The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-06
DELEGATES AT LARGE.

DELEGATES AT LARGE.
JAMES NJ Matthew's of BuiIalc-Mr Conkling Will
get every OF the New York delegation TO begin
with, with two possible exceptions, ana in all proba-
bil,y the delegation has got together
ferrcd with another the vote will be solid, with only
exception, Mr. Curtis And yet If Mr. Curtis does
vote against Mr. Conkling he will be doing just that
which in the Convention he asserted he could not do
under certain contingencies He there asserted that
The resolution which passed. and his amend
ment to which defeated by large majority,
should be passed, every delegate would be In honor
bound to support Mr.. Conkng in the Convention.
That resolution passed. and Mr.. Curtis amend
nent to 1t did pass; il Mr. Curtis
goes to the Convention Sin honor bound'
be will vote for Mr.. Conkllns In my opinion, Mr.
Conkling viii be nominated. His strength IS growing
svsry day. and that without his lifting his hand help
himself Undoubtedly he would like to be nominated;
but do not believe II he that to the
nomination he would only have go round begging
votes, that he would do IT, To those who know hun he
Is anything but the unapproachablc man that some
people have an idea he is. He mas hold on the PEG
pie in this State, despite here and there the opposition
Of few men OF his own party. that really wonder
hui; and even their opposition has worn away since
they have come to know the man better. There
man that can think of who would prove stronger
i
that Blaine cannot carry this State and yet
Is conceded that it necessary to carry this STATE
Tor the party to carry the elccton-not, indeed,
that the party would not work faithfully for Blaine
" he were nominated, but tho workers, who roll up
their sleeves and work day and night during cams
paign, and who are after all, such powerful mean
10 get out the full vote of the party. could not go into
HE campaign for him with that enthusiasm they would
or Mr.. conkhns AS to holding Mr.. conkllng respon-
rbe for the olundcrs of the ADMINISTRATION that
bsurdiiy BY parity of reasoning everything good
hat has been done by the administration should be
to his credit. II he has the great influence
Say he has with tho President he must, 10 follow the
line OF argument of his opponents have influenced the
nomination Of Richard A. Dana, and not his rejection,
1t is well known he voted for Mr. Danas conhrna-
lion. shall, as delegate, do all | can TO secure
the nomination of Mr.. Conklng, and | believe whom
he time comes Tor action at Cincinnati there will
be stronger feeling him than there is even now.
II is growing every day stronger and stronger.
THEODORE NJ PoMERoY, of Auburn--I intend 10 vote
Mr. Conking at Cincinnati SO long there shadow
ofa chance OF his nomination. regard him a
N every way qualified for the Presidency His nomna-
hon, in my opinion, would be a certain guarantee that
lie State OF New York would be carried by the repub-
hcaps II is conceded that this State is be the
great battle ground Upon this State the hire OF the
batteries OF both parties is be coaccntratcd and
whichever party captures II WINS the Presidency IL
necessary, then, that the republican party should
pu: in nomination some whose strength with the
party such TO guarantee victory. and Conklng,
think, is that l do say that
there is no other man in New York among the
republicans who could carry the State; but Mr.
Conkling Is in the field, and rs one Of the
delegates Cincinnati shall give him my hearty sup.
port IL we tail to secure his nomination II will To the
duty OF the delegation still 10 maintain the claims OF
New York and 70 do all that possible to have them
recognized. ! havo second choice aud until Mr.
Conkiings fate Is decided At Cincinnati doubt any
very great number OF the delegation viii give the qucs
ton OF second choice thought There has been
talk that Conklng's identification with Grants ad-
mnstration Will weaken him. To my mind that an
error Why hold Conkling responsible for the blum
ders and msiortunes Of the administration any
than any other SENATOR For my part think Grant
personally pure man, and he has stood more Armly
ey the republican party In a party sense than Was
first expected OF him He has faithfully
carried every policy that known TO
meet with the party sanction that was demanded by
the party Conkng's great fault with some that lie
too stcadiast party man-too devoied Grant
tor the party's sake. Yet. that iauty Person.
Ally some take unbraeo at what they call his haughti
ness but TO those who know HIM there IS not a more
,pproschable in existence; always dignihcd, yet
wer courteous and urbanc 10 everybody. no matter
what his condition. HIS integrity is unimpeachabic
bis private character has never been suied ny even
the breath OF suspicion. AS republican he has
been republican, brooking interference with well
icitled lines OF party policy jealous the pariys
welfare ana interests ana never compromising with
the foe II that kind OF republican is good can
al1at' LOT the republican party KNOW not what
ALoNzo u. Cop>ELI, Of New York. have
pnd choice Mr. Conkling is my trst choice. and
tend 10 win with him. About the second the
ticket have little concern Tho constitution says the
President and Wee President different
States, and suppose he VIII be Western man.
ANDREW u. WHITE OF lthaca-scuator Conkling
stands well on two OF our most prominent national
ssaes-treament OF the South an1 Anapcial qucs-
fon. should like to have him take up the Ihird
OF civil service reform, which would complete a
ery brlliian, pubic record As candidate Tor Presi.
tent he my rst choice Cincinnati lie possesses The
vigorous elements OF intellect character which dt
nm admirably Tor the position Of President OF the
Jnitcn states IL is doubtful whether can attend tho
National Convention, but my alternate, Rev Highland
'arnct will carry cut tae policy that desire. Nr.
,onknes stead asst und uniaicrne adherence party
principles and ccrain line o policy have uudOubt-
.diy created enemies for him IN this But such
ircsult could not be well avoided IL would have been
aurh better Tor Mr. Conklng u he bad had any
hing 70 do with the dispensing OF patronage as tie
disappointed are sure to entertain feelings cnmty.
regret very much the differences between Mr. Gurus
md the senator know The former TO be sincerc in
MS opposition, and Mr. Conklng Just the man he
sold like support u he thou ht his candidacy best
the country and the republican party. | wcuia be
acntd to favor General Hayes senator Conk-
ing Mr. Morton : war record Is magnificent, but his
position ON the Guanccs would weaken him very
mucnv
DISTRICT DELEGATES.
fiRsT DISTRICT.
I. BRADFORD PRIScg-li The general Of tho
delegation at Cincinnati Is for Mr. conkling shall IL
vote Tor hm but certainly would not vote for