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

petitor is tailor by trade but is at present con-
nected with the City Water Department, -
Tenth District comprising the Fifteenth ward, eA-
ceptng the Eighth and Thirteenth divisions.
Colonel Elisha w. Davis, the late member, in de-
fiance Of the guerrilla sheets" and all other auVo-
Gates Of REFORM ia striving to return to Harrisburg
from this district He has been in the Legislature
for some years. and twice served as Speaker OF the
House Among his opponents are the iollowlng;-
j. Edward Reyburn, young lawyer, resiuing la
the Fifteenth ward.
OF the sub post office at the corner of Broad and
Green streets during the administration Of Z. A.
Samuel c. Collin, of the well-know firm Of Col
lns MCLeesteT, is urged TO become a candidate,
but is said to be reluctant Samuel Daniels, the pre-
sent Coroner was for a time an aspirant for the
nomination, but has withdrawn from this years
Eleventh District, comprising the First, Second,
Third, Fourth, Fifth sixth, and Eighth divisions of
divisions of the Twcfta ward and the First and
Second divisions Of the Twentieth ward
William N. Bum, who was awarded the seat in
the last Legislature held for time by Daniel
Witham, Democrat aspres to denomination, and
appears to encounter no organized opposition thus
for. lie is a wood engraver by trade
Tre!fth District, comprising the Eighteenth ward I;
the First division of the Seventeenth ward; the
7 bird division Of the Nineteenth ward and the
Fourth division of the Twenty-hfth ward
Alexander Adaire, the late member, who has
represented this district for four successive years is
not anxious to return to the walks OF private life.
But he encounters formidable rival in
Lieutenant-COlonel Jacob NJ. Davis, who bases his
Claims to the nomination on his war record. He en-
tered the service in 1861 as lieutenant in the 10Th
Regiment lie subsequently became captain in the
goth Regiment and then major; was for long time
prisoner in Libby; subsequently became lieutenant
colonel of the 213th Regiment, and was mustered
out in December, 1865, having made a very credit
able record. Colonel Davis was an aspirant for the
nomination last year, but yielded to the desires Of
Mr.. Adare for denomination on receiving from the
latter, as is alleged pledge that he would find the
way clear for him this year. In support of this
pledge the following card is published by Colonel
Davis friends:-
"PHuADELp pHIA May 49, 1870 whon. il nay concern-
Sa e G 5t @
fall to influence with Colonel Jacob NJ Davis to
get him to withdraw as candidate for the Republican
FAY that he would not no be candidate again & p,OSd & that
An0o 10 DAVIS 'HS S%ENo
AS a counterbast to this Mr.. Adaire has published
card in which, after expressing his belief that he
is justified by his past political record" and citing the
alleged promises and pledges on his part above re-
ferred to, he declares =
'This is a base invention and misrepresentation
Such assertions, in my estimation, not evidence
OF qualification and fitness for the Legislatures; but
1t is SO in keeping with other sayings and dongs that
appear to originate from the same quarter that am
not at all surprised, but resolved for the future
to treat all such efforts at selfaggrandzement with
that silent contempt that my own self-respect de-
mands."
The contest tomorrow between the two compet-
tors is therefore likely to prove remarkably exciting
and bitter.
Fourteenth District, comprising the Seventh and
Eighth divisions OF the Fourteenth ward; from the
Fourth to the Tenth and Fifteenth and Sixteenth
divisions Of the Twentieth ward; and the Eighth and
Thirteenth divisions of the Fifteenth ward.
John Cloud, the late member, is candidate for
denominations and appears to encounter no syste-
Ffteenth District, comprising the First Fourth,
divisions Of the Nineteenth ward; the Third, and
from the Eleventh to the Fourteenth divisions of the
Twentieth ward: the Fifth and Sixth divisions of the
Twentytfth ward; and from the First to the Fourth
divisions OF the Twenty eighth ward.
James Holgate, the late member from this district,
declines to seek a renomination and the prize is
being earnestly struggled for by the following:-
William c. Haines, LAWYER who acted acted as clerk
to the Mayor during Morton McMichaers term OF
Office and has served director of Girard College
and member of the Board of School Control.
Frederick Van Cleve, also lawyer, who accepted
position as Assistant CiySoicitor some time SINCE
while holding seat in the Select Branch Of Councils.
Adam Albright manufacturer, residing in the
Nineteenth ward.
W. II. Sholenberger who is engaged in the hide
and tallow business in Clinton street. above oxford,
and few years ago nearly succeeded in being
elected TO the House from the Thirteenth district
Henry Buckley an employe Of the Custom House,
Lemuel G. zimmerman, OF the Twentieth ward, a
Sirteenh District, comprising the Twenty first
| and Twenty-secOnd wards
| Marshall G. Hong, the late member, is anxious for
| denomination. He is opposed, however, by
| j. A. Storey, OF Manayunk, who is at present a
| Seuenteenth District comprising the Twenty-thrd ;
the First Second, and Third divisions of the Twenty
fifth ward; and the Eighth and Thirteenth divisions
! Of the Nineteenth ward.
Colonel John Clark the late member speaker of
the last House OF Representatives, is not candidate
| for reelection
Watson Comfy, a farmer who has been an alder
man and member OF City Councils and came near
receiving the nomination astyear is again candi-
! date.
Jacob H. Devices, who served in the army as
LieutenantCol OF the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry
also seeks the nomination.
SO does William f. Knott, the editor and proprietor
OF the Holmesburg Gazette, and Mr.. Amos Knight.
Eighteenth District, comprising the Twenty-fourth
! and Twenty-seventh wards, and from the Fifth to
| the Eighth divisions of the Twenty eighth ward.
Captain Robert K. Heryey, the late member, who
lost leg In the service, and last winter frequently
found the rest of the city delegation opposed to the
measures presented by him, is seeking renomina-
! tton. Among his contestants are the foowing:-
Joseph haull, an Alderman in the Twenty-fourth
! ward, and Il tailor by trade.
George c. KOoken, who was formerly an Alder
/ man, and also held position in the Arsenal.
James Miller, who has been for many years Sur
| veyor OF the Twelfth district, and was member OF
| the House in lS64-65
Joshua S. Fletcher an Alderman of the Twenty
/ first ward, who has been clerk in the office of the
| Board OF Revision, and yeBrs ago published daily
| paper called the san.
James Sellers, a claim agent, residing in West
] Philadelphia.
job Pugh, manufacturer Of augers.
William breckenridge, u prominent carpenter, re-
! siding III West Philadelphia.
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS.
Tomorrow afternoon, between the hours of and
O'CLOCK, the Republican voters OF the various cleo
| ton divisions OF the city will participate in the
regular elections for delegates to the various nomi-
mating conventions, which will be held on the follow
| ing nay. Ihere VIII he separate convention Tor
each OF the city and county Offices for the First Sena-
toral District, for each Of the Eighteen Representa-
| 1--WE Districts, and Ward Convention IN each OF
| the lWehty-elght wards, for the nomination OF
| COuncumen and other ward Understanding alto
| gether nity-three conventions. In the Ward Con-
Nehtlohs, each Election Division, whether large or
| smai, ana whether containing host or mere
| handful OF Republican voters is entitled TO two dele
gates, while each OF the other conventions Is made
up OF one delegate from each election division IN
cluded in the city or the district which 1t rules AL
together the fty-three different conventions Will be
Haae @ up Oh about 25OO deegates-a very Respectable