The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-03
the JERSEY DEMOCRACY vIcTolIoUs.

Mlddlesex Comfy Carried ~ the Un,errtnos.
1t has already been stated In the HERALD
that some six weeks or 30 ago mr.. Fsrr'
the republican Sheriff OF Middlesex county,
New Brunswick, died, leaving vacant the
shrevalty. Tue custom of long standing mas
been to allow the successful man % remain
IN once three instea Of year, be he republican
or democrat, so that he might become at once uselu
to himself and tho county. On the demise OF Mr.
Farr the republicans claimed that 10 them belonged
exclusively the right OF Milling the vacancy. The
democracy, on the other hand, declared the once
belonged to the man and not the party and from
this arose fierce political squabble among tne OPP
posing parties. The republicans nominated q
Snediker soninaw OF the deceased man, VINO had
been his deputy, did ali The business during MT.
ina ssas az mes sns In n
the democrats kl led two birs with one stone-they
chose a democrat and paid debt OF grantude 70
upon the matter was held on tuesday, and resulted
In an overwhelming victory for the democrae:
sSs va: ss1 a.. and na n sas county Ss
genera election last year tr. Lew u. Jarrard. the
o ~ ns rssa y
Is regarded as very significant coming just few
months In advance Of the general eection. wnen Q
Governor, Assembi,men ana Senators from bergon.
Cumberland. Hudson. Mercer. Morris and Ocean
counties will be chosen. Democrats regard the
prospect ~ Immensely cheering.
Tho Hudson County Seaatsrship.
Since the consolidation Of the Hudson county
democracy and the selection OF John r. MCPHERSON
for the Senatorial nomination the republicans have
been IN as al plight. During tho past tow years The
HERALD's predictions on the political contest In
New jersey have been verified to the letter. Last
year Inc rising OF the young democracy and the
complete overthrow Of the Old democracy
were foreshadowed two months ahead Of the
election. although nine OF ten men In that Stat
believed TRIUMPH OF the republican party next to
impossible. 1t can now be stated that ia tho en-
SUING election the democracy Will redeem Hudson
county by the largest majority ever give there.
Never was toe democracy unit ed before. The
'Ot" ana the "yOung' branches have buried the
hatchet for the time beng firm resolved to render
an emphatic verdict AGAINST tho Bumsted clique
ncan party mad fair trial. but nev0r
was public confidence more glievOusiy misplaced.
Bninsted boosted repeatedly IN Trenton That he
himself PAID the yUung democracy LOT their votes
waom he thus mallgned VIII; give such a reply this
IaE 10 the calumny as Will not be forgotten. All
that was reSpec.a lie Ia the republican party was
thrnit aside. while all that corrupt came to the
surface. the controlling power the republican
AIRY IT Jersey cry 10 day ~ made up o. tue NlcOl
son pavement Clique, the Bergen ring" and New
Englant Buncmarisn.
NE democracy have wisely resolved to place the
"bummers" Of The party In back seats, TO transfer
the rens TO the hands OF men OF we known inteili.
gence aud Responsibility, and once Ior all to prevent
"a return TO Once OF the clique whose connection
win the party WILL always he the sure presage OF
ueseat. Ii this understanding ue carried out good
faith New Je seS will the last OF republican
cendeucy tIi5 lall. McPhers0 the nominee for
Senator Is the strongest candidate now before the
people. ana ne Will carry the county by at least
4,VJu majority.