New-York tribune., 1874-02-11

"A GLOOMY PARTY OUTLOOK.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsg.i
Hartford, Feb lO--The Republican State Con-
vention to be held here tomorrow promises to bc
large and harmonious gathering Most OF the ticket
having been already settled By the press Of tho
State, as the result of long and somewhat bitter
discussion. il only remains for the Convention to
ratify the action of the newspapers with reference
to the portion of the ticket dictated by them, and
select the remainder with little disturbance "a
possible. The preliminary caucus, this evening,
very fully attended, though there nothing ike
the crowd and tho excitement which characterized
the similar gathering last year. Then at New Haven,
the capital ghtan Senatorial quarrel between Hart
ford and.New Haven eliminated in the defeat OF tho
New-Haven candidate for the nomination. Henry H.
Harrison, and the success of Hartfords candidate,
Henry p. Haven of New-London. New-llayen got
even by defeating the Republican ticket 1t tho
polls. This year the New-Hayen Republicans did
NJ. want Mr.. Harrison nominated, but the Hartford
and other State newspapers have forced IT, and IN
duced him TO believe that he must not decline when
the party demands tho of his name for the sake
of harmonyj and il is understood now that he viii
be nominated by accamation, and win accept. Tho
Hawley wing Of the party and the friends of Sem
atOr Buckingham, who are anxious to have harmony
in the ranks and majority in the next Legislature,
have worked together TO bring about this result.
The caucus tonight was very tame affair
pared with the usual preliminary meetings the
evening before State Convention. Aside from tho
remarks of the Collector of the Port of New London
who excited considerable enthusiasm by a coaIse.
vulgar and profane speech, the proceedings were
dull and spirtless. The prevailing impression among
the thinking men of the party is that there ID
funeral ahead, and the purpose OF the Convention is
to designate the bearers aud nominate tho corpse.
Very little confidence Of success Is to DO found
among those who an usually most sangunc. There
is a feeling that the Administration is too heavy
load to carry, under the most favorable
circumstances, but they will have in addition TO
| that the disadvantage Of having ticket which ~
only negatively strong, with DO money support TO
back it, and n widespread disailection throughout
the State which will defeat the ticket by general
apathy rather than by open detection. The New
Haven Republicans, who wanted Harrison nomiDa-
ted last year, though they do not actively oppose
him. viii do nothing for his They tho
Greeks bearing gifts in HMtford's presenta-
ton of his name, and arc as ready TO
sulk over his nomination this year as they wero
over his defeat last year. The underlying motive
their action very plainly is unspoken but earnest
desire to lay at the door of tho Hawley wing tho
defeat of this year, as they did the last time Tho
shrewd men in this party understand t,,, ald
look upon the proceedings OF this Con- sion -
harmless fomahties. The friends of Senator Blck.
ingham want Harrison nominated. for tie reason
that they believe it viii barmonize the party and
increase the chances for carrying the Legislature.
They viii mako their fight for tho Leglsla-
atuTe, and leave the State ticket 10 take
care of itself when once they get 1t nominated.
That the friends of Harrison suspect their design
indicated by the demand made in The NeC-Harm
Poiadam for a new Chairman Of tho State Conn
lnittee The present Chairman Cob 5cldcn ol Nor
- a..
and manager and his appointeo rs Collector Of
Internal Revenue 10 the 1st aud Hid Districts.
There have been cases where State Committees
have used money the interests Of Congressman
and Senators and sacrificed the State Ticket IL 10
suggested that snch thing may be possible now.
The lack OF money is a great dscomagcmcnt to
the faithfh When Jewell was a candidate IL Was
discussed pieutfuly but the ticket to be nominated
tomorrow has money strength, and Senator
Buckingham VIII be the only dependence Of tho
parry forthe siEcws of war On The other sdc there
are two or three rich men, who are said 10
harbor hopes Of the SeDatoiship, and 1t ia
aread; CHARGED By the Republican press that
they are preparing to corrJLpt the ball0t-box
and debauch the people. What with apathy and
Encouragement and heavy loading and lack Of
money on one side. aud plenty Of money aud conf
dence and prestige on The other the chances from
to-days outlOek Ia the State decidedly favor the
Democrats. John I. Wait Of Norwich viii be nom
mated for Licuteuaut-GoyernOr, though there is
strong opposition to him in Mildesex County, and
Gen. Pratt Of Wcthcrafeld chronic delegate and
oud and frequent dCbater. has cursed him
high and low from one end Of the State
TO the other aud promises to make lively time"
for him in the Convention. j. q A. Stone of xii
huely viii doubtless be nominated for Secretary Of
State that being his price for Withdrawing his oppo
sition to Starkweather the year he wanted money
from the District of Columbia Ring without pub.
licity. David p. Nichols OF DanbuTy will DO nomi-
mated for Treasurer by accamation, and there Will
be a contest for the ControleBbp between TWO or
three candidates.
Henry =. Haven Of NeY-London, who was
Slaughtered" by HarIson's friends last year, 10
eypected 10 preside over the Convention. II no was
not a man entirely above petty rcsentments, be
might be suspected of doing the little undertaking
business for Mr. Harrison with good deal of solemn
satisfaction.
The publication of Mr.. Starkweather's letter ask
ing funds from the District of Columbia Ring has
caused considerable surprise and no little unfayor-
able comment. His explanation. III which he brings
in Gov Jewell and Gen. Hawley, is condemned As
dishonorable and untrue, and the State Committee
of 1871 deny having received money from any such
source. The letter will weaken the ticket in tho
State, and particularly in Mr.. Starkweathers dis
trct. In the meeting tonight and in the convesa-
ton of delegates great stress was laid upon tho
necessity Of Outspoken aud positive utterances
in favor Of retrenchment and economy
in the platform. An attempt will be
made to carry through the Committee on Resoiu-
tions brief and compact statement OF principles
adapted to the timea, with no more glittenng gen.