The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-10-12
THE CA N P Al G N.
The Outlook for State and
Local Tickets.
TRICKS ON BOTH SIDES.
Suspected Treachery Towards
Governor Dix.
"MY CANDIDATE e..
The Troubles in the Tammany
Camp.

The Troubles in the Tammany
Camp.
The present canvass presents some singular
features, botn In respect to the State county and
local contests. There has seldom been an election
In New York in which greater confidence In the
success OF their candidates has been expressed or
more uncertainty as to the result has been felt BY
the two contending parties. According to the re-
ports at the headquarters where the interests OF
the respective tickets looked after, both sides
calculate on large majorities in the State. RepuD.
lican authorities declare that Dix Will win more
decisive victory than he won in 1872, and they
give as the ground OF their belief the facts that the
Governor has made an honorable record and has
entirely satisfied the people OF his capacity, energy
and integrity; that the republican party, aroused
by the Southern outrages, has gathered
new spirit and become resolved TO prove
that its mission Is not vet ended; that
an important section Of the democracy is disaf.
fected toward the State nominees; that Tweed's
power Is felt IN New York despite his involuntary
retirement as Napoleons was felt In France while
the first Emperor pinned at st. Helena; and finally,
that the masses Of the people recognize no dstinc
ton between the crophaired rank and file Of Tam
many with Kelly at their head and the same gen.
NY WITCH leu Ny Iuc cAucu ''DOsS.' OCmOCIduC
authorities, on the other hand record the predic-
ton that Tden will be triumphantly elected by
majority OF not less than 5000. They have also
reasons to supply for the belief. They are that
the people generally are disgusted with the cor
ruptions Of republican officials, and have made
up their minds to change OF rulers; that the
southern outrage game has lost Its effective
ness through constant repetition at election
time, and now only excites disgust
and indignation: that the democrats are
tired Of fighting among themselves for the benent
OF republicans; that The democratic candidate is
the peer OF Governor Dix IN capacity and integrity;
that the party ha9 recovered from the shock re-
sulting from the Tammany exposures and has won
the confidence Of the people by its efficient repu-
diation OF its dishonest members and by the sim
cerity OF Its reform within ITSELF AS the republi-
cans claim for DIX q majority OF $4,000, while the
democrats will not be satisfied with less than
$4,000 majority for Tilden, it is certain that one
party or the other must be mistaken In It's estl-
mate OF the canvass.
THE STRONG AND WEAK POINTS OF THE CANDIDATES
FOR GOVERNOR.
The truth Is that the canvass Is marked by sim
gular features on both sides, and the result is in
about much uncertainty as in any State elec-
ton for the last dozen years. There are
strong and weak points on both sides, and
tnc puDuC uiuu is III SUCH du uuBeCtcu COuuItlOu
that change may take place at any moment,
sweeping enough to decide the contest in advance
In favor OF either candidate 1t is universally
ceded that II the election had been held the day
after Mr.. Tilden's nomination he would have been
defeated by 60 900 votes To-day. while the chances
favor the success OF Governor Dix no person de-
MES that the contest would be much closer. In
the three weeks yet to pass before election,
should the Improvement in the democratic pros
poets continue, the result may be in great doubt.
The strong points In Governor Dlx's favor are to
be found IN The satisfactory manner In which he
has filled the ONCE OF Governor, and In the still
apparent lack OF harmony and enthusiasm In the
democratic party. But he cannot reckon this year
on the votes cast against Francis Ker-
nan on account OF his religion, or on the
aid Afforded by the reform movement Then the
indignation against old Tammany was hot and
fierce and the reform combination was not known
mockery and cheat. The temperance move
ment also threatens to Draw slightly from the re-
publican strength, while no compensating onset
can be expected from the liquor interest The
third term s beyond doubt heavy handicap for
Governor DIX, but this he can get rid OF at any
time bya declaration OF his sentiments on that
question. The points in favor Of Mr.. Tilden are
the growing dissatisfaction with repubIicanism,
the general feeling in favor OF change
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the democracy to get back to power.
His danger lies in the direction Of APP
,athy on the part of democrats VINO
were opposed to his candidacy; OF treachery from
the former democratic rulers and OF the disarcc-
ton in the city OF New York, which may prompt
the defeat OF Mr. TIlden, as the surest method OF
overthrowing the present Objectionable Tammany
rulers.
THE RuMoREp ISrRIGUEs OF POLITICIANS.
The issue In the state Is complicated by the AS
semply elections, involving the choice OF United
states Senator in place OF Mr.. Fent0n. As gen.
era thing the OF clique intriques are either
due to the imagination OF their circnatOrs or, IL
true. the intrigues themselves are seldom effective
II one faction In party plays false to It's candl
Tor BY some otner movement. Neverthe-
less, the election OF United states Sen
ntor At tins a1 tune scn nyoyes So
consequences TO individuals depend upon the char
acter OF the successful candidate, that there Is no
going on in connection with the event Ex.Gov.
ern0r Morgan is the probable republican candidate
in case that party should elect TO the Assembly q
clear administration majority. Governor Morgan
is the choice OF the Custom House party, and be-
sides being an unexcep tionaoie candidate 10 char.
amount OF money to insure success. 1t Is SAID
that Governor Morgan is not acceptable to Senator
associate; but Collector Arthur Is loyal to Morgan
TO The backbone and the Senator does not venture
TO make q ngnt. BESIDES, Governor morgan Is
practised and vigorous In fight and Is well able
TO look alter hts own interests.
REPUBLICAN MONEY IN DEMOCRATIC HANDS.
This fact Is already proved by the quarreis brew
ing in almost oil the Assembly districts among the
democratic. Wherever q democrat OF any
strength can be found willing to bolt
the Tammany Assembly nomination and
enter the field against IL, he can receive
the funds necessary TO make the light effectively,
from republican quarters. SO liberal are the
promises in this direction, that there Is the pros
pect OF q democratic contest in almost every
district the antiTammany ticket being
strengthened by $40, 900 to 900 from the repub
hcan treasury. BY this means the supporters OF
Governor Morgan hope to win some Assembly
districts In democratic stronghods, which will be
. decisive gain and compensate for the loss OF
some doubtful country districts.
IS TREACHERY TO GOVERNOR DIX CONTEMPLATED