The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-10
THU STATE CAMPAIGN.
Orange County Democrats and Repub-
licans on the Situation.
Is THERE REPUBLICAN DISAPPECTIONs
Kslly's Canvass am What Is Thought Of
Il Among the Irish.

II Among the Irish.
MIDpLETowN. N. Y. Oct. Q, 1870.
The apathy observed within the past few days on
jtate issues in Orange county as to the coming
November election is by means precursor Of
dull and embarrassing canvass All parties and fac
lions seem to be resting on their oars awaiting the
real signal guns from New York city, and doubtless
looking snxiousy toward the result of the canvass in
Ohio. As far as this section OF New York State is
concerned am positive from the quiet. steadfast
undercurrent of popular discussion that larger
vote than that polled in 1874 will brought out in
the triangular fight inaugurated between Lucius
Robinson, John Kelly and Aonzo B. Cornell.
VITAL ISSUES.
In getting at the exact situation of affairs as to
probabilities of success between republicans
side and democrats the other being really only
two parties this CONTROVERSY opinions and specu
lations from mere machine politicians must be taken
with considerable grains Of allowance Such gentle
men ready to allow personal and partisan
considerations to drown their general fairness Of
estimate I therefore. in commencing to feel the
pulse of public sentiment throughout the State.
kept these facts in view. talked principally to
representatives OF the masses of voters. sounding
them upon what they considered leading issues and
their effect upon the exciting struggle now before
the people Of the State.
In this connection found that the main points to
which the great majority of republicans and demo-
'rats with whom have already been brought in
contact will direct their attention for the next three
weeks must prove to be follows
Fyrsf- VIII there be much Of disaffection in re-
publican ranks. and IL SO. will such dsaffection suf
Ace. with other causes. to counterbalance tho vote
cast for John Kellyi
Seconds 1t not likely that by the day OF election
the sober, second thought OF Kelly democrats will
point out the fact that their bolt only
succeed in electing Cornell. and that such
confederation will drive the of them
back to the support Of the straight Syracuse ticket?
TAird-It 10 conceded that we have from $4,000 to
100000 floating independant votes in the State. To
which candidate arc the great majority of these
votes likely to tend-Cornell Robinson? Some
contend, and with good deal Of solid reason that
the excellence Of the Iron Governors" administra
ton must command nearly the whole of this i'm
portant element, and that the machine power Of
publicansm Is decidedly injurious to the chances of
Cornell, Soule Wendell Co.
Fo,vU-John Kelly's adherents count largely upon
the Irish particularly the Catholc) vote. Can no
get 1t and why?
Fyftl-what will be the vote of Farmer Lewis.
greenback candidate for Governor? Will it reach
1000. ana II how will it affect the republican
ticket. Lewis being himself republican and presi-
dent Of the Farmers Alliance an organization bit
tery hostile to railroad corporations. large num-
Der of its members hitherto acting with the republic
can partyf
republicans with whom have just discussed the
mutation with good deal Of suspicion They do
not know where to place 1t and fear its potent nu.
ence in the State canvass.
ORANGE COUNTY sENrIMENr-KELLY AND THE IRISH
Port Jervis situated the Erie road about ninety
miles from the metropolis, contains q large Irish
population. Tho vote OF this nationality here is
understood to number about 500. 1t must
doubtedly prove q serious impeachment in the way
az Lucius kobiDsOn's success should nearly all Of
NJ. Kelly's naturalizcd countrymen in New York
State cast their votes for him election day.
Although not born the Green Isle, yet Mr.. Kelly
is looked upon by these mon as one Of their own.
and all of his ancestors were Irish and that every
drop of blood in his veins comes from that on
lhusiastic stock. It is question, however, whether
they will permit national prejudices to run away
with their judgment they may aid in the cleo
ton OF . republican Governor in carrying out tho
Ing the regular democratic candidate. As things
stand in Orange county to-day Mr.. Kelly would no
may change materially before the 4th Of November.
CELTIC INTERVIEWS.
walked into largo grocery store in Port Jervis,
Kept by an fntegent Irishman IN quest OF informa-
ton upon political issues from the Celtic standpoint.
Several Irish laborers were congregated in the os-
"How is the feeling in Port Jervis among your
people," first asked "as between Kelly and Robin
eight out of ten of the Irish will vote for John
Kelly" answered back one of the assemblage.
wei. we want him elected; that is ALL.
Eyes. but Mr.. Kelly has no chance Of election.
heard him say myself in Q speech which he de-
hvered at Syracuse. Do you want TO beat Robin
sonY' rIl
: Is Robinson better man than Francis Hermann
Was not Herman beaten and whyf let me ask"
questioned back the Celt. as he warmed up to his
ii presume religious questions had something to
do with IT. ventured to assert.
"That Is 1t. We saw enough Of IL here. put
Herman ticket In the hands OF American demo-
crat Of Port Jervis upon election day and what an
suppose would vote for . Catholic - like Kerr
nanr That is the story in . nutshell. We go
ing democrats back In their own coin."
On leaving this store introduced on the
who has charge OF SEVERAL Irish laborers and who
was supposed to know how they view tho political
he was q type Of tho Irish working class element
Of this section. honest and Arm in sentiment no
doubt. yet not entirely clear In his conceptions to
what was the proper course to pursue in tho Kelly
Robinson battle.
..will your people sustain KeliyP" Inquired
1"Fnith and they will-two out OF three of every
mothers son OF thm."
''Do you hear them talk in that wayY
81 do. aud maybe they will hear from on cleo
''You feel the same way yoursel,?"
"shure enough do. aud the divil wouldn't change
''Thcn you are willing to elect republican and
defeat democrat for MIR. KellyY'
.Don your people understand tho fight I'm this
senseY
No response.
"Don't you think that before election day comes
around they will understand the fight thoroughly
end that few or them will be willing to throw away
their votes on Mr. Kelly tor the purpose Of electng
Mr. Cornclly'
Tho man pondered deeply OH these questions. but
still gave no response. He seemed to be confused.
and acted Az II light had suddenly brokon in
upon him. After some further questions OF
similar nature he walked hurriedly away.
Passing down tho main street toward the railroad
depot next encountered of the delegates to tho
Syracuse Convention. he was an American. and re-
marked on hearing of my recent intcrviews:--"The
Irish Will come around all right. This Is only the
excitement brought about by first glance at the
situation The crisis ought to DO explained to them
clearly. Agents should be employed for that pur-
pose. The Democratic state Committee should look
20 this Then, with IA knowing wink and finger
IN contact with prominent 1sraelitsh nose, he
mutter~d "A little of the shug would not DO out
OF place here. IL might do power OF good"
Ii the estimates OF Mr. Kelly's strength among tho
Irish OF Orange county are to be- taken from some