The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-17
FROM THE ST4TE.
Serenade to Governor Geary and Senator
ScOtt-The Governor and the Senator ON
Presidential Issues.

Special Despatch to The Epeniag telegraph.
HARRISBURG, May II Last evening, the
Unconditional Republican Club" of Philadel-
phia, consisting of the delegation to the State
Convention from that city, accompanied by
quite a crowd of other Phadelphians, and
headed by Beck's Band, serenaded Governor
Geary Senators Scott and Cameron, and other
prominent gentlemen. After the band had per-
formed a few selections at the residence of
Governor Geary, that functionary came forward
and thanked the Philadelphians for their kind
ness.
Geary Don't Want TO be President Unless
He Is Dragged Out"
During the Governors remarks, he referred,
incidentally, of course, to the Presidential can
vass, when voice in the crowd exclaimed
"Geary's the mani"
In response to this insinuation, his Excellency
make the following declaration:-
II am not candidate for any Office under the
State or National Government, and l will not
accept any office. True, l am ambitious; but
my ambition is to retire to the shades of private
life. will not be dragged out to fill any Office.
In the future 1 will try to do my duty in the
private walks of life; but don't want any Office,
and will not accept any, unless my fellow-citi-
zens drag me out which, If they do, will try
to do whatever lies in my power in the future
| as l have in the past. l ask no further honors
at the hands of my fellow-citizens; but If 1
should be called on to fill my present Office for
the third term, 1 will do it to the best of my
| ability"
Senator scott on the situation and the
Future Prospects of the Party.
| After serenading the Hon, Donald Came
ron, the club proceeded to the Lochiel House
| and serenaded the Hon. John Scott.
| Senator Scott was introduced by the Hon. Will
| liam Elliott, and was loudly cheered. He opened
his speech with some highly eulogistic remarks
| concerning the citizens of Philadelphia, and
| believed that under the management of men
like the Unconditional Club she would roll
| up still larger majorities in the future. The
| present convention was one of Importance,
because in its footsteps the Republicans next
| year would expect to follow. He was sure the
result would endorse the present administra-
tior, not only because at its head was man
who was eminently honest and
patriotic, but because the same issues
were to be presented as in 1869 The people
had learned to love the Republican party and
would not leave it. because it is the party of
economy and justice; not only that, but it
| guarantees to all men, without regard to creed,
sect, or color the rights of citizenship, and pro-
tected them ia the same.
The speaker was frequently interrupted by
applause, and was loudly cheered at the close.
At the conclusion of Senator Scott's remarks
the club adjourned to the hotel where, in the
courses of the evening, General John F. Har-
tranft, the present Auditor General, was an
nounced as Philadelphas choice for Governor.
The announcement was received with cheers.
The Republican Convention for the Nomi-
nation of Candidates for Auditor and
SuryeyOr-General.
Special Despatch to the EueTing TelegrGoh
HARRISBURG, May 17.-The town is thronged
with strangers this morning. The Grand Lodge
of Odd Fellows and the Red Men, and the politi-
clans and accidental visitors, have filled the
hotels to overflowing, and last night business
men who came on the late trains were compelled
to seek the comforts of home in the private
boarding. houses.
Philadelphia is Strongly Represented
and Notwithstanding the lack of interest mani
tested by the people, the politicians are active
and warm in the selection of the nominees.
The Philadelphia delegation to the conven
tion comprises but small part of the crowd
from your city who are on hand to watch the
proceedings of the convention. Among those
here who are prominent in the political circles
of Philadelphia are Postmaster Bingham, Nava
Officer Hiestand, Receiver of Taxes Beatty, A
I'll. Franciscus, General Provost, James Nc
Names, Alexander P. Colesberry, Colonel Har
nanus Neff, Samuel L. Smedley, John A. House
man, P. A. B. Widener, Hon. Charles O'Nell
Colonel Alexander X. Mcclure, f. Theodore
Walton, and DIR. James N. Marks. Genera
Hartranft, the present Auditor-General, United
, States Senator John Scott, and NJ. s. Quay O
Beaver, are also on hand to watch the course O
events.
The AuditOr-G eneralship.
, For the position of Auditor General there i
| quite number of aspirants, but it is generally
conceded, at this hour 90 A. NJ, that DR.
David Stanton will be the choice of the conven
ton. DIR. Stanton is a gentleman of pleas
| ing manners, and stands about feet 10 inches
: He wears heavy black whiskers, slightly tinget
+ with grey and, with the exception of rotundity
T strongly resembles his uncle, the late Edwin NJ
Stanton.
The SurVeyOr-Generalship
For the position of Surveyor General there
but little excitement except among the pei
sonal friends of Colonel r. NJ. Beath, of Potts
Vile, and s. l.. Smedley of Philadelphia. MI
I Beath has many warm friends, but his conneC
ton with the Anthracite Board of Trade opG
4 rates seriously against him. At this moment
is hard to say who will be the candidate for thi
I position, although the friends of Mr.. Smedle
S claim that he is sure to receive the nomination
Mr.. smedley is the Surveyor of the Park Com
mission, and, if l mistake not, resides at prt
sent in the Twenty fourth ward.
" influence of the Convention on the Presi
Dental Campaign.
It's believed that the action of this convel
g ton will have considerable influence on th
) coming Presidential and Gubernatorial car
vases, and consequently the active members
both parties are watching it with considerab