The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-23
THE SUCCESSOR OF SUMNER.


Middle OF the Political and Personal
Factions In tiic Massachusetts Legisla-
ture-Butier's RUmorcd Coalition with
the noes OF the Candle
dates.
BOSTON. March % 1874
Everybody is at sea concerning the probable re-
suit OF the election u United States Senator to
ill the vacancy caused by the death OF the Iamented
Sumner. The election Is to take place on Tuesday
afternoon, and at this late moment, almost the
very or the struggle, the members OF the Legls-
lature as well as the interested public are noun-
derng about In the turbulent waters Of uncer-
tanry
In the nomination OF Judge b. r. curtis the DEM
ocrats have formally expressed their preferences;
but the republicans are so divided IN their opn-
ions as to the most deserving and III man that the
canvass is as confused as 1t is interesting They
have done nothing towards forming combination
upon any single candidate, and all efforts Tor pre-
liminary caucus have thus far been signal failures.
THE REPUBLICAN AsPIRANTs
most talked OF are Judge HOar and Mr.. Dawes and
the industrious and energetic friends OF each are
alternately confident and discouraged as the hour
OF the contest draws near. A union upon Charles
Francis Adams is among the most certain OF i'm
probabilities. While all admit his rare abilities,
there are many who doubt the sOundness of his
icPuDuCaulSiu, duu DeSluts tucTe Is Il COluueSs III
his nature which fails to attract that admiral ion
and enthusiasm necessary for successful aspirant
Tor political honors. the names OF Ex-Governor
Bullock and General Banks. cOnspicuously men,
toned early in the campaign are rarely heard
now, although 1t Is not impossible that some un-
foreseen and singular circumstance may yet
strengthen the chances or elmer one Of these gen.
te.nen. The fact that Mr.. Dawes is supported by
what Is known as
OF Massachusetts republicans has alienated from
him the support OF not few OF his old friends,
comes their admiration Tor the Berkshire Con-
gresham. The Custom House and internal reve-
nue. cliques are all for Dawes, ana on account OF
MS reticence there are many who believe that he
has been won over in the Busler or administration
interest," and that the Senatorship is to be his re-
ward. The TACT, too, that Mr. Dawes kept out of
the simmons Collecl0rship contest tells against
him among the antlButlerltes who in years past
have been his warmest supporters and aomrers
Mr.. iiowles, OF the Springfield Republican, pOti-
cal prophet on STATE pUuJics OF more than usual
accuracy, lntmates that Butler, in his support OF
Dawes, Is simply preparing the way for his certain
defeat.
BUTLER SUSPECTED OF ooLLUs1oN WITH THE DEMO-
Gratis.
He insinuafes that it is not certain but Butler
has captured the ninety democrats, and at late
moment Will have his republican trends drop
Dawes aud come around in one sold phaanx and
elect Mr. Gurus, the democratic candidate. Al
though the latter has been Lifelong ornament OF
friend of Buffers. and the General declares that
he can control between lorty and fifty republican
votes. BY this coup d5tGt with Atty votes at But
ler's command, and q coalition with the
ninety democrats, there is one solid body OF
49, which Is exactly One-half oil the
composition Of the two branches OF the Legisla-
ture, waen every man is in his seat forming
union which almost positively assures success !;
Tor the other 140 votes, it must be remembered
will be concentrated upon Hoar, Dawes and other
candidates.
LOBBYING ON THE SABBATH.
But it is idle to conjecture the consequences OF
the contest at this time. is barely possible that
by Monday evening the dlsarranged republican
force Way form combination and unite upon q
man now ieast suspected me struggle is the
the sacredness OF the sabbath has not been fatal to
industrious lobbying on the part OF the friends OF
the rival candidates.