Smyrna times., 1875-10-20

Tup RrrrKR SIDE OF POLITIcs seems to be
gaining the ascendency now that party ties
are loosening so perceptably among the
mass of voters; at least we are encouraged
To hone so from several events that have
taken place recently in the several States
around us that are now preparing to hold
elections on the I'd of November. We will
briefly refer to two or three of these
events.
In Philadelphia, when the Republicans
made out their ticket for the approaching
election, which was done some time In
July, several persons were put in nomina-
tion who were Objectionable to the better
elements in the party. They succeeded in
obtaining their places on the ticket through
trickery. and rendered themselves objec-
tionable for that reason, if no other. But
they were Objectionable for other reasons.
Besides being party tricksters, they do not
enjoy the public confidence, as was well
known. Thereupon, after due considera-
ton, a committee of the Union League
refused to endorse them. The League is a
strong Republican organization, numbering
some 1900 members, including very many
of the most substantial business men
in the city, who have no other object in
politics than to secure decent men fol
Office. Some of the members of this organ
ization, however, were not pleased with the
action of this committee known as the
committee of sixty, because composed oi
that number Of men) and to get the sense
of the League it was resolved to call vote
of the organization. That vote was held
last week. when the action of the commit
tee was endorsed by majority of nearl!
200. Therefore the Objectionable candi
dates are repudiated by the best men il
their party, and if they are not withdraw
and better men put in their places thei
Democratic opponents will stand goo'
chance of an election. The Leaguers d
this because they care more for good officer
than for good wire-pullers.
Again. In New York city, week or s
ago, John Kelley, who now controls tn
Democratic party (Tammany Democrats
of that city since Tweed has been confine
to the prison cell, demanded of Judg
Hackett, the highest judicial officer in tn
city, that he (Kelley) or his Democrat
Committee should dictate who the officer
Of the Court of General Sessions should b.
The Judge promptly refused for the reason
first, that under any circumstances it woul
be improper to place the criminal record
and the custody of prisoners in the hant
of political partisans; and next, that tn
law very properly placed the power (
appointing such officers in the Court an
not in the Democratic committees. Upo
the strength of this manly act of Judl
Haekett Kelleys committee refused
nominate him for reelection. And no
the Republicans have decided to go in wit
the better element of the Democratic par
and try and keep Hackett in his responsib
Office, his politics to the contrary notwit
standing. Tweed, in his most arrogal
moods, never made such a bold demar
upon partisans as Kelley's committee b
done. There seems hardly doubt again
the reelection of Judge Hackett.
Again. Party lines are being broken
Maryland for the public good. The Dem
Gratis there, strong, and therefore secure
reason Of their strength, THAT is the ofiC
holdersl have become corrupt in mai
cases. They have lost the correct idC
Instead of being public servants tn
assume to be party masters, and seek
whip the Democracy around to suit TIN
own selfshness. So, very many Of the b
men in the party refuse to aid them "a
longer in their selishness and corruptiC
These men, who live by industry ratf
than by party politics, have no object
breaking down the prestige Of their O
party, but for their own good. They hi
kept in line, consequently, until they hI
had 10 pay the penalty in the shape of hi
taxes. Now, it is more a question
pocket than party, and pocket rises up
assert its rights. The Republicans agree
help them, and thus party affiliations
severed for the sake of getting good mel
Office.
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