The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-08-04
Mischief FOR THE DEMOCRACY
in Council-The Hon. Horace Greeley
Captured In Snrntoga-Fenton md Conk-
ling Making I'D.


SARATOGA Aug. 3.-An army Of Republican
politicians, representing the one hundred and one
wings OF the concern, arrived here to-day The
patriots come partly TO attend the meeting of the
Republican State Central Committee tomorrow and
partly to arrange the preliminarcs for the all cam
paign, but above all to make last desperate ef
fort to barmonLc tie many disc rdaut elements Of
the party, and IL possible present solid front at the
next November election. Both Senators Conkling
and Fenton came by the morning train. The former
has taken apartments ut the Grand Union, willie the
latter saved his board bill by accepting the hospi.
talities Of MIR. Batchclder's cottage. In Senator
Fcutons train | observed legion Of dccapitated
ofhceholders, who, although still following tie for.
tunes Of their chief, are only awaiting a favorable
opportunity to desert TO the other side.
With Senator ConklinG, on the contrary, were A.
T. Stewart, Collector Murphy, Stewart L. woodford,
Hamilton Harris. Col Fred. A. Conkling, James
Terwilligcr, John A. Grswold. VIM. orion, Presi.
dent Of the Western Union Telegraph Company,
Gems. Arthur and Pleasonton, Vim. A. Darling,
Henry Smith. Alonro h. Cornell, Chas. 8. Spencer,
Frank T. Howe, Jas W. Hustled, Orlando L. Stew.
art, and a battalion Of camp followers, reiainers,
and hangers on, prominent among whom was Thos.
T. Stewart, Tammany Hall Republican.
The preserco OF 80 many prominent men has
naturally createis stir In Saratoga, which is already
overlooking with visitors from all parts OF the Union
But hardly had the barroom statesmen settled down
10 discuss the political situation and the probable
result OF the conference, when the presence Of the
Hon. Horace Greeley was announced. A rush was
made for the rounda OF the Grand Union, and there
stood the Tribune philosopher with bundle Of
newspapers under his arm and b carpet-bag n his
left hand shaking hands with number OF fenton
men and others
"what, IL Horace Greeley come tool" cried n
that ~
Information OF Mr.. Gteeley's arrival was forth
with communicated to Senator Conkling, Tom Muir
phy. and the other leading Republicans, by Jimmy
Thompson, gentleman whose craftsmanship Ia
strictly confined to momcntons affairs OF this kind.
A job was nj concocted to gobbc up the trav.
| eller from Nassau. Meantime Horace was shown to
his room where he unpacked his carpet-6ag; Alter
went a thorough sbampooing.
Before the tonsoral artist had concluded the I'm.
ishing touches, a friend OF Senator Conkling ap-
preached Mr.. Greeley, and asked him whether he
would favor the Senator with an Interview. Horace
replied in the Affirmative, and was at conducte
| TO Mr. Conkng's room lie remained closeted
| with the Senator upsard Of an hour. have not
aseertained the particulars Of the interview.
| Fenton, on the other hand. has stepped forth
from Mr.. Bltcheldcrs house but once, and then he
merely called -ome friends at the Congress Hall
For a man in his peculiar position this lack OF
| energy hss Gsen rise to considerable criticism
Certain II Is that this gathering Of the leading
spirits OF the Republican party was precoucerted
| An important movement ~ on foot know that
several Republicans, including Senator Conkling,
had three hours caucus 10 the Union tits evening,
and discussed the strength Of several candidates for
| the Goveruorshlp. II was parity decided to nomi.
nate Marshall U. Roberts although the friends OF
| George Ogdyke aud Stewart L. Moofiord stuck "a
| their mon with unninching zeal But the great
point which the Republicans desire to reach Is bar.
mony in the Republican party
| Senators Conklng and Fenton are, according Il
the programme, to make up friends and work TO-
| gcther against the Democracy. Judging from the
| un.uarded remarks which dropped from the lips OF
an influential Republican | inier that the latter re
suit Will not be secured, "a the Conkling men arc
strong for Grant, while the Fcntones are bitterly
| against him. That President Grant mas his nngei
| IN the pie cannot be doubted.
| Gen. Pleasonton Is here to keep him informed Al
the present writing haf dozen caucuses are In
sion. Nothing definite bas been decided.
The bail nj the Congress tonight Is a grand sue
cess. The majority OF the prominent personIses Ia
| town are on the floor. Col. Frank L. Howe is IL,
lion Of the bail room.