The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-22

are catching up the cry which the career Of
Tammany started in New York, "Put not your trust
In nominating conventions" To Hartranft per-
s0nally little objection Is made for any active
part he has played to secure his nomination, the
ground Of opposition to him being that he had no
claims to such high honor, and does not possess
the qualifications requisite to creditabe discharge
OF the duties of Chief Maksgrate of next to the
largest State In the Union in population and FORE
most in Importance All the bitter feeling is due to
the fact Of his nomination having been
SPRUNG UPON THE PARTY
in the interest OF the personal rule which has long
been too powerful in the State. depending upon
long purse for its success, and which long years of
triumph have made all but as bold and impudent
In its unscrupulousness was the late Boss Tweed
himself
OF course this sudden and unexpected breach in
the ranks OF a State that can do so much to turn
the scales in the next Presidential election is 'just
nuts' for the "up to Cincinnatin organs, and is
deemed by them fresh, full breeze from just the
right quarter, to bear their crank craft smoothly
along. They, OF course wish 1t to appear that the
offensive nomination was
THE WORK OF A FACTION,
resolved on REORGANIZATION OF Grant at all haz-
ards, the result Of his patronage, and part Of the
programme for the Presidential campaign. Like
that sage character in Dickens Tale of Two Cities"
who, the moment anything went contrary, to his
Wishes Immediately inferred that his wife had been
"nOppin' "-as he called her addiction to praying
and straightway proceeded to beat her. without
further proof OF offence so the ''up to Cincnnatio
organs instantly attribute any differences between
republicans to government patronage, shout BE
hold the work Of the corrupt otceholders rng"
therefor, Just as every low joke was put into the
mouth Of Lincoln eight years ago. The condition Of
OF men who catch at straws Is prOverbial but not
Tor security and confidence
That the disorder in the ranks Of the Pennsyl-
nothing at all to do with the Presidential question:
can
IN NO WAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO GRANTS INFLUENCE
ana will have no effect upon the vote which will
give the State to him again by an overwhelming
majority in November however it may affect the
election for Governor and other State officers, ca
not be more clearly shown than by giving the sub
stance Of a conversation which representative OF
the HERALD had with the veteran editor, Colonel
John w. FOrney. No man knows Pennsylvania
better or can more accurately forecast Her voice
and action. For years he has been in the keystone
what ThurlOw Weed long was in the Empire State
positive power in politics and most sagacious
political manager, while never seeking office for
himself. He daily speaks to a large constituency
through the columns of his paper; but a journalist
has always something fresh to say in conversation
which he has not said in his printed columns.
A card, with "of the NEW YORK HERALD" upon
1t, being sent in, there quickly appeared man on
seem to rest very lightly, leaving him still hale and
erect with an apparent vigOr that bespeaks many
more years Of activity, usefulness and power Afia-
bic and easy to degree that makes one feel per-
fccty at home, he signfed an entire Willingness for
q chat on
THE SITUATION IN PENNSYLVANIA
1.-THE nomination Of Hartranft," he said, ''was
most unfortunate, rs great blunder as could have
been made, SO far as Keeping party lines intact is
concerned. Not that have any personal dislike
to him. He is good man personally, with an hon.
Orabe war record, but totally unequal to the posi-
lion Of Governor OF this great State The people did
not know him. The nomination was sprung upon
us IN most unexpected manner, and the COnven-
Gn was mo. feay s NJ az a aa tine
nate situation But the disaster If so 1t shall PROVE
will have
NO EFFECT EXCEPT UPON THE STATE ELECTION.
1t will in no wise affect the vote We shall give for
Grant. 1t Is most unjust to attribute Hartranfts
nomination to the Presidents influence. He had
nothing to do with 1t, and is in way responsible
for It, He cannot be mixed up in the wrangle.
What may be the result at the State election do
not know. Many things are uncertain yet, but
GRANT WILL FIND THE RANKS CLOSE FOR HIM."
Here the conversation was interrupted by
caller, who was seeking an appointment to some
Il have no places to give now" said the Colonel
81 am out OF office myself, thank Godl and have no
tinued:-
~ resigned that might be free and independent
and devote myself wholly to my work. am proud
Of my profession and enjoy my position here IN my
psnent Of the world as the PROPRIETOR Of the
HERALD, stil ! am much more Independent than in
Office. have warm personal regard and admra-
tion for General Grant, and will make any reasonable
sacrifice TO re-eect him. He gave me an Office
but resigned that SO as to be able to serve him
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION
will amount to much. There are too many opposing
elements, interests and factions for 1t possibly to
harmonic. II they nominate q republican the
democrats won't vote for him, Many democrats
have said to me that they would sooner vote for
Grant than republican nominated at Cincinnati.
II they nominate Charles Francis Adams he is
democrat and the republicans arc not going to de-
sert tncr principles to vote for man whose record
shows he has not been in sympathy with the party
for years. 1t seems to me 1t will be Convention OF
ifreconcllables, IN ndivldaaties and principles,
md cannot unite in any way That will make them
strong. Many OF the men going there arc personal
friends OF mine, men of
SPOTLEss CHARACTER, PATRIOTIC AIMS AND GREAT
yet, think, mistaken Mr.. Sumner has long been
for him, and am sorry lie has taken the position he
mas in this movement. But do not fear it, can.
not doubt that the people win re.clect General
in war, how ne has managed affairs
IN peace, what splendid position he gave up at
the wish OF the people to accept the Presidency,
cannot believe the country will he ungreatful as
not to acknowledge his great services by reflect
ngain the ranks will close up solid for him. We like
hin hcre: He comes here and stays with us, is in
teTestcd III rs. The laboring people like him. the
soldiers are unit for him, and am confident of his
triumphant reelection When the canvass opens
we SUM- show what has been done with the debt tho
prosperity OF the country, foreign policy
and all--thc old story, you know Let me walk out
mere among my acquaintances and cannot find
democrats who will vote for Grant. Heis
THE REPRESENTATIVE OF STABILITY
and that Is what the great interests OF the conn
try-the merchants and bankers and manufac-
tnrcrs-want. He has made instakes-alI men do,
washington did, but the people know they can
trust him. ion will learn before YOU are as old as
am That sorchcad is man that the world cares
but very little aboat lie makes much noise and
fuss but when the hour for business comes no will
DC OF no account SO the clamor against Grant
POUNDING on GONGS AND CALLING 1T TuuNDrp
when we take the field again the oppOsition Of
republicans Will dwindlc to corporals guard and
PENNSYLVANIA, however she may resent this unfor-
tunatc nomination, will stand firmly by Grant Re
sure of that Our people are very unlike New York
people. IL IL perfectly possible to separate State
and national politics with u.s. whether they are in
separablc or not In New York. We arc very
proud peop!e--proud, but quiet. We are proud OF
our war record and arc not going back on the man