The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-09

ing having given six cheers for Henry Clay and three
gr %n,. Tor John iyler' adjourned zine de-
may prove the last SPY,
Harrisburg, Pa.
| Correspondence of the Herald
HARRISBURG, Pa, Slst March, l84S.
Curious Mou ewents in Pemmsyivania- CONTEXT tos
State Printer in Harr,sbmg-Scenes OF ALBANY
ouer dgain-Henry Clays Prospects rising.
DEAR BENNETT
| This city, and the Legislature which ia now in
session, has been in the greatest excitemeu, in con-
sequence OF the law having passed, electing State
Printer for three years, to do all the printing of the
Government. l will subjoin history of the case
! as it came to my knowledge
Since my arrival, the excitement has grown out
of the circumstance that the three leading Demo-
| cratic papers, to wit, the Reporter, Keystone, and
Gazette, had combined their interests united their
| strength, and supposed their election sure, with
out opposition. But the editor of the Reporter.
John Fl. Dimock, not having been included in the
| arrangement, came out an independent candi-
date" and before any one aware of his move
| mens, managed his card WITH such adrotness and
success. that he drew one-half of the Democratic
members into his support. From these he extorted
pledges TO refuse to go into caucus and vote for
him in convention. He had managed to sc cure the
entire Clay Wing vote, and up to one day previous
to the time fixed tor the election, his move ments
were not discovered blythe combined establishments
1t at last discovered that he had TAX en- the field
and no sooner was 1t known than the most deter
mined effort was made to crush him. He was
thrust out oil his situation editor OF the Reporter,
and every species of falsehood was put in circua-
ton against him. The Buchanan men swore he
was pledged to Tyler-the Johnson men awore he
was pledged to Buchanan-the Anti-Porter men
swore he was leagued with the Governor. and thus
single. handed without press with VIII oh to sustain
himself and friends, he boldly and fearessly met the
fierce and vndictive assaults Of hose whowere
bined against him. He contrlved TO foment jealou
sizes and divisions among his enemies-drew his
friends more closely around him, and although Sc
vera of his friends deserted nim having been bribed
length, the Speaker Of The House deserted to the
enemy, having been promised the next Governor
ship, is said, and with him, went several more.
At last, caucus held, ard Bratton, one OF the
combination, was nominated, there being but AZ
out Of 80 members in caucus Seeing his case grow
ing desperate, Dimock managed to enlist the Cover
| another obstacle. Several democrats. and many
wings, refused to join the Governors friends fear
| ing all right. But he succeeded in uniting
all the dlscoIdant materials OF which his party
| was composed, and when The Legislature assem-
bled in Convention, on Monday last, the vote
| stood, on second ballot
For John H. Dimock 90 votes.
!sa,,I b; Bra'ton q
Another ballot would have secured the election
| OF Dmock, beyond doubt, but the friends of
| Bratton, foreseeing the result succeeded. after
| about six hours had been consumed in angry and
tumultuous debate, In postFoning the election un-
| til today.
Meanwhile the most prodgous efforts were made
to defeat DmOck Every press in the city combined
against him. save the Intelligpncer the CLAW paper
Fem, of the Telegraph, Scott paper, sent to Ian
caster for Thaddeus Stevens the "great unclaimed"
to come up TO the aid Of Braon. Bribery and cor
ruption salked abroad through the city and the le
glsative halls thousands OF dollars bid for
few ti-masonic votes by Bratton; Stevens moved
through the halls from morn to night and then eau
cussed IN his room Members sold their votes TO
ry, threats, coaxng bribery; in short, heaven and
earth seem to have been moved to secure the de-
feat Of Dimoek But he has played his game with
years old. as am informed, he has shown himsslfa
match, and more than match for Stevens and all
others who are combined against him. albeit Ste
vens succeeded getting from him or 10 anti-ma-
sonic votes which were cast for Braton, Dmock on
the other hand, drew away an equal number of the
democrats who had formerly voted for Bratton
And so the contest wage until day at IL o'clock,
when the Legislature again assembled in convention
and proceeded to ballot for State printer-the vote
stood
For Dimock. ..."...H
For braton. As
scattering. .......l8
On the next ballot Dimock would have received
nearly all the scattering votes, together with four or
hive democratic votes which were cast for Bratton.
Again Bratton's friends moved for an adjournment,
seeing at once that he would be defeated on the next
ballot Here again occurred long and exciting
debate The lobbies and galleries were crowded
excitement Of the parties Interested. An adjourn.
ment was at length effected and the CONVEX tion is
% assemble again on the second Monday in April.
What will be the result no one can determine, 1t
Is said that an attempt will be made to pass law
Immediately to allo the whole printing to the lowest
bidder, and thus get rid Of the question. Bratton
cannot be elected and it is only by breaking up the
Convention that his friends prevent Dimock's elec-
ton. If they take another ballot, Dlmock will be
the State Printer.
To see a young mar, without pecuniary resources,
with printing establishment at his control, thus
hwart and defeat owerful co bination Of presses,
money and influence, backed up by Thaddeus Ste
vens, who s universally conceded to be the great
est tactcian in the country, causes all to cape with
wonder and establishment. But his energies never
flag, his mind never sleeps, and he pursues his OBJ
lect with uAtiring zeal and perseverance Although
he is red mouthed lOcofoco, the wings have rallied
around him with singular unanimity and firmness Of
purpose. They are as true steel, and will stand
BY their young friend, come what may.
There were five or SIX antrma.ons, also. who
voted for Dimock, although every inducement was
held out for them to abandon him.
The friends Of Mr. Dimock embraced nearly all
the talented and independent members OF the egls-
lature Of all parties After they had espousra n,s
the breach. The contest between the candidates. y
a beautiful! comment on politics, pohT Tl ana
morals in the capital of PennsylvsnIa me caucus
Thaddens stevens and several wing and anti ma
sonic members OF the legslature!
What appears wholly inc picable to the good peo-
nile here, is the fact that although Dmock. as edior
Of the Reporter, has kept up continual warfare up
on Porter's administration, all the Governors
friends including, believe, members OF the legisla-
ture and his cabinet exerting themselves to Sc
cure his election. To whatever cause this may be
attributed, the result has shown that he lost more
than he gained by the alliance, if one there
Although the appointment Of James Madison Por-
ter was expected to make John Tyler host OF
friends in Pennsylvania, cannot learn since have
been at the seat Of government, that he has single
open and avowed friend here. Gov. Porter is 100
unpopular to retain his own friends, much ie" !"
make friends for Tyler :.