The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-02-08
NEW YoRK CORRESPONDENCE.
New YonK Cry, Fen. G, 1868.

Ilo Oul Groupings duu lu upuiltieS vi VIVA
promises to be the most violent political
canvass the country has ever cxperienc
ed. The leading jockeys and "whip
pcrs in " Of the two great rival organi-
zatious which divide the sentiment and
opinions of the people, are now hard at
work stiring up the embers ol party
strife. We shall soon be sent whirling
into another blaze of periodical frenzy.
There is no lack of intrigue, plot and
countersplot among the friends of the
different rival aspirants. Nearly every
prominent man in the State is spoken Of
in connection with the position. The
choice of the Democracy here seems to
be chiefly in favor Of Pendleton, of Oh.
10. Seymour comes next, though it is
known he is not active in the canvass
and Andy johnson follows last, backed
up mainly by the Herald. The Repub.
licaus, generally, favor Chase; some
Senator Morgan, and others Feuton,
who is not without powerful array of
influential adherents, who will back him
up strong against the field. We hear
very recently of Dir. A. +. Stewart, The
rich dry-goods man Of Broadway, and
his candnate, General Grant, whom he
has been urging forward as the "com
ing man"
The entire country, however, is being
flooded with campaign documents by
the friends of the candidates. IL all
these movements finances and taxation
appears TO be lost sight Of altog ether.
We hear nothing about reputation or
canc4lling the government Indebtedness
with greenbacks. The republican par
ty seems to be based entirely upon re.
construction, an will put forth their
nominee in May next. The democratic
policy is no Presidential candidate till
the last moment. They will thus be IN
a position to take the chances Of uniting
all the opposing elements in their favor
in the selection OF a standardSbearer.
The development of their policy will
not be made, however, until some event
shall occur to manifest, unmistakably,
the direction of pu0lic sentiment. On
the other hand the republicans go into
the aanyass with their candidate irrevo-
cably designated. nearly year in aa.
vance, which. heretofore, has ucvcr tails
cd to prove injurious, if not fatal, to eve.
ry party in the country who has attempt.
ed it.
The recently appointed British rep
resentativ to this country, Mr.. Thorn
ton. arrived in this city few days
since from London. Alter presenting
his credentials to the President, he re-
turns for season to remain IA few weeks
with some American relatives of his liv-
ing here. After which be will take up
his residence at the capital. Mr.. Thorn.
tons last diplomatic services were ac.
credited to the Emperor Of Brazil but,
previous to the vacancy caused by the
demise of Sir Frederick Bruce, was on
the eve of transfer to the court Of LIS
bon. The appointment of the new min.
lister, who, by the way, is a man of deci-
ded talent, has been commented upon
very freely by many of the london pa
pers in rather harsh terms, exhibiting IA
great deal of asperity and bitterness of
feeling. This is accounted for lroal the
fact that Mr.. Thornton is what is called
over there a commoner, aud for that
reason, probably more than any other,
he is looked upon unfavorably by the
aristocracy Of Belgravia Square and the
autocrat of the TSm"s The major por.
tion of his life has been spent away from
home in the Queens service hence, his
acquaintance and influence in England
is circumscribcd. The English Premier,
Lord Stanley, must have had sufficient
confidence in his tact and ability, how~
ever, or the new position would have
been conferred upon him. The posi-,
tion of an English representative to the
United States, in diplomatic rank, is
considered only a mission OF the third
class. The highest rank is that of an
envoy extraordinary, with tull plenary
powers the secon1, that Of an embassa-
dor, minister third; chatge0dabuircs
fourth, and so on, down to consul gencr-
al, consul, vice consul, consular agent.
and commissioner, which is the lowest
n grade. Lord Stanley, by accreditine
a minister in rank to our Government
setms to ignore entirely cur claims tc
be considered first class power, in d.
plOmatic sense. The Courts of France
Russia, Austria and Prussia. all have
ENJOYS of the first rank to represent heI
Majesty. Most or our statesmen from
the back.woods seem to be entirely ig,
uorant of such matters Of official diplo
matte etiquette.
Going into bankruptcy, as managed
Under our law, is somewhat expensive
the costs and fees fora voluntary peti
toner amounting TO some SlSG to 1928
and for compulsory bankrupt to be
tween $500 aud $500. The petitions
lodged in the United States Court TO-
this district number $50 up to thi
time; ninety OF these only have reccive(
their final discharge.
ltrcfuires long purse, besides brains
! to govern us nOW.a.dnVS The trpoSnr,