The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-22

Orleans that he believed the subservicncy OF the
military to civil law"
Governor CHARLES II HARDIN stated that his pref
erence was Tor Hendricks He had SO openly avowed
two months before tho state Convention met He
was profoundly convinced that Hendricks would be
found available but In the contrary his second
choice would be Tilden and his third Hancock.
Mr.. SrILsos HurcHNs Is the sharpcst ami best IN
formed politician In the State and he shortly
denied 10 your correspondent that he had
any preferences whatever He vehementiy denies
that any money had been used by Tilden TO
advance his prospects In Missouri. Said he:-
''Whe have no Presidential preferences am Tree 10
say that my personal choice would be Hendricks but
regard Hendricks as practically out oil tue race
II Thurman had not been beaten in OHIO would be
cmphatcaily tor him. In fact, now think Mr. Thur
man is the most available man with rilden next II
Tiden aud Thurman both found unavailable !
would doubtless be in favor OF Hancock. The change
OF popusr feeling with reference 10 Presidential nd
dates has been peculiar First Alien stood in high
favor at the West IL was Soon found that
his currency views were 30 obnoxious 70
A step in advance was made and the West settled
Hendrcks He was very popular for whIic but The
hostiiy OF the EAST toward mn cumPeeo anotneI au
vance toward liberalism The currency question.
Thurman was the next Westerner who was put forward
the democratic candidate who could carry the coun-
try by storm. The question now Is whether the party
will take Thurman, with the disadvantage Of his recent
defeat IN Ohio, advance 10 the ground occupied by
Tden ana pt the New York reormer NJ the sand
ard bearer OF the campaign" Mr. Hutchins had very
poor idea OF riden reiormer but would neverthe-
less cnseriuily vote for HIM. He charged him with
being, like Brsiow, IAN artistic reformer'-more ue
voted to reform as means OF advancing his own ntor-
est than those o. the country.
is representative German, Aud prominently con-
neced witn the politics OF the State, having served IN
several important Official capacities and being now
mentioned for tue Lieutenant Governorship. Mr..
Spannnorst showed decided relicence when up
preached by HERALD representative He unre
served his statement, however, that he did be-
lieve in The "iavorrc son business and Tor one VIII
have nothing TO do with tho Brodhcad movement
Mr. spannhorst could not be pressed INTO positive
committa but 1t was asccrtaincd by your correspon
dent. upon ndubable testimony, that his hrst Pres
Denial choice is Hendricks second Thurman and third
Tdon.
john G. PRIEST a wealthy and ointment citizen
OF ST. Louis, and has considerable Influence with the
democratic party OF the State In conversation with
your correspondent he stated that Colonel Brodhead
would be his first choice, he wanted to support
| Western and above all a 81 Louis man. He hal no
idea that Colonel Brodhead would get the nomination.
but still he should vote Tor him. HIS uvorte cand-
date outside oil the city was Thurman He did not
think II would be his second choice, he weary
OF tho prominent part ohio had played IN democratic
politics His second choice would probably be Hen
drcas, with Thurman third, after which any strong
namc that might be proposed
ABRAHAM McHosE will be for Brodhead frat choice.
with Tilden second and Thurman third
DISTRICT.
Colonel A. A. SLAYRAcK Is an nsrirant for Congress
He will as he stated TO your correspondent vote for
his friend Colonel Brodhead with riloen for second
and Hendricks Tor third choice.
r. d. LAxcAsrER, his colleague, will 60 fret Broad
head; second Hendricks aud third, Tilden.
THIRD DISTRICT
MATT J. CULLEN expresses decided preference for
Western man. Brodhead will be his frst choice with
Iilden Tor second and Hendricks TOR third.
JAMES c. EDWARDS is also = Brodhead man. and
will follow his colleague in his choice for second and
third choice
FOURTH DISTRICT.
JOSEPH c. MOORE is strong supporter OF Tiiden, for
whom he will his frst vote. For second choice
be Is IN favor Of Hendricks and for third will support
Parker
D. WALKER, the second delegate, is Hendricks man.
bis second choice will be Thurman and his third
Tilden
FIFTH DISTRICT.
HERALD correspondent, on visiting the delegates OF
the Fifth district, SPAIN ANDERSON aud DAVID NEw-
MAN, found the gentlemen dissmilar their
favortes. MI Anderson admitted that his personal
iinclinalons would induce him support Hendricks,
but he has some OF availability, aud bslievin
Thurman to much the superior Of the two in that
spect his first choice would therefore be for thurman
second for Hancock and third Tor Tilden- Mr.. New
VIII support Hendricks, with Bayard for second
and Tilden tor third choice.
Ill DISTRICT.
Colonel JOSEPH Wisely is I,lien man. and regards
him Il the strongest candidate that has been
is great that he cannot carry that state Tden viii
receive Colonel wisbys support Thurman is his
ond CHOICE and he states that had the ONO delegation
been instructed for their Senator he should have
to the Convention preerring him to any other candi
date For third choice he will support Hendricks If
1t be shown that there is any probability OF
ing his election.
Il H. REESE will support Hendricks for first cnoice
Bayard Tor second ard iiden tor thrd.
SEVENTH DISTRICT
A. W. ANTHONY and D. A NEWMAN will represent the
Seventh district, and viii vote the way. Both
will support rdens nomination, with Hendricks tor
second choice and Thurman or Hancock for third
EIGHTH DISTRICT
DR.. d. MrxPoRD Is editor Of the Kansas City Tim
and representative that Congressional district
He is bitter opponent Of Tilden he did decare'at
time that II nominated at ST. LOUIS he would
10 vote Tor him. but his constituents hauled him up
that declaration and he was obliged to assert his
willingness 70 support Tden in the event OF hs homi-
nation He stated to HERALD pendent that he
was for Hendricks first, Thurman second and Bayard
third
W A. WADE, editor Of the Bates County Democrat.
is supporter OF Hendricks He will take Thurman
for second choice anu Bavard for third
NINTH DISTRICT.
J. NJ McMIcaAEL is the editor of tho Plattsburg
Lever which he claims TO be the only grcenback organ
in the State Said he to your correspondent: "lf Allen
the race would be Tor him first, last and all
the time. As he IS not my first choice IS Hendricks;
second, Hancock. and tnrd, Thurman. | regard Han
currency views bong decidedly more tasteful
that rs, more assmiiat 10 my own"
A. r. MoREHousE, McMichael's colleague is for
Hendricks first, Thurman second and Bayard third
TENTH DISTRICT.
J. b. YATEs announces his intention OF supporting
Hendricks, with Hancock for second choice and Tilden
for third.
J. l. NELSON is also Hendricks man. bu. viii give
his second choice 10 Thurman and his third Bsyard
ELEVENTH DISTRICT
General A. w. DoSpnAS is one OF the representative
men OF the State, and will WELD marked influence
with tho Missouri delegation He stated to the HgRsLp
correspondents that his FIRST choice Hendricks and
he was confident the Indanan would get the nomna-
ton Hendricks he said, could carry the country by
an overwhelming majority. His second choice would
be Thurman and his third Bayard. provided there
should DO necessity for anything beyond choice
which he very much doubted.
L. e. MooRK IS said TO be Cor Tlden first and Thur
man second
TWELFTH DISTRICT
ALBERsoy Is prominent banker at Canton, Lewis
county, aud IL originally IRON Ohio. Both and A.
W. LAxD. his colleague. are for Thurman lrst Tiden
second and Hendricks third Lamb railroad presi-
dent and very shrewd worker and will have consid-
cradle influence with the delegation.
THIRTEENTH DISTRICT.
THOMAS G. HrrT will 60 to the Convention reput cd to
be strong partisan OF rden. His second choice Will
be Thurman and his third Hendricks
A. NJ ALEXANDER will vote tor hendricks as his first
choice with riden for second and Thurman Tor third
KANSAS
THE DELEGATION INSTRUCTED FOR HENDRICKS,
AND DIVIDED BETWEEN TILpRN AND ALLEN