The New York herald., 1872-10-03
Ne Makes Further and Fuller Statement Of
His Position to Herald Correspondent.
He Absolutely Declines to Commit Himself to the
Support Of Greeley-In Favor Of Reform and
Buokalew-Desertion Of Many Of His Old
friends-Charges Of Corruption Wide
spread Against Him-The Secret
Of Aleck McClure's Inhu.
ence Over Curtin.
BELLEFoNrE, Pa, Sept. 27, 1872.

special train ! said to the Philosopher, In the
course OF o conversation on Curtin:- :-"Mr. Curtin
has pronounced in favor OF the liberals in Pennsy
vania; does this commit him to the national ticket
also If it does not will he pronounce In favor Of
that ticket2"
Mr.. Greeley turned and looked out OF the window
and replied, little testify, ~ don't propose to
speak for Mr.. Curtns future action"
1t occurred to me that Curtin and Forney are
awaiting the result of the state elections before
committing themselves to the national liberal
republican cause, and think the future will de-
mOnstrate the correctness Of my viewsNn this re-
spect. The fight In this State, after ALL is nothing
more than revival OF the Forney- -Curtin-Cameron
feud OF years. standing, and the two former will do
any thing to euchre the latter. Their cryi
ANYTHING TO BEAT CAMERON.
do not think either of them has forsworn his
allegiance to Grant, yet it is possible, being politi
Clans they may do SO If the elections in this State
result in liberal victory. This is an age OF great
events In the religious, scientific and social worlds,
and no one will question that politics have
dergone some startling revolutions In the present
year.
EXPECT ANYTHING FROM PENNSYLVANIA
in the next fortnight except Hartranlt's election,
II present appearances arc to be trusted. Hart
tranft is unfortunate in being backed by Simon
Cameron, yet he never would have been nominated
without the willy SimOn's endorsement. How
much truth there is in the charge of Hartranit's
completely in the loans frauds, and the further
charge OF using public moneys for speculative
purposes, 1t does not become me as an independent
journalist to say. l have no facts on which to
predicate these charges. 1t is my province to In
dcate public opinion without entering into per-
sona endorsement or impeachment of any candi-
date. In pursuit of my plainly designated duty
have endeav0red to get facts-to sound public feel
ing wherever l have been. Mr. Henry M. Phillips,
of Philadelphia, q gentleman OF high character,
well posted on all public questions, and especially
on the politics of his State, assured me some three
weeks ago that In his judgment the feeling against
Hartranft, on account OF the charges alleged
against him, was of such nature that his election
by fair means would amount almost to an mpOssi
bility. have found this feeling gaining strength
and especially in Western Pennsylvania, Allegheny
and Armstrong counties, and all through the Ale
gheny Valley and the Oil regions. Honest Horace
came along in the nick Of time. His speeches have
been temperate, conciliatory and very beneficial to
the cause which acknowledges him as Its head and
front. He declined to speak for Mr. Curtin on the
subject Of tnat gentleman's future course. Had
been less scrurulous might have indicated what
think to be Mr. Greeley's feelings on the subject
but have no ambition to be called O 'liar and q
traitor" and have gone from Mr.. Greeley directly
TO Mr.. Curtin, ana what shall now say Of the lat
ter gentlemans future intentions say on his own
authority.
BELLEFoNTE,
the home of Mr.. Andrew G. Curtin is the centre OF
one OF the richest counties In Pennsylvania Stu
ated in q charming valley, surrounded on either
side by mountainous peaks or long stretches OF
rolling country 1t charms the eye and intoxicates
the senses, It is fitting home lor such man as
Curtin. Contentment seems to be impressed on
the faces of the people, and the reception they ten
dered their venerated chief last evening was o
sufficient indication Of the great repute In which
lie is held at home.
This beautiful Sabbath morning called on him
at the Bush House, where ne Is staying tempo
fariiy and was Welcomed very cordially. We
talked of his solourn in Russia and the pleasant
"reminiscences he carries with him Of that interest
ing country.
ton Of despatch from the editor Of the HERALD
announcing the safe arrival of the Grand
fs haa e1ea sss hm Sp for lost "cs
was sending hourly to Mr.. Curtin to
wr.e He II "a am nav with 'ifis' His Majesty; 5 his heart viii
break. Can you send me word Of the Grand DukeS"
Al last the despatch from from the the HER hEnALD 9hce
'.Alexs has ar~ved." 1t was impossible to depict
the scenes tina. transpred when this message
graphed all over the Kingdom; he whole populace
turned out en- masse, and the residence OF tn.
emotions Of joy and congrataiation. The scenes
at the Imperial Palace. Mr.. Curt WORMS me-
beggar description. The Court was, was with iov
Curtin wrote the editor OF the HERALD t.ankinh
him for his forethought and Kindness. The HERALD
despatch reached st. Petersburg nine hours in ad
vance of the official dispatches from the Russian
Minister In this country,
From discussion Of Russian "reminiscences we
got to
= HOME QUESTIONS,
and finally to the great question agltatlng the
mi mnp Vn
evening must have been very natterlng.n
"Your friends have not all deserted you,
swell, no; guess not Some of my old friends
are feeling very bitter; but guess they will think
ings OF anxiety for the welfare Of our State rather
than personal motives"
personal one; with how much truth am not able
ut is certainly true that the relations between
myself and Mr.. Cameron are not Of the pleasantest
nothing nothing against john Hartranft but am de:
"And Cameron Is at the head of that ring 2"
'Yes, Cameron is at the head and front OF it,"
''What is the secret OF CamerOn's bitterness to-
wards yourselfs When did it begin to manifest it.
"a think in 1868 was the first saw Of it, Cameron
wanted one vote to be elected to the Senate. He
made arrangements with member OF the Legisla-
ture to give him (Cameronl this vote. When It
came 10 De Llme 10 VOJe BuCkhleW WAS Oue hIedu
II leaked out that Cameron had democratic vote,
and the democrats came up from Philadelphia in
crowds, and the man Cameron had gained over
was SO frightened he dared not vote as he had prom
ised. II he had believe they would have killed
him. Cameron's friends wanted me to call out the
military but had no power to do this under the
constitution, and from that time Cameron has been
my enemy"
''Do you think Cameron is spending much money
10 elect Hartranft -
"ies; there Is no doubt OF It,"
"Do you regard Buckalew as gaining strength In
Pennsylvania
"Yes; Buckalew is gaining daily. II the election
ie fair, II Camerons money does Hot bribe voters,
Buckalew will be elected.n
at has been said your action In the present State
canvass is but an indication OF your position on ma
tion2l issues.r