The New York herald., 1876-09-29
THE EMPIRE STATE.

THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN DurcHEss,
ORANGE AND OTHER coUNTIEs-cHARGEs
AGAINST GOVERNOR MoRaAN-A aENxRAL
INCREASE OF THE DEMOCRATIC VOTE
THROUGH THE RIvKR COUNTIES ANTICIPATED.
ALBANY Sept 27, 1870
After having "done" very thoroughly Rockland and
Ulstor counties, the HERALD's correspondent made
hasy scout through the counties OF Orange Duchess
Greene Columbia. Rensselaer,, Albany and Schenec-
tady, finally reaching this place late hour last
evening In the OF his he ascer-
tanned that probably with the exccpton OF Columbia
county-the birthplace OF Governor Tidcn-the demo-
cratic vote the Presidential electoral ticket will DO
increased the Greeley vote in 1872 fully ten per
cent in some Of the counties named, while in Of
tho others 1t Will be above that percentage In 1879
Greeleys In the State 3s 000 Grants 440
S27 900 n all The estimated increase in the demo-
cratic vote will make II about 450 600, which will be
msjority.oyer all the votes in the State II must be
understood that the estimate OF your correspondent
is based only upon the counties he has WIS.,
tied the lower river counties,
with some OF the central counties leaving
New York, westchestcr. Putnam, &c, to roll up or
cut down the figures of 1872 Last year Putnam gave
523 republican majority the vote for Secretary of
State. It is expected that IL will not do well the
present year for the republican Ticket does not
SWING around altogether and give democratic ma
jorty- In Albany county your correspondent found
that very hcalthful and satisfactory feeling existed
among the democrats. Notwithstanding Mr.. Tildcn's
personal unpopularty in the capital OF tho State Tho
desire for change, for reform administration,
great to completely overshadow any disinc;inalion
to support Mr. Tildcn There Is very little heard of
Hayes or Morgan In Albany city and county. Tho
policy OF the republicans Is to
IGNORE MORGAN CANVASS
for the reason that he is vulnerable candidate
Lucius Robinson, the democratic candidate for Cover
nor, the contrary is nvulncrable to attack. The
only objection to be urged against the latter Is the
fact that he acted with the republican party on the
slavery question. The weakness OF Morgan Is to DO
ascrbed 10 his connection with the renowned veteran
lobbyist who instrumental In procuring his nomi
nation II is further urged against Morgan that while
he was State Senator hc used his position a member
of the railroad committee procure the passage OF the
New York Central Consolidation act. The effect
Of this act tnis:-Having first purchased Troy
and Schenectady Railroad bankrupt corporation for
song the owners OF the profitable railroad were
forced to admit this comparatively worthless concern
into their consolidation at price considerably
floor OF the Senate IN 1861 by Hon.
A. J. Coivin, the republican Senator from
Albany 1t created great excitement at the time, but
elect was lost sight vi in consequence OF the
shdowng agitation resulting from the outbreak OF the
rebellion. 1r. COlvu charged that Morgan. VINO was
then Governor made ST. l50 900 by this 'ltlc gamc''
a fact that has been denied. How tar this cir
cumsance may affect the canvass remains 10 be scen
IL should be noted, however. that Governor Morgan
never been candidate before the people since ths
transaction was exposed. He has been elected United
states Senator by Lcgslaturc-but quality that
endcars 10 the average legislator apt TO
hancc his popularity with the people, Hence, on the
score OF personal integrity and exemption from tho
corrupt Influences OF The lobby, the democratic cand
date Tor Governor presents striking contrast TO his
competitor which cannot fail to operate 10 his advan
,age IN the present contest
SCHENECTADY COUNTY
Iu schenectady county the erccnback party seems
10 be In lne ascendant Luke Dodge Is active sup
porter of Peter Cooper. II Lukc's vote can accom-
pIsh II the OF President will be thrown into
the House But this Is Dodge that Will probably not
work. Carkson n. Potter was the favurtc OF Tue
Schenectady county democracy for the democratic
nom.nation Tor Governor at Saratoga Among The lore
mos vi their delegates was Case Thompson, formerly
conductor on tho original Schenectady ana Utica
Railroad thirty years ago. Ho Is now prominent
banker IN Schenectady and nrm supporter OF Tildcu
for President and Robinson Tor Governor. Another
enthusiastic democrat Schenectady James Craig
who claims schenectady county Tor rdcn by decided
majority Stii another active democrat Ia SCHENECTADY
Is Colonel Bob Furman. He Is on the warpath, indus
trousiy seeking republican scaips. He Is aided by
Colouel Shea who has been Colonel Bob's candidate
for State Prsoa Inspector Tor the last quarter Of
| a century. The progress Of public improvements IN
Schenectady Is marked by the most deestabc railroad
station IN America. Although pollcs cugross a
reasonable share OF attention among the Schenectady
people. aud although they manifested somc anxiety as
10 the ELECTS OF General Newtons explosion at Hell
Gate last Sunday upon the outbudings of Union Col
leee yet the principal object OF interest that occupies
the public mind Is tho probable color or the house
whlch Peter jenkins Is TO pant spring No house
has been painted in Schenectady Tor the last iorty
years IL IL said that Schenectady was finished aud
| fenced in good many years ago But there is one
fence that cxecrnbc railroad depot ought to
be Icnccd In that nobody could enter IT, The whole
travelling population OF the state Will In this
Suggestion :-'Mons for do iencc not one scent for
tribute"
THE CAMPAIGN IN CENTRAL NEW YORK
will be opened on Friday evening next in Utica by
speech IRON Ex-Governor Seymour, who Will preside
nj democratic rally Governor Seymour - at pres
cnt visit TO some Of his relatives IN Cazcnovia,
having driven over there with his friend John g.
| Crocker day or two sinco Tie inclcmcnt weathe:
may delay his return until the day Of meeting. Sen
ator ConKlng takes the stump Tor Hayes in Utica on
| Tuesday evening ncxt Tho Utica Obserosv (demo-
orac) OF this evening" referring TO tho fact that Sen
ator Copkling Is coming out for Hayes, says:"Hav-
ing become satisfied IN his mind that Hayes not
pc elected, ConkIing GOES on tho stump tor HIM. y
Conklings refusal to take any part the fight thus
far has bccn madc the subject oi unfavorabe commen.