New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-05
FEELING IN THIS CITY.

There has not boon good opportunity TO gather
public opipon on the work of the Saratoga CoASeii-
ton The major part of the citizens who are most
active in political work and political discussion are
ont of town at this time Almost all who were not
taking vacation and could leave their business Tor
few DAYS made a flying visit to saratoga to be eye
witnesses of what promised to be an exclnnr ~
well as an enthusiastic contest. Both delegates
and spectators are slow in returning home. Hugh
Hastings and few Others, who appeared eager TO
get away from the battlefield, arrived on the Sara
topa special Yesterday afternoon. few more came
on the evening train. The principal reason pre-
haps for there not being more excitement ana sur
az the uptown hotels on the evening of the nonlna-
ton could be found in the drenchmg rain-storm
that made home the most desirable place to be IN
until a good part Of the evening had worn away
The Union League Club was almost deserted, ana
the few members present belonged TO the set that
look upon the political privileges Ol The ciuD as TIC
least important of all.
Thurlow Weed was visited by TRIBUNE ne
porte, az ms residence in Iwelfth-st.. just west of
Ffth-ave. He was delegate % the convention,
but was Obliged to remain al home for the safety u
his health Being asked for hls opinion Of the
conventions work be said:
"Ihe Importance Of the election this Fall and
le issues in this canvass were very strongly stated
by Senator Corkiing in his speech Aud Ia view OF
Tie dangers which threaten the country. All lndl-
vidua preferences and all prciudices in relation to
the candidates should be merged in the daty we
owe 10 our country"
"WhaJ do yoI think Of Senator Conkling speech
Ms a whole ?" was asked.
Gle never made a more iorcble speech" was tho
re1ly. than that. or one better timed. 1t fitted
right into the occasion. 1he Republicans don't
want better campaign document than that speech
viii be-"
"Nhat parts Of il do you specially commendp
Gle is strongest IN presenting the determination
Of the rebels TO reopen all the old issues and far
as possible destroy all We gained by the var. lie
was very strong. also IN showing our people what
they are 50 slow usually TO understand-that the
designs of the rebel members of Congress are just
as fatal 10 the integrity OF the Union
and the welfare Of the country they were in
1861. Tie eniorcos the point that 1t Is we'll to look
the fact of solid South III the face, and 10 realize
the other fact that al least four Southern States.
as he presents IT, would be Republican bat Tor bal
lotbox stuiiina. hulldozing, and 'lWooing or
downright murder. 1t IL equally important To re-
alize that % candidate elected President by Sold
South and handicapped Democracy will repudiate
the National dcb:."
"Wbat would you say of the feeling in the con-
veniion T.
"The convention was very admirable in its per-
sonnl makeup. and distinguished for the amenities
and perfect order. Good feeling prevailed among
the delegates and enthusiasm was equally shown
for the different party leaders. ms ENCOURAGES
inouzed, and affords grounds oi confidence IN the
success Of the ticket proving that however much
disappointment may have been iclt 10y some III tae
defeat of certain candidates. duty 10 country rises
above all personal considerations
Wa Mr.. COTUcl!s great strength IN the con-
.yentiOn n surprise 10 YOU
mir. Cornell owes hi- nomination 70 the tact that
lie WAS removed from the Custom House without
sufficient reason great blunOer was mace IN
moving him. 49,
{" Are the gentlemen who form the body Of the
ticket we'll known to YOU =
Not All Of them Nj Wadsworths nomination
for Controller excellent one. lie lnherits
political virtue aud public spirit from ms enllght-
ened ancestors. His grandfather. James Nads-
worth. one of the most enlightened and
pubhc-spirted men IN our State. lie was
the canse of popular education than any other man
IL our State lie founded the first normal school
In me state aud was the father of tho school dis
trict library system. The son % James Nadsworth
was General WadswOrth, who was distinguished
for callantTy IN the Union Army. HIS son is the
young lnsu who has been nominated Tor Con-
II would he I'M wise" he said in conclusion for
the Republicans of tho state Il count on the dis
cordaut feeling which disturbs Their opponents for
the power OF adhesion IN the Democratic party IS
very great. And however strongly and SINCERELY
Mr.. Kelly may be opposed 10 Governor Robinson,
IL is wise to assume that the usages OF the party
Will be strong enough to oOmpel him 10 acqulesce."
How will New-iork rank IN the Presidential
contestr
IN it's bearings on the Presidential election, and
think it Is even more important than the Maine or
Ohio election. 1t would produce bad effect to lose
tins state this Fall. think the Republicans can
win" -
- For them the situation Is seriously embarr assing
The feud between lammauy and Governor Robinson
Il an old one, intensified by recent differences The
removal Of County Clerk Gumbieton and Police
Commissioners Nichols and Smith have mad much
10 dc with il, hut think II largely caused by Mr..
Kclly's opposition 10 Tllden Serious as these dis
seiIsiOus III the Democratic party are, Republicans
ought "a rely upon their own union and zeal rather
than count upon the quarrels OF their opponents Ii
wOuld be unsafe 10 rely upon Democratic dissen-
sOns because of the great cOhesiy. power, when
you come TO the question OF regularity OF nomina-
ton ia the Democratic party. IL their divisions are
healed before the election the Democratic party viii
be very strong. IL behOoves the Republicans there
fore look at the question IN its very worst aspect
and prepare Tor the contest accordingly"
CIVIL SERVICE Al THE CUSTOM HOUSE.
The nominations made at the Saratoga COnvon-
ton received the warm approval OF prominent Gus
toms officers. While they had been deferred. they
said by Civil Service regulations from ex-
pressing before the convention their preferences for
any OF the candidates. they accepted The results of
the convention with great heartiness. Whatever
their personal prejudices might have been they
willingly laid them aside in favor of the party nom
inees. For the election Of the ticket they should
give their personal influence. without a doubt of
It's
The officers at the Custom House remained
Wednesday at their posts of dutyn spite OF the fact
that AN exciting Republican State Convention was
An full blast. Collector Merritt, Surveyor Graham
aud Naval Officer Burt, together with their subor
dinates were engaged as usual in the discharge Of