The New York herald., 1874-09-11
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER H. 1s74-rRIPLE SHEET


are far seeing, we'll conceived aud ably arranged.
He does not trust 10 petty trades and bargains IN
tlons and appeals to great party pr,nciuieS for
success He VIII demand the nomination OF Gov
tion as ne demanded lt in the Convention of Is72,
III The name OF the great republican party, OF ali
honest citizens, and OF the friends OF good gov
out OF slgnt, as he dld before. all the
petty intrgues Tor Cornell or Robertson, or any
body ese with which the small minds Oh Conklina
Bliss and Davenport have been occupied Tor the
past three or lour months. SO in the election
with his friends in every school district In the
state, the experienced Old wire- -puler Will obtain
ready scent Of any intended treachcry and Will
crush IL out OF existence.
THURLow WEEDS LITTLE GAME.
For Mr.. Weed has his own game TO play. In the
squabbles between Conkling ana Fenton lie H.
tends TO carry on the meat o the oyster. The Al
semoly Will convene, no doubt, with republican
majority 20 add TO tine small majority already safe
tions in the Assembly, as there already are in the
Senate, and on each side there Will be violent op
other as candidates Tor the United States Senator
snip. Mr. Weed Will appeal TO the Legisa-
date as Senator Fentons successor win
viii, no doubt be wel disposed by that time to
eXclatm To Conkling and Fenton, "A plague on
both your hOnses," and General Pruyn Will be
found in every respect an eligible candidate. HIS
consistent repuDlcanism, the nigh positions ne
has alied az nome ana IN the diplomatic service
tions, will be urged strongly in his favor. Above
all, he will be warmly supported by Governor
ture, always great, will be irresistible under the
peculiar circumstances which Will raise the second
election OF Governor Dx into such broad national
importance. Nor does Mr.. Thurlow Weeds com.
prenensve policy close with the senatorial elec-
ton for General Pruyn Will be found courteous
but firm opponent OF the third term movement,
and. with so warm an adherent as Pruyn IN the
United STATES SenaSe' tne prCSpects OF General DIX
be considerably frightened.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION.
Ia n ceo ofchA NJ
plans OF the politicians is based comes from
strictly reliable source. gentleman thoroughly
CRITICISMS OF some ol the actors Ia the political
drama are not without interest. WITHIN the
Sea air and the end OF the season he has un-
bosomed himself to me with pleasing sincerity. l
memory, bu: l am sure tnat he will concede It's
1denty.
"What do you think OF Mr.. Thomas Murphy as
leader?" asked.
"Weil," ne replied, with smile, 81 should like
to know what or who he leads. Murphy is a whole
souled, good.hearted fellow, with greater repu.
tatlon l0r nDeIalty than he is entitled TO- That IS
to say, his patr0nizirg manner and liberal talk
would create the impression tnat ne would give
away half his fortune to bis friends Just
and even penurious business man. who knows
admirably weu how to take care OF the most I'M
portant Of the numerals ny As 70 his political lead.
polllics and no more discretion than bat In the
light He mas done great deal lor the President
IN certain way, but guess even in this direction
he has been more liberal through his lrlends tnan
through himself However, 1t g all the same, since
mendous failure he was In the State Senate ana
he Was as pad IN office. The idea Of putting him
Years ago, as a ward politician, Murphy had sort
OF success but 1t arose from the tact that as an
Irlshman, Catholic and republican, he could
manage With the use OF little money TO take the
votes Of Irlshmen and Catholics away from the
mse a they ana mus Is ne
tricr. He Is man or business ability, be sure,
and mas literally risen IRON the bottom OF the ladder
20 oe comparatively rich man. His operations
IN real estate, although the most lucrative or
them PROBABLY manly owed their success to the
shrewdness OF the old Tammany operators evnce
business tact and Judgment; but ne IS no more tit
to SHINE in politics than to 20 10 court He has
not single qualification Tor political leader
and as to political strength DO not believe that
he would oe certain ol an election to Congress IN
longing to become candidate. For with all
TOMS affected freedom from political ambition he
power 1t tmparts.''
'Do you think collector Arthur good political
Arthur Is a very peculiar man." was the reply.
..He IS gentleman; that Is one thing in his favor
He has good common sense, aud II he could have
MS own way, aud possessed the requisite energy,
OF those who make NOR. prerence to leadership.
But then his Knowiedge OF men and OF political
inence He Is safe adviser, however, now " and Is
above petty lntrlgues. The worst feature Is that
souss, ater ana he IS avose W sne adiss
Can any one be surprised, under these circum-
as ne 9Sner to those
that ne Is IN TACT scarcely whole Collector. he
manages the Custom House better than could be
expected under the circumstances; but he would
do much better II he were not, SO to speak. on
shares, aud had liberty 20 do Just he pleased"
,sodsry "n9 ySa regard Bliss and Davenport a. good
80, "0n pray spare me-" was the answer. II do not
leader which is an honorable title il the duty IL
ably ana nonorably performed. with such small
M sa;; STA. % S Dean MsSS sao van s
democratic party: or tse veteran Weed ana the
sN wS oe ORs Ssn ss same
MIuIpny DsveaDors as, ana Bliss the party lsaaers
'q po:: msa
;r his way, but only as & sort Q! poutlca runner:
SsSen' fellow wso was brought p.o notice
the name ssSu men az - TaearIos eosu wesd
class Of leaders. ana Governor Dix is mo- n,ors Of a
statesman thar politician a. We understand the
seymour and Uhurch from the democratic iist, W.
ass no USy Of the name in New YORK
These q, the views Of q prominent member Of
men OF whom he spssks; Tss Ssrs,r,,r
President Grant and number OF friends left
here this morning on the quarter to eight O'Clock
train Tor sandy Hook.
secretary OF the Navy Robson and family have
arrived at their cottage on Monmouth Beach,
where they will remain during the month or Sep.
temper
Tne West End United States East End and Met
ropotan Hotels closed fer the season yesterday.
The ocean Hotel and Mansion House close on
saturday
CANNOT VOTE FOR TILDEN.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:--
Governor.
No man or party can carry Mr.. a. II. Green who
Is reeking with odium, upon his or its shoulders.
This TACT Mr. Kelly ia surely wise ennuoh TN under