The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-15

OF the several candidates Tor denomination and OF
tine struggles of candidates for nomination to the
places they would gladly see vacated in proper
order by the present incumbents, who have had, as
the freshmen think. their turn Of Office. AS every
dog Is SAID to have his day. these aspiring .'outs~
would like to these 'Jacks In ofice," the 'nsn
turn tail. and, leaving their several snug berths,
give them chance TO make some profit ana earn
some distinction in the service Of the liberal tax
payers OF the cty-a very worthy and noble aspi-
ration, but which the said 'Ins" most intent on
not gratifying not having in the smallest degree the
interest of said taxpayers at heart except in SO far
as they themselves can contribute thereto by living
on the fat salaries they receive and for which they
religousy reader the smallest amount OF service.
'As bad as things are under us, J" they argue they
would worse under such successors as these can
didates would make, and, therefore, we Will hold ON
If we can and let them come on If they can" Thus
it may be sad OF the present warfare after Offices
that the good Old plan sutfceth them
That those may keep who have the power,
And they shall take who can.
1t is true that the greatest excitement Is over the
police jusJiceslips. The higher offices, the vacan-
cles IN the Supreme Court superior Court Court OF
Common Pleas, Marine Court, Surrosate's Court,
Recorders Court and District Attorneys Office,
must wait the action OF the chief, and candidates,
whether for renomlnatlon or first nomlnaton-new
candidates-can hardly further their interests or
prospects by rushing things.
THE SENATORIAL CONTEST.
Inc contest lOf state senators Is also OF similar
complexion. There are many compromises to be
made, difficulties 10 be overcome ana cancellations
effected before the slate Is finally made up. AS all
this complicated matter must be left to ne genius
and mastery In political wisdom political finesse
of man, the candidates for Senatorial honOrs
aie keeping as coo! us can be expected under the
circumstances. Indeed, there Is but lille for
excitement IN the senatorial contest as yet, there
being but one OF the ex-SenatOrs' seats contested
In the Sixth Senatorial district there Will be con-
test between ex-senator Thomas J. Or amer ana
Charles q. Cornell, the latter eX-Strce. Commits.
and talented ex-senator. Cornell his opponent, has
been through the ropes; was erst much stronger
man, politically speaking. than he Is now; but even
II he retained ali his pristine popularity he could
hardly compete IN the lists for The popular vote Of
the constituency with his younger adversary.
tire when the contest for the successorshp viii be
between Ben Wood and George H.: Purser. The lat
ter Will undoubtedly receive the Tammany nomina-
ton, which, OF course, would in sporting parlance
leave Old Ben "n0wnere."
ln the Eigth Senatorial district there Will also be
sembyman and eX-Speaker Of the Assembly William
Hutchman The latter seems to- have the inside
ira track and the late Of the avorte ~ W.
fate OF H. W. Genet IN the political race to come on
TEE DISTRICT JusrIcEsHlp
1t is In the contest for these offices that the only
perceptibie struggle is going on.
FIRST Dtst'ici.-rhe present incumbent. Justice
Denis Quinn, is candidate for renomlnatIon while
ut the same time he looks Tor the nomination OF
Tammany TO MI a vacancy in the Superior Court
william Maloney. Clerk Of the Board OF Assistant
Aldermen Is opposing him for the denomination to
the justiceshp. Colonel Michael c. Murphy Is also
spoken OF In the same connection.
Second D,sutct-Mr. Kiven, the presen; Justice, is
alright for denomination and reelection, though Mr.
John Hayes, wen known and popular member,
VIII contest the election.
Third DtStTlct-William E. Smith, republican,
went In between two democrnts-Waters and Dusen.
bury--at the last election for civil Justice in this
district The voers remember the FACT ana are de-
termlned to recover their lost ground. J. walker
Fowler, brother OF ex.postmaster Fowler Is sala to
Fourth Dishict-Moses d. Gale, who at present
dispenses justice in this district wishes to mold on
for another term but the fates have decreed that
he should be strongly opposed. John II. iarnett Is
candidate. This district Is composed OF the Tenth
and Seventeenth wards, where there quite
large number OF German voters, so that 1t may be
expected that German candidate will arise to con-
test the district.
PJth Dist7c.-If Mr.. F. W. .Loew fails in getting
the nomination for Judge Of the Common Pleas ne
VIII undoubtedly retain his present position. Mr..
Clerks office, and Mr. william B. Quinn are also
candidates in this district.
.Srn Disrtct. -lhaddeqs II. Lane, now holding
the Justiceshn Will be ren0mnated in this district.
Seventh M u'iG. Justice ]. "A. Stemmler now pre-
sides the destines Of this court no OBJ
lection to continue In tllat exalted position. But
there more rnan one Richmond In the field and
Messrs. j. q. Bushnell, J. d. Reymert and Michael
McUasn are Wiling 70 nrea Az iances with the re-
men are practising lawyers, while Mr.. Mccain Ia
clerk of the District Court over which he wishes TO
preside.
Eighth Districi.--Mr. w. ]. Kane Will no doubt
get the nomination in this district, should he fall IN
being named Tor the Marine Court Mr.. Kane 10
very popular in his district has been school trustee
and Will make an excellent justice lie has large
number OF friends throughout the entire city.
Ninth Dist,lG.-JOsian Porter Is ON the slate at
present for The nomination. Ist,
POLICE JUSTICES.
FIRST Dist'ict.-Justice Hogan will no doubt be
renommated Tor this ONCE.
Second D,s9tc.-Judge Bowling Will retain his
seat here tor another six years.
Third District Senator Norton Is after this place,
and his chances for the Tammany nomination are
considered first class. Deputy Sherln Ignatlus
Nynn Will run Mike pretty close. Mr.. Charles
Blauvet formerly member OF Assembly, and at
present IN the Registers Office s also candidate.
Blauvelt is prominent member OF the democratic
FO,ulA Dlsl,lci.-John Scott, one of Senator
Tweed's rlghthand men, IS certain OF beating Judge
Mansfield the present incumbent, In the race for
the nomination: but Mansfield says he viii run any
way, with or without an endorsement. 7
Fun Dists'ct.-Judge l.. J. Shandley will have
clear course before him in the Fifth for second
term OF olicc. He is one OF the most popular and
efficient or our police magistrates, and can reckon
on an immense majority in his district, no matter
who may run against him. 49,,
Srth Disrto.-There are several candidates for
the vacancy B. n, Blx6y Thomas W; pltman,
court and Ny. Michael Kelly are also mentioned as
candidates.
@reaM Districi.--The "Big Judge' holds high
revel here, and 1t is said that he Will go Tor re-
nomination. Mr.. Joseph Mcguire q well-known Ruc-
tioneer, Councilman Henry Murray and Mr. John
Maserson brother OF the Alderman, are watching
chance step into the shoes OF the, "Big Judge"
who is about ns time rusticatfnR on the other side
OF the Atlantic Those gentlemen think thai Con-
molly ought 10 DE content with ms emouments OF the
REGISTERS Office.
Esghtl Dss,,cf.-The race in this part Of the city
will PROBABLY be the closest and most exciting OF
any That viii, take place next fall. Justice Ledwith
now pres,des over the dcstnes OF the ONCE and u
determined 10 run, 1t matters not which way the
wind blows. Alderman John Hardy Is supposed to
have the inside track for the Tammany nomination.
Peter Dolan Would IKE the place, bus MS chances
are sad 10 DC siaall. -.2
SUPERVISORS.
There VIII be two vacancies In the Board Super-
visors Roche ana smith gong out. The former IS
certain to DC renOmpated, while the latter vacancy
has not yet been definitely determined upon Mr.
Jacob Cohen Il strongly pressed by large numbers or
hs fellow citizens, and several enthusl sslic meetings
have been he'd 10 further his claims.
CORONER.
Mr. SchiImer was elected Coroner on the decease
OF Mr.. Collins. As the Coroner at each election ia
placed In Office for three years. and never for an nm.
expired term this TACT renders the present vacancy
Collin had served two years OF nis time wncp he
died. II appears that Anthony Hartman, from the