The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1881-05-27

dred guns IN honor of the President for nomi.
mating Robertson.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, May ls.-The news of the
confirmation Of Robertson and Merritt was cell
ebrated here this evening by firing one hundred
guns.
HUDSON, n. Y, May 18.-The Administration
Republicans here tonight fred q salute Of one
hundred guns in honor Of Robertsvn's con-
frmation. Petitions are being circulated against
the reelection Of Conkng and Platt.
WAfERTowN, N. Y, May l8.-The Repubii-
cans held IN enthusiastic meeting here tonight.
Resolutions were passed censuring Conkling
and Platt and sustaining the Administration
The members Of the Legislature from this Sec
tion were asked to labor for the return of Sen
ators in accord with the Administration. One
Hundred guns we're fred over Robcr,son.s con-
Armation.
ENrRUsIAsN IN THE STATE SENATE.-Albany,
May 3S.-At twenty minutes Of 2 O. clock, while
the Senate was in committee Of the WHOLE a tel
egraph operator entered and handed Senator
Robertson telegram. A buzz of excitement ran
around, and business was suspended. The COM
mitteo rose and the Senate took a recess of FIVE
r minutes, and Senator Woodin read aloud the
following telegram:
To Hon. VIM. ii. Robertson Your confirma-
tiou just made unanimous. Accept my congrat-
ulations
The widest excitement ensued amid cheering
and clapping of hands. Mr.. Sessions jumped
upon his chair and gave three cheers for Rob-
crtson, while Mr.. Hustled who had come in from
the Assembly also leaped upon chair and aided
in tho cheering. Mr.. Loomis then called for
three cheers for President Garfield which were
given with will. A General handshaking
followed, amid which the Senate adjourned.
iCoSKLiNos sHARI-KAnr---Washin Thurs
day, May 19.-Speculation is now being trans-
ferrsd 10 the contest which will shortly come off
at Albany. The New York Legislature stands
as follows Senate, Republican 20, Democrat g.;
House, Republican 81, Democrat At Republi-
can majority on joint ballot 81. The Indepen.
dent, or anti-Conkling- machine Republicans,
control the majority Of the surplus Republican,
Votes. Therefore, IL Conkling and Platt are
2efurnsd, the breach in the ranks in New York
will tbos be greatly widsned and the State come
into the hands of the democracy ut the next
election New York Republicans here regard
the political situation as exceedingly critical
With the immense patronage Of the New York
Customhouse IN the hands Of the friends Of the
Administration II Is not doubted that this. pow.
erful lever will be used to supplant Conkling 8
influence in the State. This will increase the
bitterness between the Republican factions
which is already now as relentless as that which
characterized the division in the Democratic
ranks last fall Says Republican Senator to
day on the National outlook "The serious com
piications which have arisen in the last few day.
and the effect Of this COnkling quarrel on Ma
tional politics cannot be over estimatedl. Unles,
something turns up to heal this terrible wound
TO the party, We have nothing to look forward
to but defeat."-Ntws and Courier.
sEnEsAps TO WIZ. II. RoBERrsox. albany
May l9.--H was announced yesterday afispnoor