New-York tribune., 1879-09-02
THE HUN OF rHE MUSTER.

TIE CONVENTION TO BE CONSPICUOUS FOR IHE
EMINENT MEN AMoNG ITS DELEGATEs-rnE
CHANCES OF THE cANDiDATEs-TaE PLAT
FORMS.
lBY TELEGRATH To THE TRIBUNE.l
SARATOGA. Sept. 1.-Readers of The TRIBUNE
have been kept so fully informed of the political
probabilities. as observed in Saratoga, that there is
not great deal of change 10 be reported just at tnis
time. Thorc are many members of the convention
here and good number of men of prominence, hut
the mass of delegates have not Vet arrived. and the
Gathering has not yet fully reached that preliminary
stage of informal conference and discussion wincp
IS often SO much more important than the actual
proceedings of the convention itself.
AFEw NOTEWORTHY FACTS.
Several things are however, already clear. One
il that the convention will rise to the height of the
occasion which calls Il into being. 1t is many years
since Republican State Convention has comprised
among its members so large q number of men OF
National reputation. A roll of delegates which IN
clnaes such men as Senator C0nkling Vice-Pros-
dent Wheeler, Thurow Weed. ex-United states
Senators Reuben +. FentOn and Edwin d. Morgan
George William Curtis, ex-Speaker George H.
Sloan, and others who might DO named is
ample evidence of abundant vitality In the Re-
publican organization, and of a universal interest
in its success in the coming campaign. Indeed,
the brief list Of leaders. significant 1t Is presents
inadequate lucd OF the convention dH II NAolcs
Itmight almost be called in compliment and not In
deriaon q convention of lIigadiers for almost
every district in the State 70 have sent here
some man who has distinguished himself in Con-
eress or the Legislature in some State office. In
some instances whole delegations are composed OF
names which will be recognized everywhere
Throughout the State. The composition OF the con-
venton. therefore, is the best possible guarantee
that its action will be wise and result solely from
desire for the highest good Of the Republican party.
The early arrivals Of to-day gave some hint of the
number Of wellknown Republicans who may be
expected at the Convention Conspicuous among
them was Senator Conkling He appeared to be in
excellent health. and cordially greeted at the
United States Hotel by the politicians who throng
its vestbule. There came by the same train two
candidates for Governor. namely, Senator
Pomeroy. Of Auburn. and Congressman Hiscock.
of Syracuse; two candidates for Lleutenant-Gov-
ernor in George G.. Hoskins of Wyoming. and X.
d. Parsons, of Rochester and candidate Tor At
torney- General in Hamilton Ward, OF Allegany
County. George Is. Sloan, OF Oswego, ex-Speaher
of the Assembly, was also among the arrivals.
Later In the morning the train from New-fork
brought George William Curtis and General Chester
A. Arthur. la the afternoon aud evening every
train brought in many leaders of the party:
Among them We're the following representatives, OF
the Legislature; Senators Wendover. Harris. Wag-
ner Rockwell and Murphy Assembymen PIendor-
CAST Bridges, Bradley, Ingersoll, Sheard, Warner,
Wheeler Glidden, llalsey, Erdman, NoyGs. hoys,
lowland. kx-Senators WOodin, selkng, Carpen-
Ter, ID. f. Wood. Maddox Cole and Isaac v Baker,
jr: and ex-Assemblymen Post, George Vi. Case and
leask also arrived. There were several ex.Con-
gressmen also. Among these were William Walter
Phelps, who came as spectator from nelehD9rng
State, c. ID. McDougan; OF Auburn. John
n Hungerford and John d. Lawson. OF New-lork:
Journalism represented by Charles f. smith, Of
Ile albany kreniH0 JeHraH John Nj. francis, OF
Tie Troy fimcs /; Addison Z. Keyes. Of Iho Albany
Irsning frpress; James y. Matthews, of The Buffalo
Egpress, aud Charles +. Fitch. of The dorchester
Democrat and Chronicle. There are several former
former State officers, like G. Hilton scribner,
ex->ecretary Of State; VIM. b. Taylor. ex-state-
Sna hSw Baookyn Was
by Commissioner Worth aud ex-Sherih Dag
Assessors Fowler and Hadley; the superintendent
of Pubic Instruction, Neil GilmOur; ex-Assembly-
man Bureigh OF Washington; n; d. stuart OF
Rochester: Richard L. ElmOrc, of Wsvcrly; Sheri-
dan Shook. of New-York; S. 7. Remington, of Og-
densburg; Ethan Allen, of New-Yorkj George A.
kennedy, of Syracuse Francis Syivestre, of Kinder
Commissioner Wheeler, of New-York; Hugh
Hastings, General AnsonG. McCoOk, Chauncey NJ.
Depew and Judge Dittenhoeier.
Another noteworthy fact with reference TO the
convention is the absence thus far of anything like
personal hostility between the candidates or their
friends and this harmonious disposition seems
likely to last through all the valries OF the Caucus
lug and ballOting. No less than four active candi
dates for the nomination for Governor have boon
living together under the roof OF the United States
Hotel and no blood has been shed either. Indeed,
twas no uncommon sight two or three ialAins
together in the most aIable fasbon-I%"'' A"'V'
son with Congressman H-~ONA' OF SiI. Hiscoch "lth
s.. p....y. This general good feeling seems
to he characteristic of supporters as well as of
dGates. There is no disposition on the part of Mr..
Cornell friends TO surge their favonte with any
veheInenco and the opposition TO hun, while 1t Is
emphatic, Is dignihed aud imDeIsonal. There IL no
vIfriol-throwIng among the delegates, whatever
my be said of some OF the newspapers.
Unless some disturbing element makes itself felt,
winch is not now visible and whose appearance IL
not expected, the convention Will transact It's bqsi-
nes, without any disputes except those honest diff
ercnces of opinion which are sure 10 arise concern
ing Candidates and will give great impetus by Its
harmony and enthusiasm to the al-lLlportant cam
paign Of 1879.
GOSSIP ABOUT THE CANDIDATES.
With respect to the nomination for Governor, the
situation cannot be said to have changed ma
terally. except to increase the probability already
90 strong that Mr Cornell will be chosen. IL seems
clear that he cannot be defeated except by fusion
OF all the elements of opposition. Ii is doubtful
whether he could be defeated even then; and there
tire many difficulties In the way of such fusion.
One OF the leaders of the opposition said this after
noon that he greatly surprised and gratifed to
find how strong a sentiment there was among the
supporters of candidates other than Mr.. Cornell
10 unite. He thought the situation very plain
one-on the one side an army, the other a mob
the mob must organize also no doubt there would
be conference of the representatives of The differ
ent candidates opposed TO Mr.. Cornell, and the
rame OF some compromise candidate would be sub
mitted. This IS the sangune view of a strong op-
pOnent of Mr.. Cornell.
Only two names have been suggested for this use,
those OF William NJ Evarts and Sherman S. Rogers.
Undoubtedly that of Mr. Eyarts is used entirely
without his sanction. Mr. INgers, though candi-
oa'e. has the support of onlya part Of his home