New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-11-03
THE PROSPECTS IN NEw-JERsEY.

The PhOSIEC1S In
BEDLE SURE OF Observation-Disclosures LoSSH'
IN CONGREssMEN-TTE U. 8. sENATCRshif'
TRENTON, Nov. 2.-The prospects seem 70 DC
that the Democrats will tomorrow elect Joseph d. beue
Governor, but by what majority it is hard u say.
reported that his Republican opponent Mr.. Heorge ~
Halsey complains that he Is being traded Oh py DUTY
tary Robson other friends OF the ADMINISTRATOR
for Republican candidates for the Leesature 10 oruer
to secure Mr. Robesons election to the Unted Saies
Senate. While this report comes from Republican guar
tiers, there may be no truth In it, and 1t may nave
originated in the apparent apathy Republicans and
In the chagrin OF Mr. Halseys friends at his waning
prospects. trading oil" Is said to consist
in the Administration spending money to elect Assem-
bymen State Senators and allowing Mr.. Halsey 10
look after himself ami his own money Aside from
the leaders of the Republican party there appears TO be
general enthusiasm among Republicans, ana luxe
warmness regarding the result Of to-moroT's ISSUE
seems pervade the rank and file OF the party. On the
other side there appears to be considerable confidence
and much enthusiasm. The Democrats-the calculating
moderate onescaim the State for Judge Bede by 400
majority, while the enthusiastic portion of that party
say he will have from 1000 to 5000 Toe Democrats have
had but little 20 spend IN the campaign, but their
professions and meetings have been large and to all a
pearances successful and In some instances have been
joined in by Republicans OF local prominence
1t appears almost certain that the Republican repre-
sentation to Congress will be reduced by one, II not
In the LIST and lid Congressional Districts the
Democrats have put forward popular men, but their
chances Of election very doubtful for these dis
trcts strongly Republican 10 the lid, however,
there has feeling against the Republican can
didate, Mr. Dobbns who is for reflection because he
voted for Imitation in the late Congress- But his friends
claim that pardOnabe in him TO do So because he
knew better. 1t is thought that the lid District
will very close. Mr. Clark the Republican candidate,
is considered a much ADLER than his Democratic
h,ktl l.st llama ia
he INSCRIPTIONS In the use Of money, and this
may possibly win his election. It is con-
coded that Mr.. Hamilton, the Democratic can
dldate in the Iyth Congressional District will
be reelected Ia the Vh, until within few days past
Democrats as we'll as Republicans appeared 10 agree
that Wm Walter Phelps would be returned to Congress
with scarcely any opposition. 1t was acknowledged by
parties that Mr. Phelps was the best representative
that New-Jersey has had at the National capital for
many years. But 1t ia sad that his defense, the
stump measures has lost him friends
with the Democrats and they are now trying tDjudi
ciOusly to cry him down. and to create political capital
against him through Misrepresentation and various
unworthy devices. The worst element Of danger for
him arises from his vote against the Civil Rights bill,
which aienated the negroes Aside from this there has
been great though suppressed wrath AGAINST him in the
inner circles OF the Administration party. particularly
among the Frenghuysen managers, In consequence OF
his midsummer letter to The Sun declaring his intention
to move the first day Of the next session for the
repeal Of the Gag law. Both these have led to
ukewarm support by his party. In spite Of them. how
ever friends confident and that unless the
Democratic tidal wave should prove overwhelming
throughout the State they expect TO emerge triumphant
With District appears TO be conceded that the
chances are about even between Mr. Ward and Mr..
Teese. Both popular, and are respected for
honesty and ability. In the With there seems to be
hardly any room for doubt tina: Mr. Hardenbergh, the
Democratic candidate, will defeat MIR. Seudder.
1t is thought that the Democrats will lose State Sen
ator In Morris County, and probably one in Bergen
County, while it is said they may gain In Mercer
aud one in Ocean. Judging from the political complex
ION OF the other that elect State Senators this
year, the State Senate will be the same last year-4
Republicans aud Democrats. The leaders Of both
parties working hard for the OF their AS
semblymen. The registration OF voters Is unusually
full, aud excites comment both sides. The Demo-
Gratis claim that the increase from Republicans
who have remained Indifferent heretofore, and kept
away from the polls and who coming out now to re-
pudate President Grants third term aspirations The
registration somewhat bewilders leading Republicans,
and they finally make themselves happy in the idea that
1t Is all for love OF Mr. Hasey. Others explain that
is Administration money that is going to bring out the
large vote, order elect Republican Legislature to
send MI Robson to the United States Senate.