New-York tribune., 1876-09-06
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| HARTFORD, Conn.,, Sept. 5.-The Democratic
State Convention to nominate candidates for State Off
aud Presidential electors assemblies in this city to-
There present many representative men Of
tie party from different sections OF the State Until
within "a hours has been the purpose Of some OF the
party leaders force the rendminaton Of Gov. Inger
sol and his associates the state ticket Gov Ingesoll
time since announced his determination to retire
the end OF his present term. But i was hoped he
would yield his personal preferences for the sake OF the
party and The Hartford Times the leading organ Of the
Democracy the State has indicated that the conyen
ton would rcnominate the old ticket by acelAmaton
AT the last moment however, IL is found that Gov In
gerso is thoroughly sincere his declaration was
Horatio Seymour. The party managers have pleaded
with him in vain, but they find him obdurate and
they dare not the risk Of repeating the
Hasco INDUCED in by the Saratoga Convention, they
have at length abandoned the attempt to force
a denomination upon him. The Hartford nma
announces Gov. Ingersolrs withdrawal this even
ing in doubleleaded editorial, but mentions names
for the succession. The withdrawal of Gov IDgersol
renders necessary the nomination OF new ticket
throughout Tho enforced retirement OF the other State
officers occasions regret in the party ranks and In
decd for years past effort has been made TO
throw overheard and they have been continued on
the ticket simply be- they tue tail OF the In
gers0ll kite.
hundred hungry politicians stand ready TO step into
their Shoes and at this stage Of the proceedings IL is i'm
possible tell what will be done when the convention is
ready to complete the ticket for Governor Every other
delegate is candidate for some place. At meeting OF
the State Central Committee the following names were
canvasscd connection with the first place the tcke
Col Francis b. LOomis Of NewLondon, Charles NJ Pond
Of Hartford Nathaniel Wheeler Of Bridgeport Orgen 9.
Seymour and Edward w. Seymour OF Ltchheld, and
James f. English Of New-Iavcn. Ex-GOy. English can
bc counted out Of the field He pcrempto,ily refused to
allow the of s name having had sufficient political
experience last May when he candidate for United
States and sold out by the party managers
Col. LOOMS has been a candidate for Gubernatorh
honors since he joined the Democratic party He
represents the Liberal element OF the party He was
rendered the nomination for LeutenantGoyernor wheD
Gov Ingersol was rst nominated but preferred 10 wait
and take his chances for the rst place when change
was made Il IL understood that he Is very wealthy
man. and this having gained ground many OF the
delegates pronounce him the right man for the place,
without inquiry anything else but the amount OF
his money Col LOomis about 55 years Of age During
and previous TO the ho extensive wooen man.
ufacturer He retired from business years since,
and now spends leisure time in managing National
bank at NewL0nion in which he holds nearly all the
stock He IL a shrewd business man. he wants to be
Governor of Connecticut, and is willing TO pay literally
for the situation.
Charles NJ Pond IL strongly urged by leading Hartford
politicians, who claim that he would be an available
candidate as against Mr.. bnsOD, the Republican
nominee, on the score OF locality. MT. Pond also mas
somewhat OF 4 following in New-Haven County on ac-
count of his having voted for Gov English for Senator
last Spring He served several terms in each branch
of the State Legislature and reered himself somewhat
conspicuous In the Senate years ago by his war on
the life companies He inherited large for
tame from his father, the late LeutGov Pond, and his
friends claim that he will contribute at least as
| literally as Col. Looms to the election fund
There is suspicion abroad however, that his candidacy
is merely "blindr and that the Hartford managers
will at the last bring K D. Hubbard OF this city as
the dark horse the occasion Next 70 Gov 1ngerso,
Mr. Hubbard is the strongest candidate that the Demo-
ocrats could name. He is man Of marked ability,
stands in the trout rank Of the legal profession and is an
orator of remarkable brlIancy and power. He Is per-
haps the only in the Democratic ranks who is the
equal of the Republican candidate in ability and profes-
sonal standing lie not, however, the stamp OF man
that the average delegate to Democratic convention
falls in love with He would not lift his finger or shake
hands with delegate he perfectly as ured that by
so doing he could the nomination.
Nathaniel Wheeler Of Bridgeport is Of the firm Of
Wheeler & Wilson, sawng-machine manufacturers, and
has served with credit in the Legislature He will be
urged only hy who wish 10 get him out Of the way
"a candidate Congress in the tVth District Origin
s Seymour Ltchfeld retired from the bench OF the
Supreme Court the State two three years since,
iudges-sevcnty years His ability is uuqies;ioned.
Judge Seymour the Democratic candidate for Cover
nor in 1865, hut the Of the fan OF Richmond
came on the day OF election he buried under un-
precedcnted majority 1t impossible a thus writing TO
indicate the probabilities for tomorrow. Col Loomis's
chances rest largely in the hands OF Mr. Waller OF New
London late Speaker of the House. II Mr. Waller goes
into the convention tomorrow with determination, the
Colonel Is likely 10 realize his aspirations. II Mr. Looms
fails IL looks much though the nomination would 90
to Mr.. Hubbard or Mr.. Seymour.
Strange az 1t may argument that Is bcng used
in favor of he latter by delegates who have souls
above dollars and cents ia, that lie poor They
urge that the moncybas business has been oYerdone,
and that the nomination Of man OF brains would take
well for change This hercca notion is strongly COM
Datted by the blowers aud strikers who make something
every year by bleeding the candidate. The name Of
David A. Wells is occasionally whispered and 1t Is
rumored that ho ia Gov Tden's choice. 1t is reported
that Mr. Wells would accept provided Charles Francis
Adams is the nominee ia Massachusetts, and the con-
ycntion should give him unanimous vote.
As to the candidates below Governor there Is un-
certainty At present that gives rise 10 hope in many
Democratic breast: Charles Durand OF Derby Speaker
of the House in lS75 and LIBERAL is here aud caudi
date for Lieutenant. His is the only
mentioned, with tie exception OF Col LoOmis, whose
claims for the second place being urged By tue Hart
ird ring for the purpose Of killing him of fer the hrst
Tho proposes ride at the head OF the procession
or drop out John Cotton smith, Familiarity known as
the Rose OF sharon" announces himself candidate
for Secretary OF State He Is entitled TO he considered
one OF the warhorscs Of the Democracy having been
delegate to the Democratic National C0Dycnon that
nominated Van Buren,
THE INSURANCE ON THE SONORA.
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