The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26

bl4ht OF the lAct tnnt GOOD moTAs,
administration Of the government good sense in law
makers and patriotism do not all grow out Of good
money The people anxious for relief from taxa
ton-rehef from the shame which corruption has
brought upon the American character; anxious for
return 10 the honor honesty and patriotism OF the
better days Of the Republic. and during the coming
years they Will think and talk aud act upon these
topics.'
CANDIDATES
swell, Mr.. Seymour, to good men, there are
great many candidates before the country
'sYes, great many. Some OF the republican candi-
dates remind OF the happy phrase of q farmer lie
stood by the roadside stranger came driving furl-
ously along, In tho way some people drive fast when
they are behind time With his horse all foam, the
stranger pulled up by tho farmer and with anxious
aud eager manner. inquired DO you suppose can
reach town by noon y why yes said the farmer
TRANQUILITY, II you don't drive too fast Some Of the
republicans exceedingly aud likely TO drive
TOO fastn
''Sut AZ to democratic candidates."
las to them the West and the South seem likely to
have their own way. They are in sympathy. In fact
we consider their relations to the Mississippi River.
they people and they will naturally agree upon
candidate satisfactory 10 themselves. IL Is perhaps
only in their failure agree Of their own men,
IN the disputes Of tho friends Of rival avorses tnat
Mr.. sKyxouR's POSITION
.But have heard to-day some strong declarations
for Seymour"
.we. that does not that am in the race.
II Il only kindly expression OF OF my friends
and neigh0ors II IS their compliment to me person
ally and must not 90 regarded politically
Significant It Is like throwing q rose bud
ones grave, which does not that
man is a live man. but u dead man. Every boy be-
eves that every else who looks ut his sweet
heart desperately In love with her himself
easy accordingly But the little courtesics Of Of
In that way by the friends Of those who really can
ddates y
..From what you have said OF Western candidates Il
lair assume that you favor OF send
ing 10 ST. Louis delegation pledged 10 the support Of
'.our state should not cndeavor to force any man
upon the party As New Workers may feel very
proud " the Convention honors or our fellow citi
zens with preference, but should for mo-
mcnt take any position which seems to dictate that q
ARRIVAL or pKLEGArns
Three O'Clock tins afternoon found Utica comparatively
quiet, but few delegates having put in an appearance.
Two hours aiicrward however tho scene was very mate
rally changed Considerable excitement now prevails
Al nvc O'Clock the New York delegation arrived, headed
by John Kelly. Among those VINO accompanied him
we're Augustus Schell sheriff Conner Alderman Lewis
William H. Roberts. Alderman shells, Alderman Cole,
Young Gale pn;s ppnap
Duffy Henry A. GumhIeton, Thomas O'Calla-
han, Park Commissioner O'Donohue and several
aiierward the nnti-Tammany side, followed by
Ira snaier. Colonel Michael q Murphy, samuel Is.
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large outside crowd Tho headquarters OF both TAM
manany and anti rammany delegations situated ut
the Bnltericid House The ladies' paror and large
adjoining have been assigned TO tho former body
and two capacious rooms on tho same hoor are occu
pied by the latter The State Central Committee
have a;so pat up at the Butierfeld House Mr. Kelly
and Mr. Morrissey, with large number Of delegates
from all sections OF the State have taken rooms at
Bagg 8 Hotel
TIE CANAL RNGsrERs. ~
Monroe, Oswego, Cayuga Madison, Jefferson aud two
three other counties OF the State wore represented
rv hDnr t{f liafi Thnxno M Hanu Rtnn
DISTRICTS and stranger passing through these knots OF
excited men would imagine thai Tilden had single
friend tho Convention. Denunciation and bitter
criticism Of the Governors pcrneatc the entire
tone OF discussion TainInany Hall delegates not
the slightest their feeling OF opposition 70 Nr.
Tildei y; course The action of these entirely
guided BY the orders they have received from their
leader. Mr.. John Kelly. Not one Of them dare
acknowledge that his soul 10 his own. Tho speech
Mr.. Kelly before tho State Committee at Albany in
opposition TO a pledged delegation, sounded the key
Tor their future action. Il Is singular spectacle.
The alliance OF Tammany with the Canal Ring thieves
as an effort 10 crush Mr. Tlden is canvassed by ,ndc-
pendent democrats With feelings OF great modification
II Ia looked ru,nous step In the opening OF the
democratic Presidential campaign Dock Dcnnison OF
Is also here, but keeps remarkably quiet.
Ex-sc Lannng, ex.Assembyman johnson
Gsvernoss canal policy the last Legislature,
openly IN opposition 10 the pledge system. They
the Presidency Judge Church comes next In l,ne OF
promotion IRON their standpoint The plan evidently
appears to be to push either OF these distinguished
tcmen TO the front and fight Mr. Tildcn behind their
backs But as New York local statesman might clo-
quentiy remark, ''The thing won't wash" me mass
OF respectable delegates tho game and will tight
down when the Convention assemblies.
rAxMASy AND AxTI-TAAxAxY
Ono of the main issues TO be- decided in the Convcn-
ton morrow will be as to the admission Of Tammany
and anti Tammany delegates. II Is nice question,
and may, al s. last October ensender good
deal OF bad blood The fight of course will be made
before the committee contested seats which
be appointed by the temporary chairman Of the Con-
ventiun. AZ Syracuse will be recollcctcd that argu-
mcnts we're made on behalf OF Tammany by John
Kelly and on tho part OF anti Tammany by
Thomas ). Crcamer,. Ira shafer, John Morris.cy
fore the committee. High words and bitter personal
alterations disgraced the harmony Of this gathering
Charges and councrcharges we're made BY both SIDES
Tue insult then offered by Mr.. Kelly to Mr. Oendorcr
has been since taken by the German voters OF New
York, evidenced in the result OF the last November
election. The wound thus inflicted still ran.les and
gnaws the hearts OF our German fellow citizens, not
alone In New York CITY, but throughout the state,
and effect again be fct with renewed force It
the OF November II Is 10 be hoped that
such proceedings will not be repeated within the
THE QUESTION OF CHOICE
The great question, however. leading all others in
the decision OF ihe delegates as 70 the course To DO
pursued on the proposition 10 pledge the Convention.
OF course the Canal Ring interests cannot hear OF such
idea and they may have some good for their
opposition. Governor seymour IN his interview else
where published. does no: III any way commit himself
the doctrine. but the 10 advance anu
which will probably be followed. is the proposition al
low the delegates to follow old maxim casting
III er at IT Louis unit This Will practically
answer the object sought 10 be attained by the Gov
crnors friends, as he will no doubt have majority Of
the New York delegation from the various Congress
slonai Districts Tunmany would like TO sec the Gov
crnors audation brought down simply TO the passage
OF resolution ndorsing his administration; bat this
not 20 far enough. such hight Mr.. rildcn has
against corruption In pubic places deserves they
say better reward than tho mere adoption Of YER
pal compliment by $50 delegates Of his own party
scmbicd in solemn convention
CONTESTANTS
The ButtcrGcld House presented busy scene to-
night Tho State Central Committee, with Daniel
Nasonc Jr, IN the chair assembled in ouc OF the large
parors on the second noor ~ eight O'clock The anti
Iammany delegates net down stairs ON tho first nocr
IL rumorcd Ia the early part Of the evening that
suggestion har been made 70 the leaders OF he
telants 10 admit onethrd Of their number the Con
vcntiOu, but such proposition would not be enter
tanned Tor a moment by the anti rammany leaders A
meeting was organized shortly alter eight O'Clock with
Mr. Ira Shafef III the chair The question dis
cusscd to The admission OF members " the door OF
the house at the Convention Tomorrow Al the last
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