The New York herald., 1879-09-10

The news brought dependency to the
claim that they can control majority of the dele
gates the floor of the Convention. Further dis
couragng news came to the eect that the caucus 1
at which the immortal eighteen were represented
and that Senator John Q. Jacobs OF Kings had been
selected as temporary chairman of the Convention.
THAT settles the whole ISSUE" said an entbu-
siastic Robinsonite. "Kings county has undoubt
edly wheeled into line our side The selection OF
Jacobs as temporary chairman proves this beyond
question
'but will have the delegates on the
opening proceedings The night % Will be De com, ON
on motion to disagree re to ~i5a aoons sne
selection. Then IT the vote is against us we
will take our hats and withdraw from the conven-
ton. 1t is probable will then proceed TO another
hall and nominate a ticket of our own
The contradictory gossip and speculation was was
full State Committee at the Vanderbilt House
at eight o'clock. The hotel corridors were packed
with delegates and interested spectators Much
anxiety manifested ascertain the result of the
meeting held with closed doors. The crowd surged
and struggled in halls Immediately adjoining the
meeting room. while heated arguments were in
duiged in by many in front OF the hotel once. where
several hundred people were massed
MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE.
At eight O'Clock the committee assembled in
parlor the second floor. It then ascertained
that adjournment took place until halfpast
nine o'clock. When that time arrived the full body
went into session. Half an hour later rumors were
circulated by the Tammany men that test
vote had been taken which gave them
the committee by one the figures standing
II to 16. 1t now became apparent that both sides
wished to have the support Of Kings county. and
looked in that direction with anxious eyes. News
came out of committee that the name of Senator
John G. Jacobs presented 1or temporary chair
man and unanimously agreed upon. This conclu-
sion was now looked upon by some, in view Of the
latest complexion of affairs as no decisive victory
for Robinson, on the ground that Kings county had
not yet taken positive t,oI position IN the light Is be-
the outlook was'thus decidedly mixed.
Up to midnight the voting in the State Committee
son. The proceedings . rule have been
| Quoted quietly, only now and then the voice OF
a member being heard by the throngs Of
corridors continue crowded to and the grim
visaged anitor who stands guard at the sanctum Of
the committee is piled with questions as to what is
being done. An occasional opening of the door to
| let in out member reveals the committee.
Kelly Schel side by side cool and apparently
| at Gumbleton, being secretary. is busy with
the minutes. The other members are ranged around
smoking and occasionally consulting in little groups
while the floor is occupied by one Of their number
in speaking the question. The matter of the con-
~. subfec Of lengthy discussion the Anal r
| suit being that all the Tammany delegates will be
admitted as prima facie regular with the exception
of those from the Twentyfourth Assembly district.
concerning the latter district reserved
for later consideration.
LATEST ADvICEs.
| The latest advices from the State Committee room
| show the Robinson forces banded together with
tnucs to stand 10 to 15 In the matter of the CON
| tested Albany delegation the committee has de-
to by the sv ds ase
| same VOTE This weakens the anti Robinson
forces by twelve delegates. The Twentyfourth dis.
of New York has also been decided in favor of
| Robinson. the committee having recognized the
three delegates headed by Jordan L. Mott contestng
the Tammany delegates from that district. This
duces the Tammany strength in New York county
to sxty-nine delegates. Onondaga has likewise been
decided in Robnsons favor its nine Robinson dele
| county.
| WHAT MR.. KELLY SAID.
Throughout the latter part of the proceedings the
| anti Robinson members OF the committee have been
flibustering by motions to adjourn and other dila
tory motions; In support OF one OF S susn motions
| here any longer; it is all one way. Let adjourn
| until morning and better and moro harmonious
| feeling may then prevail.
AN EXPRESSION FROM KINGS.
One A. M-Mr. MacLoughlin. of Kings on being
asked if his county had decided any course OF
action. replied
1--WE have had no meeting and determined upon
w everything Consistent IN the interests Of harmony %
The welfare OF the party is paramount to all other
| considerations"
THE SITUATION SUMMARIZED.
Up 10 this writing the situation may be sum-
married. a follows:-The Robinson men have a de-
cided majority Of the convention. and and il, if
the candidate. The reliable estimates
of votes give Kings the balance of power and that
Robinson may be defeated. General socum
is generally named as the candidate best calculated
to unite the party. and he would probably be the
nominee should Robinson be set aside.
Among the candidates named for Lieutenant Gov
ernor are Charles Hughes. ex-Congressman and Sen
ator Jacobs of Kings. The latter would be out CT
the field in case OF Slocums g nomination.
| POTTER DECLINES.
Mr.. Clarkson N. Potter has addressed the follow
ing letter to Mr. o. W. Cutler. one of the delegates
No. 81 WALL STREET. Nnw yonx, Sept 8. 1879.
Ny Dear ssn- beg to ackSowlodgs your telegram
tsr doseTnor. &c, am obliged for ali your
the State who favor ana as
sys % not Ss ns Dc ns
that harmony Is vital to the party at this unctare and
p bHi ma TO 40 than result regard G any y
Ss ss nS a hG% DO the ns.
vent union some OF the gentlemen whose names mus.
Ia and Sh IF else %
to tho sRs
| GOVERNOR ROBINSON AND THE CORPORATIONS.
The feature that has most strongly developed it.
either to take part in the actual proceedings of the
State Convention to use their influence in shaping
its policy is the opposition Of the party to corpora
| tions or monopolies Nearly every whose
opinion as to the platform on which the party ought
to fight the approaching battle has been sought
starts out with the proposition for plank denounc
ing the abuses of corporations and especially of rail-
road corporations and demanding legislation to
tail and regulate their privileges. In view of the fact
that this sentiment is common to Robinson and
anti Robinson democrats, it deemed OF inn
portance to trace the authenticity of report whs-
pei cd about during recent session of the Rail-
road Investigating Committee at Saratoga, to the
effect that Governor Robnson's name figures on the
accounts of the Erie Railway haviig received
money either from the corporation or the receiver
for legal services.
GOVERNOR ROBINSON AND THE RAILROADS
gentleman formerly connected with the Erie
road and now in this city was approached by the
HERALD's representative to-day and the following
conversation the subject took place:-
CoRREsroSpEST-Does the name of Governor
Lucus Robinson appear as the recipient Of money
for legal other from the presi
| dent of the Erie Railway Company
GESrI.EaAN-Well, Governor Robinson is lawyer
by profession and has, occasions. rendered legal
services to the Erie Railway.
| CoRREspoNDENr-At what date or dates were these
services rendered?
| GENrLEMAS-That am unable to say, but of
course the accounts OF the company its officers
will tell. 1t is Legitimate business and reflects dis
credit Lucius Robinson is able law
yer and thoroughly conversant with the statutes
garng railroad and other corporations. 1t is not
u matter of surprise that the Erie Company, In its
LONG continued troubles should have sought the aid