The New York herald., 1879-10-15

Ahwaga House. at owego delivered himself of some
political lore on the present exciting canvass:-
Il tell you that Robinson will get good many
republican votes among the farmers of this county,.
Shave YOU been brought much in co intact with
republican farmers OF Iioga within the last week ut
"Yes. and in discussing the situation found that
many OF them We're in favor OF Governor hooinsons
reelection"
"Why?"
s.Be.ause they think he has made good Governor.
reduced taxation. which is the main thing with us
for q change"
..Any Kelly men in this sectionY'
"rhree, IL think. That is about the total or the
strength OF the party in owego."
THE BLOODY sHIRr-UNBRoEES REPUBLICAN RANKS.
met three or four republicans here who consd-
cred 1t unadvisablo to keep up the 'bloody shirt
controversy They thought the nasses OK ,ne omd
be much better to let them drop for topics more con-
genial with popular taste. Mr. Easton also toia me
that he hud talked with republicans VINO
were OF tho opinion. One Remarked 10 nm,
81 heartily sick OF this continued attempt TO
keep up sectional issues. 1t only disturps the cou-
try and keeps the thoughts Of our people from more
profitable speculations.
Mr. Stewart l.. Woodford was here some few days
ago and delivered lengthy speech almost solely de-
voted to consideration OF national questions as
affected lea. oy 'ne Of o tSs described by Mr.
Easton were not ut all satisfied with 1t in conse-
quence of its "bloody shirt tone. The republican
paper tOwego Times compliments General Woodford
handsomely upon his effort. Among other things 1t
says:-"His several visits to the south since the
and noteworthy speeches at colleges. commence
ments and other public gatherings. and especially
der trial in Mississippi. give peculiar meaning and
weight to his thoughtful and earnest words in re-
gard to the issues involved i'll what is known III
national politics as the solid South"
VETERAN REPUBLIcAN EDITOR.
Mr.. William Smyth. editor and proprietor OF the
Owego Times. occupied the position OF Superinten-
dent of Insurance before John f. Smyth took pos
session Of this important Office. He is an enthusi-
astic republican and an able editor. He denies most
among the republicans OF Tioga county. IL do not
know of a single individual among our ranks that
has declared his intention to vote for ROBINSON, he
Democrats with whom talked here express
themselves differently They say there are several"
"Did they mention names?"
..Three or four, but cannot now recall them"
''If you give me the names will be ready to an
swer for the position of these gentlemen, know
them all pretty we'll. bave endeavored in my edi-
sues that came up in what was called the extra ses
sion of Congress- think we all understand the
attempts then and previously made by southern
Representatives to accomplish by legislation what
they failed secure on the battle field. They igno-
miniously failed, and their conduct has only re-
suited in cementing more firmly the republicans OF
the country. They might have succeeded had they
been patient"
"You think that the southern brigadiers showed
their hands too soonY'
"That is It,.
SENATOR woop1N's CANVASS.
Under the last apportionment this Senatorial dis
trict-the Twenty-sixth composed Of Tioga, Tomp-
kins. Seneca and Cayuga counties-is hopelessy re-
this district for their suffrages are William B.
Woodin of Auburn. not unknown to fame IN the
Schuyler present auditor Of the Canal Department.
The charges against Woodn are too recent to need
Txesd that h he placed some in the hands Of
an intermediary to be given to Woodin,
50 as, to secure that genteman's influence
OF 1870 Tweed further narrated several interviews
which he had with Woodin on this ana kindred sub
jects. The developments just before the elec-
tion of 1877, when the Senator was then again up
before the people for their sliffrages He soemnly
denied the Tweed impeachment but withdrew from
the Senatorial canvass. Theodore NJ. Pomeroy being
nominated in his place. 1t is, of course understood
in the district by democrats and republicans that
these charges will be now again and again brought
forward, but have not yet met the tirst man who
doubts the Senator's success. 1t is not Tor me to
OF these charges. 1t is probable that some
spicy developments may be brought out in
days older which may not sound well in the
ears of the party of "high moral IDEAS" II am in
the district by that time may hnd It necessary to
ican party has had no such talented representatve
in the State Senate since William b. Woodin retired
from pubic service. 1t certainly would oe pity II
visitors to the new Capitol ut Albany did not have
opportunity to hear bis masterly eloquence in
Legislative debate next winter.
The Convention which placed Mr. Woodin in
nomination as u Representative in the next Senate
balloted eighty-six times before it could
agreement. Each county had candidate OF its own.
and neither would give way. similar deadlock
resulted to that which took place in Senator Hal
ever. this deadlock was broken. Mr. Woodin being
nominated.
way OF Senator woodin's canvass?" l asked Mr..
Smyth.
"None at all. think he will carry every county
except Tompkins. That. you know. is the homo Of
his democratic opponent. Mr. Schuyler"
'The charges will have effectY
There two sides to that story. An effort
made by certain enemies OF Mr.. Woodin to break
him down. and they entered into conspiracy tor
that purpose. They failed however When say
that he may not carry Tompkins county may be
mistaken. That too. you must recollect, is the
OF the State ticket may also send Mr.. Woodin along.
SO that he can here. too secure larger vote than
Mr. schuyler. His majorities in the other three
counties conceded. I know of several promi-
nent democrats in Mr.. Woodns county
Cayuga-who will vote for him.
"Charles N. Ross and other ant-ltlden democrats
presume you mean"
YES"
GRIEVANCES.
Governor Robinson must expect to meet with
the bitter animosity OF Mr.. Wheeler H. Bristol and
his particular friends IN this county Tor one par
the Board of Audit passed upon a claim OF some
100000 for breach OF contract by the State the
derstood to be interested in this contract.
The item was inserted in the Supply bill.
ture. When the supply bill before
the Governor he quietly drew his pen across this
In this action he was supported by an opinion de-
livered by Attorney General Schoonnaker. The re-
puolcans III the lower house fretted and fumcd
the action OF tho Governor, Mr.. George B. Sloan
making powerful speech in opposition to the
clusions reached in the veto. But Notwithstanding
their virtuous indignation the republican phalanx.
with ninetyseve solid votes behind them. did not
dare pass the Supply bill over the veto with this
100000 item restored The claim. be 1t just or false.
1t is SAID viii again pe brought up next winter. III
order. some republicans say in Owego. to give
"Governer' Cornell u chance to examine into the
matter.
A CANVASS OF THE RURAL DIsTRIcTs-rHE
CURRENT SETTING KELLY-wARD-No DIsAF-
FICTION AMONG THE REPUBLICAN, FARMERS.
GENEVA. Oct. IL. 1879
An impartial canvass of the rural districts Of the
State furnishes more convincing evidence than
is supplied by the rebelious cities of the utter de-
moraization of the democratic party and of the des
porato condition OF Governor Robinsons prospects.
The only manner in which the large and admitted