New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-09-05

by the nomination OF Gen. Dix, and the announcement
OF his name created such scene in the Convention that
the gentIemen who nominated DIX rehearsal Of the
circumstances attending the event. Dr. Geo w. Clarke
Thurow Weed in the Convention. on reaching Utica he
Immediately called on Mr. Weed at Baggss Hotel, and
positively declined, stating that he had been named
delegate as personal compliment. and that his
Convention. He insisted that Dr. Clarke. should
take his place There had, up, to this time. been
Governor and DR.. Clarke accordingly inquired OF Mr..
replica tnat he thought Gen Dix the best that
could be nominated. This exactly agreed with DIR.
o1s ts 10 c Wes 70 he f M in ca
vention, and be took mis- departure Later in the day.
nearing taat MT; weed nSI Ieceeeo an uIa'of~2,o
Weeds room. But the telegram simply the effect
that he should be nominated This was the day Of the
Convention, in the afternoon About tins time Dr:
telegraph TO Cen Dix and ascertain definitely his pur-
pose telling him that he must not say no, MT Cews
Gen. DIX: DO with my name as you wish"
WHO DID NOMINATE GEN. DIX
70 the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Business called me to Utica during tho
recent Custom-house State Convention. The night be-
fore its sessions began occupied a room adjoining
room double the size Of mine, with oor between
badly warped that noise made In one could be
very distinctly heard in the other. was walked up
u
adjoining. Sleep was impossible account Of their
noise The leader talked about follows "Gentlenen
take seats fand we will proceed 10 business We want TO
go in for Gen. Dix for Governor (Some one ring that
beD But first TO defeat Senator Robertson we want to
support Gen. Robinson Dix's will not be put be-
fore the Convention until the very last minute, when the
feeling OF the Convention has been ascertained. We
ustIiagree upon sign at which you shall change
from Gen Robinson to Gen. Dix or to declare for DIX
He said that tho object TO create the greatest enthu
sas possible when Dix's was brought before the
Convention. During this time wine and cigars were
brought up and tOasts were gwen 70 Cen DIX ana CV.
Palmer The buyer OF wine told his delegates that ne
would take his position the east side or the opera
House. the stage, under the Ddlconyand agdlns.
the wall. On seeing hum raise paper a1ose ns ng n
and bring IL down quickly they were 10 declare LOT Ok
change their vote. as the case might pc AZ ths
stage the proceedings their names were an
red book and they were entredted 10 III tncl POCho
with cigars Inquiries made about tcKes to TO
turn home and assurances were gwen Dy tDer entertain
that thew should provided for ater the Convention
aye" He charged them not 10 reveal ~OIu' anu
they dispersed for the night. In the morning ascs:
house adjoining the home Offne Surveyor OF the Port OF
NewYork and was also credioy informed that on Lbs
reaching Utica he immedlaely went 20 lO0I NJ n
council OF the CusOinhouse Rag was Ia session W ~
Palmer was a strong advocate OF Cen Robinson III au
places where he was likely to DC 0yerhei n az h ho
Same time was sabbng him IN the b2ck atvfhu5H tue
Convention, and after the chairman called them W
order i'm the afternoon Palmer enter and take ms
position. l saw the paper 90 up ana come Gown, sha
was nominated. In The UticG Morning Eerdt1 Aug u
(Senator COnklings organ appeared tIe iol.owl1S
est the FIRST to lear the Of bis n0n
NI came 10 Utica a Republican, and vet but
hereafter wish be counted on the Liberal Sue IHtvo
oten heard OF the CustOn-nouse BnS ahd us poWrf III
Conventions but never uLIlt NJ" uu ~PF 10
corrupt influence. W. "i'
Utica, n. l., Aug 81, 1872