The New York herald., 1872-10-06
WALKS AND TALKS TN WALL STREET
All the Leading Financiers
Endorse Him.
"A GOOD MAN FOR THE POSITION.
interviews with Moses Taylor, r. c. Calhoun, Will
ham A. Camp, L. T. Leverich, B. H. Lowery,
tbs Flint, J. v. vermilyea, James n.
Morrison. William A. wheelock, ].
D. Fish, F. D. Tappen, w. L. Jenkins,
yt..s>~ w. A. Falls and p. n. Brysop.


Es..s... w. A. Falls and p. II. Bryson.
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The mention OF the name OF william b. Duncan'
the great banker for Mayor OF the city, has met
with enthusiastic individual endorsements in every
quarter and rarely has there been exhibited greater
nnanimity in favor OF nomination than has
been shown during the past few days in favor Of
this gentleman. With the view OF ascertaining how
his proposed nomination is received In the fnan
cial circles OF the city reporter OF the HERALD
yesterday circulated among the presidents and
other 0fflcials OF the leading banks, and in every
instance he was courteously received and Mr..
Duncan's fitness for the position unQualidedy en-
dOrsed. From the conversations had with large
dumoer OF bank pre- sidents &C., the following are
selected as representative men. The TACT that they
were visited on Saturday, IN the hurry OF the clos
Ing OF their weekly financial transactions, accounts
for the brefness OF the interviews
Moses Taylor, OF the City Bank.
This well-known and esteemed fnancier on
ascertaining the object Of the reporters visit,
politely invited him to u seat, and asked
''In what particular do you wish me to speak OF
Mr. Duncan :"
81 am anxious to ascertain what the feeling is
among financial gentlemen as to the fitness OF Mr..
Duncan for the duties Of Chief Magistrate
years. and, personally, like him. He Is man VINO
Is honest and capable, and he would ably nll the
place He na been tried and has not been found
would I'LL the position ably and acceptably, and
should be reOiced to see him nominated and elected
Mayor OF tins great city, II he can spare the time to
attend to the duties required OF him. think very
highly Of his candidacy
"And you think he would give general satisiac-
tiOn to the financial community?n
"Undoubtedly he would. As far as have con-
versed with persons on the subject ne would give
mt rdoI Qttofo onfinr In 10 mn mai
and under him we would not likely suffer from
fraud OF corruption.
Mr.. R. g. Calhoun, of the Fourth NATIONAL
Bank.
This. gentleman was found at his office, very
busily engaged. The reporter introduced himself
with the remark
'Mr. Calhoun, as o representative of the financial
interests have visited you to ascertain the feeling
In commercial circles upon the candidacy OF Will
~ know Mr.. duncan as very excellent man per-
BOnaly, q fine financer an honest citizen and able
cannot participate in politics; but he meets my
Idea Of the person we require for SO responsible
positiOn.'
Then in your opinion, his nomination and elec-
ton would satisfy the financial interestsr'
II have not the slightest doubt but he would be
eminently satisfactory to all business men and
property owners. or two things they would be as
sured he would neither steal himself nor permit
others to steal. He would make an excellent Chief
Magistrate, In my opinion"
william A. Camp, Secretary OF the
Clearing House,
was found over head and ears In business transac.
ti0ns behind his desk, and in answer to the
question
"Whatdo you think, Mr.. Camp OF the nomination
Of Mr.. Duncan for Mayor Y' responded briefly and
QUICKLY
al haven't moment 10 talk. can say, how
ever, that he is very excellent and capable gen.
cial standing. He Is, In my opinion, in every par
ucuar fitted for the Office but lhave not cOnversed
enough with bankers TO say whether he would give
general satisfaction"
President Lcverich, OF the Bank OF New
York.
This gentleman was also crowded with business
callers
"Mr. Leverich, am taking q run among the
ban kers to get at the feeling Of you gentlemen as
10 the candidacy OF Mr.. William b. Duncan for the
Nayoralty," said the reporter
IA very acceptable man, truly said Mr.. Lev
erich, stopping moment from the consideration
Of the business on his desk; ''he is a practical
business man. honest, capable and, believe, would
traton have no doubt there would be the fullest
confidence"
This gentleman like his associates, had the high
est opinion OF Mir. duncan. He said =
~ am not IA politician, but consider William b.
Duncan good man for the Office of Mayor OF the
city. Tne only thing is, can he afford the time TO
attend to the arduOus duties required OF him If
he can he would make an excellent chief Magis-
ment, DO you not think SO ~ he continued, turn
ing to the cashier Mr. Ford who responded in the
Affirmative. There" resumed Mr.. Lowery, 'yOu
have the opinion Of two onicers OF our bank. Mr..
Duncan Is well qualified In every particular and
the only question as said before, is, can he spare
the time that IS required to enable a Mayor to
faithfully discharge his duties :"
Mr. It. j. 8. Flint, OF the Continental
Bank.
"Mr. Flint" asked the reporter, what Is your opn-
ION OF the proposed nomination OF William b. Dun
can for Mayor"
my opinion said he, smiling ais that he would
make an excellent chief of our city government.
he is honest and capable-two great requisites in a
Mayor. From what know of his integrity and
business qualifications there would be no chance
for the perpetuation OF frauds under his admins.
tration.n
.'Ilave you heard any objections offered to him by
the men on the street,"
mot one; so far as ] have observed his nomina-
ton and election would give universal pleasure to
R the financial and commercial interests OF the
city.
Mr.. u. ". Vermilyea, OF the MeXchants'
Bank.
This gentleman turned from a quartette OF
associates he was engaged with and inquired:-
"What can do for you, sir ?"
q. have called to ascertain your feelings as TO the
tbs s ~ u S do not parijcpas ACTIVELY in
politics and know but little about him, except his
reputation In financial circles. think he would
make q very excellent chief officer OF the city,"
Mr.. James M. Morris, Of tho MANN attain
Bank.
Tnis gentleman said on learning the object OF the
reporters VISIT
"Mr. Duncan know well, and should he very
clad TO see him Mayor Of our city, l have very
high appreciation OF Mr.. Havemeyers fitness for
the position, but think Mr.. Duncan would give
great satisfaction TO all classes OF the community,
and especially to the financial portion OF IT, among
whom he Is known as gentleman OF unbemished
reputation, sound financial ability sterling honesty