The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-04
The City acknowledgements OF tho
Partics-The Candidates.

The hustle and preparation consequent upon an
election in the city of New York, are visible at
every corner. The mighty upheaying of all the dis
cordant elements Of which the several political
parties are composed is distinctly seen; the various
nominees Tor the mayoralty have been put forward;
the usual atteIing letters, accepting the honor, have
been published-the drum and fife are hear in the
streets at night; and the blue lights of the process
sions sending their CHASTITY glare over the city.
The citizens OF New York have, thus far, three
nominees for the mayoraly presented to them.
Another may spring up before the 18th instant
The democratic party were for long time d.
vlded on the nomination, on account Of the present
mayor, MIR. Havemeyer, declining denomination;
but 1t has at last settled down upon Mr.. Andrew Fl.
Mickle, arespectable tobacco merchant down town,
as the candidate of the party
The wings proper have nominated Justice Taylor
who was first selected by the fag end of the old a.
tive party, who, seeing the utter impossibili,y of
again reaching power in this city, assumed the
name OF City Reformers and formed coalition
with the wings, with the hope of securing portion
at least, Of the loaves and fishes
The natives have nominated VIM. B. Cozzens as
their candidate for the same office
La regard TO the nominees, individually, we have
but one word to say. They have all been known
for years IN this city, and known to be gentlemen
ofworth and experience land are probably qualified to
make good and efficient chief magistrates of our citv
The successful candidate will have abundance o;
work before him. The public have demanded tina !.
the augean stable Of political corruption and obca
merry, which has for so long time denled the At
mosPhere OF the city with its pestferous odors
must De cleaned; and the successful candi d.,.
VIII devolve the Hercuean task commence
ment has been made by Mr. Havemever. IN
tnis great work, but the ground must be SVEN,
clean, and chloride Of lime scattered in profusion
by his successor, whoever he may be- II is well r.
mention these facts before the election. nc
mat the new Mayor will be aware OF the
responsibilities he assumes. The demand of the
tax-paying citizens for municipal reform must be
listened TO and carried out, by whatever party gets
IN power; and success to the one who j. most ear.
nest to carry il out.
Inns is the first time in the history of New York
mat the Aims House Commissioner will be elected
oy the people This is an Office which il almos, ..
important as that Of the mayoralty. To fulfil the
au''es OIL TINS office properly requires a man of no
mean capacity. He should, In the first place. be
lAe .ssar wite-abovc suspicion in every resnec,
ne shouid De man Of good moral standing I. a man
whose integrity lsbeyond question man &c so,nd
ana discriminating judgment, who know, y,b., !.
right, and will do what is right, in defiance os
thing else. " e'eiy
Inc wings have nominated for this Office mx
William V. Brady, and the natives Mr.. Abrsb.n,
B Rich.
There appears to be great deal of ,rouble and
aissension among the democrats, in regard to their
nomination. and we should think little too much
zeal IN hose who have been nominated, to be elect
60 whenever politician displays desire-a
Jealous DESIRE to be elected to an office Of trust and
Pion'' we are inclined to question the purity of his
ulo'i'e' ana conclude that he has the interest of
one more a. heart THAI he has the interest of his
constituents The Democratic Convention met at
January Hall on Thursday evening last, and after
'ne harmonious democracy had cracked the heads.
az =" uecan'ers o. some Of their democratic
'''Afsn' ana ai'er baAOting SIX times. they dis