New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
COY. HENDRICKS IN THE CITY.
HIS PURPOSE IN COMING EAST.

HIS PURPOSE IN COMING EAST.
CALL ON GOV. TILDEN-THE SENTIMENT OF THE
WEST IN REGARD TO THE ELECToN-coNvER-
sATIoNs WITH LEADING DEMoCRATs-DENIALS
OF ANY PREVIOUS ARRANGEMENTS FOR PoLIT-
ICAL CONFERENCE.
Gov. Hendricks, the Democratic candidate
for the VicePresdency arrived In this city yesterday
and Is at the Fifth Avenue Hotel He had left Indian
apolis with his wife Wednesday evening. About IL
o'clock he called upon Gov Tildcn at the latters resi-
dence in Twenteth-st, and cordially received by
the Democratic leader. There WAS appearance OF
prearranged conference between the two Governors
the gentlemen who happened to in Mr. Tldens library
at the time were requested to remain. Governor Hen
drcks after the usual coureses had been exchanged,
said that public sentiment In the West
em States in regard to the election was so
strong that he impeled to East to
ascertain the condition Of public feeling here.
He expressed his admiration at the conduct of the South
Democrats. who without the least manifestation OF
turbulence had appealed everywhere to the courts and
glad. both in the West and his journey hither
ward to notice the disposition Of all parties to have mat
ters amcably and lawfully settled. lie felt that their
was just, and would ultimately triumph by the
will Of the American people.
Gov Tden fully concurrcd with ali OF Gov Hcndricks
remarks and there appeared to be perfect accord OF
ideas in regard to the questions OF the hour While there
turning boards in tho South disposition manifest
the part either Of Gov Tlden Gov Hendricks to
enter upon decided plan Of action. and after few fur
ther remarks various topics, Gov. Hendricks with
drew without making definite appointment, only ex-
pressing the hope that he would Mr. nlden again be-
fore leaving the city.
While Gov. Hendricks was at Mr.. Tilden's house,
Abram s. Hewitt, Chairman Of the National Democratic
Committee, called and invited both Governors to dine at
his house in tho evening. The invitation cordially
accepted by Mr.. Hendricks. Gov. Tlden was nonco M
initial
During tho afternoon the Indiana Governor visited
several personal friends in the city, returned to his hotel
about o'clock and shortly after repaired with Mrs
Hencrcks to the residence Of Mr.. Hewitt at No. Lex
ington-ave, and dned thero in company with exGoy-
Curtin Of Pennsylvania. Gov. Tden not present.
About 1880 p Gov. Tlden and Senator Randolph OF
New Jersey into the Everett House and entered
rooms Of the Democratic National Committee. Gov.
Hendricks. Gov. Curtin. aud Mr. Hewitt came in soon
aerward and the following dispatch just received from
Columbia, 5. C., was at once read to them
COLUMBIA, Z. c.. Nov. %. 1876.
The court has ordered the board to Jail II they do not
report by O'Clock tomorrow morning II Ohe court
is Thoroughly aroused aud Will yiuIrao itself and
probe matters 10 the bottom We ask bI tus. and you
will good results on electoral tcAe l. e board re-
fuses to purge itself ~ contempt then thc Investigation
and yerlcation VIII be made by referees.
The contents OF the dispatch seemed TO have an en-,
couraglng effect upon tine assembled Democratic leaders
who had entered the room apparently In dispirited
mood Gov Tden aferward left the hotel for his
home. Mr.. GrOosbcck Of Ohio soon Joined the party
and entered into conversation with Gov. Hendricks.
After having reminded that he had expressed desire
not 10 say much until he had Gov Tilden, Gov.
Hendricks was asked II he had anything TO communicate.
when he said: We have no idea of agreeing upon
plan OF action. My coming East caused solely by
desire 10 posted 10 the public feeling and to see
few members OF the National Committee. We talked no
politics at dinner this evening may back to Indiana
tomorrow"
At midnight Gov. Hendricks. Gov. Curton, Senator
Randolph Of NrwJcrsey, Senator Baruum Of Connecti-
cut Mr. Groesbeck Of Ohio and Mr. Hewitt still a
the Everett House conycrsng about tho political stua-
tion.
WHAT GOV. HENDRICKS HAD TO SAY CONCERNING
THE ELECTION.
In conversation with TRIBUNE reporter last evening
GOV Hcndrick. declared that he had come to the city
for no other purpose than to give himself ana MIS- Hen
arlcks little recreation and that there pre-
arranged plan for conference He declined to give any
part Of the conversation watch he had held during the
day with GOV Tnden He said the feeling In tho West was
more excited aud deiDonsratyc than In the East ana was
intense during the first few days after election He con-
sdered Gov searnss proposition To canvass the vote Oh
Florida himself, unc xamped and prcposterous twas
as II Gov Tden should assert his right to count the vote
OF the State OF New-York. Ho was confident
fair M Jorty. but he would not express
bis opinion az to what the Returning Board
would do Ic was satisfied that legal means were sum
cien to secure the just rights OF the party As to the
course which Gov Tldcn would pursue in case Hayes
were counted ln he would have nothing to say ana es
pecally avoided any remarks which could be construed
as Judgment ON the step which the Democrats generally
rross 10 believe the Republicans will take in Louisiana
and In the meeting Of Congress when the vote OF the
Electoral College Is counted.
Abram g. Hewitt In a short conversation Win the re-
porter said Gov Hcndricks presence In tho city had no
special political Importance. lie had not come Tor
conference but had had some conversation WIN
Gov. Tilden aud other Democrats. MI hewitt Saiu no
regarded peaceable settlement OF the controversy AS
certain He expected repetition of the South Carolina
contempt and disregard OF the courts In Florida ana ao
n louisiana But he relied the good sense ana aif
ness Of the respectable element OF the Republican party
for justice