The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-24
Canvassing Caucuses at the
Custom House.
Grant To Be President an Tenton
Vice Presi er'.
Interview Of Herald Correspondent with an
Ex-Neutenant Governor Of New York-The
Conkling Difficulties Reviewed-Hoff-
mans and Hanooek's Chances for the
Great Chair -Epeeches of State
Senator Bowen and Ex-Con-
gresham Wakeman.


road since the arrival of Jay Gould, has for the last
two months become the rendezvous Of the republl-
can politicians OF New York State. There are now
here many prominent men, ana the probability is
that before many days have elapsed Governor Clar
I'm, OF Massachusetts, Speaker Blaine, Tom Murphy
and Simon Cameron viii be among the arrivals at
the International Why shis gathering OF republi.
can politicians at this beautiful watering place is
question that agitates the public miad and which
few are able 10 answer The campaign in this Sec
tiOn is very bitter. Perhaps this is owing to the
publicity given to Comptroller Connoly's ''secret
accounts and the wirepu!ling OF the friends or
Senators Conkling and Fenton, the fight between
the Two wings or the republicans raging with all
the intensity and excitement that political contest
could engender. There Is no fight in the demo-
Gratis; they panic stricken and waiting events,
their policy beng to take advantage OF the split
their opponents ranks keep their own counsel and,
in vague manner, deny the charges OF corruption
brought against them as TO the frauds alleged TO
have been committed by the city and county officials
of New YORK. They making efforts for the
nomination OF state Senator, Assembyman or
county officer, prefering to walt until after the
puDlicans have nominated their candidates.
THE NEXT DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION,
which meets in the latter part OF September in
Lockport, Will endorse the new Departure and
sustain Governor Hofman's action on the Orange
question. The conservative democrats win attempt
to overthrow and deny the charge that the party is
ruled and governed by Boss Tweed. On this reso-
luton there will be struggle, and, In order pre-
serve the integrity OF the party, the resolution will
be Withdrawn. Among the politicians here Is an
ex-Member OF Congress ana formerly Lieutenant
Governor Of New YorK-a strong friend Of General
Grant and his administrations with the object OF
Ascertaining his views the leading questions of
the day called upon him this morning at the Inter-
national, and though suffering from a slight indis
position, he received me very courteously and WILL
Ingly gave me all the information required.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, can you inform me what
are the real objects OF this gathering Of republicans
at this place during the last two days In the
ing they have a caucus ut the Custom House and in
the evening here al the hotel.
GovERNoR-Wny, SIR, agreeably with the pro-
gramme laid down when Senator Fenton visited
here three weeks since between the leaders OF the
TWO factions OF the party IN this State-that is as
soon as Mr.. Conklng could be heard from-a secret
cali was to be issued converting the supporters OF
each clan or faction to concert measures for the a
elections, and to bring about an understanding be-
tween the rival chiefs-Fenton and Conkling
REPORTER Do You believe SIR that Mr. Conking is
willing to bury the Ratchet with Fenton9
GOvERNoR-Certainly he is. He cannot 40 other
WISE for General Grant is than anxious to
secure denomination, and insists harmony be.
tween those gentlemen and their friends. IL VIII be
pubicans or this State to select delegates to the
national convention. session OF the Legislature
w,ll intervene and both factions VIII have plenty Of
ffme 10 canvass their mutual grievances, and. with
the aid Of The President come TO an understanding.
REpORTER--You speak, SIR. somewhat confident
on tins subject. Admitting that Nj. Conkng is WILL
ing 10 meet Mr.. Fenton haf way towards a recon-
Citation, and Mr.. Fenton cannot be brought over
then whatf
There Is no danger OF that - my host said with a
emile, while he knocked the ashes from MS cigar.
''You recoliect Fentons speech from the steps OF
You secret: Mr. Fenton came on here expressly to
days prior to his coming.
FENToS IL A SLY DOG,
shrewd and cunning: remarkably good at prOmis-
Ing Two weeks before Fenton came here General
Palmer our mutual friend, visited Niagara Falls and
had a consultation with some OF the boys from New
York, who had come on to meet HIM. Palmer is
Fenon's intimate friend, and when he told the boys
risn. with the administrator a. Meeting Rsce Of
the local politicians was called al DR..
DECIDED that Senator Fenton should be T IN,
v1ted 10 address the republicans when he came on
his chief, the charges that Fenton was opposed to
the administration or that he threw distractions in
the way OF the state Committee. Palmer promised
that II Mr.. Fenton was given an opportunity to
speak he would open the door toward a reconclia-
ton. Fenton came here, SAID his say, when
was, my opinion, best ne has ever delivered
yes, sir. by God Tor he meant every word OF it,"
Wiling TO join hands with Mr. ConklingP
GovERNos-Think SOY don't think anything
since read letter from nim, dated St Paul, Mimi,
In which he deplored the present condition OF the
do anything for peace sake that was desired OF him.
kEPoRTER-ls Mr.. Fentona
CANDIDATE FOR THE VICE Presidency
GOvERNoR-fentoL is somewhat like Greeley; he
Will never refuse Office il he thinks that by &C
ceptng he can promote the good OF els party.
REP0RTER-ls not Mr. Fent0n's name being can.
vassed for that otlceY
GovERNoR-wel, yes; but the Senator is too
shrewd TO tel either you or me his mind. ] have
read In the HERALD That his name Is being men,
toned. Grant and fenton would make strong
team and II nominated would run we'll
REPoRTER-What are GRANTS chances for re.
tion and election is fact. Wnv, sir, in the West
Grant + the most popular man that nave. ! tell
him the party VIII ali go where the sulphur iumeth.
REPoRrER-who wnl be the democratic Standard
bearer IN the campaign
GoyERSoR-That Is difficult question to answer.
HoFFMAN HAD THE INSIDE TRACK
!. had u not peeD for that unfortunate affair in New
York, the Orange riots. The Irish Catholics can't
swallow hln he Is TOO obnoxious 10 them, and with
them his power; besides, his connection with the
ring Is 20 notorious that even If he had not acted
on July IL as be did, the country districts that
would rerudIate hun. Holman said TO be
politically dead. Pendletons PRESIDENTIAL weakness
Is cured and as for Hendricks he is too slow on the
new departure" question to suit. Hancock, IN my
opinion. has the hes; chances, and II nominated
would run well provided that the press would only
forget his unfortunate connection with the hanging
of MRS. surraft hancock has "a good war record,
and ~, undoubtedly, strong man; indeed, he IL
me only whose name Is beng mentioned by the
democrats whose friends have the means OF carrying
Oh Inc HERALD InIHkS, anu Tlknlly,
that II the democrats nominated Chase and Hancock
there might be prospect OF sue cess for IN EN-; but,
mark me, those gentlemen won't be nominated.
Their candidate WIZ be a Western man. with young
Adams. OF Massachusetts, as wee.
AMER few pleasant remarks from the Governor
~ To the weather, the beauty and thrift Of Niagara
Fails, bade my courteous most good morning. and
ia few moments was
Al THE CUSTOM HOUSE,
SUSPENSION Bridge. On entering the hail which
divides the Post once from The custom House, IN
the Old stone mansion that stands at the end OF the
Suspension Bridge. II was apparent at once
that something extraordinary was antlci-
pafed: the nall the Post ONCE. the
stairs, The sidewalks ana the waiting
room OF the Custom House were crowded W III the
email Try Ol the parry IN the Collectors private
Office were seated ex-Congressman Wakeman. Sena.
tor Harden urgh State senator Bowen, the Col.
lector OF Customs FOR this district Mr.. Petit
bone, The republican candidate for Assembly,
all chiefly engaged discussing the benefits
that were 10 accrue 10 the party II
az Of