The New York herald., 1851-09-16

be able to sec the hand that uses them. The head
of this faction, in this district, is Mr. Erety, an
alderman Of the Fourth ward. who, when native
ism was in the ascendant in this city and coan-
ty joined that faction and one Of .hem; but ss
soon rs he was elected 10 the alderm anshp aga
renounced the instrument he had been usiog, and
has since hailed as whig Since that time he has
been candidate for Sheriff, bat the confidence Of
his friends had been shaken by this conduct aud he
was defeated He has always been the leader Of
the expediency school fthe whig party aud now is
urging ON the double policy of catching the aboli-
on vote by the refusal of the Governor to sign the
repeal Of the act Of 1917 denying the of the ais
OF the State for the SAFE keeping of fugitive slaves
and the union with the natives in the city aud
spe;tve, bet Seen them. Such, also, is the policy OF
Gov. Johnston, and it is this that makes the breach
between this wing OF the party and the Unos party
so wide and formidable
vention. and though they see the danger now, AMI
are endeavoIing to give the Judicial Convention
wide berth, to avoid the m .nitest and glaring
danger, still the spring has been troubled, and
candidates Tor the President Judge of the Com mon
Pleas will be the Hon. John Nj. Scott, once Mayo,
Of the city, and the gentleman whose 6 MON
reso utions" were 30 uncerem0niousy y kicked out
of the Lancaster Convention by Gov. J,hnston
and his friends. lie is one of the old fashioned,
high toned wings, and q man OF respectable legal
ability and elevated social positioa. He will,
however, be pursued to the death by the policy
wings Of the city, aided and supported by the
State authorities, who look upon his nomination
as equivalent to a subversion of the platform on
which the Governor founds his hopes Of a re-elec-
tion. He may, also, reasonably expect many
side blow from the natl res, who do not re lizs ia
him such Il man as can be driven from his concep-
tion Of duty and right. either by the clamor of the
ignoble and excited mob, the seductive voice Of
those who picture the future all radiant with
unrealizsd hopes. lie is decidedly the strongest
man named by the wings in connection with this
post Of Judicial importanee; but he is shining
mark, aId all the arrows viii DC aimed Mt hun.
Among those mentioned as associates on this
beLch we must give precedence to William b.
Mann, Esq, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney of the
county, and Joseph Allison, Esq. Solicitor Of the
trict, and OF course, the political opinions of Mr..
Allison partak, OF the pecailrites OF that political
organization. Mr. Allison is young man OF
limited experience in the practice Of his profession
and that confined to suca cases rs his position as
legal adviser to the corporate authorities Of mu-
ncipal district would bring to his attention Bat
then he has claims of political nature upon his
friends, and it is not likely that they viii suffer him
to be overlooked in the race for the bench. He is
one Of the stump speakers Of the natives, and, on
there visit OF the Governor to the city, mounted
the same platform with him. In addition to this
he is one that has always been looked to when a
barg ain was to be consummated between the two
partss and as IL is said the ticket is TO be mixed
one, notwithstanding the resolution to the con-
trary passed by the whig delegation, it is more
than probable that Mr. Allson's star will be in
the zenith when the day of trial comes.
MIR. Mann is also young in years, but with an 40
tive, penetrating mind, well schooed and disciplined
by a thorough classical and mathematical educl-
tion. lie commenced his political career n whig,
but the advent of the reign of natvism he joined
with that party, and was a canddlic that ticke.
for n legislative office. la this, however, he was
disappointed, and then, for time, he balanced be-
tween the whig and democratic parties TO the latter
Of which he is strongly tempted by his feelings ald
afnties; but the beam kicked on tie side OF whig-
gerry, and he was again indlcted into his originil
party subsequently he was the candidate Of that
Organization for the Mayoraity OF the District of
the Northern Liberties an, subsequent. to that, was
appointed Deputy Attorney for the city and county
Of Philadelphia, a position which he nov holds
lie is the choice of the second class of the whg
party the slk-gloyed party stanaing aloof from
contact with enc who, on all occasions, has shown
she is among them, bat not Of them" He Till,
however have large body of jealous and indus
trious friends in the convention, and taey, II pro-
perly managed, may give him the nomination.
lie is 4 great fayOrite with the District Attorney,
William b. Read, and as tina, gentleman is keen
and successful politician he may be disposed TO en-
ter the sts and break lance for the elevation Of
his associate. II be does so, 1t will be an acquis
tion Of strength that Will be hard to overcome
Mr.. Mann is understood 20 be in favor Of the Cow
eInor and his peculiar views; but be is far too
sacous 70 et the expression Of his opinion inter-
itre with his private purposes, place bar Ia the
way Of his success. tie is highly useful in the p)-
sition he row occupies; but whether he will be so
well qualified FOR the judicial eImine remains to be
=
The whig city legislative ticket has been formed
which is the same Il at Of last year, with the ex
c,pt.on OF Mr.. J. II. Flanagan, OF the Daiiy Nscs,
who takes the plsce Of Mr.. Armstrong, who wal
dccap;atcd by order. II is said, OF Gov Johnston,
for his vote upon the Compromise solutions in the
last House OF Representatives az Harrisburg lis
friends are, naturally, indignant al this attempt
the part Of the State authorities TO dictate who
shall be the representatives OF the people in this
locality, ard muttr their threats not loud but deep,
as 10 what will be their course upon the election
day; but then their determination. like the courage
of Bob hcres. will ooze out at their fingers end, aud
the ticket will be elected as usual But, indspen.
dent Of this local cause Of ds,atisfaetion
the part Of the wings, there is, undoubtedly,
disposition on the part OF some OF the busi-
ness men CT the party 70 Tut an end 70 the agtta-
tion Of this slavery question, their sales to certain
quarters c. the country are beginning TO feel tho
bad effects Of this political jugsle, and If that
tion takes hold OF the merchants. the doom OF Gov.
Johnston and his administration is sealed. .Scvdral
large houses, which have hitherto been on the
books ot the "hEance committee for n large
amount to deiray election expenses, now refuse
tIely, and without this indspen .sole element, the
c2mIagn will be cold aud lielcss ono, and the
end disastrous. The Lancaster platform was
most unfortunate one for the wings in this state
but they are flirly on II, aod must make the most
Of the elements theJ have ccrjured up 70 aid them.
Their heres lie in the North and NOrthweft, where
the Govefnor Is at present n tour of observa-
tion, ard they hope for large gains in Butler, Mer
Ger, Erie, Alegh9ny. aud Bradford counties, to
Ccut ttftsiance tne losses Hnlcn the" acknowledge
must be experienced in Philaaelpba, Montgomery,
Scbuylkill, ard other counties that before sup
ported the whig ticket 20 unprecedented extent.
William A Cfabbe, Esq is again nominated for
the state Senate, BY the wnigs Of the city lie is
pleasant comp llnionAble gentleman, great IA
vorte with the expCdcncy portion Of The whig party
IN the city ard SiaIe and preve rbal Cor his dspo
stion TO address the House on all questions. from
the charter of bank 10 the location oil new street
IL j. ssd by some that vhiggery per 50, sits lightly
uIOn him, but that he loves It rs means, rather
than az great principle, Tor which ths souitr, is
indebted Tor al it, property. But this NAV be A
sisrcer, for no man VINO hss, like Mr. 1rabte, de-
v2cG 90 much Of hs time % the public service can
itrc 20 escape toe maiguty ol tle mean anl cnvi.
tus, who, in.ited o. inlang the tiTtucI Of disin-
ieftsted, sell scfhcug pubic men. direct nll their
choIs 10 nipfe tE m IN TIC estma Cn Of their fcl.
low eit.1.Is, sad thus lag theE dom to th.r own
ieycl.
The whig City ard County inference ha. hold
ere meeting ana aijOuTned, fos The -urp1se. Ii i.
-siG, cf attempting au uLtcIstirding with the ma
tivts as 70 the basls CT On amalg1mAtcd ticket for
The city ard comfy Offices III thisi, efsrtf Al ,,;th