The New York Herald Newspaper, September 5, 1876, Page 3

THE DEMOCRATS’ DILEMMA. The Attitude of Governor Seymour Finally Comprehended, HIS) DECLINATION ACCEPTED. Text of His Letter to the Democratic State Committee. THE CONVENTION TO REASSEMBLE. The Consultation Which Preceded the Final Action. CANDIDATES FOR THE NOMINATION. Feeling of Prominent Democrats on the Situation. MR. FAULKNER IN EXPLANATION. Unica, N. Y¥., Sept. 4, 1876. At ten o’clock this forenoon Senator Kernan, Mr. Payne, of Ohio; Judge Earl, Mr. Magone, Mr. Purcell, of the Rochester Union, and Mr. Spriggs drove over to tee Governor Seymour, The Governor was not feeling well and was confined to his room, Senator Kernan ‘was first admitted, and, after a short private consulta- tion, the rest of the party, excepting Mr. Spriggs, joined them, and a long and earnest talk was had with reference to handling the existing difficulty. Mr. Spriggs mtrolled about the premises, occupied during tho conference with his reflections and a cigar. READING THE LETTER. Magone having brought the Governor's letter to the committee back with him from Albany, it was produced and read. Magone was persistent, and refused for bis part to accept the declination on any terms, He should strenuously object to entertain tho Governor's declina- tion either upon the grounds of previous refusals or his physical inability to perform the executive duties if slected, The Governor, although physically prostrated, ‘was amiable and smiled at every new sortie upon him. REVIEWING THE LETTER. ‘They left him unconvinced and unterrified, and as- pembled in the library. The letter was carefully read by Purcell and alterations suggested by Sepator Kernan ‘and Judge Karl. No altoration was made in tho sense and spirit, only a word here and there to make it more positive and clear. It was then shown to the Governor by Senator Kernan and Judge Earl, and by him approved. In the meantime Spriggs, tired of playing tramp about the premises, found Mra Beymour in the parlor and told her of his innocent connection with the ‘Go abead and finish your ticket”? business. He wus perfectly reconciled, and it rather delighted him to be thought worthy of such hearty abuse as had been heaped upon him by the republican journals. It there wasany blame he was willing to Dear it. ‘THE PUBLICATION OF THR LETTER. Tho letter was left in the hands of Magcno, with in- stractions from the Governor that it should immedi- &tely go to the Associatod Press. It was finally decided to have it published in the Utica Observer of to-day, then sent throughout the ccuntry to the leading papers Defore a garbled version should reach them. After they had left the Governor the party came to the city and placed the manuscript at the disposal of the Ob- server, to be inserted in the earliest edition. To pre- vent the possibility of any mistake or delay in placing it before the pablic Governor Seymour sent his private secretary, Edward P. Duffy, to the city, with instrac- tions to Bave it sent to the Associated Press with all possible despatch. CANDIDATES MENTIONED, The local candidates spoken of here for the guberna- torial nomination are Scott Lord, who carried this dis- trict, which is strongly republican, two years ago, against Ellis H. Roberts. Mr. Lord will probably bo renominated for Congress at the County Convention, which assembles at Rome to-morrow, unless it is thought best to enter him in the race for Governor. Scott Lord’s splendid record, which he made in Con- gress last session, it is thought, will make him a St rong candidate for Governor before the coming Sara- toga Convention, DEWITT C. WEST, ot Lowville, Lewis eounty, is very strongly backed by many admirors, He is President of the Black River Railroad Company, and will have great etrength in *Oneiae, Lewis and Jefferson counties, He is between fgrty-tive and fifty, of good presence, a good speaker, good writer and a lifelong democrat, Ho has repre- sonted his district in both the Senate and Assembly of the State and was a member of the democratic Conven- tion at Rochester in 1871. He there made a bitter ight upon the Tweed Ring, and was one of the most stanch and reliable Neutenants of Samuol J. Tilden in that severe battle whieh was the opening of the war against Sho corrupt Tweed dynasty, He is a merchant, a re- lormer, very charitable and liberal to all denomina- Mons, without regard to creed. Hoe is at present one of the electors at large on the democratic ticket. JAMES ¥, STARBUCK, Senator for Jefferson county, is also spoken of, He is a lawyer, residing at Watertown, and one of the lead- ing members of the Bar in that sectien of the country. He represents his district in the State Senate. He overcame a large republican majority in his district, And was elected by a handsome vote. In the Senate, last winter, he wag one of Governor Tilden’s firmest allies and trusted friends in that body. The delegates from bis district were instructed to vote for bim as the Gemoeratic candidate for Goveruor in the late Con- vention, GENERAL JAMES M'QUADS fg also mentioned asa candidate. ie was voted for in the Convention when Tilden was nominated for Gov- ernor, and represents the soldiers’ voto in tbit tion, He now holds the position of Quarantine Com- missioner at New York, There are somo othere here- abouts who are anzions to serve their country in this and they may be named when the Convention meots. Governor Seymour expresses no preforences in re- gard to his successor on the ticket, He ts sqtiafed that thore are plenty of men who can unite the democracy i carry the State to victory under the banner of Tilden and reform. ‘The Convention is recalled for Wednesday, Septem- ber 13, at Saratoga, and (he State Committee will meet on Tuesday. SPRIGGS’ INDIGNATION, "“Go-on-and-Gaish-the-tickcs” NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1876.—TRIPT™E SHFET. at the malicious misinterpretation ot his action 10 aays he is prepared to tally vindicate himself by doc- umentary ovidence which would be accepted in a court of justice, but for the good of the democratic party he ‘waits until the proper time arrives to do so. Notwith- standing the deluge of abuse he has no desire to shirk the responsibility of his actions, Spriggs is a pretty lively corpse yet. The Democratic County Convention mects at Rome to-morrow and will probably renominate Judge scott Lord tor Congress, GOVERNOR SBYMOUR’S LETTER The following 1s Governor Seymour's letter: — My Dean Sin—The Democratic Convention which met last weok, acting under misapprehension, put mo 1m nomination for the office of Governor of this State ‘This ite members. would not bave done if they had known the facts regarding my health For many rea" sons | ought not to be their candidate Daty demands that I shoald decline the proffered honor, While! am grateful for the friendly sentiments which prompted their action, my declination is compelled by obstacles which I cannot overcoma For some months my health has been infirm, and a recent illness has unfit- ted me for montal or physical exertions, My own Opinion, confirmed by the judgment of my physicians, convinces me that I am unable at this time to perform the dutics devolving upon the Governor of New York. 1 could cheerfully sucrifice my | own purposes and feelings to mect the wishea of my frienda 1 would not hesitate to pert! my health to uphold those principles in which I believe or to promote the public welfare; bat I feel that I should sacritice the interests of the party which placed mo in nomination it! accept tts action, Even the superior strongth of the party with which I act could not electa ticket with the known | fact that its nominee for Governor was unequal to the performance of the labors of that office, I could not conscientiously enter upon them. I cannot do my friends the wrong of placing them 1n false positions by trying todo so. I therefore feel constrainod to de- cline the nomination, Whilo itis a great sorrow to me that I cannot on this occasion meet the wishes of those to whom I am deeply indobted for so many favors, yot I am satisfod that my action will only subject them to some present inconvenience which, in the end, w:!! prove to be their advantage. It is not an unusual thing to havo a vacancy upon the ticket nora difficult matter to fill it, THY ACTION OF THR CONVENTION, In the main the action of the Convention will give confidence to our friends throughout the country. It removed the only cloud upon our political prospect, Tnoro was a fear that discordant organizations in demo- cratic strongholds would peri] the success of tho Stato and national tickets. These difficulties are all ad- justed. Tho nominees were selected with the utmost harmony. The members separated with a confidence of victory. Unlike the rival Convention, there was no exultant majority, no wounded nor humiliated mi- nority. The candidates who were not placed in nomi- bation were not opposed for reasons reflecting upon their honor or which were lasting in their nature. While tho democratic party is emorging from its embarrassments its opponents are sowing the seeds of bitter controversy and strife, Even the exigencies of the residential cloction cannot restrain their harsh comments upon the men and measures of their own organization. 1 cannot think there is a doubt about the result of the pending contest, The republicans demand the restoration of unqualified power ijn all branches of the general gov- ornmont, and this is done in the face of much that is eondemnod by thoughtful gen of their own party. The change of a Prosident will make no change with their raling minds, with their provailing organization, with their usages or policy, The warp and woof and texture of republicanism wiR be the same under tho Presidency of Grant or Hayes. I wish to say no un- Kind word of either, EXISTING EVILS AND THRIR REMEDY, The evils which afflict our country do not{spring so much from gross corruptions, for they can be iaid bare and punished, but from the more subtle influences of pervading waste and extravagance. These will never be corrected except bythe sharp conflict of parties. The election of a democratic House of Representatives bas led to many painful disclosures, but no good citizen doubts the value of these as checks to official abuses. Many reforms bave been attempted by republican offi- cials whieh they would not have dared to enter upon if their party had not been confronted by a democratic House which made exposures that compeiled and cn- abled republican officials to punish gross wrongs. Does any fair-minded man doupt if, all opposition to the re- publican party is crashed out, if every department is placed ander its control, that those who hold extrome views will prevail in its councils? Wo have seen that | one of their most cautious Senators has broached a violent and revolutionary plan with regard to the States. This was nover done without consultation with his fellow members. The republican speakers in the canvass appeal to the passions of their hearers in the spirit which prompted this revolution- ary schome, It ts true that some of their journals protest against it. They belong to that class which are unheeded execpt in times of great peril to their organ- ization. While the republicans demand unchecked power, the democratic party, which divides with them the population of our country, secks by the election of | @ President and a majority of the House of Represen- tatives to gain a voice in the councils of the nation. Its success wiil not enable it to pass nor to repeal laws without the assent of its opponents in the Senate. The largest share of power and patronage will still be left in the hands of the republican party. Under our government no violent changos of policy can be made except by repeated elections. Surely at this time of business distross and gloom every thoughtful citizen should desiro such dis- tribution of power as shall make each political or- ganization watchful to note and vigorous to correct the wrongs of its opponents, Im this way only cau we hope to correct not only gross wrongs, but the more subtle, and, on the whole, the more hurtful usages which waste the revenu of the government and oppress the industry of the country, On our part we offer our candidates for the Presidency and the Vice Presidency and the majority of the House of Represen- tatives to represent the democratic party in its efforts for reform. On the other hand, let the republican Senate and the great array of officials represent their ¢rganizasion, Then coming elections can be decided | in view of their respective exhibitions of abjlity, virtue and patriotiem. It was never designed by the found- ere of our government that one party should control all ts branches for so long a period that it would jose sence of allaccountability It was because tho repub- Means have thus held power that they have out- raged the sentiments of their own partisans It ie because of recent democratic viciories that they begin to feel the necessity of commending themselves to the favor of the public. Will thoughtiul, conserva- tivo citizens check this wholesome chango before they have been confirmed in moro virtuous habits by tempt- ing them again with unchecked power? | quarters had not heard of the call up to the time it fatal mistake, and, therefore, I am confident that we sball carry our Stat elect our Presidential ticket. Tam, truly yours, &c., HORATIO SEYMOUR. To D. Macowx, Esq., Chairman Democratic State Com- mittee, Utica, N. ¥., September 4, 1876. THE CALI, FOR THE REASSEMBLING OF THE CONVENTION. Aunasy, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1876. The foliowing call has been issucd:— The Democratic-Republican State Convention, which met in Saratoga on Wednesday, August 30, ig hereby requested to reconvene on Wednesday, September 13, at twelvo o'clock, noon, for the purpose of mominating ® candidate for Governor, in place of Horatio Seymour, | declined. D. MAGONE, Chairman Stato Committee, E. KE. Araan, Secretary. GENERAL SATISFACTION AMONG THE O:TY DEM- OCRATS AT THE RECALLING OF THE CONVES- TION—WHY SOME DISSENT. The call of tho State Committee for reassembling of the Democratic Convention gave great satisfaction to the democrats in the city yesterday, There were many, howeyer, who ehook their beads and expressed the opinion that it would have been better had the comuinittee issued a call for the democratic voters to hold primaries tn their various Assembly districts, $0 that delegates could be, by district conventions, elected in the usoal way tow now conveation, This opinion was based on the idea that the recalling of the old Convention brings together a sct of men who will have Scores to settic, and, consequenily, that 4 GREAT DEAL OP DIRTY LINEX will be washed, to tho great cditication of the repuoll- cans, Indeed, tis gererally anticipated that Faulk- m nd bis committee will be taken in hand without gloves by the whole convention, and that those dele- gates who were opposed: to the nomination of Mr. Seymour on the ground that he would mot accept, will go for the scalps of those who were most conspicuous in advocating bis pomi- nation at all hazards The Liberty street head- was announcod on the newspaper bulletius, and when the gentlemen iu charge did know of it they expressed their entire satistuction, But, as the National Com mittee have reaily nothing to do with the State Com- mittee—at least, no more authority than the smuaillestof democrats—their satisfaction or disploagure 1s of little importance. Tbere was a large number of visitors at tho Liberty strect headquarters during the day, among whom were ex-Governor Walker, of Virginia; ex-Governor Bigler, of Pennsytvania; Henry Hauck, editor of the Cincin- nati Volks/reund ; John Whister, of Indiana, and Stato Senator Dayton. When questioned about the pros- pects in their respective States they ail stated that they were excellent. Governor Walker feels certain Vir- ginia will go democratic, and Mr. Hauck expects the same good luck is in siore for Ohio. Mr. Bigler stated that there was a large class of republicans who are ais- gatisfled with tho administration ut Washington and who are anxious to sce a change in tho government. ‘This class of voters, he remarked, do not mean tu be led by any party influence, but simply by the exigen- cies of the times, They aro composed, ho said, of laborers, mechanics, merchants and professional men, and will be guided by the example that will ve set thom by the people in the coming elections in New England, Ohio and Indiana; go that, should the domocratic party carry these States, it may with certainty depend upon carrying Pennsylvania also, INTERVIEW WITH LB. FAULKNER, Yesterday a Hexatp reporter sought an interview with General Lester B, Faulkner, and the following conversation ensue Revorten—General Faulkner, would you favor me with your viows regarding tho effect of Mr, Seymour's declination? General FavLkxer—With reference to the effect of Governor Seymour's refusal to accept the nomination, I do not regard it as in any senso a disaster to the dem- ocratic ¢anvass, The republican party in Indiana, where the State election is regarded as one of grave importance in apparent dearth of repre- sentative men, recalled Minister Orth to become tho candidate of that purty for Governor. Ip the midst of the canvass he was withdrawn dy the State Committeo under charges of corruption, aud General Harrison, without the indorsement of # State Convention, substituted in bis stead, I suppose that General Hatrison’s supporters would be unwilling to adinit that tue circumstances of his nomination or the misfortune of his prevecessor upon the ticket make General Hurrison a weak cundidte. Goverpor Sey- mour has not been withdrawn under the epemy’s tire, bat has simply adhered to his published determination not to be a candidate. Under a misapprehonsion that be had changed bis mind in that regard the Saratoga Convention adjourned without filling the place thus Jeft vacunt. Nor 1s 1t proposed that in this State the State Central Committee shail naine Governor Sey- mour’s successor on the ticket, in imitation of the re- publican plan in Indiana, The State Convention ‘will be recalied immediately to complete its labors. My own idea is that this recall should be accomplished through Judge Gray, the President of the Coavention, It 18 & gross misappredension to assume that uny of the people who are named particularly as Governor Tilden’s friends had anything to do with the nomina- tion of Governor Seymour at Saratoga. You may take itas the ussertion of one im a position to know that ng thus relerred to were not united upon any ut were divided between Votter, Dors- heimer, , Robinson, Lord and others, T menilest feeling of the Convention was strongly for a born democrat for the first place on the ticket, but this feeling was by no my ontined to Mr. Power as acandidate. There was a goueral tecling among the delegates that Governor Seymour’s previous declina- tion did uot contemplate the unanimous and enthusiastic nomination which was tendered bin. The belief that he would accept such a nomi- nation rapidly gained ground in the Convention, and was merely interpreted by my motion for bis nomination by acclamation. Friends of tue several candidates whose names were presented all expressed « preference for Seymour provided he would accept the pomination, I deemed 1t wise, therefore, to ascertain whether or not Goveraor Seymour would accept a unanimous nomimation. The only way to sutisfy the party in the State that be would not was for tle Convention to tender it to bim and await his reply. My motion for his nomination was not the re- sult of any consultation whatever with any person, Democratic conventions in this State regard themselves as instructed to nominate Horatio Seymour for uny office in their gift, and this motion prevaied without opposition, 1 should be cbserved that my subsequent motion jor the uppointment of a commitiee was for a committee to communicate with him. Tey might do that by mail, messenger, wi oF in person at their discretion, It was deemed ‘expedient by the commitice of ten to communicate with Goveruor Seymour through the ageney of trusted friends of his upon whom he would rely tor the careful and circumstantial statement of the facts touching bis nowipation. Mr. Spriggs, of Utica, is the neighbor aud has always been the warm adherent of Govoruor Sey- mour. Mr. Fi Hild, bis associate in this mission, is gentleman of high standing, connected with Governor ymour by warri nd i® treasurer of the State Committee, It was impossible for mo to go to Utica in person and return by the time the Convention re- assembied. Hetore these gentlemen left Saratoga the committee took care to fix upon the form of answer to be made by them {n case Governor Seymour accepted, and the form used by Mr. Spriggs, 10 is messages to ne, to “go on and complete the ticket,’ was that agreed upon to indi- cate Governor Seymour's acceptance, Ly were these words, instead of simply adopted? ‘AULKNER—Because the committee were aware that the telegraph was controlied by genvemen politically hostile to us. 1 see that Mr. Spriggs m the Henatp of Saturday morning says that lio did wena mo the form of telegram given above and completely jus tifies me for my report to the Convention and as having acted in entire good faith. It was arraugea with Mr. Spriggs that in case Governor Seymour dechned hoe would telegraph the words “He adheres to his previo determination,” ReroaTxr—What do you suppose led Mr. Spriggs to send you such a despatch when Governor Seymour bad not accepted ? Genera: Factkxen—I presume that Mr. Spriggs re- lied upon the pressure of the extraordinary circum- stances attending the nomination and Governor Sey- mour’s well known and otten-triea deyouton to t democratic party to induce him to aceept, and that Mr. Spriggs, in this, anderestimated the strength at Governor Seymour's determination, I sce that a gontle- man siates 'p the HeRaLp of Sunday thas the despatch fron Governor Seymour to Judge Gray was known to te at the time I made my report to the committes, 1 read that report tor the first time in the editorial col- umns of the Hxfato on Friday. No one who knows Judge Gray could possibly beteve him capable of duplicity tu such or any other mannor. That telegram was received by him betore the messengers of the com- mitioe bad lelt Saratoga or immediately alter, When Ll received the telegram from Mr. Spriggs I was sur- prised and pleased to near that Governor Seymour nad accepted. Rxvonrer—Who do you think will be nominated when the Convention reassembles ? General FAULKNEK—I think the feeling of the party to favor of a lifelong democrat for the tirst place on th ticket bas increased rather than dir od since the Couvention adjourned. There ts no dearin of strong can- didates trom amovg whom the democratic party may choose Governor Seytour’s successor on the Lickel, Judge Lord, Dewitt C. West, Judge Clinton, of Buftal Samuel 4 and Mr, Poekbam, of Aibany; Judge ‘Abraham R. Lawreuce, of this , and ohers who | MHght be named, meluding Judge Church, it he would consent tv run, would—any of them—ve acceptable candidates to the democracy of the State. Among these I am bot at presont prepared to express a preter. ence for any one. Reroxtsz—Whee do you think the Convention will be heid? ‘al PFACLKNER—I think it will be reassembled at T believe the people of America will nof make this i J the same piace in about a week, 1 think it will be a reassembled Convention because the Convention aa- Journed under a misapprebeusion. That is why | Suggested that the Convention be called together by Judge Gray, tho President. WHAT SENATOR O'BRIEN SATS. Senator O'Lrieo was found at the Hotiman House by ® Hekald reporter and questioned on the democratic situation. “What is going to be done about the gubernatorial office, Seuator?” the reporter asked. understand another Convention will be called,” saia Mr. O’Brien. in what manner?” y the State Central Committee,” What will be the form of the call?”’ “Ob, they wil! set forth that, a eandidate having been neminated whose uealth will not permit hit to accept, they are compelled to call the Convention to- gether to nominate u man io his piace.” H there any precedent for such action by the State Central Commitice ?* “Not that I au aware of in the State of New York. In Indiana, you know, the republicans nominated Orth, and be was cast aside af the Convention had adjourned and another man put in his place by the State Committee, We propose to do better.”* How so ’’ “Instead of leaving the matter tn the bands of the State Committee it will be placed again at the disposal of the same Convention” “Don't you think, however, that the democratic arty has been greatly injured’ by the action of vention 1” “No, Ido not. They nomin: ® man that was ac ceptable to all parties, fully believing that he would ac- cept. But it appears his tiealth will not permit him, «0 he declines. Now the same Convention ts to be as sembled aud the whole matier canvassed over again." you any idea who Mr. Seymour's substitute will be “Well, so far as 1 am personally concerned, I con- sider that a man who was not even mentioned in the tornter Convention will be the nomin “Are you at liberty to mention his name ?* “I think Mr. Scots Lord will be the choice of the Convention. His recent action in Congress entitles him to the respect of all honest f¢ “Do you know when the State to meet to cali the Convention *” “| uaderstand they are to mect in this city next Thursday, ana to call the Convention to meet at Sara- toga on Tuesday, 12th tost.”” NOX. A 3. URWITT’S viEwA, A Henatp reporter last night asked Congressman A. S. Hewitt what would be done to Bll the vacancy occa- sioned by Mr. Seymour's declination. Mr. Hewitt said that, #0 far ag he understood, the old Convention would | be called together and another nominauun made. The State Committee, he said, would call the Convention | together, the office of the committee being ministerial and its ‘powers perpetaal, He did not tuk the tact | that the Convention bad adjourned sine dee made the least difference, 1t had been called originally by the State Commitice, and, having failed of 18 mission, he | thought it could, without question, be called again to do what chauco had annulied He had no positivi information as to the course to be pursued, but sup- posed the State Committee would come together in time to call the Convention for the WHAT THE MAYOR SAYa, “Do you think the Convention fiasco will success of tho demvucracy im the State?” asker ALD reporter, last wight, of Mayor Wickbam. all,’ replicd His Monor; ‘the success of the party is assured in Now York. For my part Ido not see the necersity of a particularly strong ticket In the State at ail The national ticket will carry it through salely in any case. You wil tind that Tildeu and reform can bear wlong any good man nominated, And,” suld the Mayor, in conctusion, *‘bo assurod that it 1s the dog ‘that wags tho tail in this campaign, the tail doesn’t wag the dog.”? Central Committee 1s OTHER VIEWS, Alderman Bryan Keilly, one of the delegates, in speaking of the situation, said:—“Everyihing will be saustactory if the delegates cone at once to business, There must be no washing of dirty linen; there must be no attempt made to foist the blame of the late Con- vention’s fruitless result upon this one or that one, If they begin to investigate and to set the scores of clap- trap orators who may bo on hand fulminating their rhetoric there will, no doubi, be a scene of confusion end of the Convention will be and tho interests of tho party impaired. If they go to business at once gud make thoir nomination everything will go well and the democracy wili undoubtedly carry the State, As to the candidate I am of opinion that Scott Lord is fitted | beyond most men could be mentioned to be the standard bearer in the State, He 18 a born democrat, a mun of transcendent abilities and of — un- spotted record. His carcer in Congress will insuro him ® vote from many outside the party. His resolution with regard (o detending the rights of tho negro, the skiliful amendment in which he forced the republicans to meet the sectarian issue and bury it-—all these things will spike the enemy's guns and loave them sileut through the campaign. If the city delegates determine upon nominating bim they will be beartily iudoraed by Western New York and be | will be elected by a majority larger perhaps than even | Seymour would poll, Many other delegates with whom the reporter conversod expressed views corroborative of the above. W. R. ROBERTS FOR COUNTY CLERK. At a meeting of the Second Assembly district demo- crats, held last evening, at the Sixth Ward Hotel, Colonel W. B. Roverts’ nomination for County Clerk was warmly indorsed. Speeches were made by Cap- tain Gilligan and Mr. Burry, and resolutions iu favor Of the caudidate were aduptpd, THE WORCESTER RALLY. THE nerstyqacans OF MASSACHUSETTS 1% COUN- CIL—THS ENSANGUINED SHIRT)» AND THE RECORD OF THE PARTY BY REPUBLICjN OBA- ‘TORS, Woncesrer, Sept. 4, 1876. ‘The grand republican rally, for which so much prep- aration was made, took placo here to-day, and in point of numbers and enthusiam was a great success. Hon. George ¥. Hoar was elected to preside, and in his opening remarks gave prominence to tho Southern question, or what is known as the “bloody shirt,” as did most of the other speakers, Speeches were made by Mr, Boutwell, Governor Jewell (who described the intricacies of the Post Ollice Department, from which he lately resigned), Stewart L. Woodiord (who commented on the record of the party), neral Banks, who declared that never before the issue preseuted been so completely sectio| He feared much irom tho united vote of South and thought the North ought to combine aga! i, The demonstration included a torchiigbt proces- tion in the evening, followed by addresses trom speakers numed and owuers. ARKANSAS ELECTION. THE STATE DEMOCRATIC BY 4N OVERWHELMING VoTE, Litre Rock, Sept. 4, 1876. ‘The olection here to-day has been one of the quietest and most orderly over held inthe eity, No disturb- ance has been reported from the outside, Both parties were out in full force. Only the official returns can de- cide how this city and county has gone, The State is conceded to the democrats by an overwhelming majority, POLITICAL NOTES. Pinchback speaks to Indiana republicans, Senutor Logan spoaks with a husky voice tn Illinois, The independent vote of . Indiana is estimated at 8,000, Blue Jeans Williams makes specches” in Indiana. Carl Schurz will address the Germans of Chicago in their own language next Thursday. Carefal estimates show that General Butler ts likely to be elec.ed im the Lowell district, Tenney, of Brooklyn, a sonorous speaker alter the Woodford stripe, is speaking io Indiana In 1874 the democrats of Indians olected their entire State ticket, by an average majority of about 17,000, ou @ total vote of 847,056. General George, Chairman of the State Executive Committee, predicts a Tilden and Hendricks majority of 50,000 1n Mississippi, troops or no troops, It was on August 9, 1866, that Governor Hendricks, then United States Senator, pocketed $2,000 of back pay, given him by the act of July 28, 1866, There is an understanding that Governor Garland, of Arkansas, is to be clected to the United States Senate in place of Mr. Clayton, whose term expires in 1877. Hon, Jobn Forsyth, Mobile Register:—“Wwhen a mi- nority is once permitted to bolt irom a convention, and to dictate its minority moasures to the party, wo have reached the end of party discipline.’’ Ben Hill really owes his in Congress to his farm. He does not live in the distriet he represents, but owns afarm and spends his money there, and a grateiul people sent him ap to the councils of the nation. Senator Gordon and Hon, Benjamin H. Hill havo lett Atlanta, their destination being South Caroliaa Thoy propose, in company with Hon. Zeb Vance, of North Carolina, to canvass the State in behalf of the demo cratic ticket, Ex-Governor Perry, of South Carolina, inclined to the belicf for a longtime that Chamboriain was tho man for Governor; but since Chamberlain's Hamburg letter Governor Perry says no decent man can think of upholding him, In Georgia the Senatorial contest (which ts to bo sottiod in January) will likely bea triangular fight, with Hill, Norwood and Smith as the corners ot the trial Norwood is the present Senator and Smith the present Governor. Smith and Norwood promise to be about evenly balanced, and Hil a littie—e very littie—venind either of them, The verdict is universal “that we can’t trust Ben Hill six years at a time” “conversational | Eaglo street, as bis Albany home. TILDEN AT HOME as netgeaemmnatamanra A Talk with the Governor, Not an Interview. but LOVE’S LOST. LABOR Uncle Samuel Parrying Ques- tions with Rosebuds, Atuany, Sept, 4, 1876. Govornor Tilden gave an evidence of Lis good taste when he selected the elegant residence standing on the grounds once occupied by William H. Seward, on There iw not a more charming spot tn the old Dutch city, and its beautiful Grounds and tvy-covered porches iooked excveding!: attractive to-day to a HkRaLp representative who paid an afternoon visit to the probable next President of | watted in ambush for bim. or five miles east of Bastrop to visit a sick ni named Gallagher, wea they were waylaid a short dis- tauce from home, and suOT BY A HIDDEN with a shotgun loaded with vue! mediately and died this morning. bev buckshot in bis back ouuse bas yet been RSOD . Evans fell ime There were six oF and head. No given lor ‘this suleres murder. A be th named Morgan, who ts supposed to worked on Evans’ place and ryed, Morgan’s wite is implicated as accessory, and is reported to have falsely told Evans that his neighbor Gallagher was sick, in oraer to ine duce Lim to go out on the road, where her husband No arrest has yet been made, but the murderer is supposed to have fled toward Ouachita, The citizens are in close pursuik FIREMEN'S CONVENTION, Puitapenruta, Sept. 4, 1876, ‘The fourth annual Convention of the National Asso- ciation of Fire Engineers began here to-day, Chief William H, Jobnsoa, of Philadelphia, was elected President, At the aiternoon seaston the comimittee on selection of topics reported the following subjects for the com- sideration of the Convention, with resolutions accom- negro | panying lor presentation to the city councils of the the United States. There is always an assured picasure | in an tnterview with Governor Tilden. With the | courteous manners of a gentleman of the old school | the Governor blends the asiuteness of a practised Statesman and un intimate kuowledge of political events and political characters wh.ch make even bis ordinary conversation both interesting and instructive, Without underestimating the many excellent qualiies possessed by the warm-hearted Lincotn or the suai forward soldier who now filia the Presidential vilice it may be said that while contemplating the probabie election of Samuel J, Tilden to the Prosidency an American citizen may well feel gratitied at the knowl: that insuch an cvept the dignity of the Chief Mag:stracy would tall upon a gentieman whose refined Manuers aud cultivated taste could not fail to improve the tone of Washington society and have a desirable influence on the representatives of fore the national capital. Governor Tilden is looking exceedingly well, some- | what beavier than usual, with a clear complexion and abrigbt eye that betoken perfect bodily health and freedom from mental anxiety. A stranger would never suppose him to bo in the midst of a heated political | | mountains back of this village known as Redeker’s campaign, in which the tactics of the opposition ap- pear to be by vindictive personal abuse to divert pub- Nic attention from the great national issues involved in tho election. Evon-tempered, amiable and unruflled, he scems to be willing to leave the result to be decided by the good commun senso of the people, and the pois- oned arrows of calumny, at least so far as any wounds can be discovered, appear to pass harmiessly by. “Well, Governor,” said tho HeRratp correspondent, atter tho customary grectings, ‘I would like to ask your opinion of the present political outlook and of the troubles that seem to have falies on (he democrats in this State since the Saratoga Convention.” pleasantemile, “that I have very few concealments so faras publio matters are concerned, and that where any expression of opinion from me can bo of interest or 1s likely to be of public benefit 1 am never backward in speaking. But, as you ure a member of the press, I must tell you at once that I cannot consent to be ‘in- terviewed.’” “There are'so many subjects of tmportance in the pending contest now claiming public attention, Goy- ernor, that I thought you might be willing to let the~ t them to its read. Hxravp hear your viows and pr. ers.” “If 1 were desirous of expressing my views I am fully sensible of the great value of the HeRaLp as a medium of communication with the world; bat I pre- fer now to devote my attention to the Executive busti- of the State and to Jeave all matters pertaining to the election and to outside matters to bo aiscussea by others. I can assure you that I Lave very little leisure, as you may sco from these piles of documents in my private residence,”’ and the Governor poimted to the tables of his library, heaped with bundles of lette: and papers relating to State aflairs, “Sy practice ts not to suifer business to accumulate on my hands. 1 dispose of the matvers that come beture ime in their order as speedily as posible, and when that is done [ have little time and little inclination to do more than tuke my customary ride.”? “I hoped to have been allowed to talk with you on subjects counected with the campaign, Governor; lor this scems to be & season in which’ many who’ are usually silent consent to an unbosoming.” “Yes,” suidthe Governor laughing, “1 seo that Presi. Gent Grant bas departed from nis usual habit of silence and has been talking wift)a Hegaco representative. Ho aiways talks well, and the Hxxatp interviews Aiitadhc have becu exevedingly interesting, although, of cure, Tsuould differ with some of bis views. Tcan very well understand how the President, teeling a sense of relief irom the-pear approach of tho cessation of the cares of oflice, may experience a pleasure in talking frevly on all subjects. He must have had a trying ume during the hot weather in Wusbington, and I hope his health bas nut suffered. ’" “No, the President is looking very well indocd, Governor, and seems to enjoy his ireedom at Long Branch as a schoolboy enjoys his holiday. “Lam very glad to hear it. The cool breezes of t sea must be welcome indecd after the close“ atmos- phere of the national capital in the bot summer months, IL have been myseif upabie to seek much change this summer, botn by reason of my official business and through the i!iuess of my brother. How- ever, Albavy is a cvol city and a very ploasant one, and 1 do not think my summer residence here has been in- Jurious to me.” “Will you allow me to ask you, Governor, whether you think Governor Seymour’s —” “Excuse me,’’ broke in the Governor, “I want to show you my flowers. They are very beautiful, and ire looking very well just now, Will you walk «nto the garden wiih mer” The HeKxaLp correspondent accompanied the Gov- ernor through tho tino grounds, hoping that the fragrance oi tho flowers might bave the effect of un- loosening the Executivo tongue. In order to test the point he repeated bis question :— “Do you think, Governor, that mour's ——" i id you ever see a more luxuriant growth of r than that,” exclaimed the Governor, enthusiastioull pointing to a thickly covered bush ; * for you. Their fragranee you will ind equal to their beauty.’? “the roses aro very beautiful, Governor, and as there appear to be enough of them to atop all turther questions on the point I touched upon will you allow me to wek you how the State government ts going on under the reduced expenditures ?”" ,” replied Governor Tilden; “we aro government at little more than half what st (wo OF three years ago, Aud the business is ut least tully as ellicieutly doue. A better government may be secured under 4 proper economy, wit ull uo- necessary and improper ieakages stopped, than uuder a system of extravagance, which teudsto make all public officers indifferent and reckless, This is the true so- cret of administrative reiorm.”’ Asit was evideut that the Governor was resolved not to talk on subjects connected with the canvass the HeeaLd correspondent coulined his subsequent conversation to general tupics, and foally took lis do- parture satisfied that the Governor was in excelent health and spirits and fully resoiwwed not to be led vy any bypaths into an ‘interview.”? Horatio Soy- RACE CONTESTS IN LOUISIANA, FURTHER OUTBREAKS—ANCOUNTEB OF WHITES AND BLACKS NEAR BASIROP—ONE NEGRO KILLED AND SEVERAL WOUNDED—A WEALTHY MERCHANT KILLED. New ORLxANS, Sept. 4, 1876 The following telegram was received to-day CoustaTta, La, Sept 4, 1976, To Acting Governor Ayrotnx, New Orleans % T. Webster, clerk of the District Court, parish of Red River, was waylaid and shot at last ug about five o'clock, Mr. Webster was wounded and his horse killed, RISING OF NEGROKS NRAR BASTROP. A Special to the Democrat irom Bastrop, Morehouse parish, says on Friday last a courier from, Island Demard, announced that the negroes thero were up in arms. The ciuzens immediately armed, mounted and left for the scene of roported trouble. After scouting tor the best part of the forenoon and finding no armed bands anywhere they concluded to return home, and accordingly broke up into smail squads, As one of these squads of about fifteen men, under command of Jason James, was riding homeward throe men were thrown out about three hundred yards iv advance as a guard. While passing Ross Place, ni miles south o/ Bastrop, they were uly VIRED ON BY A BAND OF NEGROES, under cover of a ditch on the roadside, Tho ‘bree scouts immediately charged the groea, who fled, closely pu and when they arri’ ome hundred yards further on the tugitiv and delivered another ineffective volley, The threo men continued the fire trom their revolvers, killing one and wounding four. The negroes then dispersed. One wounded negro was taken prisouer and is now in jail in Bastrop. He says they were pat up to taking arming by White me, among whom was une lawyer who last year murdured Mayor Phelps, of Bastrop. ANOTHRR MUKDER. Two gentiemen, Nick Evans rich merchant of Bastrop aad the other « large pl ‘The following statement of recent votes In Vermont for Governor will prove interesting for comparison :— Dem. Maj. 1872. ee Ake 16,613 my 8s 1874, « $3,682 13,268 20, S26 ia the neighborhood, were going from their place toar n Powers at | | Rumsey, who ugain attompted to arrest Taylor, “thik you know,” replied the Governor, with a | Various cities represented: Fir —The importance of city auth event the spreadin eof railrow orities adopting rigid of fire ies adopting nine, de, im p their depots wi Third. —The impo rvunee insurance companies discriml- paling 14 favor o! lower rates of insurance in all cities, large or sitll paid fire departments. Fourth.—The vest plan lor organiding pald fire depart- ments. Fivth.—The importance of the adoption of # uniform coupling he importance of all fire departments being al- wolitios. The expoiioncy of fire deparcments hi The importance of vity councils adopting them jor the prevention of pyrotechnical wi days, The Convetion then adjourned till to-morrow. To-night the delegates ure listening to explanations by inventors of new signal alarms, new hose and pew ure appliances. KILLED BY 4 OFFICER. FATAL TERMINATION OF A SATURDAY NIGH? SPREE. Pour Jervis, N. ¥., Sept. 4, 1876. In this village, yesterday morning about two o'clock, Frank Taylor, a young man aged about nineteen, was suot by a special po.iveman, receiving a wound that resulted fatally, He and a companion named Joho Wilcox were, in company with two women, oa theit way to the residence of the latter ats place in the Brewery, While passing along the upper end of Orange street about one o’clock they made a great dix turbance, singing boist.rously and hooting. Mr Rumsey, the policeman, was awakened aud, hastily dressing hitaseif, went out Into tho street and endeay- ored to uriest them, seizing upon Taylor first, In the scuffle that ensued be was thrown down by Taylor | and struck by Wilcox, who then ran off toward the brewery, Rumsey followed at alittle distance, keep- Ing them in sight. After remaining in the vieinity of the brewery about ap hour au a half the purty began to re- trace their steps toward the village, when they mes Taylor broke luose and started to run, When Rumsey drow his pistol and fired, the vali luylor, who immedi- utely fell, Rumsey pr 4 und Taylor was brought to the village. The temales were locked up while Taylor was taken to 818 father’s house, Where he lingered until about eleven o'clock last night, when he died. His antc-mortem statement was taken by Jus. tice Cox, assisted by Assistant District Attoraey John W. Lyon. Ruinsey, tho officer, was quite badly beaten about the head, and was undoubtedly greatly provoked, Had ne fired during the lirst tracus he would have been de- tended by all, whie now the sentiment is divided, ‘A post-mortem examination of Taylor was nado to- day, when the ball was found lodged near the back- bone, An inquest will be held this aftornovn, alter which Rumsey, who immediately after the occurrence delivered himself into custody, wili bo given an exami nation, NAVAL INTELLIGENCE, ORDERS AND ASSIGNMENTS. Wasmixcros, Sept. 4, 1876. Lieutenant Commanders Uharles W. Tracy, Charles O'Neil, Lieutenants Charles M. Anthony, Jobn 8, N ell, Edward W. Sturdy, Sumner C. Paine, Jobn C, Ir- vine, Thomas N, Lee, F. 8. Bassett, A. G. Berry and Karl Rohrer, Masters D, H. Mahan, George a. Cal- houn and Perrin Busbee have been detached from the torpedo station at Newport, R. L., aud placed on walt ing ordera, Licutonant Commander Charles 8, Cotton, detached from duty at torpedo station and ordered ta tho receiving ship Worcester, at Norfolk, Va, in piace of Lieutenant Commander Yates Sterling, detached from tbat vessel and placed on waiting ordera Lieutenant Commander F. W. Dickens, detached from ‘ty. on the Asiatic station and ordered to return bome rej bis arrival, Pte, degee E, Nooli and harles W. Chipp ba¥® been detach@d from duty al the torpedo station and ordered to duty on tho Asiatie station per ste»mer of 3Uth inst, from San Francisca, Lieutenant B. H Buckingham has been detached from duty at the torpedo station and ordered to orduauce duty atthe Wastington Navy Yard. Surgeon E. 8. Bogert bas been dotached trom the marine burracks at Brooklyn, N. Y., and piaced on waiting ordera, Surgeon us. H. Kidder has eon detached from the Osaipee and placed on waiting orders, Surgeon C. J. 8. Wells has been de- tached from the Minnesota at New York and ordered to the Ussipeo at Noriolk. Assistant Surgeon J. A. Tanner has been detached from the receiving ship Wa- bash at Boston and ordered tu the Ossipeo. Assistans Surgeon B. F. Stephenson has bven detached from the Ossipee and placed on waiting orders. Assistant Pay- master Frank Piunkett has veen detached from the storestup New Hampshire and placed on waiting or- ders. Surgeon N. L. Bates ordered to the Minnesota at New York. Surgeon P, J, Babin ordered to duty ab the Marine Barracks, Brooklyn, N. Y. Assistant Sur- geon James E. Gardier ordered to the receiving sbip Wabash at Boston, Midshipmen A. E. Jarvine apd Le. W. Pictzmoyer ordered to duty on the Asiatic station, per steamer of tho 16th inst, from San Francisco, MOVEMENTS OF FRENCH VESSELS, Bravvorr, 8 C., Sept. 4, 1876, Tho Fronch flagship Minerve, Rear Admiral Mandet and the gunvoat Guichen sailed to-day for the West Indies, going first to Bermuda, Their departure was hastened by reports of ravages of yellow fover ia Savannab, THE BWATARA AT NEWPORT. Newrorr, R. 1, Sept. 4, 1876, The United States steamer Swatara arrived at thig port to-day. BROOKLYN NAVY YARD. ARRIVAL OF COLONKL FRED GRANT ON BOARD THE TALLAPOOSA—NAVAL ITEMS—ACCIDENT TO THR VANDALIA, Quite a stir bas been created around the Brooklyn Navy Yard, owing to tho arrival of tho steamship ‘Tallapoosa from Washington, baving on board Colonel Fred Grant (Prosident Grant's son), accompanied by Surgeon General J. Beale, United States Navy; Isaiah Hansom, Chiet of the Bureau of Construction, United States Navy, and several other army and navy officials, On his arrival at the yard he was received by several officers of the station, and after his reception was taken over to New York in one of tho yard tugs. Yesterday morning, on his return from New York, he was escorted by Commodore Nicholson, the commandant of the yard, ou a tour of in- spection of the yard and the ‘various workshops! The Tallapoosa saWa this evening for Boston carryin tho same party with her. Great excitement was cause in consequence of tho orders issued by Captain Temple prohibiting visitors rom entering the yard. It appears that the officer in charge of the marine guard had wsued an order allowing all visitors sit the steamship Vandalta before her yard for the purpose. T the contrary had beon disregar ders not allowing any visitors t yard, and several who had got iu previously were unceremoniously shown out On Saturday morning 100 men were taken on in the Construction Department, ond orders have been wsued lor incteasing the force with 500 more work- men, An accident of @ serious character happened tho steamship Vandalia, Ou returning trom her trial trip last week by some mishap she fan into the Cobd dock with a full head of steam, carrying away her chain plates and sustaining such injury to ber bows that she has been uadergoing repairs previous to bet sailing for Port Royal, 5. C, There was great con sternation at the time of the accident among the large party of gentiemen and ladies who were on board, but, fortunately, po ove was injured The Unied States steamer Swatara is daily expected at this yard from Newport, baving been ordered to ye under immediate repair’. NAVAL ORDERS Commander H. B. Roveson was detached from the yard on the inst. Boatswain Willam Low from the Equipment Departmen pl orders, Boatswain A. M, Pomeroy ordered te the Equipment Department on the Ist inst. Lieutem ant Seymour appointed senior aid to Commodore Nicholson, Brooklyn Navy Yard. tis rumored thes Chief Koginecr G. Sewell will relieve Chiet Ki Hendersou on Cetober 1. Sargeon 0. J. 3. Weil tached trom the Minoesota and ordered to the Ossi at Hampton Konus. Surgeon B, H. Kidder, detached from ss1ppe and placed on waiting ordel Passed Assist Surgeon H. J. Babin, ordered to Marine Barracks, Flashing ue. Surgeon E. 8, Boge: Tashed trom tbe barracks and placed on waiting ordetas