The New York herald., 1874-11-01
NEW JERSEY POLITICS.
Hudson County tho Battle .Ground-The
Third Term Question.

Hudson County tho Battle .Gr0und-The
Third Term Question.
Two mass meetings were held in Jersey City last
evening. The repu licans assembled in Kepler
Hall and were addressed by Senator Prelinghuysen
and General fitzpatrick. Mr.. Frehnghuysen spoke
Of the negro free trade and repudiaon, but evaded
o discussion OF the gag law. He paid splendid
tribute TO Mr. Halsey, the candidate Tor Governor,
whom ne styled the poor mans friend. He made
strong appeal to the American mechanics against
free trade. The most remarkable part OF his ad-
dress was the complimentary allusion he made
to the democratic candidate for Congress,
Ar. Hardenoerg, whom he styled perfect
gentleman. He made brief allusion TO thesthird
term IN the following strain Talk TO me about
CGsafism. Why, Grant loves this country as he
loves his lie, and he would lay it down as he would
give cup OF water to a war-worn veteran re-
turning from his country's battles" Applause.)
He was followed By General fitzpatrick, who de-
nvered q lengthy address.
IN the Catholic Institute there was large meet
ing OF the democracy, Mayor Trsphagen was
he vas hailed with "Three cheers Tor the next
President" He spoke on the issues OF the cam
palgn and was followed by Attorney General
Mr.. snyder and Mr.. McGlll. Mr.. Albeit
gave some hgures on the debt OF Jersey City under
republican rule which set the audience nearly
wild When Governor Parker was leaving the
han he was surrounded by crowd who called for
cheers Tor The next President" and he was es-
After the meeting serenade wes rendered
to Messrs. Hardenberg, Aooett and Brann.
spoke briefly, but with great warmth.
The campaign IN Hudson county may be thus
summed up:-First district. republican; Second,
democratic; Third doubtful; Fourth, democratic; !;
Filth. republican; sixth, republican; seventh,
democratic. Eighth, doubtful The majority for
Judge Bedle in the county will be so small that
there is a strong PROBABILITY Mr. Hasey will carry
the State. The ieeing against Ex-Governor Ran
dolph is SO strong tnat it Will Affect the vote for
n
posed to commissions are certain TO be elected.
in Trenton.
TRENTON, Oct. 81, 1874.
The largesr political gathering of the campaign
In this city held this evening by the democrats.
Tue greatest enthusiasm and harmony prevailed,
and the names OF Judge Bede and other democratic
candidates brought forth tremendous applause.
Hon. Montgomery B!air ana Senator John
r. stockton were the principal speakers.
Mr.. Blair touched on the subjects OF
taxation, reconstruction, negro suffrage and
the third term. He said that one-half
she productions OF the people went for taxation TO
enrich bondnolders and capitalists President
Grant never received a majority OF votes OF the
people that made the government. Grant was
always opposed to reconstruction till Congress
passed that law; then he became candidate for
the Presidency and favored IL. In this
way the Southern States were controlled
through the new element. Mr. BLAIR said
Gran: was the man that comes on horse
back looking for the third term Millions
OF money were used to elect him before, which
broke Jay Cooke and others. Mr.. Blair SAID
Thaddeus Stevens told him that II was fortu-
nate thing Lincoln had fallen, because the latter
vetoed the Reconstruction act in 1864, and he
tBlair was thrown out OF Llncoins Cabinet because
he opposed tbat measure. He was an old Jef1er-
sonian democrat and was proud of IL.
MIR. Stockton then arose and denounced the
Civil Rights BILL gag law, Louisiana outrages and
the third term. The latter subject Rooes0n SAID,
was not favored by Grant, aDd the Secretary or
War said Robson had no right to make such an
assertion Thus the army and navy were divided
on the question, while Grant favored IL !;
but ne fStockton SAID tnat Grant would never
run for the third term, because he would be
Played out by that time. In lengthy speech Mr.
Stockton denounced, in severe terms, the admins
tration party, and said the time was at hand lor
It's overthrow.
Alter addresses by Mr.. Cannon Mr.. Blackwell
candidate for State senator, and Mr.. Youmans
candidate for Assembly, the immense gathering
broke up, cheering wildly for the democratic
Ncket.