The New York herald., 1869-09-12

Party-Tho Omccs-Thc Judiciary vacan.
cies-The Senatorial Contest.
There ts increased activity manifested In the pre-
paratory work Tor the approaching campaign. In
the coming week the states OF the opposing parties
win be made out and the canvass regularly opened.
At present the majority Of the candidates are fight
ing In tile dark, wasting Q great deal of time and
mourning vast amount Of labor for nothing. A
change, however, VIII be wrought In all this
before the close Of another week. Mr. Peter B.
Sweeny, after few days. rest from the fatigues Of
his return VOYAGE and afier he has had time take
survey Of the political neld VIII wave his magic
wand and at once restore order out Of what at the
present positive chaos.
THE TAMMANY FIELD
Is covered with contestants all struggling for place
and raAying to their aid all the friends and all the
strength they can possibly command and bring to
the front In support Of their claims. For every
once In the GIFT OF the people, and by the
people entrusted to the disposal Of Tammany,
there are numerous claimants. In the fight
over the few higher ofces there are. Of course not
30 many contestants, but there are more diverse
and complicated interests to ADJUST conciliate and
harmonlze than are presented In the wider neld OF
strlfe over the more numerous local oflces.
The candidates for jud dicary and legislative hon.
ors and for the important vacancy in the Board OF
Supervisors have their claims supported by strong
influences and interests that require consideration.
These claims cannot be passed upon rashy. The can.
dldates are all more OF less great men In Israeli
especially in one case that or the wight" that Will
not be appeased Or comforted unless Tammany
knucKles down to MIN IN the little matter OF the
Supervisorship.
In pdssant let us say that If Mr.. Tweed wants q
strong ally in his fight against the shent per shent
chairman OF the Democratic National Committee let
him by all means enlist Mr.. Cohen into his ,use by
Withdrawing his man Roach from the race and then
leave the course clear t0 Cohen, for when Jew meets
Jew thea comes the tug of war; some one must go
to the wall ana In this case 1t Will be the ire
presslbie Jacob Cohen, but the August Belmont
TIE REPUBLICAN FACTIONS.
The republican party, being spit into three Op-
posing lacions-tae Iwenty-second street faclon,
headed by JOhn V. Gridey; the Twenty-t -third pre-
sided over by Rufus Il. Andrews, and the Twen.y-
eighth street faction ma shailed by Edgar Ketchum
has hardly lea TO stand upOn, much less fed to
hight upon. The wnOle contention OF these factions
Is over me Custom House sp0ls, and Is waged with
q yirulence and a bulldog spencerte tenacity
IN serious doubt Of his own safety. He s
charged with favoring the pretensions Of
the iwentysecond street faction and tais accounts
for the milk IN the coooanut OF 80 many OF those
who Sill holu precarious place IN the custom
House. 1t Is said that II ID "an Ill wind that blows
nobody good" And this is happily proved by many
Of the present oce-holders. who only allowed to
hold ON during the pendency Of the triparute ngnt
-" aSie Of the novS and ins
wnat is death to the faction boys Is fun TO the frog
boys; for IN this very conflict OF interests is their
chance OF Keeping on III their present cribs.
THE OUTSIDE DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATIONS.
The Democratic Union party Is also split into OPP
and put himself at the head OF the Democratic Union
party proper there has been new split The
Roosevelt faction-for want OF better name-a
late seeding parry has entered the field and is as
bitterly opposed TO the parent organization as the
worst trends O the latter could DESIRE Tnls Roose-
welt move at the bottom OF which, in fact the
ara
the old rats Of the ships Savage, Waterbury
aud Others Of the same ilk, provided for already
In consideration Of past desertOn and Detection
Is only intended to head OF the Democratic Union
party IN ITS proposed light IN the fall against Tam
many. And mere comes In retrlbutive justice. The
new Mogui OF the Democratic Union party desired
TO make a big show in the coming tight aud to play
or his forces against aii T. the pledge OF Tammany
troer Will be vacant next year, and this is the great
prize that this Triptolemus-too late for his am
0ltion now. even beyond the eleventh hour--comes
into the Held to parey for at the expense OF his fol
lowers.
for ali tDe vacant otices and will receive support
FROM the Mozarters probably, and from q portion Of
the republican factions the latter do not combine
Whether the Roosevelt faction will carry out their
pretence OF party TO the extent OF nominating
THE JUDICIARY vACANCiEs-THR SUPREME COURT.
For the vacancy IN the Supreme court the Tam
present incumbent, Judge Clerke. ex-Juage Leon
ard II. w. Robinson and Abraham X. Lawrence,
Jr. Mr.: James II. Coleman, Coleman, though strongly
refused to allow his name 10 be used In con-
nection with the candidacy for this Office.
Mr. Marrins claims viii be urgently advocated BY
many OF the leading members OF the bar, and az he
has always maintained faithful attitude towards
Tammany, and has professionally proved how Ca
pable ne Is for the ONCE those claims Will receive
the best consideration OF the nominating powers
Mr.. Robinson, 1ormer partner Of the the late John
Van Bulen. has lately entered the field. The fore.
going named candidates comprise the list for the
Supreme Court.
There will be three vacancies on the bench OF the
Superior Court. Two OF these Will be filed by the
present IL ncumhents-Judges McCunn and Friedman.
Inc former Official has commended himself-it might
be invidous to say unexpectedlyto the best wishes
OF former opponents, while nc has justified tue high
Judgment at all times entertained OF MIN by those
without exception, speak unqua1iediy Of his ur-
banity the bench, mis- ready perception OF the In.
legal acumen with which he has rendered all his
decisions since he took bis seat on the bench.
Judge Freedman has proved himself worthy OF the
nomination OF faiDmany and OF the support OF the
party, and has during his term OF Office earned tho
respect and confidence OF the bar and Of the com.
muniiy, and wIll beyond doubt, receive the nom.
nation with the hearty endorsement OF the citizens
to his present office.
For the two years. vacancy following the explra.
ton OF Judge flthian's term Judge George NJ Cur
tss OF the Marine Court is akead OF all competitors
II Ia claimed by Judge Curtiss riends aside from all
the adventtious aid OF political preferences and party
popularity that during the time he has served on the
beuch Of the Marine Court no Judge in any court
has tried more causes to prompt and uai Issue than
he has leaving bei ind alter Term arrears Of
ness; and, IN addition, that he mas been extremely
successful in all appeals taken against bis decisions
These are strong points OF recommendation Ia 20
young Judge. It Is pretty certain, the efore that
Judge Curtiss will receive the nomination. II not
uuested to withdraw in favor OF some one not yet
known an aspirant FOR the ONCE
MIR. Denis Quin, OF the First Clv District Court IL
also q candidate for the Superior Court vacancy.
TgR COURT OF COMMON PLEAS VACANCY.
The vacancy following the expiration OF Judge
Barretts term VIII, from present appearances, be
filed by Justice Frederick f. Loew, the present in
cumbent on the bench OF the Fifth District Court
tcviD. Mr.. Loew viii not 80 much owe his transla-
ton TO the higher and more Important oice In the
superior Court to any affiliations ne may have with
the TamInany powers as to the esteem ana high APP
probation entertained OF HIM by all classes OF nus
fellow citizens At present Mr.. Loew is the only
candidate for this ofice prominently spoken OF.
MARINE COURT
Judge Michael G. Gross Will have the Tammany
nomination. and will receive the unanimous vote OF
tpe citlzeps sa9 even the suppors OF the factions