A large majority of the Federal committee were opposed to him, but
his adherents possessing stronger lungs and being vociferous at one of
their caucuses, he was carried.
A division took place in the same committee on another subject, viz.,
who was the most proper candidate for Congress. Some supported Colonel
J. Morton, while others as furiously supported William W. Woolsey; both
gentlemen consented to stand; as the committee could not agree owing to
their divisions, it was resolved to report both candidates to the
meeting and let them make their election. Accordingly the two names were
publicly brought forward this night, and after much confusion and
litigation it was determined by a majority of only 15 or 20 that Jacob
Morton should be the candidate for Congress, while the adherents of Mr.
Woolsey bawled aloud, "Morton shall not be the man." Next came the
Assembly ticket. It was agreed to without opposition, excepting in the
case of Mr. Brazier. He was again violently opposed, and a large
majority appeared against him; yet the chairman being a military
commander (Brigadier-General Jared Hughes), he decided that it was
carried in favor of Mr. Brazier. In this temper the meeting separated.
So much for the friends of good order and regular government.
FEDERAL TICKET.
_For Congress._
Jacob Morton, Esq.
_For Assemblymen._
Peter Schermerhorn, ship-chandler.
Jno. Bogert, baker.
Gabriel Furman, nothing. The man who whipped the ferryman in Bridewell,
and on account of whom Kettletas was imprisoned.
John Croleus, Jun., potter.
Philip Ten Eyck, bookseller, late clerk, present partner of Hugh Gaine.
Isaac Burr, grocer.
Samuel Ward, a bankrupt endeavoring to settle his affairs by paying 000
in the pound.
C. D. Colden, assistant attorney-general.
James Tyler, shoemaker.
Philip Brazier, lawyer.
N. Evertson, lawyer.
Isaac Sebring, grocer, one of the firm Sebring & Van Wyck.
Abraham Russel, mason.
* * * * *
A private meeting of our friends was held this evening at the house of
Mr. Brockholst Livingston; about forty attended; we determined on
calling the Republicans together on Thursday evening next, and for that
purpose sent advertisements to the different printers. The prevailing
opinion was that we should appoint a committee at that meeting to
withdraw for half an hour, form a ticket, and return and report, so
that on Friday morning we shall most probably publish. Never have I
observed such an union of sentiment, so much zeal, and so general a
determination to be active. Indeed, on presenting the Federal ticket to
our meeting (for we had friends who attended theirs) all was joy and
enthusiasm. Our ticket is complete, and stands as follows:
_Congress._
Dr. Samuel L. Mitchill.
_Assembly._
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