The New York herald., 1873-12-22
THE CALIFORNIA SENiYORSHIPS.
Sketches of the Successful
Candidates.
THE DOLLY WARDEN PARTY
The Heavens Raining Golden
Mint Drops.
Political Situation IN the
Pacific States.

~ Htittc fDNaAtS.
TIE election Of Newton Booth, Governor OF Cali
fernia 70 M the once Of United states Senator fol
nx years, commencing March, 1878, may be con
ndered the frst practical step toward establishing
new party organization whose sympathies are
with the Western farmers or grange movement.
and az The same time uncompromislngy opposed
70 the majority In Congress who support the ad-
ministration through thick and Thin. lts prlnci.
pies are opposed 10 the usurpations in Louisiana, the
nepotlsm OF tho Executive. the appointments oi
Credit Mobilier Bingham 20 Japan, the retention OF
Casey at New Orleans, and that policy which IL
best OF all illustrated IN the buchu nomination OF
crossroads attorney 20 the highest seat on the
Bench OF the Supreme Court Of the United States,
made illustrious by occupancy by Jag, Marshall,
Taney and Chase. Booth was the most available,
but lar from being the ablest representative OF the
solemn and indignant protest OF the people OF
California against this state OF things, and partcu-
larry against the encroachments OF the Central
Pacific Railroad, backed by the support OF the
federal government. which. perseyering In It's
outrageous designs, very nearly reduced California
10 z copdition OF vassaage.
THE RETIRIsG SENATOR.
Eugene Cassery, who has retired from the
United States Senate, though not having sue
ceeded in appearing prominently before the eyes
OF the nation. was yet one OF the ablest, moet n-
dustrious and upright members OF that body. The
absence Of such man from the councils OF the
country is really public loss. He took an active
part in the last fan campaign and far Influenced
public opinion as TO have returned q Legislature
opposed 10 railroad monopoly and to the designs
Of men who labored to debauch politics In the in
te-est OF jobs and unworthy personal ambition.
The result was complete administration defeat.
II svxen
independents (nicKnamed Dolly vardens,, COM
pesed Of democrats and republicans who united
their political fortunes as the best and only
Of resisting the encroachments OF the Central
Pacific Railroad, that sought to secure entire con-
troll OF the governmental machinery OF the State.
This corporation had been the recipient of
large subsidies from Congress, from the Legisla-
ture ana from municipalities. 1t endeavored
to stin further acquire more 1argesses, while
It refused to pay interest on its bonds,
and charged exorbitant passenger and freight
rates. 1t exercised the vast power 1t possessed OF
making or marring towns by establishing or dis
continuing stations on its long route, and gener-
ally played the part or q tyrannicai and greedy
monopoly. II got control OF the republican organ
ization, and, having secured the services OF un-
scrupulous wireworkers, attempted TO elect a
Legislature that would be sure to choose a sue
cessor to Mr.. Casserly in their interest to the
United States Senate The federal officeholders
slavshly took sides with the railroad and 1t turned
out that the railroad also made deep impression
among the small fry managers Of democratic con-
venuons.
THE LATE OREGON ELECTION.
Something like similar attempt was made in
the adjoining State Of Oregon soon after by the
federal holders in that quarter. The death or
Mr.. Wilson, representative elect to Congress,
cfofa
assemble In order to nominate candidates to fill
the vacancy. Senator Hipple-Mitchel insisted
upon an endorsement from the republi-
struggle through the assistance Of the
aforesaid federal ofice-holders but q portion OF
the delegates, who could not entirely approve Of
the senator's previous career, bolted. Several
republican papers followed suit. The issue before
the republicans OF oregon was, not SO much the
choice OF o member Of Congress as 1t was the en-
dorsement OF Mitchell's character The demo-
cratic candidate Nesmith) was elected by o
large majority, and the republican candidate and
platform, including the whitewashing resolution
concerning Mitchell, were repudiated.
THE INDEPENDENTS
In California large section OF voters broke
away from both parties last fall and formed a new
organization. Its chief, IL not only, object was to
the heavy Eardships OF its rule. IL had iettered
every nealthful public energy; its tyranny was con-
clnsion that there was no escape except at the
polls. Independent candidates for the Legislature
were nominated, and resulted In the cnoice OF
Al independents or Dolly Vardens-the latter being
pledged to vote for no man but an anti-raroad
candidate to the United States Senate.
GOVERNOR BOOTH GOES OVER.
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a fy a 10 IN m he ltarf, ,o,.t
rial chair. Senator Cassery, who, there was every
xeason to believe, desired 70 be bis successor
SaS 9oas pp asaa,ss s rats IL
eorts t0 get possession ofGoat Island. He took also
an active part in securing the nomln atcn ol anti
'dificulty with the smal-lry p0tlctans oil lls own
party above mentioned, who had put IN the Held
men known 70 De IN pe6 q tra ae y s
Warden candidates for the Legislature were CONF
posed or half democrats and half republicans
pledged to either vote for Casserly or Booth. But
The resignation OF the former just on the eve OF the
meeting Of the Legislature put q new face on the
situation He undoubtedly improved Booths
chances and, as the straight out or administration
republicans opposed TO him to the bitter end,
they considering him an migrate and deserter
from their ranks, he could only be successful by
union OF the democrats and republicans In his sup
port.
Mr.. Casseriy resigned on account OF Ill health,
and, It would appear, selected the time lor this
action SO that the legislature instead oI the GOV,
ernor, should fill the vacancy Tor his unexpired
term. He enjoyed the fullest confidence OF his
constituents, VINO were taken much by surprise
when his retirement was announced. Mr. Cas-
serly urged up to the last a caucus nomination,
and some were erroneously OF opinion that he had
views looking to his election for the
term commencing in 1875, when his health
would be, IL was thought restored. He was
opposed to Booth; and the leading democratic
papers were likewise against the Governor receiv-
ing the support OF men OF that party. 1t would,
therefore, appear that the late senator was IN
favor Of Farley Tor the six years term Mr.. Cas-
serly it is stated, did not find the United states
senate congenal. He was indisposed TO consent
20 rushing bills through without proper consider
ation and some OF mis- fellow members may have
considered him slow when asking for time to ex-
anime proposed measures. Mr.. Casserly Is very
able and upright statesman. be Is nnlshed
scholar and In that respect was an ornament TO
the Senate. His familiarity with international ana
constitutional law. his proficiency In modern
languages and his experience in legislative mat
fara made him nne Of the hest thnuQh not among