thrown in that quarter. (Hisses.)
General VAN wYcK-we want no copperheads
Kissing here here. daughter and applause;l Let us be
others In addition to those whom we havo driven
away In the past whose faces used to cheer and
Let us nominate men about whom there can be no
doubt, for whom there will be no question and no
was understood to favor General Robinson.
General STEWART L. WOODF0RD said if any sug-
gestlon had been made to any paper against Sena-
that paper would correct 1t. He said whoever was
nominated, by this Convention would be elected.
Mr.. DAVIDSON, Of Monroe, rose, not to say word
against any man who had been named, but to pre-
sent name nom the heart Of the State, on which
we rely much II we expect to carry an election
Freeman Clarke, OF Rochester, man OF honor and
integrity who, II nominated, will sweep the west
ern part Of the State In such manner as to ensure
Mr.. W. Fl. ANrHoN of New York, believed great
wrong had been unintentionally done to an excel
tion. He cOmplimented that journal as paper Of
widespread influence, but said It's article was pub
son can only stand upon his past reputation and thus
must turn this shaft from his honest breast what's
can wipe IL ali aWayi he BE Believed the assault on
Mr. Robertson was impelled by an error which in
vestlgation and explanation would dissipate: He
had heard that some prejudice existed against him
In that paper early last session because they
thought he did not at the beginning Of the session
form but in due time Mr. Robertson did take hold in
earnest and did noble work In the cause of reform.
He had reason to believe too, that the now absent
become satisfied with his course and would cor.
daily support Mr.. Robertson. !Appause)
a duty imposed upon him by his County Convention,
and that was to present for this nomination the
name Of one who had done his duty as q legislator
and soldier, and who was General Alexander s.
Diven.
GENERAL JOHN A. DIX PROPOSED.
Thurlow Weed, rose and named General John A.
DIX, whereup0n there was loud and long continued
sa We he He wss for 1
draw to his support large numbers Of the honest
democrats Of tho State. He believed that his
nomination would increase the republican ma
jority to 100000. (Renewed applause and three
Mr. H. DEIAFIELD SMITH rose to second this nomi-
nation, and spoke Of his great services. He re-
ferred to the time when his name once before came
@ before republican convention, but which conyen-
Rqs sss pfSSsd nss Hsa other Tf nem
future time, When 's' he Would surely b be n hon.
ssd 9Se state s SsS ssSa oT back 70 asy
under Robertson, or take its place alongside the
other States for General Grant He insisted that II
He said they had been disappointed In the resolu-
n a 6St they r s not IN
must meet it with all our strength. Greeley win
with the votes OF honest democrats.
This speech made deep impression and pro-
Il. r. JAsEs, Of St. Lawrence, rose to second the
nomination Of General Dix, and added that he would
say St. Lawrence and Franklin stood solid for Dix.
give larger majority than ever before.
Mr.. @. s. SPENCER, OF New York, rose to speak in
the country as well as military men. General Dix,
he said, had done much service for his country.
tremendous applause, long c0ntlnued) Mr.. Spen-
Ger resumed and spoke in high terms OF Judge Rob-
ertsOn.
Mr. WILLIAM HAw, Jr., Of New York, urged the
had been true and faithful in every position which
he had held, and would poll q heavier vote than
"'' 0'-''' ' HENRY % oIEws' REMARKS
MI. HENRY CLEws, of New York, IN behalf OF the
bankers and business men Of New York, regardless
do more for the party in the national contest
than any other that could be named.
Mr.. BUTCHER, OF Kings, seconded the nomination
of General Dix. though he believed Judge Robert
son had been honest, true and faithful always In
the past and always to be relied on IN the future;
but General Dix was the strongest man in the two
Delegates from Ontario JEFFERSON, Essex, Cayuga,
Herkimer, Livingston and Madison, each for hls
county, seconded General Dix.
Mr.. BRUCE moved the nomination Of General Dix
there were few voices in the negative announced
that the nomination was not made by acclamation.
to Judge Robertson, Withdrew his name and pledged
Westchester to General Dix. Great cheers)
Mr.. Townsend, Generals Robinson and Diven and
Mr.. Clarke were successlvely Withdrawn by their
respective counties, each pedgng their support to
General Dix.
GENERAL DIX NOMINATED BY ACCLAMATIoN.
Mr.. BRUCE then renewed his motion that Dix be
nominated by reclamation, which was carried,
amid enthusiastic applause and cheers.
The CHAIRMAN then announced General DIX as
the nominee.
General snARrE, of Ulster, moved recess until
hafpast seven. Lost.
The CHAIR announced that the next business was
the
NOMINATION OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Mr.. MACARTHUR, of Troy, named Francis s.
Thayer, of Rensselaer, county, and proceeded to
speak Of his merits referring to his services in the
State Senate, and saying that he was well versed In
the internal affairs OF the State. He also called atten-
tion to the fact that Senator Thayer was the only
senator who stood firmly against the infamous New
York charter. He had the wisdom TO see what
would result from that charter.
General CURTIS, Of st. Lawrence, seconded this
General SHARPE, Of Ulster, stated that, Mr.. A.
B. Cornell having withdrawn his name, he n0ml-
mated General John @. Robinson.
Mr.. Hustled, on behalf Of Westchester county, sus-
tanned the nomination.
Senators Thayer, McDougal, OF Cayuga, and
various others seconded the nomination OF General
Robinson, and various others that OF Thayer.
The roll being called, General Robinson stood 232,
Senator Thayer, Ill.
The CHAIRMAN announced General John @. Robin
son nominated. (Cheers)
Mr.. DAYTON moved the nomination be made
unanimous
Mr.. MACARTHUR said It was his place and pleasure
to make that nomination. He had O high opinion
OF General Robinson, and begged to assure them
that Rensselaer, would have no feeling because
their favOrite had not been nominated.
The motion to make the nomination unanimous
was agreed to. recess was then taken until
eight O'Clock.
Evening Session.