New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-18

a LAWYER and his good Republican principles.
Mr. Bovces remarks were applauded. The
nomination Of Mr. Addoms quickly made
unanimous.
Colonel Thomas +. Wentworth placed in nom-
nation for Justice OF the city Court William NJ.
X Olcott Colonel Wentworth spoke highly Of
the abilities of Mr.. Olcott The nomination was
made unanimous.
BENJAMIN Oppenheimer nominated for the
other Justice Of the city Court John OConnell
Mr. O'Conncll was also nominated by acclama-
ton Each OF the nominations was heartily
chcered
William II. Towney was nominated for Sur
rogatc by cx-Judgc Flammer. who referred To
Mr.. Townleys well-known career as promi-
nent member of the Republican party in New
York The nomination was received with con-
siderable enthusiasm. and made unanimous
For the Office Of Controller Henry c. Robinson
was named by Henry Grassc. Mr. Grasse re-
ferred to the differences between Mayor Gilroy
and Controller Myers. He said that Tammany
Hall was apparently determined To do away
with an honest and Independent Controller 1t
was time for the Republican party to put be-
fore the people as a candidate Tor this impor
tant place a man whose business standing and
whose character were unassailable Mr.. Robin
Republican party. and his genuine worth and
popularity commended him to the voters Of the
city. Mr. Robinson was nominated by acclama-
ton.
For sheriff Colonel G. H. Morrison nominated
Thomas T.. Hamilton Mr. Hamilton's popu-
larity was shown by the applause that followed
the presentation Of his name and his unanimous
nomination.
John Sabine Smith chairman of the County
Committee and president Of the Republican
club. made the nomination for district attorney
lie began by speaking of the Importance Of ;hc
office. and how it could be used for evil pur-
poses.
THE name OF the man whom | shall place
in nomination.. he said. IL known to all of
YOU His standing as member of the bar is
unquestioned His record is clean | have :he
honor TO offer to the convention the name of
Charles n. Murray" Applaus,)
The nomination WAS received with evidences
of satisfaction and was made una nmCus.
For Cororcrs the names Of DR.. Egbert G. Fritz
and Peter RI. Mcdonald were offered to the con-
venion. Dr Fritz was named by George Il.
Deane and Mr.. Mcdonald by James NJ. Dore-
mus.
After these nominations had been made with
out opposition. ex-Judge Patterson offered "A
resolution appointing a committee with full
power and authority to Ill any vacancy that
for any reason. might occur In the ticket named
by this convention.
After the convention adjourned those Of the
candidates who were present received congrat-
ulations
A meeting of the Executive Committee Of the
County Committee will be held this afternoon
at O'clock In the Grand Opera House Hall
SKETCHES OF THE NOMINEES.
Here are sketches of the careers Of the cam
didates.
Mortimer G. Addoms. the candidate for Justice OF
the Court OF Common Pleas was born in New
York ffty years ago His ancestors were resi-
dents OF New-York. He graduated from Ho-
bart College In 1867 He got his legal education In
washington at the Columbian Law School lie was
admitted to the bar In New-Nork In 1856 For
many years he has been prominent Republican
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