The New York herald., 1876-10-29
NEW YORK POLITICS.
Progress of the Campaign in the
City Of New York.
A PECULIARLY MIXED CANVASS.
Tammany Hall Candidates and
Their Prospects.
THE TREACHERY SCARE.
A PECULIARLY MIXED CANVASS.
THE TREACHERY SCARE.
The Conference Committees Still
Unable to Agree.


ever before been in this city. II is marvel OF
which 40 give iui explanation During tho
past week vigorous efforts have been made by our
statesmen TO unrave the tangled knots and harmonize
the conflicting elements which oppose Tammany Hail.
Night and day caucus and conference have been held
In all parts OF the city; secret consultations havo
taken place between political leaders; tho antTam-
manyites, Germans and independent citizens party
awaited with breathless anxiety the OF the
pubcans; couriers ana poacemakers were despatched
from headquarters to another, yet the intr,gucs
went on, and really nothing of tangible nature has
resulted Ii has been a bedlam OF confusion and wire
pulling. Night has been turned into day by the
mysterious political Warwicks who claim TO rule US by
right OF succession. Botcd doors carefully kept IN
side the murmurinss of discontcnted delegates. Al
The Fifth Avenue Hotel, Astor House, Monument
House, Irving Hall and No 100 Fifth avenue daily con-
6denta gatherings have been held by the The
whole situation proves particular puzzle 10 the Tam
many opposition leaders The Wgwam flung her
banner TO the breeze, ornamented with the name Of
smith Ely, Jr., for Mayor. my candidate policy
was abolished Its abandonment struck terror into
the hearts OF the opposition. Since then "sea Of
lrouble' has surrounded the deliberations The .ac-
lions struggled against the other until looked as
II they would all 80 pieces. The quotation became
truthtuy apparent
So false is faction and so smooth a liar
As that u never nad u side entire.
COMBINATION PROSPECTS
OF course the topic which usurped the exclusive at
tcnton Of our city politicians for the past few days
related TO the prospects OF com b!nation ticket IN op
position 10 Tammany Hall IL conce led on all
sides that ticket oil this character headed by Andrew
II. Green for Mayor, would prove strong one. The
elements ready TO combine Of such temper as
10 secure tho organization Of formidable body an
tagonstic the ambitions OF tho Wigwam. Since the
dav hat Ter hal
boen rest for this opposition. Tho leaders have
been hieing hither and thther in quest OF vantsge
points Tor the onslaught They havo been feeling the
pulse OF tho public and of ono another at the samo
time. No could tell what alliances might be made
br what aniagonsms crop up The situation. thcIe-
lore. was chaotic. The elements OF solid strength
Ioatcd about, but it needed master hand to weld
hem together.
sASGUISE ENEMIES TAMXASY HALL
Dontend that tho county ticket OF that ganzaton
with he exception Of Smith Ely, JE, is doomed TO
sertan defeat II tho outside elements unite with
pubcans placing first class ticket In the held
Fhe anti-Tammanytes Germans and citizens party
we're perfectly willing to go into the combination with
republicans in case they could get just representa-
hon upon the ticket The opposition within ropubli-
IAN ranks to this programme arose principally from
sfce-holders and their conicdaratcs The masses OF
he party favor the combination 1t is on the latter
argue in favor OF running their iavorite for the Mayor
atty, either with without republican Endorsement.
They contend that it would be material help to Mr.
rlden canvass II tho Comptroller could bc induced to
stand the brunt of the battle IN this city backed
by the Germans, independents citizens and
anti-Tammanytea 1t is claimed that 10000
votes be obtain ed Green the republican side
even II ne is Endorsed by that party. The demo-
cratic national tickets would then alone be
from the boxes OF the combinatonists Many re-
pubiicans favorable to Green, IS contcnded might
thus be induced to cast their ballots, without scratch
Ing, for Samuel j. rilden.
The figures put forward by supporters Of this argu
ment stand as follows
Straight republican. $4,000
Inde pendcnts, Germans and anti ramInany. 90 coo
According 10 this statement, which might DO con-
sidcred rather visionary In certain quarters Green
would be elected Mayor by plurality OF TO- 600. The
other side emphatically assert IN contradiction that
the entire republican would be poied by tho rcg-
uars, and that Green could not draw any OF II away
This conception OF tho prospects would undoubtedly
leave Tanmany master OF the ned, ana tho figures
might stand thus
Green Ticket Regular republican. as 900
Independent -. 1000 Tammany.. ........ 10000
Germans ....-..... lo,O0o
Anti-Tammany 80. 10000
Total............ 10000
II will be that under either proposition, sup
posing that Green remains in the nei without the IN
dorscment OF the republicans, his candidacy, whether
successful or otherwise will result considerable ad.
vantage 10 the democratic Presidential nominee.
TAMMANY
stands a compact army. Its ouiposts and pickcts
have been called in subordinate officers placed in
command, pcrcmptory orders given TO close up the
ranks while straggcrs threatened with political
aoSth ha sItr army Is
ed by Smith Ely, Jr,, tried and faithful officer.
During the past week commoton has been felt in
Tho ranks various Causes An aggressive warfare
has commenced in certain quarters against some
OF the cand ida,es on the ticket Then rumors hav"
gone forth as 10 breach between Governor Tden and
Mr. John Kelly. but positive contradictions were given
TO such by the gentlemen most Interested IN
their truth or ialsity IL not iikcy that MI hey
would 20 SO IN his expressed enmty to the demo.
cratic Presidential candidate as 10 play the political
Benedict Arnolo at time when the eyes OF ths wholc
country watch this great canvass with the most IN
tense anxiety.
The lates, attitude assumed ny James Brien ana
John Morrssey insurgent cheis has gwen rise 10
considerable speculation me natter stands nS ~ po.,
and her focs may be compared to thai OF the Gar
toward the turk and the servian insurgents; ne u
not IN open war with tho Wigwam, but his followers
MI The ranks OF the opposition lie drew out OF anti
Tammany and recived a notable impetus from Chairman
Schalsr. Tho proposition as 10 union between lam
many and her anti was approved by HIM: lie was
beaten, and Mr.. Kelly went ahead with his ticket
Morrjssey received recognition, and he T. regarded
VI ura,ent as out OF active service II proper combi-
ticket is placed In the field Mr. Norrssey declares
that he Will support 1t In opposition 10 Iammany hai
No one can question his allegiance TO Governor Iideh
and mo national ticket He has always been an en-.
Ihusastic supporter Of the reform Goyernor ana VIII
moi allow his preference local issues to interfere
viii national matters. O'BrIcn welds the entire
power OF The anll-Tanmany machine, and whcr-
ever no goes Will follow the majority 2, ,he
mc,ubcrs OF that organization. hc made =
slruege for harmony and UNION between tne
democratic hosts but certain Tamfnany leaders WOMB
MOI recognize his clam and the cnort nileu "itn'n
mo nas week he has held his iorces well 10 hand me
Tam many organ through rs conference ana
executive conmlIeos, has presented bold IRONY 70
,ne zoo ana now they propose to nominate straieh
ticket or their own II s rumored, however 'na' sit
Eys friends have been at work among ,ne ians INV