The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-07


Colonel A. II. Reynolds, Of the Twenty-sxth ward,
who served during the war i'm the Scott Legion. He
mas never we believe, held any ponIlcal posGlOn, %
carpenter by trade, who the competitor OF David
Better last year for the position of Alderman in this
FOR CLERK OF QUARTER SESSIONS
the following Republicans announce their readiness
to go before the people:---
Samuel p Jones' Jr, an Alderman of the Ninth
ward who served during the war In the 12lst Reg-
ment OF Pennsylvania Volunteers and lost a leg by
Isaac Mcbride, Of the Twenty-sxth ward, the chief
clerk of Mr. John @. Butler, the present Incumbent
who also held the position OF chief clerk to Mr. Butler
when the latter was Chief Coiner of the Mint, and
was formerly a clerk in the office OF Receiver OF
Taxes.
John Given, OF the Seventh ward, who few years
ago gained considerable notoriety by the manner in
which he secured certificate Of his election as Clty
Commissioner, and who at present acts as "mine
host" Of Shinn's Hotel, on Broad street, above
Thomas Ashton, of the Twentieth ward, who has
been tipstan in the Court Of Quarter Sessions Tor
many years.
Among the Democratic aspirants are the follow
ng:-
a deputy under Colonel Peter G. Ellmaker, the
United states Marshal during the time of the last
administratO
Philip H. Lutts Of the Sixteenth ward, doing busi-
ness printer at Fourth and Chesnut streets, and
standing candidate for several years past for any
position for which he might have the chance OF being
William D. Kendrick, of the Tenth ward, doing
business as pawnbrOker at No. 224 South Third
street. We understand that like Mr.. Samuel
Nathans he has closed out his business to enter upon
the canvass for this nomination.
John p Ahern, of the Third ward, well known as
manufacturer Of the ardent, and who was Deputy
Sheriff under eX-Sherin Magee.
Robert ID. Sberrard, Of the Ninth ward, dealer in
liquors at No. 1923 Filbert street.
Thomas McQuillin, of the sixteenth ward, dealer
in liquors at No. 1895 North Second street.
FOR PRoTHoNoTARY OF THE DISTRICT COURT
the following Republicans deem themselves fully
quahed:-
Captain William K Hopkins of the Fourteenth
ward, who served in the 7th Regiment of the Penn
sylvania Reserves, and now keeps drinking saloon
at No. 416 Library street. He was a candidate for
the same position three years ago.
William b. r.. Selby OF the SeeOnd ward, who has
been member OF Select Council, and is at present
the outdoor agent of the Guardians of the Poor.
Aaron X. Dunkel, of the Ninth Ward, one of the
proprietors of the Sunday Republic newspaper, who
entered the army as private soldier in the 18th
Regiment Of Pennsylvania volunteers, was pro
made a captain in the i1sth Regiment. For nine
months he was an inmate OF Libby Prison.
prominent candidate for the Democratic nomi-
William f. Scheible OF the Twentieth ward. a
dealer in awnings and stencils at No. 40 South
DR.. Henry r. Llnderman, of the Twelfth ward,
who was Director OF the United States Mint during
the johnson regime and previously to thatwas en-
gagged in business as a broker.
FOR SENATOR FROM THE FIRST DISTRICT,
which comprises the First, First, Second, Third, Fourth
publican aspirants are the foliowng:-
Joseph X. Lyndal, who retired from the office OF
CITY controller few months ago. Mr. Lyndall is
prominent member of the Fire Department, being
President OF the Weccacoe Fire Company
Colonel William McMichae, a son of eX-Mayor
Morton McMichael a lawyer by profession and quite
prominent in our recent political campaigns as Pre-
sident of the Republican Invincbles. Colonel
McMchael has been collector of outstanding mercan-
tile taxes and an assistant assessor of internal
revenue.
the position of general baggage agent and detective
of the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Rail
William w. Watt, who years ago filed the position
of Tax Collector in the old Cedar ward was subse-
,lNarT fhD apfa tiyng
and since his retirement from that position has been
| extensively engaged in manufacturing
William NJ. Moran, who is well known in journal
istic and especially in political circles, and has re-
Gently been appointed Superintendent OF Warehouses
| by Collector Moore, OF the Custom House.
On the Democratic side it appears to be generally
understood that the nomination will be received by
| Samuel Josephs, of the Fourth ward, member OF
the last House of Representatives and principal par
ticpant in the great 'emon act" which contributed
so largely towards impressing the public with the
belief that the lower branch OF our State Legislature
| has become one of the gravest and most dignlled
| bodies Of the kind in the country.
| FOR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Republicans who aspire to become members
of the House OF Representatives at Harrisburg are
classified as follows according to- their districts
First District, comprising the First ward and all OF
the Twenty sixth ward excepting the Seventh and
| Eighth divisions.
George Walker, formerly clerk in the arsenal,
and at present an inspector OF gas meters.
L. b. Thomas, q teacher OF music, who was en-
! pOyed in the Tax Receivers ONCE for some time.
William s. lrwin who was at one time employed
in the Custom House. at another time in the Office of
the Clerk of the House of Representatives at Wash
ington, has frequently attempted to secure nomi-
nation, and In 1866 ran as an independent candidate,
| receiving grand total OF 407 votes.
r. z. ticks, who served in the army as Captain in
| the list Regiment Of Pennsylvania Volunteers, re-
signing his position in the Office of the Water De-
partment. His business is that Of plumber and
Ras-htter this at present being made subordinate to
| that Of highway contractor
| j. w. n. Newlin, young lawyer, who resigned
| the position OF Assistant to AttOrneyGeneral Brew
ster some months in consequence OF the popular
camor created by his very fantastica opinion on the
| case OF the negro Alexander, who had been con-
| demned to death for murder.
| George w. Clark, who closes the list in this dis
trct, follows the calling OF farmer down in the
| Neck"
Fourth District, comprising the Seventh ward, and
the Seventh and Eighth divisions of the TwentysXth
| ward.
ture, which is all that the people need TO know about
| him, is a candidate for denomination. Among his
| opponents are the following:-
William Elliott one OF the Trustees OF the City Gas
| Works
Clarence Burden, young lawyer.
Joseph Brady, the Keeper of u hotel at the corner
OF Seventeenth and South streets
SiDth District, comprising the First, Fourth, Fifth
Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth divisions of the Sixth
ward and the divisions of the Ninth ward from the
Colonel Charles Kleckner, the member in the last
| Legislature, who was recently appointed store
| keeper under the Federal Government and who
formerly kept the St. Charles Hotel, at No. 62 North
| Third street.
Charles II. Elliott who transacts the business OF
| q coal shipper
Hector iTyndae Fenton, young lawyer.
Albert ii. Mershon, who has been member of
Common Council and school director, and Is en-
gagged extensively in the manufacture oi furnaces at
Twelfth and Fibert streets.
Robert Graham, a grocer, doing business at No.
| 1926 Market street
| j. West Brown.
| Seyenth District comprising the Thirteenth ward,
and the Fifth and sixth divisions OF the Fonfteenth