The New York herald., 1872-09-22
THE POLITICAL HEADQUARTERS.
The reported Acceptance of 0'conor Denied
The Louisiana Conspiracy-sh Practice Of
the Radical Carpet-Baggers for
State-The State Canvass Strength
Of the Liberal Movement


The statement that Charles O'Conor would ac-
cept the Louisville nomination, made by radical
journal yesterday morning. has excited some in
terest at the various Greeley headquarters but no
confidence is placed in 1t, his positive and very
energetic assurances to members OF the demo-
cratic committee, at various times, are entirely
inconsistent with his so doing.
The conspiracy to obtain possession OF the
elective machinery In Louisiana in the interest of
the radicals. seems to have been deeper laid than
was at first supposed. Arrangements had been
made for the calling together OF the
state Legislature privately and in the alb
sence OF Governor Yarmouth, and with Pinchback
as acting Governor, such action was to have been
taken as v oud have neutralized the wishes OF the
people OF the st0te and given its electoral vote 20
stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel before his de-
parture Tor New Orleans to carry out his part OF
the programme, lett his servant there and his bag
gage in his room, that his absence might not be
suspected. His engagements in Pennsylvania
were publicly announced by the committee, to the
same end, as Is alleged. Ihe plan was frustrated
by the prompt action OF Yarmouth in returning
home. This effort to deprive the Governor OF ms
legitimate functions and get possession OF the elec
ton machinery OIL the state by trick doubtless to be
used rauduenty, has excited much Indignation,
and Is regarded as showing how affairs are like to
retain control and are supported by the federal
administration, as, OF course they will be II Grant
Is reelected. Among the visitors AT these head
quarters yesterday was Senator j. p. stockton, OF
New Jersey. 1t Will be reCOected that the deega-
u0n rom New Jersey In the Baltimore Convention
opposed the nomination OF Greeley. The Senator
expresses his conviction that the usual democratic
vote will be given for Ga eeey nevertheless though
no great amount OF en- ntnusiasm Is felt 1Or lifelong
opposer of democracy In state reliably demo-
cratic The extent OF the liberal movement Is far
greater than was anticipated and surprises those
who had no confidence in any great republican de-
lection In the state. List OF visitors: Reuben Il.
Fenton, Char.es A. Lane, New York; M. q. Nc
Lemore, and General Wane, Texas.
Headquarters Democratic State Conn
mittee.
The committee were very busy during the day
yesterday In receiving letters and forwarding dOcu
ments. II is claimed that q careful canvass OF the
State shows an average of 600 Liberal Republicans
to the county, while the Bourbons amount to q very
small per cent. OF the democratic vote, and large
proportion OF this is gradually becoming reconciled
to the situation and accepting Greeley. The Bour-
Ion committees are at a standstill for want OF
funds, as no one Is disposed to contribute to
positively losing cause Even the leaders are be-
coming discouraged; and though the straight-out
convention set down to meet in Albany on the
Sd of October may be held, it is doubtful
II any nomination iOr an electoral or State ticket
will be made. IL is more than intimated that John
J. Van Allen, who has the burden OF the movement
upon his shoulders, is like to into the Greeley
traces before election day.
1t Is claimed to be positively known in the CON-
mittee rooms that under no circumstances will
O'Conor accept the Louisville nomination.