New-York tribune., 1874-09-22
THE PROBABLE CANDIDATES.

TIE MAIN STRUGGLE OVER THE SECOND PLACE
THREE CANDIDATES AND POSSIBLY A FOURTH
THE THIRD TERM TO BE KEPT OUT or SIGHT.
The probable nominations and the questions
that are to before the Republican Convention at
Utica discussed length yesterday by the leading
Republicans, including many OF the delegates. The
nomination Of Gov. Dix seemed to be o toregone
cuson The Republican delegates who are not under
the control Of the Customhouse leaders outpoken
in their declarations that Gov. DIX by far the
strongest in the party aud would he renominated
beyond DOUBT. The Cusom-house party admitted that
Gov. Dix would receive the nomination. but did not
seem especially jubilant over tho prospect. There
was one doubter from uptown district
who thought that the renominaton OF Gov.
Dix was not certain. He recited the fact
that two years 1t looked though Judge Robert
son OF Westchester had "a sure thing" and yet the
name OF Gen. Dix sprung upon the Convention and
he nominated by large majority He was not pre-
pared to say that If the name OF ex-senator Morgan
were presented to the Convention. the same thing
might not be repeated and Gov. Dix would have no
right to complain. He would be merely receiving the
| same treatment
The is the great bone OF con-
ention. There three prominent candidates at
ent, and there may be fourth. The present incumbent
Gen. Robinson. is anxious for "a renomination. His
friends have been working hard for him IN this city dur
ing the past week, and they claim with effect II Gov.
Dix is renominated. they reason why Gen.
Robinson should be set aside for a They say
that his record has been good and that the military ee.
ment in the Republican party should be recognized The
opponents OF Gen. Robinson admit that his record has
been good one as LieutenantGoyerno and were 10
not for certain contingencies his denomination would be
assured. There is strong probability that Gov. Dix
may he chosen United States Senator and III that case
the Lieutenant Governor viii succeed to the Governor
ship the unexpired They say that Gen. Rob
nson, however ptOnable he may be as Leuten-
antGoyernor, not fitted for the higher position and
on this ground they oppose his denomination.
Gen Batehellers friends making strong fight for
then candidate. They claim that he Of the strong
est men interior OF the state, aud that his name
would add strength to the ticket His record in the As
sembly was good, and he urged safe" Repub-
lican-one who could always be depended upon to ad-
vance the Interests the party in the State and the
event of the election OF Gov Dix to the United States
Senate. he would make creditable Governor
A. b. Corneps chances have been referred to above.
1t is understood however IN quarters, that GER
tain of who heretofore acted with the Gus
tom house faction will not support Mr.. Cornell
There are many thoughtful and influential Republi-
cans who the choice Of Liberal for Lieutenant
Governor. They say that the party cannot afford to
repel those who might by proper management DC Ia
duced TO act again with the party with which they
we're once identified. This class urge that II such man
as Henry X. Sheldon were to receive the nomina-
ton for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IL WOuId onset tne
nomination OF Mr.. Dorsheimer by the Demo-
Gratis and brrg the support OF the Republican ticket
the majority OF the Liberals This course Is yehemently
opposed the Custom-hOuse party ana should IL De
brought forward in the Convention III woud require
large majority of the country delegates to carry It
through Many Of the wellnformed Republican poll
cians believe that the present state officers WIZ be
renOminaed the easiest way or setting all disputes
Ii would have the effect OF preventing the Jeaousles
and heartburnings that follow sharp contest III nom
| mating convention, and would be accepted Dy the
public evidence that the Convention approved OF
The OF these officers during tnelr term OF ONCE
| aud believed 1t would be acceptable 10 all. .
There does not 10 be mucnl proDaOlltV tnat the
Third Term question will before the Convention
As one old and shrewd politician eApressel IT, ~
would be fire-btand thrown iuto the Convention" so
many Office hOlders delegates TO the Convention tha
il is asserted that real expression OF the sentlmcnts
of the delegates be gained Is felt
that any cehoding delegate VINO unequly0caIIy
expresses himself opposed 10 a third Nrn lor zen
Grant Will lose his position anu tne party cannot huOru
10 call Tor such sacrifices this time. There Is very
strong sentiment against the third ern however amoug
prominent Republicans and In conversation they 90 not
their sentiments were the question:
TO be introduced into the Convention there Is strong
probability that large majority OF those VINO are not
office holders under the General Government would DO
| found opposing IT. IA.
The larger number OF the delegates from this city,
while outspoken the renomiuaton or Gov DIX are
retcent to their choice for Lleutehant-UOVernor
they desire confer win other DELEGATIONS
who Is the strongest Candidate Deiore tue Con
| yenton. ,,,.- 9, ~.
several OF the delegates and prominent politicians ef
city through trains ast evening IN oruer
to be the ground early to-day, ana ascertain what
were the sentiments OF the rural delegations and wha
could be formed for the SUBORDINATE posi-
! tons on tue ticket.