The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-04
CITY POLITICS.
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THE M A Y Orally.
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Visit to the Various Head
quarters.
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Opinions Of the People on the Diff
ferent Ca ndidateS.
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THEIR CHANCES D1sCUssHD
WITHDRAWAL OF FARMER.
LIST OF THE POLLING PLACES.
&c. &c. &c.
WITHDRAWAL OF FARMER.

throughout
yesterday the one absorbing topic OF conversation
the approaching election II being Sunday, however,
most of the betting dispensed with, save few of
the sporting houses where the desire discuss
and canvass the merits Of the various candidates got the
better OF all higher and holier feelings In many
OF the latter speculation exceedingly rife In
all Marshall O. Roberts was the most run on.
Bets were offered Roberts against Hoffman,
Hecker and even Gunther; but few were found
DESTROYS Of rskng much money. As much as
one hundred 70 twenty and in ten was
offered on the favorte but all nervous of accept
ing even these fearful odds number of persons who
had previously backed Hoffman and others seemed very
desrous of hedging Roberts especial hackers did not
show themselves at ALL belonging as they do, to the
"bctter class" As witty fellow said they thought
better to abstain from betting the Sabbath The
opinions expressed the merits and chances OF the
candidates were many and various Some thought, and
seemed to have strong for thinking that Gunther
would retro from the field while Others agreeing with
the advisabty Of such a measure, asserted he would
not and that, ''bad he was, he would poll larger
number OF votes than Hecker" Indeed all thought 1t
seemed as If "Fernandy wuds man was nowhere
There were some places where IL seemed to be thought
sacriege to mention any other name but Roberts and
II the excitement continues much longer SPY Ro
berts' oath win assuredy be introduced The up
have been the of previous elections. No
crowds Of infatuated and throngcd
the halls did there to be any excitement what
about the matter, all looked upon II as settled
In many Of the barrooms small knots collected at
times devoting their attention to the discussion Of
"whskey SKINS which they assuredy appreciated and
again TO the less appreciated topic. One individual
who would Exclaimed SE IN co one
rdgean terms, "Robers, Roberts everywhere, but not
drop TO drink and left.
In the down town resorts all was different. Opinions
were freely offered, and discussions entered into which
were as amusing as they were interesting. The gin
palaces presided over by Aldermen ex and otherwise
Of course the centres of interest for the American
and Irish citizens while the lager beer gardens were
Is usually the case, crammed with the less argumcnta
tive but as loquacious, Germans In these arsocatic
places, others besides Roberts received show and
JUDGING from the conversation Holman the other
candidates were more favored than the up town
favoritc. "Ids me opaynion Heckcr's the man Shurc
isnt Fernandy Wud backn him, an isn't Mlsther
carly. its a shame for ye TO be dscoorsn' Ia that
q way don't ye know the TAritsne is hungry
actin through spits But Phelim says his an S
onst, ~ O'Greelcy only puts wud cut in his dirty
sheet he II be elected as well as Murphy Arah. don't
We know" says Macarty, CHECKERS not hansome man
and the ingravers cud make hand at an aE his
ugly phz Then they got dry and dampcned themselves
accordingly. Each person who came in tackled and
questioned 10 his Intentions solicousy II by an
anxious father Of manageable daughter Some said
man. whilc others another and none were looked
on SO contcmpuousy as those who confessed to their
non-czenship "An' ye" says one, safthcr LAWN
the oud ark an comm to Amcrky wdout declarn yer
intinshunsf Shure ye ought TO be ashamed Nv yours
ye dirthy spapeen, 10 be atm an dhrinkin' In
country an not votn'. An maybe, 20 gom-
s vote Ss wan Man an Se ecasy
10 horyfyn, an We ought TO be -" What might have
been named as the punishment of the unfortunate
wight left unsad, for Dutchman just then making
his appearance the attention was directed TO the
victim. Halo, Dutchy, who dye vote forf inquiries
an inqustve Yorker. .0of an OATS my own pisiness;
boot CT you wants to know, I totes fur Robcrts''
"Robertsin all say; ''whys' ''wel you she, fotc
init Gunter but donts likes him; he doesn't wants 10
say he is Zherman; and zen totes NIT Hecker; ef
don't likes him, anywhere; an fote init Gilman; put
knows he no shanse, an zen have no one nowhere
at all put Roberts, an totes pumper for him Amt
righty' "Bogorra We arc, Meenhare, though you do
spakc mighty bad Garman; an It's meself as thinks oud
Fernandy Wud and his brother Bin IS goin' 10 make
money out v tho poor flour man. an is gon TO sell out"
This last sets the Mozartcrs In the greatest excitement,
which requires multitudnous Indications to dssipate;
but finally all agree that let who win may they hope the
ring will be broken up
The politIcans-and whs is not ones-came out
strongly and 1t divertng TO listen TO the recapitua
ton Of the misdceds OF the various candidates Some
had list which would require torrent Of tears from the
recording angel wash from the Judgment book, which
tears should be fcarfuy impregnated with acid 10 have
any effect Whatever while II found more difficult TO
scare up pcccadiocs to score TO the account Of others
The reasons given for their arguments drawn from
tho daily papers, and when an arguuer'' found himself
hcdged in he stated he had il in the HErALD, and
there OF course appeal We're one ignorant OF the
political tricks vogue visit last evening any Of the
resorts referred would have fully instructed him The
lodges ViOus candidates treated and,
all creltable TO them all anxious that the pres
ent should be fair and square election. p
The democrats many Of them, declared their intention
Of voting republican ticket. They seemed to look
upon the tripartc nature Of their party great mis-
fortune and got up with the intention Of breaking up
the democracy. Though many were averse betting
particular candidate there was considerable snrmise
to the number Of votes each would receive Fifteen
twenty and twenty 1--WE thousand allotted to
Of the candidates maximum, and when stamps
Watches rings and pms were put up against what
was considered 70 be an cquabe amount Of stamps.
Throughout there was spirit OF good feeling which
showed that all considered whoever elected would
bring "grist to the mill"-not Heckcr's.
withdrawal OF John w. Farmer.
Being convinced that the true interests OF the Union
party this city be best subserved by the consol
dalton OF all true and loyal upon candidate in
the present Mayoralty contest and feeling unwilling 10
allow any action Of mine 10 damage In anywsc the
hopes of the people in electing the right for the
Office I do hereby withdraw my name candidate for
Mayor and earnestly upon all my friends TO cast
their votes for and 10 Join In eectng, Marshall o.
Roberts, the sole candidate who fearessy represents
the principles Of true patriotism, honesty and ability, In
the discharge OF public duties; and should commend
him TO the suffrage Of all who dsncrcs'edly desire
form In our municipal government. Especially do
solicit my kind friends among the noble band
Marshall o. Roberts gentleman who has always proved
y JOHN W. FARMER.
Corrections.
In the Fourth Counclmanic district Captain John s.
Ellison is candidate for the honors attached 10 the Office
OF Councilman.
district Is Mr. Stephen Roberts OF Harlem He has also
the nomination OF the Constitutional Union party and n
endorsed by all tho solid men Of the upper end Of the