New-York tribune., 1874-11-23
POLITICAL CHANGES IN NEW-JEBSEY.

THE DEMOCRATIC LEADERS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FOR UNITED STATES sENATE-Ex-GOV. HAN
DOLPH's CHANCES THE BEsr-CANDIDATEs FOX
OTHER OFFICES.
The Democratic party leaders in New-Jersey,
while looking forward to the possession OF the spos VI
the late victory, also very much perplexed in
their choice Of the aspirants for the various oces 70
filed by the Governor and the State Legislature, as "S
the minor positions under the city charters IL "o
naturally DO supposed that the most importan' anu
lucrative offices would be most sought after; but prom
inent Democratic politician, conversant with the move
ments inside Of tho party lines, stated TO lhibohH
reporter that the greatest strife was over the suoor
nate and local Offices The party managers complain
that men who have hardly been known as members VI
the party are pushing their claims with the greatest
pernacity, and seeking for influence in every dcc
ton. The State Senate stands Democrats to IL
licans. while the Assembly has Democrats 10 ~ fse
publlcans, making total in the next or XCIAth Legs
lature Of 40 Democrats to 50 Repupiicans'
which will give the Democrats majority OF II on JOINT
ballot Already this majority has been found 10 pe
troubesom and is stated that the leaders woud na'o
been spared much trouble and annoyance IN their co
bnatons II smaller number had been successful ~
freely reported that In dispensing the offices the
have determined to appoint only men OF recognized "on
and ability we'll party service. 1t Is felt tha INC
appointments should be carefully and wisely handled III
order that the party may 20 before tho people IN 1910
the people. The positions the Governors stan arc
mostly honorary and will doubt be filed by gentle
Of culture and high social standing Judge Doo'o
the elect has not yet given any token OF MS
probable appointments but 1t is generally believed tna'
John Hall Will retain his Office as private secretary 10
the Governor. Mr. Hall, under Gov Parker mas sho"h
himself be familiar with the duties and otherwise
so acceptable that there is no to doubt Ills reap
pOintmeDt.
In tho Senate there is a Republican majority and the
President will be chosen from the members OF tna'
party. 1t is understood that there Is no opposition 10
Senator John W. Taylor of Essex County. who has pre-
sided the body for the past two years. Iere ao
several aspirants the Speakershp Of tho Assembly,
but all the indications and rumors point TO Juus u
Fitzgerald OF Newark the probable choice ol the
Democrats they having control by a large majority
Mr. Fitzgerald Ia the law partner OF Judge reese VINO
has inst defeated Marcus L. Ward for Congress In Essex
County, and is representative Of acknowledged ability
The election Of United States Senator by the Legs
lature joint ballot succeed the Hon. John r. Stock
ton will the political event in that body during
the The politicians deeply Interested IN the
result and while the candidates are not numerous there
is deep undercurrent of feeling which Is becoming
stronger every hour. The prominent names mentioned
for the Office those Of the Hon. Theodore T. Ran
dolph, Governor; the Hon. Robert Gchrlst' Ator-
ney-Genera and the Hon. Jacob Vannatta, ex-member
OF Assembly The chances seem to favor Ex'Gov'
Randolph His friends claim that he Is the equal OF any
In the State in purity OF character ana stcr
ling integrity, and that his record is stainless,
both in public and private life. IL Is
claimed by his friends that his wise and intelligent
administration Of the affairs OF the State while Gov
have made hun very popular and that his election
to United States Senate will strengthen the Demo-
party the State and in the country II Is stated
that Mr. Gchrist formerly a Republican and Joined
the Democratic party only few years during
Presidency Of Andrew Johnson. HIS opponents claim
he has been sufficiently rewarded with the At.or.
frqn rail- N "A
years. and although his character ana quaicalons
undspued the superior merits ani services o ex
GOV. Randolph ought 10 give him the preference over
other competitor.
The state Treasurer and tho State Prison Keeper
also to be chosen by JOINT ballot, and the probable can
didates before the Legislature for the State treasurer
ex-senator Lydecker OF Hackensack, ana Capt. Lonan
the defeated candidate for Assembly In ocean county
The chances apparently favor OF Mr.. McMichae
who one time Treasurer OF the Camden aud Am
boy Railroad Company. The probable candidates Tor
Keeper of the State Prison reported to be David B
Henry OF Paterson and Senator Wiley of Elizabatn
1t believed that Mr. Henry who once held the Once
will be chosen The offices OF State Treasurer and STATE
Prison Keeper roughly estimated to be worth TO the
incumDents aDont $4,000 each salary and perquistes
will create a in tho Supreme Court and 1t ls
asserted by those who claim TO be IN Judge Bedes con-
cessor stated that the Judge will tender his resig-
Gaon o1 Parker Ds wsn win o'I
cepted, and tho place will then be left vacant |
busy with the names probable nominees but
pie OF Hackensack IT Is alleged, have received very
Governorclect Mr.. Knapp is lawyer residing IN
Hackensack and 1t Is claimed would be most worthy
Jldge Bede. Tie vacant term is five years
but honorable and upright judge the appointment
is good for life, according to New-Jersey usage
The Democrats have dra wblck TO their late success
based the fact that the State Senate has Republican
majority. which will prevent them from shaping and
controlling lensation. Many OF the leaders, 1t is re-
ported, beeve that this Will be benefit TO the party
rather than Disadvantage 1t Will both parties
10 watch carefully proposed legislation IN order 10 pro-
the public interests and TO see that no unpopular
enact tInent Is allowed 10 pass.