The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-09-15

II Ia seldom one secs so needless and ALB
surd n quarrel as that which has grown up
among the Democracy Of New York, over
The question Of rcnominating those of the
present State officers whose terms Of service
end with the present year.
A little while ago the situation was an
rasy one. Tho party was united, confident,
hnd holding in its hands the augurics of
victory. There were differences Of opinion
"a TO mcn but these differences
were such IA are readily rcconcilcd.
Under these circumstances there was dis
position to let every man stand on his own
merits. To send to the Convention the iaircst
and coolest of the local leaders. and to leave
it to that body to disregard all personal
considerations, and make up II ticket which
would be satisfactory to every one
But, suddenly, with faulty which II IL
difficult to characterize fifty, the Albany
Argus declared that all of the present OH
Gals must he rcnominatcd, and asserted
that such was the desire Of Gov. ROBINSON.
This unprecedented demand was made
upon the ground, repeatedly stated, that n
failure to comply with it would be an aban-
donmcnt Of the reforms begun by Mr..
IILDEN, and would result in deterioration
OF the party tone, and n lowering of its
standard. 1t is not strange that such an
argument was taken as an insult by tho
masses of the Democrats, and that n feeling
Of resentment has grown up all over the
State.
1t is time this quarrel was ended. Those
who began it must see that they cannot es-
tablish a dictatorship at Albany; that
the Democracy will not receive n
ticket from the hands OF any one,
nor submit to the Boss government which
has been established in some of our cities,
and Of which the city Of Albany has a strik-
Ing example. Tho candidates must be So
lcctcd by convention, carefully guarded
ngainst all outside Interference, manipula-
ton, or wrc-pulling.
After the events Of tho last three weeks,
II is not likely that either BIGELow, FAIR
UHILD Ross, or VAN buren, will be nom-
mated. Whatever chance there was for
them has been destroyed by the pcrnicious
zeal of their advocates. As to two of
these gentlemen, THE Sun holds and has
expressed decided opinions. Mr. BIGELow
has admirable personal qualities. but his
continuance in Office is not desirable. Mr..
FAIRcHILD has neither the talents nor
lhe training his place requires. The Attor-
ney-Gencral Is the official leader OF the bar,
and although n lawyer of the first rank
rannot at all times bc found TO take the
place, certain professional standing must
always be insisted on. At this time, it is of
special Importance that the Atturney-Gen-
eral should be an able and experienced
lawyer.
But we also insist that the successors OF
tbpcn frppt lppnCn nhpnll LOO mn who In ~
supported Gov TILDEN in his reforms. and
In his Presidential candidacy. It is unneccs-
sary TO say that a nomination like that of Mr.
LANISG is not to be thought Of. He OPP
posed, in an elaborate speech before the Sen
Rte, Gov. TILDEN's famous canal message
md he is now the counsel of GEORGE LORD
convict from the Canal Ring. We are GLAD
h. see that Comptroller OLCoTT has separat-
Ell himself from those who are conspirina
10 forestall the action Of the Convention
and his language imports that Gov ROBIN
BON does not countenance the combinations
which have been made under the cover Of
his name, and with the pretence OF his as
sent.
We take this as an indication that the fool
lsh attempt at dictation has been aban'
doned. In that case, the present excitement
Will soon pass away, the Convention will
meet in good temper. and a ticket will bc
nominated which will sweep the field.