The New York herald., 1871-10-30

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enemy. as well as every other Of MS class wouid
not only cast his vote in my favor, but would ear
nes strive r my Sat would be
almost II not entirely, unanimous; and, indeed y
absolutely certain that scarcely hundredtn part Oh
the suffrage would be cast against me, excuuIn8
votes ext0rted by the threat and dread OF starva-
ton. from tnat very class between whom ana my
THE sTRONGEsT TIES OF AFFECTION AND RESPECT.
A thousand or more workmen, born In tne green
pubic pub employment en- and depend on the continuance
OF that employment for the support OF themseiveS
and their families durnG the long NOV sa a
pose that the power OF dismissng or retaining tnem
remains and will remain In the hands OF the corrlp-
poll and
CLOSELY WATCHED BY POLITICAL HIREIINas,
vote AGAINST me- ana under color Of the Vote thus
cast false count by inspectors selected TO perform
the knavish deed could prevent my return. fhave
the most thorough conviction that an enormous ma
jority will be certified for Tweed IN this way. II is
possible that the facilities for such vany are less
In rural district than in the city proper; IS
possible that the infamy to result from defeating IN
this way q candidate SO well known as mysen
might deter. but 1t only through the operation OF
causes like these that the trumvirate could be pre-
vented from returning their candidate, whoever ne
might be, or however stained with notorious moral
Viewing your proposals IN this light, and before
looking lurther, was induced to think that ought
to accept the nomination. II elected, supposed
could serve you faithfully and diligently; II de-
feated, the opprobrlum now resting upon your OPP
myself personally nor honor to my rival could result
In any event. other considerations, however, de-
manded attention; they have received II, and the
cANSoT CONSENT TO BECOME A CANDIDATE.
! VIII bricny state my reasons. IN the first place.
l am likely 10 find full occupation for all my time
and my utmost powers IN the Attorney ten
eras legal proceedings s aganst, aae ea,e ro1peas
galns are now laundering at the gates OF
the treasury and ale determined to continue
their lniquous career through the agency OF raudu.
lent canvasslng and corrupt legislation. Secondly,
the position III which, without my own seeking, l
am placed, as the adviser anu prosecutor OF these
proceedings demands that should be exempt from
even the cOor OF any personal interest Events Will
show incOntestably my perfect dlsnterestedness IN
all that have done or may do FOR the public IN This
position.
OF any has resulted will result 10 me. HOW
ever inapI the suggestion, some honorable persons
might think that seat in the Assembly had
was sought as a sIeppng-stone to higher DIS,
tinctions. Even this feeble and uniounueu
Therefore determined to decline candidacy for this
any other office. Unless the republic Is rretrev-
ably doomed to perdltion there are other honest
men IN sufficient numbers and OF competent ability
to I'LL all Its offices. Whatever Of knowieoge, skill
and Judgment IN law, in legislation, or In any de,
partment OF human effort may possess, are, and
while lie lasts will be, at my counirys service, and
can De employed Dy me III private station with
equal, II not greater advantage to the pubic than
In any Office. II the people should elect an honest
Legislature my best Efforts Will be at IT'S command
seat as a legislator Is not necessary to this pur
pose II already purcnased candidates should be
returned ana form the majority no good law could
be obtained by any human means
Whatever may be done IN TINS city Dy 'naC laise
canvassing winch Is the last dlauOlcal resort or
Official vilany, 1t may yet be hoped mat an nonest
majority OF the country members Will Degih tue
session bV determining the right To contested seats
And II need there shall be, the corrupt returns VI
tine New York city trlumvirate may he passed upon
together as presenting single question: lnls ira
oil the conspratoIs together on one 1ndictnen M
would prevent them from voting each Tor the Others,
and, II truth ana justice should demand 1t, would
In the result involve them In CONVICTION lor tueir
jecion. ,
am, dear sir, with great respect, yours truly,
Gil. O'CUNUR.