The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-25
Representative Democrats Assem-
bling at Albany.
a. Movement as to Presiden-
tial Nominations.
Opinions Of Judge Church on the
Present Party Crisis.
THE WEST TO HAVE THE CALL.
Ineligibility or Governor Tilden
Discussed.
ALBAsy, May "a, 1876.

ALBANY, Nay a. 1875
4 large number OF leading democratic politicians
rom different parts OF tho State IN Albany to-day
and IL Ii evident that movement of importance
d going which enlists the sympathy OF the repro
sentative men OF the party. Among those who have
been seen around the hotels this morning ara A. +.
Laning, OF Erie county; James s. Thaycr, OF New
York; Dewitt Litticohn, az Oswego Canal Commits
sioner Walrath cx-Lieutenant Governor Beach, Henry
Tildcn, the Governors brother; ex-Attorncy General
Champlln and Others reminding of the days when
sIegislature is in session The general topic 81
Tersation among them has been the Presidential
nation and the probable position or the Now York
delegation At st. Louis, and the prevailing sentiment
appears TO BIO opposed to the Of any New York
candidate the National Convention and In favor Of
the support Of nominee who will be likely TO unite
the democracy OF New York.
This, It Is thought cannot DO accomplished by the
nomination OF any New York candidate who has yet
been named and hence the feeling seems to favor the
support OF an outsider by the New York delegates IN
less some New York name against which local pre-
udice exists should be presented BY other State,
- Governor Scymour's namc presented by Ohio
In 1868
VIEWS OF JUDGE CHURCH.
Being DESTROYS Of asccraining the views Of the lead
and tho Court OF Appeals being Session. the HERALD
correspondent visited Judge Church to-day, the
adjournment Of the Court Of Appeals Judge Church,
who positively declines TO enter upon any political
discussion to submit 10 what the news
papers style Interviewing SO long as he occupies
his present position at the head of the highest
judicial tribunal of the State, nevertheless quite
willing 10 express his personal views the political
situation Judge Church has been times elected
10 public Offices Of honor trust aud has each
occasion run ahead Of his ticket his majority Tor Chief
Justice Of the Court OF Appeals having been about
DO 000 yet he has been office seeker and has
twice declined to allow his name to be used as the
democratic candidate for Governor when no could
demanded the nomination. In 1858 Judge Church was
unanimously presented to the Democratic National
Convention In Now York. by the New York delegation
a. their first choice without any solicitation
effort ON his part to secure the honor Judge
Church, In conversation to-day, remarked
that while his political sentiments remain
unchanged and fully accord with the principles Of
tho democratic party, with which he has always acted
his feelings OF mere craftsmanship have become much
modified since his occupation OF aeat on the BENCH
and he finds that he look with more liberation
upon tho Vows OF his political opponents and has
aoubt that the large majority Of people Of all political
parties honestly desire to promote the good OF tho
indispensable to reform the abuses which have DO.
some chronic and which 1t would be impracticable for
any republican administration, however honestly
disposed, 10 wholly remove. The Chief Justice bc-
licves that without In the least disturbing the
settled issues Of the war or the constitutional
amendments, the South DO restored to state Of
prosperity by kind treatment, by stimulating feeling
Of mutual interest and by leaving the people OF the
South TO enjoy the blessings OF se.govcrnmsnt TO the
same extent TO which they enjoyed by people Of
other portions Of the country Upon tho duty OF
tightening the heavy burdens o. taxation now resting
spon tho people Judge Church was very emphatic. In
Dther ocal POSITIONS he says. he has given that SUBJ
ect much attention, and he is deeply impressed with
The importance OF returning TO the practice OF the
rictest economy public well private affairs
that the civil service may be restored to its former
purity and tho people. be bcttor fitted to appreciate
and honor simple republican form of government.
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES..
Judge Church declines to discuss the personal merits
or prospects of candidates, that being matter on
which individual opinions will necessarily differ, and
which belongs exclusively to the National Convention.
At tho same time he does hesitate TO say that no
kinks II the West agree upon candidate the
domination ought 70 be cheerfuy accorded that sec
lion, and In this connection he gratied TO observe
that tho that have been mentioned in conncc-
IToSluency gentlemen
capacity and integrity. He expresses the
doncc tho delegation from this State and has
doubt that they will judciousy for tho harmony
and welfare Of the party and OF the country.
no APPREHENSION OF BREAK.
In regard 70 the correspondence of the HERALD from
Columbus, published to-day. Judge Church, In reply
= question. stated that he has apprehension Of
break division Of the democracy any Issue
candidate he confidently anticipates that the
Of tho ST. Louis Convention will be acceptable all
sections or the country. The whole nation has deep
interest in the growth and prosperity OF Tho wes and
New York. above all other States must be the close
friend OF that important of country the
vclopmcnt Of tho West means the increase
OF the metropolis In population, wealth and
importance. There can DE no diversity Of
Interest. there should be no irreconcilablo
antagonism Of views between the wcst and our own
Bate; and no doubt tho HERALD says, salutation
aud elaboration the National Convention will bring
about harmony and union which Will prove bene-
Acial TO the party and to the country
no rKxriSG RIVALRY.
Although Judge Church refuses tQcxpress any opin-
Ions tae merits and prospects OF the several can
Aidates for publication, not deeming II becoming his
judicial once to thus to throw himself into the
campaign. tho kind expressions he used toward all
whose names were mentioned TO him show an absence
Of all feeling OF rivalry or Jealousy on MS part wh'ch
may well commend itself to those who take q moro
active interest in the nomination
sURrKIsg PARTY
Albany has boon the tonight Of sort OF politi
cal surprise party which may have important influence
On the OF the democratic Presidential nomina
ton, and cannot fail 10 seriously impair If IT does not
entirely destroy Governor Tdens chances Of success
~ ST. Louis number or representative democrats
from different parts OF the State having found
themselves together IN this city, como IN at
tendance on tho Court Of Appeals and some other
business, determined hold consultation with view
considering the political situation and take into
consideration what measures be adopted TO pre-
vent tho disruption of tho democratic party in this
State and tie risk Of defeat in The nation through m
fnjudici0us nomination VI 81. Louis. They got
gether at the elegant mansion Of judge Parker about