The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-23

the Chicago Post states that the nomination Of
Lewis d. Campbell py the democrats OF the Third
district OF Ohio, against General Schenck, must be
regarded az favorable to the republicans. Mr..
Campbell was the standing wing candidate for Con-
gress In the district years ago-when It was not
constituted now-and used to be regularly beaten
by John b. Weller the most successful rabble
perhaps that America mas ever produced. In those
contests Mr.. Campbell was wing Of free soil ten
Gencies. This IL straw that Will probably not
break that Campbell's back.
Says the Boston. Erpress:-"wend Phillips won't
stand against George B. Lorlng. The former loves
his $500 night lecture money well, and hyDo-
critical Lorng win get punished at the polls worse
than he Furnishes his brandy bottle dozen times
day." The Express probably talks little Too fast,
DR.. Loring IL an estimable gentleman IN private
life. and what he don't know about farming Is not
worth knowing Ii the democrats nominate good
and popular man for Governor they may whip both
Wendell Phillips and DR.. Lonng Tout OF their
boots" But where Is Governor Claim all this time
The Hornellsve IN. W Tribune states that Ham,
ilton Ward, member OF Congress from the Elrnira
district is now pcrambulating every nook ana cor
her OF Steuben county, urging upon the faithful the
necessity Of being returned to Congress- His prin-
cipal opponent In the republican party is Henry
Sherwood. Where IS Ex-Governor Randall aud the
democratic nomination from this district2
The Paducah (Ky.l Kentatccid's dominates John Q.
A. King for Governor. The idea that any one bear
ing the name OF John Quincy Adams should become
Governor OF Kentucky Is certainly rather novel.
John ID. Brandon, OF Huntsville, Is recommended,
In the Montgomery ADVERTISER for the office OF Attor
ney General OF Alabama on the democratic ticket.
The Montgomery (Ala.) Journal says--Dr. Wal
drop, democratic representative OF washington
county In the last House, recently assassinated.
Some person concealed shot him. A committee of
private gentlemen, his friends, investigated the
lection Of tho murderer. Where the judicial
authorities OF AlabamaY What has q committee OF
private gentlemen" to do with clear Of assas-
snation unless 1t Is to execute Lynch law9
When Congress adjourned General Schenck went
nome and caused the statement TO be published far
and wide that he would not be q candidate Tor re-
election. The reason given for this course that
he was too poor and could afford 1t. Five thou
sand dollars was not enough to support him at the
national capital. He wanted an opportunity TO
make more money for his support The Harrisburg
poverty IL merely assumed, that his loud boasts OF
public virtue are only sham. "My dear Children"
pathetcaly exclaimed an ancient rat, "a am about
to throw or the cares OF public duty and return 20
private Lille. find that my poverty Will not permit
me longer 10 MAINTAIN the expense Of Official station.
Be virtuOus and you win be happy" WIpng his
eyes with his ancient tail the venerable rat retired
from the presence Of his family, VINO were much
affected at the parting. But one of Them more
curious than the rest sought out the retreat OF the
self in great ONO cheese 1t appears that SchenCks
ruse has mad the desired effect