New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
A. BCORNELL FOR GOVERNOR.
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conU atulations
No doubt in a few days most Of the bitterness OF
defeat viii have been forgotten by their followers
and the party will be found united Ia earnest
support Of the party candidate.
The convention attempted 10 proceed with the
nomination OF all the subordinate candidates after
the nomination Of Mr.. Cornell for Governor had
been made bnt great was the excitement and
attendant confusion that after making only one
more nomination an adjournment was taken until
evening.
out any speeches. The leading candidate through
out the voting was George g. HoskIns, Of Wyoming
He received almost the unanimous vote Of the Cities
or BROOKLYN New-YOrk, Albany and Buffalo, Mr.
Sloan dbl not desire the nomination. and disconn-
tenanccd the voting for him. The nomination OF
Dlf. Hoskins was OF course, made unanimous.
FINISHING THE NOMINATIONS.
In the evening the delegates began to assemble
about 1880 o'clock, and by s o'clock n sufficient
number Of them had gathered to continue the task
Of the convention. Senator Conklng occupied
a seat on the floor Of the hall rear
the platform and attentively watched the
proceedings until IL adjourned. little back
Of him sat George William Curtis silent
and apparently med tGting all tho evening Tho
convention had business like look IT. had not pos
sessed during the day. all the seats beng occupied
by delegates. the aisles being clear and the crowd
of spectators being confined TO the galleries Tho
chairmans place occupied by ex-Congrcssman
John d. Lawson.
The names of the new State Committee were first
announced and several changes were made in tho
composition of the committee.
Candidates for controller were then announced.
Alex L. Diven, of Chemung, surprised the conven-
ton by nominating for the Office Jas. W. Wads-
WORTH OF GenescO. Mr.. WadswortPs name had not
before been mentioned candidate for any place,
and it was instantly surmiscd that there was some
hidden object in making the nomination.
George b. sloan, OF Oswego, followed with the
first SET speech nominating candidate. In accord
ance with the instructions OF home convention.
he named ex-ConTessman John c. Churchill, OF
Oswcgo He stated that Mr.. Churchill hal patriot
icaly accepted Of the nomination for Secretary OF
State two years ago, although it was obvious that
be could not be elected. in order that the party
might have IA standarl-bearer. Mr.. Sloan closed
his speech by stating Dir. Churchilis qualifications
for the Office Of Controller
Ex-senator Madden warmly seconded Mr.. Waas-
worth's nomination. arguing that the young BUSH
ness men Of the State ought to have such repre-
sentative OH the ticket ~ Mr. Wadsworth
Congressman Lapham. of Ontario. praised Mr..
Wadswortli's course in the Legislature, and stated
that he had there shown great ability.
John r. Parker, OF Cayuga. then emphaticaly
SAID that men of experience were needed, and Mr..
Churchill was such man.
The voting then began. II quickly showed tia.
there was no effort TO hold the Cornell organization
together. The New-York delegation went all 10
pieces between the two candidates. Kings County
cast all its 3S votes for Wadsworth. and here and
there throughout the State the Cornell delegations
voted for Mr.. Wadsworth. The surprise candidate
also received most Of the votes OF the Robertson,
Pomeroy and Hscock men. Mr.. Madsworth
received 273 votes and Mr.. Churchill 1872
Mr.. Sloan at once moved that Mr. Wadsworths
nomination should be made unanimous, and de-
cared that FROM personal knowledge he was aware
that Nh Wadsworth war one of the most estimable
and worthy young in the Legislature. Tho
motion was adopted. The overwhelming defeat of
Mr. Churchill was due largely to the resentment Of
men who have acted with Mr.. Sloan for several
years at his action in voting for Mr. Cornell.
The nomination of candidate for Secretary of
state was taken up Mr.. Aisselburgh, or Ihe
Iroy Tines nominated Major-General James H.
Carr Of Troy, and after stating that the Republic
can party had always been the friend Of soldiers
attempted to give history Of General Carr's
vices during the Rebellion. The convention IN
terrupted him with cries % Vote, vote"
Tax Collector Tanner. of Brooklyn, who lost both
legs in the Rebellion. followed with fierce speech
in favor OF General Cars nomination. He said he
thought the 4Gi, 0GO soldiers that New-York sent
to the war were worthy of some praise. and the men
who survived the battles entitled TO representation
in ut least of the State offices. IN conclusion,
he warned the convention that the Democrats
would DO likely to put soldier on thelr State
ticket The speech was frequently interrupted with
cheers aud applause.
Although tho convention was In mood TO nom
mate General Carr by acclamatiOn, Judge Russell,
of St. Lawrence County, nevertheless nominated
Assemblypan A. Barton Hepburn, Of that county.
.1.kta~ -
mittee that has been vigorously investigating
railroad abuses during tho summer. Tn. conyic-
ton of tho convention palpable that
soldier should be put on the ticket, and before the
result OF the vote could be announced, Judge Rus
sell withdrew Mr.. Hepburn's name General Carr
vas then unanimously nominated Corporal Tan
ner in giving his vote. said: 4" Brooklyn casts one
vote for Hepburn and thrty-seyen for the soldier"
Those remarks were common during the voting.
Nathan d. Wendell, Of Albany, was then nom-
mated for State Treasurer
Hamilton Ward of Alegany County was then
suggested for ACKNOWLEDGEMENT T.. ID. Morgan. of
New-York. nominated General Henry L. IRE
MAN. OF New-York. Senator Conkling. TO the great
surprise of the convention, then addressed the chair
In deterentia Dlanner he SAID that no would Ike
TO take the liberty 10 point out that the southern
tier of counties had representative on the ticket
he had known Dir. Ward In Congress, and
could testify that he was man OF great
ability, ana one that in tho darkest hour % the
Rebellion served his country oyally.n the House OF
Representatives. He felt ut liberty To saw this be-
cause Mr. Ward was n gentleman with whOrl he
bad not always agreed on political questions Mr.
Morgan thereup0n withdrew Dir. Iremains name
and Mr. Ward was Nominated BY reclamation. =
Howard Soue. OF Dlondaga County, was unani-
mously nominated for State Engineer.
Charles T.. smith then read resolutions approx
ing of the candidates. and promising them the
hearty support OF the party. The resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
The convention then adjourned without day.