The New York herald., 1879-09-21
THE GUBERNATORIAL FIGHT.

ILL w ooGAlNA OAlAA io4A .
cLARKsoN n POTTER ACCEPTS THE SYRACUSE
NOMINATION FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
ANTI-TAMMASY PREPARING FOR HER RATIFI-
CATION MEETING-TAMMANY CAMPAIGN
THE socIALIsTIc PULSE.
The following letter has been received by Mr..
John c. Jacobs president Of the recent Democratic
State Convention. from Mr.. Clarkson N. Potter ac-
cepting the nomination for Lieutenant Governor Of
the State of New York.
NUrwoop. New Rochelle, Sept 10, 1879.
SIR beg TO acknowledge your letter of yester-
by the Democratic-R Republican State Convention, of
which you were President for the office of Lieuten-
ant Governor of tho State OF New York
did not seek this nomination. Under ordinary
circumstances should decline it, But this crisis
in the affairs OF the party If it be thought that my
name or services can contribute anything to tine
union or success OF tho democracy, do not feel at
liberty to Withhold them. n,
have tho honor. therefore. of accepting the
ination rendered me, and remain. very respectfully,
your obedient servant. CLARKSON N. POTTER
TO the Hon JOHN O. JAcoBs. President Of the
Democratic-h Republican State Convention.
ANTI-TAMAANy's RATIFICATION.
The committee of democrats in favor of the re-
election of Governor Robinson, which was recently
appointed by Police Commits ssoner James f. Morri-
son. to make arrangements for o grand mass meet
ing. to be held on Monday. the Goth lnst.. met in
Cooper Institute last evening for organization.
There were present the usual number of adherents
of anti-Tammany. including Nelson ]. Water
bury. William Geoghegan. Richard Evans.
Maurice Power. Thomas Costgan, ex-Mayor
William H. Wickham and ex-senator Charles &. Cor
NELL Only few Of the Tammany men whose names
had been put on the committee by Mr.. Morrison
were present. The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. Morrison. who referred to the work that was
be successful in their labors. Mr.. John E. Devlin
was then elected permanent chairman of the
body. He said that he had been a member of
Tammany Hall for over twenty-five years, and in
that time the organization had always been regarded
the regular democratic organization in the city
and county Of New York. But to-day thero
body Of men who were using Tammany and it's
machinery for base ends. They were seeking to
defeat the party not only in the State but in the
nation. 1t was the duty of every true democrat to
stand firm and defeat the object of these men.
After the appointment of Messrs. Louis c. waeh-
ner and John d. CONN secretaries q long debate
ensued as to the subcommittee tobe named to ar
range for the ratification meeting. The following
were finally agreed upon:-A Committee on Arrange
ments. one on Speakers. Resolutions, one on
Printing. one on Finance, and on Presiding
officers.
Of the committees named above was authorized to
have entire supervision over the details Of the
meeting.
Mr.. Charles H. Truax moved that the presiding
officer OF the mass meeting, when he shall have been
chosen. be empowered to appoint committee Of
three from each Assembly district to manage the
announced that Mr.. John &. Davis would act as as
treasurer Of all moneys that might be subscribed to
the campaign fund
During the proceedings check for 500 from Mr.
Isaac Bell was presented. The check was placed in
possession OF the treasurer.
The meeting then adjourned.
Luke F. Cozans and Benjamin F. vosburgh, whose
names were published among those of the committee
OF hundred democrats selected for the Irving
Hall ratification Meeting assert that they did no.
authorize the of their and that they will
not serve on the committee as they intend to
operate with the Tammany party and vote for John
Kelly for Governor.
ROBINSON BANNER RAISING
The Bernard Kenny Regular Democratic Associa-
Syracuse nominations at No. 1913 Ludlow street last
evening. The proceedings commenced with the
the nominees on the State ticket. headed by
Lucius Robinson. with the usual accomplishments
OF fireworks and music. The meeting was
then called to order by Charles Dughcimer. Chair
man. ana the following speakers addressed the
meeting each speaking twice-hrst to the throng in
the street and then to the assombage in the interior
of the building Colonel ]. H. Fellows James
Daily. L. II. Dreamer. +. H. Rodenburg. ex-Assembly-
Fleming. OF Broome county; John s. McGill. Julian
L. Harlig. James Purdy and J. w. White.
SENATOR BARNUM ON TAMMANY.
Ex-senator William II. Barnum. of Connecticut,
was at the Fifth Avenue Hotel for few hours yes
terday. Previous to his departure for home In The
afternoon he told reporter who asked him to ex-
press his opinion on New York State
politics that only an informal meeting Of
tive Committee held at Washington on Thursday
last; that perfect harmony prevailed, and that the
members i'll attendance were unanimous in their
opinion that Governor Robinson the regular
candidate of the democracy in this State. and that
he should be SO supported.
JOHN KELLY.
At meeting OF the John Gerald German Associs-
tion at 238 Stanton street. last evening" resolutions
were adopted indorsing the nomination Of John
At a meeting OF the Jacob seebacher Campaign
Club at No. l39 Rivington street similar resolutions
General George wingate stated yesterday that he
intends resigning the office Of Inspector General of
Rifle Practice and gives as a reason that he is
member of Tammany Hall and under existing polit-
ical complications cannot do otherwise.
THE SOCIALISTS DEMAND.
The Socialistc Labor Association of Brooklyn
held o meeting last evening Mt Turn Hall, Meserole
street. The meeting called for eight o'clock
but up to twenty minutes before nine not than
twenty-five persons were in waiting. The delay was
explained by one of the officers of the association,
who stated thai there was q tailors meeting in tho
vicinity, and most of the tailors were social
lists. When tho meeting ut last called to order
Mr.. Hermann Gottschalk was appointed chairman
and Mr.. Joseph Hocr secretary. 1t was resolved to
nominate candidates in every district for local Offices
An address to the people OF Brooklyn was adopted
calling for the serious consideration of the three
important qucstiors-hrst, How business be ro-
vived2 second. How can labor get its due re-
ward? and third. How the unemployed
get work? The address set forth that both
the existing political parties are corrupt aud
continually quarreling with each other, 30 that
their destruction is a necessity. On the ruins OF
these effete organizations there should now arise
q great labor party. The address further favored
city bank. city pawnshop. horse railroads and
ferries under city management, abolition of muni-
cipa commissions. abolition of the contract system
for all city work. free books to all pupils OF the pub.
lie schools, and public schools and other public
halls to be made available for public meetings.
NOMINATIONS