The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-06

[Correspond. nee Of the Hernld.l


NEWARK, Oct Alb, 1913
Il ChapfG on Clques Slate Of Parties in Ne,cark-
The Congressional Candidates.
DEAR BENNErT.-
Oar hitherto peaceful city has been for the last
week scene o. turmoil and confusion The me-
chanIc has eit his shop, the lawyer his Office the
farmer his POUCH, 10 enter the arena OF political con-
test.
The regular wblg nomination of the fifth con-
gressiona district of this State resulted in the choice
OF MIR. w. b. Kinney. THIS nomination was ex-
ceedinsly odious to the enemies of the "Pennng-
ton clique" for there are at present two regularly
organized cques in this district, whose head quar-
tiers are in this city, to wt-the Pennington clique,
and the "Pet" Halsted clique. Accordingly, "Pet"
who holds the strings and is the spokesman of
his clique, determined to break down the
nomination, and at private caucus of Locofocos
and talnt-hearted Wings, bargain was struck no
between the two parties; the Locos agreeing, for
:" consideration. not to run candidate of their
own, but to join with the last mentioned clique and
run MIR. William Wright, very worthy mechanic
of this place, on an independent ticket. The arti
Giles OF this confederation were signed by the lead
ers OF the party and the clique This dropping of the
Locotoco candidate may appear strange to those
uninitlated IN the man9uvres OF aparly; but the Lo
cos know what they are about, and are playing
deep game ; for while they intend to keep good
date, they at the same time see the seeds OF dssen-
sion sprlnging up in the Wing party, which will
eventually cause its overthrow In this district and
give them a majority, which they have never be-
fore been able to obtain. And while the friends of
the rival candidates are amusing themselves by try
ing to excel each other In telling the biggest lies,the
cunning Democrat laughs in his sleeve ct
prospect IF desperate and doubtful con-
test, and the sad havoc which the tongue
OF SANDER is making with the characters and private
affairs OF the rival candidates. has caused them both
to regret the position which they now occupy; and
they would doubtless both be glad to resign If they
could do. SO with honor. And while they are she'd
ding gold at every pore, they have the fearful fore
their money for nought. But there is no retreat
and both parties are marshang their forces.
-, The contest does not properly lay between Mr..
Kinney and Mr.. Wright, but between the Pennlng-
ton and Halsted cliques; each of these parties are
endeavonng to monopOZe all the fat offices of the
State, and TO distribute them among their own
favorites. Never since the deadly feuds OF York
and Lancaster has such hatred stirred the breasts OF
noble families.
The Penningtons have for long time ruled the
state, and seem to think that all the Offices belong
dlers In political warfare and understand well the
tactics OF the camp and the field. Their favorite
candidate for Congress was Mr. Gregory, but seeing
twas Impossible for him to obtain the nomination,
they took up Mr.. Kinney, at the eleventh and half
hour, and notwithstanding their opponents had
everything cut and dried, and were confident of
victory, outgeneralled them, and secured the nom
nation of their candidate by large majority of the
delegates assembled. This took the Pets'' ali
aback, and so sorely grieved them that they deter
mined to run on independent ticket. And by
union OF wings, locos, Tylerites, and democrats to
try and eject Mr. Wright The leader of this Spar
tan band is well meaning young lawyer, who will
doubtless become political Buonaparte, when
in, process of time few inches shall be
added to his stature, and when by watch
ing the movements of the opposing clique, he
shall have perfected himself in those delicate petit.
cal maneuvres in which he is now so green" and
which Bse and experience can alone give. He has
kindly offered to take his protege, Mr.. Wright, by
mires and cane brakes of politics, and TO place him
at las. on the floor of Congress. This he swears
like true knight, faithfully to perform.
Mr.. Wright is an honest, good hearted man, a
saddler by trade, who by application to his own bu
siness, and leaving other peoples aone, has become
Congress | can't exactly tell YOU But, as "Pet'
says, he can vote, and what more do you want -
His rival, Mr.. Kinney, has edited the Newark Da.
ly Advertiser tor some years, with credit to himself
and honor to his party But, alas in his youth he
sowed great many wild oats and the indscre-
was guilty OF, now brought up as evidence
against his character. But will not enlarge further
this delicate subject. Let the pail OF forgetful
ness forever cover " the wayward feelings of his
youth" The opposing clique, however, say that
they intend to publish an account of his life in a
shilling pamphlet If they do will send it to you;
but don't show it to any body.
Wrght's friends say that Kinney is a knave-
Kinney's friends say that Wright is fool. Whe-
Their either of these titles deserved, don't pre-
tend TO say; but certain it s, that matters to
the cques, If they can only succeed In elecng their
stool pigeon, whether he be knave or fool.
Yours, truly,
JOHN BARLEYCoRN