The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-18

Rddic0l.
Robert b. Bullock.
CONGRESS-.

GOVERNOR.
Conservative Rodicol.
John Il. Gordon. Robert b. Bullock.
CONGRESS.
I-Henry s. Fitch j. W. Gift
2-Nelson Tiff. r. II. Whitley.
3-P. w. Alexander. VIM. p. Edwards.
4-Samuel +. Cove. q. A. Lochrane.
5-Henry w. billiard (declinesI Charles III. Prince
6-JOhn ii. Christy John A. Wimpy.
Up. NJ. b. Young. James Atkins
In the last election there were registered o5, 900
white and o., 600 colored voters The white majority
has been undoubtedly increased by the late revision.
Under these circumstances the reconstruction party
relies upon an important element OF white support,
due to the ''relief measures OF the Convention, and
to the location OF the capital in Atlanta. Bullock,
the radical nominee for Governor is native Of New
York. formerly manager of telegraph Office in Utica,
we believe, but resident in Georgia before and
during the war. His opponent was q general In
the Confederate army very popular among the
young men in the State and gathers around
him all the solid elements opposed to negro
supremacy. In regard to the conservative
nominees for Congress we have the following re-
ports:-Frst district, Fl. 8. Fitch, United States
District Attorney for the State, has been selected.
Colonel Fitch is q Northern man by birth, thorough
democrat and fully identified with the people OF his
adopted State. He has been living in Georgia for
nearly three years, has purchased property there,
and, with hs family around him, has cast his lot for
veal or for woe with the Southern people. Second
district, Nelson TIT, who is widely and most
favorably known throughout Southern and South
western Georgia as an intelligent, enterprising
and useful citizen. Colonel Tiff IL q gentle
man Of fine ability, and has had much experience
In the Legislature Of Georgia. lie is thoroughly
acquainted with the wants OF his section OF the
State and win make q valuable and useful member
Of Congress. Third district-Mr. p. W. Alexander.
His friends feel assured that no better selection
could have been made In the district, embracing as
10 does OF the brightest ntelects Of the State
of the South Fourth district-Mr. o. A. Lochrane,
In pronounced witty, versatile and face of Erin,
slightly spread eagle Il Is confidently asserted that
he will be elected, and II the editor Of the
Columbus sun, who knows Judge Lochrane wef is
not mistaken, he win be permitted TO take his seat
and front one at that. In the Firth district we
give the name Of Henry W. Hilliard the democratic
candidate. 1t Is reported. however, that Mr..
Hilliard declines the honor We presume this
to be the General Hilliard who was conspicuous
in Congress during the Mexican war az q repre-
sentative from Alabama and Chairman Of the
Committee on Military Affairs. He removed from
Alabama some time ago and settled with his
family in Georgia. Sixth dlstrict-Mr. J. IT,
Christy, editor Of the Athens Wdtchnadn, In the
candidate. He is q strong man in Northeastern
Georgia and his election In regarded al almost GER
tain. Mr.. Christy is q self-made man and an able
and forcible writer General p. NJ. B. Young Of Con-
federate cavalry fame is the nominee In the Seventh
district He was during the greater part OF the war
under Stuart In the army Of Northern virginia. In
this district the whites are largely In the majority
and It Is presumed that General Young will be
elected. The question Of his admission into Congress
IL another matter.
Judge Jacob R. Davis, a moderate republican. and
Augustus Embree q coored man, are also running
for Congress In the First district
LETTER PROM JUDGE IRWIN.
TO THE VOTERS or GEORGIA.
The sudden withdrawal OF my name as candi-
date for the ONCE of Governor at the approaching
election would seem 70 require some explanation
from me. As many Of you personally know. was
urgently solicited to become candidate by lead
ing citizens of diYerent parts OF the State, ifre-
spective OF political differences or former party
a,ignments Before announcing my name care.
fully examined the Reconstruction acts, conferred
with intelligent members Of the Boards Of Regis
traitor, and consulted the ablcst counsel acces.
sabe 70 me az TO my eligibility for the ONCE and
being satisfied that was eligible my name was
placed before the people as . candidate. yielded
70 the urgent and repeated solicitations TO become
candidate with The hspe. and under the assurance.
NOME and unite the various and dlscordant eie
ments on The issues disturbing the public mind,
msn: fell grateful pride in the facs tSa, the an
Of my name a. candidate for Governor
part Of the State To manner that gave |
indications 0f my success; but |
having been orlciaIy informed that Major |
General Meade did not conceive noe eligible for the Of
Ace, and that n ! should be elected he would |
foeD compelled 10 decline permitting me 70 qualify |
6 not feel willing 10 embarrass the people Of Ge0r.
gia by continuing longer In the ned Under these
promptly Withdrew ir6Ai the csndi-
dacy, In order % give you an opportunity Of uniting
on some one whose eligibility was nn?uesoonabIe. J