The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-08
NEW JERSEY.
Views OF the Delegation to
Cincinnati.
What ID Thought Of Blaine, Conkling, Bristow,
horton, Hayes and "Thc Great Unknown"
BLAINE LOSING GROUND.

tour Of the State leaves doubt but that the i'm
preston given in the HKRALDs report OF the Republic
can State Convention Al Trenton last month
trsy correct This confirmed impression lbcief would
now be better word) that the delegation like tho
Convention than two thirds favorable Blaine
the FIRST and second ballots The chief managers
OF the Convention were Messrs George A. Halsey
Joseph Coult and John Y. Foster. OF Patent Factor
letter O. A. o. notorIety These, with their aids the
members Of tho State Executive Committee and
others. including tho renowned Trenton lobby
statesman, 'Cull" Barcalow, ran the Convcn-
ton most successfully in the Blaine interest
Caro- was taken to have delegates selected
far ~ possible who known outspokcn
champions Of the Maine statesman and who were not
favorable to either Conklng or Morton. Without
further predatory remarks tho individual views Of the
various delegates 10 herewith given. In connection
Herewith IL ought TO be stated that all the interviews
Except ono, that with Mr. Dits) had prior tho
march Of the "Mulligan Guardn on Mr. Blaine and the
railroad bond and letter business.
THE DELEGATES AT-LARGE.
Although Mr. GEORGE A. HAIsEY did not get within
twenty-five many votes a. General william j.
Eewsn for delegateatlarge tho probabilities are that
no will be chosen chairman Of the State delegation
Since Governor Marcus l. Ward was authorized in
1874 stop down and out from his scat in Congress
republican politician in the State For the last ton
years no man has exercised powerful influence
shaping election results the State than Mr. Halsey
No man makes less noise politically than 'gonial
George" but yet no man is moro prominently before
the public Altogether he IL noted for being cautious
about expressing his views delicate questions unless
no considers II perfectly safe TO speak out.
happened TO catch Mr.. Halsey just as no about
snterng tho Office Of the leading Now Jersey organ Of
HE administration, published At Newark He at first
talked quito freely but took reef in his tongue
con he began TO suspect that might print what he
lhould say
The Convention at Trenton, Mr.. Hasey said was
about in the ratio OF ninety for Blame for Conk
ling, one for Hayes one for Bristow, and the rest
everywhere in general ana nowhere in particular His
nrst choice was, as Jsrseyman Frclnghuysen He had
no idea, however, that Frelnghuyscn would develop
much strength in tho Convention. Trelinghuyscn
being out his personal and party preferences for
Blame He considered Conking out of tho race, and
Norton too. OF those in the field Blaine stood trst
Hayes stood second and Bristow third. While he
q Congress he became acquainted with all the
named. Blaine he considered sharp shrewd, quick
md always on guard thoroughly acquainted with tho
machinery Of the government and with all the leading
OF the country; possessed with wonderful
memory, which enabled him TO keep IN his minds eye
photographs Of every body he in contact with.
Cortlandt Parker said the other day that be could
lamc ticket that would win-Fsh and Bristow told
him Mr.. Fish would make splendid President but the
roube was be wouldn's be likely to draw out the
yotcs."
'.How you'd Blaine and Bristow got"
s.wouldnt Blaine and Hayes be betters,
Hayes is a fine fellow, but he isn't a man to make
Itrong personal impressions at first sight,
Speaking OF tho Filth Avenue Conference and its adj
Iress, Mr. Halsey said he approved what the HERALD
said the subject, that they he reformcrs) flies
the republican coach wheel He thought Conkng
would throw his strength for Frclinghuysen He
couldn't say whether Frcnghusen would take second
place; hadn't talked with him on the subject at all;
neither had he talked with any Of the delegates
Speaking OF Bristow's chances Mr.. Hasey said the
tendency in both parties TO rule out border men
As regards Bristow and tho whiskey Ring Mr. Halscy
paid that some of them say that Brisow wasn't hurt
Ing anybody in Kentucky"
In conclusion, Mr.. Halsey said, whole, that
While New Jersey would 60 into the National Convcn-
lion with nrst choice for Blame, the action of the
delegation would. be believed, be entirely governed by
whatever would seem for the best interests OF the
party. Hc was opposed to binding men, and nobody
rom the Trentoa Convention had asked him how he
STOOD, though Il true no made attempt con-
General WILLIAM J. SEwELL, of Camden, carried or
the highest vote for delegate large The General is
the West jersey Railroad OF the
many branches OF the Pennsylvania Railroad. Since
The war, IN which he made splendid record he has
made rapid advances In political life beng nov Presi-
he Governorship should Governor Bedie die or be
moved for cause. In consequence OF his railroad
political power his section That no has great
strength somewhere demonstrated last tall by his
few DAYS ago the General was found in his ONCE at
Camden when tho following conversation substantially
"Genera, might ask what your views are as rs-
gards the nomination at Cincinnati ~
my viewss Why oon know that have any do
cdcd views yet haven't given the matter . very
''Who is your first choice 7"
That's leading question I'm 100 old : politician
say who my first choice is stiIl ! may say that my
FIRST choice is the man to VIM Ny belief is that the
Jersey delegation will solid, that whoever they so
Tor they will stand by It's sale say they
will present the name OF Mr.. Frelinghuysen."
But you have no idea that he has any chance OF sue
.well, don. suppose he has; nu. you can; tell"
ssOh we don't 20 u.uch on NJ. Conkiing."
show is Bristowr'
"Wel, Bristow is = nrst rate man. but the feeling
that be would not be safe man because oil his South
ern location and ahliatons is strong among republic
cans, aud they arc rather shy OF him. Ny belief -
hat Blaine will carry the Convention"
..Ihen you think he's the winning man ~
"Quite ikey.n
], seems safe from this 10 put the General down
6lHluc
second choice.
GARRETT A. HoBARr, cx Speaker OF the Now Jersey
Assembly who is also Senatorial delegate, next
interviewed Mr.. Hobart is comparatively young
man, but has had marked success IN politics: he IS
lawyer by profession. has round fui frank and open
rountcnancc and frank and open N his manners and
conversation He asp!rcs TO represent his district IN
The Congress- and Il is pretty certain, VIII give
The best man the democracy advance very hard
lussle should he get the nomination, as Is probable
He found At hts law chambers IN Paterson and
had no hesitation in saying what views we're on the
situation He mad had no conversation with the other
delegates and did not kaow what action they would
agree upon, but he thought IL likely that, as prclm
mary step unity action. they would give Mr. Fro.
hngnuysen complimentary vote. lie had no idea
that Frclinghuysen any chance Tor the nomina-
hon, though there no knowing what might take
place. He considered II remarkable TACT In conncc-
lion with the State Convention that nobody scarcely
had asked nybody beforehand how they stood ~ re-
gards candidates There seemed 10 be tacit under
standing all around that Blame the Tor Jer
seymcn. Alter Frcilnghuyscn--whom he would DO
delighted 10 see get the nomination, though no re-
varacd that utterly improbabie--Mr. Hobarrs lrst
.hoicc Blame. he tree TO say. however that