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oron,ipent in that case--now acknowledge
to have been 20 grsss an imposition on the
American people-are equally prominent m
present. II would be curious TO look over
9, of those who stuck by Mr.. Crawford to
the last, knowing that he was incompetent
TO perform the duties Of the etflce, ana see
how many Of the same are pc ming, now
a similar part. We may ourselves, should
we have leisure, present the list
Its thus that Mr. Van Buren, ans b's par
tisans, while they are nomnally pressing up
on the American people the reelection OF
Genera1 Jackson as President, arc, IN rsaii-
ty, conspiring TO dslrsud them into the cleo
t,sn Of Mr. Van Buren, as President, by pre-
sen,ing him, nominaly, as a candidate for
he Vice Presidency.
".Nr. Webb, Of the NJ Y Courier. VS.. Coz.
ll,roop. - 1Ae fsllswlng letter from MIR Webb,
oi the New York Courier, shows feeling Of
OPPOSITION to GOV. Throop and some OF his
party, which betokens serious consequences
The letter is taken from the Schenectady
Cabinet, to which paper 1t was sent 10y a gen-
tieulan Of Philadelphia, who says he came
honestly by it. We have not room to give
all the letter; the parts omitted, however, are
Of no Importance. .itdony advertiser.
| Dopu Of a letter from JANIS WATSON WEBB,
Editor Of The .Neto York Courier aud En-
quirer, 10 gentleman. IL. Harrisburg, Penn.
| daied
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1881.
DEAR SfR:-Yours oil the 3rd was duly re
| reiyed, and ! have to apologize for not an
| swering 1t .ooner; but the extent OF ground
covered by your queries, render ed it necessa-
~ that should ave you something more
| than mere Affirmative or Negative answer.
Ia Que wsrd then, the Pennsy lvanla In qui-
FER is correct ia ITS position, that there Is a
very decided opposition to the re election OF
| The present Governor of New York, but il is
| all ia the dark as to the nature and source oil
| that opposition, It's object and is strength
| When. III 1928, it was determined to run Mr.
| Van Buren, for Governor. II was deemed All,
yisable 10 take man from the west, for Lieu.
tenant Governor, and Eaos L Ihroop wac
| seectes-not because he had any posture sae
rms or claims, but because his neg attire virtues
| we're OF "a description that rendered him a
| safe candidate. Nothing coIld b urged a
salnst him, and he was of course elected on
| the strength OF the popularity OF Gen. Jack.
.on and Mr. Van Buren,.
When Mr. V l. was translated" to Wash
| inst ION, Nj Ibroop, of course, became the
| actD. Governor, and then has want Of poss-
, ttce qualifications became apparent Instead
~ advising with the PROMINENT men Of our
party, he surrendered the reisns OF govern
| nsnt TO the etltor Oh the Argus, Mr. Porter,
me Register m Chaneery, and Mr.. Oieott,
the Cashier OF the Fsrme rs and Mechanics
Bank. Judge Marcy, Mr. Wright, sur Comp.
troller. ana MIR Flagg, the Secretary OF State
linen who possess the Confidence OF The de-
mocratic party, and Wbs have never abused
that conadence--wlto wielsca the power Of
that great State for years, without enrichina
or beneiitiins themselves, and what is more,
who were Enswn to possess this power. and
Familiarity termed "the Regency" vet had
such bold upon the affections OF the people,
that they cheeriully subuIttcu to ii. These
men we're thrust aside by Throop Cro.welrs
star became the ascendant, and our State and
Its destiniss have been in the hands of a set
OF men whose only qualifications for office rs
ordinary. every day honesty, in their dealings
with mankind
For long time the idea prevailed that
Marcy, Wright, and f'lagg, continued to ex.
ercise proper Influence ia the councils of
the State; but about the time OF the last gu
bernatorial election The truth was whispered
about, and the consequence was, that, but
for the support OF the FEDERAL MASONS
IN the Iiver counties, an anti Masonic Cover
nor would have been elected The new Re
gency-the 'small lights" became alarmed.
and early In the last session of the Legisla
Iature, they intlmated that Ihroop would not
again be a candidate for Governor, but would
aid IN the nomination Of Mr. Livingston, our
worthy and able Lieut. Governor. This has
kept the party and those acquainted with the
position OF things at Albany. quiet, and hon
est politicians aud able men, have consented
to DC consideredresponsible for act. of which
they disapprove, and which are calculated to
bring the State ioto disrepnte.
This was the situation Of matters at the
close of the last session of our Legislature.
but the evident increase of strength in the
democratic ranks, and the hope OF being able
to snauggte fhroep IN upon The shoulders of
Gen. Jackson, has i0dUced them to chance
their views; and notwithstanding their decia
ratons last winter, they are now making ar
engagements for his denomination. This will
prsduce a schism IN our ranks for short
lime, but the people viii take the matter mic
her own hands. and you may rely upon it.
MS career as politician. Is at an end. In
'epfy TO your question, who will be his sue
,esser' must answer, don't know. We
ire 10 favor of MIR. Livingston, who is firm
na independent democrat, and possesses Ia
ents which qualify him for the station. But
hould his claims he act aside nb,nh a