The New York herald., 1851-08-26

same district for two years the Legislature, and
Joseph Malay, from Moyamensng, who vas q
on nomination in 1850, by Mr.. Cassidy who
represent that district last session.
Mr. Oakford is a of considerable experience
in political life, having been an active man in the
party for four years in Southwark and has been in
| the board of local commissions. lie was warm
| and de sided friend of Judge Campbell; though his
enemies say that this is the only nsta nee on record
| in which his position has been clearly defined ana
understood. This may be a slander; but u IS usei
by them for the purpose of showing that his friend
ship for the Judge was not SO dsin'eresteu as ms
friends wish to make il out and that In his worship
of the gods still he had an eye on the hesh pots OF
Egypt. This, if fact, will make decided differ
in his support from that portion OF the demo-
cracy, for though they may be grateful, and dis
posed to reciprocate; still, they are not likely
to be hoodwinked and laughed at by the opposition.
Still, Mr.. Oakford stands fair with the party, both
in his own immediate district and in the bottom Of
che county, and will be no mean unworthy
tagonist with whom to shiver lance in the polit-
cal lists. He is understood to be friend of Mr..
Buchanan, though this fact is covered with the
same ysterious fog of doubt and uncertainty that
unfortunately rests all the likes and dslikes Of
MIR. Oakford. The democracy may, however, get
worse candidate than him; for, with all his faults,
he is man OF unblemished moral character, and
high social position His chief danger lies in
combination Of the strength of the other candidates
against him. This is the rock he must overleap.
Washington J. Jackson has been member of
the House Of Representatives for two sessions, and
has borne the character ofa respectable silent me
Der. He is quiet, easy, gentlemanly man, and
this is his chief recommendation, If We may credit
the tales told OF him by the friends of the rival
didate. They accuse him Of want OF decision on
points that involve the necessity of some sacrifice OF
self to the great principles that he processes 10 fol
low. Whether this is true or not, the frends OF
the newly elected Senator Of the United States.
Mr.. BrOadhead, satisfied with the course ne
pursued on this subject at Harrisburg last session:
and it will not be surprise to the initiated, if
hot zhNN rfa Eha..
comes before the Convention. This may not be
strictly fair, but then it IS the fate Of war, aud he
who enlss for the campaign must not grumble at
the rules. Mr.. Jackson may be nomin ltcd-he has
been busy before; but we think the chances
against him at the present time, though that is
criterion; as, Of al uncertain things, political
convention Is the most unstable. lie Is claimed
by the friends Of General Cass as one OF them; but
we have not the proof neither for nor for the
contrary. As TO his position in the county, he
claims to stand between the two rival parties;
but this is post Of danger, as he IS liable to be
struck by the missiles from both. majority Of
the deleg gates from his own local district are un-
dersteod to be in favor of his rival which will have
some edect in determining the voters from other
parts of the county But he must abide his clan, ,e,
and bow, with the best possible grace, to the
decision.
/ Joseph Malloy is dubbed by the boys as the
registers candidate, owing to his close and con-
slant connection with that Office. He was origi-
nally attached to the Campbell party, in tae
county, and was sent by them to tina Legislature; /;
but when he defeated at the next trial for the
nomination, he blamed the result to the faithless
ness o: his friends; and in the event of his dsap
pointment, he allied his fortunes to the irregular
portion Of the party, opposed the nomination OF
Judge Campbell, and is now said TO be the especial
candidate of that faction. He is also accused Of
having acted with III. NJ. Philips, B. F. Brewster,
| T. I. Dernger, and others, in aiding w. b.
Reed to dispossess Mr. Kneass from the office Of
District Attorney. His familiarity with the district
of MoyamensiDg, and the people, is said to have
been made of by the wings to effect The result ;
and the party who make these charges will put
them to the interest against him in this contest.
| He will, Undoubtedly, be badly beaten unless he
manages to pick up enough of the straggers in the
conveR ton to hold the balance Of power-a result
that is not likely to occur in the present case He
| is no favorite with his district, and will not
receive any support from them but must rely
solely on the industry of the registers oti:e to
bring him what strength he may nave in the con-
vention HI is gentleman Of considerable shrewd-
ness and ability but it is not OF tha high tone
that is calculated to render him qualified for po
sition in the Senate of the State
Such is the position of parties at the present
working 10 produce the results The present week
will be os trouble and anxiety, as, next Mon
day, the final nominations will be made.
ON Thursday night, the great democratic meet
ing is to take place in Independence Square. Col.
Bgler, Commodore stockton, of New Jersey, Judge
| Woodward, Of Luzerne county, and several other
| distinguished men, are TO be present and address
| the 6eting IL is iaid that the Hon. George NJ.
Dallas will preside; and, from the enthusiasm mani
tested and the preparations making, it is expected
that il will be the largest democratic demonstra-
ton that has been held in the city for years. The
! Union feeling is strong in this section, and Gov.
Johnston mus. expect to be deserted by some thou.
| sands of his friends this question. In the pre-
sent game the democrats have the leading cards,
and they are using them zealously, If not At all
| times peaceaby. Among the merchants, the feel.
ing against any further agitation is increasing and
this must thin the whig vote, it does no: increase
the democratic. Hunt.