The New York herald., 1875-10-31

ham yesterday afternoon 70 ascertain his position on
these topics, but the gentleman dumb as an
oyster He did not apparently wish TO converse upon
such delicate matters and, while denying nothing he
an alliance between the Mayor Comptroller Green and
Governor Tilden as against Mr. John Kelly, would
not be far-lechcd speculation. In fact this coal
tOn Is already authoritatively limited at Tammany re-
quires brains TO conduct her battles. She has cast
aside by blunderng and sti.necked policy on the
part Of Mr. Kelly magnificent opportunities Cover
nor fden is not ayerse to taking the helm and steering
the organization out Of the breakers Her defeat next
Tuesday would cause new reformation, scattering to
the four winds the present organ ization.
TAMMANYs LOSS THE PEOPLES GAIN
One Of the most conclusive proofs Of the breaking up
OF Tammany Hall as strong political organization is
the recent secession Of members OF the General Com
mitee This is not confined 10 any particular district
but extends throughout the entire city. In the FIRST,
Second Third and Fourth districts the. designations
have been larger than anywhere else. This
suits from the fact that those Assembly districts
located in the Fourth Senatorial district where the
Fox and Morrissey struggle goes with all its bitter
ness. The resigned members are among the most in
huental politicians in their localities Then we have
dlsoTganization in the Seventeenth and Twenty first
Mr.. James N. sullivan has left the latter This gentle
man Is one Of the most influential citizens the upper
part Of the city. lie is wealthy contractor and en-
ploys large number OF worklngmen. He was elected
10 the Assembly two years from the Twenty -nrst
district beating badly the regular Tammany candidate
lie aiterward Joined Tammany Hall, but has become
disgusted with IFS present management and leaves
what he considers sinking ship. Those disafections
Will very materially assist Mr. Francis NJ BiXby, the
antiIammany and republican nominee for Senator OF
the kighth district as against Mr. Everett Wheeler
Tammany's choice
Although Mr.. Nicholas Muller and a number or his
friends on the committee OF the First district have
promised loyalty 10 the Tammany local ticket, yet II
with much dliicnlty that they were whipped into the
traces More designations are expected from this dis
trict before election day bitter political antagonism
has always existed between Muller and Fox. The
former now heads tho First District Tammany Commit
tee and is the Tammany nominee for Assembly; whle
Fox residing IN the same ward Is the Iamm any caudi-
date for Senator How these hitherto entirely opposite
elements meet and work together election day
seems 70 be untthomable mystery to the inhabitants
OF this quarter OF The city.
MoRtisEY vs. FOX.
The canvass OF John Morissey against John Fox for
the Senatoshp Of the Fourth district has very mate
rally strengthened the chances Of tho former during
the past week. spirit Of genuine enthusiasm in the
cause 81 Morssey has taken hold Of the large masses
OF workngmen who inhabit this section They feel
grateful TO the antiIammany candidate for his cham
ponship of their rights, and their fealty cannot be
shaken Morrssey cannot be beaten by tar means, as
eght voters out ol every ten ~ the district to-day ex-
press themselves IN favor Of him. The large meetings
held in all parts OF the district during the past week
fully attested his popularity. In the seventh ward
the oyatons have been particularly noticeable. This
ward the headquarters OF William NJ. Tweed
for number Of years, and nearly the same
crowd that ran the machine under his auspices now
control the politics of the district. This is another
evidence Of the peculiar reorm' ideas claimed to be
the ruling spirit OF Iammanys present management
AT the hrst Morrissey ratification meeting held at
'Tweed Plaza stones were thrown at Morrissey and
tile meeting broken up by Tammany gang. But this
conduct has reacted IN Morrissey's favor The people
recognize the power in this exhibition Of terror
ism evident IN the attempt 10 control The Bcncn
Ia the interest OF a political clique.
THE SENATORIAL AND ASSEMBLY CONTESTS.
During the canvass the HERALD has called attention
TO the and character oi the contests going on IN
the different Senatorial and Assembly districts of this
city great deal depends upon the class Of men sent
Ia Albany next winter The present standard Of egs-
lators must be improved TO prevent the bargain and
sales which have frequently dsgraced the proceed
ings OF those bodies at their annual gatherings. A
greaterpart Of the important legislation passed upon
every session affects metropolitan interests. Great
should therefore be exercised in the selection Of
candidates Unfortunately, many Of tho Tammany
nominees are not fitted either by position or educa-
iton for the places they seek. The republicans
sexpect to carry six OF the Assembly districts,
and are working like beavers, as they know how
important II IS 10 secure majority in the Assembly
But their minority representation in the last Leglsa-
ture did not initiate much against republican influence
the antics OF the Irresponsible majority completely
destroyed any influence which the democrats might
4 WELD
In the Finh Senatorial district Senator Booth viii
run against Mr Sidney r. Nichols. This gentleman
elected last year BY some 1900 majority. How
ever Tammany Han is making vigorous efforts to elect
Mr. Nichols and the machinery Of the party i AZ work
night and day to accomplish favorable results Mr..
McClcland Is running as the anti Iammany candidate.
Mr. James Daly's candidacy in the Sixth Senatorial
district is backed UP by Governor Tilden and Mr. 0s-
wald ottendorer. Mr. Casper Baadon is the rspFbcan
Mr. James W. Gerard feels confident OF success on
the Tanmany ticket for Senator Of the Seventh dis
trict lie IS opposed BY Ar Joseph 4. Monhemcr, the
anti-Iammany candidate, and MI v lllam Lambeer on
the republican ticket
warm canvass Is going on in the Eighth Senatorial
district between Mr.. Francis M Bixhy and Mr. 4. Il.
Wheeler This district IS composed q The upper por-
ton Of the city the east side and includes Earieu
IL Is large section To travel over. Both candidates
engaged in making personal canvass, and meetings
have been held nightly during the PaaJ week. With
the bitter opposition al present exhibited against Tam
many and its candidates Mr. Bixby has excellent
chance 81 election. The Nineteenth ward (Iwentelh
Assembly distrct) Is part 81 the Eighth Senatorial
district The republicans have here nominated
FOR Assembly Mr. J. Albert Englehardt who
IS very strong with the German and independent
voters section. Last year although II Is largo
democratic district Mr. Jacob Hess republican, was
elected Mr. D. L. Stewart, who Is again the candi.
date Of Tammany Hall Mr. Hess Is running the
republican ticket FOR Alderman at Large.
Mr.. j. r. KING Is the Tammany nominee in the Nine
tcenth Assembly district He is opposed BY Mr. Richard
H. Green, and i close contest may be anticipated
In the Eleventh Assembly y-Aorrissey' Old district
the contest hes between Alfred Pc Tammany; Michael
Jacobs, anu Iammany, and e 4. Peabody Jr., rcpub-
lcan.
LAST DAYS or TIE CANVASS.
To-day and to morrow the last hours or the can
vass Every possible effort that assist the Tam
many ticket VIII be made BY the adhercnts Of that
ganzation. The peoples party not be idle tho
meanwhile The registry lists have been freely made
use u by Tammany Hall 10 Hood the houses "a voters
with documents aud tickets. IL would be well for ht
opposition that their tickets III the hands
every early the morning Of Tuesday next, e
that they may not have to rcproach themselves will
carreSsness neglect when the battle shall have beel
lost and won