The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-14
CITY POLITICS.

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~ snl, az The election Pennsylvania continues TO
-. ..,er,v discussed all political circles, and has
Sh,s rood quality that II seems TO make both sides
Nappy The radicals point triumphanty TO the fact that
~cry state yet from has given verdict in favor
~ Congress while the democrats and conservatives with
snaI eaynesness claim that the vote Of Pennsylvania
.gses clearly and Enthusiastically favor Of triumphal
election Of the ticket in this state and they argue that
IN Pennsylvania, with such candidate Mr. ely
.aer who made himself odious TO The great
BODY Of loyal voters by his distinctly
cspperhead antecedcnts, they stood prepared
the State earned against them by from $4,000 to
% 900 majority. II appears, however as they aioge
shat strength Of the party and It's principles have been
sacient the verdict OF the many wise and
Jn objections which have prevented the adoption Of Mr.
symer the conservative nominee; aud they think the
sac the radicals able TO increase their ma
1erry with so excellent soldier General Genry and
against 80 decided copperhead rs Clymer should be
aiken as proof that the conservative policy ia slowly
Bat steadily gaining ground. They claim that all
she candidates Of their State ticket are unex-
sep,ionable loyal men, and that during the pro-
xress Of the rebellion even Governor Fenton had
better silent record than the candidate who is ptted
against him. Al this however, is town talk, and only
sown talk every yet heard from has, with unani
,sous voice sustained or Congress- and has
sepuda,ed the policy Of Mr.. Johnson despite MI tho
snorts the power and patronage which hsve been
Wrought 10 bear by the latter IL is for Now York alone
her people choose, 10 stem the universal tide Of
ras,ca victory, and DO not only the FIRST, but the only
Gtae holding out the olive branch to tho South. 1t is
aenceded, however, by the most active and
4arag democrats that the Of the HERAiD
On regard the constitutional amendment has been
snsbie and correct and that the South must either
ssrt that amendment fare much II 10 their
Intention therefore, 10 continue their present contest
emily after tho first Tuesday in November II de-
feaisd in the State of New York they will say their
friends IN ihe South that ''Yon must accept this
ment in far that only those classes OF
Your population possessing votes shall he re-
presented in Congress- as the irrevocable iudg-
en OF the vast majority OF the people OF the North
saies accept this with what good grace You may,
ard who have always been your friends will make
effort, ond believe successful one, TO de-
further and harsher amendments Grant
sera, suffrage the negroes disqualify all persons who
served with the rebellion which otherwise the radicals
viii most certainly press 70 successful issue.n 50
much FOR the State ticket.
COUNTY
While othor political organizations show all their in
Aspcni weakness, dreadng from signs thnt
Che power Of the "machnery' is failing and that the
people, with irresistible and force preparing TO
assume control Of thor own affairs stand hesating on
Abe brink and eDdeavorng 10 make bargains, compr0
Dises and combinations which shall pcrpctaate their
unjust and odious existence, the young men, the
5ndcperdent manhood OF the Cooper Institute Demo
cratic Onion democracy have boldly met public
council avOwed their principles selected their standard
bearers, and the path counting and defy
Ing opposition They did not stand shiyeling on the
brink letting 81 dare not'' wait upon II wond' and
fearing Inc current either too cold oy too strong
sor their unhAckneyed mbe but into II they plunged
assd toremos' WIN splsnda conndenee. ana are now
place the shore OF victory, which they may may
mot reach. Heaven speed them s the wish OF seven
sebthr OF the democratic nearly all OF whom
tired OF the old party domina ion and who admire
Intensely the pluck and vigor with which the new
though and untrfed under iss present name Of
Democratic Union consists of strong representative
sng banner tried tested
and confirmed the popular strength in every ward
Sy me ns .hs Union psr.y d y ~ lae an AZ
asrh former outside organizations as Mozart Hall end
the McKson democracy, men who would not sell them
selves 70 become the iools Of Tammany HAIL. who have
900 much pride and force Of character 20 continue allow
asg themselves 70 be sold from year year for the
personal interests OF the Wood family. and who became
convinced that only in republic OF ward chiefs,
SAscad oil under Boss Fernandez McKcons aris
socyscy, could their just deserts members Of the
democratic party be attained Last Tuesday, there
fore they assembled in convention and nominated for
Surrogate Robert n. Holmes for Recorder John H. An
thor for Register, General Charles g. Haipna miles
ORelyl; for Supervisor Smith Ely, Jr for Coroner.
wiilam schirmer all Of which nominations except that
81 Mr. Holmes were accurately given as the probable
candidates in the HERALD fortnight All OF these
somluaiioos were made unanimously. some hf,yfour
gate On the first ballot hut Mr. Holmes III. second
halo, received every vote In the convention
NJ Holmes is lawyer OF twenty-five years standing
nj the bar. OF high character very widely known ~
large fortune and was twice elected ard re-ecced 10
the high position OF Grand Master OF the Free aud Ac
eepfed Mssons of tho State OF New York.
john b. Anthem IS lawyer, has served one
" good family, liberal education, at present enjoying
large practice and ls Of the hes, puh speakers In
She city 81 New York-an accomplishment which will 10
81 ronsers service 10 him IN The state campaign and in
Tho series OF ward mass meetings the democratic
pn on proposes 10 hold.
Smith Ely, Jr, has signalizcd himself an honest
legislator IN The present Board OF SUPERVISOR resisting
both IN The Board and at Albany, the new Court House
other sanilar swindes leather merchant in
tho swamp" Of large fortune and win command
wide support on'sde Of party tines from his pas
prigaiier General Charles O. Halpne 4 81 wei knnru
Nv his military record and by bis literary lsbors as
miles OReiily, and a. prominent Journalist " New
yofs .ia u cen be only necessary say Of him that
hs ss been endorsed by numerous force of the
and navy, headed by such names ~ Admiral Farrsgui
aanersi Meade, General Hsvey lnow ,,oycrnor Of con
srcnc"th MAJOR General nix, Captain wordou ,oia iron
ssesl United States Navy nd Others Of the nation
true defenders He will receive along smith Eiv
n, .he earnest support Of such gentlemen Peter
Cooper, Chairman Of the citizens Association Rooert
loosrvei, the msnsgcr thereof. and very many
<s republicans who cfc his record sufficient com.
HcRdaiion for the Office, which Is ri poIrs al
significance.
Vrfvpcr fnr.l Schnfner German cf high prufes-
sioaa accomplishments largely enoyiag the conn.
Aencs OF his class OF citizens, who once before FOR
term, filed the position of Coroner acceptshly
es bis friends claim, cheated OF q
bet by an alteration Of In the sixth
favor u Coroner Collins deceased who the special
fispd OF certain prominent conservative republicans
Usw this really We cannot say. This only sure-
chat by the count OF the poll clerks appointed by the
Police Commissioners Schirmer ,ected b, a small
Put enectus, majority while by the OF County
Gsaeassers-s be,ouging 10 rammany Bal and n.
ssrvafive republican persussonstbe shoe PM on
l,s M her foof n cd h. A
majority eanslly small hui equally eneciHai COLI
~ sos live long 10 enjoy the position and ~chirmer
bzs gos 70 10 through the canvass and election
place which probably OF right be should have
Dted ycsy seo without further THIS nofnua.
0on OF Schirnef 4 rather bitter pill 20 the 1ammany
teasefsL who that be rece yed demory
eoa,snston, cADnos tail 10 endorse him under penalty