New-York tribune., 1873-05-20
TIE CANDIDATES.

Oliver Charlick has long been known IA
Democratic potcian-onc taking decided Interest IL
poitcs though fcldom mentioned in connection Win
office OF any kind. He elected an Assistant Alder
man from the First Ward for 1913 and 1884, ana an Alder
man from the same ward in 18i5. H. has been for many
wears known in connection with various pubic works
He was connected with the Eghth-ave Railroad from
m convention TO the year 1861 ana during that interval
WAS Superintendent President good part OF the
fine 1t was principally due to his excrtions that the
road was placed upon paying basis He built the
Niuth-ave. Railroad, and was interested In
IL for considerable time. He was also
interested 20 greater less degree in other city rail
roads Since 1861 he has been the largest owner aud
prcsideut of the Long Island Railroad and Hunters
point ferry running in connection Herewith. He is
spoEeu of by those who are best acquainted win MN a
nm eXceedugy shrewd and energetic business man. ana
M no,sessed OF great executive ability. He ana MAYOR
Uavcmcyer have for several years past bcn engaged IN
various business enterprises ana nave Deeh qdi'o III
Haeh Gardner IS the Chairman Of the Republican
General Committee, In which H. has for years repre-
sented the KILN Assembly D!sifCt ne was one OF
the Committee appointed hy the Republican General
Committee. Immediately alter the N1Vehner eIECllol
to draft a charter the city, and with John l. Dayen
mort Chester A. Arthur, George Bliss, ana othefa o"
np tie which subsequently passed WIN It's os, Jo
iectonabe clauses strc6en out lie ls dyer Dy trade
and has never before held political Office ~
CEN Abraham Duryca was Tor many years dealer III
prodnce. ie commanded the 7th Regiment, n, GY Tor
several years previous 10 the outneah y, M 9
aud contributed materially 10 bringing that sohIl'hu
up 20 the high state OF discipline IL atldheu uhuef
IincOlns frst call TOT troops ~ du III hup
nTessug the Rebellion De raised IN two weeks regiment
af voInnteers known the 9th N. \. v advance
Gunrdl OF which G.. X Warren, afterward promoted tO
n Naior- General was LieutenantCOlqgcl Col Duryee
| was suhseauently promoted 90 be B1gadiei5ehefal
and couuf nded a division In the army OF Ile IOtohuc
He resigned in 1863, and has since been engaged ia p
ness pursuits He has never held pohllcal once lie
is Republican, though he has never peeh ACTIVE IN Dol
\ itics. ~, a.. A.. 81.
John r. gussen is the junior partner OF the hTm OF
| Brinck a RUSSELL dry goods mercnauts IN BroaiWB'
near Eleyenth-st. He IS metuDer OF the IepuDnean
General Committee from the XVIII District Hels SPOKEN
OF energetic, prdctcal business hidui WIZ VIZ uo
his utmost TO ti!pOce force an eihcieut P'p'o
tiOu 10 lie and property. He STANDS Llkh in 'i,
| ness community. Hels deacon III V''o i'eN' III - 0
| church. -
George W. Lane is one OF the Oldest and best known
merchants In the tea trade lie Is az the mead Oh INC
house OF George w. Lane CO., at tIOnt-sl anu nVuf
crueur-ane. lie has never before htld once ho ~ q
Republican and member OF the Committee o Ss'cnti.
tie been intimate Win the Mayor Tor inoe Vhah 'V
/ years. .
| Joseph j. Varnum has been a prominent member ol
the Republican party since its organization nc n y
lawyer. Ia 1850 aud 1861 he chosen hu Auoiiu y
from the XIVth District Since then hc has OcouPou =
number OF public positions. He has been mtnDci VI
tue Committee Of Seventy since It's Organization: ~
took an active part In reforming the Judiciary OF 'hs
city and other ways contributed TO the success ol VIC
! Reform mOvcmeuti
PhilIp Blssinger Is the President OF the German
Savings Bank at FOurteeuthst and FOurthave. hr u
"A representative German. lie has been known Tor scN
era years importer OF precious stones. He IA au
olcer aud member OF number German sOClnl anl
charitable ORGANIZATIONS. lie has been connected VIII
the Reform movement within the German ranks Tor
long time past. David IS. Williamson Is lawyer =
leading urInucr Young Mems Democratic Reform
Association. aud s understood to have been urged Io