New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-29
LOCAL POLITICS.


THE OUTLOOK IN BROOKLYN-EFFECT OF THE RE-
CENT REVELATIONS ON PARTY TACTICS.
Some new developments have been made
within the past few days in Brooklyn politics. The time
is fast approaching when candidates will have to be
named for the positions of Mayor Register and County
Clerk. The places Of Senators Perry and Murphy will
also need be filed. Until two months ago. and before
the revelations Of the extensive frauds which have been
practced upon the city treasury had been made public
the municipal contest appeared to be narrowed between
the regular Democratic and Republican candidates, and
until within few days past it was still believed that
regular nominations would be made by both parties
and separate nomination be made Of an independent
candidate. The nominations spoken OF were for Mayor
by the regular Democrats Samuel S. Powell, pres
emit incumbent William Barre. present Deputy Reg
ister for Registers and Geo. Herman for County Clerk
The candidates of the Republicans were, for Mayor
william Richardson; for Register, Silas B. butcher
Chairman Of the Republican General Committee and
for County Clerk, Gen. Shaurman 1t was understood
that nominations would be made independently OF
the Committees OF One Hundred and of Fifty which
would support Independent candidates. At present,
however, there rs such thing unity in the political
parties. Jealouses have arisen, and the strong feeling
which has been awakened by the revelation of corrup
ton in the different departments bias warned the party
leaders that in order to carry their candidates success
fully some move must be made. Accordingly at a
meeting held Friday night, between Gen. Tracy, Gen
JOurdaD, Thomas klnsella ana Nn u DeMllt IL was
resolved that departure should be taken, and that
it was desirable to have Ripley Ropes nominated as the
regular Democratic candidate for Mayor. This, 1t was
urged would secure the great bulk Of the Republican
vote and obtain the great portion II the Democratic
vote as well. This action has made complete breach
in the Democratic ranks and unfavOraby received by
Conservative Republicans. VIM. A. Fowler and VIM. c.
Kingsley, supported by Hugh Mclaughlin. threaten in
case such action is taken, 10 support the candidates OF
the Committees Of One Hundred and OF Fifty, and In
measure thew have pledged themselves to such support
The candidate talked Of for the office OF Mayor on
the Reform ticket Harvey Harrington who 1t isunder
stood supported by large number OF merchants ana
taxpayers OF Brooklyn. Besides the large number
OF Republicans who are opposed to the plans
of Messrs Tracy, butcher, and Jourdan-the
latter of whom Is at the head Of the three
Departments Of Police, Excise and Health-several
independent Democratic organizations opposed TO
the regular Democratic organizations. The malcontents
hold the balance of power and II is believed II 1aVOr
bic 10 the candidate OF the Reform Committee, VIII
stand fair chance Of electing their candidates. Among
them are the socaed National Democrats who cay that
they are enter earnestly into the arena TINS
season. and have recognized for that purpose They
are marshaed under the leadership OF eX-COntroIier
Thomas Faron Col ~ /; WOOD, ana Al1 GER t nd
Wylie. They will probably nominate run ncket anu
run against the regular Democratic organization Ihey
will cooperate, however, with the Fifty. There is also
another Democratic independent political organization
which IL favor OF reform, ana Will cooperate III
any movement calculated TO defeat the Ring organize
ton. The members OF this body are known as Jener-
sonians They will enter the field at an early day Inc
most prominent In the JehersOnian Committee are
! ex-COunty Judge James Troy and young man named
LYNCH who was an unsuccessful candidate for Justice
the Peace in November, 1872 IL Is Thought tnat
Mr. Ropes nominated serious split VIII occur IN the
/ Democratic ranks, and union be formed Win tne
ReOrmers IT, however, this plan is thwarted ana deIe
gates favorable 10 straghtout nomination are eecten
II IA believed that Mayor Powell Will be the Candidate
/ for the MayOraity
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