The New York herald., 1879-08-29

l1-GeOrHe MCDONALD.
The committee retired at Ave o'clock and remained
in session until after seven The usual personal
chickering's were induged in by the representatives
divide the representation about equally between the
wings headed by Messrs. o'Riolly and Blair.
During the recess two ladies were introduced to
the Convention--Mrsi Sci hmidler and Mrs. Somcrby-
who made brief addresses. The latter particularly
advised her hearers to stand upon their own green
back platform ana keep aloof from both the demo-
cratic and republican parties. dyed a. they were in
corruption.
A Lively BEAR GARDEN,
When the Convention came together again at half
mistss On crodentas @ was rosa X this point there
another heated discussion 30 to the adoption
several in denunciaton Of the report They
did not think 1t fair The fight over New York broke
out anew. A scone OF uprosr ensued. motions and
countermotions being hurled ut the unfortunate
chairmsn's head without cessation. Innumerabe
points of order were raised. Another embarrass-
OF uncontested delegates had been lost by
the Committee Credentials. Charges of dishonest
action were made. and the Convention became o
body of wrsngling and excited men. 1t almost
impossible tor Chairman Graham TO maintain any
kind of order. resolution was finally adopted to
agree with the report the country districts
concerned. second motion followed to refer
back the matter OF New Yorks contested delegations
to the committee, with instructions to report ~
haf-past seven O'Clock tomorrow morning. TpA
motion was lost. The report was then adopted.
NO COALITION.
The settlement of the controversy among the New
York delegates 10 looked upon Us victory for the
thoroughly
stood that no coalition will be made with the
democrats in their State ticket. In fact
serious inducements have been held out in that
direction by ether OF tho prominent parties far
appears on the surface The Convention was
cuped until after midnight In completing the roll
and appointing committees on permanent orgsniza-
ton aud resolutions.
A SURVEY OF THE FIELD-NExT WEEKS RE
PUBLICAN CONVENTION SENATOR coNKLING
LIKELY TO CONTROL ITS CHOICE
SARATOGA. August 2s. 1879.
A close canvass of the views Of such leading re-
publican politicians have made their appearance
here within the past eight days appears to
cast some doubt on TIE success of Mr.. Cornell in
the Convention Of next week. although tho shrewd-
est calculaors still adhere to the belief that his
nomination is tolerably certain. Tho situation
clearly stated il ~ followsi-
Mr.. Cornell s recognized by all as the "machine"
candidate. This word is not used in offensive
sense but. the briefest designation of the
candidate whose claims Endorsed and
backed by the leaders who control tho
party organization. Senator conkling. the &C
knowledued head of New York republicanism, de-
sires Mr.. Cornells nomination An Endorsement of
his course In opposing the alleged snti-republi-
policy of the administration prior to the veto
messages and as . rebuke to the President tor tho
Now York Custom House removals well
count Mr.. Cornes faithful services to the party.
The Senator has to his friends his nten-
ton ~ to tho front In support of Mr.. Cornell
and when he is thoroughly enlisted IN fight 1t is
we'll known that puts forth all his grsas strength
aud energy to insure q victory.
CHARACTER OF THE DHLRaATts.
Looking over tho list OF delegates from tho
counties which usually safe tor tho machine"
and relied upon to send such representatives to
Convention the State Committee may call for.
we ind some names that have not heretofore been
registered among tho FAITHFUL This has created the
impression that q greater number OF Independent
delegates may be found In the Convention than the
organization has calculated upon. II the districts
heretofore under the supreme control of tho
"machine" found apparently wavering in their
loyalty IL is thought that the opposition
may be able to display more strength than
IL has heretofore been credited with when
the Convention meets. rho impression that Mr..
Cornell is again destined to disappointment is trace
able to this seeming detection in the strong ma
chine" counties But there is really nothing to
indicate that the delegates from such local tiles.
although not heretofore recognized as unqueston-
ing adhorents OF the organization, have not been
chosen with the understanding that they to sup
port NE. Cornsl, aud there II information OF any