The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-20
AFTER THE CONVENTION.
From the Cincinnati Gazette

From the Cincinnati Gazette.
Everybody acquainted with politics knows General
John A. Cochranc, the blum, demcnstrativc, earnest
persistent leader Of men, who prominent four
years ago in this same Exposition Hail. when Horace
Greeley was nominated He was not q delegate TO the
present Convention but he present. aud remained
observer Of the proceedings the close
Mr. Cochrane did not indicate any sorrow In his
or in his countcnance the contrary, he seemed to
be buoyant His opinion was sought rather because
OF his well known leadership OF quite large class in
New York or liberal republicans
..Wel," said he, 'the liberals or New York have
been DESTROYS such for the Presidency they
could consistently support within the lines OF the
publican party Their anxiety do SO was 50 great
as induce number OF them 10 attend this Conven-
tion delegates, but outside parties deeply
terested in the result They have favored class Of
candidates., rather than any special one Some In
dividuas however, have evinccd preferences for one
aud another OF the candidatcs wh0 uniformly, thcy
thought, were opposed TO the influence which i'm
administration. SO Hayes, and BIaiue, AMI WASH
burnc Brlstow have been included by them in the
class OF candidates whom they could support Now.
there beng no known objection 10 the record or
character Of Governor Hayes. yet his nomination hav
ing been the product OF union between Governor
Morton . friends and those OF Senator ConklIng, gen.
tlcmen who were both Objectionable candidates TO the
liberals, there may arise suspicion in the minds Of
tho liberals and that class OF men that Governor
Hayes II elected, would tall under their influence
such suspicion might affect their support OF ham,
ut therefore behooves the friends Of Governor
Hayes by any legitimate method. to disspaic any
such suspicion; liz which event. PROFESSIONALLY, Gov
Hayes would command Their cordial and undI-
vded support
1.-The Vice Presidential nomination of Mr.. Wheeler
recommends itself 10 the independent men oil New
York doubtless the liberals viii patiently and fully
the Claims vi the ticket and give ali the pos
siblc support which consistency win their principles
and desire 10 vote within the republican party will
enable them TO do. have doubt the contest 10
largely the issues Of the war, In the last
election and that the memories OF the war; the sleeve
less arm the vacant char but not the bloody SHIRT,
will have leading place In the Issues Of the cam
paign. y
General Cochrane is apparently himself satisfied with
the work OF the Convention and be reasonably
confident that the liberals of New York wii In Novem-
Der, with The republican party.
george William Curtis .was we'll satisfied, he said,
"with tho days work Hayes not my first choice,
but he represents the reform clement and will
rally 10 his support all the Brisow strength OF the East
He Is candidate whom Harpers Weekly will be proud
to support. Wheeler, TOO, IS 10 every way deserving
the confidence and support OF the people He has been
IN Congress continuously Tor eight years and believe
him TO be pure, honorable public servant He viii
carry New York by a large majority"
Hon. Carl schurz thought the nomination OF Hayes
and Wheeler would bring back the party all who cft
II 1917. He could cnceriuily support the ticket