New-York daily tribune., 1865-11-28
THE VITAL DIFFERENCE.
Tb, Nc,r. York Times SAYS,

1T is said by soEe Of the advocates OF Reform that
Mr. Rooertf abors under the disadvantage Of being the
nominee Of party SO does Mr. Heckcr. with the ad'
diona misfortune Of having very bed parry to- sup
mort him He is the nominee OF MoxsFt Hall. He has
received and acceIted their minaion--ssuring hun
that If he - elected taeir expectations shall not De diS
appointed.
Anspsr.-Mr. Hecker like Mr.. O'GormaD.
was first nominated by the Citizens Assocla-
ton, without the faintest reference 70 party
politics, and on the single issue Of Municipal
Reform. Each accepted that nomination, and
thereby pledged bis honor TO do his utmost for
the Reform cause.
But it is urged that they have since been
nominated By party Conventions, and have ac'
cepted Let US look sharply into this; for, if
there is any deception or ambiguity on this
vital point, We wish to know and proclaim it.
We shall not help elect any one who will use
his power for partisan purposes, more especially
if the party he serves is the wrong one.
Mr.. Hccker was nominated last week by the
democratic Union" Convention, consisting o.
about $50 delegates. In reply TO their notiiica
2 ton Of their choice, be said;
"You tell me that yonr organization owes is exist
and 10 determination on the part OF the people u
overt Rings and 10 prevent the mischief The!
have effected in increasing the taxes and violating The
peoples rights
These purposes harmonic 70 entirely with those o
the Citizens Association, by whom was originally
named as q candidate that can and do accept y0ni
nomination with thanks. receive IL the gladly
because II encourages me to believe not only thai yog
will aid at the polls, but also that in case should
be elected, yor will aid me IN the efforts for sanitary
aud financial reform which ID will be my duty 90 make
| And 4 ~ saIl IL
that organizations like yours whle maintaining indi
yidualiiy fox oil contests upon National quo sions arc
found wiling 10 ubite in eDdehyors independent OF
party considerations 70 secure vigorous and honest
. administration of local affairs.
ITO yon ought to be repeated the statement have
already made 10 members OF the Citizens Association
and Of the Mozart Hall organization. Of the principles
by whichJ should be guided in the administration o
the office
IL II elected shall exert myself TO promote Wig
crous. faithful honest and economical City Govern
Inent aud 70 enforce the best aHd most perfect gyste
OF sanitary reform and sha favor all rcirenclmell In
expenditure consistent with these purposes.
- InsJch appointments To Office ns fell within my
power 10 make. shall be guided solely by such know
edge may be able 10 gain Of the fitness OF the car
didate for the local wok required in the once opin
ions on national questions and connection with part
organizations i'll not he regarded as recommendation
or objections: bnt shall inquire sways aud only
tIis qualified for 1e dsiesS Can Tie oi'y'ey ~
/ ds4btedly won his iaftSrityf
| JoHs HEcgRE-
| Metsrs. Is. OJoblor AID otnrls, toFihiiIse~,
Such are the Expectations which Mr.
Iiecker has resolved not TO disappoint. The
Mozart Democracy, as well a. the Democratic
Union, nominated him with perfect under
standing of them. In fact Mozart, next to th,
Citizens Association, proclaimed, weeks age
in favor of union Of good citizens in behalf o
Municipal Reform. If they are "a bad party,
this, surely. is good overture, which ought not
10 be repelIed with contumely.
Our Republican citizens have the power to re-
jeet such overtures, and declare that they vii
take no part in reforming our City rule, unless
it can be done by their party under their dis
tincGvo party flag. The wisdom and patriotism
of such course, on the part of decided mi
nority, are open TO discussion, and each vii
judge for himself.
| For our own part, VIC are ready 10 work with
any and every party, or fraction OF party
that in choosing Municipal Officers, will make
Municipal Reform their absorbing concern. ON
political convictions are very positive; yet w
do not refuse to associate with men Of adverse
views in business or pleasure: and why
should we in this. Citizens Of New
York it is Of great importance that
you should reform your corrupt and inehect
i've City Government: it is Of 10 moment, com
paratiycly, that you should nov pronounce,
one way or another, ON questions OF National
policy You recorded your judgment OIL those
lust four weeks ago. The matter now in order
is Municipal Reform. Do not be diverted from
u.