New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
The following is the vote for Governor in
.he thirteen cities and principal towns named
THE OHIO SENATORSHIP.
TAFT DEYEL OPING UNEX-
PECrED sTRENGrIi--AiR. ROWLAND HOLDING The
BALANCE OF POWER.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUSE.l


lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 13.-The Senatorial
contest has assumed phase tnat is far more be-
wilderng politicians in general than any State con-
ventOn years has had the credit Of Ii was believed
that the withdrawal OF Gen. Garfield had narrowed the
list OF prominent aspirants down two three at the
outside and ex-AOrney General Taft was considered as
third in the contest but the friends of that gentleman
have shown themselves in numbers most surprising to
all, having captured portion OF the supporters OF Gen.
Garfield. with probability Of gathering more
votes from members from the rural districts.
The friends of Mr. Matthews are still confident, b do
not dis gse feeling OF anxiety a to the result cam
yass votes in the House shows that Mr. TAFT has IL,
Mr. Matthews H. and Mr.. Rowland 20, leaving scat
terpg vote Of 10, the or the Republican members
declining at this to make known their choice In
the Senate Mr. Taft has Mr.. Matthews g. and scatter
ing g. The present ndicationsare that of the would
be against Jr. Matthews from first to last.
Another count, made by warm supporter
OF Mr. Taft, indicates that he Will receive y
votes from members of that body on the first ballot ana
IL On the second very sanguine friend OF Mr. Mat
thew claims nine Senatorial votes to start with Mr.
UowIand's friends claim they have secured % votes IN
the House and five in the Senate but this statement Is
not considered 20 be trustworthy and Is Thought ny some
TO be put out as feeler toward compromise OF some
kind. 1t is evident though that Mr. Howlands'snp-
norers can make almost any terms with MI Matthews
they do to hold balance OF power 1t is the belief to-
nj ht that most Of the supporters OF Mr. Howiand woud
rally to the support of Mr. Taft in preference to sir
Matthew'S should he be withdrawn; but what compi
cations may arise tomorrow and change the whoe Us
meet of affairs it Is almost impossible TO surmse Al an
informal meeting OF Republican members OF the General
Assembly tonight rules were adopted by when tho
caucus to he held Thursday night should De governed
II Was decided that Informal vote should Dc
taken To ascertain the strength OF the candidates
until the meeting Of the regular caucs This decision
wildoubtfess be favorable to Mr. Matthews, Who yet
has some friends in the Legislature who are detained oy
sickness ara who viii doubtless be here tO-InOIroW
IL interest increases each hour, aud little or any thS
o Sc uccies the time OF the politicians, some oi Whoin
want patronage and influence as remuneration iof 'her
votes. ,o,.o, ,,r,rid
In th. Senate to day resolution was adopted provid'
iuy for "A oint convention Ot the General assembly Oh
next Tuesday at noon, to elect United STATS SENATOR
rbe forces iere In the interest of the cinliates Io
senator have Increased materially, aud nave tnfpnSeu
thc legislative halls al day letter was receiver rom
Rrn Made to-day, saying that he neither Sought nor
would decline the nomination