New-York tribune., 1870-10-10
TIE TIGHTEENTH DISTRICT.
7ditor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: have read your recent comments on
he bolt in this district and agree with you that the
tnuancc Of the same usres the election Of Democratic
member Of Congress in November. The condition OF
affairs Is deplorabc This district is one Of the close
ones OF State which the Democracy hope TO gan and
from present indications think they will have an easy
victory The bolt Is more serious than majority Of the
citizens Of the district anticipate. Some Of the most
energetic Republicans Of the district opposed TO Mr.
Marvin and is confidently asserted that towns Of this
county which have heretofore given large maortes for
our ticket, will give the bOlter's candidate more
votes than the regular nominees will receive. The
kSiculty arises partially from personal prejndees and
partially from the action OF Mr Marvin last Fall 1t is
not 10 be denied that be bOlted various Republican can
ddBtes at different times; and the Democratic Member
of Assembly from the ia District Of Saratoga County
gained by his aid at the election year He
aided Senator Blood, his seat in the Legislature
and in fact defeated the party throughout the entire
District His friends urge In defense that be was forced
60 such action by certain dctatoral editor resident at
earsoea SIi1ngs, VINO ASSUMED tne t, 1 ~
directing the Affairs Of the party ID the district Ius
man, Mr. ". NJ. Potter, is now a leading boiter'
having disposed Of his share in the newspaper, which
Nnkean the boiling candidate, is officer Of the State
well known IL this vicinity. and will receive votes
than any other whom the bOters might have chosen
Tckon themselves successful II Mr.. Marvin be defeated.
They admit that their action is suicidal and that
President Grant VII need every Republican member OF
Congress that can be elected but their personal prju
cs overcome ali desires for party success and they
willing that the Democrats should carry the day without
sny threatening opposition. About the regularity of Mt
Esrviu's Nomination will say nothing. He was nomi-
mated by the regular Convention, and that IS enough
Now the question f., How this break IN the ranks
we heaedi Ought candidate % withdraw IN favor
OF the Others No, for that would be bad as before
KhsE then can be dOnei Ought both candidates 70 WD
draw Yes say; and then let third man be chosen
think that s the way TO settle all dssensoRs
which may have arisen, and the plan which VIII be
Ict Of peace but yet il is small. MI Marvin would
have declined probably week ago, II certain pet7Rog R
gng individuals had not held nm up snu natIeo In
Isdecnnaton would certainly have resulted ~ SIM
lar proceeding on the part o. le % DSs sS oS
for a whom al would support. MI Marvin SUI
one of whom Is q United states official think that
petition would De received favoraD-a petition 10 eci
would not De surprised II one were Circulated Ia th'
With the present state Of things defeat is certain not
withsandng the fact that she Democrats have veal
candidate in the eld and IL ought not 70 be said thai
Republicans wufuly permit Democrat to be sent Il
Congress TO tramnel the glorious Administration o.
have no doubt that both sides foster some spirit
Cancellation and that spirit viii be shown IL an emer
6e S65g CANDIDATE i put forth TO scare the rega
candidate and think it s for the good OF the party tAa
Mr. Marvin should permit himself " be easily scared
SayatCga Springs oct ., l5IO =.
wESTCHEsTER-FIRsT ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.
TO me EdttOr OF The Tribune.
SIR: Your leader Of to-day, "AvOid Wha
the Enemy Wants suggests piece Of good advice to tn
taxpayers Of the First Assembly District Of Westcheste
County and they best DC reached through The TRB
USE Last year the Republicans Of this district nomi
mated for Assembyman the Hon. Edward Haght
M c.; and, although he was palpably counted out
by the Judges Of Election, who gave his competitor
majority OF little hundred votes, he nevertheless
reduced the accustomed Democratic majority, by thei
own confession 145O votes strong exhibit OF ms per
sOn3l popularity.
The Democr Is have had trouble among themselve
fris year and have put in nomination no
.rI
concerning whom comment is needless, but another
euiiaT impOr alton. This result was doubtless con
uiyrd at by our taXpayiug Democrats, with view OF
further dscredtng the Ring nominations.
Now, should straight out Republican pOntlcmn Dt
nominated side, the Democracy will surely con
oeutrate sufficiently give for our Representative al
ALBANY, Col. Mooney, lis alter egO the district Is
overwhelming against US while it H. almost certain that
by nominating "a sound war Democrat and taxpayer
Ike Sir. Hagnt, avoid a repetition Of such dis
gr4ae loss. Shall make another trial with
Mr. Haightt He certainly has deserved well OF US IN
ways than one. NEsICHEsIEE.
Men York, Oct. c, 1870.