New-York tribune., 1872-10-12
THE MAYORALTY.
ABRAHAM r. LAWRENCE NOMINATED, BY
TIE TAMMANY COUNTY CONYENTlON

TiON AND ACCEPTANCE OF MR.. LAWRENCE. \
The Tammany County Convention met yes
terday at o'clock in Tammany Hall for the nomination
of Mayor. Aldermen, ana Coroner, Abram Hewitt in
the chair The first business OF any importance tho
report OF the Conference Committee, which read by
the Secretary Wm H. Quincy amid the creates; enthu
siasm and many expressions OF approval 1t is fol-
lows: .D
REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
and 5pS%S1 2 % TO 9Snde. % M &C.
good municipal government respectfully report:
That in pursuance Of the instructions OF the COnven
oh tnSN nave inct IN conference Win the CCmmhlee vi
the Liberal Republicans, with the subCOnmittee
Of the CenmltteS OF Seventy, and also WITH WITH
10 present candidates for yonr consideration nOur
leans are ready to sppor 5c candidates nominated by
this CONVENTION lappansel; but they very
a. voI Co,n,oo had no mower to- accSde 10 this re-
quest It is recommended to this Convention than this
Committee Conference be continued, with fun power
ton. list Of candidates for Aldermen and Coroner
after consultation with similar committee representing
the Liberal Republican examination, and such other
organizations may oesre 70 c@opeSte with the Demo
viii carry the work OF reform already begun.
In the Conference OF your Committee with the sub
both sides that authority existed either nominate
or indorse canddates but willingness was expressed
nished the ioio%ihg list made MP OF the names
nominated by the several district delegations
Abraham r. Lawrence. Augustus sehell' W. Butler
M EdWsTd Cooper Jas TSaSsr 5an e
The sub bComuittee Of the Committee of Seventy after
considerable discussion stated that while ths hst con
faiDpd many iOnable there name
which could receive their Endorsement because It was
expected thai would be presented by other
ORGANIZATIONS that would be acceptable to them
aud being asked TO state these names mentioned
VIM f. Havemeyer and Henry G. Stebbins, neither Of
whom is in sympathy with any recognized Democratic
organization. In regard TO tho name OF A. r. Lawrence
they stated that he would IN all pr0Dabiy DO ndoIseu
by the Committee Of sevenyfo for the position OF District
Attorney he had been actively engaged in the
work OF reform and had performed ms duties WIN great
aDihty, energy anu success; . 49,. a., q, ,,t
have been put IN nomination for Coroner: Henry
Noltman Richard Croker Ignatlus Flynn. The Com-
mittee respectfully recommends the following
Resoired T5aI the Committee of Conference be con-
tinued with power 10 make out and submit TO the
Convention for approval tcket for Aldermen and Cor
after consultation with the Committee OF Liberal
Republicans and organizations may be willing to
support the this Convention, and tbat when
This Convention adiourns il shall adjourn TO meet ON
Wednesday, oct. 10, al p.
After the noise consequent upon the favorable recep
ton Of the report had somewhat subsidized John Kelly
moved that it be adopted, and the geston unan
mously approved. Communications were then read by
the Secretary from W. Butler Duncan and VIM. II, Wick
ham, declining to permit their names TO be used can
didates for the MayOraltv.
The following is the letter of Mr.. Duncan:
MR. DUNCAN's LETTER.
NEw-YoRK, Oct. 6, 1872.
Mt DEAR CIR: am deeply sensible of the great honor
which you and others OF my felow-citzens have ex
pressed a desire confer upon by nominating me
Tor the Office of Chef Magistrate of the City OF New
OF yourself associates that my name more than any
party with whom have always acted and also the sup
port and confidence OF the socaed Reform movement
offered VITA sufficient evidence that such would be
the result This dd with great hesitation boh as 10
my ability TO Ill the position and because II involved
very serious personal sacrifices. These latter did not
however consider when my duty as citizen appeared
TO require it, did not and do not seek position but
the reverse, and would withdraw the permission TO
apparent indifference that class of my fellOwcitizens
whom supposed was oblgIng ana eoineFiihs laTEr %
political organization Of Tammany Hall (Of which
,5er best and deyong valuable time ana ser
vices the accomplishment Of so important reiorma
ton owe my sincere thanks, and though may not
WITH YOU So long as YOU esteem it your duty and desire
to be governed by honest principles and show 1t by
have the honor to be, yours truly, -
John Kelly, esq. W. BUTLER DUNCAN
Mr. Wickham S letter is as follows:
Mr. wIcKHAM's DEcLISATIoN.
YORK, oct. II, 1872.
have learned incidentally that there is possibility
ton to-day, as a candidate Office OF Mayor.
desire be distinctly understood that do not desire
be used as opponent TO A. r. Lawrence, esq.
Very respectfully yours. WM d. MIcKHM.
Mr.. LAWRENCE NOMINATED.
Mr.. KELLY Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE |
CONVENTIONS After the labors which your committee |
has performed in relation TO aiding in selecting good
gentleman accept nomination. am happy to say TO
the members of the Convention that becomes my duty
by the consent Of those with whom have been asso-
GATED TO present the name of gentleman whom trust
will meet the appreciation of the members |
Of this Convention. 1t is one who has |
long been identified the interests OF this city. IL is
ope whose ancestors were with the early his
tory of this Government and particularly Of the City of
Ney-York 1t name which is ereditable to this Con-
yention or indeed any other Convention, for nomna
ton; OF one who is ably fitted to fill almost |
any position. My recollection Of the gentlemans
name, and of himself whom 1 propose to present |
TO this Convention, occupies nearly 20 years; |
and from that time this his business lawyer has
mostly been connected with the early charters Of the
City Of New-York, and the ordinances in relation
thereto Perhaps there be no name so acceptable
10 people who understand the workings of mu |
uicipal government, and where the capability |
Il so great Gentlemen, recollect-after |
state the name-that this gentleman was |
long identified with this organization until became SO
bad in construction formation that he well other
good members were compelled to leave It, There Is no
man. perhaps connected with reform organization |
IN this city who has worked labonOusly and |
ably in bringing TO punishment men who |
have committed these enormous crimes, ana |
am happy 70 say that when his was |
presented to the subcommittee the Committee Of
Seventy not present who said this was
not Almost acceptable gentleman and fit TO I'LL almost
any position; they preferred other candidates All
agreed however that nothing could be said against Mr.
Iawrence's character in any event. lApplausel Now
Mr. Chairman, 1t becomes my duty well as privi
lege 10 present 70 this Convention Abraham r. Law
renee and unless there other gentlemen who
aesire to force upon the Convention candidates that
have beep nut In nomination here, that Mr. Law
renee receive the unanimous vote OF this Convention
Cheers and applausel
When the speaker concluded the entire Convention |
carried the motion with rush. and three cheers were
given for Mr. Lawrence The chairman then appointed
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