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

Enthusiastically. Ii Governor Tidcn nominated IL ST.
Louis Senator Conkng just the man 10 beat him IN
this State. The theory OF his enemies seems 10 be
that party uniahuness should be rewarded IN prefer
ence TO stern adherence TO political principles; am
positive that Mr. Conklng will be nominated by ac-
camaton at Cincinnati Feeling as ! do II would DO
useless TO specu ate on second choice ana cannot
give any opinion IN this connection
TwESry-FouRru DISTRICT.
JOHN Z. CHuEcHILL-l shall vote for Dir. Conkng In
bound to any particular man, but think that Mr.
Conking ought 70 be properly and strongly supported
IRON the very beginning by the delegation from ms
own state There was a difference Of opinion Know
among some OF the republicans in tins district and At
ono time feeling not very friendly TO Mr.. Conkiing
but the party 10 all nenIs and purposes united now
In the district and the old feeling has away. As
delegate shall vote for Mr.. Conkng long there
is prospect OF his nomination. As to my second
choice have not died the matter, and do not
think could safely who would vote for after Mr.
Conkl'ng until 20 to Cincinnati At all events think
there arc one or two IN New York who then should
not be forgotten or overlooked
X. X. WENDELL Will vote for Mr. conkling and sup
port him Ia good faith As to nd choice that, with
him. Is matter yet to be thought about
TwESry-FIPrH DISTRICT
GEoRcE v. CRouSsE-l am an out and out Conkling
man, nrst, last and all the time. have no second
choice, for the reason that feel that Mr. Conkng Is
10 be tho nominee OF the party at Cincinnati have
not gwen thought to any other man. and do Lot
think shall have any occasion To- What should do
II such contingency should arise that MI Conkhng
cannot secure majority on some one OF the ballots
do not know; for whom should then vote cannot
say for the reason. as said before that my convic
ton that Mr. Conkling to secure the nomination Is
has never entered my mind ! shall vote Tor him and
work Tor HIM al Cincinnati untringy, TOR he ~
the best man that could be nominated; he is, IN my
opinion, head and shoulders above every other can
ddatc IN respect 10 every qualification that is needed
to make good President
FRANK HiscocK-l shall 90 the Convention 10 sup
port Mr. Conking IN good faith. That is my intention
now and shall adhere to Il firmly at Cincinnati
shall support him because believe MIN to be the only
republican candidate who, il nominated will be
10 carry the State OF Now York for the republican
party and am firmly convinced that majority OF the
NAT yt lA n a
Convention. The belief that he and he alone OF all the
candidates win DO able TO New Yorks thirty live
the electoral college will OF itself give him the
nomination. even though there not there are,
many good reasons why he should be the choice OF the
Convention
rwExry-slxrn DISTRICT
W. b. WoonS--l have no candidate and | am bound
10 none am perfectly free and independent 10 act as
please and propose 10 do SO. What intend 10 90
Just thistle go to the Convention to vote tor the
best man, for that candidate who, my Judgment is
the sures TO the light. and. in my opinion.
the fight New York State must not under any consider
be lost. That Is my position ana TO Mr..
Conkling will say this shall vote for Mr. Conkling
to start WITH and shall continue TO vote for him Just
long the indications show that his nomination Is
possibility In case that possibility wiped away
then shall cast my vote tor the man, whoever he may
be, who to my MUD Is the strongest and safest
man for the party to take up-the candidate
may be TO make model President give the best
assurances OF success Just my mind is not dxed
any one in particular 1t Will be ample time for
TO consider who he is when get to the Convention,
and and hear for myself what other delegates have
say about the candidates. One thing am satisfied
of-Lhat Mr. CohklIng will be honestly supported by
the delegates from this AMER the first ballot
may be that some may to other candidates. or
that can say nothing positive. speak Of IT simply
OF those things that might occur the decga-
ton IS not.bound by any rule 10 vote as whole. In
my opinion the majority will be for him long there
is q prospect OF his nomination.
Mr.. JOHN II. CAMP voted in tho Syracuse Conven-
ton with those delegates who sided with Mr. Curtis
that Is, voted for his amendment to- the resolution
which was 1naiy passed unamended. | voted as did
simply because was opposed to sending pledged
delegation TO Cincinnati But that proof that
am what is called an anti ConkIng man. The scnti-
ment OF very large majority OF the republicans this
portion OF the district Is in favor Of Mr.. Conkng
know their desire that he should receive tue non
inaton that they would be delighted il he did receive
It. shall vote tor him the first ballot Clncin-
NATL and shall continue 10 vote Tor him just SO long
there is the aintest possibility OF his securing the
nomination II Is by no means my purpose to vote
for him on the nrst ballot simply tor
and then abandon him. Up ito the time when it be-
comes apparent that he cannot be nominated ] shall
support him. When such time does come, II 1t does
come, shall do whatever to best after
ierr,ng with other delegates in order vote Tor the
best or the party. have not now the remotest
idea Tor whom shall then VOTE My vote will depend
upon the situation MS shall then find It, II nominated
Mr. Conkling would be certain to carry this State,
which must be carried at all hazards do not think
we republicans will have the good fortune TO have
Tden as the opposing candidate. With Conkiing
our candidate Tden would have no show whatever.
Seymour would certainly be afraid OF a democratic
candidate, matter whom might have in the race.
TwExry-sEyENTH DISTRICT.
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the Convention. | 20 there to vote for him with a
view OF helping to secure his nomination. and for
the mere form Of the thing. However, do not believe
that he Is the only republican candidate who could
carry this State for the party Mr. Sheppard refused
to state who mis- second choice was aud after much
beating about tho bush cndeavors to fence OF your
correspondents questions, he said "I shall vote Tor
Mr. Conkling so long there the chance of
hts nomination Alter that do not know what shall
do. AT all events will do whatever think Is best
for the party" He then added, general reply to
your correspondents further questioning, '.You see
rpvn rAp NJ
Shcphard's whole demeanor and the way he gave his
rcptes showed this To be u fact mistake. He
remarked in closing that the republicans in the dis
trict, he believed were largely favor OF Conkling,
and by supporting HIM in the Convention, hc would be
only doing what would be expected OF him by those who
had elected him.
A. BURT will also 60 10 the Convention to support
Mr. Conkiing. decming II his duty to faithfully repre-
The sentiments of the people who elected HIM as
delegate. Your correspondent was unable 10 lind him
At his homo in Mount Norris but his colleague, Mr.
Sheppard, said that he had received letter from him
the very day OF your correspondence call upon him
tShephardl, in which Mr.. Burt stated that he would
supper, Mr.. Conkng so long there was chance OF
his nomination 'He thinks as 40 about the matter'
said Nj. Sheppard.
TWENTY KIGurn DISTRICT
GILES W. HoTCHalss-l am tor Senator Conkling
first last and all the time do not think Of any other
candidate. II 10 my opinion that be will be ated
by large majority at Cincinnati. No other
be named by the republican party who rally around
him such enthusiastic band OF supporters Roscoe
Conkling He Is peculiarly fitted ior the position OF
President in vo~ Of the present chaotic state oil
national AFFAIRS
TwENrY-xISTH DISTRICT.
HARLOW HAKEs--Scnator Conkling Is my FIRST
cho,ce have known him for years, and admire his
great abilities think he would I'LL tho Presidential
chair with credit to the nation. have considered
sufficiently the claims OF any man as 10 my second
choice In order 10 give relative preference
IN that direction. think good deal, however about
Mr. Blaine He Is a strong man.
rHIRrfEfH DISTRICT.
CHARLES f. FITcH-Whcn 90 To Cincinnati shall
go there 10 vote and do what for the nomination
OF Mr.. Conking and It Is my opinion that the start,
the entire delegation VIII he cast for him think, too,
that the second and other ballots that may be taken
large majority OF the delegation Will continue sup
port Mr.. Conkling When the time comes, II II does
~ all, when there shall be longer any chance
for his nomination. am not prepared say Tor
what candidate vote would be cast | believe that
majority OF the delegates are OF the same mind that
about what they Will then do. shall then
my judgment dictates Independent OF anybody elses
course In word, shall not be transferred 10 the
support OF any particular candidate by any one but,
following my own sense of right and my
what best TO b. done under the circumstances
| shall vote accordingly.
HESHy A. GLiDpKS stated tLat he intends vote for
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