New-York tribune., 1876-09-04
THE FEELING AMONG THE LEADERS.

decnati0n to allow the Of hIs o candidate
for Governo-
THE FEELING AMONG THE LEADERS.
WHAT JOHN KELLY, STATE SENATOR BIxBY, AND
OTHERS sAY--PRoBABrIITY THAT A NEW CON-
YENTIoN WILL BE CALLED-PossIBLE CANDI-
DATES FOR THE VACANT PLACE.
The Democrats of New York were in O state
of dependency Saturday and Sunday almost great
as their exultaton Thursday when they first learned
OF cxGov. SeymOurs nomination. The disappearance of
reading Democratic politicians from their accustomed
haunts marked during the sessions of the Sara
toga Convention What few Democrats could be reached
would say little, and generally advised watching and
waiting"
general thing Democrats said that 1t was no longer
Of any TO look Mr.. Seymour The situation had
become depressing enough already to the State and
national prospects Of the party Every renewal OF the
ridiculous importantly with Mr. Seymour only served
advertise more and the imbeciy Of the party
managers, and they thought Tildcn without
responsibity-and to spread the impression that the
Democratic hopeesss its salvation
depended alone amabe respected politician
fortunately of decayed health and consequently very
sure of being able to discharge the duties Of Governor
elected. Such decided sentiments common to
the rank and file than TO the city and ward politicians
some of whom said they were yet clnging to straw
They expected the mystery to be solved to-day and said
that Mr.. Seymour must either accept say
explicitly and rrevocably that he could not be their
ddate. Then they wanted convention, the old
recalled. The general sentiment was strongly
against leaving the choice OF a candidate to the State
Central Committee The advice that Seymours be
printed the ballot and in the baot-box whether
he would or no, was accepted by trling number tho
majority recevingit with astonishment and disgust and
placing IT on line with the at Saratoga which
the OF their sorrow To-day 1t was thought
some wisdom would be counseled. On Thursday 1t
was frequently remarked that the Executive Commit
tee OF the State Committee would be In session at the
Metropolitan Hotel and 1t was expected that the first
would then be made to repair Of the injury
The Republicans expressed themselves both amazed
and amused at the mudde the Democrats had made Of
their chances in this sate which they placed at to so
for Morgan Many professed to be sad at the pros
pec Of having Mr. Seymour for chief opponent they
thought his record would certainly secure his de-
feat.
JOHN KELLY's OPINION
A reporter of THE TRIBUNE called upon
John Kelly at his residence last evening at Thirty
eighth-s and gton-ave and asked his opinion
TO probable action OF the Democratic State Central
Committee. Mr. Kelly said that the Executive Com
mittee OF the State Central Committee would meet at
the Metropolitan Hotel Thursday at IL o'clock Until
then nothing could be done. II the committee de-
cided to call the old convention again or
provide for q new one tho nomination could
be made by the 18th OF the month. II well known
that the old convention would nominated Carkson
n Potter by large majority II Mr.. Seymours name had
not been sprung upon it. Under the altered circum
1t impossible TO indicate the choice OF the
convention. New combinations might be mado and a
new man chosen. There was plenty OF time Mr. Kelly
added, for thorough and, he believed successful can
vass The refusal OF Mr.. Seymour TO accept the nomna
ton would be forgotten In the excitement OF the
contest and the party would work heartily for the suc
cess OF the ticket.
VIEWS OF FRANCIS NJ BiXBY.
In conversation last evening with reporter
of THE TRIBUNE. Senator Francis NJ Bixby said that up
10 Yesterday morning had believed that under the pc
cuar OF the and the singulary com
plmentary manner in which the nomination had been
made ex-Gov. Seymour would yet accept the nomina
ton. The kilograms published yesterday morning, he
admitted. however, seemed 10 leave no doubt ,that
another candidate must now be selected z" There u
one thing certain" he continued, "the nomina
ton of Seymour not putup job as has been
asserted on the part of anybody. Isaw Gov Tden on
the saturday before convention and his mind at that
time was evidently made In favor OF any one can
didate although he probably would nave preferred Mr
Hewitt Ex-Gov. ScymOurs nomination came about In
this way OF there were several candidates each
having his earnest adhcrents meeting OF the Anti
Tamnany delegates held in Congress Hall before
the meeting of the convention, at which IL was agreed 10
support seymour and DorshemeT and in accordance win
this agreement one OF our nunlner Mr' BROOKE
brought forward his nomination IN the convention
There was no cOnnivsnce nor couson nor any UNFAIR
undermined
know certainly anything about the matter but think
Gov Tildens second choice DOrsbeDcr. Severthe
less after the nomination Of Seymour he would DOUBT
less have been glad to have him accept DorsheimeTs
chances were very injured by the bunglng manner
in which he was nominated Almost any would nave
done 1t as well any politician should nave
done 1t much better. Although 1t has been
stated TINT the convention adjourned without passing
resolution authorizing the State Committee TO I'LL vacan
ces yet this is mistake Such resolution was passed
tho day tho convention adjourned. II IL were some
minor place that was to be filed, the work might be
done by the committee but II ia tho first place on tho
ticket convention will most unque5tlonaby reassem
bie do think there will be another election OF del
egates as this would only Involve unnecessary work In
most cases the delegates would probably be re-
turned The convention will not meet however. before
next week"
"Itis somewhat difficult" Mr. Bixby continued, " 10
say now who will probably be the choice OF the next
convention, although either Sanford t. Church Rufus
w. Peckhan, in my opinion, will have as good chance
at others. should not be surprised to
Judge Church taken up very much as exGov. Seymour
was In any other than Presidential campaign, Clark
son Potter would be the strongest the Democrats
could select In the State lie Is Of fine ability and
very excellent every way. but by taking certain
portions OF his speech in Congress- TO which reference
was made in the recent convention, the State ticket
necessarily be placed somewhat the defensive
and consequently think the ticket would not be as
strong Just at the present time as II could
be made by the nomination OF some other man.
AS 10 the effect that the nomination OF Seymour and his
subsequent refusal to accept will have upon the chances
Of eleotng the Democratic State and National tickets
this FALL II the election 70 take place next week,
II might make some difference In the number Of Demo
cratic votes poed but have nine weeks before
election, shall be able to the lost ground
any has been lost am firm believer in the idea that