New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-31
POLITICAL NOTES.

Gov Joel Parker, of New jersey, is re-
ceving considerable notice a Democratic candidate
for the Presidency. The Trenton True American mas
already nominated him several times, and 1t does It
again declaring its belief that he could De elected
The official returns from the election IN ONO
the proposed Constitution show that the vote stood
follows in the Sae 102 Ss5 for the Constitution ana
2O69 against 7a6l5 for minority representation, aud
$50 AIS against for railroad aid and 296 65S against
l72,252 for license aud 1883 against
Mr.. Edward II. Shelley of Rome, appears as
candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress
in the XXId District Of this State in opposition to the
Hon. Ellis ii. Roberts. The Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle says it knows but little Of Mr. Shelley, and
that te is to his credit 1t fayors however the re-
nomination OF Nj. Roberts
At a Republican Convention held at Addl-
son, n. Y, Saturday for the election OF delegates
from lid Assembly District of SeubeD County to the
Congressional Convention Of the XXlXh District two
sets Of delegates chosen IN favor OF John N.
Hungerord OF Corning aud the other IN favor OF Harlow
Hakes OF Hornellsyiile.
Montgomery Blair is making very safe
contest far for the nomination for Congress IN the
With Maryland District Seven OF the delegates out OF
necessary to nominate have been elected with in
structons to vote him. and only oneha Of the dis
trict has been heard FROM His friends very san
guine OF the British Embassy by odds.
James w. Singleton, VIM. a. Richardson,
Richard NJ Atkinson and Joseph Lede. leaders In the
Illinois Bourbon Convention which failed so completely
at Springfield last week. have issued address protest
ing against the platform OF Liberal Democratic Con-
venton, and calling for correspondence from all who
in their imitation and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Views
There is q wholesome warning to salary
grabbers In the vote of the Republican Congressional
Convention of the XXIIId District in this State the
other day. Mr.. Lansing, the present incumbent, and
grabDer. allowed to retire TO private life without
receiving much a single vote for denomination.
10 was step worthy to be made precedent III all DIS
trlcts similarly afflicted.
After making several unsuccessful attempts
to select candidate for Governor who should meet the
approval of the Democracy The Utica Observer follows the
unmstakabe drift Of its party, and announces its con-
vicon that the Hon. Samuel j. Tllden is the best and
available candidate for Governor" 1t thinks the
Democratic Convention will concur in this belief, and
adds: Mr.. Tlden's nomination would appeal strongly
TO the sentiment OF State IL would draw into
Indifferent 1t would arouse genuine and honest en-.
thuslasm And unless we wholly mistake the temper OF
tho times 10 would be followed Dy Significant aud glo-
rous triumph at the polls"
There will be four State Conventions during
the present week. On Tuesday the Minnesota Prohbi-
tonists will at Red Wing, and on the same day the
Ohio Republicans will meet at Columbus. On Wednes
day the Nebraska Republicans will meet at Lincoln to
nominate candidates for Governor and other State OFF,
GERS the day the independently Reform party
of Missouri will come together for action at Jefferson
City, The strength Of the latter organization has been
good deal weakened by the unexpectedly wise course
Of the Missouri Democracy their Convention last week.
Instead Of nominating the candidates selected by ring
OF corrupt who have been cOntrong the party .ey
keected candidate for Governor who will command the
respect and support Of all honest This course in
Measure supplies the need for the securing OF which the
Reform party organized and increases the prooa-
hiIity OF the dissolution the latter organization and
the nomination Of " straight" Republican ticket.