The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-08


crnor Tlden is unsurpassed In tho political history of
tho country. His agents at work every hero,
not alone in this State but in every State OF the Union
Each election district will be nvasset, far rs
pamphlet, voice and pen do The work cnectualy.
In the last election for Governor tho people witnessed
political change which few could anticipate. Cen
era Dix had been chosen Governor IN the fall of 1872
by majority OF some 10000. Tho figures COM
plotely reversed Two years later Tho returns from
tho ballot boxes OF the entire State showed tho follow
ing
Iiiden. l6 39l
............. 500 076
Tiiden's majority. 503l7
Democrats claim that tho s,me influences nre ut
work to-day still Incn sicd than when ~ ncle
Sammy emerged from his fight with tho ring
thieves and bucklcd his for bout with
tho Centennial Dix. Reform then the wnschword
Surely such battle cry must now moro easily reach
the hearts OF tho since tho corrupt names of
Bciknap Babcock, Robson and others have beer en-
bazoncd the banner OF republican national ad-
minstration.
REPUBLICAN OUTLOOK.
Tho mixed state of tho republican canvass also gives
heart to the democrats. 1t is undeniablc that the
party OF "high moral idcas' is completely at sea in
this State The enemies OF Mr. Conkling achieved a
victory that brilliant statesman ut Cincinnati and
citaae of the "blond Senator" whcelcrs nom,na.
ton for tho Vice Presidency, engineered and carried
through by Conklinss enemies, severe blow at
the political prestige of the latter gentleman as far as
the control Of New York State Is concerned Then
TO the front the oily Fcuton, with cat-ikc step
and soft manners He has been lett out IN tho cold for
some time lie now proposes to arraign tho power
that Inns left him for several years quietly enjoying tho
iuxurics of country life AT jamestown.
That nimitabIc instructor in good breeding and elc-
CANT manners George William Curtis swclls the hosts
OF republican rciormcrs, wbilo the Union League
stands approvingy behind and pats the distinguished
editor the back. senator William ii. Robertson,
from his farm IN Wcstchester county, looks carefully
over the field, while his nervous colleague the '.Bald
Eagle Of that locality, Major General aud oxSpcaker
James W. Hustled, dances round the outskirts watch
for an opportunity TO fire OF his sharp political
mtracusc whenever occasion offers Both these dis
tInguished Westchcstcr lights voted Tor Blaine
cinnati when they got anything like fair chance
They stand with their battaons in the centre of the
battlefield coors ny,pg drums beating sabrcs flash
ing, ready to move either SHE OF the cncmys works
whenever victory is assured ana the Robertson
Hu,lcd flag be far advanced in the political fray
From Ithaca is waited the name OF Mr. Andrew n.
White, President OF Cornell University.
promise candidate for Governor. The curious state
ment forth that Senator Conkling wishes 10 shelvc
A. b. Cornell to make way for the university sage.
THIS cannot be possible. II Mr. Cornell wants The
nomination as far MS machine power and the nsages OF
the party' 20 he certainly entitled to IT, He tho
faithful lieutenant who has ever promptly unshcathed
his R,terng sword to strike down the opponents Of
his TREND Conking At Syracuse no invinciblc;
Cincinnati he stuck to his colors until the very
moment, when the Convention orokc aud over 10
Rutherford Is. Hayes The regime crush
him. The war-worn veterans, the politicians who have
practically guided the republican helm in city and
for years stand by him. What will he the rcsults
Events OF the 23d or oath OF August at Saratoga
alone answer.
ON HE crest Of wave OF rebellion are carried the
names OF +. ID. Morgan and William N. Evarts But
II Is said that the latter gentleman will accept.
AS Tor Mr.. Morgan oil and water cannot very WE'LL
neither the trends of the "millonnaIc chant
and the Conkling army
The republicans o, this State cannot, therefore,
be classcd particularly ms happy family" They
must heat the long ROLL close up the ranks centraze
their forces shoot down descrters harnonzc with the
d'saiectcd, or the smoke Of Novembcr's baltic will
lind Them, envelope them ms beaten host a rumor
comes from Washington that Senator Conking intends
to take the hca IN person in command Of his forces.
such n leadership must iniuse intense enthusiasts IN
along the whole inc HIS merry eloqucncc would wake
up the cihargc and encourage the waycring. Whether
Mr.. Conkng Intends TO head the State ticket himself
his presence would act like magic among his
followers As sheridan broke hcadiong through the
valley, he might rally tho scattering republican army
and bear 1t back IN SOLID phaanx against the common
enemy. The 80, 600 majority oil Samuel j. Tildcn In
1874 nigh: thus be rcvetscd but will require hcrcu-
lean labor the part OF The and his friends
the republican forces in tins State that de-
scrtcrs will be found going over to tho camp OF tho
enemy.
rHE DEMOCRATIC SIDE
Nothing positive is known as to the lucky individual
who will carry oil the democratic nomination for
Governor Under the amended constitution tins
Official will be elected November three years.
with a salary oil $4,000 per annum Increased powers
are also conferred upon the state Executive, which
make the Office on the issues of political power far
desirable than formerly.
Mr. Manon Marbles candidacy Is vigorously pushed
by large body OF influential citizens The press
different parts OF the state and country speaks out
enthusiastically Tor him. There doubt he would
prove able Executive. The name OF Comptroller
Andrew H. Green mas also been canvasscd with
siderable warmth during the past this and
throughout Tho entire state Mr. Green's friends
clam that he would be the strongest man his party
could nominate Wtha reform record and rccolicctions
IN the public mind OF brilliant fight with ring thieves
ana politicians u Is urged that from all sides
would rally around him and carry him the high tide
OF success In connection with his candidacy either
for Mayor Governor figures brought forward TO
prove The gcntlcman's strength IN this city The
evidence in those statistics the taxpaycrs
vote which II is alleged will III cast tor Mr. Green
Tho city tax books exhibit the ioliowing-s
Number of taxpayeis on real estate. -. So 22S
Number of taxpayers on personal estate. .... sol
ioa'. ll',sl9
II is now argued. with strong scmblancc truth,
that Mr. Green viii receive irrespective OF political
opinions, ull vote OF this class OF ciiizsns winch
probably amounts 10 about 10, 900
Sir. Carkson \. Potter. formerly member OF Con-
gross is also strong candidate He resides door
TO Governor Tdcn. aud Is a lawyer by profession.
lie Is a gentleman oi large means, standing IN
tho front rank OF his party Governor Scy-
mour and Judge Church are, o. course, out
side OF any ejaculation. Latest sdviccs however
seem down the contest between
lucius Robinson, state Comptroller, and Andrew II.
Green. Mr.. Robinson was formerly republican, and
elected that ticket in ls6l lie over TO
tho liberal republicans with Dorshcimcr and others
when Grants adminstrat on became too corrupt Tor
their approval Mr. Robinson livcs Elmira and Is
strongly backed by Secretary OF state Bgciow Last
fail lie placed upon the democratic State ticket Tor
Comptroller and chosen with his colleagues. Tho
reform interest also points toward Mr. Robinson's
rcicction, but Mr. Green's parlsans state that he has
behind HIM $3.50 0J0 900 OF capital In this cry alone.
while the banking interests. savings institutions and
other important elements cannot ia 10 come to his
aid
TIE DEMOCRATIC STATE coaMrrEE
.tuvt 10 Don m
bic Their principal business Is TO designate
date hoiding the state Convention II Us under
stood Albany will be the place named and tho nrst
week IN September the date.
rANMtNY AND ANrf.rAMMANy.
0vcrturcs have been made by CERTAIN politicians In
Tammany Hal! claiming represent Mr. John Kelly,
to leaders OF the anti Iammany Ring OF the democracy