New-York tribune., 1875-09-15
Gov. Tildens present campaign is one in behalf OF
honest men, and not mere partisan contest.

conceded to Mr. Farchild, though Judge fratt sthi
remains in the field. 1t is very evident from the
tone of remarks of the Judges friends in Albany
that his course is giving them pain. They foresee
his inevitable defeat, and feel that hc cannot COM
plain at the result Of his ndiscretions. One OF
the most marked Of them was made known only two
or three days ago-the retaining of ex-Judge Geo. f.
Comstock one of Tweeds counsel to aid him in the
prosecution of the Canal thieves This is very Sc
yerely commented on and the general feeling seems
to be summarized in the remark of a delegate, that
"a man with S15, 900 of the peoples money in his
pocket, which VIM. NJ Tweed gave him, is poor
man to prosecute Canal thieves"
There seems to be no prospect whatever OF the
nomination of Chas. OConor though his name has
been suggested Mr.. Fairchilds friends concede his
lack of general reputation, except that which he has
acquired through the Canal Ring suits, but believe
that he will make an able and fearless Attorney
General.
To the Office of Controller, the names Of Lucus
Robinson of Chemung and Judge Earle of Herkimer
are the only ones mentioned thus far. The nomina-
tion seems to he tending to Mr. Robinson, so far as
it is possible to judge at the present time.
BEFoRE-THE- HE-CoNvENTIoN CHAT ABOUT THE OTHER
NOMINATIONS.
For State Treasurer the rival candidates the
present Deputy, Mr. Apgar, and Chas. n. Ross OF
Auburn. Mr.. Apgar does not seem to be making
what can be called a canvass while Mr.. ROss's
friends are The latter already claim the victory.
1t has been thought that Gov. Tden would prefer
TO have Mr.. Apgars services in the Assembly, he
is a ready and effective speakers but his friends
more anxious to see him promoted in his present
department, and his nomination is by no means i'm
probable.
The nomination for State Engineer and Surveyor
had been universally conceded to Horatio Sey-
mOur, jr., and there is good to believe that
up to last night Gov. Tildcn not only desired but
expected this nomination. The Utica OJserrer Of this
evening" however, contains letter from Mr.. Scy-
mour addressed to Mr. Edward Kernan, brother
of Senator Herman and delegate from Mr.. Soymour's
district, which positively wthdraws his name. This
leaves the field for the present without candidate,
except perhaps Deputy State Engineer David NJ.
Greene, who is not thought, however, to have much
prospect tonight of obtaining it, The withdrawal
of Mr. SeymouT's name doubtless on the advice
of his uncle, ex-Gov Seymour, who is known to
have opposed from the first his acceptance of the
place.
For Canal Commissioner, the only persons named
are Christopher A. Walrath of Madison County and
d. O. Salmon and Matthias BrttOn, both of Syra-
cuse. There is nothing yet on which to base any
surmises as to the result, but D. o. Salmon
is sald by some to be the Governors can
ddate. Mr.. Walrath's nomination is proceeding
under slightly false preenses. The resolution
offered in the Madison County Convention merely
directed the delegates to present his name, and was
intended as complimentary resolution. As
printed in The albany argus to-day, it directs the
delegates to vote for him and exert themselves to
secure his nomination.
The name of Gen. Zenas c. Priest is the only one
connected with the Inspectorshp of State Prisons,
but minor offices scarcely mentioned at all yet.
ONE DAY FOR THE TAMMANY FIGHT.
The Tammany and anti-Tammany contest will
undoubtedly prOlOng the Convention until Friday,
the general expectation being that the settlement
of this dispute will occupy all of the first day. AS
very few of the New-York delegates either side
have arrived, ana the representation of the
country is yet very meager, it is impossl-
bic to forecast the action of the Convention.
Mr. Morlissey himself declares that there is no tell
ing yet what the decision will be. The Tam
many delegates, however, claim already the
solid votes of the Counties of Kings
and Oneida and cOncede to the Morrisscy
delegation Rensselaer, and Saratoga Counties. There
is undoubtedly good deal of sympathy hero with
Morrissey and his companions in misfortune; but
it does not seem so far, to diminish
the odds which have obtained all along in
favor of admission of the regular Tammany dele
CATION. Some of the best informed of the rural del
egates say that they do not see that the antiTam-
many movement stands as we'll in point of charac
ter and influence it did year ago, and that they
see no reason for reversing the decision made then
Morrissey and his colleagues, however, evidently
intend to make a brisk fight inside of the Con-
vention and outside and it is a matter of mere
lecture what impression they make on that body.
PROBABILITIES AS TO THE CHAIRMEN.
The Convention will probably take another slice
off of the Canal Commission in the person of d. Ma
gone jr for temporary chairman. This is not yet
fully determined upon, however. The other name
most mentioned is that OF Assemblyman q. w.
SCHUYLER. There have been fears which may prove
groundless, that the Canal Ring would break the
passive policy long enough to try to spring the name
of ex-Judge Geo. L. Comstock on the Committee for
this post of honor His ability would easily secure
for him the place. which his recent associations deny
him. For permanent Chairman the name of the
the Hon. John J. Taylor Of Tioga is mentioned.
Mr.. Taylor is an old-time Congressman and has
been talked of for Secretary of State. The State
Central Committee will meet tomorrow night at
o'clock at the Vanderbilt House. to arrange for the
organization of the Convention.
SCHEME OF THE ANTI-TAMMANY MEN.
LATER-One of the later developments tonight
is an overture from the anti-Tammany dele
gates headed by Gideon j. Tucker and Emanuel
T. Hart to the friends Of Judge Pratt, the Canal
Ring and other elements conspicuOusy IN the
minority. for an alliance offensive and defensive.
II excites little attention. as the prospects
Of the admission of the Anti-Tammany
delegates seem to diminish steadily rather than in
crease, and the other elements are too weak to
affect the action of tho Convention For instance,
while Judge Pratt has secured Onondaga County,
and perhaps some Of the western counties, no has
not got Cortland which is in his Senatorial dis
trict. and OswegO, which is an adjoining county.
REPUBLICAN ECHOES OF SARATOGA.