into two factions about equal in strength. To avoid a conflict, it was determined to send to the Tammany Hall convention three influential men, irrespective of factional feeling. James T. Brady, Gustavus A. Conover, and Havemeyer were selected. Then at the state convention of the Democratic Party, held at Syracuse September 4, 1844, Havemeyer was nominated for the office of presidential elector.

First terms as mayor

As a member of the general

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