The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18
What the State Democratic Leaders Say
TO Arbitration Of Differences.
CONFIDENCE IN HORATIO SEYMOUR
Men Who Seek 'the Good of the Party" =
Mr. Seymours Views.


hitting the differences to the arbitration of ex-
Governor Horatio Seymour. To ascertain if such a
plan would be acceptable to Mr.. Seymour and to the
other democratic leaders the following despatch
was sent by tho HERALD to those gentlemen named
in our Syracuse correspondents letter.
NEW YORK. Nov. 16. 1879.
1t is stated here that attempt is about to be
made effect II reconciliation of the democratic fac
this State. 1t is proposed to refer the dis
putes or disagreemens between the Tilden and anti
Tilden parties to Governor Seymour arbiter.
Would you favor such plan for the good of the
party? An early answer by telegraph will oblige
That sent to Governor Seymour was OF course.
varied in the wording to ask if he would consent to
act in the capacity of arbiter.
THE REPLIES.
TO the above dispatches the following replies
have been received-
cnIEs JUSTICE CHURCH FAvoRs IT.
ALBANY. Nov. 16. 1879.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HEnAID:-
Yes. favor the proposed plan any other which
will unite the democratic party in the State.
SANFORD E. CHURCH
MR. MOSES uNBoUNpED CONFIDENCE.
AUBURN. Nov. II. 1879.
TO rHK EDITOR OF THE HERALD--
have such unbaunded confidence in the wisdom
integrity and purity Of Governor Seymour that
should be willing submit to his decision any ques
ton of disagreement either within the party out
Of it. WILLIAM J. MOSES.
Mr. PURCELL AGREES
ROCHESTER,. Nov. 16, 1879.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
In answer your inquiry would say generally
that favor any plan that gives promise Of harmon
izing and uniting the democratic party of this
State. and particularly any proposition that
looks TO Governor Seymour as an arbiter
In the matter of existing disputes and
dissgreements At the State Convention year ago
Isuggested and urged that Governor Seymour be
placed upon the State Committee as a member at
large with the very object in view indicated by your
inquiry. but other counsels prevailed.
WILLIAM PURCELL.
syRACUsANs HEARTILY FAVOR 1T.
SYRACUSE. Nov.'17. 1879.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Yes. heartily. D. PRATT.
SYRACUSE Nov. II, 1872
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
am in favor OF referring the matters Of disagree
ment in the democratic party to Governor Seymour
N. +. GRAVES
Mr.. wRIGHT's EMPHATIC ASSENT.
GENEVA. Nov. H. 1879.
To THE EDIToR THE HERALp:-
In response to your despatch announcing efforts
to reunite the democratic party Of New York
through the intercession of Governor Seymour and
asking my views thereon. reply yes by all means.
The party and should be solidifed in time to re-
can. in my judgment. accomplish much in that
direction as the statesman you name
WILLIAM W. WRIGHT.
MR. PARKxn THINKS IT PREMATURE
ALBANY. Nov. II. 1879.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
think 1t is too soon to in the matter and
that it will be accomplished best by the democracy
In their primary assemblies in choosing delegates.
AMAsA J. PARKER.
GOVERNOR sEYMoUR's OPINION.
UTICA, NOV. ~, 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In answer to your despatch just received, asking
IT, would act arbiter to settle contro versies in
the democratic party. must say that am not
aware of any movement to harmonic the demo-
cratic party in this State by OF matters in
dispute to myself or to any other person. Neither
have the influence. wisdom or impartiality which
would be needed for such Office. have taken no
part in politics during the past two years. nor can
do in the future beyond voting candidates who
represent my political principles feel an interest
In the success of the democratic party and believe
that will be best promoted by referring all questions
to the conventions which will represent the views
and feelings OF the active members of that organize
ton. They have the deepest and most enduring in
terest in harmony and success. They not divided
by prejudces against each other, but with regard to
the candidates at tho late election. They will act
harmoniousiy in their towns at the spring meetings
to choose local officers When the next State Con-
venton shall be held the delegates will have In view
the facts and views Of tho last canvass winch will
enable them to decide upon wise policy. and they
will have tho strongest motives for acting with wis.,
dom and patriotism. 1 believe that convention win
be the best tribunal to which all matters of coutro.
vcrsy can be referred HoRATIo SEYMOUR.
SENATOR KELLOGGS SEAT.
TESTIMONY BEFORE THE COMMITTEE OF INvEs-
TIGATIoN.
New ORLEANS, La, Nov. II, 1879