New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-03

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addressed the Convention in substance as follows
Having known Mr.. Wlers for many years, having
been closely associated with him in the discharge OF
the State HON could vote Tor for this position, with
more pleasure than can vote for Diderch Wlllers'
He is not only an honorable, capable and honest man,
but faithful one. During all the time he was IN that
office he was never known TO be absent from his post OF
duty one hour. In consequence of the low compen-
satiOn and the selection OF engaged In luora-
tive pursuits, the duties OF this office have hereto
Republicans-though have no right 10 say how they
should aet-set aside capable and tried soldier woo
has for the last few years done the duties OF the ONCE
and give the position to another, when it is well known
that the faithful soldier will be called upon TO discharge
the duties 1t is mere form when We take up man
who has performed his duties lowest round OF the
ladder, and lift him 20 the highest. IL means that there
is real true merit the man. have known Mr.. Wers
long and well, as have already said. knew him IN
the time OF the war; when the services OF the Govern
trying time when I was Governor, and OF all the men
surrounding me and my Office found no man upon
whom could rely with more implicit confidence
am sincerely Impressed that the nomination OF MI
Wiers will bring strength TO the party and the ticket
because the young OF the State will see that they
stand good chance for their elders be-
saw them while engaged at the lowest round
look up Your place is higher up. 1t is honesty capa
bity, and truthfulness that wanted. We do not
take men for public position solely account OF their
high standing and character we want capablity. hon
esty and dGey well. There has been too much lax
ity in the performance Of duty and when we fnd man
like Wers should not let the opportunity 10 secure
his services escape Things have been said against
him; but then know things have been said against all
u.s. and must know there always will be- In concu-
sion, congratulate the Convention upon their seectOn
and the young OF the Convention and OF the
State that too modest IN standing In the way OF
ecvatng of number II any be deserving they
should receive the reward of their deserts.
CONTROLLER.
Mr. Flower moved that speeches be limited 10 five
minutes which carried. The Convention then pro
ceeded to the nomination Of Controller. Erie County
presented the name Of Asher p. Nichols Of Erie. Mr.
Bowman Of Monroe named Allen c. Beach OF Jefferson
Mr. Poucher Of Oswego presented the name OF George
W. Cuyer of Wayne. When Wayne County was reached,
Beach. At the conclusion Of the call OF the roll
Mr. Flower OF Jefferson said he was authorized
cumstances accept. mir. Bowman withdrew the nomna-
ton of Mr.. Beach Mr.. Weston Of Erie moved the
renewed the nomination OF Mr. Cuyler ana the Conyen-
on proceeded to ballot rira Soee Before the ballot
authorized by Mr.. Cuyer TO withdraw his name and
move the unanimous nomination OF Mr.. NICHOLS ms
ATToRNEY-GESEIAL.
The nomination for Attorney General being next In
order Mr. Beach Of Greene nominated James b. Olney
of Greene. Rufus W Peckham. jr, of Albany c. Fitch
Bsse OF Genesee. and Daniel Pratt Of Onondaga were
also nominated Mr.. Bissell's Withdrawn.
The Secretary then called the roll with the following
result: Daniel Pratt 81 Rufus W. Peckham, u, Is;
James b. Oney, The nomination OF Judge Pratt was
made UNANIMOUS.
The Convention next proceeded TO the nomination OF
State Treasurer. Mr.. Flower said he came here az
Liberal Republican from jefferson County and. after
euogizing State Treasurer Thomas Raines, moved his
behalf of six hundred Liberal kepub-
leans Of Jefferson County and the united Democracy OF
that county. Mr. Taylor OF Monroe seconded the
nomination Of Mr. Raines. and moved that 1t be made
by exclamation. Mr. Fellows Of Delaware had hoped
that the honor OF nominating Mr. RaiDes would have
been left the Democrats, but he heartily seconded IT,
Mr. Ranes had out OF the Republican party when
il was IN the zenith of its power not when in ts
decay but when he found IL corrupt He knew that
the Republicans had offered HIN denomination III ne
seorned the bride Mr. BOVINE Of otseeo seconded the
nomination OF Mr. Raues. Thomas Raines then
nominated by reclamation Loud applause greeted the
STATE ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR
The next Office State Engineer and Surveyor. Mr..
Mcguire Of Schuyler named IJohn ID. Fay OF Monroe
He said this was one OF the important Offices in the
State and that large interests centered in IL. Mr.
Fay, he said was capable honest, and incorrup
tibe; a man whom all the corruptions Of canal and
other rings unable 10 control. MI Moak SAID that
part of the ticket should from the eastern part of
the State and named sylyanus Sweet of Albany. MT.
Kelly OF New-YOrk would name man possessing all
the requisite qualifications for this important position,
The name of Z. II. Croker Of Washington
called with the following result Jonn d. Fay,
~; sylvanus Sweet, 40 Charles Ii. Haswell,
.G; E. IT, Croker IS. No choice The name OF Crocker
was withdrawn. Another vote had with this re-
sult Sweet, 81; Haswel So; Fay, II. No choice on
motion OF MIR Uaderhil OF Steuben another vote was
had confined to the highest candidates. and the result
was follows: Sweet, 63; Haswel 50. On motion on
John Kelly the nomination of lsyvanus Sweet for
State Engineer and Surveyor was MADE UNANIMOUS
CANAL COMMISSIONER.
The Convention proceeded to the nomination or a
Canal Commissioner. Mr. Peck OF Magyar named James
Jackson, ir. of Niagara. Mr. Cary Of Cattaraugus
named Frank L. stOwe Of Cattaraugus The ballot re-
suited as follows; James Jackson, jr, 20; Frank L.
stower 49, on motion Of Mr. Cary OF Cattaraugus, the
nomination OF Mr. Jackson was made unanlmOus
STATE PRISON INSPECTOR.
The names proposed for State Prison Inspector were
Hiram NJ. Beebe OF Toga, Thomas l.. Sutton OF West
chester, John Decker OF Richmond, George W.
OF Orange, Cornelius A. Russell OF Warren,
Benton b. Jones Of Cortland. Several OF the names
Withdrawn. and the first vote resulted as follows
Beebe, 80 Sutton, IS; MIllspaugb SC. The nomination
Of Mr.. Millspaugh WAS made unanimous
CLOSING SCENES.
Mr. Beebe then proposed three cheers for the ticket
and platform. which enthusiastically given. MT
Kelly moved vote OF thanks TO the President and Off
GERS Carried.
The President OF the Convention then made speech
CONCENTRATING the members upon their action and upon
the tone ana temper s wch Ne ha oe great
good We have lifted up the plane Of political morals
have raised standards by which the fitness OF cand
dates to he measured aud have made II question: in
the mind of every voter In every Assembly and Sena
toriaI district W the election OF those nominated for
seats in the Legislature Of York tend 10 elevate the
tone Of It's actoni Are their hands clean and Their
theIDemocrars had accomplished while in a minority,
especially cheap transportation on the canals The con
vention then adjourned SINE die
OF THE DEMOCRATIC STATE
COMMITTEE.
Urea, Oct. 2.-The Democratic State Com
mttec met this afternoon and organized by electing
Samuel j. Tilden Chairman and Joseph Warren OF But
fao Secretary. The following Executive Committee was
appointed:
John Fox OF New York VIM. A. Fowler OF Kings. Isr-
ris g. Rodgers of BrnOme, W. W. Gordon OF Delaware,
Jarvis Lord OF Monroe, and Henry A. Richmond oil
Genesee.
The committee unanimously passed resolution fixing
the headquarters Of the committee at Albany and APP
pointed meeting at Albany for Thursday, Oct g. at
noou at the Delavan House, 10 which meeting csndi-
and others interested In the success OF the ticket