The New York herald., 1873-09-25

and get into the clear open sunlight n we propose
any locality ! care nothing for, and the criticism
concerning Kings county Idirectly withdraw. You
have Io, got the n,a hing aghts on your nands and
you cannot play with them. This Convention
dare not leave Francis G. Barlow out OF
its efs s w vnefs m they place IN his
talks politics to-day talks against and Is no friend
to the republican party. Give some man strong
lift the struggle in New York and Kings county out
or personalities; man with brain broad enough
he is named it viii be the deaGn knel of The
Tammany and Brooklyn Rings. (Appause.)
Gentlemen, come to you as one who was per-
present Attorney Geherai in the aeld, and come me
to put 1t to you sqaarely that the man whom we
place upon our ticket should be one VINO ;. VIII la,e
Place upon your ticket leader OF the Bar, who
Will fight and crush the Ring and the King thieves.
In the name OF New York and Brooklyn, not a. a
politician, but for the better cause or honest gov
ernment, beg this Convention TO day TO nominate
Benjamin d. Silliman, leader OF the Bar Jap
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Mr.. JOHN A. KING earnestly seconded the nomi-
nation OF Mr. Benjamin ID. Silliman The roll was
then called and the vote stood, for Slman 232, for
Carpenter 1862.
on motion OF Mr. EASTMAN, OF Duchess, Mr.. Sill.
limans nomination was made unanimous.
CANAL COMMISSIONER.
The CHAIR stated that the next business in order
was the nomination OF Canal Commissioner
Mr.. TABOR, on behalf Of the republicans OF
Genesee, nominated Charles H. Monell OF that
county, for Canal Commissioner. lie said that Mr..
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who had frequently been placed in positions of
trust and honor The republicans OF Genesee ask
for this nomination for the reason that they beeve
that they are deserving OF IT, and besides It VIII
prove an incentive to increase the majority In that
county. He earnestly desired that the Convention
would see the wisdom OF nominating MI Mcneil Tor
this position
Colonel KLANcx, OF Monroe, which county, he
said, last fail gave over 1000 majority for the re-
publican ticket, nominated Mr. Hiram p. WILDER,
at present Section superintendent on the Erie
Canal. "Cast your eye around this Convention.
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didate." He earnestly supported the nominee AS
eminently worthy, both on public and private
Mr. Ross, OF Erie, seconded the nomination OF
MIR. BABoocK, OF Niagara. also sustained the
nomination of Mcneil, not only on account of his
fitness, but because the nomination should be
rHs Of Wyomng advocated the
nomination of Mr.. Mcneil. He said that what the
State wanted In that position was an honest and
nell possesses in large degree.
Mr. KNAPP OF Cayuga, paid high euloglum TO
lion and stood between the nation and destruc
tion. He said that a distinguished citizen of Cayu-
but he was detained at his hotel, and that duty
now very Unexpectedly devolved upon him
Knapp. He then nominated IN behalf OF the re- re-
said he was man OF sterling integrity, and If there
was any canal or other ring in our State he would
Knapp then gave the record Colonel Meade had
made during the war, and called upon the conven-
Mr.. BLISS said he knew none oil these candidates,
but he found that one OF them had been a soldier
in the rebellion. He thought the ticket should not
be made up without having soldier upon 1t,
unless they leaving out OF 1t the only soldiers
who were on the ticket last year.
Mr.. VEDDER OF Cattaraugus. named John La
Pierre, OF that county. He said that that gentle
man was not only capable, but he was honest. He
had experien nee In great public works, and was
thus especially adapted TO this position. He was
man well versed In the wanGs OF the canals. II
we were to have an enlargement OF the canals to
m n La
Pierre IS the man Tor the place. He continued ut
some length in eulogy of his candidate, especially
Mr.. HOPKINS moved to call the roll bv counties.
Another delegate moved to amend so as to call
MT HOPKINS accepted the amendment and the
motion was then rejected by l52 to l7S.
Mr. HOPKINS urged that & the vacancy ,cs for Canal
siding the western division OF the Erie Canal, as
the present incumbent Is a resident there.
The CLERK proceeded to call the roll, with the
| following result-For Meade, 1855; Tor Mcneil, 11S
for La Pierre, Al; for Wilbur, as. No choice.
| Mr.. VOORHEES, withdrew the name OF Wilbur ant
moved the nomination OF Meade.
Mr. NEDDER withdrew the name OF Lapicrre, and
seconded the Nomination OF Meade.
Mr.. A. B. CORNELL moved another ballot. Lost.
On motion OF MIR. TARBox, Colonel Meade was
! unanimously nominated Canal Commissioners.
STATE ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR.
The Convention then proceeded to nominate a
candidate for State Engineer ana Surveyor.
Mr.. LINCOLN (of OntariO) said he rose 10 name q
man who was entitled to this position ut the hands
OF this Convention by all reasons, and that name
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Mr. John b. Greene, or Cortland, was also named.
The vote was taken by the Convention rising, aud
it was found that Mr.. Taylor had 260 votes. There
was no contrary vote, and Mr.. Taylor's nomination
was made unanimous
STATE PRISON INSPECTOR
The Convention then proceeded to nominate q
candidate Tor State Prison Inspector.
| Mr. FOLEY, OF Essex, nominated Moss X. Platt,
of that county.
General BATCHEILER nominated L. NJ Crane. of
saratoga, and spoke OF his qualifications.
Mr.. HEUsrED endorsed the nomination OF General
Platt.
Mr.. MADDEN named General William X. Brown,
of Orange, and advocated his nomination.
General SHARPE, alter referring to the fact that
Ulster county had never received anything from
State Convention although still doing her duty to
of Ulster county.
Jonn II. DEMO, Of Orleans, was also named, as
! was also Samuel B. Mellish Of New York.
The Convention then proceeded to vote with the
| following result:-For Platt 23s; for Waterbury,
1O2; Tor Brown, 81; for DEMO, :; for Mellish, 8.
on motion OF General Sharpe, VINO remarked that
the mode adopted Tor beating candidate in this
case was most remarkable.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Hopkins, from the Committee on Resolutions,
rep0rled the lOowing:-
ResSysd That having sboshed abe slavery
polica and civil rights restored the national credit
or res1sd tie %s' of aG Gd Dis aa
tho
pcat9ns assured seneral stability and prosperTiy
and wholesome administration of public anars both
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and confidence Of the people, but has presented the best
pledge that il will be true to present and
oblig alton has been to past requirement.
Resolved That well for the maintenance OF these
great achievements IA for the iulhment OF every new
g gS ami e
stoidy resisted step OF progress and OF
patriotism in later history but to that long trusted
party whose enduring principles and unexampled ca
rcer hJnoraby Identified with all these advances
and triumphs and which meets all new questions as
they arise with the same patriotic and faithful spirit
Resolved. That the TammaDy ring, with its colossal
pupder of the people the pollution Of the ballot box the
de hlement of the Bench the mlsmanage OF the pub
lie works the increase Of taxation and the addition of
deficiency of S6,6OO,0O TO the public debt were
the direct fruits democratic rule In this state that
! with the aid OF honest men Of all parties,
whose cooperation Is still invited the republican organ
ization has over brown tir Iammany inquiy purified
the elections elevated the judiciary redeemed the State
administration and made provision for all public obliga.
tons and that the completion OF reform, well the
welfare OF the STATE requires the continuance of
It's work.
| Resolved, That, having enacted q statute permitting
suits for the recovery OF civil damages in cases OF injury
sustained IRON the sale Of intoxicating beverages and
being committed TO the principle OF allowing each local
y determine Itself whether IL will prohibit such
sal he true