New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-01
POLITICAL, NOTES.

The Maine Legislature adjourned sine dc
last evening after session of eight weeks The whole
number Of acts aud resolutions passed was 9s.
The Republicans of Rochester, with wise
discrimination, call In the Of their first citizens
10 fill local Offices. They have indicated the claim TO
in nominating for Mayor the Hon A. wilder,
OF the oldtme AntiSlavery champions and an
OF reform In the present abuses In the
Republican party.
The resignation of Charles Hale, as Senator
for the lid District of Massachusetts,, has been
cepted, and the 18th day Of March assigned for
special election TO I'LL the vacancy.
1t is disagreeable point in the Texas bust
ness that Gov. Davis and the officials eliminated with
him, in the recent election frauds considered tho
head and front OF the Grant party in the state and
prime movers Of the Endorsements OF the Adninsra
tiOn.
Senator Buckalew of Pennsylvania, who has
done excellent work in the Legislature Of that State and
compelled the respect Of both parties is now widely
talked Of the Democratic nominee for Governor and
popularity could guarantee success, he might CONN.,
IDENTITY count on success.
Mr.. William L. Ford, the gentleman nomi-
mated by the Republicans Of Bnghamton to succeed
the late Mr. Ely, carried in trumphantly against
the cabal OF Conklng offce-holders. who demanded
subservient member. The county has before now
rather favored Mr. COnkng, and THIS sudden reversal
not suspicious TO the continued ascendency OF the
Oneida statesman
Nothing daunted by his peremptOry refusal,
OF the friends Of Mr. Cofax still contend for his
elevation 10 tue nrSt place on the uckeJ VINO
accept Mr. COfaxs letter final, however do not take
his advice with animation about settling on Grant;
indeed tho casting about for candidate Is as active
ever and il asserted that the Cincinnati Cow entlon
stands a good chance OF finding the man.
The more judicious friends of the Admins
tratou have taken alarm ut the mischief done In the
Senate since Senator Wilson went TO New Hampshire to
hold up the battle there And 1t Ia limited that Senator
Wilson viii md that victory IN New-HaInpshlro IL
dearly bought II by staying in Washington lac mlsht
have the Administration It's recent running defeats
and those impending.
The Liberals OF the Democratic party in
New-Hampslhre are rendered somewhat irresolute by
the evident purpose OF the Bourbon wing OF the party to
assume full control In the event Of in the coming
campaign. However, there will not he any occasion or
alarm; any chance that disatcc)n might nave had Tor
the Democracy has been destroyed Dy tuo Daielui
presence Of few speaker OF the real Old COppeFhead
kind.
Much boast is made By the indiscreet par
tsans of the President about the States and Territories
that have so far in their State nominations recommended
denomination. With but the single exception OF New
HAMPSHIRE these attestations simply the sperser-
vceabe cringngs Of officials ald yered serytors OF the
men In power SmaH credit TO any Administration 10 10
Endorsed by such crowds sent their cheapDought
paudits from South Carolina and Georgia.
Tie Philadelphia Inquirer cynically remarks
that Conkng need not have much TO fear In the
Investigation he has called for In regard to Senatorial
applications for Office 1t need not be expected that the
Oneida genteman's applications, we're put on paper
WHY should they be DONE he spend what time he has
the Senate and his bay BATH in the private
cOnpanOnship OF the President ! aud what Is easier
than Milling public places with noble specimens OF INC
Cnslman kind " verbal recommendation to The dls-
Deuser Of all ClCesl This may explain MI. ConknnSs
iuain objection to the Civil Service Reform.