New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-07
NETWORK ANTI-GRANT DELEGATES.


CARD FROM SENATOR RoDERTsoN-THREE OTHER
BoLTrRs FROM THE UNIT RULE AvOw THEM
sFIvrs AT ALDANY--A STRIKING REPORT FRoA
WASHINGTON.
Icy 1ELEGRAfa THE TRIBCEEt
krnAyy. Nav 6.-This evening The albany Jour
sal pullisLes q letter from Senator Robertson, in
which he declares his determination to vote for
Blaine on the first ballot at Chicago This letter
and its approval by The Journal have caused
o considerable stir among Republicans. III
il believed that Mr. Roberison's bold example will
be initiated by other New-York delegates who are
opposed to the nomination of ex-President Grant
and that il WAS taken in order to Ipart courage to
all delegates who are inclined torevolt against the
unit rule.
Senators Robertson and Sessions have already ex-
messed their intention to vote independently OF Inc
Instruction given at Utica. Two more delegates
followed their example to-day. Senator Drdsali'
hearing of RObertsODs action went to him and SAID
that he also intended to vote against Grant Mr.
Birdsal will vote for Sherman, as will probably his
colleague from the LIST District S. 5. Hawkins. One
of the delegates from the XLIst District, exShenT
Dsggett, of Brooklyn. also declared publicly that
he will vote against Grant. He declined however
TO state for whom he intended to vote.
Following is the text Of Senator Robertson's
letter;
SIR: Nav avail myself Of the columns Of The jour
mai for reply inquiries OF friends from various parts
p tho State regard course as dergaSe 70 inc
Chicago Convention The last Republican NS d "a,
Ttructed It's delegation 40 vote ss nh saen VIII
sepSbc%ns that decision is final and the Utica Con
TeiItaon had power TO 0yefrIe It. As Wen MIBn the
nent OF thu Court Of Appeals. -. ,...,,,.,,ons
The delegatet-atarge are bound ny me 1nstrnetons
NJ tbe state Convention. The district delegates Sre
andor no such obligation distrct oeegasN snO.4u
represent the wishes on HS viii great nnsnnity
prefer James c. Blame as the Rrpublc9n IE
Inc Presidency, and with them III this respect am III
On tSe rst roll call at Chicago, and on each Suhse-
uuen one TIM nomination shall be made shal VOC
vote for him SeSaTss ne - fes SmOce OF '"e
sbaii vote Tor him because to-day he Is, IN my judg-
% DSS these ss Qualities Il % e well for Tie Convention
consider Ia making It's choice as on the eIccton o.
nominee will depend, 10 q great exleut' the Nanons
welfare. , 20 ,...oA In -1u may. :.
safe and wise ruler Under his administration all rebel
dam viii be0in and continue respective Government,
and greatness h''Nef'O U"A"' W. II. ROBERTSON
WASHINGTON, May 6-Great interest is felt and
expressed by politicians in Washington In regard TO
che reports that number of Eew-YOrk delegates 70
the Chicago Convention have recently declared
that they will not vote for General Grants uomina-
ton.
In conversation with TRIBUNE correspondent
very recently Eew-YOFk delegate to Chicago,
whoee name has not been published among those
who have declared against Grant, said that he had
made up his mind to vote for Mr.. Blaine. This gen
tleman who has enjoyed the best opportunity TO Is
certain the sentiments Of the members of the New
York delegation said to the correspondent that, IN
his opinion, OF least twenty-fOur of the delegates
would refuse to obey the instructions Of the Utica
vote for Secretary Sherman. but he greater number
would be for Mr.. Blaine.
The same gentleman remarked that the apparent
strength of the revolt against tn ird term IN Penn
syiyania had given great impetus to similar move
mani In EeW-York.