The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-24
Our Rochester Corrcsponslencc.

ROCHESTER Oct o. 1861.
The approaching Eieetion-Tte Stae 7icThe P,os,cts
ofnte Trio Parties &c
While the electors Of this city and many other localities
intensely absorbed in the question Of county cand
dates very little attention to be paid to the state
nominations Undoubtedly all tho nominees on the gene
raj tickets gentlemen Of elevated Standing and em
nently qualified for the several positions for which they
have been selected. Until within few days it was
generally conceded that the Peoples ticket would succeed
by tremendous majority. But recently several Of The
leading republican papers, both in this city and other
sections Of the State, have advised the sscrachr Of
the peoples nominee for Canal Commissioner This has
created excitement, and retaliation is threatened not
only with reference that candidate but also against
the entire ticket; and If reconciliation not effect
eaa withdrawal Of either Bruce Talmadge-it secms
almost certain that Wright the democratic candidate
will succeed BY plurality :
The republicans very sagacousy and wisely refused 10
place either Of their present State officers nomination
for another term This was In consequence the univer
sal disapprobaion Of not only the party but tho entire
people, with the transactions Of the State Military
Board, OF which they members. Whether any OF
the thousand accusations SO freely made against them
had foundation In truth remains FOR of history DO disclose
The only state officers rcnomnned Tor reelection are
the Secretary Of state and The Engineer and Surveyor
They are on the democratic ticket. The latter Mr. Rich
mond has served the state years twice been
elected, and given satisfactory evidence, believe OF
his entire ntcss and qualification for the
ntendcnce OF the great works Of pubic improve.
ments belonging TO the State During the two
years that Mr. Jones has administered the import.
ant and intricate duties Of Secretary we have
not heard the whisper OF censurc or complaint
agains, him. We believe his political enemies coneede
that his eounses in The Canal Board the Board OF Com
missoners OF tho Land Office, aud in every other position
III which JIG has been called 10 confer with the other
State officers have been tcse Of great discretion wig
dom uprightisss and mpartsay. The Gcun taken BY
the Secretary "a ,ember 1 the Military Board, was
most economical patriotic had udcious; and should Tho
transactions u that body ever pec ne reyeelef viii b.
shown that both the secretary and Engineer endeayorei
by all means In their power TO facilitate the organization
q tho regiments, while the members accused Of shcddy
| ism were constantly throwing impcdiments in the way
OF their being transferred TO e general government
The chances which the great OF the people pos.
scss IN securing faithful aud honest public of.cers
| are extremely rare and It is generally purblv accl
| dental Wien one Of such description Is discovered
| Niue tctths Of those whom tic people en,rust
! with the cure and crstody or pubic affairs he.
! como SO uniformly corrupt, prove so decidedly
| inefficient aud incompetent, tnnt they IRE never
trusted It'll second term Of once on tho contra,y
when public officer Il found who possesses talent aro
listers his duties with honesty and integrity reoevlre
the plaudts oi the community for his well doing and
faulness, there seems 10 be proprety and even ne
ecssy FOR retaining sich servant ia the public etoy
ment. II j. decided advantage 10 retain man Of sh
well known characteristics rather han 10 venture to,
| the cxpedient Of an untred man.