The New York Herald Newspaper, September 6, 1876, Page 3

ay Sees, NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1876.—TRIPLE SHEET. THE DEMOCRATIC INBROGLIO. Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer on the Saratoga Fiasco, NOT A CANDIDATE FOR THE NOMINATION: Names To Be Presented to the Convention. MAGONE IN EXPLANATION OF HIS MISSION. What De Witt C. West, of Lewis County, Thinks. POLITICAL GUESSING. Aurany, N. Y., Sept. 5, 1876, Your correspondent found Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer quietly seated in the pleasant library of the late William Cassidy, of the Argus, Mr. Dors- heimer occupying the residence during the absence of Mra, Cassidy iu Europe. He was found in his usual affable mood and disposed to give the Hexatp any de- sired information. In response to interrogatories he Teplied:— ‘MR. DORSHRIMER’S EXPLANATION, “There is no feundation for any behet that the action of the Saratoga Democratic Convention re- suitea frém any concert with a view to forward or de- feat the interests of any one. It arose simply- from the fact of Mr. Spriggs sending to Mr. Faulkner, with- out explanation, the form of a signal agreed on be- ‘tween them which would indicate that Mr. Seymour had accepted the nomination. The telegram to Mr, Kernan, which arrived on the afternoon of the tirst day of the Convention, ‘was sent in reply toa letter which I nad sent him (Sey- mour) the previous day arking him to allow himself to be put in nomination, This I did at the suggestion of Jevoral gentlemen whose interest in the democratic tause cannot be doubted. “That was probably the first intimation Mr. Seymour had of the strong desire which existed among the dele- gotes to have him nominated. As known, the Conven- tion paid no regard to his very plain refusal, but went on with the proceedings which evertuated in his nomi- Bation. NOT IN DORSHEIMEE’S INTEREST. “o far from it being dono in my interest I consider ‘that no more plain method of insuring my defeat could have been adopted, and for the purpose of contradict. ing 1t do I alludo to the absurd story of its being done At the suggestion of Governor Tilden, He (Tilden) was not aware of the likelihood or possibillty of Mr. Sey- mour being put in nomination until the Convention had actually nominated him, and to the feeling of the delogates from all quarters that is owing. No one who pressed Governor Seymour's name upon the Convention was favorable to my nom- ination. 1 have no doubt that Mr. Spriggs sent the despatch in aspirit of over confidonce and without any intent to deiraud, I believe that when the Convention gets together it will make a good nomina- tion, and that no damage to the prospeets of the party will ariso from tho recent proceedings. NOT 4 CANDIDATE. “Perhaps it may be worth while for me to say that my mame will not be presented to the Convention for tho Governorship.”” Van R. Richmond (whom your correspondent met aater) stated that Dorsheimer had told him more than &@ month previous to the assembling of the Convention that he (Dorsheimer) would not be a candidate for the Governorship if either Seymour or Church would allow * she eae of their names in the Convention for tho Gov- ernorship. NaMES MENTIONED ¥OR THE NOMINATION— JUDGE WILLIAM ALLEN AND ALBEETUS PERRY. Unica, Sept. 5, 1876. Your correspondent had the pleasure of an interview with Dewitt C, West, of Lewis county, to-day. Among ‘he men named for the successorship of Seymour on the democratic gubernatorial ticket Mr. West is tho most prominently mertioned in this section, and it is claimed that he can carry more votes here than Gover- nor Seymour. JUDGE WILLIAM F, ALLEN, Dowitt C, West said:—“My candidate is Judgo William F. Allen. Thirty-twoycars ago he distinguished him- self in the Legislature, He was the peer of Horatio Beymour, Michael Hoffman, Lorenzo Sheppard, Bamuel Stevens and men of that class in that day. Ho was subsequently Judge of tho Supreme Court of the State of New York, to which position be was unanimously elected by both parties He was then elected State Comptroller, werved one term, and was reelected. During bis second term he was nominated and elected Judge of the Court of Appeals by 90,000 majority. He 1s now due of the most distinguished men in that body. He ‘about sixty-five years old, and bas four or five years ret to serve on the bench, He was formerly ident of Oswego county, but now resides in Albany, He is an old time democrat, and has filled every position he has occupied with satisiaction to the public and credit to himself 1f nominated he will be a very strong can- Gidate, particuiariy in this section of the State. In my own county (Lewis), he isa strong candidate,” ‘The above are the views oxpressed by Mr. West in regard to the democratic nomination for Governor at Saratoga on Wednesday week. With singular modesty refrained from making any mention of himselfas a candidate except when catechised on the subject, but tn the judgment of your correspondent he will stand the fire of nomination. ALBERTUS PERRY. Albertus Perry, of Oswego, is also mentioned as a candidate for the democratic nomination. He ran tor Judge of the Supreme Court, Filth Judictal district, and reduced the republican majority, which was for- merly 10,000, to 1,000, He lives in Oswego city, aud 1s recognized by the Bar of this State as one of its fore- most members. He 1s about fifiy years of age, a men of family, ot fine appearance, and a good natural orator. . MAGONE'S MI6SION—MENTAL, MORAL AND PRYSI- CAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE— His REPORT OF THE ACTION OF THE COMMITTER AND THE VISIT TO THE GOVERNOR. ALBaxy, Sept. 5, 1876. Danie! Magone, Jr., chairman of the State Central Committee, returned from Utica last night and was present at bis duties in the committee rooms in Con- press Hali this morning. As a chairman of the Demo- aatic Central Committee Magone is probably less known than any of bis predecessors, among whom were Dean Richmond, Samuel J. Tilden and Allen C. Beach, yet in personal characteristics he js quite as gteatas any of them. He has been ali his life long a Jawyer in St. Lawrence county, with a general roputa- woa among men of ihe law throughout the Mate, but absolutely unknown to the general public, He once declined a nomination for Attorney General ticket that was sure of election because his taste: never ran to public life, and even now he chafes to re- turn to his practice, M18 PIRST STATE REPUTATION was gained as the “grand inquisitor’”’ of the Canal In- vestigating Commission, He conducted the examin tion of witnesses, and While the press of the opposi- ion to Tildem rang with imaginary accounts of the rack and thumbscrew to whieh thut secret «ibuoal condemned reiractory or aptruthful victims, they were to material rather mental pro senses, A iYING OF Feiraciory. Witness was compelled o endure under Ma ger & relinement of tor- jure that soon extracted ali the trath and backbone that Were in Lim, Struggles and reiterations availed aothing, The iron finger leisurely tapped upon the table and the iron face bent unreientingly upon the Vicim uni prevaricavion aud stubborness were peaten down and the vietiin found a positive relief in conles#iny lis crimes, such is Magone os an e: ing lawyer. Such is bis honesty that he is a among Inwyers to be of that exceptio: Wil not derend a qutity client, and test practice has deen as a prosecuting agent assisting t regular law officers of the goverumen« MIS PEKSONAL APPRARANCE, Personally, hie is tong wnd lithe, with something of the grace uid strepgth in his body of the greyhound, a shapely head set firmly upon bis shoulders, the face bronzed and seamed with the lines not so much of ago biue-gray, wide open head like s dome, has the brusquerie which 4 Bean Richmond and Allen C, Beach their great hold upon the masses in the same situation in which he is placed, but he bas not their love for political turmoil and strife, aud honest convictions would alone engage him to enter a political campaign, His iortune 1s 1n- Sone and the usual personal interests are to him of little account. DEVOTION TO TILDEN. He is devoted personally to Governor Tilden to an in- tense degree, and yet { am coavinced he would nevel Jend himself fora moment to any uniair proposition which that thorough politician might suggest. ex: pects and desires no oilice. He has been a lifelong democrat, is imbued with all the old traditions of the party, although not lacking in progressiveness and bas never held or desired office It is a wonder to mo thas the coming Convention at Saratoga does not consider the feasibility of naming him for Governor. But to his report of the mission to ex-Governor Seymour:— REVORT OF HIS MISSION, “I was among thoso,’’ said Mr. Magone, “who be- lieved Governor Seymour meant it when he said ho could not accept the office, and I paid him, I believe, the most obvious compliment when | told the Conven- tion tbat they ought not to nominate him, When he was nominated I assisted in securing an adjournment until the next day in order that we might hear from him in the meantime. ‘The despaten to Judge Gray, declining strongly, was shown to me, as Juage Gray says, and it udvised tbat it be withheld from the Convention until we could hear from our committee sent to meet him. Ho had evidently not seen them, and it was our duty, as we had sent them, to wait until they bad report Besides, I thought the despatch might be unauthorized. lt was a midnight despatch, and as Governor Seymour lives three miles from a telegraph station | thought i un- likely that he should send a despatch at that time, especially as ‘he rust bave kuown a committee had been sent to cousult with him, and that the Con- vention had adjourned uniil ten the next morning and a despatch early in the morning would do as woll. So Tadvised awaiting word from the committee. If he said yes in reply to their appe would be obviously unjast to make public this telegram sent previously. During the day came MR. SPRIGGS’ DESPATCH to “yo on and complete the ticket’ and we did so, I believe-Mr, Spriggs acted in good faith in sending that despatch. Ho evidently saw that there was # stragyio in Goverpor Seymour’s mind between bis duty to the party and the State, and the necessitics of his own case, and believed, doubtless, that the completion of the ticket would be an additional argument in favor of acceptance. I know that the very next day, when I called on Governor Seymour, I too believed he might reconsider his determination and this hope was finally overcoine only by the positive mandate of the physician, Upon it we withdrew our solicitations, and yesterday received the letter of declination which is published to-day. Among those who were with me whe. that letter was given me was Seuatur Kernan, Judge Karl, Mr. H. B. Payne, Con- gressman from Ohio, and Mr. Pureeil, of Rochester, Mk. SEYMOUR'S HEALTH as, I believe, only partially impaired, He suffered recently from aslght sunstroke and then aggravated bis trouble by attempting to rearrange nis library. But he is by no means old or decrepit and a month’s rest and recuperation will probably send him forth as good as new to take part in the campaign. THE NAME OF GENERAL ELIJAH WARD. To THe Eprror oy THe Henaty:— There is one gentieman prominently identified with the democracy of this State, whose name would be a tower of strength if nominated for Governor next week at Saratoga. I allude to General Elijah Ward, present member of Congress from tho Kighta district. His record in political lite is faultless, his reputation spotless, while Lis fitness for the position cannot be ques- toned, Every voluntecr from the State of New York who entered Washington city in the early days of the rebellion, will remember with gratitude bis universal kindness in attending to their necessitics President Lincoin prized his friendship, The records of the Thirty-sixth Congress prove his devotion to the Unio If nominated, he will command the respect of his versaries, the support of the volunteor eiement, and will poll the {ull yote of his party. Yours truly, SCOTT LORD RENOMINATED. Unica, Sept. 5, 1876 Scott Lord was renominated for Congress by tho Democratic Convention at Rome to-day by acclamation. The democrats claim his re-clection by a decided ma- jority. THE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. LocaAL POLITICAL FEELING—SENTIMENTS OF THOSE WHO WERE AT THE HEADQUARTERS YESTERDAY. ‘Thero was the usual long session at the rooms of the State Executive Committee over which Mr. Cornell presided, but nothing of public interest was decided aon. Winoy visitors attended the roome during the day soeking information concerning the plans of the committee. In the National Execu- tive Committee, whose rooms are on Twenty-third street, Secretary © McCormick, was engaged with numbers of letters from Maine, Obio and Indiana It was said that the news from these States was encouraging to tne republican party. Numbers of letters were received from the different States im regard to the Democratic Convention at Saratoga, and all of them expressed the opinion that tho failure to secure the accept- ance of Horauo Seymour would not only work discouragingly in New York, but throughout the Union, Through the early part of last evening and up w ballepast ten o'clock the committee rooms were be- by visitors wishing to hear the news from Ver- mont. When the telegram stating that tho above mentioned State had been carried by 30,000 majority, and sbewed large republi- can gains, the people Went away q Lisfed. Among’ the visitors at the National Executive Com- mittee yesterday were Carl Schurz and Hon, zach Chandler, Carl Schurz expressed himself as being pertectly surprised at the change of sentiment in New York since he laat visite i, He said he met qnany prominent German citizens, who, 80 to speak, were on the *sence” on his first visit and who now were outspoken for Hayes and Wheeler. ‘At the democratic headquarters there was great contidence, HON. JOHN MORRISSEY’S VIEWS. Yesterday evening a Hexatp reporter had an inter- view with Senator John Morrissey at the Hoffmann Honse. It isas follows:— Reronter—Mr. Morrissey, you wore a delegate to the last Convention? Mr. Morxissey—Yes, sir, Rerorrer—What do you think of the action of the Convention in nominating Mr. Seymour ? Mr. Morxissry—Why, I think the Convontion did exactly right. Revorten—Indeed! Well, as it is the general im. pression that the prospects of the party have becn injured by what has occurred, will you explain why you tbink the nomination of Mr. Seymour will be productive of witimate good ? Mr. Monnissky—Certainiy. The complexion of the last Convention was such that, with Mr. Seymour out of the race, either Mr, Potter or Mr. Dorsbeimer would have been nominated. The nomination of either of these gentlemen would have been unwise, Rerorten—Why 50? Mr. Mogaissey—Well, in regard to Mr. Dorsheimor, tho sentiment of the Convention was unquestionably in lavor of having @ pronounced democrat at the head of the ticket. Ithink the speech made by Mr, Potter would have done gr injury in tho canvass tothe democratic party. It would have put us on the de! sive Revonter—It is charged that this fasco is due to the anti-Tammany party in rushing Mr. Seymour's name when there Was neither reason nor hope that he would accept the nomination, Mr, MORMISSKY—Let me tell you about that. The anti-Tammany delegates held a caucus and agreed to vote for Mr, Seymour without consuitation upon the subject with any other persons or parties outside of themsel¥ Reroeter—Well! what was your motive in nomi- nating Mr. Seymour when you did not know whether he would accept or not? Mx. Monuissky—My judgment was, and understand me that 1 for myself alone, that'to nominate Mr. Seymour was the only way to get the convention out of the rut it was ia. It Was evident that the selection of auy other caudidate Would have left a good deal of bad Dicod, therefore ithink the convention did exactly right. Now that it is all over, and the convention is to ve Jed together again, delegates will have une to reflec and, in my judgtaent, can make amore judicious nomina- tion thaw they could baye done at thar time, ‘Me, Morrigsey here reterred to the excitement pre- valling at the lime of the Seymour propos that the presentation and support of any oih date would, under Whe circumstances, have been en- tirely Irutiess. Revorten— What effect will Mr, Seymour's declina- tion have op the State aud pational canvass? Mr. Monnissey—His declination will do no injury in any way. [do not think there is any man who would have voted tor Mr. Seymour that will uot voie for the homince of tue Convention Which is to meet next Wed- nesday, The newspapers throughout the country have made a line and cry about the deefiaation of Mr. Sey- moar, Way, it was only the otber day that a nominee for Governor was jorced off the Ucket in Indiana and scarcely any notice was taken of it by the public pri Rerorren—Now, Mr, Morrissey, this 1s what we cail a leading question. Whom do you think will be the nominee of the reaasemoled Couvention ? Mr. Monnissey—l! have no idea. In my judgment no one should be chosen Whose name Was pui in nomina- tion at tho last Convention. To select enher of vbeso would bit cause tl feeling on tee part of the triends of every other candidate. By the taking up of anew d there sre atleast a bondred in the State of New York ag available as any who heye been men- toned—no friena of any former candidate could tind fault Rerorter—~Do you think the nominee of the next Convention is likely to be as strong as Mr. Seymour would have been? Mr. Moanrssev—I do, and possibly stronger. In twenty-four hours alter be nomination is made there will be mo more talk about tae troubles arising from dir, Seymour's declination, Rxvorter—Then you do not think that the recent difflculues will result im any uitimate iwjury to the democratic party ? Mir, Mokwiss#y—In my opinion no injury Las been or willbe done. Ithink the Convention ‘did exactly right under the circumstances, and I don’t think there isany doubt about our carrying the Stato of New York. ‘Nobody, in my judgment, should be ceosured tor any part which they took im the last Convention, THE THIRD WARD MOVING. A Third Ward Tilden and’ Hendricks Reform Club was organized last evening at Brock’s Hall, corner of Cortlandt and Washington streets. Resolutions were adopted indorsing Tilden’s reform policy and support- tng William R. Roberts 1or County Clerk. The follow- ing officers were elected:—C. Wolverton, President; Louis P, Young, Vice President; Patrick Callahan, Secretary. Another mecting will be held to-morrow evening. CONKLING AND MORTON. COLLUCTOR ABTHUR IN CONFEBEXCE WITH THE NEW YORK SENATOR-—-AN EFFORT TO PATCH UP A TREATY OF PKACE—FEARS O¥ THE IN- DIVFERENCE AND APATHY OF CONKLING’S FWRIENDS—CAUSE OF THE DIFFICULTY. Unica, N. ¥., Sept 5, 1876. Utica is not only the centre of democratic polities at this time, but the appearance of General Arthur, Col- lector of the port of New York, here to-day indicates that there is something up in republican circles, Gen- eral Arthur had a long interview with Senator Conkling at Boggs’ Hotel this morning. It may be possible that a salve has been applied to the sore spot in the republican party which threatened to seriously disturb its harmony in the approaching canvass. 1t is well known that Arthur is tbe confidential friend and adviser of Governor Morgan; and he appeared, no do doubt, as an ambassador trom tho republican candi- date to conciliate the Senator, whose ire has been aroused by the treatment his friends have received by those who have usurped the management of the party. THE EXISTING ANTAGONISM. ‘The existence of an unfriendly tecling between Gov- ernor Morgan and Senator Conkling is well known to those who are conversant with the inside workings of the republican machine. The nomination of Morgan at Saratoga with the aid of Cornell was regarded by the uninitiated as a concession to Conkling; but the fact 18 Conkling was powerless to control the Custom House imierest while Morgan was in question. Arthur, Sharpe and tho other members of that organization preferred Morgan to Conkling when an issue arose bo- tween them. Hence the inability of Conkling to hold the Custom House forces for Cornell. Altuough the Morgan men succeeded in securing the nowixation of their candidate they could not conquer the APATHY AND INDIFFERENCE of Conkling’s triends, which has given great alarm to the republican managers, Indeod, tho frank utter- ances of the Jess reticent of Conkling’s adherents have given rise to the fear that apathy might grow into positive opposition. The mission of General Arthur to-day was therelore fntended to counteract this formidable obstacie to the success of the republican ticket, The friends of Conkiing tee] that he bas been treated with unneces- gary harshness, Those closely identified with him have been denied nominations even for jess important oilices, and have been forced to occupy back seuts in the councils of the party, ‘bis has naturally generated A SPIKIT OF RESENTMENT which has developed a hostile attitude on the part of those who have been considered the old guard of the party. They think that the regularly disciplined trvops, who have fought the battles of the party suc- cessiully heretofore, have been crowded out of the jront rank by the untrained volunteers under George Wilham Curtis and the self-styled republican reform- ers, As ye, there 18 no certainty that the interview be- tween Senator Conkling and General Arthur was at- tended with any important result, although there is no doubt that Governor Morgan’s envoy extraordinary ‘was empowered to offer very liberal concessions to the Conkling interests. Meanwhile the democracy here are entiroly satisfod With the situation, and are awaiting the result at Sara- toga on Wednesday week with great coutidence, LIBERAL REPUBLICAN PETITION. At a liberal republican meeting yesterday tho follow- ing petition was decided upon :— The Saratoga Convention, on August 23, of liberal republicans favorable to the nomination of Hayes and Waheeler, having adjourned after indoreing the nom tion by the Republican State Convention then in ses- sion of Edwin D, Morgan for Governor of the Btate of New York, and having beiore adjournment dele- gated to a” special committee then and the-o appointed the power of indorsing at their discretion the State nominations remaiming still to be made by the Republican State Convention: Now, theretore, the undersigned, the committee alore- said do hereby approve and ratily the nomination of Sherman 8, Rogers, of Erie, for Lieutenant Governor; of George I’. Danforth, of Monroe, for Judge of the js; of Benjamin Carpenter, of Niagara, ind of Charles T. Trow- bridge, of Kings, for Inspector of State Prisons, and do recommend their support as Mt nd proper candidates for the offices for which they were rospectively nominated, and do further recommend the support of the electorai ticket in favor of Hayes and Wheeler, nominated vy said Repuolican Convention, and headed by Abraham X. Parker, of St. ce, and William H. Seward, of Cayuga, electors COMMITTEE. Thomas FE. Stewart, John Cochrano, Dr. Freligh, George W. Palmer, Hugh Nesbitt, Charles W. Goddard, Dr. D. Rogers, George H. Mukay, B. F. Manierre, A. N. Cole, John Cashow, Charles I. Sherrill, Heary C. e. THOS, BE. STEWART, Chairman. Cuartes W. Gopparp, Secretary. THE NEW JERSEY GREENBACKERS. MEETING OF THE CONVENTION AT CAMDEN— THE RAG BABY THROWN TO THE BREEZE AMONG THE CLAM CATCHERS—¥FINANCIAL MIS5- TAKES THE CAUSE OF ALL OUR WOES—THE PROCEEDINGS AND THE PLATFORM. Campun, Sept, 5, 1876, “The independent greenback party of New Jersey” held a convention in this city to-day for the purpose of nominating an electoral ticket favoring tho nomina- tions of Peter Cooper, of New York, tor President of the United States, and Samuel F. Cary, of Ohio, tor Vico President, The basis of representation was threo dele- gates for each Assembly district in the State, As thero are sixty Assembly districts altogether this basis would make a representation ofel80 delegates if all had been present. Only about forty put in an appearance, among them being the following :—Cumberland county, Francis Dauzenbecker, Thomas H. Miller, Lewis Bris- tol, Joun Gage, Alfred Johnson, Moses F, Johnson, A, M. Lioyd, George B, Robbins and R. C, Sykes; Atlantic county, P. P, Field and E, Howland; Middlesex county, Henry Jétinson; Essex cuunty, ©. G Lathrop, James ‘A. Beecher and E, B, Wright; Gloucester county, David R. Black, D. F. McAllister and Michael Fair, Oceon county, H. Hooper; Union county, Jona G. Drew and Samuel W. Patoam; Camden county, C. H. Simmer- son; Mereer county, C. A. Fuller, THE ORGANIZATION, Mr. Edward Howland, secretary of the Executive Committee, callod the Convention to order, He nomi- nated as temporary chairman Mr, C. C. Latbrop, of Es- sex county, which was ratified by acclamation. Mr, Lathrop returned thanks for the honor, and then made a vigorous speech, which lasted half an bo Messra, Edward Howland, 3. W. Putnam and R. W. Pratt were appointed secretaries. The officers of the temporary organization were subsequently made the officers of the permanent organization. After tho ap- pointment of the usual committees @ recess of one hour was taken. THR PLATFORM. On reassembling the foliowing resolutions were adopted :-— We ratify and heartily indorse the platform of the inde- | pendent party us adopted at Indianapolis and dem: Fird—The repeal ot the entire so-called Speeie Ke: act. Sceont—The repeal of the National Banking set end the | substitution of eteenbacks for eationnl bank notes. Third—Toat the goverume: oT ption | should not discredit ite own a rs rge of wil wovernment, thus giving thes logal_ power as coin, wrth Toat in the persistent contraction of the volume ereenback currency ever since the war, m the rendor- at the five-cwenty bonds redeemable in coin tustond of legal tender, as the iaw originaily stood, in the deuoneti tion of silver aud in the miserabie femption of specte payments in counize the work of ce the wages of labe 1 to lores the re- Jonvenution, re- eign and domesite tors. islation &» shall oney subservient to public and gen good tnt ot boing. as it now fs, m tyrant to deain the wealth of tho country for the sake of gratifying the avatice and love of power uf t Fisth Wi corporation, je the habeus corpus of tions for its repeat one pitney of the money power un aristocracy over the degradation of wl ahtish industry. We explicitly and uneauivocally demand that tie government sail discharge all ite obligations in full and we hereby denounce all iforts or measures tending to & repudiation of the sane. RLECTORAL TICKET. jtead, of Exsex county, and Jono Gage, of Cumberland county, were placed on the ticket for electors at The district electors will be named by the Executive Committee, the members of which are as follows De, BV. Wright, of Essex county, and eld, of Atlantic county. Districts, —¥ irst—Francis Danzenbecker. Second— Edward Howland. ‘Tnird—Benjamin Urner. Fourth— Fith— ———~. Sixth—J. A. Beecher, Seventh— ~ In an interview with some of the delegates after the adjournment of the Convention, they expressed to the HeRALD correspondent their conddenes of polling a large vote in the State aud of electing some of their cuudidates for Congress, COsNECTICUT D EMOCRATS. PREPARING FOR THE AUTUMN CAMPAIGN—FOBE- BHADOWINGS OF TO-DAX’S PROBABLE ACTION. Hanrvorp, Sept. 5, 1876, Tho Democratic State Convention for the nomination Of a Board of Presidential Eleetors, a Governor and State ticket will be held in Allyn Hall to-morrow, It will bo an assemblage of greater importance than any that has preceded it, from tho fact that upon {ts work accomplished will depend the main- tenance unbroken of tho tajorities in both houses of the General Assembly, and point the political complexion of the State’s representation in Congress, From the tone of delegates already ar- rived im large ndubers the deliberations will be har- monious The delegates seem to be impressed with tho sentiments promulgated in the Convention's cail that the exposure of frauds and corruption in all the departments of the civii service during the past threo years; the continued war upon local self-government by radical leaders; the extravagance of the republican party, whose representatives in both houses of Congress during tho Jate session have persistently opposed the | acts of retrenchment adopted by the democrats; the saving of $30,000,000 by the earnest work of the demo- crats and liberals of the House; the zeal of corrupt and = oflice-holders in vehaif of Mr. the well-known fact that they con- trol the republican party, and woul! coniroi the ad- mivistration of Mr. Hayes, should he be elected, while, on the other hand Mr. Tilden declares that ‘we cannot atlord the costly and ru:nous policy of the radical ma- Jority of Congress; we cannot alford that policy tow the South; woe cannot afford the magniticent and oppressive ‘centralism into which our goverument is bemg converted; we cannot aiford the present im- mense seale of taxation, and that the first step in reform is the elevation of the standard by which the appointing power selects agents to execuie official wrusts, &c. THE STATE TICKET is not yet made out, but it is believed the pencil bas aireudy written tho name of United States Senator Eaton for Permavent Chairman of the Convention, and the tone ol, the caucus indicates that Governor Inger- re is the favorite name to bead the State ticket; that he can carry more strength into the canvass than any other democrat in the State, and that with him the State cun be secured beyond peraayenture. Ex-Speaker “Tom” Walier, ot New London, is bere doing all be can tor Mr, Ingersoll. If he tails in that which he soeks he will support Mr, Loomis, of his county, as next best mar. New Haven democrats, headed’ by “ex-Governor’? Bowers, are here in the in- terests of ex United States Senator English, though many of that delegation are sanguine that the old ticket renominated will alone secure success. Bridgeport is early on the ground with a good name, and Mr. Greene Kendrick, of Waterbury, stands ready, should a name be called for, to supply au acceptable one, It will be remembered that in bis speech of accept- ance of the homination last spring, rnor Ingersoll indicated that he would probably not consent to again become the gubernatorial candidate. Many good demo- crats fear he may adbere to the seeming determination then made, 1p that contingency, such men as United ‘States Senator Barnum, Hon. J. K. Wheeier, and others from the western part of tho State, do not hesitate to express the opinion that HON, RDWARD SEYMOUR son of ex-Chief Judge U0. 8. Seymour, of Litchfeld, the “iron district,” would make a formidable candidate, While nearly all agreo that Governor Ingersoll should head the ticket, there is a strong clemout in favor ot changing the names for threo years associated with his, They say it is no more than fair that other good and capable mon 10 the ranks should be put forward. No fault is found with the administration of affairs, for even tho republicans udmit them to have been syste. matically avd economically conducied, but they feel that a change, shght though it be, would tend to main- tain that pouce and hurmony so essential to the good working of the party. Jorn Cotton Smith, of Sharon, the real democr “war horse’’ of the State, and Hon, James Mag! of New Haven, who has fought many a battlo in tho political arena, are here to live over again the scenes ‘of good old democratic times. THR NAME OF SEYMOUR is precious in the memories of Connecticut democrats. Its ound, though spoken in Now York at this tin with a Corstiau name other than that which desig. nated Connecticut's distinguished son, has vibrations indicative of growing strength, and tue delegates feel that whether their neighboring state succeeds in re- taining on their State ticket the name of their choice or Rot, the strength of that other and greater name for a higher political place will aid them materially in hold- ing fast that they already possess, MASSACHUSE’ TTS DEMOCRACY, ic MEETING OF THE CONVENTION AT WORCESTER— ACTIVITY OF THE FRIENDS OF ADAMS AND GASTON. Wonrcrster, September 5, 1976. The Democratic State Couvention meets in this city to-morrow. A largo number of delegates are in the city to-night, and there is every prospect of a lively Con, vention. The friends of Charles Francis Adams and William Gaston are pressing their candidates vig- orously. Both parties are conhdent of success, Nothing Is said of the candidates except by the Adams men, Who claim that if Adams is nominated Gaston will be given the second place. NEBRASKA DEMOCRATIO CONVEN- TION. Omama, Sept, 5, 1876. The Democratic State Convention’ will meet here to- morrow. A number of delegates are already prosent, THE ARKANSAS ELECTION. A VERY FULL VOTE CA8ST—THE DEMOCRATS CLAIM THE STATE BY A LARGE MAJORITY. Lirtix Rock, Sept. 5, 1876, Full returns of the election in shis county are not re- ceived; both sides, however, claim a victory. Afew returns from outside counties show that a very fall vote bas been cast. The aemocrats claiin the State by 40,000 or 50,000 majority. NOMINATION FORK CONGRESS, Cxpar Rarivs, Iowa, Sept. 5, 1976 Tho democrats of the Fifth district of lowa to-day nominated Hon. Andrew J. Beatty for Congress. WILMINGTON CHARTER ELECTION. SUCCESS OF THZ REPUBLICANS—THEIR MAJOR- ITY IN THE CITY, Witmixotox, Del., September 5, 1876. In the election in this city to-day tor members of the city council the republicans were successful, carrying eight out of the ten wards aud electing nine out of eleven councilmen. The repubiican majority in the city on the different candidates varies from 1,045 to 1,200, TENNESSEE POLITICS, A SOUND SPEECH BY THE COLORED CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR. Kyoxvitix, Tenn, Sept. 5, 1876 A, F. Yardley, the colored republican candidate for Governor, nade his opening speech at the Court Houso to-night A large crowd was prosent composed of citizens, both white and colored. He announced him- solf as standing squarely on the republican plattorim, favoring the payment of the State's indebtedness, and the exemption of manulacturers irom taxation for a term of yeurs. His speech was very temperate and well prepared He will commence the canvas: ith Governor Porter Lebanon on the i1th inst. THE OAMPAIGN IN GEORGIA, SPEECH BY THE REFUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR. Avavsta, Ga,, Sept 5, 1876 Colonel Jonathan Norcross, the republican candidate for Governor, addressed a mixed meeting at tbe City Hall to-night. The crowd was boisterous to an extent that made it impossible to hear the speaker with aatisfaction, He charged the democratic party with extravagance abd incompetency in managing the finances of the State, aud asserted that State Treasurer Joues bad appropriated from the State Tressury hundred thousand dollars under the administrations of Governors Jenkins and Smith The crowd interrapted the speaker so ofien that he terminated his address sooner than be bad intended. FLORIDA POLITICS, A COMPROMISE BY RIVAL CANDIDATES. TaLLamassnn, Sept 5, 1876. the rival ropublican candi. flected & compromise to-day, Conover having withdrawn, mY Stears and Conover, THE VERMONT ELECTION Unparalleled Enthusiasm Through- out the State os a REPUBLICAN GAINS REPORTED. Vote of Prominent Towns as Compared with 1874. EVERY VOTER AT THE POLLS. of Repubiicans. Alleged Transfer Voters by the Wuire Riven Juxcriox, Sept. 5, 1876. Sixty towns in the thirteen counties give Fairvanks 15,765 aod Bingham 7,188. The same towns in 1s74 gave Peck 11,358 and Bingham 5,011, Republican gain this year 2,270, ‘The returus come in slowly. A RESUBLICAN GAIN OVER 1872. Burunorox, Vt, Sept. 5, 1 For City Representatives Burlington gives Wails, re- pudlican, 1,039; Smalley, democrat, 949, a republican gain of 226 over 1872. The republicans carry four out of the five Wards of the city. 4 DEMOCRATIC GAIN—THE FIRST DEMOCRAT ELECTED sINcE 1854, Wrire River Junorios, Vt, Sept. 5, 1876. Norwich gives Fairbanks, rep., for Governor, 169; Bingham, dem., 141—a democratic gain on the State ticket of 20. The democrats olect Bartlett Sargent State Repre- Sentative, the first olected by them since 184. A REPUBLICAN GAIN OF ABOUT TWO THOUSAND IN EKIGHTY-EIGHT TOWNS, Bostox, Mass,; Sept. 5, 1876. Eighty-oight towns give Fairbanks, republican, 20,165; Bingham, democrat, 9,484. The same towns in 1874 gave Peck, republican, 15,243; Bingham, demo- crat, 6,803, The Congressional majority shows corre- sponding gains. The following is the gubernatoriat voto of some of tho larger towns and cities with the comparative vote of 1874:— ——1876.—. 9 —1874.— Fair. Bing- Bing- banks. ham. Peck, ham. St. Johnsbury. Woodstock. Brattleboro. Rockingham, Springiela, Vorgeuues. Barre. Montpehe Nortnficld Waterbury, Colcheste Middlebury. Manchester, Brandon. , Fair Haven Pittsiield , Bonnington Arlington Rutiand ‘ed ant een towns give Fairbanks (rep.) 2; Bingham (dom.), 14,499. ‘The same towns in Gave Peck (rep.) 21,641; inghain (dem.), 9,688, 2 1874 THE MAJORITY IN THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS, Wutre River Joxerioy, Vt., Sept, 5, 1876. In the First Congressional district forty-nine towns givo Charles H. Joyce, republican, 9,777; A. P. Childs, democrat, 4,421. in the second Congressional district thirty-four towns give Dudley C. Denison, republican, 8,104; A. M. Dickey, democrat, 3,204 In the Thira Congressional district twenty-nine towns give George W. Hendee, republican, 5,841; John L. Edwards, democrat, 2,679. Iv ts probable the republican Congressional majori- ties will be about as foliows:—First district, 10,000; Second district, 12,000; Third district, 10,000, ENTHUSIASM THROUGHOUT THE STATE—BOTH PARTIES SANGUINE. Wurrs River Joxcriox, Vt, Sept., 5, 1876, Appearances indicate that the exciting canvass of the past few weeks will culminate to-day in bringing to the polls nearly every voto in the State, Free con- veyance ig furnished to every voter. Reporis from all quarters show that no such enthusiasm has been manifested since Lincoln’s first election. Repubiicans consider there 18 strong probability of an increase of 6,000 votes over their majority of 1874, Democrats are sanguine that the election will show a reactionary sen- tumeut in favor of their part, THE LATEST CORRECTED RETURNS—REPUBLI- CANS JUBILANT. Wrire River Juxcrios, Sept, 5, 1876, Corrected figures of 112 towns give Fairbanks, ro- publican, 28,585; Bingham, democrat, 13,885, The same towns in 1874 gave Peck, republican, 20,2 Bingham, democrat, 7,501. Republican majority in 1876, 15,200, a republican gain on 1874 of 2,444 One hundred aud thirty-two towns to be heard trom will probvabiy im- crease Fairbanks’ majority to 30,000. ‘The Congressional twajorities in the three districts are in 112 towns 14,418, and the towns not yet beard from wil! swell this majority to 28,000 or 29,000, Republicans throughout the State are jubilant. Returns ¢ ges in slowly. The complete result will not be known before to morrow, ‘Of the 112 town representatives olected, 101 are re- pubiicans, eight democrats and turee unknown, THE VOTING AT THE STATE CAPITAL—A TRANS- FER OF VOTERS CHARGED BY THE DEMO- RATS. Mowrrenme, Vt, September 6, 1876, The voting is vory spirited. The polls for town rep. resentative cloze at three o’clock P. M., and for the Stato ticket at five o'clock P, M. The polis opened here at ten o'clock A, M. A full canvass of Montpelier shows that thero 1,025 wales over twenty-one years of ago in the town, Of this number the selectmen threw out 133, leav- he voting list 892 names eligible to vote, Both @ hopeful of a majority. THANSPEK OF VOTERS, Democrats charge that ropubl:cans are bringing many persons from their strongholds to Montpelier to voto tor Fairbauks as Governor, and thus make a good suow at the State capital By law a person having legal residence in the State can voto in any town and jor county officers in any town of the Proeg oe residing therein. The same rule holds in tue Congressional districts, GOVERNOR HAYES’. INCOME TAX. THE CHARGES TAKEN UP SERIATIM AND DIs- POSED OF, CoLvanvs, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1876, Asensational Story was telegraphed from Fremont Jowt Saturday stating that it had been discovered that Governor Hayes bad falsified his return of personal property mado to the assessor of Sandusky county. Thinking there might be two sides to this story your correspondent called on Governor Hayes to-night and called his attention to the matter. Tho Governor said the tale was a tissue of misropresenta- tion, but that he did not desire to submit to @ formal interview, as he had already communicated all the facts in the case to General Comly, of tho State Jour. nai, who would farnish proof slips of the article he had prepared for the question, From those slips 1 con- donse the following:— THR CHARGES AND THE ANSWER. ‘The charge is that Sardes birchard, Governor Hayes’ uneie and benoiactor, listed $9,982 persoualty in 1873, exclusive of money and credit, and that Governor Hayes, with the same personalty In possession, listed only $1,000 in 1874. This is not true, Birchard’s re- tura inciuded all notes, credita and book accounts Governor Hayes in 1874 made no return of notes, credits and book accounts, because all credits were swallowed up in dobts, The same is true of the notes, The personality bequeathed to Hayos was almost en- tirely bank stoeks, upon which tax is paid by tho vanks, The one item of all personaity returned by B rehard, $9,932, was more than swailowed up by obli- gations \neurred by Governor Hayos in carrying out Hireburd’s projects for the benefit of the town of Fro- mont, This very question was atthe time invostigated by a democratic Board of Equalization and reported by them as ail correct, It will be seen that the debts more than offset tne credits under this item, and that the re- of $1,000 in 1574 was tor household goods which juction, The increase in this eFo NOt waljoct to this dod: item to $5,000 12 1875 was dus to an 1m afer private brary, As to the second charge Governor Hayes says be never had and never returned a wateh worth $300, The three watches returned are keepsakes, and together not worth $100. One watch Mra, Hayes bas when aschoolgirl 1t bas not been running {oF r Third—Hayes had never owned a piano at th e the retarn was made and only rented one last October for the use of a neice who was visiting him, This summer he traded a lot for one, Fourth—\t 18 alleged that Governor Hayes returned and 1876 three horses at $300, when they were ov in 18 worth $500, In auswer the or ways ous uf tnese horses is twenty-seven y ‘sold, and not worth anything, yet he is listed at $50, and that the strict valuation of the other two is $50 and $100, yet he listed them ‘or taxation at $250. His best horse cost him $125. Fifth—It is charged that in’75 Governor Hayes ree turned four carriages at $260, when it is known he paid $500 for one and $350 for another. In answer the or says the cartilage referred to was nob unui a year alter the alleged false re- turn was made and then it was properly listed, As the return of 1876 shows, two of these car- riages were, in fuot, a baxay and a wagon, one of whieh was soon utter sold’ for $20, and one Would not sell at ed The other any price, but they were Ii for $75. second baad pi ion =which cost $100, it was charged that $33,700 was left in G ernor Hayes’ hands in bequests made by Birchard which be was allo to hotd for three yea be did not return a dollar of this money for taxation. The Governor says the fact is not ono doliar was left him 10 pay — bequests, that it was intended bequests should be paid from the sales of Jand and he was given three years so the land could be sold ior this purpose. This real estate 1s of course taxed by the county without consultation or consent of its owner or holder. Seventh—This property all vested in Hayes by terms of Birehard’s will, It was therefore not necessary, ac- cording to Ohio laws, to make separate returns of pro- perty heid as executor, It all nged to Hayes and wus listed as lis, Governor Hayes is authority for all Statements given above. “BNAL B'RITH VISITING THE H&BREW CHARITABLH INSTITUs TIONS—THE PICNIC AT JOxES’ WOOD. The festival Incident to the twenty-fifth anniversary of the District Grand Lodge No, lof L 0. B. B, was continued yesterday under the most enjoyable aus- pices, and the participants had good reason to be proud of ali the delight(ul surroundings that marked its cele bration. During the day carriages were placed at the disposal of the visitors from kindred lodges in other cities, and some of the prominent Jewish charitable institutions, including Mount Sinai Hospital, the Or phan Home and other benevolent establishments were inspected, the highest encomiums being expreased with the excellent arrangements which everywhere were upparent, Among the visitors wore Mr. Zunder, Commissioner of Education, New Haven; Sr, Benjae min F, Paixotto, ex-United States Consul to Roumaniay Mr. William Lowenstoim of Richmond; Mr. Emrich, of Baltimore, President of Grand Lodge No. 5, and Mr. Kabn, No. 3 Philadelphia; Mr A. T. Jones, and many others, These gentlomen wero accompanied by Mr, Solomon Sulzberger, President of District Grand Lodge No. 1; ex-Comrissioner Wiham H, Stiner, Mr. Heary Herrman, Mr. Morria Goodhart, ex-President of the lodge; Mr. E. Goulston, Mr. S. Harberger, Mr. Moritz Ellinger, Judge Joachime sen, Thore were also several ladies in the party, and the drive, wiich embraced many places of interest, was heartily enjoyed, In the evening the Home tor Aged and Lufirm Hebrews, which is° detightfutly situa ted 1m Eigaty-seventh street, corner of avenue A, do servedly excited the admiration of the visitors, ‘The Home ts a handsomely constructed building ané its name indicates the novle object for which it wat erected, though the charity it dispenses 1s by na means limited to the sixty aged inmates, male and | female, who flud in the home both ease and comiort, it is in every respect a model institution, The visitors were cordially welcomed by Mrs Priscilia J. Joachimsen, the President, and the officers, ine cluding Mrs. J. 1. Philips, Mrs. 8. Herrman, Mra, % Bernstein, “Mra, D, Welsch, srt 1. Scholl, Mra, M. Whitehead, Mrs. ein, Mra. and J.D. Jacob. owsky. The secne was also gracea by many ob ladies, among thotn being Mrs. W. H. Stiner, Mrs. M. Eliiager and numerous members of the institution. Mr. Kirstein, the superintendent, conducted the visitors through the Various depurtinents of the estab- Ishment, the superb arrangements of which deservodly won udmiration, Assembled in the spacious reception parlors hospitalities were dispensed with 4 lavish hand. srs, Joachimsen and the other lady directresses, were the recipients of the warmest praise for their unseltish devotion to the iniirm inmates, many of whom were almost in their centennial year, The speakers included Mr. Lowen- siein, Judge Joachimsen, Mr, Elluger, Mr, Sulzberger and = others, Mrs. Joachimsen made an @X+ ceedingly graceful response to tho con. gratulations woich were showered upon her successful efforts on bebalt of the poor. After « charming re-union, in tbe course of which the jutur¢ prospects aud progtess of the home were thoroughly discusved, tue Visitors, accompanied by their numer. ous hosts, entered the carriages in Waiting and drove to Jones’ Wood, where a grand picnic in honor of ¥ was at its beigdt. brilliantly illuminated and decorated with appropriate banners aud d the scene being altogether cheerful and pictui Fally 6,000 persons were in attendance, und among them being many beautiful Jewish maidens, woos graceful terpsicborean exercises could not fail to rivet attention, Ihe band of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum played some excellent selections, and the festival was one of unaloyed enjoyment, On the arrival of the officers of District Gran Lodge No. 1 with their guests the stirring strains ulto the Chief’ resounded through the build (after a brief promenade they wero conducted pper, Mr. Solomou Sulzberger presiding. Tue ple ure of the occasion was enhanced vy the presence of many ladies. Mr, Zunder, 10 the course of tho enter- tumment, announced that he had just received a check tor $100 from Mr, Betz to be cisposed of at his pleasure, and he divided the sum equally between the Orphan Asylum and the Home for Aged aod Infirm Hebrews, Hearty good will prevailed, the kinaest sentiment bee ing expressed on every hand in benalf of the philan- thropy of tho district lodgo, which has over 7,000 members, and has already worked wonders in the cause of charity. Subsequently, tho party pro- ceoded to the inain floor, where a promenade concert was given by Bernstein’s orchestra, Addresses wero delivered by Mr. M. Eliinger and Mr, Peixotto, which, it is needless to add, were received with eathu- x-Commissioner Stiner ofliciated as chairman ecutive Committee, and lett nothing to be desired. ‘The celebration was in every respect worthy the occasion, and will Jong bo remembered as among the most enjuyable events since the district lodge wag founded, LIVE AND LET LIVE. LECTURE BY THE REV. MISS ANNA OLIVER A2 THE YIKBT PLACE CHURCH. Rev. Anna Oliver delivered an entertaining and im structive lecture last evening in tho First Place Metho dist Episcopal church, Brooklyn, Miss Oliver's sub ject was ‘Live and Let Live and Help Live.” She opened her discourse by remarking that life was not @ matter of choice, and that few of uz shrunk from it, We acknowledged it the greatest gift God could bestow upon us, and well might we consider it so, Now and then as we glanced back over tho scroll of noble and heroic names wo would wish we could emulate such worthy personages and be calied as truly great as they. But their deeds that found place in history were bat the pablic exposition of what occurred every day, It was not the work of a moment—it was the work and thoughtof a lifetime, Nothing, however, could make a successiul life to one that was not a Christian, because this existence was worthless if not developed into per- fectness; it was the prelude to the anthem of the great hereafter. One great success of life was to do the most important things first, This, she regretted to say, women as a class did not do, It was tho superfluities of life that absorbed the greater portion of their time, It was tatten making, tho ruffling and trimming and fashioning of damty things that wearied them, not the pursuit of nobler callings and ambitions, All’ that ap. pertained to home lite Was in their keeping, and it waa high and noble care, but many were uufitted for i, We should not only tivo oursel bas let others live. Some, like — thi bled cog in the mange! were 80 avaricious that Sf they could not possess certain talents and vir tues themselves, would binder others trom obtaining the same. The most important work of all was to hel others, pot merely by extending your aid, buy 60 assist them to help themselves. That was the best and most beneticent charity. We had but a brief stay here at the longest, end then the lignt beyond. In the light oft that existence we Would remember none of trappings of earth, but merely tne character thoxo we have beiped or hindered. So we should liv. helping the lowly, even as Christ, who laid His by. He did nothing great, as the world counts great ness, He healed tho sick and comforted the grief stricken with words of tender cheer and love. So our syinpatives should be given to the needy, #0 that Leaven’s bigh arcues might ring with added authema because we had lived. ‘At tue close of Miss Olivor’s remarks Mr. William Jones presented her with fourteen volumes of English woken of Jove and gratitude from the Oliver was also the recipient of a large and bandsome bouquet. OBITUARY. GEORGE SMITH, A cable patch from London saye:—A telegram has been received by the authorities of the British Museum reporting the death ot Mr George Smith, the Assyrian expiore! GENERAL JEFYERSON THOMPSON. A despatch from St Louis says that General Jeffer ton Thowpson, of Now Orleans, diod yesterday after. noon at his old home, in 8t J Ma, where hehad Doen visiting for the beneilt of his bealth for seme time past,