New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-07
TALK IN THE COMMITTEE ROOMS.


Mr.. CARPENTERS LETTER CRIuCIsRD-No DE-
CIsIoN REACHED AS To THE CANDIDATE FOR
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES WORK DosR
IN ORGANIZING THE CAMPAIGN.
There were few visitors at either the Republican
or Democratic headquarters yesterday. Ex-Sena-
tor W. H. Barnum, of Connecticut, chairman of the
Democratic National Committee, was in consulta-
tion with George II. Sharpe and Dewitt G. Wheeler
at the rooms of the Republican State Com
mittee. while ex-Assemblyman f. A. Carpenter Of
Suffolk County, the associate of stephen b. FRENCH
was a visitor at the Democratic headquarters.
These visits probably had no significance further
than TO give food for gossip.
B. Platt Carpenter, on seeing 1t stated yesterday
morning that there still talk OF his declining
the nomination for Lieutenant-GovernOr hurried
at once to the city with his letter of acceptance.
IL was criticised in the Republican committee
rooms because of its length, and for the reason
that Mr. CARPENTER entered too much into
explanations 1T is absurd" said a member
of the committee. "for Mr. Carpenter TO
deny that he made "a bargain for the nomination,
and TO follow Judge Folger in explaining away the
fraud and forgery business. He should have left
those matters severely alone. He not called
upon in writing letter of acceptance 70 treat or
such topics. It places us on the defensive all
through the canvass 1t does not look well for the
why they accept Republican nominations (which
they sought, Instead of declining them
The nomination of the committee for Congress-
man-at-Large apparently still goes a-begging. No
word has yet been received from " illiam 4.
Wheeler. Ex-Assemblyman Varnum. whose name
has been mentioned for the place. wrote TO 1HB
TRIBUNE yesterday that he is not candidate for
the vacancy. xPostmaster-General James was
reported Yesterday TO have declined the alleged
honor. Alexander Z. Orr. of the firm OF
David Dows IL Co., has been mentioned by
some prominent Brooklyn Republicans, but II Is not
believed that he would accept. Ii is urged In be-
half of Mr.. Orr that his nomination would be salts
factory TO the Young Republicans of Brooklyn.
Howard Carroll, young journalist and the son-ln-
law of John II. Starin, the millionaire steamboat
owner is the favOrte in the cOmmittee-rooins
General Joseph B. Carr. the present Secretary cf
State is not All Improbable candidate. 1t Is said
that 1t would be necessary, In case OF his eec
tion for him 10 go to Washington until the expira-
| ton of his present term but that would leave his
| seat in Congress vacant for some time.
| The State Committee has arranged finally for q
meeting in the Academy of Music already referred
| to in The TRBUNE TO take place on wednesday
| night next. The speakers will be Chauncey 81
| Depew and William DOwd. Much regret was ex-
| pressed Yesterday that the meeting in Chckering
Hall Thursday night opened tine canvass In the
city in such lnausplcOus manner. The committee
| has not arranged for any meetings beyond ne ono
in this city and seems TO be dom really Ilte work
of any kind. Nr. Sinyth went to Albany yesterday
| and il was rmOIed about the committee rooms
| that lie and Mr.. Sharpe do not work III entire
The active work of the campaign viii begin, 1t is
| sad after the meeting of the State Committee on
Monday next. In the meantime President Arthur Is
expected to visit the city and give the aid OF bis eX
| perieuce and counsel III conducting the campaign
Nothing is heard about the resignation OF Sec
] gIv.r fn lao nfnrA
than before III the committee rooms III regard 10 DIS
| TesIgnIBg his present office.
AT the Democratic headquarters yesterday letter
| was received from a prominent Democrat IN Cort-
land County. IN which he says tnat the kepuOlcans
there do not regard the action OF Mr.. Montanye, IN
voting as lie dld rs proxy for Judge smith IN the
Republican State Committee at saratoga, rs llghr
| matter He asserts that Judge Smith was induced
| by Frank Hiscock and others to tone down his
original expression OF indignation at MI MOhthhJSs
| action The letter adds:
Every day brings something new concerning the Re;
publican breakup IA this county Yesterday fonr OF
| tncir regular County Committee resigned and an
nonnced their intention TO bolt tho Whole ticket.
believe that two more will follow tomorrow Ine lour
who resigned live in Homer aud are good, Trustworthy
men.
The action of the local leaders in II gard TO nom-
natOus In the city occupies good deal OF attention
| at the Dem0cratlc headquarters. lie County De-
mocTacy leaders want a union ticket providing they
are allowed 10 retain the Office OF County clerk aud
| to name such man DO George W. Lane, president
! OF the Chamber of Commerce, or Isaac Beii, for
| Mayor Aaron j. Xanderpoel is also talked of IN
| this ectIou. Tie County Democracy leaGers
not wiling to support Alderman Ssuer for Sher-
| H. who is believed to be Mr. Kelly 5 candidate.
| Il is probable that thele viii be- a " citizens
ticket IN the ield II there is Democratic union
| ticket The Republican leaders Wiling 10 AID
| citizens movement IN case of Democratic uulon.
| MR. CARPENTERS ACCEPTANCE.
URGING THAT TuE REPUBLICAN TICKET IN IT'S IN
TIRETY SHOULD BE sUPPoRTgD-uIs AIGUME>r
AGAINST DIVISIONS IN TIE PARTY RANKS
WHAT DEFEAT WOULD MEAN.
| PoUGuKkErsIE. Oct. 6.-Ihe following is b. Platt
Carpenters letter accepting the Republican noli-
nation Tor LieuJenant-Governor. The letter is
dated Poughkeepse, October 3, and is addressed TO
Edward NJ. Madden, president of the Republican
| State Convention: