New-York tribune., 1875-09-16


than week ago. was retained by Judge Pratt 10
assist him In the suits against the Canal thieves.
The movement which was made to-day, to make
Judge Colnstock temporary Chairman, has been q
part of the in favor of Judge Pratt doubtless
with the idea of adding to the prominence OF the
spokesman Of the Attorney General. Late tonight,
it seems very doubtful if Judge Pratts name is pre-
sented at all in the Convention, or If presented.
whether it will not be merely for the purpose OF
making formal withdrawal.
For Controller. there is absolutely no name men,
toned except that of Lucius Robinson.
For Treasurer the contest is still between Messrs
Apgar and Ross the friends Of the latter being the
most confident. Mr.. Fairchild's nomination for At
torney General necessarily rules Robert liz Water
of Albany candidate for Treasurer, out o1 the
field. Mr.. Apgar has some very determined oppo-
nents, and they are using every means IN their
power to defeat him. Mr.. Ross friends urge that
if they can secure his nomination the defeat OF Sem
ator Woodin and the return of Democratic Senator
is assured. st rrT
The name of Wheeler II. Bristol as State Treasurer
is also urged by some. -.. ., .rr ..r =.
Mr.. Apgar's opponents have circulated story to
the effect that in case his is mentioned in the
Convention letter will be read charging him with
cheating poor man out of considerable sum OF
Apgar states that in no case will he now withdraw
but will remain IN the field to force the reading OF
the letter. He denounces the charge as false and
malicious.
INTERESTING CONTEST AS TO STATE ENGINEER
For State Engineer and Surveyor the names Of
Deputy State Engineer Greene and Prof. John l..
Morris of Cornell University are most discussed
The friends Of Mr. Greene urge in his favor that his
thorough familiarity with the State Engineers
office and the canals generally will enable hum 10
begin the much needed reorganization Immediately
on entering office, while a new incumbent VIII De
compelled to spend the larger part Of his term in
learning his duties Mr.. Greene has been OF great
assistance to Gov. Tiden in his canal crusade. and
has furnished many of the facts and figures made
use of by the Executive. STILL the fact that there IL
not unnatural prejudice against all persons con-
nected with the canals at the present, though 1t Is
doubtless unjust in many cases. may prevent
the nomination. unless Gov Tiden should
press it, Prof. Morris has had considerable
practical experience on the Central Railroad, and is
vouched for as man of sterling integrity. He re-
Gently numbered among his pupils Mr. Cornell, the
candidate for the same position on tho Republican
ticket. The nomination by The Utica Observer of to-
night, in a doubleeaded article, of John
ID. Van Burcn, jr., of the Canal Commls-
SION for this position, has excited good
deal of remark, as The Obserrer is commonly sup
posed to reject partially at least the sentiments OF
Senator Herman and ex-Goy. Seymour If not OF
Gov. Iiden himself. But there is good reason for
believing that the article has no significance except
as an expression of editorial opinion. The suggest
ton does rot meet with any favor nasmuch as this
would leave only one member of the Canal Commits
sion unhonored by the Convention, Mr.. Bgelow
being already selected to head the ticket, and Mr.
Magone to take the chair.
For Canal Commissioner the discussion turns
chiefly on d. O. Salmon of Syracuse and Christopher
A. Walrath of Madison. Matthias Britton who was
the Canal Ring candidate, was beaten in the
caucuses There is some talk tonight of Julius
Earle a wealthy merchant of Skaneateles, but his
friends are not apparently hopeful. Mr. Salmon has
two obstacles in his way either one of which would
seem almost enough to prevent his nomination
by a Democratic Convention. One is, he was a
Know Nothing great many years ago, and
the other that he makes cigars by machinery.
The latter fact earns for him the hostility of the
cigar makers, Of the most powerful unions Ill
the State Stil, if Gov. Tilden presses him. his
record as a Know-Nothing and his criminaty III
respect to cigars will probably not prevail against
him.
Gen. Priest who is talked of for State Prison In
spector does intend, it is SAID, to resign his posi-
ton as Superintendent on the Central Railroad in
case of his election. This is an interesting fact
considering the present condition of the State
prisons.
Mr. Magone will probably be made permanent
chairman. f. o. Perrin Clerk of the Court of Ap-
peals, will be the Secretary of the Convention.
meeting of the Tammany delegation was held, which
adjourned without transactng any business, until
tomorrow morning.
THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS.
SYRACUSE N Y Sept. l5-Niidnight. THE names
mentioned for permanent President beside that Of
Mr.. Magone are Hezekiah VI. Sturges of Otsego,
Congressman George NJ Beebe, Geo. W. Schuyler
of Tompkins and John C.. Jacobs of Kings.
The very latest adyices to indicate
that John ID. Van Buren,, jr., will receive the
nomination for State Engineer and Surveyor. AT
the meeting of the Tammany Hall delegation, Au-
g1lsus Schell was elected temporary Chairman, and
George A. Morton and Major Quincy Secretaries.
Afterward John Kelly was made permanent Chair
man. 1t is now said that there will be
plank in the platform approving the constitutional
amendments, which the Republican Convention first
voted down and then voted up The platform Is the
work of Mr.. Manton Marble.
A STRONG PUSH BY Mr.. APGAR's FRIENDS.
LATER. Mr.. Apgar's friends are making a
rally tonight. and his chief Treasurer Raines, is
canyassng actively in his favor. Lieut.: Gov.
Dorshemer has distinctly stated that Gov, lIlden
desires Mr. Apgar's nomination, and Col. William L.
Pelton who acts the Governors representative, is
believed to be exertng his influence for him. Mr.
Apgars friends are JuDilant and predlct his honiha-
ton.
THE BROOKLYN LIBERAL REPUBLICANS.
THE SUPPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE PLEDGED
TO GOV. TILDENs NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WITH THE REPUBLICAN PARTY-PRIMARY ELEC-
TONS ORDERED.
The Kings County Liberal Republican Cen
era Committee met at sawyers Hall at Jay and Fulton
sts Brooklyn last evening and ordered that primary