The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-05
BROOKLYN CITY POLITICS.

The past week has been one OF considerable actv-
ity among the political circles and cllques Of both
parties in Kings county, and has been fraught with
movements Of momentous and vital importance to
the interests OF place seekers and the issues OF the
canvass generally. The republicans have, with rev
minor exceptions, completed the r ticket, and have
placed in nomination the names Of such OF their ad
herents they conceive VIII best subserve the veal
OF the party in securing the largest share OF the
votes OF the democratic malcontents-who are by
no means scarce in Brooklyn. The ticket nominated
FROM II 1t does not increase, their chances, slim
though the latter are, in November.
The democratic managers OF the General Commit
tee have very judicousy, 1t would seem, deferred
holding their primaries or conventions up to the pre-
tide OF public opinion which has set in against the
arbitrary exercise OF power exered by two or three
Ser The ee
has been brought about however, and few bold
spirits OF the opposition faction OF the party have
taken the initlatory steps towards remedying the
evil by "discountenancing fraud In primary elections
and by requiring that all democrats shall have an
vote without fear or favor aud by honorable means
70 place In nomination for local positions men who
the principles which the democratic Association OF
Kings County" recent organization sustained and
advocated BY Mayor ka,bneiscn Thomas Faron ;:
m is' has been inaugurated seasonably, before
1t is believed, great effect upon the old
regime by upsetting many little antcipations which
rule is strong in Its base and though it may totter
and fall by degrees, yet It Is not an easy task here,
and skill patience and perseverance alone can &C
the General Committee seek to avert any
strong influence which this new faction may
reason for their apparent hardness. On Tuesdav
evening next they WILL however, MAKE arrange
s sa SeS 70 ssiSI
day next. The new association alluded to consists
Of three delegates from each seymour club In the
county, and presents o formidable front TO the old
committee in the present campaign. They have
made no selection OF candidates thus far.
Thomas Kinsea and John @. schumacher are about
even in the race for the democratic nomination for
Congress In the Second district while Demas Barnes,
the present representative that district in Congress-
has reconstructed his previous determination OF with
drawing, and has signined MS Intention TO go IN and
win,n II the latter be possible. Schumacher has the
advantage OF either OF his opponents In some re-
spects in s'the higher circles" while Kinsela has
many warm adherents and not q few enemies.
flrst for william 4. Robnson's position as represent
alive In the House OF Representatives from the
Third district. Mr.. Robinson urges his claims for
rejection Notwithstanding and would poll very re-
spectacle vote, should he run.
Alderman James 0'Brien, OF the Sixth ward, Is the
favore with "the powers that be for the office OF
Comptroller, and Is personally popular Deputy
Comptroller Levi Faron, brother OF the present In
cumbent is manipulating the party wires to the best
Of his acknowledged ability to encompass this posi-
ton with varied prospects OF success being In dis
repue with 70 powerful leader OF the defenders Of
Isaac Badeau, Collector OF Taxes and Assessments,
win probably receive the nomination for another
term In his present lucrative ONCE, which Is also
sought after by Charles Tumey, ex-Street Commits
sioner.
The Authorship, Treasurership and other city,
county and State Offices, have asprants still in the
persons OF those previously named In these columns,
and the scramble Is q lively one
The following Is the ticket put in nomination by
the republicans during the past week.
Second Congressional Dtshict-Charles s. Bel
lows.
Tnird Congressional Disu1ct-Samuel Booth ex
Mayor.
CITY TICKET.
C0mpfr0uer-John L. Spader Twenty second ward.
Auditor-MajOr James McLeer.
collector or TureS-Supervisor Frederick Scholes.
C1tV Tedstuef'-J0hn ]. Studwel,
Police JtIstice-Colonel John z. Adams, Eighth
ward.
justices or the Pedce-First district, John Cookie
Sixth ward Second district, Charles Frost, Third
ward.
COUNTY TICKET
District Att0rnep-Georre u. Reynolds.
CUrUners-Second district Captain John n. B.
Smith. First district, Captain William Ii. Miller.
Superfntende,,ts OF TIE P0or-John Montgomery
ana Andrew Hegerman.
ASSEMBLY.
First districtJoseph u. King, OF the Second ward;
Second district-no nominations; Third district-no
nomination; Fourth district-William Richardson;
Firth district-James X. Alluban; Sixth distuct-no
nomination Seventh district no nomination;
Eighth district-C0lonel David T. Austen; Ninth
dlstrict-Captain Edward Forn.