The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-18
continue to burn esctually until election day re-

mains TO be seen.
coRsKLL's DEMOCRATIC HOME oPpoSsurs.
After leaving Mr.. Finch sought for information
relative to the Cornell nome canvass among repre-
sentative democrats.
Ithaca Democrat and also chairman OF the Demo
cratic County Committee. 1t is not 10 be wondered
at that he does not view the Cornell home canvass
with the same enth his republican friends
81 tell YOU. he remarked. 81 know OF several re-
pnblcans IN this county who VIII vote Tor hooins
They like the old mans stern principles OF
honesty and the peculiar way lie has OF sitting
down on frauds ana protecting the people from from
robbery. The farmers look for economy in pubc
affairs; they have found it in Robinson. Take Tor
example. the appropriations Tor the new State Capt.
tol: He has always been opposed TO tha' sisan''c
..Do you know of any Kelly men in town ?"
81 believe there are two-one who knew Kelly IN
New York when he was boy ana the otnef strohg
advocate of Chief Justice Church. -
"You have no Kelly organization herey'
One particularly enthusiastic, beirg addressed
by senator Eccesne and colonel a., Fellows VS. me
speech OF Ecclesine did US great deal OF good As
to republican gatherings. ! can say that they have
been and spiritless. 80
what about Woodin's canvsssY
ait drags very much. There Is great deal of OPP
position to Woodin among republicans. One of
them made the remark at the Senatorial Convention
that they should nominate u candidate as free from
suspicion CDsar's wife. Have they done sop
ventured no response to the pertinent interroga-
tory although inwardly considering that the hint
of the republican delegate had not been attended to
in the exact spirit in which 1t was obtruded upon
the Convention Of "high moral ideas" OF the new
Twenty-sixth Senatorial district.
HAT sToIE REMINrscENcEs-coRNELL'sB oYHooD.
was next ushered by friend into democratic
agreeable gentleman named Wilson There
sembled several venerable ithaca democrats. full Of
"reminiscences Of Alonzo b. Cornell. One old gentle
man was particularly communicative.
""LonzoY' he remarked. "Why. years ago we used
to board at the same hotel right round this ere
corner. Ionic. bless your soul, knew him we'll.
He attended the common school here until he
aboht fifteen years old. He first got position
telegraph operator in of the Offices hereabouts.
Then he became connected clerk with
the Tompkins County Bank; next. for about six
months he assisted his father in running one OF the
Cayuga Lake passenger steamboats,. Afterward he
secured the position of cashier in the First National
Bank OF Ithaca. For some reason or other he did
him. but can't think of it now. After that he
went to New York. and you doubtless know the rest
'Was he considered smart at that timer"
"Lonzo? Not bit OF it. There was never any
thing smart about him. All the complimentary
votes he will get hereabouts will be in respect
the memory OF the old man."
Ex-AssEMBLYMAN HALLIDAY ON THE SITUATION.
Mr. s. Is. Halliday was formerly member of AS
sembly for two terms from Tompkins county, and
also ran for Senator against E. G. Habert. the re-
Stoned by the death Of Mr.. Hopkins. at Albany. last
winter. Mr.. Halliday is stanch democrat and
enthusiastic supporter of Samuel j. Tilden and
Lucius Robinson. He lives in Ithaca, where he has
practised law for o number of years. Although
enthusiast in the cause Of the regular democratic
nominee for Governor Mr.. Halliday looks upon the
political situation with COOL calculating judgment.
do you think Robinson will be electedY l asked
the ex-ASSemDyman.
II certainly do. but think that the vote will be
very close.
"what do you think Of Kellys bolt and what are
its prospects in Tompkins county,"
"rhey have no organization here. and don't
think Kelly will receive adozen votes in this local
ty Bolts of this character amount to any
thing. ought to know something about them in
my political experience, having run for Office six
times
keeping Kelly's active canvass in view?'
well. Mr.. Kelly's bolt has aroused an unprece-
dented activity among democrats throughout the
whole State. We working like beavers here to
bring out our full vote. think that at least ten
in support Of Governor Robinson in consequence
of the danger that threatens their party from the
action of Kelly That is sufficient number to count
upon as counterbalancing the boilers VOTE
"Will there be much scratching in this county,
Nothing to speak OF. You this is the birth
place of Alonzo b. Cornell. and he will. for that
reason be likely to register the full vote of his party
Although considerable feeling exhibited by o
number of republicans at the time Of Mr.. Cornel's
nomination, yet presume, they will deem it in
cumbent upon them to do all they can for their
townsman."
the democratic State canvassY
'The greenback vote Is probably to be more
iealea imam sne ney ed i've fs D Gay
quences of the latter. If Kelly should get 10000
votes he would be likely to beat Robinson, but
don't think he will secure half that number"
What do you hear as to Woodin's canvass for
Senator in this DISTRICT"
"It is undoubtedly meeting with good deal Of
opposition l understand that req uests in in
stances have been sent to Woodn by republicans to
stay away from their meetings The new Senatorial
district has been mapped out 30 as to insure
publican majority OF 5000. 1t Is pretty hard to
overcome this vote"
sufficient number OF votes to defeat Wood;nY
II can't say to that. The fact that the head OF
trict will help woodin considerably. respectable
gentleman, named William g. Wayne-a prominent
member of the Farmers Alliance and also repubi-
can-has been also nominated for Senator by the
greenbackers. can't tell how many votes this
didAte will receive. He lives in Seneca county"
do you know OF any disaffected democrats who
Il heard of two only. One of them has already be-
come frightened at the situation OF Affairs and WILL
doubtless, come to his senses before election day..
REPUBLICAN VOTES FOR ROBINSON.
Assembling Titus is u republican, and was an
candidate for reelection. Tompkins county is en-
titled to one member Of the Assembly. and has on
more than occasion been close district by
OF the operations of the greenbackers Agood
many OF those gentlemen are republicans. while the
majority. however are said to be democrats Both
elements understood to be moving back about
equal proportions to their original political basis
that they not expected to particularly affect
the OF this county in November, at least so
tar the contest for Assemblyman is concerned.
Mr.. Titus, who is evidently calm clear headed
observer Of political events says that Mr. Cornells
plurality in Tompkins county will probably reach
about eight hundred. He consequently differs with
Mr.. French in this respect. the latter gentleman
Titus also comedies that he knows OF some repubi-
who will vote for Governor Robinson. This
u cauulu cOnccsslou that nave not DclOre expert
euced in talking with republicans since left New
York. except i'll the of Mr. Carr, OF Port Jervis
This gentleman free to say that he thought
of his republican colleagues would cast their ballots
in favor of Robinson.
Az to the woodin canvass Mr.. Titus thinks the ex-
Senator will be elected by about two Thousand ma
jo-y. The vote tor Kelly in Tompkins county he
puts at 49,
CONCLUSIONS.
The gubcrnatorial vote in Tompkins county tor
1874 and 1876 stood as follows:-
1874. 1876.
M o-o Moroor oso
Tidcn.. 3.340 Robinson. 4O46
Dxs majority. 30 Morgans majority. Sl3
Ii Tompkins county were not the birthplace of the
republican candidate for Governor II might be pos
sibe the plurality for this side would not roach
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