New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-04
POLITICAL ASPlRANTy.
OFFICES TO BE FILLED THIS FALL-wHO ARE
CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITIONS. sfsrl

elections OF this Fall the most mportantey held In
this country Not only are the people deeply interested
settling the question TO who shall I'LL the Congress
sona ami State Offices but they eqaly interested in
the ncumbcnts of the county and municipal Offices In
view Of these facts brief Of the candidates on
both sides OF the house may not he uninteresting,
although any mention Of their will be necessarily
brief The most important and consequently tle one
that VIII excite the greatest interest te for ibe
next Two years, and consequently the ust on 'no S WI"
CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR.
The Republican party have made choice OF their oand
date ia the person OF John A. Griswod, q man well
known and appreciated for his sterling qualities both In
public and private life The Democratic nomination was
made at Albany yesterday The asprans were the Hon
John T. Hoffman, Sanford L. Church. William Cassday,
and Henry C. Murphy Mr. Hoffman had the inside
track, the contest being virtually between he and Mr.
Murphy, t having been understood that the others ma
withdrawn their names Murphys friends, IN the eid,
urged his withdrawal and at early hour yesterday tue
telegraph brought the intelligence Of the nomination OF
Dir Hoffman by acclamation
FOR INSTRUMENTATION. l..
The Republicans have nominated Alonzo b. Cornell,
and have placed his at the masthead In connection
with Mr. Griswold The Democrats have nominated
Allen G. Beach OF JeffersOn.. ...- ell. b.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONERS. ..I... .I5H I
The nominee of the Republican PARTY is Alexander
Barkey man thoroughly posted in canal matters. On
the Democratic of the house Oliver Bascom Of Wash
iDgtOn County has been nominated tI v
FOR STATE PRISON INSPECTOR D .' .
The Republicans have made choice Henry a. BarDum.
David B. Mcneil Is the Democratic candidate, l .f
FOR CLERK OF APPEALS.
We have the name OF Campbell IT. Young as one OF the
acknowledgements OF the Republican party. The Dem
ocracy presented array OF asprnts for that
office headed by p. o. Perrin who the winning horse
in the race for nomination.
JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT.
The Hon. George g. Barnard the present incumbent is
tio naT fOr
and from present appearances he will receive the
voice Of Tammany. Samuel H. GarvIn, Judge OF the
Superior Court spoken OF candidate bat sun-
derstood that he has gracefully retired This leaves the
field entirely Judge Barnard, other candidates.
mentioned 40 far as the Democrats concerned. The
Hon Freeman j. Flthan aud Edgar Ketchum are spoken
OF the Republican candidates. Mr. FIthlan was ths
Republican candidate last FAIL his opponent being Judge
CardOzo. Mr.. Ketchum Is at present the Register IN
Bankruptcy for the Xth Congressional District aud was
johnson. He was alsO formerly OF the Loan Com
for this county and Is one OF the aoest lead
ers Of the Republican party.
CITY JUDGE.
In the ranks Of the Democratic party there but
three names offered candidates for the position Of City
Judge they being Abraham u. Russell the present In
cumbeDt, who asprant for reDomination Cunning
3. Bedford, IT, esq., Assistant DstrictAttorney, and
judge T. ]. STANDBY, Police Justice at Essex Market
Police Court. Mr.. Bedford Is young man OF splendid
abilities and has hosts of friends who confident OF his
success, ana 1T their prdHeh U
thing he is pretty OF receiving the nomination lie
is fyOrte among the Democracy ana his services
during tue Ionr yearS at ne ls nI s pgaeS p a
that his public life is well known aud needs no COMMENT
record speaks for Itself Judge Russell the present
incumbent has also many friends, who whether they
doubt his not speak confidently OF hs chances
has iled one term Of Office at Essax Market and Was
clerk u the Marine Court u years lie was nominated
TO run. Some weeks since at meeting in the sey
enth Ward. a resolution was unanimou,ly adopted TO
gopticman The Republican candidates viii probably he
aud John We Prominent meab5r Of tie Repa5
hcan party.
.. FOR REGISTRAR
The Republicans will probably nominate Gen Patrick
Jones present appoutee and Incumbent Of the Office
provided he be induced TO accept It, The proceeds OF
the Office during appointment are presented
by him tho family OF Gen. Halpne Iu the OF the
probably be endered 10 VIII. m Il. Mckinney. present
Register In the Croton Aqueduot Department. and the
candidate nominated two years for Registrar and
who retired In favor OF Gen. H,pine. The Democratic
candidates VIII undoubtedly he DEthering Mike Connolly,
the big Judge who has sold himself To TammaY Tor that
consideration. EXAiermdn Thomas Conan and ex-Al-
dcnan Joseph Shannon are also spoken OF In connection
with the Office. ....
FOR coScRrss
IVth Disiek-This strongholds OF the De
mocracy nevertheless every inch % ground will DO
contested the Republican party will give the enemy
square sandup fight, even here. The Republican nomi-
nation Will probably be rendered Nathan Kingsley esq
OF the strongest men inthe Republican party on the
Democratic side, tho ofJohn Fox Will Doc presented
for denomination, will also that OF Morgan Jones' who
held the position formerly.
Vh DisridL-Gon. Nelson b. Taylor WIN probably re.
ceive the Democratic nomination IN this District He
served through the Late war and was also captain IN
the Mexican war. He elected Congress the term
before John Morsseys election, aud that gentle
MANS opponent during the last election Tho Repub-
Doan candidate for nomination. win DO Eneas Elliott esq
who two years Hgo candidate for the sano position
I'M ftfa m s..ff hal =
Spencer hls been mentioned as We probable eandate
of the Republlcan party bn Mt spencer II Is sud posi-
The that will DO brought most prominently before
the Convention VIII be- those Of VIM b. Alexander ADra-
hmm Lent orf lie VII accept OF itCOL Frederick A.
Conkling. Among the Democrats the name OF Sunset
Cox appears most prompeut although Emmanuel b;
oppose the nomination Of the Ohio importation, probably
with eye 10 their own interests. "a.
YIN Dish-iot-It Is the intention OF the lead.
liam T Ashman the nomination for this dis
date for the Senate year ago Among the Democrats
Chandler the present Incumbent appears to be the IA
Creamer Harvey G. Caulhs aud Charles @. Cornell, late
Street Commlssloner, VIII urge their claims
the Democratic nomination by aclaati0n Ia the district
Elliott c. COwdn IS the most prominent spoken OF
IyM DisTfci-who for n moment doubts that Fernan-
do Wood will be renomnated by the Democracy flo may
have to contend once more with his old opponent, WI
liam A. Darling tho undouDted choice OF the Repubn
cans. 81 H
Tho question OF candidates for Assembly has not yet
been prominently discussed, aud but few names have
been suggested with any probable to believe that
they will receive the nominations The only
have thus far been able 10 obtain candidates FOR
ination follows: In the Seventh Assembly District
John Calvin for reflection. and Timothy j. Campbell
who was In the County Clerks oice. In the Eighth AS
semby District we have the name OF VIM. Schoss inter
prefer 1T Essex Market Court and for eighteen years
resident OF that district These names are all connected
with tho Democratic party. the Republicans deeming II
prudent 10 Mold of for while yet. This concludes the
Lat OF Offices to DO filed In the November election.