The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-27

trct conventions, called TO choose district delegates
name each four delegates ut large II any four
named by majority OF the district conventions
they declared duly elected In OF failure 10
elect by majority vote tho tour arc selected by the State
The rag baby has numerous dcvotecs In Alabama, and
they have looked very naturally 10 the West as the
rock OF their salvation. The Alabama Representatives
report decided revolution IN the sentiment OF their
State on the subject OF the Presidency. six months
ago, say they, Hendricks the favore, but to-day
Tilden has long way the lead. Not that they love
Tuen more but they are coming to regard him as an
sssenuai 70 success.
Florida Is close State with the average chances In
favor OF The republicans The democrats have, how
ever, one United States Senator and one Representa-
tivc-the latter Judge Finley admitted rs contestant
Of the negro Walls Reports IRON Florida repre-
sent the democrats greatly encouraged by Judge
Finlcy's admission 10 the House, they having had
htte hopes OF his election. Surprised ut their own
accomplishment they propose 10 enter political con-
future more encrgetically and deermincdly.
Judge Finley the lorda delegation VIII not BIO
instructed, and he is not aware Of any capitalization
OF public opinion on the great question.
MISSISSIPPI.
The democratic Representatives from Mississippi in
clude some OF the most influential members of tho
House, among them beng Lamar Hooker, Singleton
aud Money. They give invariably hard money votes.
Mr. Money, whose opportunities ms President Of the
Mississippi Press Association especially good Tor
learning popular sentiment OF his State sangune
that his people for Tildcn and Will send deega
ton in his favor 10 ST. Loua He says the papers arc
coming out for Yilden quito generally. What they
mississippi above all things. Mr. Moaey says,
is change in the national administration, and the
democracy OF his State will not stop 70 inquire
what a candidates currency notions are or what
his opinions OF the tariff but Will accept any who
gives promise of lifting them out OF the and sett
them the high road 10 the prosperity they enjoyed
before the war From all he can learn OF Mr.. Tilden
Mr. Money believes him to be not only tho most avail
able candidate, but the best for the rgency
New York vote tho Electoral College he holds TO
be vital success until he be convinced that
other candidate carry New York more surely
he Is for Tilden.
m n
In connection with the situation Of the Presidential
question, viewed by Congressman from the State
OF MISSISSIPPI your correspondent was ut the pains TO
seek IRON Hon. L. q G. Lamar. the distinguished Mis-
sIssippi orator, his views at some length Colonel
Lamar is recognized as one OF the foremost Represent
Of tho south in Congress, and he 10 credited
by his political opponents with being broad and
liberal In his views. As the chairman OF the Demo-
cratic Congressional he occupies position IN
h. party which invests with SPECIAL importance his
utteranccs follows, on tho political situation. 1t
will be remembered that he recently elected United
States Senator lie will take his scat In the Senate
Chamber next March,
CoRhEspoxDENr-wha is the prevailing feeling In
the South as 10 the st. LOUIS nomi necsf
Colonel LAMAR-we sir, great as ID her interest in
the ST. Louis Convention, she feels fully deep
anxiety about the action OF the Cincinnati Convention
CoRRRsPoxDENT-Whyy
Colonel LAMAR-For this reason: Whoever may be
the nominee St. Louis tho South feels that he
will be a national and will do justice 10 all Sec
tons. But II narrow, SECTIONAL man should be nom
mated at Cincinnati his election, which possible
event, as all must admit would be most caamitous TO
the Southern people OF both races II would proong
the rule OF prescription and alienation and greatly de-
lay restoration OF ratcrnal feeling and national
prosperity, to say nothing OF constitutional govern
meni There are republicans at the North of broad
and generous views whose nomination and election
would DO much less disastrous TO tho South
and who might therefore more nearly
divide the Of some OF States II Is matter
regret that tho pocy Of that party has up this
time forced tho white people OF tho SOUTH who have
tho intelligence wealth and moral culture into
alliance with OF the great national parties excu-
svcly 1t is an evil to any country, and especially to
lint. 40 hnPh N inav oruhl
law OF self preservation We would rejoice should tho
republican party adopt broad and just national pol
ICY oven by doing IT should carry portion OF the
Southern States For whether the republican nominee
be eced not II important to the Southern people
that he be whose spirit and influence snail rep
resent tho lust and national elements Of that party
and thus soften the antag0nism between Southern re-
pubicans and democrats we'll as promote the work
Of harmony between the sections. The South cher
ishes no schemes sectional ascendancy In tho APP
preaching Presidential contest Tho issues and con-
hcts about the Of slavery the struggles tor tho
balance OF power 10 protect slavery in the Union and
the endences secession to maintain II out OF the
Union have all disappeared from American politics, and
with them the aspirat ions which they gave birth to.
CoRREspoNDENr-W Whom do you think the South
prefers the 81 LOUIS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Thur
man, Hancock, Davis, Tiloen or Bayardy
conscious OF preference There certain States
considered essential tho success OF the party
the next election, and within the reach OF success.
Now the who, upon consultation with our North
friends u Is determined can most surely carry
those States, is and will DO the choice OF the South II
upon that consultation Hendricks or Thurman or Han
cock Davis, Tilden be found 10 combine the ee.
OF strength necessary 10 carry those states any
one these Will acceptable to the S0uh and all the
South would support him cheerIuy and cordially II
they think Bayard ID the man, all the south will sup
port him chcerfuy and cordially, and some Of us with
CoaRKsroypExr-Do you think there IS an alliance
between the south aud West upon q common policy
and IA common candidate?
Colonel IAxAR-l have evidence Of IL There has
been idea that alliance Is natural one; but
all efforts to combine the two upon common policy
lad.
WILL think always prove illusive and disappointing
to the South. The truth is II We are to have real
union there should be no scctionalism or combine
tions sections SUCH but subordnation Of each
part supposed interest TO the interest OF The whole
and each should seek It's greatness aud prosperity In
the greatness and prosperity o. the whole
Louisiana Is strongly committed to hard money. Her
Representatives show no sympathy in their votes for
the greenback hercsy Tor any scheme that does not
look TO return to specie payments As TO the PrcsI-
dency they agree IN expressing unbounded admiration
They look upon Tilden as tho embodiment
not only Of sound financial ideas, but also
OF the longing for administrative reform
which the country feels keenly. General
Gibson IN especially pronounced in his opinion that
Governor Tiluen is III man for the emergency. Thur
man Is very highly respected by the louisiana demo-
supported preference to 1ildcn. Unoer all the
cunslances there is reason TO doubt that Tildcn Will
have the Louisiana delegation solid, and most certainly
against any Western or sreenback rival
TEXAS.
the Lone Star'' STATE tnc people know no Otnor
money but gold and silver. Even during the war,
when the south flooded with Confederate paper,
the sturdy Texans persisted IN refusing TO touch the
stuff and maintained the gold basis in their CONNER
cia transactions throughout The Texas delegation In
Congress Is one OF the abes from the SOUTH and its
have consistently been IN all tests the side OF
resumption, with single exception. When Holman
made his last attempt to repeal the resumption
act MIR. Reagan. Of Texas, Jcn Davis old
Postmaster General changed front along with
Sam Randall and voted Tor Holman's motion.
But hard money Is thoroughly ingrounded
IN the faith OF the Texas democracy and candidate
OF the opposite school VIII have any consideration
there Mr. Schlcichcr, the ''hcavy weight" Of the
House and ono OF It's soundcst members as well, says
the preferences OF Texas hrs for Bayard and then
for fildcn. What the people particularly want in
candidate now, Mr. Schlccher says, honesty and Of
the aggressive order. Hendricks Is undoubtedly rs
honest rildcn but the latter has had airer oppor
tunny make his hatred Of corruption prominent
before tho people. Mr. Schlcicher believes that
administrative reform Is OF the most vital Of
the campaign, aud that Tilden's record in lighting
rings and corruption largely reducing taxation
his State SHOWS him 10 be the man for the times
Ito believes that the policy Of the SOUTH making
a nomination at ST. Louis to join with New York ana
the other States OF the North which expected
furnish democratic electoral votes Texas viii, her
REPRESENTATIVES say. 90 Tor the that stands the