New-York daily tribune., 1865-11-25
LOCAL POLITICS.
The Mnyornlty-Mr.M Mecker's Aeeep'"sce
2 Of thc Democratic Union Nomiuato'--
A Strong Leuer.

Tho following is the letter Of tho Democratic
Union. rendering TO Mr. John Hecker tho nomna-
ton of that organization, and his letter Of accep
decided unmistakabe ground in favor of mu-
nicipal and sanitary reform.
"NEw.YoEK. November %. 1865
I aNR HrcKrR: We Wit ou y"u air, as a delegation
from the Democratic Union CrSsni4aton--a Union OF
Che Democracy, strong End cnSfSeic end claiming 10
be the exponent Of the feelings and wishes Of the
Democrats Of this city.
1T owes its existence 10 the imperative necessity
which every Democrat recognizes Of guarding and
Dsntaiuing the poop es rights. 1t it's strength
determination 90 the p'r Of the people TO
throw corrupt combinati ms known Rings and to
prevent tho mischi which has been effected hy the
members Of such circles in increasing the taxes and
violating the peoples rights.
While We personally esteem the high qualities Of
Che gentlemen whose names have been presented as
ayoraly Candidates nopposition To your own vet the
convention We represent after full and fair ivesga.
ZION o the merits of the candidates. have by open ballot
unanimously selected yOnr name rs combining the
sullest and fairest elements for POPULAR support.
A., we therefore tender 10 yen sir the nomination OF
the Democratic Union. and that in your
eeptance oft nothing vi be wanting on our part TO
secure your election the 5h Of Dccember next TO
tbe Office OF Chief Magistrate of this City.
We are respectfully your servants,
"bmthoomew O'Concr Arsor Heuick, owen Murphy. Ed
WARD burke, stephen u. PrcSuey Robert Ke1rin Isaac
fohn sserson.'
NEW- oRK- Nov. 81, 1865.
e "GENnRNES: Your letter rendering me the nomina.
con of the Democratic Union for the Office of Mayor Is
received. You tell me that your organization owe. its
existence toshe necessity of maintaining the peoples
rights; and to determination on the part of the pro
pie 10 overthrow Rings and To prevent the mischief
lhey have effected IN increasing the aud violating
the peoples rights
"Ihese purposes larmonse so entirely with those Of
Che Citizens Association nv whom I was originally
pamed as a candidate, that can aud do accept your
Domination with thanks ! receive il the more glady
because il me to beeve not only thar yon
will aid NE at the polls but al-o that. IN should
be elected you will aid in the efforts for sanitary
and financial reform which IL will be duty to make.
And il Important sign uf in city reform
Chat organizations like yours willie maintaining indi-
found willing to unite In endeayurs independent of
peity considerations O secure vigorous aud honest
administration Of local affairs.
ITO you ought 10 be repeated tho statement have
already mode 10 members ( the Citzens' Association
and Of the Moz rt Hall org nizliiJn Of the prime pies
py which should be guided in the administration of the
pffce,
81. III elected shall eXeft self tn promote VIC.
prons faithful honest and econamica CITY government
and 10 enforce the best and perfect of sani-
fary reform, and shall favor a ret rnchment In expen.
diinre consistent with q ese rurp Sos
49, In such appointments tn oice as flll within my
power to make 81 all be guided solely hy such knowl
edge as mey tie able to o fitness of the can.
adate for the local work required the Office Opinions
On national questions and with pa orCani-
baons, viii not be regarded aS recommendations or
sbjections bat i shall inquire ALWAYS, and only: II
ibis qualified for he dHtitSP Can The city rcly III.
soubfedly uDon his iai'Rriyg
II am. gentlemen, very respectfully yours,
"JoHS HHcKER.
"To Mess7s. B. oCOnOT, and Others CoInnter, Ac."