The New York herald., 1879-09-10

The brought dependency to the
claim that they control majority OF the dele
gates the floor of the Convention. Further dis
couragng to the effect that the caucus OF
the Tilden members of the committee had been held
at which the immortal eighteen were represented
ana tnat senator John o. Jacobs OF hngs mao uesn
THAT settles the whole ISSUE said an entnu-
siastic Robinsonite. "Kings county has nndoupts
edly wheeled into line side. The selection or
Jacobs as temporary chairman proves this beyond
question
"but We will have the delegates on the
opening proceedings. The fight will be com
report of the State Committee as to Jacobs
selection. Then II the vote is against MS we
will take our hats and withdraw from the Conven-
ton. 1t is probable will then proceed to another
hall and nominate ticket of our own
The gossp Ine on Tas sss
full State Committee at the Vanderbilt House
at eight o'clock The hotel corridors were packed
with delegates and interested spectators. Much
anxiety manifested to ascertain the result OF the
meeting held with closed doors. The crowd surged
and struggled in the halls immediately adjoining the
meeting room. while heated arguments were in
duiged in by in front OF the hotel once. where
several hundred people were massed
MEETING COMMITTEE.
At eight o'clock the committee assembled in
parlor the second floor. 1t was then ascertained
that adjournment took place until half-past
nine O'Clock. When that time arrived the full body
circulated by the Tammany men that tept
vote had been taken which gave them
the committee by one. tho figures standing
II to IL. 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 Tor temporary chair
man and unanimously agreed upon. This conclu-
sion looked upon by some, in of the
latest complexion of affairs decisive victory
for Robinson on the ground that Kings county had
not yet taken positive position in the fight as be-
tween contendng factions At half-past ten O'Clock
the outlook wasthus decidedly mixed.
Up to midnight the voting in the State Committee
all test questions 1S to Is in favor Of Robin
son. The proceedings rule have been con-
| ductod quietly, only now and then tho voice OF
eager ss Outside the eosed Tho
corridors continue crowded to and the grim
vsaged anitor. who stands guard at the sanctun 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 and Schel sit side by side cool and apparently
at ease. 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 of their number
in speaking to the question: The matter of the con-
testing delegates to Tammany from New York county
was the subject of lengthy discussion the final re-
| suit being that all the Tammany delegates will be
admitted as prima facie regular with the exception
The claims 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
tinues to stand 18 to 15 In the matter Of the
| tested Albany delegation the committee has de-
egason TO headed by ban Mannns by sse
| same vote. This weakens the anti Robinson
forces by twelve delegates The Twentyfourth dis.
| Robinson. the committee having recognized the
three delegates headed by Jordan L. Mott contesting
the Tammany delegates from that district. This re-
duces the Tammany strength in New York county
| to sixty-nine delegates. Onondaga has likewise been
decided in Robinsons favor, its nine Robinson dele
| gates being recognized as the regulars from that
county.
| WHAT MR.. KELLY SAID.
Throughout the latter part of the proceedings the
| anti-Robinson members OF the committee have been
| hlibusterng by motions to adjourn and other da-
Srs KeY the S Of oa ssyns
here any longer; it is all one way. Let us 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 il his county had decided on any course Of
1--WE have had no meeting and determined upon
no particular action. but desirous of doing
everything consistent the interests of harmony.
The welfare of the party is paramount to I'LL other
considerations"
| THE SITUATION SUMMARIZED.
married. follows:-The Robinson men have de-
tSaS sdsd Al. Of his the n and bs
the candidate. The most reliable estimates
of votes give Kings the balance of power and il that
| county should stand out against nomination
Robinson may be defeated. General slocum
is generally named 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 Slocum's nomination.
MR. POTTER DECLINES.
Mr.. Clarkson N. Potter has addressed the follow
ing letter to Mr.. o. w. Cutler Of the delegates
| from Niagara county
v r. No. 81 WALL STREET: NEw ycax, Sept, s. 1879
f'G fsr Gess5naT % Ss., @ SSilssd Tor ali h' yo%s ~
shroassou. the State who favor me- and as Wross
ays s e0 aa Dc f. .s
that harmony Is vital to the party at this unctnre and
possy Interfere With that result regard union as
% sass s n% SaG% p
vent union on some OF the gentlemen whose must
IF elise % who
secure 'A' success cL&sRsoS ks sAs PoTTER
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 their influence in shaping
its policy. is the opposition of the party to corpora
tions or monopolies. Nearly every man whose
opinion to the platform 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 ti-Robinson democrats 1t was deemed OF inn
porance to trace the authenticity OF o report whis-
pefed about during the recent session of the Rail-
road Investigating Committee at Saratoga. to the
effect that Governor Robinson's name figures the
accounts of the Erie Railway having 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 tho
HERALDs representative to-day and the following
conversation on the subject took place:-
CoRnEsPoNDENT-Does the name Of Governor
Lucius Robinson appear tho recipient Of money
for legal other services from the receiver pres
dent of the Erie Railway Company
GEvrIEMAN-Wcll. Governor Robinson IL o lawyer
by profession and has, occasions rendered legal
services to the Erie Railway.
CoRREsPoNDENT-At what dato dates these
services rendered?
GENTIEMAS-That am unable now TO say but of
course the accounts of the company its officers
will tell 1t is legitimate business and reflects dis
credit on no one. Lucius Robinson is an able law
yer and thoroughly conversant with the statutes
garng railroad and other corporations IL is not
u matter of surprise that the Erie Company, In its
continued irnullae alInull he Ii