The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-03

heart cry out in the language Of Of Old 40 that
tears" that might weep the misery and degra-
daon consequent ON the abuse pf those high privileges
II becomes us, fellow citizens c. remember the world
wide importance Of the novel experiment Of federal
government, on which we believe our own and the
happiness Of the world il much dependent Nothing
10 the blessings Of this glorious Union OF
States, and the local government Of choice but
s for "s
rest assured that when the wicked bear rule the people
will have cause to mourn PETER COOPER
Thomas G. Van Colt is the wing candidate for Coun-
Gilman in the Twenty ninth district
TO TnE EDITOR THE HERALD.
In the list Of nominees for the Office Of City Judge my
name should not be included was In fact named by
the Temperance Alliance but not having received that
nomination from my party could not consistently
accept it from another On intmating my position to
am not therefore candidate for That Office By pub
fishing this you will oblige yours, &c WIN ALLEN.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
In your paper today you state that am the Know
pendent candidate for said Office and have no connec-
ton with said order whatever, You will oblige me BY
correcting the same. DAVID kISSNER
THE WIG CANDIDATE FOR THE MAYOR.
Atty.
The following correspondence, between a number Of
merchants Of this city and Mr. John j. Herrick, the
wing candidate for Mayor will repay perusal -
LITTER TO NIX. HEkRICks
NEw YORK, Nov. I, 1854.
JoRN J. HrRRIcK, Esqr.
Dear Strive, the undersigned, have with great
satisfaction your nomination for the Office Of Mayor by
large and influential body of your fellow citizens, aud
are induced in the exercise Of franchise independent
~ all party considerations to ask reply TO the que
ttrs herein, respecting official course II elected.
We consider this step the more important from the pre-
sent chances of success Of the different candidates in
the coming election sole object being not the dis
arrangement OF gentlemen possessing the high regards OF
citizens selecting Them but "a prevent far possible
the division in strength of those who anxiousy desire
the great of reform and believe that by
effectively secured. II will b. deeply regretted by
the friends of retire nchmcn and good order If by the
want Of united action, the ofcr should be surrendered
10 any candidate opposed to these views.
We have known you for many years as a merchant
and citizen, and your position AMI standing in both
these relations warrant in placing entire confidence
in your capacity for the post OF Chief Magistrate Of this
great commercial city, with whose interests your
have been long identified or your energy, integrity
of purpose, ness and high sense OF duty, there
be question among those who know you.
We would therefore, ask you whether, in Of your
election to the Mayoralty would devote your whole
time in carrying out with single regard for the public
best energies labor to the general and speedy
forcement of laws, the improvement Of police
department. the suppression of violence and rufanism
in all its forms and phases-nOw so common, the abae
ment Of public nusances, the literal ful6lmcn of all
ordinances and contracts involving the regulation and
cleanliness Of our streets and ayenues-the exposure
and punishment Of delinquent officias-and all such
measures MS in your Judgment would tend to the better
security Of life health and property the promotion Of
good morals and economical, impartial administra
ton of public affairs in the city of New York Expect
ing your reply, remain, respectfully your fellow