The New York herald., 1873-08-23
The Chances Nip and Tuck" Be-
tween the Two.
HO M E DIVISIO N S
Office Holders and TOtal-Abstlnence
Disciples for Ben.
A Mixed Multitude Backing Up the
Claims of the Present Incumbent. :.

| much popular c0mmotion in Massachusetts over
the squabble for the Governorship The campaign,
| on the contrary, has gone on very quietly. Only
the politicians themselves have dabbled in 1t to
| any very great extent, and even that large and
| pompous portion OF the community has not been
SO active as the party newspapers
| in the State would have the people
believe. This seeming or actual apathy,
however, ia only the calm which precedes the
Storm That General Butler is to make a bold push
for the nomination is everywhere indicated, and the
opposition OF the Washburn party against him will
| probably be even more determined and more for
midable than t was two years ago. The question Of
who will win is at this time, even one. Neither
party is confident and both will employ all avaia-
BILE means-probably honorable and otherwise-to
control, first, the preliminary caucuses, and after
wards,
THE NOMINATING CONVENTION AT WORCESTER.
| Probably the gathering will be the most lively
and entertaining political congregation ever
| sembed in Massachusetts,, ana the interest which
! will attach to the proceedings will partake some
| thing of national character. Butler will. of
| course, be on the floor himself as delegate from
Gloucester, and as in 1871, will attend personally
to his own interests. He and his party have many
elements OF strength which the Washburn
faction are too wise to underrate. Months ago
the supporters Of the Essex statesman were at
work, and, although their operations were con-
Quoted quietly they very effcctual. The
State constables, particularly those in and around
Boston, were early mustered into the Butler SER
vice. and their influence with the liquor dealers
was transmitted in turn by them to their patrons,
and so on and so on, until nearly all the 'young
| blOOds," to use slang term, were thoroughly
tainted with Bhtersm, and when the time comes
their strength and power will undoubtedly be felt
in the Boston caucusses. Some three weeks ago the
Washburn party discovered how things were gong
in this vicinity, and dozen of the traitorous
constables were beheaded. No cause was assigned.
but the powers that be calculated that the impress
sion would go forth that the discharges were in
consequence of the failure Of the officers to i'm
partially enforce the Prohibitory Liquor
law. The Commissioners almost admit
ted this at the time, and asserted that
hereafter the law was to be vigorously enforced
without fear or favor in any quarter This was to
be the case particularly, so far as Boston was con-
cerned. A whole month has now elapsed. Country
ofisers have been imported into the city, several
new ones have been appointed, but still the terri
bic rum traffic goes on unmolested. True few
O'Briens, McCartys and Murphys have been
prosecuted and their few quarts OF stock
confscated: but the beverage nows as freely
as ever at Parker's Young's, the Re-
we're, fremont Fosters, Ingalls, and all the
other fashionable drinking rooms. The leading
only now and then poor lrishman disturbed. This
course, alter much clustering, creates
siderable comment and the story Of the removed
cOnstabes that they were turned out Ou account OF
being af1icted with the Butlerana Is quite gene
rally believed, and OF course 1t is not calculated
to rebound either to the credit or strength OF the
Washburn party.
WILL THE TEMPERANCE MEN SUPPORT BUT1ERp
General Buffers popularity with the prohibition
lists is not as great as the candidate could wish.
At South birmingham, On the Fourth Of July, the
he was in favor Of the liquor law, and the distin
guished gentleman answered his interrogation by
replying that any man who would interrupt
Fourth OF July orator would whistle at funeral.
Then, taking advantage OF the mOmentary laugh
the grove This erectaal dodgng Of the question
didn't 60 down with the temperance people, and
in He nmse to
prohioitory law n elected but ne cant be made to
men WIN stand BY him on thai that account. The
tho liquor cquss Opposed to Butler hGi
it is certain that he viii make. war againt them.
but the majority think that the impartial enforce
ment Of the law win secure Its speedy repeal.
THE FEDERAL oFFICE-H0LDERs.
and in his Congressional district are hearty sup
porters Of General Butler, and the influence which
has has Collector Russell and Postmaster Bent
Post once, he will nave the help Of not only Mayor
Pierce, but OF nearly the whole city government.
vacancy caused BY by the 'decease oi the late Con.
no. se6 s e ovel w e soS a% @ s s
Senator Johnson Is looking out for the Generals
and IT aSout + 70 eater thai r..
In his behalf If this is true the South Boston
ward win be pretty certain to send solid Butler
eoSng Mr. sse Of shsns hs
battle for the General against Nj. GhicEsrins; and
Judge Robinson. The nti.Butertes seem to
have the inside track, and unless there Is
te %essan coey VINE
60 almost solid for Washburn. The same may also
be said OF Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Wor-
Ter delegates from all Of these localities; but,
generally speaking, they are conceded to
STATE CENTRAL AND HAMILTON HALL" CON-
MITrEEs
The Washburn faction became fearful early In the
campaign that there "was something rotten in
Denmark. " or, In other words that the State Gen.
DR.. Loring, the chairman was known to be a But
lerite, several other members were also committed
that way, and others were suspected. An organi-
cation in opposition was quickly conceived and
promptly organized; but as 1t would not do
to bolt openly from the regular committee
secret. The state Committee-partlculariy the
Butler members-are noti the best frame Of mind
ably hurt Washburn more than 1t has helped him.
The regular committee, instead OF being active and
with simply arranging for the Convention.
The Hamilton Hallers will meet tomorrow for
the purpose OF preparing an address to the voters
OF the State, and II will be sort OF semi-offical
argument or reply to
THE eESERiLs SALARY GRAB DEFENCE
The position taken by the Essex Congressman
! on that question has been Of more advantage TO
him than his opponents are willing to admit. None
of the party Journals have attempted to answer 1t
In any other manner than with abuse, and his COL
league, Mr.. Hoar, OF Worcester, did not acquit him.
sell differently. He conten ted himself with couple
OF columns OF fcaustc words finally dsposing OF the
| object of his wrath by denouncing him as the
| embodiment OF swagger quarrel and failure. The
| General says some sharp blunt things occasion
ay, and in this case he proposes to carry the war
| into Africa ana will invade Mr.. Hoar's own city
| some evening next week and deliver his rejoindcr
| from the platform of Mechanics Hall. Originally
Gen. Butler intended to keep aloof from the stump,
| but he has finally concluded TO make tour OF the