The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-14

Kelly and Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer. it put
those having TO the inner circles of poll
| tics all agog with excitement. The impression
had gone forth from the Saratoga talk that
Judge Church willing to allow the use
of his name before the Democratic Convention
with very distinctly drawn proviso This was to
the effect that he would resign his seat Chief
Judge of the Court of Appeals and take the chances
of an election with the assurance of renomina-
ton three years hence. provided. of course. he
successful before the people in November next.
Judge Churchs friends. particularly in the interior
the State have never ceased to bewail what they
chose regard "the mistake of his life in de-
Ginning the nomination for Governor in 1874 when
ity, and Judge Church himself. it is said. contem-
plates this retrospect of his political life with feel
ings of anything but satisfaction.
TAMaiANY's VIEWS.
Among many democratic politicians yesterday it
hoped that there was good foundation for some
of the flying rumors in regard to Judge Church s
possible candidacy. Said of them. well quail
ned to reflect the vicws of Tammany Hall, "The
news is almost too good be true Ii Judge Church
could be induced to make the sacrifice 1t would not
only reunite the party, but assure us of 4 splen-
did victory with which to enter upon the momen-
ened in another way. observation-disclosures DORIS
heiiner ambitious man, but be would once more
consent to take the second place on the ticket with
Judge Church. while refusing to so on the ticket with
any other man. Dorsheimer has been pressed Tor
long time past by the anti-Tilden interest for the
first place on the ticket, but 1t has now be-
apparent that we must look further
and ind some man who can bring peace within and
reunite the dismembcred party. Judge Church is
the only man. aside from Horato Seymour. who can
do it, but Mr. Seymour is out OF the question. as his
health is too much impaired to again assume the
cares of Office"
These views were found upon inquiry to be pretty
fully reflected by the more thoughtful men IN the
councils of TaInmany. The reporter then directed
his steps toward the Office of Mr. Smith NJ. Weed.
Although busily engaged he promptly his caller
audience, but at the same time reminded him
that he could spare but few minutes.
SMITH NJ. WEEDS OPINION.
informed Mr. Weed that there considera BILE specu
lation around town over the reported conference
between himselt Judge Church and Senator Thur
man at tue Fifth Avenue Hotel Tuesday night.
Mr. Weed laid aside his pen and glanced at the
speaker with a look of surprise and curiosity. II
should like to know, with your permission. the re-
porter remarked, s'f that conference had bearing
New York State politics."
Mr. Weed looked puzzled and, after moments re-
Fiction, replied 1T is true Judge Church, Senator
Thurman and myself had somewhat protracted
COVE rsaton at the Fifth Avenue Hotel last night
"was Judge Churchs possible candidacy q COM
promise candidate for Governor broachedY'
n cit not spoken OF while Senator Thurman was
WAS it spoken of at all during the interview"
eyes. will make that admission.
s.Do you think it possible that the trouble in the
dem ocratic party be bridged in that wayY'
"hiankly. 1 will say that do not think So"
"Be,uuse 1 do not think that the selection Of
Judge Church would satisfy Governor Robinson s
friends"
1T is mid that Judge Church could be induced to
resign hin seat on the Court OF Appeals bench pro-
vided he was assured of denomination three years
hence ASSUMING that he be elected Governor in No
yemb er" tie reporter remarked progressively.
'.The subject of Judge Church's possible candi-
dacy was spcken OF between him and myself. but
do not think anything will come OF it. II did
would gladly place the Information on the subject
within the reach of the HERALD."
"Is Comptroller Olcott spoken Of as compromise
candidate?"
.Olcott's name is spoken of by Tammany Hall.
Their agents feeling the pulse Of the State in his
behalf Kelly is t9r Olcott or anybody else he can
find to get Tammany Hall out OF the fearful hobbe
he has put it in
''Then you think there is small chance Of Judge
Church becoming thonominee Of the Convention for
Governor?"
II think such contingency very remote"