New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-10-09
MIR. TILDEY'S SCHEMES.
Typographical error for PeltOn.
short for Democratic party.
/ PdtOis for PIObOscis.
HIS WAR ON MIR. PILsBURY.

HIS WAR ON MIR. PILSBURY.
THE CHARGES DICTATED BY HIM-THE CONDITION
on WHICH THEY WERE DISMISSED BY THE GOV
ERNoR.
| lFRoN AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT THE TRIBUNE.
ALBANY, Oct. 1.-THE charges against Supern-
tendent Pilsbury have been dismissed by Governor
Robinson. These charges were of intOxicatiOn and
frequenting houses ofill-fame. They dismissed
with the finding of the Governor that they have not
been sustained. The inner historyof these charges
is OF interest," not only to this State, but to the
people OF tho entire country.
few weeks ago, Samuel j. Tilden hastily left
the pleasant quarters he occupying at Saratoga
Springs, and spent single day at the Executive
Mansion in Albany. His coming and his going were
very quiet. but not quiet TO be unobscryed
Governor Robinson remained at home during that
day. One other person only admitted to the
room occupied by the distinguished gentlemen. At
this interview Mr.. Tlden dictated the charges
which were filed against Mr.. Pisbury, and took
copy thereof away with him in his hat, and they
were seen IN that convenient receptacle by gentle
man who happened to DO on the cars at the time.
day or two thereafter, Colonel David c.
Robinson, the Governors faithful son aud loyal
private secretary. sent for Mr. Pilsbury and imme-
diatey and peremptOrIly demanded his resignation.
giving as his reason the presentation of these
charges Mr.. Psbury as promptly declined, and
demanded hearing.
On the day assigned for the taking of testimony,
Mr. Pilsbury appeared. but the hearing was fur
ther postponed until the 2d of October The rod
thus prepared was held over Mr.. Pilsbury, to pre-
vent hun from taking any further steps toward the
election of antiTilden delegates 20 the Democratic
State Convention. On the I'd instant Mr. Pilsbury
appeared with counsel, but the latter were
denied admission TO the Executive Chamber. Five
witnesses were then examined. On Saturday the
charges were dismissed in consideration of an un-
derstandIng that Mr. Pilsburys particular friend on
the State Committee should vote for Mr. Tilden's
candidate for chairman.
These facts tell their own story. II Mr.. Tilden
could not sustain the charges, why did he prepare
themf II they are true, why have they been dis
mssedf II the facts which can be proved and which
will not be denied not sufficient TO justify re-
moval, why were charges preparedf Is not this
petty intrigue unworthy Of a man who claims to be
the especial champion Of reform and who daily be-
walls the exceeding snfulness by which he was de-
fraudsd out 4 the Presidency
The intriguos TO affect the organization Of the
State Committee have been numerous. The price
pad tho Brooklyn Ring-or rather. paid and to be
paid-is well understood. The travels Of Controller
Olcott, David Robinson, Smith Weed and Others,
since the adjournment Of tho State Convention,
have been closely watched. One incident must
suffice. Mr.. Weed started in hot haste to see Mr.
Ferguson, who succeeded Daniel Magone on the
committee. watchful opponents in this city tele-
graphed a gentleman more influential with Mr.
Ferguson than Mr. Weed. who Immediately cried
check Tho result was that Mr.. Ferguson went
West on important business leaving his proxy
with Mr.. Dewitt G. West, who would certainly not
use il as Mr.. Weed desires.