The New York herald., 1879-08-05
The Governors Attitude Toward
the Nomination.
WILL TAKE II If THE PEOPLE DESIRE.
Split of the Local Politi-
cal Factions.

Atical move was foot. but there was
really nothing in it, the Governor coming here
simply to relieve himself Of the of work in
his Office. The Governor of the State of New York
can enjoy extended vacation. While the Lesisla-
ture is in session he is kept busy as bee. and
even now. when it has long since adjourned and
the dog days have come. the incumbent of the
Rubernatorial chair finds rest from his labors.
Even when at his home in the hope of a respite
from care and worry the politicians invaded his re-
treat and broke up his repose. He comes back to
discharge the ordinary business of the executive
department which accumulated in his absence. In
day or two he will have to give his attention to
the of Police Commissioner Wheeler. the papers
concerning whom are expected tomorrow. The ex-
ecutive residence Eagle street offers some compen
sation to the Governor for being compelled to return
from his vacation. 1t stands considerably of the
street. sloping covered with a carpet Of
green turf. diversified with flower plots. spacious
portico. thickly embowered in foliage. gives
trance to the house, which is cool and roony, fur
nished with taste and comfort. and a residence
for summer or winter is the most inviting one in
Albany. The Governor receives his visitors in q
parlor to the left of tho entrance. and here met
him tho day after his return. looking better and
stronger than at any time since he was elected.
ANSWER A CRITICISM
He had read the interviews held with himself and
Comptroller Kelly published recently in the HERALD,
and appeared to be perfectly satisfied with the way
in which his opinions presented to the public.
''Mr. Kelly says observed your correspondent.
"that you vetoed bill that would have saved the
city of New York at least $4,000. 900 year. 1t was
called the Omnibus bill. What was your reason for
vetoing it?
"The bill had some outrageous provisions, alto
gether irregular and unconstitutional and had no
other option than to veto it. If it went into force it
would have created two Mayors Of New York city at
and the time and there were other features
equally Objectionable which I cannot now exactly
recall"
'It is claimed that You vetoed it because it inter-
fered with some gentlemen in New York who. under
its provisions. would not have been able to exert
their present power and influence"
Il vetoed 1t because it contrary to the consti-
tution. That Omnibus bill was throughout opposed
by Tammany Hall. It was introduced by Senator
Woodin and supported by Morrissey. Tammany
should nave been grateful for my veto OF that bill.
1t would have taken most of its patronage away
from it"
"You repudiate the assertion that you were inau-
enced by people assuming to control you in signing
bills against the best interests of the city of New
constitution and the laws and never vetoed one
cept that to my sense OF law and right it i'm
proRss one' leave, sad A. the Governor With With
before the Legislature. conadentiy. to tho
people showing that they have the greatest interest
law. Whatever have signed vetoed shall stand
By before fellow citizens of the State with whom
innuendoes and Misrepresentation, feel, have no
weight"
THE NOMINATION.
'It is nsinuated that your policy has been directed
to promoting the Tilden interest and your
chances for renomination?'N
81 have policy with flashing eye) have done
nothing to GEEK denomination asked no r,an about
1t, put no machinery for the purpose at work, and
say thousand TIMES that II the people do not
IN a 4 Ia IN
"How do you regard what is said aJout your de-
votion to the Iilden interest. to the sacrifice of
everything else?
The Tilden interest does not enter into this ques
ton at all That is separate and national interest
the issues are of u local character"
SHOULD the people desire continuation Of your
services you consider 1t will be on the grounds of
devotion the of their local affairs Y
THAT will be 1t or nothing.
"And unless there is an unnistakable desire on
the part OF the people to place you III nomination
tSoug6ta'
"Not single thought nor would lift a finger or
utter word to influence the result"
DIssENsIoNs AMONG POLITICIANS.
After leaving the Governor your correspondent
called several politicians to learn the feeling in
regard to the rene mination OF His Excellency and
in the ranks Of the local democracy ali growing out
OF element of opposition to Mr. Tilden which has
now become equally opposed to Governor Robinson
to New York city this is the great seat of
political sentiment in the state. and its
conventions. AS in all Legislative capitals. politi-
clans abound and discussion of public questions is
heard in the byways and the barrooms. Prominent
among the democrats who members of the new
General Committee and opposed to Robinson s NOM
George W. Miller. cx-superintendent of insurance:
Colonel Walter Church, General Il. l.. Banks,
Richard Vandenburgh. John William +. Learned.
Colonel A. " Dodge Professor j. s. Mosher, Robert
Babcock. Captain B r.. Spelman, Colonel Callicot.
Robert Waterman and Nathaniel Moak These
gentlemen speak out openly against Tilden and
Robinson. some OF them with much more ye-
hemencc than others.
Colonel A. V. Dodge. on being asked what would DO
the effect OF Robinson's nomination. replied -.why
sir. the party Will 80 to the mischief If Robinson
be nominated. Wen be beaten fate and the
republicans may hold the State for ever after
This is the most important election that was ever
held with whole LEGISLATURE and set of State off,
GERS to be elected. II the republicans what hope
Is there for the democracy afterward? We can win
with another man besides Robinson, with, for in
Church Amasa J. Parker. 1t is because we know
we'il be badly beaten If wo take up Robinson tina.
the feeling among democrats is strorg."
"What has the Governor done to excite so much
opposition
kept 1t united. In New York he helped the repub-
licsns and anti-Tammany men against the regular
organization. and he can't be called a true demo-
crat. He has done nothing to aid and strengthen
the party. though he has had the chance and
democrats don't want that kind of man. but one
like Andrew Jackson. who will stick by those who
elected him..
ONE WHO RELIEVES ROBINSON STRONG
The democrats who favor Governor l,obinson's g
nomination are perhaps quite as numerous here as
those who oppose it. They insist that large ma
3ory of the people of the State desire Robinson re-
elected. One of them. leading democrat of the
county, said last evening that he believed lots of
republicans would vote for Robinson. "You
sce. he remarked, "Robinson has got the name
or being an honest man, whether he deserves
II or not. and 1t will take something more than
abuse to destroy that reputation. He has done
nothing since he elected that weighs against
character he has earned tor being firm and upright.
Then you sec he can show where he saved the pco-
pies money. and that is q big thing in times like
these Robinson has got the INSIDE track. and the
country fellows Will go for him like one man. He |
may have some opposition down In tho canal dis
trict but 1t won't amount to shtcks. As for Jonn
kcilys opposition. II will amount to the II
uid against Iiiden at 81. Louis, and when IL comes
10 question affecting tho life the party, he'll
cave In as he did before"
Mr.. Theophilus q. Callicot, who, in 1868, was
Elected speaker OF the Assembly after most remark
able contest, resulting from tie the two parties
repubican and dcmocratic--and who is now con-