The New York herald., 1879-08-10
MASSACHUSETTS POLITICS.

\ GOVERNOR TALBOT DECLINES DENOMINATION
DEMOCRATS RESOLVE ON NO ALLIANCE WITH
THE BUTLER BooA-ATToRNEY GENERAL
DEvENs THE PROBABLE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE
! FOR GOVERNOR.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
Boston. August 9. 1879.
The political campaign is gradually getting warms
Notwithstanding the efforts to keep back the con-
sideraton of politics until after the dog days. The
Butler boom is still heard through the State and it's
echoes awake the faithful in every corner. The
publicans have professed to little
for the Generals candidacy. but their actions
beed them. 1t has long been known that they
were afraid to go iuto the canvass with Governor
Talbot as their standard bearer against Butler. A
strong pressure brought to bear him to
tire from the contest but he refused TO be showed
Off. The battle renewed with visor after Mr..
Talbot had declined to be sheved and it now seems
that he has consented to be sacrificed for party
sties and that stronger man must be put forward.
The Journal this evening issues the following notice
edtorialy. which bears all the marks of .'oiciaI
utterance'--
The retirement of Governor Talbot has been fore
Swallowed in these columns and the report has been
frequently contradicted. We believe it is longer
"a question that admits of dispute. In point fact
His Excellency reached the conclusion early during
the present year that IA single term was all that he
would accept. He felt, no doubt. that it was his
privilege to make known his intentions in his own
way and at a time which seemed suitable 10 him.
That he has wavered and inclined perhaps. to
change his mind in Difference to the opinion Of
others is possible. But His Excelency, like all oti-
cia personages. object OF interest to the
papers and il the uncenents made have served to
anticipate his action he must attribute it to the natu
raj desire OF journalists to publish which has
important interest to the great reading public. We
did not assume speak by authority. but upon in
formation which we deemed sufficient some weeks
ago. and which is now confirmed by statements
based upon the best authority. Governor Talbot
has not found the duties of the office congenlal to
his tastes, and he therefore very properly proposes
to retire from active political life. That the action
of the Legsl ure relating to the New York and New
England Railroad may have been regarded by him
as expressing want OF confidence III his business
ability is probable. though we do not think the
people of the State looked upon it this light.
That unfortunate complications have taken place and
some ill-judged appointments have been made. not
the strongest friends of the Governor will deny.
But as Governors human and liable to errors Of
ju gment the party did not cherish. while regrettng
the facts. any animosity for one has questioned
the honesty of purpose of Governor Talbot. His
Excellency. we informed, will make known his
views within short time, and his letter WILL
doubt, convince the people that he retires be.
he has lost faith In the which he rep
resents. but purely personal reasons which
sufficient explanation OF the that he proposes
to adopt.
Mr.. Talbot's retirement will open up lively
scramble for the nomination. the fight being be-
tween Lieutenant Governor Long, Ex-Governor Bull
lock- General Devens and ex-Mayor Henry L. Pierce.
The Boston "clink, " as Mr. Batkins would say is
strongly in favor of Mr.. Pierce, and as they
ceeded in crowding out Mr.. Talbot it is sale to say
that they will lead in the early part of the battle.
MEETING OF THE STATE COMMITTEE.
The Abbott or regular Democratic State Commits
tee held meeting at the Parker House to-day there
being present twenty-nine out of fftyone members.
Reuben NOBLE of westfed, stanch and uncompro-
missing democrat presided. AS soon as the prelim.
inaries had been disposed of the following commur
nication was read:-
HnADaUAErERs DKHocnArIc STATE CENTRAL coxxIrrEx,
REUBEy NOBLE Chairman State Commttee:-
passed by our today viii You please present.
the your committee and inform of what action
@ af " Szo L s1s
party both in the State and the nation that the democratic
voters OF this State should be unanimous their action,
Resolved, That respectfully invite the Democratic
chairman to join and unite with us in calling State
venton OF democrats tor tho nomination OF state officers
Convention.
the table without debate. TO leave no doubts in
the mind OF anybody the following declaration Of
principle was unanimously adopted which puts tho
Butler idea as far away IRON their hearts as last
years:-
The democratic party OF Massachusetts, adhere TO the
platform principles adopted the last Democratic
avowed at the Faneui Hail held by the dem
propose with the democracy to
democratic principles and the of the
fderal governments and the State from the demoral1a
i ton OK republican control We hold IT, to bs
sstatc Convention in accordance with the time honored
mnd that the democrasc party claims exclusive DEVOTION
from its and .ha, those who nc. IN other orsani.
its He that with against u.s." We
selves with the state COMMITTEES for the
purpose of organization for tho campaign.
CONVENTION.
The date for the State Convention was not hxeds
but it Will be held in October. This has two
advantages. 1t will keep the Butler men practically
shut out because those who act with the independ-
will be out of the party, and it will give them
opportunity to study the effect of the republican
and Butler nomin ations.
GENERAL pEvESs TO BE THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE.
1t is now generally admitted that Attorney General
Devens will toe the republican standard bearer He Is
the most popular soldier i'll the State. and is favorta
with the young element OF the party. Should
he be nominated the chances that the democrats
will simply adopt platform, elect delegates at large
to the National Convention and make nomina-
ton. This would be bad for Mr.. Buffers
chances and would make the night hotter. promi-
nent republican said to me tonight, "Devens is the
only man that can beat Butler and we must get
him to accept" The matter of coalition, which
laid the table at the beginning OF the meet
ing was taken up and referred to the Executive