The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1865-12-05
LOCAL NEWS.
.Ew YORK AND TIE VICINITY.
The Election To-day
Polls Open ZOO AM.
Polls Close 4i33 PM

The excitement Of the Mayorsity canvass eulmi.
mated yesterday afternoon when the ,oid men held
their meeting IN Broad street During the afternoon
and evening, however, the people discussed the
merits and chances Of the various candidates, and
throughout the city this Was the chief topic Of
versaton. Tho sporting men engaged until
midnight buying "pools" In favor Of and betting
upon, their respective ayorite'. Our reporters whe
dispatched TO various public resorts rtport the
betting n almost even between Roberts and HcH.
man. Roberts, who hsd been extensively
backed up by the "sportz" during the
week. had given plsoe to Hoffman, up-
on whom considerable odds were taken, generally
with provso that Fernando Wood does not sell oui
Hecker in iavor Of Robert. or Gunther. An impres-
sion prevailed that this veteran broker in nornns
ons had already sold his organization to the highest
bidder and the result OF the election will show whe
paid the biggest price for such Questionable support
II was apparent Las, night that hundreds Of oonver
sons had taken place among those who were intend
log TO vote for IIecker with few exceptions these
men declared themselves In favor Of John T. Hof
piAn.
The list Of candidates, published below, embrace,
the names Of one hundred and ninety five persons
who have been nominated for only sixty Ave public
oflces As usual the chronic office seekers turn NJ
In large nuuibsrs either rs regular candidates or
indopendsnis" seeking sale Of their opposition to
straight nominees. In some instances these felo-'
have been kept In the Had, for the purpose Of
splitting of small vote and asslstng In tho election
Of an opponent; but in majority Of cases the "Tesu'
lars" seem to care very little about the small fry
who persst in running for office. Tho Importance
Of eocting decent set Of officials 10 very generally
recognized by all ciasscs OF citizens and II is to b'
hoped that the result Of the election will show
marked improvement upon past elections In thu
re,pect
MAHaHALL q. ROBERIs MEETING.
A meeting VS.. held yesterday afternoon at the
head Of Broad street, TO advocate the election Of
Marshall q. Roberts to the office Of Mayor .nt
Mlrrny Hoffman Corporation Counsel. From
one 10 two thousand persons were present. Th"t
we're two hands Of music, and much enthu,iAsm ""
NJ manifested. Mr.. shepherd Knnpp W. elected
Chairman who, on taking tho chair, made a tee
remarks explaining the objects of the meetlhg' anc
commencing them. Revolutions OF The usual ehntN
isT Sers read and ADOPTED Smsr ssh ioIio., n II,
has become high time that We should cal 70 M on,
office, tho'e citizens who are tbemseNe' 's P'oI"i
period when knavirh and corrupt men oh
tain power mur, bo terminated ~ Te az,
Of ,ba elective Franchise. tinslly, the mer
chants and commercial men o. lnh fIest eiv PIE,
q Robsrts, the represcnt.tve Of that Union
zaton faith al at eyegy period IN nc past 20 thi
glory and honor 9f he 20 the puplio ,upno1t
vhOee public record ilustfaIes lhe hopeu munln'
cencr and unquestionef patriotism ana hose private
T,cotd h an illustration Of sterling integrity and
nntafn shed honor" Nj IsAAe Dayton made shOri
sdfress and read letter from Judge Edwari'
Rnbetts IN ctnneotlon With the sale Of the steamst
iino,s 40 the Government. The latter stated faos
w,taIn Judge PeIreponrs knowledge, and fully VIA
A.. tCsstiAAcd en- tho Lsss Psge,l