The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-07

tropofis maintained and preserved. Mr.. Hackett
Is IN the position held by Governor Holman
elected to the Nsyoralty. Recorder Hacket1
II nominated <ould undoubtedly be elected, and
Recorder ce same non cua he
hif. Elected Recorder, then Mayor. What FOL
lows, carr, ing out the sequences Why, Governor.
10 be sure. And though l differ politically with
Joan K. Hackett, say 80 mote II be-n
COLONEL HENRY G. srEBBINs As CANDIDATE.
The republican Alderman having started for
more attractive scenes than the damp walls and
stlflinR atmosphere OF the CITY Han presented the
HERALD representative had TO look Tor other mxn
authorities TO question with regard to the Mayoral
candidates. Having encountered one deeply
yersed in political lore, OF the Tammany stripe,
the subject OF the candidacy for the mayoralty was
'.well,n said informant Ne. 2. 'There is Have
HERALD Representatives. have disposed Of
the ''old man.
Lett him o dead bird in the pit according to the
sentence OF an cid contemporary OF his
No. 2-wen, alter all that's about where the old
light. However. 1 think can name the next
man, Colonel Steobins. He would make a win
and lew more popular. He is now President of the
Park Commission and In years past considerably
namentarion OF the grounds. He was a member
Of Congress- representing the First Congressional
district OF the state as free soier He 10 per Sc
. represe NATIVE or the high toned, educated,
LIBERAL Americana man OF culture and large ex'
perience. He is o generous patron Of the nne
private institutions lie possesses fine executive
abilities and would ably discharge the duties OF
the high office for which he will be pressed by nu-
merous supporters. The democrats could have no
objection TO Colonel Stebbins, as his principles
nave always oeen democratic AUD tne aonest re-
hardly iail TO endorse the nomination OF man
VINO has been consistent reiormer, supporting
every honest measure Tor the good government OF
the city without aspiring to ONCE or pront IN
der IL.
Mr.. WILLIAM BUTLER DUNCAN
Is also spoken OF, said informant No. 2. or course
all cannot be candidates; nor is 1t TO be under
stood that they all as individuals, aspire to be
such. only speak Of men VINO are really spoken
OF, not as candidates but as men whom the
leaders, In casting around LOT candidates VIII DC Dc
political rings and clques and factions, and VINO
would be not only entirely acceptable TO the
people, but whose nomination would be hailed as
an earDest OF practical reform in our municipal
government such man is Mr.. Duncan, MEM
Der OF the banking firm OF Duncan, Sherman Co.
He has been more than once requested to allow
himself to be put IN nomination for ONCE
movement however, Is now on loot, IN
which leading men OF all classes and
parties are interested, with view to press Mr.
Duncan to accept nomination of the candidacy
for Mayor. Should he consent, he would effect q
great good for the taxpayers and voters OF the
city; Tor, though he might eventually retire or be
defeated at the polls, it would only be through the
necessity thus imposed upon the political leaders
or presenting in their choice man OF similar high
character OF honesty OF purpose and pubic prob
1ty as Mr. Duncan himself.
THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
In republican circles the name OF Alderman
Vance is spoken of as the candidate OF the party II
regulars. Commissioner Davenport, on being ques-
toned as to Mr.. Vance's chances frankly confessed,
or perhaps maliciously replied, that II he ran he
(DavenporD thought he would come within some
"a, GOO votes OF being elected.
certain Mr.. Feitner was dropped from the
Tammany General Committee lew nights ago for
the non-payment OF an assessment. Ever since
then the other unfortunate Feltners who still
cling to the committee, have been in semi-hila-
rous frenzy, and each and every one OF them em.
pnaucally declares that he is mot the man"
Among Others the secretary OF the said harmonious
communicable. Thomas l.. Feitner-is terribly
grieved, ard desires particularly to assure all good
democrats that he is not the "droppedn indvd-
ual This Tom lights Tor Feitner and is still one OF
the great ''unterrifed."