The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-23


respondent in many conversations got q the real sond
ton OF the Southern and Western mind the point no
10 OF opinion that delegates do not favor Mr.. Tilden
because they believe New York wants him, bus bo-
cause they believe that their only aggressive battle 10
in the name OF reform and that Tildsn tho
Of all democrats who be most advantageously pre-
sentcd on that issue Indeed many say that II
the New York opposition Is confined 10 tho coarser
clement Of Tammany Hall IL will be an element OF
strength and support
rwo-rEIRDs RULE
10 evident that the first fight IL to be the
thirds rue. aud that be fierce one this rule
originally framed In the slave holding interest
and intended only prevent the choice OF candidate
without Southern consent; its original purpose As
protection Of slave property has OF course passed
away, but . OF balancing sectional power It
may DO regarded BY the weaker section OF
more consequence now than ever Southern
men have not yet pronounced definitely on
this point Some few havo spoken in favor
OF repeating tho rule SIMPLY they In favor Of
Tilden, and believe that with the rule repealed he could
be nominated forthwith; but II will not DO strictly
fight IN Tilden's interest because many Tden men
oppose the repeal rule believing the repeal to be
equally indscreet and unnecessary II appears proba-
BILE that when the Southern delegations have
fully considered the subject they will oppose
the repeal a. body. Senator Doolttle IL
spoken OF az tho temporary chairman Of the
Convention, and Senator Wallace OF Pennsylvania,
permanent chairman. AZ every fact here Is weighed
according to whether il Is tor or against Tilden, this
fact also Ii contemplated a comforting by
on both sides Mr. Knapp Of the Missouri Republican,
expresses the belief that the States OF Ohio and In
diana will both 60 republican October but that with
a
the democracy will win In November Mr..
Peter Cooper gave a word OF warning to his
before the latter started for the West Nov, Ed
ward, SAID the Now York candidate Of tho grcenback
party 'f you will only nominate VIII am Allen, Of
Ohio ut ST. Louis, you will escape great danger"
Joke Is going round that Mr. Cox OF Ohio will
not DO here to represent the city OF New York, his
place will DO filed by Colonel Burton N Harrison, Of
Virginia
MRS. BIGRLow
and her husband havo arrived, and are, Of course.
strongly advocating Governor Tildens nomination.
Colonel Roberts, Of Queens county, New York. who
lett by Mr. John Kelly at Springfield Ill, look alter
the Convention there, telegraphs the Tammany head
quarters that all Is right against Tildcn. other ac-
counts, however, state that Tildon will have =
jority OF the delegates The Tilden men say that
AZ Colonel Roberts expects the Tammany nomination
for Sheriff. this year, he desires to color hts reports
q manner to please Mr. Kelly. "a DARK horse, . has
appeared in the person Of H. J. Jcwett, the present
receiver Of the Eric Railroad whose is mentioned
IS possible candidate. and likely to prove
strong both in October and November. Mr.. Jewett is
we'll spoken Of in the West or tho Ohio deega.
ton few have arrived. The advance guard
consists OF General George w. Morgan and
J. t. Eslsp Tho balance expected 10 reach here
this evening and tomorrow From Nevada, Mr. John
G. Gail has registered 1t the Planters House. He Is q
very strong Tden man, and thinks that no the
available candidate the Convention nominate, as
the South and West depend altogether New York
State decide the election and Tden must be
sary ablo to carry his own State Mr. 0. Warner is
the only delegate present far from the State OF
Georgia Mr.. l. Walker, OF Huntsville, Ala, formerly
Of JeG Davis Cabinet and delegate OF that State
the Lndell, and General W. b. Bates Of Tennessee,
member Of tho Democratic National Convention IL
also guest at that house.
TIE NATIONAL KxEcUTIyE COMMITTEE.
A meeting OF the National Executive Committee,
with Augustus schell in the chair held this morn
ing at the Merchants' Exchange. The following men,
bora were present.
Mcssrs. 7. G. sweet, Of Missouri; W. I. Bates Of
Tennessee; Isaac N Eaton, OF Kansas; J. @. Thomp-
son, OF Ohio, and +. o. Prince, OF Massachusetts,
WHERE THE CONVENTION WILL HELD.
The Convention will ts held In splendid hall here
the place OF meeting Of tue Board OF Trade the Nrid
ing Of the Chamber of Commerce.
The was given up TO the Hall Committee to put
order for tho Convention II will DO very
ently arranged and handsomely decorated for the
cason Its seating capacity including delegates, will DO
about 200 There will be accommodations for about
$50 reporters at tables, and space for about fifty
more will be provided but without writing facilities
The telegraphc facilities OF the Western Union Telc
graph Company will be equal to almost any emergency.
twenty-five or thirty wires will DO run into the hail.
and there will be no lack OF accommodations to re-
portcrs