New-York tribune., 1874-08-25
NEW-JERSEY POLITICS.
THE VARIOUS CANDIDATES. AND THEIR
PROSPECTS,

GREATEST IaPoRTANCE-MR CATTELL LIKELY TO
BE BACKED BY TIE ADMINIsrRATfoN-PRoBA
BIIIrY THAT THE LEGISLATURE WILL BE REPUB-
L.CAN.
lfRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT TIE TRIBUNE
TRENTON, N. j.. Aug. A.-There seems to be yet
considerable doubt among the leading politicians
regarding the result of the Fall campaign. 1t ap-
pears to be conceded that the Republican State Con-
vention which will meet at Trenton on Thursday
next, will give the Hon. George A. Halsey of Newark
the nomination for Governor with q approach
to unanimty. There seems to be no formidable
competitor against him for the nomination AT one
time the western part Of the State claimed the right
to the nomination. and put forward the name of the
Hon. Edward Bettle as the man who should receive
that honor But outside of intrigues managed by
wealthy and powerful corporations, Mr.. BEETLE is
powerless, and his name soon dropped as one
not to be considered in connection with the Office Of
Governor. But his wealth and his activity in behalf
of his party give him position which the politicians
do not feel safe in ignoring, and hence, it is said he
will be brought forward for Congressional nomi-
nation. The friends Of the Hon. Amos Clark, Jr.,
of Elizabeth, appear persistent in urging his
claims against those of Mr.. Halsey's, and
there may be faint chance of his sue
cess should Mr.. Halsey continue to mani
fest certain degree of disregard for his Guberna-
toria prospects, influenced, doubtless, by the ap-
parent certainty of Judge Bedles candidacy for the
same office on the Democratic ticket The Judges
popularity and high character would, the Democrats
believe, insure his election beyond doubt. Still.
it is thought that, Mr.. Haseys is the only name
that can give the Republican ticket prestige that
will insure o strong representation OF the party
from Essex in the next Legislature. policy alone
may place him at the head of the ticket. Mr. Amos
Clark IS popular and strong man in his party,
and has influence and wealth to support him, but
with the masses he is not as well known nor as
well liked as Mr.. Halsey is, although considered
far abler man.
On the 18th of September the Democrats will have
their State Convention at Trenton. The Repub-
lcan candidate for Governor will then be fairly in
the field and if he be a weak one. Democratic aspl-
rants WILL it is asserted, use money unsparingly
There is already dread that Mayor Perry OF
Newark, who is reputed to be very wealthy, may try
to get the nomination. His agents have been ac-
tive for some time throughout the state. Inc
intriguing Democrats are working secretly in con-
Junction with the organs OF the Republican party
who are outspoken enough, against Judge Bedle,
and IN favor of Mr. Perry. 1t is openly stated that
So 900 "iudiciouslyp used in Hudson County would
give Mr. Perry enough delegates to secure his nom
ination. It is SAID that Hudson COuntys proximity
10 Ney-York City makes its political integrity
somewhat dubious with the rest of the State, ana
while Judge Bedle is the favOrite with the
people Of that county, 1T Is question whether tner
delegates to the convention will represent the peoples
wishes. For some time past those Democrats VINO
are opposed to Judge Bedles nomination nave Deen
urging that it would lessen in the estimation OF the
people the dignity of the Supreme Court OF the state
to have one of tb Judges seek political once; anu
still more damaging would 1t be, they argue 10 tha'
courts reputation should the Judge, after receiving
the nomination, remain on the bench until the con-
test WAS decided. Whether or not Judge Bedle
would remain on the bench, in the event OF his
nomination. until the close of the canvass, was so
much discussed that it brought forth the letter
in answer to friend, already printed in THE TRIB-
1,yE. in which he stated that he did not seek nor
desire the nomination; that should he receive it, he
would take no part in the canvassin fact ignore it
altogether; that he would remain on the bench, and
if called to the Governors chair, it would be by no
motion of his. This announcement has given great
oy to the Republican politicians and to Mr. Perrys
Democratic friends, who pretend to see Ill it the
utter unayailability of the Judge as a candidate;
while the Judges friends can discover nothing
i'm his letter but straightforward manly
attitude, which must make his nomination
moSe desirable with the people. Should
there be n general diversion in the Convention
against him, which is by no means probable, the
choice may fall to the Hon. Charles Haight OF Mon
mouth OF Senator Augustus w. Cutler Of Morris,
probably to the latter gentleman, who IS very popu-
lar and highly esteemed for his integrity and per-
sonal worth. But his views in regard to the liquor
question are very pronounced, for he is a strong
advocate of the Local Option law. and the policy OF
his nomination for this reason might be opposed by
Rtt fn nj nl,i
ton that the Governor could have moth
ing to do with that law. The same point could be
brought with more or less force against Mr. Perry,
who in his canvass for Mayor, pledged himself to
enforce the Sunday Liquor law. pledge which has
not been very strictly carried out.
To the politicians of both parties the election of
Governor appears secondary in Importance to the
complexion of the next Legislature, which will elect
a United States Senator to succeed the Hon. John L.
Stockton The Democrats seem more confident than
the Republicans, and believe that the record OF the
late Congress will have its effect in their favor The
Republicans appear to think that If Judge Bedle
does not head the Democratic ticket, the tight will
be an easy one for them; and their organs lose no
opportunity in making pointed illusions to the
Bedle- Randolph ring. 1uasmuch as no such ring is
known to exist, the incorruptibility of both men
precuding all belief in such idea, the inuendoes
only make the Judges friends more numerous. The
Republican organs would have several of the leading
and ambitious Democrats believe that in case Judge
Bedle was made Governor, and the Legislature was
Democratic, he would exercise all the influence
he could to make Ex-Governor Randolph United
States Senator, because family relationship
exists between them, and because Gov. Randolph
used his utmost endeavOrs, three years ago. at the
Democratic State Convention, to give the Guberna-
torial nomination to Judge Bedle. These statements
coming to the Judges ears, he remarked casually to
q friend that he was "nO mans man. remark en-
tirely unnecessary for Judge Bedle to make. win
him at the head of the ticket there is bare chance
tb az tba namOc ia wou III carry the Legislature.