New-York tribune., 1876-08-22

cations on the ground that it binds them to an un
conditional support of nominations.
Thurlow Weed Is here, and is understood to be
active though not openly so, in the interest OF MI
Morgan. He says ne comes to look carefully over
the ground get the fullest possible information, and
then urge the nomination of the strongest man. He
may be called in to mediate between factions
George B. Sloan is the favorite thus far for Leuten
ant-Govcrnor and he seems likely to receive the
nomination.
Tie State Committee does not meet until Wednes-
day morning that there is no discussion thus tar
of the probable chairlnen. They will undoubtedly
be Cornell men. as he controls majority OF the COM
mlttee
DEPARTURE OF NEW-YORK DELEGATES.
wELL-KNowN POLITICIANS IN THE SARATOGA SPECIAL
TRAINS AND THE ALBANY BoAT-PHAsEs OF
OPINION DEvELoPED-CoMMENTs ON THE CLAIMS
OF THE SEVERAL CANDIDATES.
A large number of the delegates from this
city TO the Republican state Convention started yester-
day for the of their labors The morning Saratoga
special tain which left the Grand Central Depot at
o'clock carried number Of representative Republicans,
among whom Judge Robertson, Chauncey NJ
! Dcpew Excise Commissioner Jacob NJ Patterson,jr,
Chairman of the Republican Central Committee OF this
city, Aldermen Hess and Pinckney ex-senator Lain
beer, Gen. John COchrane, Benjamin +. Manierrc,
Charles Blakie Hugh Gardner, g. b. butcher,
James Thompson, and j. j. OBuen. with
the exception Of Messrs. Manerre and Cochrane
these belonged to the regular Customhouse delegation
They denied, however, that they were going in the
special interest Mr. Cornell OF other candidate
1t seemed to be the impression of those who per-
sonally favored the nomination OF Mr. Cornell that his
would not be pressed before the Convention,
especially if strong opposition to him should be
manifested While waiting for the train the remark was
repeatedly made by members OF the delegation that they
will no ginplo
best that could be found, it not time for
individual preferences receive consideration. IL it
should prove that Mr. Cornell the choice OF the Con-
venon they would be pleased TO give him their support
otherwise lie must expect IT, There were several
who believed Mr. Evarts ex-Goy. Morgan would make
the most successful candidate
The $3.50 Saratoga special train in the afternoon also
carried several of the prominent delegates few min
utes before the train started Gov. Tdcn appeared in
the line at the ticket window, and entered car in which
were seated Sheridan Shook, Thomas Murphy, Chester
A. Arthur and George Bliss. Hugh Hastings was also
among the delegates went by this train. The Brook
lyn delegation represented by Alderman b. Fisher,
John W. Harman, Scion r. Smith, Robert G.. McCord,
Franklin Woodruff, Samuel Mclean Alfred Doron T. c.
Cron. Eugene Bcrri and f. b. French. James Otis or
Suffolk County started for Saratoga at the same time
+. d. Webster well known local Brooklyn politician In
former years. also among the delegates The Brook
lyn representatives claimed that Stewart L. WOOdfOrd
would receive the unanimous support OF the delegation
on the first ballot. name, they said, would be pre-
sented by Brooklyn although someof the delegates were
opposed TO him His ward il said had elected
two delegates in opposition to his interests leading
politican remarked that Mr. WOOdOrd " the dark
in the race" and while there no hope Of nom
mating him by his strength in the Convention,
events might shape themselves as to make him the
available man. He good stump speaker and, II
nominated, would take of his coat and make a
vigorous Several delegates expressed them
selves strongly in favor OF exGov. Morgan, ana
it was asserted that the chances of his nomination
had improved considerably within the past few days
delegate apparently well informed in regard to tie
situation stated that many Republicans feared that sem
ator Conkng would assert his power leader and his
services to the party and by that means would compel
the Convention nominate candidate subscryient to
his interests Ex-GOy. Morgan, il conceded, would
acceptable TO the people well as the politicians out
IL was believed he would not oppose Senator Conklgs
wishes and make contest for the nomination. One OF
the leading members OF the Republican party in this
ctv on the train expressed his firm conviction that MI
Morgan sould be nominated, and in that event, he
added Gov Tidens prospects for the Presidency were
hopeless
While the politicians grouped together in the
railroad waug-rOom George william Curtis entered
quietly and almost unobserved took his place in the cars
He declined talk the probable result OF the Con-
ycntOn saying that he had just returned from the coun
try, and scarcely knew how matters stood
GOV Tden appeared worn and comparatively feeble,
go much so that several Of the delegates spoke OF IT, ana
remarked that his portraits the election banners,
which gave him round, ta face and youthful appear
ance, were almost carcatures.
The steamer ST. John Of the Peoples line crowded
with delegates last evening to the Republican and
Liberal State Conventions. Among the wellknoWn
politicians on board Charles ". Goddard Gen. T.
b. Gates Luke G. Ryder, Major Timer Vim. Richardson,
ex-Clork of the Assembly; Gen. f. b. Fowler Major A.
c. Tate and Major Thomas Bell Of Brooklyn, Ellwood
T. rhorpc Major willard Bullard Gen. Joshua owen,
Z. b Seaman, Captain OF the Port; william Hepburn,
Austin Inake, william Uarr, jr., g. t. POhamus, Gen.
George W. Palmer Col Ethan Allen Thos. f. Stewart,
Postmaster Talbot OF Brooklyn, o. W. Brennan A j. H.
Duganne A. N Cole, State Senator, John NJ Crane ana
Col jeremiah Palmer The Independent Republicans
were confident Of recognition by the Convention, ana
claimed that their delegates included some OF the best
names OF the country wellknown local poit cian ex-
nressed the belief that the "machine" being in the
hands OF Senator Conklng and his adherents in pubic
Offices throughout the state. no candidate couid DC
named without his sanction. He might think 1t wise TO
withdraw Mr.. Cornell, and II he should VIII
draw him the indications pointed to the nomination
of Senator Robertson of Westchester ExGov. Morgan
aspred to scat in the Cabinet and did not wish TO DC
Governor again. Moreover, he was fully In accord with
Mr. Conlng and would accept whatever line of action
te leaders agreed upon. Nearly all the delegates ex-
nrcssed the opinon that while Mr.. Conkng might not
succeed i'm nominating his candidate. IL would be unwlse
TO nominate any ono against his determined opposition
on account of the value OF his services to the party In
the campaign.
Many of the delegates 10 the Liberal Republican Con
ycntion which will meet tomorrow In Saratoga lel
EeyrYorl; Yesterday Cen John Cocranc and the Hen
r. f. Manierre went 10 Saratoga on the carly morning
train. and large number OF delegates took the evening
boat including Thomas T. Stewart, Charles T. PoIha-
mus Frederick Gugcl, G. =. Shaw, and c. i. Brentord
full list OF delegates hai been elected IN the Assembly