The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-01

Z little more wary. No money has been spent In
bonhrcs ratification meetings and high falution
Speeches When The boys got $1,000 in New
Hampshire they had 10 fire on gun and call all tho
people around to rejoice with them Here in connec-
tcu the greenbacks circulated in the close towns
where they will do most good" There is, doubt,
good deal OF truth in the statements OF my eloquent
democratic friend.
CAUSES on ApArHY--Tnx PRESIDENTIAL xLxcrIox.
Valid reasons are given by democrats and republi-
cans alike for apparent apathy pervadng the present
canvass Ono Of the man causes Is said TO be the
short for which the officials will be chosen
eight months-and in SIX months more 10 have
a new election The republicans of Connecticut have
never vet missed IRE on Presidential contest II
beaten this te they intend 70 present the ticket
at the November contest They send twelve delegates
60 the Cincinnati Convention and have electoral
votes in the final determination OF the Presidential
issue. Their delegation s unpledged, and national
Inc hor
Monday IL is also claimed, will DO cast in Novcm-
Der falling OF generally affects the republican
ticket seriously
Each year there are nominated and elected four or
1--WE representatives In the house who dub themselves
independents As stated before, these gentlemen
have hitherto generally acted with the democrats
party measures But those bushwhackers outside OF
political organizations can become dangerous element
in State like Connecticut II the choice Of Governor
and United States Senator Is thrown upon the Legisa
turc and that body Is so close that TWO or three votes
may turn the scale way the other, then the in
dependents II any, who obtain seats the next clec
ton may have the whole situation in their own hands
Gus dictation, watched by no Argus.eyed partisans
They can vote for whom they plcasc-Ingersoll
or Or Robinson English j. Or Jewell win all
ment OF Connecticut; this is contingency which
might arise al the election OF Monday. Such state Of
affairs might result In lively the
bling OF the Legislature, but tho ''bones' would
DO divided only between few independent states
men, In some cases, however, these 'ndepcnoent'
candidates who may not run s'stump" induced
to pledge themselves on Governor ana United States
Senator in return for support from one side or the
other
THE rwo LEADING CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR
Mr. Henry G. Robinson, who Is the republican NOM
inee ior Gsyernor IS man Of extensive reputation
fortythrec years Of age and resides this In
1855 he graduated at Yale College The class OF that
have made noise in the world since crossing for the
last time the threshold OF Yale. For years Mr.
Robinson has devoted himself almost exciu-
sively to successful practice OF the
law in his native State He described as an eloquent
advocate and sound lawyer He has always acted
with the republican party since into existence
In 1872 he was elected Mayor OF Hartford by hand
some majority. This was considered quito compli-
ment us Hartford is q democratic city Such prece-
dent leads the republicans to hope that Mr. Robinson
will receive number OF democratic votes at the cleo
ton on Monday next
dard bearer and candidate for reelection is now about
Afty-four years OF ago He belongs the old bloodn
OF tho Nutmeg State. His father, Ralph Ingersoll,
American Minister to Russia under the Van Buren,
administration Governor Ineersoll is widely known
gentleman OF high educational culture His character
for integrity and political consistency also rocog
nized by all classcs He was born in New Haven.
where nc at present resides II elected Governor on
Monday he will, on the LIST Of January next have
cally OF the character Of their candidate They say
that in all his campaigns the majorltcs rolled up for
him have been much larger than were prophesied
Last year the democrats OF Hartford just previous to
election, set down his majority their locality at
about ESQ., but the figures election day brought It up
TO !, 100. number Of republicans voted for him IN
preference TO his opponent Green, who was at the
time fully identified with the third doctrine,
and also blatant supporter OF the administration dur
ing the Louisiana trouble OF the period
THE UNITED STATES sENAToRsHIP
Nobody on the democratic side seems to contest tho
rights OF Mr. English to election United States Sena
tor the Legislature is controlled by that party.
This gentleman is rated at 81 0o0 so this whole
so.se fact may have good deal to do with keeping
back obtrusive outsiders who might want the place.
Then "pcssession il nne-Lenths Of the law" SO the
present Senator has ccar field. II the republicans
wn report says General Jewell would object the
honor Tho only additional candidate have heard
mentioned on tho side Of the house is General
Hawley, but tho modesty OF that gentleman would
doubtless induce him TO retire in favor OF the head OF
the Post Office Department
CLOSING RANKS.
Several representatives remain To be yet nominated
throughout the State Notwithstanding the fact that
only weekday remains until the election is upon
u.s. The whole State ticket, however, will be COM
pleted by tomorrow Saturday night Sunday is q
very blue anniversary in Connecticut, and in many
contemplatvey glass Of lager Is looked upon
nend In human shape. The politicians WILL there
fore 30 compelled 70 keep as mute as mice fearing 10
OF Puritancal pety for the occasion, but everybody
knows they have u not.
Tomorrow night the principal farewell rallies will be
hoId here and In New haven. Tho republicans hold
meeting Allyn Hail. Hartford which will be- addressed
by their candidate for Governor. Mr. Robinson; Gen.
eral hawley and Others. The democrats assemble at
Wuuc Hall, New Haven, whore the ponderous Lieu
Governor Dorsheimer will launch forth against
tho corruption Of the party with which he until
recently identified