The New York herald., 1879-09-27
THE RACE FOR THE GovERNORSHIP.

SCENES AT THE VARIOUS HEADQUARTERs-A
RECEPTION TO GRANT TALKED OF By THE
CORNELL PEopLE-BLAINE AND CoNKLING TO
STUMP THE STATE.
Business at the rooms Of the Republican State
Central Committee was continued in the same
methodical manner that has characterized Mr.. Cor
nell's canvass ever since he placed in nonina
ton. Passing into the ante-room OF the headquar-
tiers uninitated person would imagine that there
old paper warehouse in successful operation,
such may be found in Ann street. About the
room are scattered in almost inconceivab!e dis
order newspapers and books and pamphlets, the
most part of which well covered with dust. The
party workers do not appear to mind this condition
OF affairs in the least but content themselves with
working hard and talking little. Unlike the NOM
bers the Democratic State Committee at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel they pay no attention to the decora-
tive art. They have flowers other .luxuries'
to cheer them. Indeed, it extremely doubtful
whether. if they had their way. they would not
do away with the carpets on the floor 1t is amidst
this atmosphere that the supporters and campaign
managers of Mr.. Cornell conduct his canvass.
The members Of the Republican Central County
Committee more luxuriantly accommodated than
their colleagues on the Executive State Committee.
but appear to be the less active in preparing
for the county canvass The County and the State
and there appears to be no dissensions whatever in
the camp The latter body have made preliminary
arrangements for many meetings to take place
throughout the State aud more particularly in this
city. 1t is intended to organize such demonstra
tion in New York has never been before. II
General Grant should come East this TAR u monster
reception is on the tapis, and he will be asked to
lend his aid to the Cornell campaign far practi-
cable. Senator Blaine will be requested to stump
the State and Invitations Of similar character will
General Garfield, Governor Hawley, General Adam
King. OF Maryland. and Galusha A. Grow. of Penn
sylvania The last named gentleman is also to help
the Foster cause in Ohio.
The chairman Of the State Central Committee said
yesterday that the coming election would take place
after the most enthusiastic campaign known in
the State. "When the Ohio canvass is over" con-
tinued he, ''there will be some very enthusiastic
meetings in New York, and the speakers will not
confine themselves to any State or local issues.
They will discuss the broad principles upon which
will enter largely into the CANVASS.
The regular visitors at the republican headquar-
Treasurer John G. New. Mint Director Horatio. G.
Burchard, Ex-Governor Howard. of khode Island;
Ex-Governor Brown, Of Tennessee, and Ex-Governor
THE KELLY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
The Committee Fifteen appointed carry on
Mr. Kelly's campaign has not yet organized. Their
inacton has served to exert an enervating influence
upon the workers in his behalf. who cannot under
stand the for such delay. 1t is true the
mitee has in the St. Nicholas Hotel, but they
rarely occupied by any great number Of persons.
more decided action should be taken. The managers
OF the preliminary profess to have received
large number of letters from all sections OF the
State giving most assuring accounts of the success
of the Kelly campaign thus far. 1t stated yes
terday that the fuiI committee would meet and
organize Monday next.
THE ROBINSON COMMITTEE.
The Democratic State Central Campaign Com
mittee not 80 busy yesterday rs they were on
Wednesday and Thursday. Mr.. Lester p. Faulkner.
OF Livingston county. who is the chairman of the
sonnel OF the committee OF fifteen which is to be
charged with the duty Of reorganizing the demo-
cratic party in this city and county. The chairman
in making up this committee does not intend to
strict himself those persons belonging to any in
dividual faction but will select the members from
doors will be thrown open to all democrats who are
known to be in favor OF the election OF the nominees
the State ticket headed by Lucius Robinson.
Another duty which is devolved upon the State
Central Committee relates to preparing for the grand
Robinson ratification meeting on Monday next. All
the arrangements have nearly been completed. In
vitations have been sent to prominent democrats.
not only Of New York but OF boring States 1t
United States Senator Herman will be present either
in person by letter. and that all their influence
will be cast favor Of the present Governor. The
meeting is be held in Cooper Institute and open
air gatherings also to be held. Stands will be
erected in Astor place and other thoroughfares in
the vicinity from which the multitudes will De adj
dressed by prominent orators. IL is expected that
the gathering will be Of the largest ever held in
this city.
THE ANrI-coRNELL REPUBLICANS.
meeting of the Independent Republican Com
mittee held at the rooms OF the Free Trade
Club last evening. 1t resolved "That the Execu
tive Committee be directed to organize and to con-
duct vigorous o campaign IA the means 1T their
the next election. the defeat of AIR. Cornell and
Mr.. sou and the election OF the other republican
nominees for State officers"
A resolution also passed recommending the
Executive Committee to appoint committee whose
duty shall be to secure the services, on election
day. of stanch republicans to watch the polls and
to prevent as possible, the threatened trading
OF the republican ticket in the interest OF Tammany
Hall.