The New York herald., 1872-08-22

On motion OF Hugh Gardner, 1t was ordered that
a committee Of two nom each judicial district on
contested seats be appointed
On motion Of MIR. French, OF Suffolk, a committee
Of %S S% sssn S district was
On motion Of Isaac {: Dayton, Of New York, the
roll OF delegates was called.
Mr. DELAFIELD SMITH moved the following-
.eeons sSp se
such committce Without dsbstsp DC reeffs0
Mr. Smith withdrew the resolution temporarily
In order that the roll might be called.
When New York was called Mr.. Kingsley handed
In list of contesting delegates from the First dis
trict.
On motion OF Mr. DAYTON 1t was ordered that the
names OF both the regulars and contestants be
read IN the roll, and the contest be settled subse-
qucntly.
great applause and three cheers.
MIR. THOMPSON, Of New York, moved that every
delegate rise and give three rousng cheers % for the
war horse OF the New York republicans, which was
II was then announced that Mr.. Weed was not
present, on account Of Illness, and Mr. Clark was
Tne roll call being finished Mr.. ISAAC DAYTON ex-
m te IN Wo there
moved that the Committee on Credentials be re-
duced to three or five only instead Of two from
General BRUCE, Of Madison, moved that both the
regulars and contestants be admitted.
VOICE. will not object II they have only one
General SHARPE objected that the discussion
was all out Of order. as no motion had been mads
pointing a committee on credentials.
Mr.. DELAFIELD SMITH renewed his resolution for
a Committee on Platform, and that all resolutions
be referred to that committee. Adopted.
JAMES THOMPSON moved u resolution in favor Of
the enlargement Of canals and that they be made
free. Referred.
Mr.. TRAVIS, of westchester, moved that the rules
Of the State Assembly, so far as applicable, shall
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIAIS AND RESOLUTIONS
The CHAIR announced the Committee on Creden-
tals, also the Committee on Resolutions, as fol-
A. Deaneld Smith, Of New York; William Henry
Anthon, Of New York; O. 9. Norvel of Richmond;
Romeyn, Of Ulster; Charles f. Smith, Of Albany;
William A. Sackett, OF Saratoga; Wells .. Dickin.
Of Carol D. smith Of s%th
Tioga; J. w. Dwight, OF TOmpkins T.. @. Lapham,
OF Ontario; 1: H. Morgan, Of Monroe; I. F. Bowen,
Of Niagara; Henry Van Aerman, OF Cattaraugus.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION.
The CHAIR announced the following as tho Com.
mittee on Organizatlon;-!. Isaac Dayton, Of New
OF Suffolk Moses d. Storey, OF Orange; g. George H.
Sharpe, Of Ulster; Peter Wynkoop, Of Columbia
Castillo, Of Oneida o. John H. selkreg. Of Tomp.
Parker, of Cayuga; John H. Camp, OF Wayne; g.
Willard McKinstry, OF Chautauqua and Volney g.
Mr. PARKER, of Cayuga, moved that the respective
districts shall name their respective members OF
the State General Committee. Adopted
1t was moved that when the Convention adjourn
it be till four p. NJ. Adopted.
Mr.. HUGH GARDNER moved that committee Of
one from each Congressional district to nominate
three electors at large be appointed.
ELECTORS CHOSEN BY OPEN VOTE.
Mr. CHARAEs SPENCER moved an amendment @
providing that after the open nomination the elec-
tors shall be chosen by open vote
Mr.. SACKETT, OF Saratoga, cOncurred.
Mr.. GLEASON OF st. Lawrence, again moved that
the resolution lie on the table, but subsequently
withdrew his motion.
Mr. sPENCER's amendment was adopted, and tho
resolution as amended was adopted
Mr.. FISHER, of Kings, moved that the nomination
of Congressman at large be also made IN open Con-
vention the same that of Electors at large, and
ASARATOGA DELEGATE moved to amend by striking
from the resolution the clause requiring that the
Congressman be first nominated, which was agreed
to- and the resolution as amended was adopted.
recess was then taken until four O'Clock p M.
Afternoon Session.
The Convention was called to order at halfpast
l. v. DAYTON, from the Committee on Permanent
Organizations reported Hon. w. A. Wheeler, OF
sgres% cIuhy t Hon E5 a nnSam ana nrV
Clews were appointed committee to conduct Mr..
Wheeler to the chair
Mr.. WHEELER then addressed the convention as
GENTLEMEN OF THE CoNvENTIoN-I gratefully
appreciate the honor you confer upon me in select
ing me to preside over your deliberations. The
republican party OF the Empire State again wheels
into line of battle in the matchless conflict which,
In common with its brethren of the Union, 1t inau-
gurated in the interest Of human freedom, and
and national and Individual suffering to a consum.
nation crowned with assured national unity, and
which further enacted absolute human equality De-
fore the law the one supreme, Interchangeable rule
for every foot OF our broad continental domain.
That party again lifts its standard upon which are
inscribed victories more Respondent than ever
other standard bore, because they are victories
not merely Of q material nature, but Of principles
eternal in their nature and consequences, which
are to afect and control the welfare and destiny OF
the countless millions who are to find homes In this
western world see your faces light up with fnspira-
tion at the reference to the record Of the no.
blest political organization ever born ofmar. know
how the memories OF the last few eventul years
tions of the old cOnspirators against the Union,
who have marshaled to their aid for q new assault
every political camp follower every aismap%pointed m %
Again the cloud Of treason and dssenson over
spreads the national sky as a PAIL The thunder
storm Of battle is in our ears, and vast armies en-
gage in deadly conflict, upon the Issue OF which
hangs our national existence. The dark shadow
eay Ssr
anxiety, uncertainty and the longing desire for
victory strain our every power Of endurance to the
highest strain. You remember from what quarter
relief first came, and whose military prowess at
Donelson gave the first substantial check to the
swelling and advancing tide of the rebellion. This
is not tie place to sketch the details of the interim
but whose blood does not even now course more
rapidly through his veins as he recalls the wild,
tumultuous Joy, the rapturous gladness, which
filed every loyal heart on that April morning when
the glad tidings were flashed through the land that
THE BRAVE REBEL ARMY
OF Northern Virginia, which had so long and so de-
family borne the fortunes Of the insurrecttOnary
confederacy upon its bayonets. had at last gone
down under tile irresistible strokes OF him who,
through the wilderness and many bloody hard
fought field, had patiently pursued 1t with unre-
lenting purpose and tenacity until ut last at Apo
mattox the gigantic rebellion lay prOstrate at his
feet9 Under his guidance the God of battles had
delivered us from the exigencies Of war, and we
came out Of its furnace heat with unmpaired ma
tonality and the redemption Of the race whose
perpetual ensavement had been the officially pro-
claimed purpose of the new government which the
rebellion was waged to establish. Did ever other
war yield such rich fruitons Well sung the liberty
loving Whttter:-
Did we dare,
In agony OF prayer,
Ask Tor more than he has done
When his right hand,
Over any time or land,
Stretched rs now, beneath the sum-
How they pale.