The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-30
CITY Intelligence.
CITY POLITICS.

But few persons place proper estimate upon the N
portancs Of the primary ward elections 1t is general
ly thought not expressed that these elections con-
only those persons who either politicians BY
trade who pay mere attention to politics than to
their legitimate business. But to who watches
the movements Of political psrties It becomes An sp-
parent fact, needing argument to prove 1t, that
these primary meetings Of the greatest Importance
1t ID here that the first inclination s given mat
tors which end In the election Of the fret offices OF
CITY, State and nation IL has often been esid that
the elections In this city give direction to the political
helm which guides the movements Of parties in tbs
Stste that they indioes TO- not the Of the
direction which party peos about to take in the
State; and the influence Of the Empire State upon the
politics Of the whole country Is well known, hes not
unfrequenty exertsd influence which has given d.
reotion to national politics. and thus made and lost
for and the other party, president and the 60
vernment Of the nation for four years 1t is there
FORE Of great Importance that the twg should be pro-
psrly bent. when large tree may take Its nelins-
ton from It, It Is worth while to watch the curious
movements Of the political nurserymen, they give
pull here and put brace there in order to bring about
| the desired result.
| The Wing MuVoralty Convention met last night ct
the Broadway House, and received tho report Of the
committee appointed to wait upon Mr.. Brady, and In
form him Of his nomination. The committee reported
that they had performed the duty which they were
charged WITH the following letter. which
| Mr.. B. had sent them in reply
| New York, March 28, 1840.
| GENTLEMEN have received your communication
informing that have again had the honor Of being
office Of Chief magistrate Of this city For this r.
newed evidence of continued confidence, tender my
You we'll know how highly prize the favorable judg-
mept of those who have witnessed my services In tho
affairs of the city for tho nve years in which have
The duties and responsibilities Of the various Offices
| l have been called upon to all, have been greatly
received and this additional testimonial that my Of.
forts to the public kindly regarded imposes
II would have Afforded me pleasure, II could again
yield to the wishes Of my but knowing
that there are many among us quit: q we'll not BET.
excused from longer service. most respectfully decline
the nomna alton, and request you. gentlemen to make
| the high honor they have conferred upon me.
beg you to accept thanks for tho kinds terms in
ntion and my earnest desire for your future vefze
| and happiness.
remain with oordislisy your ss'lGv;oit1ss1'
To James T. M. Bleskley John L. Mason, jane: Ke!-
ley. Samuel Msbbitt Alexander w. Bradford,
After this letter had been read tho committee went
into ballot for another candidate the result Of which
was that Caleb S. Woodruff was nominated, he having
majority of thirty two votes the other
The convention then balloted for Justices Of the
Superior Court, when the following gentlemen were
pominated:-John Duer, VIM. w. Campbell, John L.
Mason On balotipg for Justices Of the Marine Court
| the following nominations were made: edward 4.
| Cowles James Lynch.
The democratic nomina tng committee met last eve.
ming at TsmmaDy Hall for the purpose Of nominating
three Judges for the Superior Court and two for the
Marine Court to be elected st the ensuing election
At O'Clock the meeting called to ORDER and Hem
ryW. Yves ern, Esa appointed chairman VIM. A.
Walters and Allen W. Sniffen, Secretaries.
hat mt amAn WArA OaAd n
before the committee for selection Of three, to be
nominated for JUDGES Of the Superior Court:-Charles
James Roosevelt Samuel Beardsley, James Brady,
Themas s Henry, Theodore Sedswick, Reuben H.
the Marine Court:-W D. French, Florence McCsrty,
Wm. Shaler, Richard yoorhies and Thomas J. Smith.
The meeting then adjourned until Tuesday evening
The whjg msyorslty convention meets ct tho Broad.
way House to night, to hear the report Of tho commit
tee appointed to wait upon Mr. Brady and tender to
Tho cid hunkers also meet In convention at their
headquazters Tammsny Hail. for the purpose Of nomi.
mating for justices Of the Superior and Ma
The old hur kers Of the Seventh ward will have to
make another nomination for Alderman, - jacob A.
westervet, whom they put up, has declined John A.
Bogert now candidate FOX aldermanic honors from
the Seventh.
John Sneckner has been nominated for Alderman,
and VIM. s. Wood for Assistant Alderman, by the
wings CT the 18th ward.
John + Fisher and Frederick A. Babcock have been
| ant Alderman Of the 18th ward They both promise
| to 60 for clean streets
The WEATHER AND THE SrREErs.-The morning
of yesterday all prorniee; noon threatening,
and tho realized the promises Of midday and
diisereeable evening followed The very clouds
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is more than ausesn task, and We must soon -
possible, get Common Council which will undertake
the hereuean task Of scrsrpg and securing tho city
thors ugbfares We expect but small redress nov
that politics have begun to absorb the attention Of the
plea,e tho pigs, may reasonably expect to in
action new born zeal which will last for month or
can tho discomfort and extra carriage
hie, which tho existing state Of things impose upon
us.
ACCIDENTAL DRowNrra.-The Coroner held an in
quett yesterday, at house situated In 1924 street,
betwse en- 7th and 9Th Avenues ON the body Of David
Fotz. 80 years Of age, native Of Germany, who WAS
found drowned In the pond near Harlem II seems the
deceased was gardener by trade and on Monday last
be started to GO to Harlem for some plants and
drowned The deceased has left wife and six children
to mourn his loss Verdict, death by drowning
Sporting Intelligence.
The OPENING OF THE SEAsoN.-Ths clouds Of long
and dsseeabe winter being sbsut to disperse hopes
are entertained that the coming sporting season will
be ushsred in with It's usual pleasant Accomplishments
Of agreeable drives-an invigorsting stmosphers-the
beautiful prospect of green fields Of waving grain
and pastures bedecked with gay and beautiful flowers
The leabuds Of the trees beginning to SWELL and
the naked branches will be clad In the robes OF
especially devoted to love and music by tho
fsahered creation whose happy and cheerful strains
oasse many pleasing emotions in tho heart Of tn
listener. And while nature Is changing her attire, the
sporting not idle in their endesvors to keep
pace with the season In the various improvements
which they making for the sporting months which
are now opening upon rs. New vehicles and harness
Of the most costly crptions have been
made and srssmaking- old ones are being FURNISHED
up-horses have gone into trsining-the Union and
Csntrsvie race courses have been improved and got
n resdiness-purfes are advertised. which will NO
doubt be filed everything Is in that forward state
Of activity, 90 indicative of brilliant season.
The sporting season on Long Island viii DO opened
9th cr.e& sri,yx and among tho varetv Of Induce