The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-27

county, who served many terms In the Assem-
bly, and the Senate, aud who rs known to poltsians
all over the State failed be recognized by him when
he arose for his speech bong obliged 10 give his name
Charles r. Shaw, IRON tho New York independent
delegation, was . source Of considerable
account OF repeated attempts to get Con-
vcnsion He was constantly rising to point oil ordor,
but was ordered down rs fast stood up.
During the evening session the Convention seemed
more dposed 10 listen to both sides OF the question
the substitute offered BY Mr. Curtis. Anecdotes were
told by speakers illustrative OF points, which were
received with immodcrate laughter. Nj. Hoichkss,
Of sroome. when speaking on the Curtis substitute,
II know all ABOUT this thing, which brought down
the house. His wittcisms were well received and he
voted tho funny man OF the Convention. During
hts speech Senator conxing appeared 10 be exceed
Not a little indignation ana surprise were felt be-
cause George W. Curus was not placed any OF the
committees. His friends said that IL the very
least the majority could do TO give the friends of
the administrator part In the organization. HIS
nnest sentence when offering his substitute In
which ho said that the republican party wished Prcsi
brought forth terrific applause. hats being waved
while good portion OF the Convention rose from
their seats Tho debate on Curtis substitute dragged
along slowly. tor every member OF tho Convention
seemed disposed TO make lengthy speech upon IT, in
afer several speeches Of sprcad-eagle character
little mpaticnce began to show ITSELF and cries OF
"Conkling Colkling" came from every quarter.
coSKLIxG wANrxD.
But instead OF Mr.. Conkilng General Martiudalo mp
pearcd ana spoke irr1lcvantly elicng but lttlo
spence from the Convention TO his sentiments. In
fact the Convention manifested It's displcasure
BY stamping. Kissing and repeated cries for Conkng
the resolutions would DO brought TO a close by
speech from him. Therefore Il was anxious TO
hear him that when George W. Curtis appeared nyai
no was not treated with the Same consideration that
no ut hrst. He went to show that he inno-
cent OF any intention 10 create dscord the repub
lcan party, neither was he guilty OF introducing
brand in the Convention, had been cd by
the offer Of resolution ndorsng civil reform.
APPEARANCE OF rIE DELKGArks
The respectable appearance oil the delegates IN At
tendance impressed visitors and strangers with their
their ability 70 represent fairly the wishes aud interest
OF their constituents The speeches were manly
Of higher order than ssu. CON
inconsider.ble part Al the conclusion Of
who seated In tho aisle. pitched his ian behind
him and mounted the platform amid rcmc ndous
posss. whos sc.d tho n."a. ":S ppa sU.s
but although, as no said himself IL was
the @ Of ~: 2 s1.
greet by many OF hts friends. His personal aluson 10
George W. Curtis under the circumstances WAS con-
speeches, did not display anything which could
be construed AZ OF a bitter personal character
upted by Curtis with q remark, great EXCITEMENT
Was occasioned BY his reply, when he said that
the member from Richmond had not only attacked
him politically In his newspaper, but had also at
tackled I'm personally Cheers from his friends
and Kisses from his enemies, which soon caused a
great 'umult ana deeply agtated tho Convention, and
above which wore heard yelis and cries OF "Put him
outi"
'nx." HAYES
From the opposition thing was noticeable in the
Senator's speech-viz that whenever no bad occasion
TO mention the name OF President Hayes, ne called
him MI Hayes, and whenever he mentioned General
Grant or whenever Grant mentioned by the other
speakers, he was very oon Ia the speeches OF
ConIling mon, great demonstration invariably took
When Mr.. Conklng moved the previous question a
lively skirmish occurred to calling the yeas and
nays The Convention arose to their feet, while tho
Chairman pounded vigorously With his gavc to pro-
sorve srdor but without avail until the excitement
gradually died out and good humor and QUOT werc
0ncc moro restorcd.
Tho enemies OF conkling during bis speech were dis.
posed TO give him considerable trouble by continual
Missing, The Chairman tried TO preserve order, but
Mr. Conkiing, turning 10 him. said, Lot me take care
Of these people n you please" and continued his
speech with perfect compOsure
Tho absence OF Senator Woodin from any part In tho
proceeding was the subject OF comment. He did not
80 against his Wishes. AZ no told HERALD reporter
business making necessary that he should leave the
CITY tho Two O'Clock train.
Alter tho platform was adopted, when II camo to the
names for the State ticket after another OF tho
rumorcd candidates declined.
your reporter, such scarcity Of candidates for any
ticket It's going abegg,ng There is willing
y g, upon . aokes IN such ssqoAay Convention as
Alter Hamilton FISH, Jr.. had docliaed TO be q can
didats motions to adjourn were heard from every
saiy I recess was taken Of fifteen minutes.
whom Henry. R, Pearson, Of Albany, made a
maze out ticket then as It was ncnrly twelve
O'Clock 1T was BETTER" he said "to stay a week
than 70 do such an important matter in a hurry in
a bungling way which might bring disaster In the
coming campaign"
motion then carried to adjourn till TO
at nine O'Clock.
RESULT OF THE DAYS WORK
Since the adjournment Of the Convention the lobby
Of tho 0sburn House Is thronged with groups OF OK
he cbscn Mcas f..
tbs and Conkling George W. Curtis is surrounded by
his friends, who are very indignant with the
uncailed for. No names nre yet mentioned for tho
State ticket All the interest is absorbed by the con.
:oss between Conklng and Curtis. which occurred
In the Convention to-day. II is now tho
opinion that there viii not be< tho shadow
Or chance to elect State ticket this
abused for years BY. Mr.. curtiss in his
paper, while others OF tho Senator'S friends
regret his severity upon Mr.. Curtss and are AFRAID
nc has made serious mistake, although he made a
magnificent speech The Convention has now mar
rowed down 10 bitter personal contest and IL re-
mans to be seen II tomorrow will bring peace TO tho
now distracted republican ranks.
THE PROCEEDINGS
The Convention called order at eleven pollock
BY A. b. Cornell, chairman of the State Committee.
Mr. WILLIAMS, OF Kings nominated for temporary
chairman Mr. + c. Plat. OF Tioga county. Carried
unanimously. The Chair appoin led Messrs Kenyon
OF Ulster, and Picrson OF Albany to conduct Mr. Plat
TO the chair
Mm PLArTs sPxgcH.
Mr. PLAT said:-I thank you most heartily for the
distinguished honor OF being chosen to preside over
your preliminary deliberations WhcL look around
this asscmbagc Of the rcpresen OF the re-
publican party OF the Empire State and observe so
many who are older. WISER moro cxpercnc and more
deserving statesmen who have honored the party us
well distinguished Intensely In tho councils OF tho
Commonwealth and OF the nation, soldiers whose
prowcss and PATRIOTISM preserved the hour of tho
country's peril am disposed to doubt the wisdom Of
your choice and tho propricty OF my cpance. STILL
believing as do that special significance is intended
oy your uction pers,na cursucration accept
your choice and assume the duties take 1t
70 be your purpose to make recognition Of the rad
cal working and lighting soldiers OF political army
who have borne the burden and heat OF day ever
since u was organized may lot deserve The dstinc-
ton OF representing that old guard OF tho republican
party but rs my pride and my boast that from tho
birthday OF the republican party to its mt OF
what Is supposed TO be its years OF discretono there
has not been campaign that has found mo IN tho
front rank OF the battle There not been ali cleo
ton, either national Statc-and may almost say To-
cathat have not stood at the polls from sunrise TO
sunset and fought without wcarncss or rest Tor tho
ticket tho whole ticket and nothing but the straight
republican ticket Applause That was born of
. deep and absorbing iaith In tho righteousness