New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-02
MORE RANDOM VOTING.

TIE PLATT VOTES WIDELY DIsTRIBUTED-CRO
AND CORNELL PRoFIrING-THE CONKLING MEN
GREATLY FLURRIED.
IrRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBuNEl
ALBANY, July 1.-The Senate was ten minutes
late in attending the Joint Convention to-day The
Assemblymen looked wonderingy at each other
thinking that some catastrophe had occurred. Soon
1t was whispered about that ex-senator Platt had
withdrawn as candidate, and that the delay was
due to the desire of some Senators who are especial
friends of Governor Cornell to consult with
him about his candidacy. The Senators had
disturbed look they took their seats and it was
noticeable that all the Conkling members of the
Legislature were in consultation An Administra-
ton Senator leaned over to Senator Halbert who is
Mr. Platts personal friend, and said: Is the rumor
true that Mr.. Platt has withdrawn 7" Mr.. Halbert,
with melancholy look, replied: YES it is true
MIR. Payn, ex-United States Marshal, brought me
The news only five minutes ago." Senator Halberts
statement was cOrroborated by other Conklinp
men. 1t would appear from what they said
that Mr.. Platts withdra wal was decided upon about
soclock this morning, after many hours consulta-
tion among the Conkling leaders. The fact was
kept secret, however, from most of the Conklinp
members OF the Legislature until within few mo-
ments OF the time for holding the Joint Convention
u is suspected nevertheless that Mr.. Crowleys
iends mad the earliest intmation of Mr. Patt's in
tentlons, and they were thus better prepared 70
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friends afterward complained of the late bour az
which they received the news and thought that
Mr. Crowley had been given little the ADVANTAGE.
sui the voting showed so much confusion of mind
among the Conkling that it is obvious that few
Oh them had had word of the coming sensation.
Ihe vote for Mr.. Conklings successor is alwavs
taken frst But even in this ballot the influence of
var. Platts approaching withdrawal was discern
'oe. Inc Administration members have alwavs re-
garded favorably Governor Cornelps candidacy
therefore no one was surprised to see them labor To
give the Governor little lift into prominence at
'ne inoment Mr. Cornell received the votes of A.
senioiymen Alvord, Baker, Dugud, Goodman and
ro.'er' who had hitherto voted either for M
Wheeier OF Mr. Lapham. 1t was natural that tho
niagara county members, Messrs. Holt and Low
'ouid patriotically at this moment desert Mr. Ion
ham and vote for Mr. Crowley. -''p-
Inc announcement that vote would be takcn f,r
successor to Thomas G. Platt resigned cousod
laugh among the Administration membe,s o,,.s A..
conkling men to look anxious N WIZ
speaker Sharpe Immediately asked unan;mors
consent to make statement, and then said.
sor rresident have been voting for Thomas r. Plat.
Eepabsan party witEdaw shd s the interest of the
called intend to vote for Richard Crowley my name
Anis advertisement of Mr.. Crowley after tho br;.f
'onerai Grafton over Mr.. Platt was regarded os =,
xu'suonaoie taste. The assemblage closely scanned
o .aiiy sheets as the names were called The Al
:'nnHa'ion men were highly amused at the fon.
tns among the Conkling men, having 40 lone
A'sned the same amusement to their ouronents
A'ox BAKER was the first Conkling man whoss
~ -n~. VS. read. Aionzo B. Cornelp he shontad WITH
- D:a strength thus announcing that the Governor
' 'sS0' senator Braman. John F. Smyths