The New York herald., 1877-10-21

nerchanged between the friends OF the two opposing
candidates. Even tho conventions, however, ad'
journed pcaccaby.
YoU2TH DISTRICT.
The Fourth District Convention met at No. 5l4
Peari street. There two canodates in tho field,
both from the First Assembly district-viz, xJudgc
Edward Hogan and Edward Burke. The result OF the
ballot was:-Hogan SO; Burke, %. Hogau's nomina-
ton was atterward made unanimous Tho Judge, VINO
was conducted to the hall alter the nom mnation by
commit,e oi hve, addressed the Convention briefly.
In 1869 Judge Hogan, after serving us police ma
gistrate Tor tour years, renomnatsd by both Tho
democrats and republicans the resolution passed by
tho convention OF the latter stating that 'his return
by the electors of the district will be the interest OF
all classes OF the community"
riFTH DISTRICT.
Tic Fifth District Convention mot a. 242 Spring
street. During the nomination OF the candidates,
Albert wagsta. Jr, aud Peter Mitchell, acrimonious
supporters and Comm Nichols charged
with using the police orce Tor the purpose OF intim
dation. However, there was no disturbance, and Cap
tain McDonnes arrangements completely anticipated
any interruption OF that nature. A rird vote be-
Ing taken the result was declared as iolows:-wag
stsn So; Mitchell, 45. Mr. Mitchell then witnorew
his.namc and Sir. Wngstan's nomination was made
unanimous Acommittoe was then appointed to wait on
the successful candidate, Mr.. Wagsan. To inform him
OF his nomination, aud that gentleman prescnted him
self aud expressed his thanks In suitable terms After
harmony and good feeling had been restored Mr.
Mitchell came forward 10 express his concurrence IN
the action OF the Convention, and to tender gratc
iul Acknowledgements Tor The cordial support given
SIXTH DISTRICT.
The Sixth District Convention met ut No. 2s Avenue
the withdrawal OF Mir. Luke Cozaus Tor the sake OF
the party. He nominated candidate for the Sena-
torsnip OF tho district Martin Nachtman.
Ex-Coroner Woltman SAID they agreed In caucus on
one candidate (Mr Nacntmann) tor the sake OF tho
party. He ashamed 10 say tnat men calling them
selves democrats, could. shake hands with the men
cheated tho democrats out OF tho last
election. (Cheers.)
sheriff Kelley said his favorito was Mr. Cozans;
fbnth IN
a German Qaughier), but all personal matters wero
waived for the sake vi the party and he heartily
OF Mr.. Nachtman was declared unanimous, and there
great applause tor the nominee who was present
and returned his thanks 10 neat speech.
SEVENTH DISTRICT
The Seventh District Convention assembled at 307
Third avenue. General Spinoa moved and Memo
Dicfcndori seconded the nomination OF George W.
McGl, mn as candidate for the Senatorship Mr.. Nc
Gynn's nomination was, on notion made unanimous.
Tho nominee returned thanks briefly.
DISTRICT.
The Eighth District Convention met at No. 7S1
Eighth avenue. The call OF delegates showed tnat l26
Charles O'Conor, John E. Deven, Charles Place, John
Foley, Alderman Joyce, William McManus, John H.
Harnett and Judge Person
Mr. john L. DevelIn was elected Chairman OF tho
Convention, ana after taking the chair MADE very
happy address, calling special attention 10 the great
imporlance Of the question OF rapid transit.
Whom tho naming OF Candidates was In order
Mr. Moved John E0e Of rnoma. ans aio
was received with immense applause, and unani-
mousy adopted. On motion OF Mr. Foley the chair
man appo nted a committee Of ono from each Assem-
bly, district with SIR Foley chairman to nolfy tho
candidate Of his nomination and to invite him tho
Convention. on the return OF tho committee with Mr.
Ecclcsine the greatest enthusiasm prevailed.
Quiet being ored Mr. Ecclesne addressed tho Con.
venton, delivering an eloquent speech touching upon
the question OF tho iuture vi the district foows
.For many reasons this Is ono ot tho most impor-
tant Senatorial districts IN tho state; u is certainly
OF the most important IN tho city. For while tho
destiny OF the lower districts OF the city is well nigh
settled achieved this upper end OF tho island has
yet It's history to accomplish. Enjoying many advan-
tages denied 10 less favored localities. ad-
miraby situated between two noble rivers
and bounded the north by beauti-
fui stream, containing within its boundaries
that grand pleasure ground OF the people, IL merits
and should receive intelligent and wise Legislation
legislation that Will liz the onerous burdens ot taxa
tion from the owners OF realty that will populate
waste plnce that will bring 1t In easy OF the
OF municipal enterprise and that viii make II
what it ought TO be, tho grnndest portion OF the
erandcst Guy Of the world. Rapid trausit, being the
greatest want OF city, shall leave nothing undone
secure II. In accepting this nomination l recog
ntze the importance VI all this and pledge my best
efforts for the accomplishment OF these onds, and ioI
the sincerity OF that pledge recr you to my record
OF the pust year.