The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-29
THE CAMPAIGNS IN OHIO AND PENNSYLVANIA
Probable Nomination OF Ex-Governor BigIer
for GubernatOrial HOnOr&
Governor Tilden and the Norris
sey Explanations.


the sececing republicans OF 1870, and discussing
the probabilities OF speedy return to the repub-
lcan iold. He was Disguised with the democracy,
because he says. the whole party Is too corrupt to
nold together; but a still deeper wound In Coch-
cranes soul was caused by the refusal OF the
democrats to share the nonors and emoluments
after his services rendered to them while serving
the cause OF Horace Greeley and since. lie claims
that ne should have been treated at least as well
In the Empire State as Mcclure was in Pennsyl-
vania, although he does not pretend 10
the peculiar talent necessary TO build up
and manage successfully an independent
newspaper II Mcclure was treated well
in Pennsylvania then Cochrane mas some cause
to complain Mcclure would probably think tnat
his New York associate in the liberal movement
Jared best and hence the Difficulty OF finding rem
edies for disea 'es when the authorities disagree.
In any case Cochrane has made up his mind to
look to The republican side rather than to their
opp nents. He has been here actively engaged In
laying the wires Tor the fall campaign, with a view
OF entering the ranks Of the "otner party" He
thinks the liberals are yet strong enough TO make
whichever side they join win the contest and tnus
command terms commensurate with the agree
ment TO be made beforehand.
THE NEXT Pennsylvania GOvRRNoRsHIP
AS before stated, the liberal meeting lad the
effect OF bringing good many politicians OF all
grades here Among others were Andrew G. Cur
tin, eX-Minister to Russia, and Ex-Governor Big
ler Of the Centennial Commission or Pennsyl-
vania. Soon after Mr. Curtin returned from
Russia he was warmly entreated by certain seced-
ing republicans to cast IN his lot with the liberal
republicans, ana take the stump in his own State
during the campaign OF 1870 In favor OF Senator
Buckalew for Governor and Horace Greeley for
President. He was very SICK at the time and at
first expressed himself In an uncertain Tone not
outstanding he had been corresponding eXten-
sively through his secretary for six months pre-
viously. General Grants friends evidently
desired to place him on the fence and began
circulating all sorts of strange stories about
him, his personal habits, &c. Atlengtn, however,
he acceded to the desires OF the leading liberals
OF his State, and declared that in case OF res
toration TO health he would take the stump in
favor OF the new party. He first impaired TINS
to A. X. Mcclure, who Immediately made It
known to your correspondent, then IN PhIladel-
phla, and the HERALD was the first newspaper to
give the declaration to the world. The decara-
tlon was received by many with great favor. II
was thought guarantee of success TO the party.
Already Fenton, Banks and Others were paving
the way for au active campaign, and this was me
finishing blow at the administration party, In
ortunately ior those who hoped to receive mis- &C
than issue statement OF his views, which was
given to the press the time, his inrmty render
ing speaking on the stump impossible. Curtin ex-
pected that the liberals would secure immense
patronage, because, like many Others he was de-
celved by the apparent earnestness OF the Lead
ers OF the movement, and believed the ramthea-
tions much more extensive than they afterWard
proved 10 be. He lent the ala OF his name and in
nuence, however, ana in doing OF course in
Cured the severe wrath of the great CHIEF at
Harrisburg, whose VIII is supposed to be as
potent as the broad Susquehanna when winter
gorges shatter and destroy. "Curtln has no pa ty.
no influence" said Cameron at the time, ''and we
shall beat them any way" Cameron was anxious
Just at that time to secure another term
in tSe United states Senate and his asser-
tlons were doubtless well backed 10y the sinews OF
war and by the efforts OF such henchmen as tue
late postmaster and editor at Harrisburg. But
they have all lived TO discover tnat Curtin has
party. or at least that tae party he has assisted
for three or four years was STRONG enough to
drive out the placemen o. Cameron and secure a
democrat associate for him in Congress.
WILL BIGLER BE NOMINATED?
Tnis little history was necessary to lead up to
the present interesting condition OF Affairs in the
Empire State. For many years Mr.. Bigler has
held high position before the people OF Pennsyl-
and trusted too often to call for any comment as
to his high respectabty. His stay in this Spa has
not been purely to drink the waters lie has been
in consultation with many OF the politicians In
reference to the next campaign in his State. or
course, his activity IN the service or the Centen.
NAL has done good deal to strengthen him. As
financial agent he has had necessarily to rake up
good many old friends In the course or his canvass
for funds and has made numerous new ones. 1t
will, therefore, probably not be a surprise to many
that he Is talked OF here as the next democratic
candidate for Governor OF Pennsylvania against
the soldier who at present holds the Of
flee, and who, 1t is generally conceded, is
to be renominated. 1t seems that the "slate" has
been made up; that Bigler is to be put forward for
Governor and Glib. rep" for State Treasurer
And what is still more significant, understand
that Mr.. Curtin gives this 'slaten his unqualified
approval, and Will support 1t when the time for
the contest arrives.
'He Is q splendid man." SAID an old admlnistra-
ton man TO me last night on the piazza OF Con-
gress Hall, ''but there will be strong reaction in
our favor within the next three months. You
will see the effect OF the bloody shirt In the south
the rag money baby in the west and the tarin
question in the East Why, the democrats do not
organize they meet together and quarrel and
PICK holes in each others coats as they are doing
Pennsylvania democrats haven't the money It's
money, sir, that tells, and the republicans will
have it to spend. Curtin failed with the liberals
and he Will fail with the democrats See now be
turus and gives his support to the democrats; but
should not be surprised to ma him run blown in
the republican ranks within a year"
There are many here who think however, that
Curtin Is quietly laying the wires for a successful
democratic campaign, and that Hartranit, by his
tnird tenn Inspirations, has left him this oppor-
tunity by creating trouble and division in the
rank ana file at Philadelphia and Harrisburg Any
way this meeting here OF the Pennsyvanians and
the "slate" IS creating considerable comment.
GOVERNOR TILDEN CAME HERE
on Saturday night and stayed over Sunday He was
In very communicative mood on the general
political situation, although he does not agree
that party epithets should be banded curing the
dog days. IL was rumorcd that he came here to
meet Governor Hendricks OF Indiana and Thur