New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-26
APPROVING THE NOMINATION
SATISFACTION WITH THE SARATOGA
CHOICE.


OTHERS.
Many of the prominent Republicans who
went to Saratoga from tins city have not yet returned
either remaining there to take brief Summer rest
going TO other place OF recreation before coming
home. Moreover, many of prominence In the party
who not at the convention taking vacations For
these the views upon the nominations and the
issues Of the campaign of many persons whose position
political and other circles would give their opinions
weight could not be obtained
Gen. George H. Sharpe returned to this city yesterday
from Saratoga He expressed himself as entirely salts
fed with the result of the nominations He considered
them admirable in every respect ExGov. Morgan bad
served two terms at the most trying period OF tie
nations history, and his then o guarantee
OF what he could do when called upon to
the duties of office again The acceptance Of the
nomination Ivy cx-Gov Morgan evidence of what he
thought OF the probable results OF the Other
might accept the nomination and be defeated with
out especial comment being made EX-Gov. Morgan how
ever bad two terms and could add therefore little
TO his hOn0rs II he were elected for a third. But
If he defeated he would sacrifice OF his pres
tige. Politicians reasoned that therefore no
PEELED to take critical view of the field and That his
ceptancc Referring to the delegates OF
the convention Gen. Sharpe said that they were with
comparatively few exceptions Evarts and Morgan men,
Ills delegation was Largely FOR Evarts
Referring to Mr. Corncs he said that the prime
the convention it the decided opinion that Mr. Cor
nell could not carry the State and he informed
As Mr.. COruell, however, continued she canvass az
ter the expression of this opinion. the opposition
became strenuous in order to defeat his
nomination II was q mistake, however, 20 sup
pose that The rejection Of Mr. Cornell was blow
at Mr. Conkling. Gen. Sharpe said that he would not
enter into any movement against Senator Conklins As
il seemed to DO assumed that Gov. Morgan and senator
Conkng opposed TO each other in the efforts for the
leadership of the Republican party IN this
State. Gen. Sharpe stated that he know OF no
dissensions which divided the party into hostile
camps No positions of leadership had been awarded TO
any one as yet that he knew Of The best indication OF
the feeling which existed between ex-Gov Morgan and
Senator ConLng the fact that cXGov Morgan went
to Washington and for two days sat through senator
Conkling's speech in the Senate on the Louisiana
question, and at its close pronounced ~
a most magnificent effort. Not only that, he
aterward caused the speech to be printed as campaign
document and circulated at his own expense. AT the
Presidential Convention ex-Gov. Morgan voted and
worked for Senator Conkling.
The candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Gen. sharpe
said, was a gentleman who would carry Erie County
with great majority and would do well In other parts
Of the state.
VIEWS OF POSTMASTER JAMES.
Postmaster James said that previous to the convcn-
ton he was committed the support of Mr. Cornell and
thought his superb qualities campaign organizer
and his WORK for the party fairly entitled him to the
nomination When the members OF the convention be-
gan to assemble 1t evident that MI Cornell could
not be nominated. There Was an irresistible undcrtow
for Coy Morgan Not only the regular Republicans
but many Of the Independent ana Liberal Republicans
favored his candidacy. There never was a more
harmonious convention. Ever, body in good hunor
and the fen Of Cornell and Eyarts, the COnhing and
anConkiiDg alike were enthusiastic over eA6o''
Morgans nomination The Republican party was never
more closely united than 1t to-day. The scenes at
the convention reminded Of the days OF 1886 aud
1860 when the parry unbT0kon by factions and pre-
sented an undivided front Dir. ConGng, Mr. James
was assured was fully satisfied with tie result and
would make a vigorous canvass Tor the ticket. Mr.
Cornell too, would work indefatigaby Tor Republican
PROMINENT BANKERS OPINION.
A gentleman who stands at the head of one
OF the old financial Institutions OF Walst sad ycseT
day that II the Repub Trans had looked the whole state
over they could not have found two worthier men to
Mace az the head of the State toke: than Edwin d. Nor
gan and sherman g. Rogers. lie thought the people OF
the state owed exGoy. Morgan debt Of gratitude for
being a candidate at this critical time, "heh
his desire 10 aid the election OF Hayes
and Wheeler could have been the only incentive
Ex-Goy Morgan had filled the position twice TO the ~
most satisfaction Of the best people OF the state IRE
s,ectye of politics. Tho Office could bring him mo
additional honor and in face Of the general abuse OF
every candidate OF high standing it @as something OF
sacrifice for him to enlist In the canvass air E'artS
youd have made admirable Governor, and while nc
would have attracted many doubtful votes he would
have been weak In organization He could scarcely have
led the Canvass and could have delegated the leader
shin without some danger TO the reform principle tx
Gov Morgan more than Mr. Evarts any other proini
uept Republican, would unite the different elements
OF Republican strength His glorious record AZ war Gov
ernor would for him the support Of oil the 'etc
rams lie ought to reawakon Republican feeling
the Germans and Enthusiastically would get the support OF
very many men who have voted the Democratic ticket
for the mast two years. The canvass would develop
strength for ex-GOy. Morgan day after day until the
votes were cast In his life he embodied
becoming dignity, highmindedness, the most pIac-
teal kind OF culture. and great business ana
political sagaclty. lie was man OF lew
words words always contained the gist OF tbs
wisdom for the hour No could utter an honest
word against his character and lac had had the foresight
and good TO keep out OF the political complications
and friendships which had been the disgrace OF Grants
Administration 10 wOnld be sorry day for bread ana
butter politicians when exGov Morgan was elected Ho
would put reform Into practical operation because lac
WAS pledged to it and no less because dishonest III
competent man connected in any way with his admins
raton would be more than his peace OF mind could stand
The canvass in this State would be ably conducted on
the Democratic side for Mr. Tden had taken II into his
own hands. Mr. Tlden thought also, and PROBABLY con-
scientously, that he going to be elected In eN-
Gov. Morgan he would have opponent In tins State
who would match him for political leadership, and ex
Morgan had not entered this without being
equally confident OF his ability TO carry the day Tie
election OF exGOy Morgan would be sought by all men
who desired early resumption Of specie payments Ex
Gov. Morgan's opening speech at Cincinnati was
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