The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-30
NEWARK CITY POLITICS.

Republican City Convention Yesierdny-
Mayor Ricord and the Old Ticket Re.
nominutcd-Lct ssBrothcrly'' Love Com
tinue-The Democratic Position.
The most important political problem In Jersey
Just now pending the November election is centred
in the Newark Charter election, which taxes place
next Tuesday week, the 10th Of OCTOBER The result
of that days WORK will have very i'm
portanr bearing on the State election three weeks
after. Last year the city went Overwhelmingly
republican from causes which have been already
explained in the HERALD. This year, however. mat
tiers have been changed greatly In both parties.
The republicans are considerably split up In many
Of the wards and the nomination OF Mr.. Walsh for
Governor largely tended to dampen the ardor Of the
party, while, on the contrary, the democ-
racy are In fine fighting trim, and are In
high hopes Of turning the tables on their
adversarles. democratic victory IN Newark,
even by the smallest possible majority, would
be hailed throughout the State as sure harbinger
OF victory In the important contest of the Gov
ern0rship. It would infuse new life into the party
from Atlantic to Cape May. In like manner
would o republican victory materially assist the
dropping spirits OF the State republicans and help
their cause immensely. In view Of these clrcum-
stances very hot struggle is imminent for the New
THE REPUBLICAN CITY CONVENTION
was held yesterday when, as FULLY anti cipated the
present incumbent, Mayor R1c0rd, was ren0mln.
aied Daniel poda for Tax Commssioner, and G.
ter once there was quite o little strug.
gle. the German element claimed it
and after Q sharp tight carried it by two majority
for Joseph Bretterly q German. After his nomina.
ton had been made unanimous, however, he
appeared and declined In favor Of Barnet. There Is
very much feeling over the matter the Germans
feeling that they have been betrayed on all sides.
THE DEMOCRATIC SITUATION.
As has before been stated in the HERALD the de-
mocracy Of the city have undergone thorough
reorganization since year ago, and healthy lee-
ing pervadcs The entre party that ~ n order to
is vitality important that responsible and fully
acceptable men only shall be put In nomination on
city and ward tickets The leaders and the rank
the largest desire 10 be governed accordingly. Now
that the question Of the republican Mayoralty
nominee has been positively settled in accordance
with general expectation the next and greatest
question Of the hour Is
"wnO WILL THE DEMOCRATS PUT UPW
During the past week there have been many
names urged. Mr.. William Camp, Mr.. Thomas w.
Dawson, Mr.. John @. Littell, Dr. J. A. Nichols and
the leading spirits OF the party, but as the day OF
the Convention approaches-next Monday-the cur
rent seems to be surgtng strongly in favor OF the
McGregor. Though he has never held any political
always been an ardent supporter Of democratic
faith. Personally he Is very popular and the
fact of his not being political hack, always up for
office OF some kind. would will win MIN large con-
sentative vote. Mr.. McGreg0r Is man Of tnd0mi-
table energy and Is famous for carrying through
a successful issue any matter he may take hold Of
given the nomination. In view of the excellent
morale Of the democratic party and the very serious
dssensOns among the opposition ranks, together
with strong popular tendency 10 change, lnde.
man as McGregor Newark will undoubtedly be
'redeemedn ten or twelve days hence.