The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-18
The Double headed Party.

me Democracy OF New York met in con-
yentlon at Syracuse, on the 10th, for the pur-
pose of nominating State ticket. The dis
custom previous to the time of meeting had
been very animated and acrimonious between
the followers OF Tammany and the Tilden
disciples. 1t is generally conceded that Til
den had so crystalzed his forces and engin-
eered his plans, as to be certain of securing
the nomination of Gov. Robinson. As this
fact became patent, Tammany. under the
lead OF john Kelley, manifested very de-
termined purpose rot to submit, ana if the
''worst come to the WORST to bolt the con-
vention. On the second day of the Conven-
ion.after considerable filibusteling and eau
cusing, it became evident that iilden's ar
rangcments would be carried out to the letter.
A msjority OF the delegates we're for Robin
son, and TO have faltered in his nomination
would have been victory for Kelley. This
could not be allowed. Tammany was willing
to take any other Democrat that might be
named, but was determined to resist the
despo.ic ruling Of Tilden, to force Robinson
upon the party. At one time it appeared
that the dissensions would be healed, in the
nomination Of Mr.. j. c. Jacobs. This gen
tieman presided over he Convention, and
Mr.. Cowau, q friend of Robinson, after "A few
preliminary remarks, moved thai he be nom
mated by reclamation. Tammany jumped at
the suggestion and by an almost unanimous
affirmation he was declared nominated. AT
ter tbe commotiun h d subsidized, Mir. Jacobs
announced to the Convention that under no
circumstances would he accept the position.
Protests against this conclusion came thick
and fast from Tammany, but to no purpose.
Finally formal vote was called for, and as the
result was known before that Robinson
would be the nomin.c, Tammany walked
out OF the hall amidst great confusion. Rob
inson was nominated, with full ticket.
Clarkson N. Potter being second. notwIth-
standing he had written letter positively re.
fusipg to allow his name to be used in any
official connection.
Tammany and the followers OF Kelley met
in separate hall, organized, and nominated
John Kelley for Governor, declaring thai
they would support the Regular ticket except
the nominee for Governor. but that Robin
son should be defeated at all haz rds. The
speeches were very severe on Robinsol and
Tilden, the latter being accused OF all the
crimes almost known to the decalo2ue, and
especially denounced for his connection with
the cipher kilograms and his attempt to buy
one electoral vote.
While this dissension in the Democratic for
ces will result in the success of the Republic
can ticket. it does not follow that the Repub-
licans would not succeed had not the split
taken place. 1t is believed that whatever
the action of the Democrats, Mr.. Cornell ,the
Republican nominee for Governor, will be
elected. The political forces are now ar
ranging for the Presidential campaign of
| 1880, and in view OF the position Of the De-
mocracy on the currency question and the
issues raised in the last Congress as to the doc
trine of States Sovereignty, the Republicans
fee. very confident of success in New York,
even with the Democracy harmonious and
united. Mr.. Cornell is a gentleman of great
purity of character, splendid organizing ca
pacities, and, with a united party, inspired
with a sense of the great Importance Of the
State election as bearing upon the Presi-
dental contest, We ry little fear Iced be en-
| tertained were the Democratic party SIS
disorganized. The prospects for a great
Republican triumph are very encouraging,
and it is confidently assumed that the EN-
pire State will range under the Republican
| banner this fall.