The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-24
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
Proceedings of the State Convention
at Saratoga.
Ex-Governor Morgan Nominated for
the GOvernOrShip.
Senator Sherman S. Rogers for
Lieutenant Governor.
George f. DaniOrth for Associate Judge Of
the Court of Appeals
DANIEL c. SPENCER FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER.
Charles S. Trowbridge for State
Prison Inspector.
Charles S. Trowbridge for State
Prison Inspector.
CORNELL'S LETTER OF WITHDRAWAL.

standard bearer of the republican parry in this State
for 1876 This result is principally due to the magnan-
lmous pursued by Mr.. Cornell in Withdrawing
from the canvass when he there chance OF
success.
The following is Mr.. Cornell's letter of with
arawal:--
SARATOGA SPRINGS August 90, 1876.
TO THE CoLCNmA COUNTY DELEGATioN-
GENrLgMES-I desire to tender, through you, to the
republicans OF Columbia sincere thanks tor
the distinguished honor they have conferred on me in
naming me AS Their candidate Tor Governor OF the
State of New York. This generous action is the
more highly appreciated because 1t was volun-
tary their part and entirely unsolicited by The
baes of several eminent citizens have been suggested
rs candidates. and an animated canvass Tor the election
Of delegates TO the State Convention has ensued am
assured by gentlemen well informed as to tho views OF
The delegates that large plurality OF them are favorable
TO my nomination In OF the vital Importance Of
a successful campaign IN State am deeply i'm
pressed with the necessity OF such cordial unaniny
IN the action OF our Convention as will lead 10 the en-
thusastc support of candidates by ali republicans,
MS well as by all who sympathize with Us. am un-
willing, therefore, to allow my name TO be
the subject of discord and controversy. Being
desirOus OF contributing all IN my power to the
OF cause and believing that can best
The party by relieving the Convention at least in part,
from an exciting canvass | earnestly request
you to withhold the presentation of my name
ALoNzo B. CORNELL.
The strength of the Cornell Conkiing phalanx
bodily Morgan and secured his nomination be-
yond peradventure. More than usual interest was
manifested IN the Convention proceedings the dele
gates evidently felt that the safety of their national
hcket hinged large extent on the character
u their nominee for Governor. They also knew the
eyes Of the entire republican party were upon them
and could not afford to blunder into the wilderness OF
nominating an out-and-out machine candidate. 1t was
this sentiment which batted enectualiy against A. b.
Cornell and compelled him to step down and out of
the contest before trusting his cnunces to ballot 1t
is of , In draNy hcf
his exact strength was discovered in open Convention
No intimation such n conclusion the part OF Mr.
Cornell given until three O'Clock this morning,
when the guslght went out in the conference room.
District Attorney Bliss was the first 10 convey the i'm.
portant intelligence, and jumped irisSy around the
halls OF the United States Hotel in ecstasy
the prospective nomination of his friend Morgan.
Mr.. Corncls judlcous has been received with
aecidcd marks OF appreciation on all sides. Had not
The gentleman fit to adopt this programme little
personal wrangle would have been naugurated on the
floor OF the Convention. Senator ConkliDe's good
,cnsc in staying away Utica from the held of active
operations is also strongly commended. some of the
local statesmen who claim to bargain IN every
thing savorng of politics entertain opinion to-
night that a deal has now been made between Morgan
and Conkling The laters term as United States SEN
a;or expires In three years the next Governor VIII be
chosen for that period under provision OF the amended
constitution. and 1t is rumored that senator Conk!ing
possession OF IA promise from Mr.. Morgan that he
Will that senlcmans support for re election in
OF the OF the republican STATE ticket In
tins connection it is urged that Morgan coud not havo
been nominated II Corneis forces centred their ill.,
nucncc upon another candidate.
The Convention was called to order precisely at
eleven o clock. Previous to assembling IT gen
orally understood that Mr.. Morgan would DO the
ccssful nuidatc letter withdrawal prcparcd
the politicians for the result certain follow Mr.
Evarts' friends found themselves completely out
generated. George William Curtis has the happy fac
lty oil taking up candidates in Convention who are
always defeated Al Cincinnati he advocated Bristow
to-day he hung out his banner Evarts, with re-
suit similar to the genteman's efforts In the National
Convention. At Syracuse last March lie beat the air
lgains, The policy of Now York's delegation casting
.heir tor Roscoe Conkiing. Here too, he was
laid out carefully on his little political bed The de-
fea,s have apparently taught him useful lesson,
he again bossomcd into prominence tins afternoon
In advocating the claim OF William NJ. Evarts Three
such defeats within the space oil four months should
mtisfy tho ambition OF any ordinary politician.
rHr cHArxxKSs sPEEcugs
The addresses of the temporary and permanent
harmen full OF the usual cap-lrap TO the
Common school question; the dsngers from renewed
accession interference with the government Tilden's
record; the danger from Southern claims, and
other equally exciting issues Considerable merrmcnt
was created in this manner. Mr. John NJ. Francis dis
charged the duties OF permanent chairman. He was
evidently all at parliamentary rules, although
prompted continually by Speaker Hustled, who was
seated behind him.
THg INDEPENDENTS
An easy disposition made of the contesting forces
from New York city under the leadership of Elwood
qhorue These gentlemen did even make an effort
get inside the Convention They passed resolution
in favor vi Edwin ID. Morgan and quicily took back
seat in further deliberations Mr.. Thornc made an
attempt to speak before the Convention. but was
quickly senccd delegate raising The point OF order
tina; the gentleman had right to speak Unanimous
consent then asked but another delegate objected
and Mr. Thornes eloquencc was lost to posteriiy.
rHg RESOLUTIONS,
which read by Senator Carpenter. went all
the public iSsues OF the day They handled the
r,rcy civil service reform, the public schools and
other kindred topics Tdens career also came In Tor
iair share of criticism and all illusions tho demo
cratic Presidential candidates dupIci.y fighting the
Canal Ring and lodging the financial issues were
ceved with enthusiastic applause.
THE crRTfs
in presenting the name Of Mr.. william W. Evarts
delivered with his usual fire. he commenced with a
siusic and forclble arrsgnment OF the democratic
party, and gave thor Presidential nominee vigorous
dressing Mr. Tildcn's record during the war
thoroughly overhauled. His connection With
The Terre Haute and Alton Railroad. was
aso reviewed, while the gentleman's peace policy
when the country staggered under reOelious
blows dissected with the sharp knife OF an
able literary surgeon. The speaker aroused genuine
enthusiasm for the OF Eyarts. IL seemed plain
II the hands OF machine power were taken OF the
throats OF majority oi the delegates, Evarts would
then and there receive the nomination OF his party
The appeal TO above personal Considerations
and strike the broad ncd OF political LABOR IN
behalf Of the republican party was met with cordial
response and by the cheers OF the entire delegation.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY PHILIPS
delivered adroit and eloquent speech 10 nominating
NJ. l. D. Morgan. Cheers greeted the naming Of ths