The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-09

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and did not need debate he, therefore, moved the
previous question: which was ordered
THIRD
Mr. Smiths motion to strike out the eighth resolu-
ton was negatyed amid great applause.
MT Anthons motion to strike out the clause OF the
resolution relative to President Grants decension
also negatived
The resolutions reported were then adopted, with
Mr. Madden, Of Orange, moved the adoption Of the
resolution he offered at the morning session relative TO
canal and prison reform.
The Chair stated that under the resolution adopted
this morning all resolutions must be referred to the
Committee on Resolutions
Mr.. Madden thought the force OF that resolution was
spent when the committee had reported aud that
resolutions in order for debate and adoption. He
then proceeded to speak Of the corruption prevalent in
the State connected with the canals and prisons
The Chair admitted the resolution The question
taken and IL rejected.
Mr.. Macarthur OF Rensselaer, county, moved that
the Convention proceed to nominate ticket Carried
THE NOMINATIONS COMMENCED
Mr.. Hale, of Essex, said he would make nomina
ton for the Office of Comptroller, which he hoped and
believed would be Endorsed by acclamation. He re-
erred to the great Importance OF the Office OF Comp
troer. II requires man OF large mind and of strict
integrity; such man he knew, and that man was
William H. Robertson, of Westchester He was
that Judge Robertson to
having this nomination thrust upon him, yet he felt
that the Convention ought to nominate him ncverthe
less in the hope that he would not reject the Conven
TONS unanimous wish.
Mr. Robe 1on rose and addressing the Chair, said he
desired that the Convention would not nominate him
for the Office Of Comptroller for he could accept
Mr.. Hale then Withdrew the nomination
uira a candidate for Comptroller
When Albany county was called Mr. Rathbone an
nounced its thirteen votes for Judge Robertson
Mr.. Hustled appealed to the Albany delegation in be-
half Of Wescheser county and to Judge Robertson
withdraw the nomination, which was done
Mr.. E. ID. Morgan moved that George p Babcock, OF
! Erie county, be nominated by acclamation. Lost.
Mr. Berr, of Kings named f. L. Spinner, Of Her
kimer.
| Mr. Hale of Essex named A. W. Palmer, OF Duchess
and spoke of his qualifications
Syracuse.
- Mr.. Dexter, of chemung, named A. 5. Diven, of
Chemung, and spoke in high terms of his merits
delegate said MIR. Spinner will not accept
Mr.. Macarthur eulogized General Spinner and adj
still, he thought if the Convention would nominate
H. G. Robinson, of New York, inquired if General
Spinner had recently written imitation letter. if
so, his nomination here would place this Convention in
peculiarly inconsistent predicament
George k. Babcock, after thanking the gentleman for
naming him for this Office, respectfully withdrew his
name
The Convention then proceeded to nominate rtva
candidate for Comptroller
| COMPTROLLER
The vote stood-Whoe number Of votes $685. of which
there for General Spinner 259; for Mr. Palmer 81
for Mr. Judson IS; for Mr.. Diven 40 for Francis d.
Barlow 3; for E. d. Morgan, 49, and for Mr. Hurburt
Before the vote announced Mr.. Prescott of Her
kimer county, said the delegation proud to have in
their county such man as Genesol Spinner. The del
egation know him and know his sentiments this
subject When they called to they purposely
abstained from voting, because they knew he did not
want the office but now as the vote was closing if the
Convention determined to nominate him under all
circumstances their delegation desired to cast their
vote unanimously for Mr.. Spinner
Colonel W. q. Squire, OF Herkimer, moved that the
President of tins Convention be instructed to send the
| following message immediately
''To General FRANCIS (. SPINNER, Mohawk, N. Y.
'You have been unanimously nominated by the
Republican Convention Of the State of New York now
in session. for the Office of Comptroller OF the State
The Convention confidently awaits the dings of your
! acceptance"
Adopted, and the President forwarded the telegram
T. Younglove, of Saratoga, moved that General E. A.
Merritt, of ST. Lawrence county, be nominated for
State Treasurer by accanation Carried with applause
The next nomination was for
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Mr.. Lincoln, OF Ontario spoke at length OF
whom he thought specially fitted for the place and had
not proceeded far before many delegates cred-Name
Name" 'Prince. Prince" Mr.. Lincoln closed by
nominating L. Bradford Prince, Of Queens. (Appause.)
Mr.. K. Deafeld Smith named George +. Danforth, OF
Monroe Applause.) He then spoke at some length of
Mr. c. s. Spencer, of New York, seconded the nomin-
alton of Mr. Prince, OF Queens.
Mr. voorhees,, OF Kings, advocated the nomination Of
Mr. Phelps of New York, followed on the same side
Mr. Sackett of Saratoga, also seconded the nomina-
satisfaction to the people of Saratoga county.
Mr. Patt, of Duchess, sustained the nomination o.
Mr. vedder OF Cattaraugus, spoke Mt length and with
much energy in favor of the nomination of Mr.. Prince
recting his the people a legislator and
as manager in the impeachment of Judge Barnard.
The roll was then called, with the following result
Whole number of cast 40s; necessary a choice
ceived 25S
Mr. Prince rose to move to make the nomination
unanimous He had come here impressed with the
conviction that there presages of victory in the
air with good ticket and a platform
calumnies Of enemies in connection
with the third term; he believed so still. He then
spoke in high terms of Mr.. Danforth, and moved to
make his nomination unanimous Amid great and con-
tinued applause the motion carried.
Mr. Danforth was then declared unanimously NOM
On motion of Mr. Voorhees,, of Kings, three cheers
were given for L. Bradford Prince.
ENGINEER.
The next nomination for State Engineer and Sur
Mr. Bostwick, of Tompkins, named O. H. p. Cornell
of Tompkins, youngest of the late Ezra Cornell
and eulogzed him as in every respect worthy Of the
nomination.
delegate named Joseph N. Green, of Orleans
Mr. Macarthur, Of Rensselaer,, named Charles H.
Fisher of Rensselaer,.
of votes $50; necessary to choice, 1913 Cornell re-
ceved 3Ol; Joseph n Green, III Charles H. Fisher, r.
and George Geddes. l.
Mr. Cornell was declared nominated.
On motion of Mr. Hustled the nomination was made
unanimous
Mr. Van Matter, Of Wayne nominated William E.
Tnsley, of that county, for Canal Commissioner. He
said Mr. Tinsley was respected member of the press
and well qualified for the duties OF the office Since the
construction of the canals fifty years ago. Wayne
county had had Canal Commissioner though
she was deeply interested in the canals He therefore
hoped the claim would be recognized and allowed.
Mr. Coffin, of Kings county, by the unanimous de-
sire of the delegation from that county seconded the
nomination of Mr. Tinsley, and moved 1t be made by
reclamation.
Mr. Barrow, of onondaga named Reuben W. Stroud
and proceeded to say that the State had more
honest or more economical Official the canals Since
he had been in Office he had reduced the expenses
the canals 81 500 000 Such officer he said ought
to be re -eccted and he believed the people would
tain his nomination.
delegate nominated l. B. Hodgman, Of steuben
county, and said he practical engineer and
honest man, and would prove excellent official
Mr.. Sloan, of Oswego, said his county yielded their
purpose to present A. II. Failing in favor Of Mr..
Tinsley.
Mr.. Knapp, of Cayuga, moved that the nomination Of
Mr. Tinsley be made by acclamaton, which car
ried and Mr.. Tinslcy's nomination was declared
The next candidate State Prison Inspector and
Mr.. Cornell Of New York, moved Rev. Benoni l. Ives
be nominated by reclamation. Carried with great ap-
plause
| ''BALD EAGLE" SCREAMS.
Mr.. Hustled Of Westchester after saying that the re-