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Cole, John O .: Clerk of Assembly, II, 258.
Coleman, Wlliam: Dismissed from Clerkship and made editor of New . York Evening Post, I, 219; Epi- gram on Duane and Cheetham, 228; Duel with Thompson, 228.
Colleges: College of Physicians and Surgeons founded, I, 122; State aid to Columbia, 126, 359; State aid to Union, 189, 359; State aid to Ham- ilton, 359 .- DeWitt Clinton's recom- mendations, II, 70; New York Uni- versity founded as University of City of New York, 189; Progress of, 243; Fish's recommendation of endowed Agricultural College, 369. Collier, John A .: Candidate for Gov- ernor, II, 266; Conservative Whig leader, 330; Secures nomination of
Fillmore for Vice-President, 364; Candidate for U. S. Senator, 371. Columbian, The: Clintonian organ, I, 298.
Colvin, Andrew J .: State Senator, II, 436; Presides at reception of Lin- coln at Albany, 452.
Committee of Correspondence: I, 26; Activities, 30.
Committee of Fifty-one, I, 31 et seq. Committee of Observation, I, 36.
Committee of Public Safety, I, 36, 43. Committee of Sixty: Enforces non- importation rule, I, 35.
Comptroller: Office created, I, 160; Salary reduced, 189; Prey of spoils system, 218; Controversy with Gov- ernor Tompkins, 428-432; Removal of McIntyre, 448 .- Marcy elected by Legislature, II, 30; Invested with powers and duties of Bank Com- missioners, 297.
Comstock, Adam: Member of Coun- cil of Appointment, I, 267. Confederation, Articles of : Ratified by N. Y., I, 67.
Congress, The Continental: First pro- posed, I, 26; N. Y. Delegates to, 33; N. Y. participation in, 34; Ac- tion against Tories, 37; Articles of Confederation, 67.
Congressional Districts created, I, 127.
Conkling, Alfred: Resolutions con- demning removal of DeWitt Clin- ton from Canal board, II, 48.
Conkling, Frederick A .: Assemblyman, II, 400.
Conkling, Roscoe: First appearance in politics, II, 399; Names N. Y. Re- publican party, 405; Candidate for Representative in Congress, 429; Importuned by office-seekers, 454; Defeated by Francis Kernan, 464; Returns to Congress, 475.
Connolly, Richard B .: State Senator, II, 436, 458.
Conscription : Act of 1814, I, 367 .- Draft riots in New York City, II, 469.
Constitution of the State of New York: Committee appointed to draft it, I, 44; John Jay its chief author, 44; Draft presented, 47;
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Chief provisions, 48; Legislature, 48; Franchise, 49! Executive, 49; Appointments to office, 50; Council of Appointment, 51; Council of Re- vision, 51; Governor, 52; Judiciary, 52; Religious liberty, 54; Slavery, 54; Adopted, 55; First steps toward amendment, 156; Jay recommends revision, 198, 204; Legislature rec- ommends holding convention for re- vision, 208; Constitutional conven- tion of 1801, 210; Second movement for revision, 413; Deferred by Clin- ton's friends, 414; Clinton recom- mends convention for general re- vision, 441; Revision demanded by Bucktail convention, 441; Ill-ad- vised bill for convention vetoed, 442; New bill drafted, 447; Ques- tion submitted to the people, 448; Overwhelming vote for convention for general revision, 451; Dele- gates chosen, 453; Meeting of con- vention of 1821, 453 ; Council of Re- vision abolished, 454; Governor's term fixed at two years, 455; Suf- frage for white citizens without prop- erty requirement, 456; Reform of Judiciary, 456; Council of Appoint- ment abolished, 457; New system of appointments, 457; Constitution of 1821 adopted, 458; Canal system made part of State government, 459. -New era opened by Constitution of 1821, II, 15; Amendment of 1826 for practically universal suffrage, 69; Amendment for popular elec- tion of Justices of the Peace, 70; Bouck's recommendations for amendments adopted by Legislature, 301; Constitutional convention pro- posed but temporarily defeated, 303; Amendments adopted, 315; State votes for convention, 315, 324; Democratic dissension over, 318; Composition of convention of 1846, 334; A "people's convention," 335; Qualifications of Governor and exercise of veto power, 336; Legis- lature, 336; Judiciary, 336; Land tenure, franchise, banking, State debt, canals, 337; Adoption of Third Constitution by people, 338; First election under it, 338; Amendment
relating to succession to Governor- ship, 370; Canal debt amendment, 395; Defeat of amendment extend- ing suffrage to negroes, 446.
Constitution of the United States : First step toward, I, 79; Report to N. Y. Legislature, 90; N. Y. Dele- gates to Constitutional convention of 1787, 103; Draft unfavorably re- ceived in N. Y., 105; State conven- tion at Poughkeepsie called to con- sider it, 106; Ratified, 107; Amend- ments submitted to N. Y. Legisla- ture, 118; Legislature disapproves amendments proposed by Virginia, 158, and by Massachusetts, 177; Twelfth amendment ratified by N. Y., 237; Proposed amendments dis- approved by N. Y., 378.
Constitutional Union Party, The, II, 445, 461.
Continental Currency: Origin in N. Y., I, 36, 378.
Convention of the Representatives of the State of New York: White Plains, I, 40; Harlem, 42; Fishkill, 42; Final meeting at Kingston, 43.
Conventions, National: Federalist of 1812, nominates DeWitt Clinton for President, I, 321; Anti-Masonic of 1831, 90, 93; National Republican of 1831, 141; Democratic of 1832, 306; Democratic of 1835, 182, 306; Whig of 1839, 234, 237; Democratic of 1840, 237-238; Abolitionist or Lib- erty of 1839-40, 239; Democratic of 1844, 306-308; Whig and Abolition- ist of 1844, 308; Democratic of 1848, 362; Free Soil of 1848, 363; Whig of 1848, 364; Whig of 1852, 388-390; Democratic of 1852, 390; Free Soil of 1852, 391; Democratic of 1856, 415; Republican of 1856, 416; Know-Nothing or American of 1856, 416; Democratic of 1860, 439- 440; Republican of 1860, 442; Con- stitutional Union of 1860, 445; Re- publican of 1864, 472; Anti-Lincoln Republican of 1864, 472; Demo- cratic of 1864, 473.
Conventions, State: First convention called by Lewis's friends, I, 276; Convention system adopted by Democrats, 316; Combined with
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Legislative caucus, 348; Final adop- tion of nominating convention sys- tem by Democrats, 398; First Demo- cratic convention, 399 .- Substituted for Legislative caucus for Governor- ship nominations, II, 44; DeWitt Clinton nominated at Utica, 53; Bolting convention of People's party, 54; State Road convention, 73; Clin- ton renominated at Utica, 80; Demo- crats at Herkimer under Albany Regency control, nominate Roches- ter against Clinton, 81; Anti- Masons at Rochester, 89, and at Utica, 91; National Republicans at Utica, 92; and at Albany in favor of protective tariff, 93-94; Demo- crats at Tammany Hall in favor of Jackson for President, 94; Na- tional Republican at Utica, 102; Anti-Mason, 102; Jackson Demo- crats at Herkimer nominate Van Buren and Throop, 103-107; Work- ingmen at Albany nominate Erastus Root for Governor, 121; Anti- Masons and National Republicans in practical fusion in 1830, 121;
Regency Democrats, 121; Second
Workingmen's convention, 122;
Anti-Masonic, 141; National Repub- licans, 141; Democrats at Herkimer nominate Marcy for Governor, 141- 143 ; First Whig State convention at Syracuse, 160; Democratic, 1834, 162; Democratic, 1835, 182; Native American, 187; Democratic, 1836, 197; Whig, 198; Loco Foco or Equal Rights, 199; Democratic, 1838, 215; Dissenting Democrats, 216; Whigs, 216; Democratic, 1840, 238; Aboli- tion or Liberty party, 239; Whig, attended by 25,000, 241; Democratic and Whig on same day, 266; Demo- cratic, 1843, 297; Democratic, 1844, 308; Whig, 309; Democratic, 1846, 329; Whig, 330;
Abolition or Liberty party, Native Americans, and Anti-Renters, 331; Democratic, 1847, 356; Seceding Barnburners, 357; Barnburners at Utica repudi- ating Democratic National conven- tion, 362; Whig, 1848, 364; Whig, 1850, and Silver Gray schism, 377; Silver Grays, 378; Democrats re-
united, 378; Democratic and Whig, 1851, 386; Democratic and Whig, 1852, 391; Democratic, 1853, split by Hunkers and Barnburners, 396; Whig, 399; Hards and Softs, Demo- cratic, 1854, 403; Whig, 404; Anti- Nebraska, Temperance, and Native American, 405; Hards and Softs, 1855, 411; Whigs and Anti-
Nebraskans unite as Republicans, 412; Know-Nothings, Liberty party, and Free Democrats, 413; Hards and Softs reunited in 1856, 416; Re- publican, 417; Know-Nothing, 418 ; Republican, 1858, with contest over Governorship, 426; Know-Nothing, 428; Democratic, 428; Republican, 1859, 433; Democratic, with split, 433-434; Republican, 1860, 445; Democratic, Republican, and Peo- ple's, 1861, 457; Republican and People's cooperate, 458; Constitu- tional Union and Democratic, 1862, 462; Republican, called Republican Union, 463; Republican, 1863, 469; Democratic, 470; Republican, to ap- point National delegates, 472; Re- publican and Democratic, 1864, 474. Cook, James H .: Candidate for Gov- ernor, II, 426.
Cook, James M .: Comptroller, II, 399-400.
Cooke, Bates: Comptroller, II, 229. Cooper, Charles B .: Secretary of State of N. Y., I, 395; Removed, 413.
Cooper, Dr .: Hamilton-Burr corres- pondence, I, 246.
Cooper, William: Judge, Otsego County, attempt to impeach, I, 140; Prosecutor of Jedebiah Peck, 183- 184.
Cornell, Ezra: Assemblyman, II, 459. Corning, Erastus: State Senator, II, 258; at Democratic National con- vention of 1844, 307; Representative in Congress, 419; at Democatic National convention of 1860, 439; Delegate to Peace conference, 450; Representative in Congress, 464; Candidate for U. S. Senator, 467.
Cornwall, George J .: Nominated for Lietutenant-Governor, II, 377.
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Council of Appointment, The: I, 51; First members, 63; Supports George Clinton against Hamilton, 117; Political complexion changed, 119; Controversy over tenure of place, 120; over election of new Council, 143; over prerogative of Governor, 145; Jay's recommendations, 156; Contradictory courses of parties toward Council, 200; Establish- ment of spoils system, 203; Appeal to Assembly against Governor, 207; Constitution interpreted in favor of Council against Governor, 211;
Members chosen by Democratic
caucus, 267; Anti-Clintonians elected, 274; Council regarded with increasing disfavor, 413; Move- ment for abolition, 413; DeWitt Clinton recommends abolition, 430; His denunciation of Council, 442; "Skinner's Council," 448; Popular revolt against it, 450; Abolished by new Constitution, 457; Last mem- bers, 462.
Council of Revision, The: I, 51; Vetoes Tax bill, 71; Vetoes Trades- mens and Mechanics' Incorporation bill, 85; Vetoes bill abolishing slav- ery without enfranchising negroes, 87; Vetoes bill for promoting immi- gration from Germany, 87; Vetoes ill-framed bill for Constitutional convention, 442; Abolished by new Constitution, 454.
Council of Safety, The: I, 65; at Marbletown and Hurley, 66; at Poughkeepsie, 67.
Counties : Clinton formed, I, 89; Her- kimer, Ontario, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Tioga, 126 .- Dates of creations down to Constitution of 1846, II, 338; Subsequent creations, 340; Population of chief counties in 1845, 340; in 1850, 387; in 1860, 447.
Courier and Enquirer, The: See "New York Courier and Enquirer." Court of Appeals: Created, II, 337. Court of Chancery: Abolished by Constitution of 1846, II, 337.
Court, Circuit: Created, II, 25; Judges appointed, 31.
Court, Common Pleas : Legislation concerning, I1, 24.
Court, County: Retained under Con- stitution of 1846, II, 337.
Court, District : Established by Con- stitution of 1821, I, 457.
Court of General Sessions: Legisla- tion concerning, II, 24.
Court, Marine: in New York county, created, II, 25.
Court, Oyer and Terminer: Estab- lished, II, 25.
Court, Probate: Abolished, II, 25. Court, Superior, of Common Pleas: Established in New York county, II, 99.
Court, Supreme, The: under First Constitution, I, 12; Enlarged, 139, 145; Jay's recommendations, 156; General reorganization considered, 456; Reorganized under Second Constitution, 457 .- New legislation concerning, II, 24; Reporter pro- vided, 25; Circuits created, 25; Chancery jurisdiction of Justices, 25; Yates's appointments of Justices rejected by Legislature, 27; Other appointments made and confirmed, 27-29; Reorganization under Third Constitution, 337.
Cowen, Ezek: Justice of Supreme Court, II, 192.
Craig, Hector: Supporter of DeWitt Clinton, I, 315.
Crain, William C .: Candidate for Speaker, II, 313 ; Barnburner leader, 319; Allied with Whigs, 320; Elected Speaker of Assembly, 325:
Cramer, John: One of three Senators voting against removal of DeWitt Clinton from Canal board, II, 46. Crary, "Honest John": Nominated for Lieutenant-Governor, II, 102; Former career, 102; Promise- breaker, 103; Result of his treach- ery, 109.
Crawford, William H .: Aspires to the Presidency, I, 385 .- Seeks to succeed Monroe, II, 33; Favored by Albany Regency, 34; Intrigues against Adams, 36; Seeks nomination by Congressional caucus, 36; Weakness shown in caucus, 41; Denounced by De Witt Clinton, 59.
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Crolius, Clarkson: Bucktail leader, I, 411 .- Bitter foe of DeWitt Clin- ton, elected Speaker of Assembly, II, 68; State Senator, 379.
Crosby, Darius: Member of Council of Appointment, I, 381.
Croswell, Edwin: Member of Albany Regency, II, 21; State Printer, 32; in campaign of 1828, 109; Influence as editor of Albany Argus, 118; Controversy with Weed and Even- ing Journal, 119; Attacks coalition of Anti-Masons and National Re- publicans, 141; Removed as State Printer, 246; Reappointed, 294; Supports Seymour for Speaker, 313; Persuades Polk to offer Wright Secretaryship of Treasury, 315-316; Opposed by Barnburners, 327; Office of State Printer abolished, 328; Prints public notices free of charge, 328.
Croswell, Henry: Editor of Balance, tried for libel, I, 241; Removes to Albany, 297.
Cruger, Daniel: Speaker of Assem- bly, I, 379.
Cruger, John: Writes Declaration of Rights, I, 26; Mayor of New York City, 27.
Crystal Palace (World's Fair), II, 394.
Cultivator, The: Agricultural jour- nal, II, 165.
Cunningham, Henry: Assemblyman, defense and eulogy of DeWitt Clin- ton as canal-builder, II, 46.
Curtenius, Peter T .: Auditor, criti- cised for land sales, I, 130.
Curtis, George William: First ap- pearance on platform, II, 418; at Republican National convention of 1860 secures insertion of "All men are created equal" in platform, 442. Cushman, Joseph B .: Clerk of As- sembly, II, 460, 466, 471.
Customs: See "Tariff."
DALLAS, GEORGE M .: Vice-Presi- dent, II, 308.
"Dark Horse": Probable origin of phrase, II, 308.
Davis, George R .: Speaker of As- sembly, II, 124, 292.
Davis, Matthew L .: Open letter to De Witt Clinton, I, 262.
Dayton, Jonathan: Member of Coun- cil of Appointment, I, 369. Dean, Gilbert: Candidate for Speaker, II, 465.
Dean, William W .: Clerk of Assem- bly, II, 325.
Debt, State: Constitutional provision concerning, II, 337.
De Chaumont, James LeRoy: Presi- dent of State Agricultural Society, II, 165.
Defrees, John D .: on Greeley's de- fense of Seward, II, 444.
Delaware: State government disap- proves N. Y.'s attitude toward fugi- tive slaves, II, 259.
Democracy, The: Consolidation into national party-at first Anti-Fed- eralist, then Republican or Demo- cratic-Republican, and finally Demo- cratic party, I, 155, 209.
Democratic Party, The: Antecedents and origin, I, 155; Organized and named under Jefferson, 209; War party in 1812, 340; Reorganized under modern name, 469 .- Directed by Albany Regency, II, 17; Re- gains many Anti-Masons, 149; Loco Foco schims in New York City, 185, 199; First formal national plat- form, 237; Hunkers and Barnburn- ers, 265; Contest over State Printer, 294; over Geological Survey, State bonds, and Bank Commissioner, 295; Reunited in election of 1843, 297; Divided over spoils of victory, 298; Breach made worse by Bouck, 299; Division over canal policy, 301; Two-thirds rule in national convention, 306; Hunker and Barn- burner dissensions in Wright's ad- ministration, 312-323; Strife re- newed, 356-359; Seymour leads for reunion, 374; Harmony in 1850, 378; National convention of 1852, 390; Split reopened, 396-399; Hards and Softs, 398; Delegates to na- tional convention of 1856 divided, 415; Success in election of 1857, 424; Breach caused by Stephen A. Douglas, 425; Conflict at conven- tion of 1858, 428; Split in conven-
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tion of 1859, 433; National conven- tion of 1860 at Charleston, 439; Adjourns to reassemble at Balti- more, 440; Anti-Douglas men se- cede, 441; Great party schism, 442; Split in N. Y., 444; Tweddle Hall convention on Civil War, 451; Coalition ticket with Republicans
declined, 457; State convention of 1861, 457; War Democrats seek coalition ticket, 461; State conven- tion of 1862, 462; Victory at polls, 464; State convention of 1863, 470; Straight party ticket insisted upon, 470; National convention of 1864, 473.
Denio, Hiram: Judge of Court of Appeals, II, 398.
Dennison, Robert: State Senator, re- ports against canals, II, 302; Comp- troller, 433-435.
Depew, Chauncey M .: Assemblyman, II, 459; Renounces Speakership to assure Republican U. S. Senator, 465; Secretary of State of N. Y., 470.
De Witt, Charles : Member of Com- mittee for State Constitution, I, 44. De Witt, Simeon: Member of Massa- chusetts Boundary commission, I, 84; of Canal commission, 327 .- Surveyor-General, II, 30; Re- elected, 78; Death, 181.
Dickinson, Daniel S .: State Senator, II, 211; Nominated for Lieutenant- Governor, 239, 267; at Democratic National convention of 1944, 307; Declines renomination, 309; U. S. Senator, 310, 314; Votes for Com- promise measures, 376; Candidate for Presidential nomination in 1852, 390; Vainly opposes Seymour at convention, 391; Collector of Port of New York, 396; Leader of Hards, 398; Seeks to control Democratic State convention of 1859, 433; Can- didate for Presidency at convention of 1860, 440; Wrath against Dean Richmond and regulars, 442; Patri- otic speech at outbreak of Civil War,, 455; Attorney-General of N. Y., 458; Republican compaign ora- tor, 464; Declines renomination for Attorney-General, 469; Nrged for Vice-Presidency, 472.
Dinniny, Ferral C .: Speaker of As- sembly, II, 379.
Ditmas, John D .: Member of Council of Appointment, I, 431.
Diven, Alexander S .: Seeks Gover- norship, II, 427.
Dix, John Adams: Adjutant-General, II, 123 ; Secretary of State of N. Y., 149; Guest at State Fair, 171; As- semblyman, 258; U. S. Senator, 314; at Barnburner convention, 362; Nominated for Governor, 363; Sec- retaryship of State of U. S. offered him, but offer is withdrawn, 296; Minister to France, 396; Secretary of Treasury, 450; "If anyone at- tempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot," 450; on Civil War commission, 456; Of- ficer of army, 456; Urged as candi- date for Governor, 461; Candidate for U. S. Senator, 467; Suggested for Governor, 474.
Dodge, William E .: Delegate t Peace conference, II, 450; Repre- sentative in Congress, 475.
Dorsheimer, Philip: State Treasurer, II, 433-435.
Douglas, Stephen A .: Guest at State Fair, II, 171; Candidate for Demo- cratic Presidential nomination in 1852, 390; Kansas-Nebraska bill, 402; Opposes Buchanan's Kansas policy and splits Democratic party, 425; Debates with Lincoln, 425; Presidential candidate in 1860, 439; Nominated at Baltimore, 441.
Douglass, Frederick: Connection with Underground Railroad, II, 269;
Career and achievements, 277; Nominated for Secretary of State, 413.
Draft Riots, II, 469.
Draper, Simeon: Proposed for Gov- ernor, II, 418, 426.
Dred Scott Case, The: N. Y. Legis- lature's resolutions concerning, II, 421.
Driggs, Edward: at Democratic Na- tional convention, II, 440.
Duane, James : Member of Committee of Fifty-one, I, 31; Delegate to Con- tinental Congress, 33, 68; Member of Massachusetts Boundary com-
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mission, 84; of Commission on Trade and Commerce, 88; Mayor of New York, 106; Supports Constitu- tion of U. S., 106; Partisan of Ham- ilton, 112; U. S. District Judge, 114; Unseated in State Senate, 119.
Duane, William: Editor of Aurora, I, 228.
Duane, William J .: Secretary of Treasury, removed, II, 151.
Dudley, Charles E .: Member of last Council of Appointment, I, 462 .- Member of Albany Regency, II, 21; U. S. Senator, 113.
Dudley Observatory founded, II, 420. Duels: DeWitt Clinton and Swart- wout, I, 227; Riker and Swart- wout, 228; Cheetham and Coleman, 228; Thompson and Coleman, 228; Hamilton and Burr, 247 .- De Witt Clinton urges suppression, II, 96; Webb and Marshall, 383; Graves and Cilley, 384.
Duer, John: Member of Constitu- tional convention, I, 454.
(1) Duer, William: Moves for State Constitution, I, 44; Reports Jay's draft, 53; Partisan of Hamilton, 112. (2) Duer, William: in Constitutional Union party, II, 445.
Duer, William A .: Assemblyman, I, 380; Candidate for Speaker, 417.
Duer, William' R .: Judge of Circuit Court, II, 31.
Duganne, A. J. H .: Assemblyman, II, 414.
Dunscomb, Daniel: Member of Coun- cil of Safety, I, 65.
Dutcher, John B .: Assemblyman, II, 459.
Dyde's Hotel : Clinton-Burr confer- ence, I, 264.
EARLE, THOMAS: Abolitionist can- didate for Vice-President, II, 239.
Eaton, John H .: Secretary of War, II, 129.
Eddy, Thomas : Canal Commissioner, I, 327.
Education : Four years' medical course established, I, 409 .- See "Colleges" and "Public Instruction." Edwards, Ogden. Surrogate of New York, removed, 1, 286; Becomes Bucktail, 411; Moves for revision
of Constitution to abolish Council of Appointment, 413 .- Judge of Cir- cuit Court, II, 31; Native American candidate for Governor, 331.
Elderkin, Noble S .: Speaker of As- sembly, II, 379.
Election Day: Last Tuesday of April, I, 68; under law of 1811, 317; April date abolished by Constitution of 1821, 463 .- Governor Morgan proposes to make day a legal holi- day, II, 436.
Elections: First law, I, 68; First con- tested State election, 112; Dispute over Clinton-Jay election, 133; Re- ferred to U. S. Senators, 135; Un- just decision, 136; Investigated, 140; Law of canvassing of votes, 147; Dispute over Allen and Fellows for Assembly, 379 .- Van Buren's radical recommendations, II, 112; Election riots in New York City in 1834, 158; Marcy urges measures for purity, 181; First Registration law enacted on Seward's recommenda- tion, 244; Registry resented in New York City as discriminatory, 251; Extended to whole State, 252; Cor- rupt Practices act urged to suppress bribery, colonization, and repeating, 252; Flagrant case of corruption, 252; "Laying pipes," 252; Registry law repealed and whole State dis- tricted, 263; Wright's recommenda- tions for suppressing betting and corrupt use of money, 314; Provi- sions of Third Constitution, 338; King's recommendations, 421; Mor- gan recommends making election day a legal holiday, 436.
Electors, Presidential : Controversy over method of choice, I, 110; Fail- ure to choose any for first election, 111; Appointed by Legislature, 127; For Adams in 1796, 161; Proposal to elect by districts, 176, 190; Hamil- ton's unworthy scheme, 191; Re- jected by Jay, 192; DeWitt Clinton's attempt to dictate choice, 290; Divi- sion of N. Y. vote in 1808, 291; Clinton's recommendation for popu- lar election, 441 .- Renewed contro- versy over method of choice, II, 34; Demand for popular choice, 35; At-
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titude of Albany Regency, 36; Yates's recommendation, 38; Great debate in Legislature, 39; Self- defeating measure adopted by As- sembly, 40; Blocked by Senate, 41; Special session called to enact law, but fails to act, 51-52; Samuel Young's proposals, 54; Intrigues and scandals over choice in 1824, 59-63; Division of N. Y. in 1824, 62; Question of manner of choice submitted to people, 65; Popular election by districts ordered, 65; Changed to election on general State ticket, 65; DeWitt Clinton's recommendation finally adopted, 69; Vote divided in 1828, 109; Van Buren's recommendations, 112.
Ellicott, Joseph: Resigns as Canal Commissioner, I, 422.
Elmendorf, Lucas: Member of Coun- cil of Appointment, I, 369; oVtes to remove DeWitt Clinton from May- oralty, 375.
Elmira : Site of State Fair, II, 172- 173.
Elwood, Isaac R .: Clerk of State Senate, II, 258, 292.
Ely, Smith, Jr .: State Senator, II, 424; Assemblyman, 459.
Embargo, The: Effect in N. Y., I, 283; Denounced by Clintonians, 284.
Emmet, Thomas Addis: Political refugee in New York City, I, 312; Attorney-General of N. Y., 343; Removed, 344 .- Leads committee ex- pressing popular indignation at Clinton's removal from Canal com- mission, II, 49.
Emott, James: Speaker of Assem- bly, I, 357; Circuit Judge, resigns, II, 126.
"Empire State," The: N. Y.'s title to distinction, I, 17.
Erie Canal, The: See "Canals."
Esleeck, Welcome : Made Superin- tendent of Schools, and then legis- lated out of office, I, 450.
Evans, David E .: Member of Coun- cil of Appointment, I, 443.
Evarts, William M .: at Republican National convention of 1860, II, 442 ; Places Seward in nomination, 443 ; Moves to make Lincoln's nomina-
tion unanimous, 443; Candidate for U. S. Senator, 452; on Civil War commission, 456.
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