The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-21
UNITED STATES SENATOR'S
Republican and Democratic CaucuSeS
at the State Capital.
CONKLING NOMINATED.
Eloquent Speeches and a
Unanimous Vote.
DEMOCRATS AND THE APPORTI0NMENT
Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer
Chosen by the Democracy.
Caucusing for the Indiana, Louisiana and
Pennsylvania Senatorships
DEMOCRATS AND THE APPORTIONMENT
Caucusing for the Indiana, Louisiana and
Pennsylvania Senatorships.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
ALBANY, Jan. 90. 1879
The Senate and Assembly resumed their labors at
seven O'Clock this evening few leading republi-
cans from different parts OF the State including
Collector Arthur, United States Marshal Payne and
Mr.. A. B. Cornell were present to witness the pro-
ceedings at the caucus for United States
Senator. and which was called for the pur-
pose of naming Roscoe Conkling as it's unanimous
choice. The main gallery of the Assembly was filed
while large number of the fair graced the ladies'
galleries. Jacob NJ. Patterson, Jr, Clerk of the Com
mon Council occupied a seat with Mrs. Cornell in
the gallery the Speakers chair. The routine
business of the Assembly only lasted few minutes,
when an adjournment took place. In the meantime
the vacant places in the galleries and on the floor
of the House filled up. Ex-Collector Arthur
and Insurance Superintendent Smyth entered
the Chamber together. The Senators came
in shortly afterward The republican leaders who
to witness the third election of Mr. Conkling to
the United States Senate occupied prominent posi-
ton to the left of the Speakers chair. General
Hustled looked nervously over toward the hands of
the clock. He evidently wished the moment to
rive when he could in his place and pour forth
eloquent words his admiration Of the Utica states
man. The ghost of Blaine's Presidential canvass
probably still haunted his busy brain. The time had
come to make amends. and the gentleman from Rock
land prepared to do his work handsomely.
Speaker Avord took his old position in the centre
of the floor and chatted with knot Of Assemblymen
who clustered around him. Several ladies also
pied seats the floor in the rear Of the Chamber.
The caucus was called to order ut eight o clock
with senator Robertson as chairman lis allnsion
to Roscoe Conkng as the choice Of the caucus for
a third term was received with applause.
On calling the roll it found that all the Sena-
tors except one and all the Assembymen except
one were present.
GENERAL HUsrED's SPEECH.
General Hustled in presenting Mr.. Conkling for the
United States Senatorship, launched at into a
spirited and iowery adulaton Of the nominee. He
sketched the gentlemans from the time he
entered the United States Senate up to the present
time.
Twelve years ago, said he the State of New
York designated Roscoe Conkling of her repre-
sentatves in the Senate of the United States As
member Of the popular branch Of the national Con-
gress he had during the dark days demonstrated his
patriotism his courage his sagacity and his wisdom
The unfiinchlng and steadast champion of freedom,
the prop and shield Of the administration the friend
and counsel of Lincoln. he was the pride of his
stiuents he the foremost representative from
his State. His transfer to position where his COM
manding talents, his surprising eloquence and
his ripe experience would enable him to
render still more enduring service to the Union
demanded by popular will that silenced all other
aspirsaats. Entering the Senate at that period of
doubt and gloom which enshrouded the johnson adj
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defiance to the threats Of the dispensers of patron
age and place, he flung down the gage of
proudly ahoat the banner of his party he marched
forward with unfaltering tread and with the
weapons OF abiding truth and matchless oratory he
held firmly at bay treacherous and traitorous
executive. For two years he combatted well the
secret az the open enemies of his country. From
every conflict he forth triumphantly, and to the
hero of the battlefield amidst the paudits of
the nation, was transmitted unsulled the
escutcheon for which the Great Emsncipator
the chief magistracy the inaugural Of
and from that moment dates the prosperity,
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as the world has never seen. As manfully as he had
sustained the patriot martyr did Roscoe Conkling.
with unhagging zeal. with like fidelity and with
equal ability and courage sustain the patriot
soldier OF the Republic. With the close
Of his Senatorial term great crisis con-
fronted the nation--thc dissatisfied and the I'M
satisfied Joined hands with the impacsbe foe. Then
did his great genius make manifest its powers and
its strength Inspired by duty and patriotism. alike
fearless of danger or consequences relying on the
justice Of his cause with clarion voice he sounded
the key note Of victory and with undaunted purpose
and an enthusiasm that brooked opposi-
ton he fought the battles Of that menu
orable campaign to an issue as success
Appomattox made the guardian of liberty and
human rights. Again the Republic preserved
Again the hope was cherished that the war had not
been all in vain With universal acclaim the
publicans of New York demanded Mr.. Conklng's re-
turn to the Senate.
GRANT AND coSKLrNG.
The Legislature seconded the demand and by the
unanimous vote of his party he again made a
Senator of the United States and them for four years
fence OF great principles and in furthcrance of great
measures. the soldier and the statesman struggled
for and maintained the rights OF the American peo
pie, and in Executive Chamber and in Senate Hall
they most signal victories for public integrity
public faith and public honor
1nseparably connected the pages of history will
their names go down to grateful posterity. Their
deeds will be embalmed in the memories and minds
of men forever Where these two strong
now The receiving at the close of his official
career the bcncdictons of loving pcoplcas to-day,
rho recipient of such az never before were
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peasant vie with each other i'll their cndcavor To show
their admiration and respect for Ulysses 5. Grant
All nations bow before the soldier citizen. The
other, closing his second term OF Senatorial service
stands forth 'the first among his peers the rccog
nizcd exponent OF republican doctrine the unchal-
scntatves of the republican party, voicing the
peoples call summon him again to the post of duty
and OF honor. The annals of the State present no
record such as this
So fought Ugh 's so followed flowed and so fairly won,
Came not til 20 dignity the times
Since CAESARS fortunes.
Fellow republicans let us remember that i'm honor
ing such leader the glory is reflected ourselves.
Titles of honor add not to his worth who is him
self honor to his title Six years ago IL my
opportunity to second his nomination. II is now my
privilege TO name Roscoe Conkling for the position
of United States Senator. Sir in order to make tho
expression of the popular voice the more emphatic
and pronounced. move that each member OF this
caucus. his name is called. rise in his place and
designate the candidate of his choice.
OTHER SPEECHES
senator Pomcroy followed in short speech
ondng the nomination. He did not conhne his
marks to a laudation of Mr.. conklipg, but insisted
that the selection of Mr.. Conkng came particularly
from positive opinions in the hearts OF republicans
that such selection was the best possible that
could be made In the interests OF the nation and the
republican party.
Asscmblyman Sloan diascd upon the mental quail
ties required for the position of United States Sena
tor contending that Mr.. Conking possessed them to
an extraordinary degree. Mr.. sloans speech was
sensible and to the point, without any attempt at
fulsome adulation.
speaker Alvord compared Mr.. Conkling with Web
ster Calhoun and other statesmen, asserting that he
was the peer of any one of them. The Speaker con-
sdercd the privilege of voting for the nominee
OF the proudcst of his life.
Assemblymen Terry and Strahan also spoke in
advocacy of Mr.. Conkng's great claims upon tho
country and his party, reiterating the sentiments
previously expressed.