The New York herald., 1874-09-16
Meeting Of the State Committee-The
Question of Organization-An Active
ON THE ROAD.

lection Hut Not Their Choice-Is Clark.
SON N. Potter the Coming Man :-What
Was Said OF Kelly, Waterbury and
Gthers-Is Tweed Still Power.
Mist and cloud hung over the Grand Central
depot yester lay morning on the occasion OF the
departure OF Tammany's delegation and TRENDS for
the seat OF war AZ Syracuse. Some said 1T was
premonition OF the fate that might betall the
ticket If Samuel J. Tilden was placed at its head.
Clouds, doubt and lukewarmness pervaded among
the groups or politicians who early hled to see
their brethren to the tented field, or accom-
panied them as advisors In the Convention
of the day. All elt tnat o contest was
about to take place. Whisperings of bargain and
sale stole through the building, and some lew
we've hazardous in asserting that Tilden would
not receive the nomination But these were very
few indeed. None could be found among the ac-
tual delegation 10 give countenance or expression
to this rumor. John Kely's fiat had gone iorth
in favor Of Tden, and that settled the question
so far as the New York delegation were concerned
with one or two exceptions. as will alterward ap-
pear. The strong arm OF political leadership, EN-.
bodied in one man, had been stretched forth, and
nothing was lett ior the rank and file but to sub
NIT.
ON TIE EIGHT O'CLOCK TRAIN
some few OF the delegates took passage. The first
to arrive was Colonel John r. Fellows, attired in
his best, looking the picture OF good humor and
confidence. Our representative asked his opinion
as to the probable nominee. The Colonel looked
innocent and non-committal, but, nOtwithstand-
ing, gave 1t as his CANDID opinion that Tiiden
would be the man.
els there any chance OF another candidate being
sprung upon the Convention ~ lie was asked
Colonel Fellows had MOI heard or did not know
OF any such movement. The only prominent name
no had naa pnQ fne mi ftO,,
va Tllden.
"How about Waterways reputed attempt to go
before the Convention and read charges against
John Kelly ~ Querleu our correspondent.
''Why, he cannot be admitted in the first place."
sad Fellows, ''but If he should make the attempt
there will be tun can tell you."
sEERIFF CONNER
arrived at the depot, to take the eight O'Clock
train, q lew minutes before 1t started. He was
also atired IN faultiess costume. clean shaved and
evidently ''got up fer the OCCASION" Probably
there had been secret order issued from the ne
Loss Tor ali the delegates TO dress their Ues SO
as 10 impress the co IntIy members lavoraby and
particularly alarm that Canal Ring IN the ''respecta-
biIty" and ''mOdesty' OF their demeanOr. Re-
form. purity anu honesty of sentiment are sup
many. The delegates should. therefore, have the
most fashionable costumes our metropolitan tai0rs
lsned. il was WHISPERED that Tden had I'eUT pur
CHASED magnificent pair OF new silk stockings for
tne occasion: In ganrlng at the names OF the
ent that nearly all had figured In conventions
under the old 'Jgtne. But then they had new
clothes and q soithearted cOuntryman would
not recognize them Such seemed to be the calcu-
latiOn.
sheriff conner presented the dignifed appear-
ance Of an eloquent pastor on his way to deliver a
pastoral address, or perchance make pas toral
vlsit He was questioned as to the probable
nominee OF the Convention. He could not tell.
"Whi 1t be Tlden ?" Co1id not say. THIS was the
drst square denla! MADE to the HERALD repre-
Tilden wouid not be positively nominated.
care you in favor OF Tllden =" was the next
query, qsW:n ms M, s.,s .,o ,o..nu.o.
Sheriff. ."liden Is friend OF Green, and ii ne is
eected Governor, Green VIII probably want to run
him. ! should not ike that"
The gong mere rang out its announcement Of
departure, and the Sheriff made for the door re-
marking that he had to meet Tom Dunlap at
Yonkers.
At nine O'CLOCK the main delegation, alternates
and friends Degan to arrive at the depot. There
was quite crowd. Among those to put In an
early appearance were County Clerk Walsh, Aa-
sae sSandev @ '0aas 4dermen a' LSah a%sf Q ana
Glpney, James HAYES, Christopher Fine, Cap
,,n sosr ne
SMITH Ely, Jr.; Jonn H. Hughes Judge Gross, Of
the Marine Court; Jaiier Dunham. Il. F. Neville,
Jefferson Nj. Terry and a host OF others. In
THE "GOoD OLD TIMES"
our political friends say, the ''Ooys" turned out
IN large force. In those days money plentiful.
The "BOss' iurnisned all the tickets and refresh
ments gratis; nut now each delegate had oo,, to
remained behind. The golden locker OF the Trea-
sury was closed to their manipuations. Inc
delegates and some few irlends, who hal the
hardihOod to accompany them ana pay their own
expenses. TINS IS 100 bad. ''The ooys," who came
to the depot looked glum, ana no answering
cheer went up in response 10 the rattle OF the
cars as they passed out OF tae depot.
TALK WITH THE DELEGATES.
The HERALD COrreSDODdenL talked with OF
the leading delegates IN order to ascertain their
views on 9 the Nearly all spoke IN n IA
mad vigorously decred the nomination some few
days chanwe some se
spirit OF their drcam." Judge Kane, who
Is an experienced politician, remarked That Tilden
was honest, well educated and OF vast experience
as lnancer ana politician.
Other members. of the delegation expressed
similar views. Alderman Lysaght, County Clerk
Walsh ani Judge Quinn were OF the same opinion.
SYMPATHY FOR TWEED.
One delegate expressed the convection that tha
sympathy ielt for Tweed by large number of his
friends would go far toward defeating the nomina-
ton OF Tilden or his election II Nominated ..
Tweed stih retains lnfluence N The councils OF the
democratic party ~
informant 'and 1t WIN be very much felt
IN the coming election. Tweed has
feel grateful Tor what he has done Tor them, Tney
tninS he was bounded to death somewhat un-
justly, by Illden. Then there are others who be-.
heve tnnt Tweed has been punished far too
severely, and the present regime. with oil It's
boasted reform, is more corrupt than the old
ring"
"Do you suppose. asked our correspondent,
"Tweed viii ever rise to political power again
should he be released from imprisonment"
Ile delegate Thought not He might be power
behind the throne OF political life, but that is all.
He has a good deal of brains. He once wrote q
letter when statue was proposed to be erected
to him in this city, stating that he mad been
abused IN all kinds OF ways, but no one mad eTer
vet accused him OF being a fool. This believer IN
the remaining power of Tweedism strongly EN-.
phasized his remarks and no DOUBT brntiy be.
leves in his estimate OF that gentiemao's reCuper
atlve energies
Is AN UNKNOWN TO BE SPRUNG UPoN TIE coNvEY
TION
Whisperings were prevalent among some Of fht
delegates that In case of b.tter and powerful op
poaitlon ARISING ~ the Convention against TIM