The New York herald., 1873-12-22

After TWO years residence IN Terre Haufe ne az ai
l came 10 Sacramento and opened store, where ne
succeeded In building up an extensive business
| Mr.. Booth was elected to the state Senate,
where he made q credltable record. He warmly
| supported General Grant Tor the Presidency, and
took the stump IN his behalf. When George u.
Gorham, Secretary OF the United states senate.
vas candidate for Governor, Mr.. Booth favored the
| inf,ux OF Chinese-a neresy he has since found it
necessary to disavow. In 1870 Mr. Booth was elected
having having drawn back pay ''s ior ns services
| which is prohibited by constitutional provlsion
istrate. He Is not OF intellectual giits
but he possesses large share OF practical common
sense and thorough knowledse OF the wants and
necessities OF California, besides moderate snare
/ OF knowledge OF craftsmanship. Mr.. Booth is, as
| stated, an old republican and 10 certain extens
represents the purer principles OF that party. on
| the other hand he is looked upon as the standard
bearer OF reform In Its better sgnincatlon. and
may be regarded without peradventure as the
buke TO the administrator, for he VIII reach the
| United States Senate upon the ruins OF the repuD-
l hcan party organization in California, and he Is
| chieny Indebted tor his success TO the votes or
| democrats Nevertheless he Is looked upon as the
i special representative oI the new Dolly warden
party.
| The Central Pacific Company did not yield all
hope of carrying their points up to the last mo-
ment it had supporters among the straight
democrats and republicans, but the former,
through the exertions OF Mr.. Casserly, were kept
bound by the action Of their party caucus. Billy
Carr, OF Vigilance Committee renown, was to be
seen everywhere IN the Capitol using arguments,
some OF them, it is said, OF solid character, to
defeat Booth or at least 10 postpone an election.
The numerous balotlngs proved that he did not
work IN vain. san Francisco paper, after the
meeting OF the Legislature, stated that the very
heavens were raining golden mint drops and that
there appeared TO be q hurricane OF greenbackS In
sacramento. Besides this the monopoly secured
the aid OF several wspapers that Played last and
proved nugatory. There can be no doubt that the
company has expended large sum OF money since
M or e uS Outlay The
Dolly Vardens as matter OF course, are LII high
glee over the election OF Governor Booth.
PARTY STRUGGLE.
The republicans nominated James McM. Shafter
and the democrats J. M. Farley, Chairman OF the
senate Judiciary Committee TO MI the vacancy tor
the long term. Booth was the candidate OF the Dolly
vardens. Up 10 the latest moment the adherents
OF The two regular parties stuck to their nompfes,
and they urged to continue III this course by
the Central Pacific agents. The latter represented
Booth rs retailer OF whiskey, coffee, mackerel,
server, whose only object was 10 obtain distinction
without regard 10 principle. 1t was no ordinary
effort Tor many democratic and republican men,
bers 10 vote, as they had to do in the end, lor
bitter political opponent and Ior q man who had,
II was charged. abandoned his colors III order 10
promote personal and ambitious designs.
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.
The political issues that engage the attention OF
the people OF the Pacific States are very different
from those that occupy the minds OF citizens OF the
Eastern, Middle and southern commonwealfhs. In
reference 10 Chinese immigration there is but one
oplnion-opp position to Mongolian intrusion and
determination 10 insist That the Executive anu
Congress snail devise some means to relieve the
pest. The thousands OF Chinese imported into
this country, under contract, are neither more
nor less tlan slaves. Their cheap labor forces
out OF employment native and ADOPTED citizens,
who cannot In competition with the AslaEics, SUBJ
sist on starvation rates OF compensation; waite
man or woman would perish on what aMongolan
would iatten upon. In California there are four
able bodied Chinese laborers to every SIX Cauca-
SLAMS. The immgrat ton from Hong Kong, Annoy and
shanghai differs widely from arrivals from Euro
pean ports. The Cnlnaman Is not accompanied by
women and children. As to the former who come
The Aslatlc has no intention OF remaining In the
United states. His object Is to earn sufficient
money to enable him 20 return to his native land
and there spend his latter days IN ease. The grasp
ing and overDearing course OF the Pacific Central
Railroad is the other question IN which CaiOrnians
are most deeply interested. The Continuance and
augmentation OF It's rule was the main issue before
the people last september. They pronounced
against It. and Newton Booth has secured the urze
OF sitting IN the Senate as the exponent OF the peo
Pies Will on both the subjects mentioned and as
protest against the interference OF federal office
holders in State concerns. Ii is confidently pre-
dicted that the Dolly Warden party viii grow and
CANDIDATE FOR THE uNRxPIREp TERM.
The Democratic Convention nominated John s.
Hager to fill Senator Casserly's unexpired term
The republicans nominated ex-senator Cole, who
has since withdrawn from the contest. The inde
pendents dd not name any candidate, and 1t is
elected to-day. This gentleman Is native Of New
Jersey ana Is about % years od HE bas ,l 9een
practice OF law. HIS ability and success soon
brought him into promine9ce and In 1854 ne was
spending with the New York Supreme Couru for
sfx years. In this capacity he distinguished him
self by ngntess, and me legal attain
ments. Many important sun., including tne ntiga-
SHs Slisss tI y Iaas 90. and md Cage % BsJo - were
disposed OF in the tribunal over which he presloe.
Judge Hager had TO brave the storm OF the Nlgl~-,
lance Committee In 1864 HIS character stood 80 |
high that not word was uttered TO his dlscredit
at a time when few magistrates escaped harsh
Hager was elected a memser OF the state Senate,
where he was instrumental IN erecting many
needed reforms In the civil and criminal laws Of
the state he visited Europe last year and, before
returningto California was married TO lady be-
longing TO one OF the most distinguished Catholic
Judge Hager wlll bring to the United States Sem
ate Il elected, great experiences IN PUBIC ans,rs
OF knowledge. As lawyer and Jurist he viii COM
mand great respect, and he Will, undoubtedly
prove a very useful member OF Congress. He Is
not gifted with the more graceful traits or oratory
but his speeches characterized by directness
and clesrness, with certain finish that shows the
training and tastes OF q scholar. Judge Hager is a
consistent democrat rather inclined 10 favor the
doere Of state "a, gh he pod Sas
taken quiet, but positive, interest In the local
afairs OF the party. Judge Hager Is possessed OF
handsome fortune, and IS Interested IN many en-
terprises OF public importance. Ex-Governor Dow
ney and others have been mentioned Tor the va
the choice OF the democratic caucus, and as half
the independents are OF that persuasion, there IS
little or no doubt OF mis- success.
Ecjoicings Over the Election OF Booth
Hascr's Chances.
sAs FRANCISCO, Dec. 21. 1873.
The election OF Mr.. Booth 10 the United states
Senate was the signal for great rejoicing through.
the state,
Judge Hager. anti.railroad candidate, but DEM
ocrat holds the lead the Dalloting for the short
term. and, IL In believed win be elected. Mr.
Shafter stands second IN iavor and MI. Co.e tnird
The two last named are republicans.
ECCLESIASTICAL APPOINTMENTS.
Provincial Seminary, Troy, N. ", Do-
cember 30, 1s73.
After a weeks retreat, conducted by Rev. p.