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J 4 “THE SARATOGA MUDDLE Tnterview with the Delegates from Nineteen Counties. LIVELY TIMES AHEAD. for Seymour's Nomination Who Is fo Blame? Magone, Apgar, Faulkner, Spriggs and Company Denonneed, PROBABILITIES OF DEMOCRATIC SUCCESS The National and State Cam- paigns Reviewed. To-day we present the second batch of interviews procured by our correspondents in various parts of the State with delegates to the Democratic State Conven- tion which meets at Saratoga to-morrow. The ‘#oy- mour blunder” ts handled with severity by nearly all of those delegates, and the points of the political can- Vass discussed with vigor and tersen As these gentlemen represent the differont Assembly districts throughout tbe State democrats and republicans alike must tecl an interest in the perusal of the interviews, ALBANY COUNTY, Harmon Vanderzee, of Jerusalem; John Hungerford, of Berne, and Ansel Requa, of Westerloo, the delegates from tho Firat district, are all farmers. They believe \he gentlemen named by the last Democratic Conven- hon wore all good nominations and in entire sympathy with the almost universally expressed desiro for reform In all public offices. No blame should be attached to uy person for the action of the Convention They be- heve every delegate acted in en! good tath. They hold the opinion that Tildon’s name iso tower of strength, and that he nocds no more aid from the State \icket to secure this Stato than any good democrat will bring him. They would like to vote tor an en- Mirely new man, but have notas yet decided on any person. Mr. Dain MaxsnG, of the Argus, chairman of the Albany delegation, thought the action of the Saratgga Convention was in response to a strong popular desire to place Governor Seymour's namo at the head of the ticket, The Convention was free toact without sug- gestion or dictation from Governor Tilden, who had no Agency 1p favoring tho claims of any gentleman. He does not think any person is to blame for the action of the Convention. He felt assured the Convention to kssemble on the 13th inst, ‘will give to the people of the State a man whom all good citizens can vote for, both democrats ahd republicans alike.” Ex-Recorder Simon W. Rosenpatx and Civil Justice Francis H. Woops, associate delegates with Mr. Man- ning from the Second district, say Mr. Manning’s ro- marks to your correspondent coincide exactly with their own views, and that they have nothing additional Wo ad The Second district delegates are Rufus W. Peckham, 2x. District Attorney of this county; Edward J, Meegan, ex*Corporation Counsel and a well known leader of the democratic party, and Jobn Daly, a stove merchant. The first named delegate is absent at Johnstown attend- inga murder trial and may be unable to attend the nvention. Mr. Mexcaw thought the fact very evident that the anti-Tammany element in the late Convention was one of the principal agencies, the “anything to beat Jobn Kelly” feeling encouraging them to push Seymour's ame in opposition to Mr. Potter, whom Kelly favored, Mr. Meegan’s choice for Governor 18 Homer A. Nelson, “an old and tried democrat.’ He (Moegan) under- stood that a new man, who is reputed to be worth 615,000,000 or $20,000,000, ts talked of, and, in reply to queries for his name, sald he believed it was A. Bel- mont, of New York city. Mr, Daty thought the Convention entirely honest ip its hearty support of Mr. Seymour, and that every m: prominently named th tho fiasco bad acted in entire good faith, He favored the nomination of any good democrat and felt assured the action of next Wednes- flay’s Convention will beal any soreness which may ex- Ist among some democrats. The delegates from the Fourth district are Martin of West Troy; Michael Redmond, ex-Justico, of Cohoes, and 3. V. B. Swan, of Albany. Mr. Kiley thinks the Saratoga mistake will not injure the democ- Tacy, and places the entire biame om the chairman ®t the delegation who sent tne Utica telegram. His personal preference ts Mr. Potter, though he thinks Mr, Scott Lord will be among the most prominent eandidates next Wednesday. Mr. Reogwoxp believes the mistake at Saratoga will Injure the democratic ticket; considers Seymour's Domination the faalt of the gallery, and further believes us personal conflict between Messrs. and Morrissey had an tniluence in the direction of « diversion of sympathy from the other candidates whose names had been promintntly canvassed in Sonnection with the nomination for Governor, Mr, Recmond says that if he had the naming of the next Governor the gentleman would be Amasa J, Parker, of A’bany. He considers it desirable that the “Albany Regency’? be conciliated at this juncture, and fecls assured Mr, Parker's bomination will harmonize tue factions and heal aly the internal wrangling in the party. From conversa- Hons he has recently had with many democrats throughout the State he will not be surprised to Gnd Judge Comstock, of Onondaga, a prominent candidate, M1, SWAN could not attach any blame to any person— ail acted in good faith. He will go to the Convention on Wednesday with no personal preferences for Gov- sling content that a good man will be nom- ctod in November next, They all agree that the individual desires of delegates will have no freat influence upon the action of the re-convened Convention; that the acelamations of the gallery will aot rob delogates of their senses, and that the gentle. man who will take the place of Mr, Seymour upon tho heket will be fally determined upon before noon on Wednesday, the hour when the Convention will meey | TON COUNTY. lattsburg, remarked that the feeling among democrate in Clinton the result of | the election in Vermont was more depressing by far ‘han the declinatiog of Mr. The del Was not disposed to be sev Mr. Magone for Withholding Scymour's despatch, wor yet with Faulk. ner, because they were trying to make it easy for Se; Bour to accept, and bo doubt were confident that all Would come cut for the best. Mr. Magone informed him betore the Convention that Governor Seymour had made arrangements to speak threo times already in ( campaign, which uid nov look like « resl sick man’s actions. ‘He voted for Seymour under that influence doubting little but it would be all right, With regard to the next Convention Mr. Corbin would vote first fot Judge Alien, if sure be would accept. Bis second chore would be General Slocum, ot Kings. He would cheerfully support Scott Lord, or in tact any good jo did not rally much around Hand or PeckLam, Mancutivs £. Frreu, of Mooora, shared Mr. Cor- disappointment at Mr. Seymour's refusal ae serve the cause, aud was disgusted with the witht ing of tho telegram, considering {ta trick, no matter what the intentions of those incharge. Mr. Faulk- her's statement, too, Was hard to be explained. Mr. Fitch will go into the Convention without a candidate aud without confidence in Magone, Faulkner & Co. Ricaky Kxesx, of Keeseville, delegate trom the Southern section of Clinton county, said be was very fisappoinied at Mr. Seymour's positive withdrawal. ¢ was not disposed to blame anybody. He thought they all wanted Mr. Seymour so badly that wishes took the place of judgment. Mr. Keese's choice was Robinson, and be should still bold to bim. If his ted, Hand would suit him 8 father, and the boy and about he had expiatned the grounds for Grawai (he people were ready tor they would give a liberal support. CHENANGO COUNTY. Ayonew J. Hout, Waiter A. Cook and Isaac D. Mxkacuas, the Chenango county delegates, attribute tbe recent blunder, whieh resulted in the declination of Gow frnor Seymour, to those who were selected by the Con- ation to visit Mr. Seymour, and who telegrapited to the mention to go on and complete the ticket, thereby Jeading the Conven:ion to bolieve that Seymour nad ac- cepted, At the same time no treachery is attributed to any one—only indiserest zeal, Of course Mr. Spriggs ** NEW YORK HERATD, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1876.-TRIPLE SHEET. comes in forte greater part of the censure; bat no democrat in this section doubts his lofalty to the party. So far asl cam learn the delegates from this count; have no personal preferences for s candidate, bat will support that man in the Convention who is thought to be the strongest and most capable. Judge Church would be the favorite provided he could be induced to run Scott Lord, Lucius Robinson or Senator Starbuck would probably be the next favorites in the order in which they are named. The democrats of this section iM gt hearty meen to any good candidate, and have no deubs aboot the election of the ticket, DELAWARE COUNTY. The following are the six delegates from Delaware county:—James 4. Kenyon, Horaee A. Goodrieh, Lra Wilcox, William M. Marray, O M. Alaben and W. W. Gordon, According to statements ef our correspond. ents 1m that vicinity those gentiemen are of the epinion Sbat Spriggn should not have sent the despatch, “Go on and complete the ticket.” The delegates from Del- aware are not entirely settied on # candidate, though they would like very much to support Comptrolior Robinson, as be once resided in the county and bas many friends there. They will, however, go to the Convention ready to support any man whose candidacy commends itself to their judgment Nor will they de- mand that the candidate must be a mau who voted for either Jackson or Jefferson, but they will sapport no man who bas not been a supporter of Governor Tilden. J. O, Wurrznor gave his views as follows:—‘'lo my opinion, the beginning of this business dates beck of the Syracut Jouvention in 1874, when Mr. Tilde was first bominated for the Governorship. had the {ull contro! of that Convention, and it was tl ing impression that those who bad previously been purty leaders would have to stund aside to mal for anew sot of men at the belm. Mr. Magone was made chairman of the State Central Commitice at that ume. What connection bad these events with the nom- ination of Mr, Seymour?” “Simply tha, that the new men who were then chosen to surround Governor Tilden were the very ones to nominate Mr. Seymour in Saratoga. Gover- nor Tilden’s policy has been to thrust aside the old mewbers of the purty, and to fill their places with younger and leys experienced men. The latters’ want of wisdom ied them, lo excited moment, to do that which the older members would not have donc.” ‘Then you believe that Governor Tilden ts princi pally responsible tor the error ¥”” fe 18 responsible, at loast to his party, for having surrounded himsolf with such men.” «What will bo the ellect of the fiasco upon the demo- cratic campaign in this State ?”* “Such a loss of time and energy must of course be more or less injurious, but 1 believe not enough so to cause the defeat of the party.” “Whom do you suppose will bo nominated in next Wednesday's Convention f’’ “That is a difficult question to answer at present. In my opinion appearances indicate either West or Potter for the second nominee.” ESSEX COUNTY, Comzap Sawyer, a physician of Ausable Forks and dolegate from the northwest of Essex county, con- shiered the declination of Mr, Seymour as of little im- Doe as affecting the vote tn bis district, Mr. Seymour's reasons for declining were good, and hi nomination bad given an enthusiasm to the canvi toat would prove most beneficial, The Doctor bad been in favor of Potter, He should go to Saratoga, how- ever, ready to vote for Scott Lord as first choice, and quite ready to torgiye Faulkver for bis mistake. M. D. Grover, of Port Honry, another Essex del egata, said he left Sarai convinced of Mr. Seymour's aceeptance, and thoroughly satisfled that the best thing bad been done, The speech of Mr. Beebe had assured him more than anythicg else, Aside from Seymour be was in favor oi Potter, and would not object to voting for him now. first choice, however, would ve Judge Allon, whom he considered the strongest man named, J. C, Hattesnack, of Ticonderoga, the third del- ogate from Basex, was alac a strong Potter man. If Mr, Potter came baiore the Convention again he should feel it an honor to vote for him. The volebrated secos- sion speech would count nothing against bis record. A$ second choico Mr. Haileuback favored Judge Allen. ‘Ag to the nomination of Mr. Seymour, he accepted the statement of Mr. Faulkner as sufficient. If the Con- vention was deceived the plame lay rashor with Spriggs and Fairchilds, = ORNESEE COUNTY, H. U. Howanp—The unduo assurance of Mr. Spriggs had us much as anything to do with the nomination of Soymour, but L apprehend no injurious eflects. It the Convention had not gone so overwhelmingly for Seymour just as it did, I think Potter would have been nominated, as bis chances seemed to be the best just before, Robinson, Potter or Lord would make a strong candidate. K. L. Snow—I believe with Governor Seymour that the result will prove beneficial rathor than ip- jurtous to the party, The recent Convention and ‘everybody connected with it acted in pertect good faith, thinking that Seymour would eventually accept. Governor Seymour was undoubtedly the man over all others, but there are plenty moro good men in the democratic party. I guess you may pat me down asa West man, although there are several others who would prove acceptable candidates, and I think easily carry the State. ©. A. Kixxz—I see no cause lor being discouraged. The nomypation of Governor Soymour and his recent letter will do much to promote good feeling and exer- tuon in the party, and I believe we shall enter the cam- paign with oxcelient prospects of success, GREENE COUNTY. Winslow Case, John A. Monroe and Milos C. usborn aro the delogates from Greene county. In all proba- bility the three will favor Lucius Robinson tor Gov- ernor, Their second choice is said to bo Scott Lord. MONROE COUNTY. Wittiam Porcett—I think the action of the Conv: tion in nominating Governor Seymour, in the face his unequivocal declination, was produced by a sort of “‘spoutancous combustion’’—by a regular combina- Mon of opposite forces, one of which sincerely desired his candidacy and thought ho could be induced to ac- cept, and the other of which foil in with the cry of hs Damo as acover for the best way out of a triangular contest betweea Potter, Robinson and Dorshelmor, in which the latter was sare to be beaten upon a ballot, ain inclined to think that in this, as io ‘all such cases, nobody is to blame, and am quite certain that nobody is hurt, so far as the interests of the dem- cratic party are concerned. { am now, us from the out clear ia the view ‘that peti 4 unity and success will be best assured y tho nomination for Governor of a representative element of the democracy tat opposed Iden's pomination for President; that Chief Church is tho best and strongest maa to meet rgency; and that as Chief Justice Church will not resizn eight years upon the Bench and accept even &@ nomiuation by scclaimation, without the aflirmative assent of Governor Tilden and bis advising (rionda, aud thoy refuse it, DeWitt GC West, who voted for Governor Seymour in the New York delegation at the St. Louis Convention, and who by tho unanimous vote of the Stato Couvention last week was placed at the Lead of tho electoral tic! in Governor Seymour's room, is the next best and strongest man to represen that clement. Mr. Raixxs is District Attorney of Monroe county. ho said:—‘I believe the delo- gates from thls county are united at present in support of DeWitt GQ West for Governor, Mr. Robinson is laced out of the canvass by the nomtration of Mr. orsheimer, and would pot be the choice of the dele- tos from this county were Mr. Dorsheimer to retiro Potter 18 a second choice wiih Hie is very popular among por- sonal acquaintances and is the best known of apy of the candidates. His so-called secession utterances are Uurgod against him mainly among those who have not fairly understood the purpose of those utterances and the connection in which thoy wore used. Still they aro an element in the problem. The nomination of Sey- mour was mado against the solicitations of the Monroo delegated, who ance ted the declination in advance of the Convention as Gual. The nomination bas been tn- Jurious to the candidate who succeeds him on tho ticket, but a canvass reaches its lowest peemy in enthu- sins At some stage, and it 18 as Well to have that point reached early.” ONTARIO COUNTY. There are six delegates from this cot lows :—3. W. C. vw kk Rico and Mark A. Caso. They name Courch for drst choice and West second choice, Taey will not, however, throw away their votes on West if appears that Powter uw the strongest candi. date. Ia the iate Convention they were ‘1ooled" into voting for Seymour, aud are very indignant at the course taken by the leaders, Their fret choice was Uheo for Church, asit is now, Thoy believe that he will accept if the nomination ls made unanimous. If not, then it will be a hard matter jor the democrats to fry the State. they think, is not well enough wn to bring out ‘ote, Sonie o! the delegates 4 naRy prominent democrats blame Tilden tor bi rt in the nomination of Seymour, and declare that Church is not nominated and does not ran they will ‘use their best endeavers to defeat Tilaen, They be- however, the party can be united on Pottor or \f Tilden's friends will tako a back seat in tho Convention. SARATOGA COUNTY, Jeuimn J. Mitiwe is a farmer, living about two mil | from Kast Livo, in the town of Ballston He thinks something was done that should not have been dono, and that the Convention started im to make a State Vicket as though it was ‘just as easy as rojiing off a log.” He is sorry Mr. Seymour could not accept, but ‘inks & good man will be paton the ticket next Wednesday, who wiil be sare to win, Crances H. Civrs resides at Crescent, in the town of Half Moon, He is an intelligent gentieman, bas held severai offices, and {snow ambitious to discharge the dui of sheriff of Saratoga cdunty if his party see fit to nominate and olect him. Mer. Ciute thinks the nomination of Seymour for Dut the very bess success of the oatelie par the whole Union If be could only have been induced to accept. Nor does he think t! inyboady is to be Diamed for an act that was just to Governor Seymour, im © party view, and wise a8 to policy, presuming that he would not deciine. Mr. Clute thinks there are other ten in the party who, if nominated with harmony in the Convention, will be successful and lead to national Staruex Bavouey is a collector on Watertown. ile isan uneompro < Tilden democrat. Ifa mistake was made he bolieves it nd not of the head, and ti by experience, w ALS Paase is editor of party organ of the county, “1a Saratoga Sprv Mr. Pease tion of Mr. Voter in the late Con hie better judgment to the popular ciam Dom. ination of Mr. Seymour, whom he fei confident would not sceept. He dves not twink any trick waa played tn bad faith, nor that any ono is apectily to be blamed, but rather the whole Convention, for domg in & stato of the wildest and most excited enthusiasm that which in their cooler moments they saw it was ernel and useloss 10 hy done, Mr. Pease docs not favor the nomination pow for Governor of any man whose pame was mentioned in connection with the office before the Jate Convention, He tainks that Hon. Homer A. Nelson would make @ strong popular candidate, and that he would poll a large vote and help to carry the State for Tilden. Alanson Ciaasx, of Sneynert a is a wide awake democrat and sensitive to apy blunder or mistake made by big party. He thinks tbe nomination of Mr. Seymour was a good thing to do, but the manner and age of doing it as it was done 1# still a myst to 1m, which he ig hoping to havi up when the Convention reassem' ne: ednesday. He thinks there are hosts of men in the p: fit for Governor, and that with any fair candidate the democracy can carry the State. He would be willing to support Nel- son or Potter or Peckham, or uny other such com- petent democrat with an equally if Squire Wurre ts a respectable mer, living at Forestville in the town of Moreau. He ts an, old line democrat This is the fires time he bas been # delegate to a State Conven- Mion, and be can’t see how it was posgible that any man or set of men could or would play a trick in so import- ant a matter as Bomimating s candidate for Governor, Any first rate man who will belp to elect Tilden and Hendricks and reform will suit Mr, White for Gov- ernor, ROCKLAND COUNTY, The delegates are William Voorbis, a former member of Assembly; George W. Wetant, present member of Assembly, and Charics B. Benson, Sheriff. Mr. Voormis says that the blunder was very stupid and censurable, and he thinks thas the comunitice of ten cannot explain it away 80 as to acquit themselvos. “But,” pe added, “the effect of it, although depress- ing, will not do much m.” He isa Pottor man, and it the effects of the “secession h does not sert- ously burt that cundidate Potser is bis tirst choice “What to do," says Commodore Voorhis, “we can de- termine best when on the ground and hearing trom the other parts of the state,” Gxorce W. Wxtant says:—'4 feel oppressed with fear as to the effect of the biunder, but ) beheve the pie will rally around any good man and elect bin. am for Potter it he can be nominated, and | think he can. I blame the committee tor reporting that Mr. Seymour accepted whon they knew nothing about it.”” Sheriff Buxson speaks of this blunder as an ‘inier- nal shame.’ He says:—‘*It would pot bave occurred if our leaders had been able. He boiioved George M. Beebe and the ress of the committee wore blindly ied into 1 am for Power and believe ho can sommes and elected, apd he shall be if I can make jt 80, BENSSELAEB COUNTY, Mayor E. Murpby, Jr., of Troy; EL. Fursman, law- yer, and Micbael Toole comprise tho delegation ‘from tho First district. Thoy ali agree in the opinion that the late Convention acted in entire good fmith in the nomination to Mr. Seymour, considering hi strongest man that could be named. They preferrod to express no choleo for the office of Govor- nor to-day, Many good names nad boen sug: ested, among others Ruius W. Peckham, jamuel Hand, of Albany, and Homer A. Nelson, of Dutchess. They desire to await the discussion of tho merits and Otness of the several naines to be prosontod woxt Wednesday, before signifying for whom they will cast their votes. Messra A. H. Wob: Ira B. Ford and E. 8. Baucus are tho delogates from the Second district, The action of the Saratoga Conven- tion inet their hearty approval at the time, though the sequel, in Mr. Seymoar’s refusing to stand tor tho bomination, proves that a grave blunder was commit- ted, an error which tor tho time being has seriously injured the prospects o! the democratic party, All that bas been lost will be more than counterbalanced, bow- over, by the selection of an entirely new mun in State politics. Cuarixs C. Lopgwicx, from the Third district, is a flour merchant at Greenbush. He did not deom proper to find fault with any person for the result of tho Saratoga deliberations. His constituents favored the nomination of Saptord &. Church, and he would endeavor to faithfully represent them next Wednesday, Syivustexr Warkkuoxy, of Nassau, and Jouy C. Davis, of Eust Greonbusb, farmers, favored a new man, ove whose democratic principles were known. Judge Allen's name was popular in their district ‘and enjoyed the respeet of their constituents SCHOHARIE COUNTY. Btate Senator William C. Lamont, of Cobleskiil; Judge Lyman Sanford, of Middleburg, and J. J. Domi- nick, wheelwright, of Gallapville, comprise the dologa- tion from the Schobarie district, Judzo SaNrorp believed Governor Seymour was honestly aud fairly nominated at Saratoga, in- dependent of -any preconerted action, ‘here wero sO many candidates, whose friends were pressing their names on the attention of the Convention, that the mention of Seymour's namo was received with joy as a relief trom an unpleasant dilemma, Though he was personally in favor of Mr. Lucius Robinson for Governor, yet big delegation was instructed to vote for Potter. He is now entirely free to vote jor the best man whose name may be presented Senator Lawont thought the nomination would bave been forced upon Governor Seymour a if that gen- had been present personally in tho hall of the Convention, Seymour’s name was one around which all good democrats should ever rally. He (Lamont) favored Mr. Potter, and thinks be can be elected, although the gentleman’s speech of 1872 might cause much sovere and adverse criticism. Mr. Lamont dosires an entirely new man placed on tho ticket next Wednesday, and all Scholarie will rejoice if the mantic falls on the shoulders of Judge Wiiliam F. Allen, who {san able and pure man. Mr. Dominick is in entire: accord with Senator Lamont, and will attend the Con- vention next Wednesday prepared to cast bis ballot tor @ pure democrat of unsullied record. SCHENECTADY COUNTY. Wriuiam 8. Kxtourt thinks th: late Convention made a mistake 1n socking to force the nomination un 4 man who had indicated as plainly as need be his di sire to keep out of the field as an active participant, He also thinks tbe Convention might by the exerciso of @ little more prudence and foresight have saved the party from ite present bamuliating position, and have deprived the republican party of the chance of making capital out of that buriliation. CoRNxLivs TuoMrsox, & maltster, of Schenectady, pre- ferred to keep silent as to the mistake made at the Inte Convention, He went there prepared to vote for Mr. Potter, and had not changed his mit more espe- cially siuce Governor Seymour ts out of ine ield. Hvaw Rervoups, grocer, of Schenectady, belioved popular clamor alone carried Mr. Seymour's name at the Inte meeting of delegates, Was opposed to Dors- heimer for Governor last weok, thinks be will have many additional supporters in that opinion if Dorsboimer’s friends seok to promote him to the bead of tho State ticket, Will vote tor Mr. Potter, SULLIVAN COUNTY, Mr. Jacos Masrax, delegate from Sullivan county, Says that bo considers the nomination of Seymour, although a great blun made in good faith by the Convention. For his part ‘he blames Spriggs for send- ing the despatch, and is not sure that it was trathfally sent. He thinks the Sullivan county delegation would have gone solid for Potter, but were carried away by the euthustasm of the Convention, At the approach- ing Convention Mr, Masten will, he thinks, support Dorsheimer, us he believes his record to be the best. Congressman Gronax M. Breuz, delegate from ‘Suill- van, docs not consider that any mistake or blunder was made by the Convention. He thinks its action in nomi- most tortanate. viow of the own at St Louis by the Now ry flavor of Mr. Seymour, and also that the samo clement was present at Saratoga, equally earnest in their support of tim, the nomination was lone under with the idea that any bad feoling or jealousy exists between Mr. Seymour avd Mr. Tilden, but on the contrary proves their perfect accord. The partios who formerly pressed his nomination are now entirely satisfied, and will beartily seeona the nomination of any good'man. Mr. Beebo saw Mr. Seymour on the ede morning of the Vonvention, 1b company with Mr. W. F. Russell, of Uister, and Corporation Counsel Whitney, of New York. The last pamed gentieman did not think that yinvur would sccopt the nomination, but Mr, ideas, as stated in the Convention, were that, ™m view of the circumstances, if the party unanimously nominated him, he would “tee! constrained to accept.” Mr. Beebe on this point say: “The bolief was hon- estly entertained by me and was confirmed by the de- gpaich | received from Fairchild und Spriggs, saying ‘go on and tintsh the tlekot.’”” The gentleman ts in fayor of &ny man who will harmonize the party. the bame of a prominent gentleman irom New York mentioned, It would give him pleusure to vote for this candid He was understood as alluding to Mr. C. H. Winfeld. He thinks tt far better for tne interests of vhe party to have @ new mame presented than 10 con- sider the claims of those formerly before the Con- vention, WARREN COUNTY. Judge Staruny Baows, of Gloun’s Falls, delegate from the southern epction of Warren county, said he would be In uo Wise misrepresented uy nomination of Mr. Seymour tn bis opinion was due the outburst of roked by the presentation of other couse, he was notin a t, abd certainly did not. Beyond ge did mot incline to go, since he vt the Convention, te from Warren county, Jom Rus, ry at North Creek, the terminus of the Adirondack Ratiroad. The Warren county deloga- ion Was notinstracted. He had no candidate before tho Convention, but became a Dorshcimer man after the names were presented. Thishe did because on consultation with Judge Brown both decided Pos Ver was put out of the question by his speoch, and that Dorsheimor was the best man. Griffin was with them, Warren county would have given ber three votes for Dorsheim Mr. Reed ved Seymour's nomination bea mistake. In fact, he did not hes} tate t say he was disgusted with ‘the Convention, Wher thefo Were trickery of not, which he was in- ed to think, the dologates acted like mad mon in- ig beings composing acaim detibera- WASHINGTON COUNTY. Epwarp Warrraips—I jk the nomination of Sey- mour was a blunder, ecessary, unmitigated and unprecedented. The rabble and tools by whom the | Convention was controlled were to blame, and also the committee now favor ointed te walt upon Mr: Seymour, | irkeon M. Potter, if he will accept the ax~—I hardly characterize the nomination mour aa @ bi derstanding to his accep’ knowledge whether be would accept or not. T be #01 explanation in regard wo tho despatch read betore the Con’ ‘ceptance, in consideration of the ae Mr, Seymour's pressed mostly by the New York whom were very active and noisy abot dates for nomination betore the Convention of next week are Santord K. Churob, Potter, Lucius Robinson of any other good man who will acodpt, and with whom the majority thik they can carry the State fora cer- tai Rowent M. Sravexsow, of Salem, aovepts the bian- der made by the late Convention asa sort of harmless eballition of the strong feeling of bopefulness which fills the heart» of the democracy at their reasonabit tation of gaining the Presidency for Mr. Tilden. le does not think the action of the Convention will do any barm, but still be would be much better pleased if it bad not been done as it was done, If the democ- racy would win they must be cooler and wiser and re- press their enthusiasm until they have gained the vic- tory. Gtonax Buxtt ts adealerin lumber at Whiteball. For five years in succession be has been Supervisor of bis town, As adels in the State Convention of the sur ult, Mr. Brot favored the nomination of Mr. bi ey bed Governor and of Mr, Dorshetmer for Lieutenant Gov- ernor, but, accepting the popular clamor tor Seymour's nomination, made BO opposition to the action that ‘was then taken by the Convention, although he thinks 4 was an act of political timprudence taken in tho heat of an entbusiastic admiration for the high char- acter and pure statesmansbip of Horauo Seymour. He further remarked, “I havo vot telt like censuring any ove specially. If at tuts distance there seems to be a popular impression of deception having been practised by some one I do not feel that I can hold by Dame any one or more men in the Convention re- sponsible for pressing a trick, if, indeed, any trick was played If Mr. Potter is out of the question for the Domination, then 1 am in favor of some magnetic man of pure political aud personal recora—as, tor !n- stance, Hom Homer A. Nelson, of Dutchess county. The names of Samuci Hand and Mr. Peckham have also occurred to me." Wiitiam Day lives several miles off the railroad routes at Belcher, a pleasant Hitle hamlet in the town of Hebron, He merchant, Your correspondent was only able to learn of him that somebody biun- dered abd that somebody was to blame, but who was to blame and how the Liunder was committed must be Jearned from somebody other than Mr. Day. He had Bot yet made up bis mind whom he should favorior the Vacancy, but believed that there are low of good men who Would carry the State. WYOMING COUNTY, Cc. B, Baxgpict—i do not apprehend that the result will be prejudicial to the interest of the party, provided a good candidate 18 selected to take the place of Gov- ornor Seymour. The candidate should some one not heretoiore prominent as such. The blame for the blunder, as some are pleased to call it, cannot be def- nitely fixed, and I have no disposition to quarrel about it, although the assuranco of Mr. Leebe undoubtedly bad something to do with it 1 do not at present think of a better man for the nomination than Mr. Hand, of Albas Levent Srrixc—l was considerably disappointed with the way tn which things turned out, but think that the biame should be jaid to circumatances rather than to the carelessness or representation of uny individual Ihave uo partioalar, choice, but abould prefer some new man. Can.os Stxnuing—I think with Governor Seymour that the result will unite and benefit rather than injure the party. 1 cannot say that | have any especial choice of candidate, : YATES COUNTY, The delegates for Yates county are Charles Kelly, Charies Berry and William swartz, Their first chotce is Church, second, Robinson. They think the last Convention was rua in the interest of Tilden, but votod for Seymour with the express understanding that he would accopt. As between Potter and West the former tw their choice, They appear to take very little inter- est in the Convention of the 13th, and Mr, Kelly thiaks he will not attend, ANT1-TAMMANY ORGANIZATION. Hon. Emanuel B. Hart, chairman of the Anti-Tam- many Exocative Committee, stated yesterday that the published reports of conferences between Tammany and anti-Tammany leaders in relation to local pomina- ions and apportionment of eandidates wore entirely untrue, REPUBLICAN REORGANIZATION, Mr. John A, Weeks, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Republican Reform Club, said yes- terday that the club would not be represented at the meeting of the Stato Central Sub-Committee on Reor- ganization, at the Fiith Avenue Hotel, this evening, but that the Independent Republican’ Organization would be, and that urrangements would probably be made for ® thorough reorganization of the republican party in this city alter the coming election. CAMPAIGN ITEMS. Ata mecting of the Executive Committee of the Tilden and Hendricks Campaign Club, held yesterday aiternoon at the office of Peter B. Ulney, in the Post Butiding, it was resolved to hold @ mass meeting next Monday night avd a committee of three was appoluted to procure # suitable hall, Auother meeting of the friends of Colonel James E. Kerrigan was beid at tbe Sixth Ward Hotel lastnight. Several apeakers addreesed the meeting advocating his claims to the nomiuation for Congress from the Filth district, A number of names were added to the roll, which bow reaches nearly 60, A meeting of the Edward Muiry Association was held last evening at No. 47 Ludlow str Resolutions were adopted indorsing the nominations made by the Cinctonati and Saratoga Conventions, and recommend- ing Edward Mulry as the choice of the association for Alderman in the Sixth Senatorial district, ‘The German and American citizens of the Eighth As- sembly district mot last evening at the corner of Broome and Eldridge streots, and organized aJames Hopkins Association. Resvlutions were adopted ip- dorsiog the nominations of Hayes and Wheeler re- spectively tor President and Vice President, and offer- ing the name of James Hopkins for Assembly in that district. “THE FINES? POLICE,” &0. ANOTHER CASE OF UNNECESSARY AND BRUTAL FORCE EMPLOYED BY A POLICEMAN. At the Essox Market Court, before Justice Flammer, yesterday, Heinrich Koehler, aged sixty yeara, a man of weak intellect and attenuated figure, who lives at No. 202 Elm astrect, was arraigned by Officer Schieissner, of the Seventeenth precinct, on a charge of disorderly conduct. The appearance presented in court by Koehler was a most pitiable ono, He was so weak from joss of blood that he was obliged to clutch the railings im front of the bench for support. His bead was cut and his nose broken or badly disfigurod, The evidence taken iu the c.so was to the effect that while Kochier was walking through Fourth avenue eat- ing a slice ol Fumpernickel bread which ho had obtained in a rag cg salvon, Officer Schilessnor stepped up to him aud asked him why he had thrown away some of the bread, He answered that he threw it away because it was not pure and he did not desire to eat at. Ho was then walking away, when Schleissner iol- Jowed him and began to club him about the back and shouluers Koohier endvavored to escape trom the oiticer’s brutal treatment, but Sebleissner caught hold of him aud they teil down the basement of No, 133 Fourth avenue; vccupied by Jacob Gross as a beer sa- loon. Koehler, who was badly burt by tho fall, en- deavored to get away, but Schlvissner followed him juto the saloon and clubved bim again, and finally dragged him to the station bouse in Fifth strect. Mr. Theodore Muller, of No. 236 East Fitty-sixth street, a wealthy German citizen, and Mr. Gross, keeper Of the saloon, appoured before Justice Fiammer and testitied (hat Ofticer Schieissner clubbed Mr. Kochier wituout any provocation whatever. Au examination will be bad in the case to morrow. Patrick Mahoney, of No, 741 Second avenue, com- plained at the Central Oftice yesterday of iii treatment Feceived the night previous at the hands of the Twenty- first precingt police under the following circuim- stances :—He caliod at the station bouse of that precinct and reported having veen Knocked down and robbed by bighwaymen of §2 15 Sergeant Mahoney retused to eptertain bis complaint and ordered hiw out, caling him a bummer. He furtber says that the police kicked him in the face on the sidewalk in front of the station house. The police say that Mahouey was intoxicated at the time and that there is po truth in the charge. An investigation will be made by the Commissioners with- out delay. * ALEXANDER OF RUSSIA The namesday of His Majesty the Emperor Alex- ander of Russia was celebrated yesterday at the Greek Catholic church, im Second avenue, between Fi and Fifty-tirst streots, At half-past eleven o'clock in the morning tho little church was crowded with distin- wished ladies and gentiemen, among whom were the ussian Minister and his enure staf, wearing brilliant Uniiorms and decorations. They came from Washing- Jon yesterday to attend the church on this occasion. ez Vices consisted of bign mass, said in English by Father Nicholas Bjerring as celebrant, and prayers tor the health of the Emperor. Throughout the entire service the gentlemen prosent remained standing. At {ts conclusion the priest presented the golden crucitix to the lips of the diplomatic body, who reverently Kissed i. At one P. M. tho.congregation dispersed, EXPLANATORY OARDS. New Yorx, Sept. 9, 1876 To tak Evitor oy tae HeRaLD:— Please correct an important error im tho report this morning of our complaint against two of our porters and Thomas Hull, Mr. Jeremiah Quinlan was not ar Tested and his connection with tho matter was for the Vo | of discovering the ice of the rob- ry. Wo des're to give this explanation the greatest publicity, as Mr. Quinian {6 an honorable merchant and businevs friend for many years, and bis offorts in this matior have bech of great. value to us aud evry one tn the trade by exposing tbe operations of an or- ganized gang of thieves. Very respectful sit PARD, President Rubber Clothing Company. To tux Evrrox oy tux Henatp:— 1am cognizant of all the tacts connected with the syringe robbery, and agree perlectiy with the avove letter of the Rubber Clothing Company, in stating that Mr, Jere. Quinian, of Nos. 136 and 148 William streot, ted Matter as all honest merchants Company & great loss and pro- tecting the trade. 1 was in Mr. Quinian’s confidence during the time and perfectly agreed with bim im the position be assumed. Yoers, &a FRANCIS D. ‘DUDLEY, ‘No. 150 William street, Suprewnan 9, 1876, TO-MORROW'S CONVENTION Effect on the Campaign Throughout the State. THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF TILDEN Feeling Regarding the Governor's Infiu- ence on the Convention. MOVEMENTS OF THE HANDSOME MAYOR Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer Ready To Withdraw if Necessary. Sanatoca Sruixos, Sevt. 11, 1876, The reassembling of the Democratic State Conven- tion iu this place on Wednesday next has ux yet had no perceptible effect in increasing the number of visit- {Bg politicians Most of those who were here during the season have left for their homes, leaving but a very few who are worthy being viewed or interviewed Ex-Governor Hoffman is here, and your correspondent had tho promise of a formal consultation with bim in regard to the political situation, but his ex-Exceilency Qnally concluded that he had better keep quiet on political matters, and confined himself to philosophical romarks and incidents of foreign travel Among the latter ho mentioned having met some of the ald Tam- many Ring in their exile, particularly the redoubtable Tom Fields, who was then doing Belgium and othor parts of the Continent. One or two persons here bave mentioned the ex-Governor’s name in connection with the candidate to be nominated on Wedaesday, but ho has personally no expectations of the kind nor any as pirations for that distinction. He says he will shortly return to his home at the Clarendon, in New York, and bang out his shingle, as of old, as an attorney and counsellor-at-law, The Hon. John Morrissey is among the notables in this village, but he is unusually quict and reticent when politica! topica aro introducea in conversation. He does not appear to be entiroly satisted with the turms whereby the antl-Tammany organization was swallowed up by tho regular Tammany Ring. There may be some music among the faithtul when the dem- ocratic Sanhedrim in assombies, In the course of bis investigations in various parts of Centrul New York, within the past few weeks, your correspondent has heard a good deal said about Gov- ernor Tilden, both in his favor and against him, But the climax in tho latter respect was reached when he met the weil known New York politician, Andy Sheehan, opposite the American Hotel, in this village, yesterday. In language more forcible than refined, Dut evidently carnest acd sincere, Mr. Sheohan pro- clauned the Governor to be guilty of almost all tho crimes in the Decaloguc, and announced himself as being at work to secare the State of New York againat him. Mg Tilden has undoubtedly many frionds, but he certainly haa some very determined enemies, even in the household of the democracy. One cause for this stato of foeling may bo traced to the narrowness of vision which seems to possess some of his active man- agers in the present canvass. Their political horizon is so limited that they fatl to sce where good men can be found ready to enter the campaign and work for the common cause, and select only such favorite and purely partisan adherents as they can control and mould to all their private schemes and party manipu- lations. As at St Louis, the iron heel is placed upon the necks of all who opposed Tilden’s pomination there, and where some men have gone entirely over to the enemy, others, good democrats, enter the canvass with alukewarmness that will bave a paralyzing effect be- fore the campaign closes, unless counteracted by the prevalence of wiser counsels among the Governor's board of political directors. wade WEST'S DECLINATION. ~ The determination of Do Witt 0. West, of Lewis county, not to allow his namo to be used as a candidate for this nomination, comes very unexpectedly among those who were cognizant of his great popularity in his own and tho adjoining counties, and also of his ap- parent inclination at ono time to accept the honor, It may be that his opposition to Tilden’s nomination at St. Louis has something to do with bis decision not to run, with the possible contingency of being obliged to figut the managers of the canvass; but at all events it may be considered unfortunate for the democracy at this crisis to fing such men as Horatio Seymour and De Witt C. West peremptorily declining to receive nomination at their is tor the highest office in the Gift of the people of the State. TILDEN’S POSITION. Your correspondent doos not believe that the de- moeracy of the central portion ot the State are in any way inclined to allow Mr. Tilden to coerce them into the acceptance of any nomination he may wish to have made. On the contrary, ubere is great danger of a@ serious revolt in case such a course should be at- tempted by the Governor or his iriends. The Gov- ernor personally disclaims soy such design, but he has those around him who will apply the iron heel to every map and evorything that stands in thoir way to unlimited and absolute coutrol the party action. Samuel H. Hand, of Albany, is spoken of bere as t “Governor’s candidate,” and it romams to be scen whether that opivion or fact, as it may be, will add strength to his name when ft comes before the Con- venuon, CANDIDATES NAMED, Although the names of gentiemen occupying judi- cial positions have been named for the nomination— notably Chief Justice Charch and Judges Allen and Westbrook—it is not likely the democracy will con- sent to their being taken trom a position they now occupy, where they can be of service to the party, to undertake the unéortaintics af a State canvasa Mr. Presiaent of the New York Chamber of Com- also favorably mentioned as a candidate who will oifsot Governor Morgan’s influence among the commercial men of the State, Ho 80 considered Acceptable to the Tilden infldence. Joba F. Starbuck, Scott Lord, General James McQuade and Senator Bradley, of Chemung. have been severally mentioned im connection with the vomination, Starbuck and Scott Lord aro conféssedly aspiring to it McQuade would make a lively canvass and Senator Bradley a dignified one. But whoever the candida may be, he will certainly be a Dew man, ne before named in the Convention ‘Will be cailed upon again, It bas been suggested that Dorsheimer might be hoisted to the first place on the ticket and some other political philosopher nominated as Lieutenant Governor, But that plan won't work, oven if it should be attempted. The State is altogether too uncertain, in your correspondent’s matared judg. ment, to permit any Jurther jugglery in the Democratic State Convention, A little more caudor and confidence between the democratic leaders and the demveratic masses would do no harm to the democratic cause, THE RRPUBLICAN STANDPUINTS, jie, while the democrac; ‘ein this dilemm: ion, the republicans are serene, If not pos- itively jubilant. Congressman Martin I. Townsend showed his broad and benignant countenance to your correspondent at the United States Hotel last’ evening. He ts entirely contident of republican success in the State and nation, and the saine may be sald of every ovher prominent republican the HxxaLp representative has met with ia Lis late extensive rural rounds. But, after all, the great desire or domand for a radical change in the national administration may overcome the pi rejudices of the interior repablicans and lead them to acquicsce la the prospect of @ coming four years’ democratic rule as the national capital. THR WOTRLS CLOSING. Most of tho hotels here will shut their doors on Fris day next. The United states will not close until Octo- bor 1, while the cosey and comfortable Atmerican Hotel adopt the uUe of a popular work and keep open ‘All the Year Round. Colonel Johnson, the veteran #uperintendent of the Congress Springs (and who says he is bound to vote dor William G. Fargo as the demo- cratic candidate for Governor, carly, inte and often) asserts that the season had been an average successful ono. Sarutoga certainly deserves success, for as at present ornamented, with the jovely Congress Park aud its superb and classical promenades, It is the most enchanting watering place on the continent of America, merce, NELSON'S CANDIDACY, In mentioning the names of candidates who will probably be presented to the Convention for the nom- imation of Governor that of Homer A. Nelson, of Poughkeopsic, should not be omitted. will prob- ably be urged by the Dutchess county d ton and Teceive other support, Mr, Nelson has heid several State offices and served two terms as member of Con- gress with distinguished success. Senator John Mor- riasey to day mentioned the tact that Nelson’s namo would be presented, although he did not say tt would Fecei¥o bis support or that of otver members of the ant-Tammany dglegation. MAYOR WICKMAM ON MaxD, Governor Tilden hag just showed his hand through Mayor Wickham, dwriting may be considered jull name ts Samuel H, Hand, lawy: firm of Hand, Fairchild & Schwart ‘ost 1s coy, but willing, nding Bis letter of declension. Wi t a stock in Oneida pa from the Fourth district says ‘Oneida is solid, but not for Lord." Tho Uticn Deutsche Zeitung advocates Mc- Quade. The Utica Herald says:—-Gonoral McQuad Pita notre tallies Sriits Asem s- ee id GR ER RS RS ER ER SEES SE ARROYO SAR aE Oa re Po EEE SSRI RE ne AE SER MR Sa A 2 Ae HESS Se NR al A SR IN Sn 2 SR ESR OR Se nn ene nner re rence ere EE EEE ae <cileeinipscsinnsmdlition Aeisinaatuaieiccduaciammaed has a fair share of popularity; ts an adrolt politicians has the art to construct combinations and is probably no worse than the other candidates who are talked of for the positien. He 1s much stronger as a candidate than anybody else mentioned in Central New York, except, perhaps, D. C, West Very fow delegates have as yet arrived. *AN UNINTERESTING CONVENTION EXPECTED. A smal! Convention is The ex; cond Convention 1s no inconsiderable item jong country de There wil! be no enthu siasm whoever may be nominated. He will go betore the voters of the State without prestige or éclat all the vrtality of the canvass om the democratic side wil have to bo pumped up efter full tickets are in the field. WHAT WICKUAM'S VISIT MEANS. Thero was something of a furry in the limited polltic cal circle now here by the sudden appearance of Mayor Wickham at the United States Hotel, How did ho get here? Where did he come from? What's up? were the general inguiries, as there are no railroad trains arriving at Saratoga on Sunday. After the exercise of some diligence and ingenuity your correspondent cornered the Mayor, in company with ex-Governor Hoffinan, and proceeded to apply the inquisitorial test of an interview. It amounted to thi is Honor had been passing some ith hig family at Manchester, Vt, some forty miles distant, and bad ridden in a buggy across Washington county, in order to take the early Saratoga train for New Yor! where he will arrive at half-past two P, M. to-day, Ho tay return on Weduesday and be present at the Con- vention, which he thinks will have a very brief ses- sion, nominating a candidate en upon beforehand and Immediately adjourning. In regard to the demo» cratic prospects in the State, the Mayor considered them very tatrand expressed the opinion that the democracy would be successful There was no signitl- cance in the meeting of Mayor Wickham and ex-Gov- ernor Hoffman. It was unpremeditated and accidental, THK DEATH OV GOVERNOR TI-DEN’S BROTHRR at New Lebanon and his attendance at the funeral have deprived tho democratic leaders of the benefs of the counsels of ‘their chief fora few days past; hence the confusion and uncertainty in regard to the candis date and other matters in connection tor the timo with the canvass. Thia obstacle will, however, be overs come to-day. The Governor will be found again at his post and the campaign be proceoded with with all the powor a thorougb organization can throw into i, g LIRUTENANT GOVERNOR DORSHEIMER PLACES HIMSELY If THE HANDS OF THE CONVEN< ‘TION. Urica, N. ¥., Sept. 11, 1876. Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer was in town yes terday, on his return from Ogdensburg, where he ad: dressed a very large meeting on tho pending issuca, He avowed his parpose of placing himsolt at the mercy of the coming Convention, and leave to their option whether he shall or shall not remain on the ticket aq the candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Whatever seems to bo the will of the Convention. in this matter, and what shall soem to de most conducive to the interests of the dom- ocratic party, will be concurred ip by bim, no matter what personal sacrifice he may be called upon to make, As tho former Convention acted under a misapprohen- sion when it nominated Governor Seymour, he would eave his own nomination with the coming Convention, to revoke or to ratify as they might deem best, SPRIGGS’ EXPLANATION OF HIS “GO ON AND FINISH YOUB TICKET" TELEGRAM—LETTEB TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DEMOORATIO STATE COMMITTEE. Unica, N. ¥., Sept 11, 1870 Mr. J. Thomas Spriggs, the author of the famous tel- egram, “Go on and finish your ticket,” which was the cause of the democratic blunder at Saratoga and all the Foguitant woes, bas addressed the following commun!- cation, in explanation of his action, tothe Chairman of the Democratic State Committee :— LETTER OF MR. SPRIGGS. To Hon. H. Gray, Chairman of the Democratte Stato Committe Dear Sta—It is proper at this time that I should ex- plain to the democracy my connection with tho pro- cvedings of the Conventior of August 30. This I can do only through the press, as | was not a mem- ver of the Convention and have no right to appoar on its floor for personal oxplanation ‘on the 13th inst. I have no desire to on myself, but wish to take my fuil share of responsibility for the cours pursued, to make known all my act and to abide the judgment of the democratic party and tho public. After the Convention had adjourned Wedacs- day eveniug, and about eleven o'clock, some gebtiomen came to me and said the committee of ten appointed by the Convention to wait upon Governor Seymour had concluded not to go to Utica themselves, but send Hon, Sydqey T. Fairchild and myself to Induce the Governor, if possible, to aceept the nomination. 1 expressed my willingness to go if the committeo so desired. A pors tion of the eommittce were hastily assembled in the State Committee roum at the United States Hotel, Mr, Faulkner was mode chairman, and a motion made and carried that Mr. Fairchild and myself should be requested to go and seo Governor ®ymour, inform him of tho action of the Convention, and if jossible induce him to signify bis acceptance. Mr. vairebild and myself left Saratoga by the quarter of twelve train and arrived in Ctica at five o'clock A. M, ‘We then learned from the columns of the Utica Morn. ing Herald that Governor Seymour had been apprised of the action of the Convention and had telegraphed his declination to you, a copy of which appeared in full over the Governor's name. ‘Mr. Fairchild and myself called upon Governor Sey. mour at his residence in Deertield betweon the hour of eight and nine o’clock A. M. of the 3lst, and hada conference with him for more than an hour, We in- formed him that we had been requested by the com- mittee of ten appomted by the Convention to come and urge him to accept nomination. 1 felt deeply interested in the event, described the enthusiasm with which he had bee: Dominated and assured him of the settled conviction o! all that his acqutescence would insure success and that the friends of all the candidates heartuy desired him to accept. ‘I'he Governor repiied he regretted the action of the Convention, but sald he was gratitied with the manner in which }t had honored him, an had already sent bis declination to you, the President ofthe Convention, I again assured him it was my opinion that it would be impossible for the Convention to unite upoo any other namo, that the di insist and had insisted upon his nominatio! er bi ald consent or not. Mr. Fairchild an myself exhausted our powers of persuasion to induce him to say he could do nothmg further until he had given to the matter the full consideration which was called for by the importance of his action, Our con- ference ended. We roturned to Utica confident that the Governor would feel constrained to respond to tho call, and fully satisfied that the Conventioa could not harmonize upon any othor candidate. Our views coin- cided upon the course to be pursued. On our arrival Mr. Fairchild and myself stepped into the telegraph oilice at Utica and wrote the following messages :— MR. SPRIGOS’ TRLEGRAMS. ie Lestzr B. Faviunxa, Unised States Hotel, Sara 04 Goon and Onish your ticket. J; THOMAS SPRIGGS. To Hon. Franeis Kunxan, United States Hotel, Saratoga :— Have seen the Governor. He does not change, but my Judgment is concurred in by Fairehild that you had better finish the work already begea, J. TUUMAS SPRIGGR To Mr. Fauikner I telegraphed my opinion, to Senator Kernan my information and judgment, It is fair to Senator Kernan to say that he says be did not receive the above despatch until about three o'clock P. M., after the Convention had adjourned. For this mistor- ne Tam hardly responsible. Mr. Faulkner seems to ve informed some reporter t 0 telogram re- ceived by Lim from me was in accordance with a form agreed upon m case Governor, Seymour accepted. If this is so I bad no knowledge or intention whatever of the faci, I know that no member of the committee of ten can say that I was informed of any sach arrange. ment, or that any agroement of the kind was made of auggented. ‘Governor Seymour had accepted I should have tele graphed words of no uncertain sound—words whioh she chairman of the committee of ten would have been proud to bave read to the Convention, If such report from Mr, Faulkner bad not appeared, or if both of theso tol- egrams had been published, f should have made no reply to the attacks of the press or of partisan enomies, None would have beou necessary. Certain malignant assaults upon my Character and honor, as woil as upon my political action, now render this explanation due to myseif and my friends. 1 acted in perfect good faith. No man or body of men could have been de cotved or deluded, or could infer from these m sages that any change had occurred Gov. ernor Seymour's views, The only inference whieh could possibly bo drawn from them wag that [ had great confidence that the Governor would yet be induced to accept. I aid entertain sach hope, ‘The physicians had uot yot interposed their certiticate, 1 bad Known Governor Seymour for more than a quar- ter of acentury. I believed he loved the democratic party as he was beloved by it; that his love for hig country, his principles and the success of his party would at this time of national depression and misrule overcome ail personal considerations, and that he would finally consemt to make the sacrifice and perform to the best of his ability the duties of the office of Governor, Tam, with respect, your obedient servant, THOMAS SPRIGGS, SCURVY ON BOARD SHIP, e Fivo of the crew of the British ship Bato’s Family, lying at Harbeck’s Stores, Brooklyn, wore sick with the scurvy on her arrival, and investigation showed that the ship arrived from Calcutta after a veyago of 131 days. Too crew were all in excolient health at the timo they lett Calcutta, Tho Captain says they bad @ fine supply of fresh provisions cannod, and it was not ull the hip was near New York the men wore at- tacked by t urvy. Two of the men ware removed Sollege Hospital, SUDDEN DEATH. Coroner Simms was notified yesterday to bold an In- Quest on the body of Augusta Grove, who was found Qead at the residence of Herman Kunsmnan, her brother-in-law, No. 4224 Gatos avenue, Brookiyn, on Sunday uight. It appears that Miss Greve t Visiting her brother-in-law for the past five weet, On Saturday morning he went to New. York, leaving de. ceased and » servant girl in possession of the house. He returved on Sunday night, an berng unable to ob- tain admission aiter knocking at the door, raised window and climbed into the house, There he discov- ered tho dead body of Miss Greve seated ina chair, The servant girl, who was missing, returned at a later hour, and stated that wnen sho left the bouse at an early hour in the aftoraoon Miss Greve was in apparent [se “ ‘ee handy = no marks of violence on the ' 5 been ordered to make a post mortem examination, 3 %

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