New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-31
SEYMOUR THE CANDIDATE.
Continued from First pnae.

q candidate sor Governor each delegate when
was called, 10 rise In his place and his choice
Mr. ibbard Of Ere and called to the platform
He said he had risen to nominate the Hon. William DORIS
| heimer. lAppause.l He spoke Of that gontleman's
qualifications candidate His great abilities and
~ 'grity marked him especially fitted FOR the posi-
| ton. Ills father, Philip Dorsheimcr, well and
widely known Democrat Referring to the nomina-
ton Of the son for Northumberland Mr. Hbbard
asked II anything had transpred since hs election to
that position which did not show his close Identification
with the Democratic party Mr.. Hbbard then referred
to Mr. Dorshemers services in securing the nomination
of Samuel j. Tilden for the Presidency appause and
said he had done his duty faithfully to the State of New
| York
Mr. Cooper OF New-York arose, but he interrupted
by cries OF Seymour" and great confusion prevailed in
| which there cries OF Give US Democrat ana
! " Seymour" Seymour" [Great confuslon Several
delegates and attempted to address the Chair but
| the confusion rendered it impossible 20 proceed. Mr.
Cooper the platform vainly waiting oppor-
tunity TO DO heard, for several minutes FIR. Kinsela
arose and shouted " In the OF H0ratio Seymour
| let the gentleman be heard"
Finally order partially restored, and Mr. Cooper
said Gov Seymour had been written to by Mr. DORIS
heimcr himself who urged him TO accept the nomlna-
ton but he peremporily declined He then proceeded
to second the nomination Of Mr. Dorshcmcr bat was in
terrupted with cries of Potter" Brooks" Potter
| Potter"
Mr. Magone IT, said he yielded to no man in
to Horatlo Seymour but when Mr. Seymour had told his
trusted friend, Francis Herman, that he cannot accept
the nomination. then hc asked the convention II ii should
deliberate the substitution of another The
following telegram, said he has been received by Mr.
| Herman from Gov. Seymour:
Tc FRASoIs HERMAN: You must not let my namo be
used Ny health Will not permit liORATlo SEYMOUR
lCries Of "Then give US another Democratic
Mr.. Faulkner of Livingston said that there was an I'M
mistabablc feeling this convention in favor Of the
IAnnlu
fore moved the unanimous nomination Of Horatio Sey-
mour and would then adjournment to 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning order 10 give the chairman time
| TO communicate that nomination TO Mr.. Seymour ana
| get his answer.
Mr.. Magone said he would second that motion.
Tho Chair decided that the motion TO nominate by ac-
clamaton was out OF order while another candidates
name was before the convention tGrea confusion pre-
| vailed hcrcl
| MIR. Frost of wcstchesicr presented the name OF
Clarkson ~ Potter, who, he said man OF undoubed
honor and an unsullied Democrat Mr.. Poitcr's name
was received with cordial demonstrations of applause
Mr. Frost proceeded briefly to note his candidates public
career and his qualifications Tor the Govenorship being
repeatedly interrupted by applause.
Mr. Purdy Of Westminster. as representative OF the
young men. seconded Mr. Potter's nomination 10 few
| earnest words. which were received with applause
MIR Kelly OF New-York rising was called the plat
form amid much applause. He said he thought 1t i'm
| portant to have a candidate who was born Democrat
| and was always Democrat. lie proposed 10 name q
| gentleman who had upheld the Democratic banner in
| defeat as well in victory The nomination Of Mr.
DOrsheimcr, believed would endlnger the election OF
| Gov Tden He clearly Is no, the choice Of the Demo
cratic party-no the choice OF this convention Cheer
As Mr. Seymour cannot accept tho nomination because
OF Loath yOu cannot do better than nominate that
elegant gentleman. Clrkson ~ Potter. HIS enemies
Criticse lila personal character, ana his political
record IL without spot
MIR Green of Niagara said that the names OF several
gentlemen bad been presented hut no one from the
western part OF the ate lie seconded the nomination
| OF Nj. Potter
Mr. Huett Of Chemung said the ~. Louis Convention
had cc ,red for aggressive campaign and he wanted
man would strengthen tho hands OF Samuel L. TIL
den who would burden but source OF strength
10 the nomination Of Mr. Tidcn such man was Lucus
Robinson [Applause followed by cries Of Brooks" as
Mr. Hulett took his soltl
Mr. Buny Of O-cgo said he appeared before the con
ycnton as n Liberal Republican. lApplause.l IL The
Liberals we're he osraozcd there he wanted to know
H. fCrios OF Orlcrl He said he wanted to tell this
convention John Cochrane could not sell or give
! away the Liberal Rcpublicans lApplausel He had
acted with tho Democratic party In good hith since
1867 lie was there act with II sI. lie was there
to second the nomination OF that pure and honest states
| man, Lucius Robinson.
MIR 0r!swold Of Greene seconded Mr. Eobinsons nomi.
| nation.
Mr. Jacobs having been called TO the chair said the
convention had adopted resolution 20 proceed 10 noni
rate a candidate Governor and be would not enter
tam any question relative 10 the subject mentioned
| IN tho resolution
POTTEE's RECORD.
Mr. Apgar obtaining ,he floor. yielded 1t 10 permit the
reading of portion Of the speech OF Garrison " Potter.
which had been referred to sustaining the doctrine Of
states rights the purpose Of showing that II did not
sustain the charge. The clerk BY unanimous consent
| read the following:
The theory q cqraiy puonr right. was myself
an 81 rcrne States nts am about 70 declare what
| Il + was 10 make a constitution for the future gov
s srs2s 81 s number Or Of ts might
90 out Of union whenever they pleased; for bgh,tG
5nc In accordance with the Interests Of tnosa who nno
h am convin heneycr the real nler sts Of great
section promp, It TO 20 out Of such tnlon u '"u ." AZ
any longer 10 ak % e legislation oil congress Oe'ns t'
'S,IgH d Sy lat Tie nuion o. these states was
iniyisle that there Is no Iow 10 S,y,ds t,ga
tfsc yates apart you do it by the prescribed mole
Written IN III oreanc llN ana even ,me u IS auDi'
on have that matter hergotr agd have iAkcn
the ground that. ~ amendment n'o pcsh nd you
any change please that you can ee's 'e KING
" M " Po{eT aec With the gentleman do det with
hhn about the conventional power b1t n at o to hho"
NJ have fsfrri VIA, have understood to be
~" ~, 4ri rot 4, tenasrslooi VII e
f coxThat you favored the theory of secession and that
gI roar said nothing OF the kind did not know
mai we were talking about secession supposed We were
,ai aJoat me uure sud genraii'ns "a, " hsS
ttai any set Of stse; bng ,os,,sGf a'ng pGP , re-
gard for 5qe y Ssa II i maze S inner s G go S' "
| A FINAL EFFORT FOR SEYMOUR
Mr. Apgar who had yielded the floor. now resumed,
and urged proposition TO nominate Seymour and then
| adjourn until tomorrow.
Mr. KInseIla OF Kings inquired If Seymour should per
slst in declining II the party IN such condition thi
IL could younger man to relieve that oid
sar-worn chcftain, and give him the rest when ne
| had hcp ID