The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-11
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY JUNE H. -QUADRUPLE SHEET

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acceptable TO the administration But they seem
to accept tho unwelcomo truth OF the matter and
ready lay aside their prejudces and submit TO tho
inevitable Tho fact is that among republicans here
the belief is becoming general that
BLANK WILL BE BEATEN
They see in the recent changes agreement OF the
three great States OF New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio
to nghi the nomination of Mr. Blaine, and begin
ming realize the suicidal policy OF opposing the orce
OF these States backed by the administration Some
Of aines friends also of opinion that nominate
him the head Of the President would be hazardous
oithe final result they fear indifference OF the
President would SO encourage the democratic leaders
Of the South that every stronghold OF republfcansm
would be storned and carried by tie Of whatever
means might be necessary 10 that end.
DELEGATES AT LARGE.
Ex-senator john y. LEWIS who resides at Harris
sonburg, in the Shenandoah Valley, heads the list OF
the delegation ut large TO the Cincinnati Convention
Unfortunately he has been absent from the State Tor
the past days. but am informed by his sonin-iaw
exCongressman John Amber smith, that Mr.. Lewis
first choice Tor the Presidency Is oliver Norton his
second, Roscoe Conking and that BIC will go into no
convention 10 support Blaine. This regard as per-
iccty authentic, having heard the Senator express
similar preferences At the Lynchburg Convention. As
vet he has third choice.
Among the delegates at large is WILLIAM NJ srEvEss,
colorcd who has represented Senatorial district In
tho General Assembly OF the State for several terms
aud was in recognition Of his marked ability. his
eminent services AS republican and SENATOR
together with The essential qualities that distinguished
him rs coiored man for the position
that. caused Mr.. Stevens to DO elected AS
hest representative OF his race within the broad
confines OF the Old Dominion and one in whose hands
their interests and welfare, both civil and politically
will DO SAFE Mr. Stevens resides At Stony Creek. in
Sussex county and in response TO letter addressed 70
him by the HERALD correspondent regarding his choice
Tor candidate tor the Presidency he replied in the fol-
lowing manly and concise letter.
srosr Cnksk IS Sussex sex County, May 20 1870
my rst second and third choice for the
ssSaA for s I
from home In reply beg leave TO state that individual
The sentiment Of the Lynchburg would
% s % a .ns sr be
viii be determined g greater or less extent by full and
ss s% % with sT
A HERALD representative paid visit to Salem, Eau.
agsr "r ns o. Sc sa ne
the State ut large to the Cincinnati Convention. Un
fortunately, that gentleman was absent at Chicago aud
not expected TO return for several days From
personal and intimate political friend Of his however,
the Information was obtained that Dir. Blaine was
Colonel CartcrS first choice and Brstow, probably, his
second no had been heard to say SO. AS TO his
third choice, tho HEEALDs informant could DOT say.
Mr.. W. II. STovELL, the remaining delegate at large,
says the delegation stands eighteen for Blaine, Tor
Morton and two for Conkng but that under the rcso
luton Of tho appointing conventions the twenty-five
will vote as u unit for Blaine Mr.. Stowe will vote rs
follows Blaine is his first choice and Hayes his
ond choice he has not yet made up his mind to his
third choice, AZ he says himself, 'The Great I'm
known"
DISTRICT DELEGATES.
FIRST DISTRICT.
The readers Of the HERALD will rccollect that ex-
Congressman j. b. SESER, the antcivil rights repre-
sentative from the First district III this State figured
at the Lynchburg Republican Convention as its perma
ncnt chairman. He was rotten borough delegate,
but he served the purposes Of James H. Patt, Jr,
who packed that Convention for Blaine he forced
into the char regardless Of tho vehement and indig
nant protests OF the minority in behalf Of decent
colored delegate named De Mortie. Sencr was chosen
a delegate TO tho Cincinnati Convention from tho
First district, Peter J. Carter tcooredl who
temporary chairman oil the Lynchburg
Convention, being his colleague There Is no special
significance in tie views or opinions OF Mr. Sencr but
representing MS lie WILL large and influential colored
constituency, though by bogus means, HERALD rep
rcsentst,vc accosted him Familiarity, and asked
.Who is your first choice Tor the Presdcncy?n
s'Blaine; oh, Blaine, OF coursen
'Dont you think he will be injured by tho Little
Rock bond invest gation ~
swell, don't know. 60 for an honest man. IL no
IS smrched no must step down and out"
swho, IN that case, would DO your second choicc?"
'sWhecler, Of New York. There is underground
influence growing steadily in his favor and he pop
ular in New York You know HIM, OF course AS tho
Wheeler Of tho Louisiana c9mpromise am for any
ling 10 fact, Pm opposed TO both Morton aud
Conklns they have been too prominently before tho
country, and I'm inclined 10 think that Wheeler will
loom up Baine's Grca: Unknown"
III Wheeler or Blame IL not nominated who, then,
could DO your. third choiceyo
s.In that event don't know Perhaps some other
Great UNKNOWN may turn up, and tho OK Con
gresham and exrottcn borough delegate, awkwardiy
bowling his adieu, dartcd OIL in a hurry
PETER j. CARTER, the other delegate from the First
district, who resides IN Northampton county, Is Of
The leading c0ored men of the state He has been Tor
several successive terms In tho Legislature, and
the temporary chairman Of tho late Convention 1t
Lynchburg, where 20 was courted by the Blaine
their adhercnts; but just after his election
delegate be made strange speech for Blanc man,
and has ever since been looked upon as rather un-
settled. Ho is now OF opinion that Blaine cannot be
nominated and Will vote Cincinnati for either Nor
ton Conklng most likely tho former FIRST, aud the
latter In the evcnt he fails. Indeed, Mr.. Blaine was
never his choice.
One OF the most active m2npulators and wirepullers
at tho Lynchburg Republican ConventionSwAs J. II.
DiEzESpuRF. Inspector OF Merchandise the Norfolk
Custom House, and an appo:niec Of James II. Patt He
the floor OF the Convention during tile hot
ing debates that took place the contests for the
Craftsmanship made IN chalf or Mr. Do Morte (colorcd)
by the minority who were 50 shameessy overslaughed
Dezendori IS Tor Blame now he then; he for
Blame second, ana Tor Blame all the time.
The other delegate from the Second Congressional
district JOHN NJ. DAWSON, colored. 1t was hard
matter nrst find where he lived and then lind his
residence which Is not paatia one. He was dscov-
cred ut last however, the capital OF Old
Dominion, williamsburg and "unbekn0wnr' TO him.
self nc was interviewed He was very non-commlttal
to the cnissary OF tho HERALD, cautious and
IDENTIFY afraid TO take any stan1 He Is probable asp
Tor the republican nomination for Congress from
that district and hence his OF njuring his chances
should he declare for any, one. His first choice Is
Blaine; second choice, probably, Brstow. He has no
expressed choice Tor any one In tho event OF those
named being OF the way-in other words, third
cnoce.
DISTRICT.
Mr.. OTIs +. RUSSELL, who succeeded Rush Burgess
as Collector VI Interna Revenue here, delegate
IRON the Third district. His case is peculiar
From the beginning the Presidential canvass no has
been a Blaine He has been fought upon that
issue by republicans here who favor other Presidential
aspiranis, and at the imminent risk OF losing his
lucrative Office he has stood firmly by man of his
choice. When asked his first choice he unequvocaly
said j. c. Elaine; his second J. q. Blainc his third
J. G.. Blaine He confident Of the OF the
x-speakcr, and mas never tor instant deemed II
all necessary consult his opinions to tho chances
OF any other candidate.
Jomx W. PolxpsxrER lcolorcdl tho other delegate
from the Third district was found ut Louisa Court
House lie Is tall well butt, powerful intelligent
black negro and has served in the State Legislature
Like the generality Of his race, however he Is not we'll
posted national politics, and having been enlisted In
the Blaine cause, lie Is Blame all over and "ai dc
time"
FOURTH DISTRICT.
The republican delegates from The Fourth district aro
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