The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-15

st. LouIs, tMo.,) July 5, 1850.
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Politics IN Missouri.
As there appears to be some interest Eel, in the
political affairs Of Missouri propose giving you
few facts, upon which | think you may safely rely
In the first place, feel satisfied that Of the demo-
Gratis that will be elected TO the Legislature in Au
gust, the majority will be opposed to Benton how
ever, the Colonel has his friends, who will vote for
him under any and all circumstances though they
will not be in number sufficient to elect him, they
WILL however, be able TO defeat any anti Benton
democrat. The result Of the division will be the
election Of wing to Ill the place of Benton. This
you may set dow certain.
There will be some dispute among the wings
To wfo they will elect the successor to Benton.
Some are determined TO ypn Col Dou,yhan, others
Mr. Gryer, -. Louis. Mr. Bette has been spo-
ken OF, but he II too much iinciurcd with free
soilis m tn hope for j sure, II the
wings were To consalt The interest ~ the State,
Mr. Geyer would be IN. S-uator; he ~ a una of
line requirements, and emineLily qualified for the
position. Col Donp hsn is mau OF tine mind.
but has never lsbord. ss Mr. GeyoA has, to de
tingush himself IN his profession, or the acqus,-
ton Of political information his services during
the wHr with Mexico, however, will give him
much strength IN the northern part OF tn state.
should the contest h. narrowed dowa between
Geyer and DoniphAn, u - impossible "A this time,
TO cay what would have been ia. result-they
both strong anti Wilnrt pruvis DIETS.
The contest for mephers ~ Congress, ~ the srve-
raj districts, H. excItiug much interest Green, the
present. memher, VIII undoubtedly he elected. The
Benton mrn have been very active ~ their o.yo-i-
ton To- him bit the pei pie Gresb, and an
.tiolts TO defeat hin, will prove abor1ge he BIS
teen very efficient and faithful representatives,
besides, be has more talents than any merS'S
fr,m the State
In the district now represented by Bowlir. (in-
cludrg St Lopi-.) there are three candid sAss in
the field Mi. Dafby, the whig nominee, Is a
lawyer Of long siandingia - Lotis. well Known
throughout thr dstrict. lie - highly csts-tnsd ss
n gentlsmap, and N,r, popuiar. IT. ~ eia.haiic,-
N wotL inp. uaB. and will no doubt make aa USE.
iul member VI ei,cnd. + A. koz,cr. sonnet, m-s
a. u a General Rczier H. the nominee 81 the f~s
soil lection. lie hes been yut f1a@ 'atd BY ID
nicpds ~ Benton for tie purpo-e 90 defeating . nv
ccmocfsi who mis- ut run. opposes. Ia the virv ol
3 few ytSTs since MIR EoWlin 81 ~ = ga, I,I, 10.
"on he own hook" The Rsnsl men tA,r,y tn
iudee rihoaId, aud h. y nov lcn ~ shin tot
himself IL d 'h' ,ndep' udest candJ'iaie, ani will
r., cute t,sp'ciahie vote, boa Bot guilicieni IA
elect Tim. The Prnion, cs zee sol men. Iete.t
him Tor hi ~Hrt ~ iides 90 The er,.at exg1pVar
W Felps' disttct thep & gtpa Sonhi = 10 The
resuli. Shields and Cl,usn. both democrats. are
strong men " iha' o.sipc'--ciihr Of whom will
no dculi lead Felfs in sse CAM ies. Shields u a
mau ~ rieb' cntrsy. Inc isoris. ana most esii-
I mdtlc seuilenan. > IIil M wen. Maj. Gilmr
/ J. W.l known 81. euc Ci tol Dopiphau's mos
efficient ,thrcss lc ha2 talents, AMI is highls
I rest@,tailr. He W u q. "a 4 oogvnie F4ln4 ,y,i
get 60 sosraul, Nete, On the around thai be- d
/ the edsocsia e Beacon. Fei,- has bnt Hul,
strength he y wssk ninuef man, nd MS who,,
reliance y tts, men the fici ihat be j. the esq
cisl advocate a Benton. Mr. Woodscn, the viii.
candidafe " q sasn ,f moderate antilles. lie "
very wspectstle lawyer. and from present indie,
tom. think w VIII be elected
/ ~ Halle District there ale three candid. fes
lnownson. tl,r whig nominee, Gardenhr~, Bcnfo
ahoiitiorisi, and Hall. drmocrat. Ia this distric
there VIII rot lea very warm contest. Hall. up