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Tompkins, Minthorne: Free Soil can- didate for Governor, II, 392.
Tories: Action against in N. Y. and by Congress, I, 37; George Clinton's hatred, 92; Legislation against, 92; Denied franchise, 94; Attempt to confiscate their property, 95.
Townsend, Henry A .: Member of Council of Appointment, I, 353.
Townsend, John: Member of last Council of Appointment, I, 462.
Townsend, Martin I .: Campaign orator, II, 470.
Townsend, Peter: Supports Burr for Governor, I, 239.
Townsend, Samuel: Member of Com- mittee for State Constitution, I, 44; of Council of Appointment, 117.
Tracy, Albert H .: Rejected as candi- date for U. S. Senate, II, 72; Leads
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many Anti-Masons back to Demo- cratic party, 149; State Senator, 151. Tracy, Benjamin F .: Assemblyman, II, 459.
Tracy, John : Appointed Circuit Judge, II, 126; Declines, 126; Nomi- nated for Lieutenant-Governor, 144; Elected, 145; Renominated, re- elected, 162-163, 197, 215; Presides over Constitutional convention of 1846, 334.
Trade and Commerce: Commissioners appointed to Virginia conference, I, 88.
Tradesmen and Mechanics Incorpora- tion: Vetoed, I, 65; Organization of Society, 86.
Treasurer, State: Office created, I, 69; Stricter requirements for office, 235.
Treaties: Legislature renounces con- trol of, I, 89-90.
Tremain, Lyman: Acting-Attorney- General, II, 424; Withdraws from Democratic ticket, 458; Nominated by Republicans for Lieutenant- Governor, 463.
Tribune, The New York: See "New York Tribune.'
Troup, Robert: Partisan of Hamil- ton, I, 112.
Truman, Lyman : State Senator, II, 459.
Tryon, Governor: Driven to flight, I, 37.
Tucker, Gideon J .: Secretary of State, II, 424.
Tweddle Hall Convention, II, 451.
Tweed, William M .: Representative in Congress, II, 392; in Democratic convention of 1860, 440.
Two-Thirds Rule in Democratic con- ventions: II, 306; in convention of 1860, 440.
Tyler, John: Guest at State Fair, II, 171; Vice-President, 197, 234; Presi- dent, deserts Whigs for Democrats, 257.
ULLMAN, DANIEL: Candidate for Governor, II, 406; Gets votes for U. S. Senator, 411.
Ulshoeffer, Michael : Assemblyman,
leads attack on Clinton, I, 460;
Censures Governor for spoken in- stead of written message, 461. .Underground Railroad: See "Slav- ery."
Union College: Assisted by State, I, 189, 359; Lotteries authorized for its benefit, 256, 462.
Union League Clubs formed, II, 468. Union Square War Meeting, II, 455. United States: . N. Y. ratifies Articles of Confederation, I, 67; Ratifies Constitution, 107.
United States Bank, The: See "Bank of United States."
University of City of New York: See "New York University."
University of State of New York: Organized, I, 84; Promotes founda- tion of College of Physicians and Surgeons, 122; Funds for "deserv- ing academies," 126. Utica : State convention of 1824, nominating Clinton for Governor, II, 53; Anti-Masonic convention, 91; National Republican State conven- tion, 92, 102; State Fair, 172; Anti- slavery meeting mobbed, 184; Whig conventions, 216, 241, 330, 364, 377; Barnburner convention, 362; Silver Gray split from Whigs, 377-378.
VALLANDIGHAM, CLEMENT L .: Arrested and banished, II, 468; Seymour's letter, 468.
Van Antwerp, D. L .: I, 295.
Van Buren, John: Leads Barnburner contesting delegation at State con- vention, II,
329 ; Nicknamed "Prince," 357-358; Attorney-Gen- eral, 358; High abilities, 358; Di- rects Barnburner convention, 358; Becomes a Hunker, 359; Henry Wil- son's estimate of him, 359; at Barn- burner convention of 1848, 362; Joins Seymour in reuniting party, 374; with Dickinson against Sey- mour, 391; in Barnburner conven- tion of 1853, 397; Opposes Kansas- Nebraska bill, 402; Supports Doug- las, 429; in campaign of 1862, 464. Van Buren, Martin : Surrogate of Columbia county, I, 286; Enters State politics, 323; Supports De Witt Clinton for President, 324; Attitude
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toward Clinton's renomination for
Lieutenant-Governor, 347; Writes State Senate's reply to Governor's address, 357; State leadership, 358; Spokesman of National administra- tion, 365; Attorney-General, 369- 370; Double dealing toward Tomp- kins, 383, 386; Intrignes over Tompkins's resignation, 391-393; Seeks to defeat Clinton, 399; Ac-
cepts Clinton's nomination, 401; Leads Bucktails, 411; "Fox of Kin- derhook," 411; Reads Clinton out of party, 419; Candidate for Jus- tice of Supreme Court, 423; Re- moved from Attorney-Generalship, 424; Action concerning Tompkins's accounts, 434; Solicits removals of postmasters, 446; U. S. Senator, 446; Called "scoundrel" by Clin- ton, 447; in Constitutional conven- tion of 1821, 453; Moves for aboli- tion of Council of Appointment, 457. -Favors Crawford for President, II, 34; Censured for failure of Presidential Electors bill, 42; De- feated in election of 1824, 57; For a time sole Senator, 70; Recovers from blow of Clinton's victory, 75; Still hunt campaign, 75; Neutral in National politics, 76; Secures con- trol of 49th Legislature, 76; Re- elected U. S. Senator, 88; Supports Jackson for President, 95; Ambi- tions, 101; Nominated by Jocksonian Democrats for Governor, 103; Boss of N. Y. Democrats, 104; Described by H. B. Stanton, 105; Selects Throop for Lieutenant-Governor, 107; Campaign methods, 108;
Elected, 109; Message, on Safety Fund banking law, Presidential Electors, and election reform, 110- 112; Resigns from Senate, 113; Re- signs Governorship to become Sec- retary of State of U. S., 113; Two noteworthy appointments, 115; Sug- gests Marcy for Senator, 125; In- trigues for Presidency, 128; Inter- ested in having Jackson seek second term, 129; Social scandal in cabi- net, 130; Toast, 133; Seeks to suc- ceed Jackson, 133; Resigns from cabinet, 134; Minister to England,
134; Indiscreet letter to McLane, 135; Denounced by Webster, 135; Senate refuses confirmation as Min- ister, 136; Returns, 136; Vice-Presi- dent, 137; "as red-haired as Sew- ard," 163; at State Fair, 170-171; Begins campaign for Presidency, 181; Confronted with Anti-slavery agitation, 182; Attitude toward it, 184; Denounces Abolitionists, 185; Sends Anti-Abolitionist resolutions to southern States, 185; Heteroge- neous opposition to his candidacy, 195; Formally nominated for Presi- dent, 196; Elected, 199; Declines to intervene in panic of 1837, 205; Calls special session of Congress, 207; Sub-Treasury and Bank policy defeated in Congress, 208; Worried over success of Whigs, 232; Tour through N. Y. State, 232; Defeated in elections, 234; Prudent states- manship unappreciated, 236; Merits of Sub-Treasury system, 236; on trial for Jackson's administration as well as his own, 241; Candidate for renomination, 306; Advises Polk as to cabinet appointments from N. Y., 315; Becomes Free Soiler, 357; Nominated for President by Barn- burners and by Free Soil National convention, 363.
Van Cortlandt, Philip: Supporter of Clinton, I, 348.
Van Cortlandt, Pierre: Lieutenant- Governor, I, 60, 75, 89, 129; Candi- date for Governor, 112; Retire- ment, 149.
Vanderpoel, Isaac V .: State Treas- urer, II, 424.
Van Dyck, H. H .: Barnburner candi- date for State Printer, II, 295.
Van Horne, David: Adjutant-Gen- eral, resigns, I, 200.
Van Ingen, James: Clerk of Assem- bly, I, 233, 325.
Van Ness, Peter: Member of Council of Appointment, I, 117.
Van Ness, William P .: Burr's agent, I, 196; in Constitutional convention of 1801, 210; Author of "Aristides" letters in Burr-Clinton fight, 224; Champion of Burr for Governor, 239; U. S. District Judge, 256.
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Van Ness, William W .: Federalist leader, I, 271; Justice of Supreme Court, 279-280; Supports Clinton, 401; Relations with Bank of America investigated, 431; Vindi- cated but stricken in health, 431; in Constitutional convention of 1821, 453 .- Death, II, 29.
Van Rensselaer, Jacob R .: Candidate for Speaker of Assembly, I, 290, 295; Elected, 325; Secretary of State of N. Y., 355; Supports Clin- ton, 401.
Van Rensselaer, Jeremiah: Nomi- nated for Lieutenant-Governor, I, 201.
Van Rensselaer, Solomon: Adjutant- General, I, 200; Removed, 450.
Van Rensselaer, Stephen, the "Great Patron": Declines nomination for Governor, I, 129; Candidate for Lieutenant-Governor, 129; Lieuten- ant-Governor, 151; Nominated for Governor, 202; Canal Commis- sioner, 327; Nominated for Gover- nor, 348; in Constitutional conven- tion of 1821, 453 .- His power econo- mic and social rather than politi- cal, II, 15; Makes John Quincy Adams President, 63-65; Founder of Polytechnic Institute, 63; Ap- proves Butler's appointment as At- torney-General of U. S., 151; Death, 229; Anti-Rent war on his estates, 230.
Van Schaick, Myndert: State Senator, resigns, II, 193.
Van Schoonoven, Jacobus: Member of Council of Appointment, I, 149. Van Schoonoven, William H .: Anti- Rent Assemblyman, II, 310. Van Vechten, Abraham: Federalist leader, I, 235; Opposes De Witt Clinton, 294; Present at meeting to nominate Governor, 298; Attorney- General, 301, 344; Condemns Hart- ford convention, 365; in Constitu- tional convention of 1821, 453; Op- poses constitutional discrimination against colored men, 458 .- Approves Butler's appointment as Attorney- General of U. S., II, 151.
Van Wyck, Pierre (Peter) C .: Re- corder of New York, I, 267; Re-
moved, 275; Reappointed, 286; Removed, 344; Reappointed, 412.
Van Zandt, Peter P .: Member of Council of Safety, I, 65.
Varick, Richard: Attorney-General, I, 116.
Varnum, Joseph B., Jr .: Assembly- man, II, 371; Speaker, 382.
Veeder, John: Member of Council of Appointment, I, 285.
Vermont: Insurgency of, I, 70, 76, 78 ; Statehood recognized, 116.
Verplanck, Gulian C .: Speaker of Assembly, I, 160; Attacks De Witt Clinton, 374; "Abimelech Coody," 374; With Tammany against Clin- ton, 375 .- Assemblyman, II, 23; Narrowly defeated for Mayor of New York, 157-158; State Senator, 211.
Veto Power, The: Vested in Council of Revision, I, 51; Vested in Gover- nor by Second Constitution, 454.
Villages: Incorporation of, II, 354. Virginia : Protest against Wilmot Proviso, II, 355; Suit against N. Y. in Lemmon slave case, 409; Invites N. Y. to Peace conference, 449. -See also under "Slavery."
Virginia Dynasty, The: Opposed by Clinton, I, 288, 319 .- Ended, II, 33. Virginia Resolutions: See "Alien and Sedition Laws."
Vrooman, Peter: Sheriff of Schoharie county, I, 217.
WADSWORTH, JAMES S .: Presi- dent of State Agricultural Society, II, 171; Leader of Barnburners, 356; Leads secession from Demo- cratic convention to "do justice to murderers of Silas Wright," 357; State Senator, 414; Proposed for Governor, 418; Presidential Elector, 419; Candidate for U. S. Senator, 423; Delegate to Peace conference, 450; Patriotic record, 463; Defeated for Governor, 463-464.
Wages: Regulated by law, I, 69.
Wakeman, Abraham: Chairman of Republican State convention, II, 469. Wales, Henry N .: Clerk of Assem- bly, II, 292.
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Walworth, Reuben H .: Circuit Court
Judge, II, 31; Chancellor, 99; Ap- pointed Justice of Supreme Court of U. S. but not confirmed, 305; Nomi- nated for Governor, 363; at Twed- dle Hall convention, 451.
Ward, Jasper: State Senator, re- signs under charges, II, 79.
Ward, Jonathan: Member of Council of Appointment, I, 293.
Warsaw: Abolitionist State conven- tion, II, 239.
Washington, George: Farewell Ad-
dress communicated to Legislature, I, 160; Death, 186; Birthday cele- brated by Legislature, 190 .- New- burgh headquarters secured by State, II, 380.
Water Supply of New York City: Manhattan Banking Company's
scheme, I, 181-182.
Watertown: State Fair, II, 172.
Watson, James: Speaker of Assem- bly, I, 142; U. S. Senator, 166, 176; Resigns, 190; Nominated for , Lieu- tenant-Governor, 202.
Webb, James Watson: Editor of
Courier and Enquirer, turns against Jackson, II, 142, 145; Conservative Whig leader, 330; Candidate for U. S. Senator, 383; Characteristics, etc., 383-384; Defeated by Fish, 385; Approves Seward's "Irrepressible conflict" speech, 430.
Webster, Alexander: State Senator, Member of Council of Appoint- ment, I, 64; of Council of Safety, 65. Webster, Daniel: Interested in Anti- Masonic movement, II, 93; on re- newal of Bank charter, 126; Op- poses confirmation of Van Buren as Minister to England, 135; Addresses N. Y. Whigs, 159; at State Fair, 170; Candidate for President, 197; Withdraws, 234; Attack on Sub- Treasury system, 237; Breach with Seward, 257; Denounced by Liberty convention, 286; Declines nomina- tion for Vice-President, 364; Sev- enth-of-March speech, 375; Contest with Fillmore at convention of 1852, 389.
Weed, Thurlow: First appearance in politics, I, 468 .- Comments on Al-
bany Regency, II, 17; State Printer, 32; Favors John Quincy Adams for President, 33; Warns Tallmadge against trap, 46; Directs Adams forces, 60; Prints and distributes fusion tickets for Electors, 61; As- semblyman, 68, 117; Relates alleged confession of murder of Morgan, 84; Leadership in campaign of 1828, 109; Editor of Albany Evening Journal, 119; Controversy with Croswell, 119; Party leader, 120; Forsees result of non-confirmation of Van Buren's nomination as Min- ister to England, 137; Starts
"Marcy's pantaloons" campaign, 144; Rejects Democratic overtures, 150; Whig leader, 159; Secures Seward's nomination for Governor, 217; Masterful strategy, 218; En- lists aid of Greeley and starts Jeffersonian, 219-220; Seward's chief adviser, 225; Tells why Tyler was nominated for Vice-President, 235; Made State Printer, 246; At- tempt to remove him, 264; Interest in Underground Railroad, 286; Re- moved from State Printer's office, 294; Calm in defeat, 298; Works for nomination of Taylor, 364; Op- poses Young's renomination, 364; Relations with J. A. Collier, 371; Manages Seward's Senatorial com- paign, 372; Attitude toward Federal patronage, 374; Directs Seward's forces at convention of 1850, 377; Denounces Silver Grays, 379; An- ticipates Whig defeat, 393; Declines to support Greeley for Governor, 404; at first Republican State con- vention, 412; Holds back Seward's candidacy in 1856, 415; Selects Preston King for U. S. Senator, 422- 423; at Republican National con- vention of 1860, 442; Puts Evarts forward for U. S. Senator, 452; Re- venge on Greeley for defeat of Seward, 453; Secures Morgan's election to Senate, 467; Retires from editorship of Evening Journal and from active party management, 467; Demands Barney's removal from Collectorship, 471; State convention of 1864, 474.
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Westcott, David M .: Supports Burr
for Governor, I, 239.
Wheaton, Henry A .: Favors John Quincy Adams for President, II, 33 ; Leads demand for popular choice of Presidential Electors, 35; His distinguished career, 35; Organizes People's party, 37; Assemblyman, 37; Bill for popular choice of Elec- tors, 40; Votes for removal of Clinton from Canal board, 47; De- nounced by Clinton, 50; Works against Clinton, 53.
Wheeler, William A .: Assemblyman, II, 382; State Senator, 424.
Whig Party, The: II, 92; Composi- tion, 150; Its rise, 152; Name used in N. Y. campaign, 158-159; Ante- cedents and leaders, 159; First State convention, 160; Badly beaten at polls, 163; Hesitant policy in 1835, 187; Victory in N. Y. in 1837, 207, 210; National convention of 1840 nominates Harrison and Tyler, 234; No platform, 237; Ebbing of for- tunes, 257; Notable address to pub- lic, 324; Party divided, 330; Gains full control of State government, 360; Dissensions over patronage, 367, 373; Silver Gray schism, 377; Impending ruin, 381; Defeat in 1851, 367; National convention of 1852, 388; "Damned by its own platform," 392; State convention of 1853, 399; 1854, 404; Last State convention, 412.
White, Hugh L .: Candidate for President, II, 196.
White, Joseph : Member of Council of Appointment, controversy with Jay, I, 167.
White Plains: Seat of Provincial Congress, I, 39; Birthplace of State, 40-41.
Whiting, William B .: Member of Council of Safety, I, 65.
Whitney, John: Alleged confession of murder of Morgan, II, 84.
Wilkin, James W .: Member of Coun- cil of Appointment, I, 231, 311, 341; Speaker of Assembly, 290; Candi- date for U. S. Senator, 341.
Wilkin, Samuel J .: Candidate for Lieutenant-Governor, II, 309.
Willett, Marinus: Leader of Sons of Liberty, I, 27; Supports Burr for Governor, 239; Mayor of New York, 275; Removed, 286; Candi- date for Lieutenant-Governor, 314. Williams, Elisha: in debate over Tompkins's accounts, I, 433 ; in Con- stitutional convention of 1821, 454. Williams, Ezekiel: Workingmen's candidate for Governor, II, 122.
Williams, John: Member of Council of Appointment, I, 117.
Williams, Nathan: in Constitutional convention of 1821, I, 454; Judge of Circuit Court, II, 31.
Williams, Robert: Member of Coun- cil of Appointment, I, 299; Deserts Democrats for Federalists, 300; Spurned by both parties, 301.
Wilmot Proviso, The: Virginia's pro- test against, II, 355; N. Y. Legisla- ture affirms its principles, 355; Ap- proved by Barnburners, 357-358; Supported by Hamilton Fish, 368. Wilson, Woodrow: Guest at State Fair, II, 176.
Wirt, William: Anti-Masonic candi- date for President, II, 91, 141.
Wisner, Henry: Member of Com- mittee for State Constitution, I, 44. Woman's Rights: Origin of move- ment in N. Y., II, 341; Susan B. Anthony amendment, 341; Miss An- thony's work, 342 et seq .; Other early leaders, 342; First convention, 343; Resolutions adopted, 344; Na- tional convention at Syracuse, 345; State convention at Albany, 346; Petition rejected by Legislature, 347; Woman's National League, 347; Work during and after Civil War, 347; National Woman Suf- frage Association, 348; Congress re- jects appeal, 348; Final achieve- ment, 348; Miss Anthony arrested and fined for voting, 349; Suffrage first granted in Wyoming, 350.
Wood, Benjamin: Representative in Congress, II, 464.
Wood, Fernando: Representative in Congress, II, 250; Seeks Governor- ship, 417; Leads Hards in conven- tion contest and bolt, 428; Splits Democratic convention of 1859, 434;
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Leaeder of contesting and excluded delegation at National convention of 1860, 439; as Mayor urges seces- sion of New York City, 448; De- feated by Opdyke, 458; Representa- tive in Congress, 464.
Woodhull, Jesse : State Senator,
Member of Council of Appoint- ment, I, 64.
Woodin, William B .: Assemblyman, II, 409.
Woodruff, Jason C .: Mayor of Syra- cuse, in "Jerry" case, II, 285.
Woodruff, Timothy L .: Lieutenant- Governor, promotes transfer of State Fair from Society to State, II, 174-175.
Woods, David: Speaker of Assembly, I, 390.
Woodworth, John: Candidate for U. S. Senator, I, 234; for Justice of Su- preme Court, 279; Attorney-Gen- eral, removed, 286; Seeks reappoint- ment, 369; Justice of Supreme Court, 423 .- Appointed Justice of new Supreme Court, rejected, re- appointed, confirmed, II, 27-28 ; Re- tired for age, 108.
Woodworth, Robert: Member of Council of Appointment, I, 144.
Wool, John E .: Delegate to Peace conference, II, 450.
Workingmen's Party, The: Nominates Erastus Root for Governor, II, 121. World's Fair in New York City, II, 394.
Wortman, Teunis: Clerk of New York county, I, 219; Removed, 275; Leader against DeWitt Clinton, 313. Wright, John C .: Comptroller, II, 387.
Wright, Silas: Member of Albany Regency, II, 21; State Senator, ac- tion on Presidential Electors bill, 41, 68; Comptroller, 114; Moves for unanimous nomination of Throop, 122; U. S. Senator, 148; Declines to be Barnburner candi- date for Governor, 266; Reëlected Senator, 295; Declines to be Presi- dential candidate and refuses nomi- nation for Vice-Presidency, 307; Letter to St. Lawrence Democrat, 308; Governor, 308-312; Long mes-
sage, recommending Constitutional amendments which are adopted by Legislature, 314; Consulted by Van Buren as to appointments to Polk's cabinet, 315; Declines appoint- ment as Secretary of Treasury, 316; Opposed and discomfited by John Young, 317 et seg .; Vetoes Canal appropriation bill, 322-323; Second annual message, 325; Opposes an- nexation of Texas, 327; Approves abolition of office of Public Printer, 328; Treated coldly in Democratic address, 329; Renominated, 329; Defeated, 332; End of public career, 332; Death, 333; Official tribute to his memory, 356.
Wright, William B .: Judge of Court of Appeals, II, 458.
Wyman, John W .: Clerk of Circuit Court, I, 405.
YATES, ABRAHAM: Member of Committee for State Constitution, I, 44; State Senator, Member of Coun- cil of Appointment, 64; of Council of Safety, 65.
Yates, Henry C .: Member of Coun- cil of Appointment, I, 330, 411.
Yates, John B .: State manager of lotteries for benefit of colleges, I, 463.
Yates, John Van Ness: Supporter of Burr, I, 239; Recorder of Albany, 311; Secretary of State, 413; Can- didate for Speaker, 415 .- Secretary of State, II, 29; Advises popular choice of Presidential Electors, 39; Retires from office, 78.
Yates, Joseph C .: State Senator, I, 261; Justice of Supreme Court, 286; Declines nomination for Governor, 399-400; Nominated and elected Governor, 464-469 .- Beginning of administration, II, 24; Message, 24; Appointments to Supreme Court re- jected by Legislature, 27-28; Pres- tige impaired, 29; Called tool of Albany Regency, 42; Renomination demanded and then repudiated by Regency, 42-43; Special session of Legislature ends in failure, 50-52. Yates, Robert: Member of Committee for State Constitution, I, 44; Dele-
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gate to U. S. Constitutional conven- tion, 103; Refuses to sign Constitu- tion, 104; Defeated candidate for Governor, 112-113; Chief-Justice of Supreme Court, 121; Declines to run for Governor, 128; Defeated can- didate for Governor, 150-152; Re- tires from bench, 166.
Yellow Fever Epidemic in New York City, I, 157.
Young, John: Assemblyman, II, 317; Political record, 317-318; Whig leader against Silas Wright, 318; Catches Hunkers napping and se- cures passage of Whig-Barnburner bill, 319-321; Debate with Seymour, 320; Whig leader of State, 321; Causes Democratic breach over Canal bill, 321-323; Candidate for Speaker, 325; Nominated and elected Governor despite Thurlow Weed's disapproval, 331-332; Char- acter and traits, 351; Message, on constitutional changes in govern- ment, judiciary, and canals, 351- 353; Urges work on canals, 354; Transmits Virginia's protest against Wilmot Proviso, 355; Second an- nual message, 360-361; Denied re- nomination, 364; Seeks Vice-Presi-
dency, 364; Assistant U. S. Treas- urer, 366; Leader of Fillmore forces at Whig convention, 397.
Young, Samuel: Speaker of Assem- bly, I, 363; Candidate for U. S. Senator, 419; Candidate for Gover- nor, 464; Resents defeat, 466 .- Favors Clay for President, II, 34; Regarded as People's party choice for Governor, 42; Nominated by Al- bany Regency, 43; Last candidate for Governor ever nominated by Legislative caucus, 44; Candidacy injured by Yates, 52; Desperate bid for votes, 54; Power as an orator, 55; Handicapped by Regency and Tammany, 56; Rejected as candi- date for U. S. Senator, 72; Speaker, 76; Attacked by Erastus Root, 87; Chairman of Democratic State con- vention, 142; State Senator, seeks to have U. S. Senate expunge cen- sure of Jackson, 181; Resigns, 193; Secretary of State, 263; Barnburner candidate for Governor, 266; Con- troversy over Geological survey, 295; Declares State bonds invalid, 296; at Democratic National conven- tion, 307; Presides over Barnburner State convention, 1848, 362.
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