"THE 'ARGUS,' ALBANY, _7 Decr., 1867_.
"DEAR TILDEN,--The convention is going on, after a fashion, with the
judiciary; New York is absent, except Daly, who has confessed judgment
for the judicial partnership in New York, upon which execution is
to issue and the corrupt concern to be closed. Opdyke is ready to
adjourn if there is Democratic strength enough to accomplish it. Let
the New York delegates be on hand on Tuesday and Wednesday, and we can
accomplish it; either adjourn till spring or to New York, for a winter
month. Do you notify the city members confidentially to be on hand. I
will write also.
"Schev, according to Warren's account, is not to blame for the
protested draft. He spent $1000, and it was arranged in State committee
that I was to go to the 8th dist. You need not come up to abolish him!
"Seymour is here, and is most anxious to commence the propaganda of
Democracy, in tracts and newspapers, under the auspices of the State
committee. You are unwell. Give up railroads and take to politics
exclusively. The alternative will be as good as rest.
"Yours ever,
"WILLIAM CASSIDY."