The New York herald., 1877-09-06
Decided Lack of Harmony Developed
in the State Convention.
CAMERON DICTATION.
The Young Republican Hartranft-
ties Overborne.
l. Nv Ell Y L A L x t.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

,,onbcrs of Tho pary arc growing restive under the
rule of the Camerons but that they have not strength
enough nor wit enough 10 make successiu iul protest
ncainst the dictation OF that power which has
,roed the party in this State with relentless hand
for so many years number of the best men in the
narty quietly backed by Governor Hartrautt, desired
The nomination Tor auditor General OF Colonel Howard
Recder OF Easton of Old and rather aristocratic
family son OF Ex-Governor Rccdor OF Kansas, and
brother of General Frank Recdcr; but tho Camerons
through their lieutenant, Robert W. Mackey, said
"No and no it proved 10 be for in spite Of all tho
pledges that seemed to make Reeders nomination
tain simon said ''It be j. A. NJ Passmore' and
j. A. NJ. Passmore 1t was The youngsters made
gallant fight
pERPIDy.
One OF their champions, Mr. Wolfe, OF Union, said in
On impassianed speech lit understood few
weeks ago that Howard J. Rccdcr tn be tho
fo Auditor General, and had S friends been un
trammelled they would have been here to support
him, but now VIC know there has been hidden hand
at work In this Convention. (Appause) To-day l
say, il is not question between Mr. Rceder and Mr.
Passmore. Mr. Passmorc, Instead OF coming here with
his friends, made by his own work, has
brought to bear another influence. The change in Mr.
Reeder's prospects from loss OF strength, bus
IL from his relations to the Governor of this Com
monwcalth. (Aisses aud applause.) There has long
been suspicion that there is in this State Treasury
Ring now state from my own observation Of four
years in public o that there is Treasury Ring, aud
that 1t is composed Of members Of both parties zap
plausc and hsses.) Now Mr.. Hart is an honest, gall
lant gentleman but he is an intimate friend OF Mr.
Mackey and then whom the nomination of Mr.. Passmore
is sought by the influence say 1t will arouse
feeling OF hostility against the ticket 1 will tell you
in the name OF outraged constituency, that Mr.
Mackey has pcrG!ious to the republican party.
Int
derauded by Mr. Mackcy and the gentlemen who
coaching Mr. Passmorc out OF Senator. For three
terms they have been instrumental In send
ing democrat from that district and tor this reason
tho people district Will vote for Mr. Pass
more. lApp lause and hisscs.l
BITTER TALK
Colonel A. Wilson Norris, the secretary OF the
State Committee solemnly declared the dgbt against
feeder was alta OK on the Governor and with
emotion regretted that he must impeach the motv yes
of men who had long been his friends
The battle wns short but spirited, and IT ended, as
every kack the Cameron clan has in complete de-
ieaL fassmore nominated by l65 votes to SO for
Recder.
REASONS roR THE STRUGGLE
As to the Tor the defeat OF the candidate of
the young Tepuniicans Tor 50 tney may be called ahey
ton TO the Senate, aud # Harrauft whose popularity
aud strength are rapidly increasing, allowed TO sur
round himself with his own friends he miaht prove
mouuIabc obstacle in the path oi the sou Of
his father L does not appear likely. however. that
Harranit wifi ever desire tho Senatorslnp Tor him.
self. He has higher ambition He wants to DO
President. Another cause OF tho defeat OF his
candidate Is tue cnmity Of Mackey, the Cameron's
right hand man. originating from the Governors
threatened veto of Dill rotating to the Philadelphia
city government which Mackey cspousing. An
opinion Of the Attorney General uD1avorablc to IA
certain private measure IN which Mackey was In
teresed ana one two other matters in which the
Governor disagreed with Mr.. Mackey, have also had
weight. There great soreness over the defeat OF
ReeIer but do not think it will result in any :ec.
| dare NV
day, when the republicans will be very lucky ii they
the state from the democrats by tho hardest Kind
o working
HAYES ENDORSEMENT.
II was u surprise that the resolution indorsing the
President. cautiously worded and qualified as Is,
should pass the Convention SO easily. Wncn it was
there the slightest possible ripple OF ap-
plausc but no counter resolutions were offered
What Herculean and persuasive efforts tho Commit
tee on Resolutions had to mako to reconcile the Two
lm,yer Know As it was, Mr. Cessna assured the
Convention that all the resolutions had been agreed
TO in commitiee almost unanimously. One OF the
significant inc dents OF the Convention as showing
the real feeling oi the average politician Tor Presi-
oil Union, offered his resolution indorsing the general
course OF the President. 1t was only Joke but It
had a sting in It,
Mr. Bum OF Philadelphia immediately handed up
resolution, which the Cnair, after scrutinzine with
alarmed expression. promptly declared to be out OF
order and declined TO have read. Mr.. Douglass, a
colleague OF Mr. Bum, handed that the paper
'ead, and made motion TO tnat effect, including all
lender OF the President, seem d to ''smcl a MICE.
for he promptly addcd as an nendment, III IN the
opiuon of the Char they are OF respectful char.
actcr."
Another delegate moved that the gentleman read
the resolution himself. Mr. Bum quietly sa,d 'The
gentleman does desire to read 1t himself"
The Char nnally ended the matter by ptorily
ruling the matter out OF order The mysterious docu.
mcnt was simply tbis:-
the residents faithful attention his Christian duties
g ,crvies a, The White o"ss be added the little hymn
"When Can Read My Title Clear
tzt...
If 1t had been squclcbcd, it Is painful
plate.
THE NOMINEES.
Mr. James T. Sierrett, the nominee for the Supreme
Judgcship. lity-one years Of aye. He graduated
from Washington aud Jefferson College, ana for a
wule member OF the faculty OF that institution.
III practised law in P,tsourg, and effected partner
ship with Dir. John +. Penney, IN which firm he be-
came quite prominent He was chosen 10 the Bench,
and expiration of his first term unanimously
Endorsed by both republicans aud democrats On the
death OF Judge Williams, o the supreme Bcucb, Judge
Sterrctt appointed by Governor Hartmnt to ill
The vacancy lie is cautious and dignhed as Judge.
Hart born in Montgomery county, Pa, on Tho
10th day Of March, 1872, ard wls educated at COM
mon schools Az age Of fourteen he commenced
his own livelihood, by his seeking,
iarm hand. Upon arriving at the age OF seventeen he
was apprcnticsd at the brickayns business for iour
years. Having served Two and one half ycars when
lhe call Tor the three yours troops was made by
Tho general government N 1851 he enlisted
repnsvvans ps"'' vo"nce copnGT 10y Three Fy Years. Ts'
served with great slllantry IN the East and South.
west, participating IN Tue DittlcS IN WDlGh MS com
nand was engaged. HIS qualities and soldicry bear.
ing attracted the attention OF General ariran who
recommended HIM IN ni.hly nutcring manner 10
Hon. r.. NJ stanton, secretary Of War. Tor appoint
assistant aujutaDt general Ui volunteers
with the rank OF caDtan. Upon this recommends.
ton, and after passing cTcdita0e examination hc
Has Immediately api on'cd aud served with
General Harlranlts permanent command uutl
the close Of the war, being mustered
oi volunteer officer under
War Department orders dated September ~
1865. In February, 1867, Captain Hart re
:eivod appointment TO ccrkship In tho
Pennsylvania State Treasury Department, was
promoted TO the responsible position OF cashier
in 1871, succeeding the Hon Thomas Nicholson whose
confidence and friendship Captain Hart enjoyed 10 the
end Of his predeccssor'sli lie Captain Hart has no par
ticular claims uL0n he republican party apd no owes
ms nomination to Governor Iartrauit whose
he Is and through whose influence candd date
appeared 10 the bcd as his rival
Tue nominee !or Auditor General, John A. W.
Passmore, comes OF an old QUAKER family, whose
.cstors came With william Penn and settled at
For ID lGS3 lie born Wesl NOTHING