New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-10-27
JAMES KELLY FOR SHERIFF.

The communication which we publish below
is from one of the most intelligent, high-mlnd-
ed and distinguished of our citizens. WewOuld
take this occasion to say few words in COM
mendation of the private worth and public vir-
tues Of Mr.. Kelly During his public life, he
has been active and conscientious in the dis
charge of his duties, and has degree Of ability
which proves him to be eminently qualified for
the duties of the station to which We trust he
is to be called at the coming Election. The
singular deyotedness of Mr.. Kelly to the inter-
ests Of the City, during his whole career in the
Common Council and especially during the
Cholera of l549, is safe guarantee for the
faithful performance of the responsible duties
OF Sheriff, and is sufficient reason to show that
the public welfare would be promoted by his
election.
THE CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF
To the Editor OF The n. Y. Tribune.
| cannot let the opportunity pass OF saying
word tor Mr.. JAMES KELLY now before the people a.
candidate Tor the Office of Sheriff. | would not trouble
you if 1t that think some OF his deeds should
be recorded
During the prevalence Of the cholera in lsi9 when
Mr. Kelly was the Common Council, ami at the head
OF the Sanitary Committee was one of delegation
who called upon their Committee 10 solicit that they
would rocopfder the resolution 20 convert Public
School into a Cholera Hospital Among our delegation
was particular personal friend OF Mr.. Kelly, who also
urged him to change the location saying that though he
did not himself fear the cholera, yet his family
did and that It would be exceeding unpleasant TO
be compelled 10 look upon the dead or dying when
ever the family came TO the front of their house.
Alderman Kelley answered by asking, What can we
dol IL is the best location in the District; It is the
highest ground, and consequently more healthy and
under the influence OF purer air and what Is OF more
importance central and can be reached with les OF
fatigue those just attacked, which in the fret stage OF
the disease IA OF vial importance. You know how
should econe ofyour dear little should be attacked
with the disease and die. You know that one but
yourself could feel more, but really my of duty
compels adhere to the conclusions first arrived at
There location in the City well calculated for tbs
purpo. that on the high ground selected. would
advIfe you II you have any fear, 20 take your family
from the City tor short time; Twill seethat your house
l. watched but do not ask 70 do that which would
but make me think less OF myself and my friends think
less Of me- You know how much il gieves to
fuse you, but feel must and that you will respect
more for refusing than you would should comply
We left the Committee, satisfied that they were in the
right aud thought tear start when Aid. Kelly
refused compliance to his friends appeal.
am not in favor OF rewardng acts of duty by pub
fishing them in the newspapers, but think when man
up for office IL attacked for fault. imaginary real
there Is great improperly in letting the public know
Of some of his good and honest acts. n.