The New York herald., 1876-08-22

out for him on this proposition II Cornell then racks
Of Od' Andrew D. wnise as CoSpDss nexs asares,
friend; or perhaps the quiet undemon-
s,ra,vs Senator Robertson, supported by ,ne
Hused. might come In the compromise candidate.
Notwithstanding the action OF those political twins at
Cincinnati IN lavorng Blaine tor the Presidential uom-
nation. The willy ex-Speaker has been hedging for
some time. He will be compelled to show his hand
clearly IN the present contests II is easy TO slip out Of
ro-calI IN the State Assembly on pending piII but
1t not quite so easy to escape scrutiny where poii
cal lines are clearly drawn the oi important
State Convention. such as the present
DEMOCRATIC psUNi0F REPUBLICAN HOPES
The politicians in Saratoga on both verv
much exercised upon the chances OF union between
Tammany and ant-Tammany in New YORK city. The
republicans. of course seek to prevent by all the
in their power cordial union OF the democratic forces
At the ballot box Such a combination would
do away with any chance whatever OF
their electnr single local candidate in
opportunity OF making bargains as to the State ana
national tickets However the public may condemn
tons to parcel out remune rative Offices, they must
prove efforts tending 10 consolidating the two great
parties o. ths "bn eoqnry KS,y gwen GU. here here
the olive branch TO his opponents. Selfish motives
are Claimed to be at the bottom OF tnis
peradventure IN New Cork city for his Tammany gang
by bringing in the uld OF those who cut bis political
throat last November in New York and at ST. Louis
June He also wished to revenge himself on tue swal-
lowtall crowd. consisting of Olney, Wickham X Co,
who undertake TO swamp him within the rammany
organization II anti.lammany could be bought over
with onehrd the offices, leaving the balance 10 be DIS
posed OF by "Boss'' Kelly, the game might work to
a charm. That gentleman sees the great blunders
OF his whole political administration, aud he tries to
redeem them at the last moment; but II Is TOO late.
His hour is last approaching, and political hiiation
awaits HIM whatever SIDE he turns The men he
raised to positions of power In lammapy Hall have
turned their backs upon hm, while tho men he
has Kicked out have gained additional strength be-
fore the people John Morrssey Is politically
stronger now than ever before James OBricn has
powerful following in his own district anu other parts
d..
party ior President OF tho United States; Andrew H.
Green stands strong before the people as the dog
OF the city treasury and prominently urged Tor the
nomination Chief Executive OF mis- state. Many
others with whom Kelly has crossed swords
and out worsted might be mentioned, but
the list is too long Through Keliy's misman-
agcment the democratic party in the Guy OF New York
has thus become greatly entangled. Republicans
Saratoga look on with smiles OF satisfaction while
Governor Tiden sits quietly IN Albany and fails tako
the first step in smoothing over the rough places OF the
management OF democratic affairs IN the metropolis.
He may regret this nacton on the night OF election.
Tonight the United States Hotel is crowded with
delegates and their friends who have arrived on tue
last trains from different parts oithc State. rhuriow
Weed came AT eight O'Clock, aud Was quickly
surrounded by host OF politicians, who cordially
shook their veteran colleague by the hand. l asked
Mr.. Weed what he thought of the political situation,
but he was uuprcparcd express an opinion. ."
been here but twenty mlnuies." he remarked, ''and
have not yet had an opportunity OF surveying the
Gold"
Nv ho do you propose TO support for the nomina-
ton ?" | quered "Thc strongest cahdidate," was
the aconlc response.
"Well. would not be particularly annoyed II Cover
nor Morgan received the nomination" WAS the old
pohtcian's reply. Everybody here understands that
Mr. Weeds experienced TACTICS VIII DO brought into
full play Tor the benefit OF hts friend Morgan. pow
erfu accession Immediately AZ the front OF opera
must greatly strengthen this gcntemans candi-
dscy.
LATE ARRIVALS.
Many more leaders VI the republican party
have also arrived, among them are the iolowng:-
Senator Woodin, Senator Robertson E. W. Stoughlon,
Collector Arthur George William Curtis, senator Car.
Topey, Senator Prince, Chauncey M Dcrew, ex.Lieu.
tenant Governor Robinson and Colonel dc Kay.
MIR. coRNELL's SUPPORTERS.
The Custom House party OF New York city Is rop-
resented by John J. OBnen, Alderman Jacob Hess,
OF that branch OF The organization These gentle
men CLAIM that the delegation, with some ten excep-
tons, IRON New York city iavors A. b. Cornell Tor
Governor. They talk emphatcay III support OF their
candidate and feel confident Of winning the battle
.'Is there any probability of Cornei's retiring
ii he considers 1t impossible TO secure
the nonnationg % asked OF enthusiastic Cornell
delegate. "Not the slightest" he answered. .Mr.
Corne means fight this battle The end and he IL
in entire harmony with Senator ConkhnR IN that posi-
ton We leei that he has now nearly sufficient num-
Der Of votes nominate him. You may rely upon
that he will DO candidate I'll the votes OF the Conven
ton deslgnaIes his successful competition"
PROBABILITIES THE REsULT
The Morgan talk IN the same confident strain,
and upon forcing the conflict against all op.
poncnts. The probabilities now are that we will have
exc ting CANVASS for the next two or three days
should both sides undertake TO push their favorIes
with all possible force hand. The the
delegates night docs not indicate any disposition to
barmOnizs any particular candidate There are 400
ana twentyour delegates IN the Convention 2l3 votes
will be necessary Tor choice. Cornen's friends say
that they procure this number without much
bc that the statements OF many OF the delegates have
been unsupported In certain OF the papers, aud that
majority OF will be found the sidc of Cornell
when the roll called tomorrow If ballot should be
r,ached on the first DAY. To-day threats are made
that the screws will be put on In certain quarters
Official heads can be cast in the basket. So
enectua remedy, il seriously entertained, may
the success OF Mr.. Cornel but many ask tonight II
such policy is safe.
As The issues stand this Convention narrow
itself down fight between Senator ConkIing and
Ex-Governor Morgan for the control OF the party IN the
State. Tc-morrow's conference may brIng about
moro harmonious condition OF Affairs. Political dis
high. As write the United States Hotel is
It's maL centre The State Committee will open their
there IN the morning. John Morrssey's CLUB
house ana pool rooms have large attendance OF poll
tlcians VINO canvass the situation with carnestness
MoRgIssEYs CORRECTION.
BY the way. the telegraph wires made the word
masses the Morrissey interview Of to-day's HERALD
read Tor Mr. Mor-ssey concluded his interview
with The HERALD correspondent by saying, III the
masses .re with you you will win; II the masses are
LArsR ARRIVALS wIRr-rrLLERs
Later trans have brought ex-CoIlector 'Tom"
Murphy, ex-Poice Commissioner Gardner Postmaster
James. Jake Patterson. Hugh Hastings Bernard Bign,
Colonel Frank Howe Elliott q. Cowdin and others.
SENATOR CoNKIISG COMP
Rooms have been engaged for seoator Conklibg at
the Cntcd Ho,e and much diversity OF opinion
Is expressed by that genteman's friends as TO his
fuiufe movements Some assert that he will un-
douotcdy come 10 Saratoga and 20 the fight tor
hts friend Cornell; others AS cmphaicay assert that
he will not make his appearance, as they consider
lndiscrcet Tor him do They argue
that, should he throw down The gauntlet ior personal
coaGici the floor OF the Convention and his Efforts
should come TO grci, there would be au end to his
poIuca iuture.
FRIENDS OF BOTH
II Is rdicrous 10 hear the varicd sentiments Of the
pouicisns who throng the vcstiDulcs of the United
hotel tonight The Office holders wish convey
the idea that political Issues at stake between
conklng and Aorgap. that all rs beautiful harmony.
General Arthur. Postmaster James aud lew others
put down as warm friends to both sides. District
Attorney Bliss however, does attemvt to conceal
his position, but comes out boldly iur Morgan. Tho
OF Evaris grows In strength the delegates
TO town. ana midnight nnds the political situation in
thus unsettled state
THg DELEGATES CHOSEN IN THE VARIOUS DIS
DILEcIIONs.