New-York tribune., 1879-09-02
delegation. number beng already committed to

There are many land the friends of candidates
already in the field chief among theml who
deny the possibility of dark horse. The loyal
friends Of Judge Robertson, for example, who Is
expected 10 rank next 10 Mr.. Cornell in the ballot
lag. declare that they will stand by their leader
until some one is snominated, whether il be Judge
Robertson or somebody else. They scout the idea
of dark horse. SO do the supporters of Congress-
man Starin, who VOW that they will adhere to
his fortunes to the end. Feeling of this sort
may give way after conferences and efforts nt
union; but so long as the feeling lasts 1t
is quite strong barrier against fusion on any
one of the candidates already in the field against
fusion on any new man. II the supporters OF these
various aspirants are unwilling to relnquish their
preferences In favor Of candidate not mentioned
before il is almost as mpro bable If not more 500
that they can be induced TO abandon their own man
in order to take up one of his rivals.
Another difficulty in the way of a combination
upon "auybody 10 beat Cornell" Is the
fact that he is the second choice so II
is said, of large number of the friends
of other candidates 1t is already claimed by men
thoroughly well informed that the withdrawal of
Judge Robertson, OF Congressman Hiscock. or sena
tor Pomeroy, will Immediately release number OF
votes for Mr. Cornell now kept from him only by
local pride or personal friendship. The Dutchess
County delegates for instance, viii 90 over to Mt.
Cornell. 10 is said. the moment Judge Robertson
ceases 10 he a candidate. The Cayuga County dele
gates and perhaps some others. wonld be expected
10 do the same were Senator Pomeroy out of the
field and this can doubtless be SAID of Congress-
man Starns support well as that of Mr.. Hiscock.
SUI another element of strength for Mr, Cornell
is found IN the fact that there from fifty to
seventy five men in the convention not elected in
the interest of any one candidate and not pledged
f., ia of whom.
said favor Mr.. Cornelfs nomination. Indeed. all
the sigiIs tend To foreshadOw that nomination.
Congressman Warner Miller, who is regarded rs
probably the abest political worker in that elc-
ment Of the party not over friendly TO Mr.
Cornell. is not on the ground, and will
not be heIe until tomorrow evening. the very
eve of the convention. This circumstance is
enough III itself to show that such campaign as is
being maNc against MIR. Cornell is not in the hands
of the men who best know how TO make 1T. Ex-
Governor FentOn and VIce-President Wheeler
whom It would no doubt be fair 10 class among Mr.
Cornel's opponents, also absent, and neither ls
expected until Tomorrow evening. The Admins
tIation men, called. very few III number IN the
convention, and distributed that they do not
constitute a disiinct force George VII Curtis,
in the Richmond County delegation. Is not COM
milted TO any candidate Dut ms coileasu1s are sau
10 iavor Judge Robertson Charles +. Fitch, Edi-
tor OF Ihe RoGacst~ De1a9crdf supports senator Ton
eIoy. Carroll l.. Smith, OF Ihe syracuse Jour
nal, supports Congressman Hscock ana so the SUD
division continues. IT 1t is ever safe TO in-
dulgc in prophecy forty-eight hours before
the action of a political convention, 10 would
seem to be safe now To predict tie
nomination OF Mr. Cornell. II is so far taken for
granted bv number of his friends that they are
devOting good deal of serious consideration 10 the
best method of presenting hls name for Its effect
up0n ali classes In the party and TO the names
which are to follow his, they hope, upon the
ticket. Nothing but political miracle, said
delegate tonight " can defeat Dir. Cornell, Ihere
will be strenuous efforts OF course within the next
two days to work that miracle but the chances are
against the workers.
MR.. CORNELI's STRENGTH.
Senator Conkling arrived early in the day and
was visited by large numbers of delegates He
makes no secret Of his belief, so his friends say
that Mr. Cornell is the strongest man the party can
name. His utterances have undoubtedly had their
effect.
On the other hand, it is evident that number of
DELEGATES are honestly of the opinion that Mr. Cor
nell is a weak candidate. They charge him with
represepting the machine" alone and say that If
he is nominated men who have adhered 10
the Republican party for the sake or the
ideas which it had seemed to represent would be
compelled to find quarters elsewhere. III is WIN
view of meeting dissatisfaction Of this sort that
some Of Mr.. Cornells supporters are anxious TO see
some representative IF the opposite wing OF Repub-
licanisIn nut on the ticket in the second place.
George b. Sloan's is frequently suggested but
Mr.. Sloan, who now here, says positively that ne
il here al the head OF the Oswego County deleRa-
tion which will present the name OF General John
C.. Churchill for Secretary Of State
III is thought by some that the three OF our cases
of contested seats which will come before the con-
ventOn may prolong lts work INTO second day.
but this IS not generally regarded as probable. III
is believed that III spite Of the length OF the ticket
TO be selected. the work can be hnshed on Weuhes-
day night
THE CHAIRMANsHIPs.
The name of General Chester A. Arthur has been
suggested for temporary chairman of the convcn-
ton aud II was supposed he would be chosen by the
State Committee. 1t Is now known, however. that
General Arthur is anxious that Senator (onkhng
shall serve instead, and 1t is not unlikely that he
will do sd. The name of Vice-President Wheeler Is
the only one suggested thus far for permanent
chairman.
Charles f. Smith, Editor of The albany Journal
will undoubtedly be CHAIRMAN OF the Committee on
Resolutions.
MINOR -LACEs ON THE TICKET.
The list of Candidates for subordinate positions on
tho ticket has not been much enlarged since yester
dov TIL. vigorous canvass going Oh over the hIst
MI aco has for the moment lessened the interest III
the fate of the minor candidates.
There are three candidates for Leutenant-Gov-
George u. Hoskins' OF
Wyoming. Mayor Parsons. Of Rochester, and Sen
a.o. ndcR, of Osego. Their prospects OF success
have been rendered dark to-day by talk among The
delegates III favor oi the bonuhntioh VI souie
soldier for the second place on the ticket. Ii Is
said that there will be plank in tho platform in
relation 10 the boys in blue. If So ii is argued that
there should also be a soldier candidate, IN order
that words and deeds may correspond.
A. b. Hepburn, of st. Lawrence is apparently the
sole candidate FOR Secretary of State. General
Carr of Troy who was a candidate for that place,
is said to be candidate for State Treasurer.
The nomination of Mr.. Hepburn is opposed by the
railroad interest, which has been dspleased by the
.I,ich III. al