The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-31

New York and Other Opinions
on His Election.
THE REPUBLICANS TACITURN.
The Democrats Generally in
Andy's Favor.

TAe epgrammatic utterances Of our legislators
In Washington in reference to the election OF
Andy Johnson to the United States Senate were
tie subject or much humorous comment yester-
day among politicians and otter leading men OF
the CITY, Andy Johnson Is one OF those puohc
men whose very mention somehow or otner
provokes smile. His eccentricities, his original
IDEAS his great force OF character. his remarkable
stubbOrnness are still impressed upon the nina OIL
the public despite the SIX years that nave
elapsed since his retirement from the
political Stage. great many people In
New York love Andy, great many nate
him, although the majority are certainly IN MS
favor, but everybody Is amused at the mention
@, him. and laughs good-naturedy when hearing
OF him. There is another important point--no-
body Impugns his honesty. The writer conversed
Yesterday with many OF the most influential men
OF this city, and though some derided him-they
were but very few, hOwever-all acknowledged
his integrity.
DIFFERENCES OF OPINION.
The republicans were extraordinarily tacturn
on the subject OF Andy Johnson's election. Men
who usually glad TO give their opinions for the
enlightenment OF the public, when requested
to state what they thought OF his election
tried to laugh the matter of and exhibited
great unwlllingness to tell what significance they
attributed to this remarkable event The demo.
craJs, as Will be seen from the subjoined opinions
OF distinguished members OF the Manhattan Club
and the Tammany Society, applauded his return
to the political arena almost unanimously. In
FACT the opinions generally expressed about him
in this city seem to be much more favorable than
those given in the national capital, where his
peculiarities OF manner and temper are probably
remembered more vividly by members Of Con.
gress and other officials. At all events, people here
should be grateful to him for at1ording them mo-
ments Meeting amusement by the mere mention
OF his name.
REBUKE TO THE ADMINISTRATION.
August Belmont, President Of the Manhattan
Club-"I think it is good thing for the country
and the party, and an additional rebuke to the
administration"
GREAT IMPROVEMENT.
Mayor Wickham-"This election IL GOOD thing.
He's great improvement on his predecessor,
Brownlow. Almost anybody would be an improve.
ment on him."
HONESTY DESIRABLE.
Judge W. E. Curtis Of the Superior Court-"I
have always regarded Johnson as man OF
honesty and upright character, and these are
very desirable qualifications in politics just now"
THE BEST NAN
President 8. A. Lewis, OF the Board OF Aldermen
~ don't think the people of Tennessee could have
made any better selection. One excellent feature
about his election is that by reason of his great
experience he Will be able to put his finger upon
the frauds and wrongs or the administration"
NO ESPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE.
John Kelly, Sachem Of Tammany-T think re
will be o very useful man to his State. He has
always been very vigilant, active man when he
sat before in the House OF Representatives and in
the Senate. Beyond that think the event has
no especial political significance"
IT'S WELL ENOUGH.
Joseph N. Choate, President OF the Union League
Club-'I suppose it's well enough-don't you? l
think he will make things lively in washing ton
One thing is certain-he never stole q cent. 1t
looks as though the democracy intended to run
him for the Presidency"
WILL BE VERY GOOD SENATOR.
8. L. NJ Barlow. prominent lawyer and q men,
Der OF the Manhattan Club-"I think hell be
very good Senator He Is a man OF far more bill
ity than the majority Of those elected to the Sem
ate. What like about him is that he was edu-
Gated in the old school Of politics, and has the JEFF.
fersonan and not the Calhoun idea Of State
rghts.n
A DEBATABLE POINT.
Mr.. Levi p. Morton, a great nnancier and still
greater friend Of the Observation-Disclosures his
election good thing for the country is rather
debatable point"
ANDY's USEFULNESS.
Sidney Webster the awyer-"Apart from hts
opinions on the great questions OF the day, which
/ do not know should say that q man OF his vast
experience, who has been a Representative, Sena-
tor Governor, Vice President and President must
prove OF great use to his future colleagues
HE'LL MAKE TROUBLE
John McKeon, the lawyer-"1m CAD he's there,
for he'll make trouble. He'll have chance to get
square with the President. That he Is an able
man there Is no douot.''
VALUABLE OPINIONS.
Robert Lenox Kennedy, President OF the Bank
OF COmmerce-"1 never give my opinions"
ANDY's CORRECT IDEAS
James Thayer, the well known democratic
orator-"I think It's fortunate that he has been
returned to the Senate. think mat he has the
most correct political ideas OF State rights OF any
man In this country"
FIRST RATE MAN.
Charles P. Leveridge, President OF the Bank Of
New York; am a business man and don't
know much about politics, but ny impression IL
that he is first rate man In every respect. Almost
everybody with whom have conversed seems to
be pleased az his election"
NOT ALWAYS POLISHED
william N. Nelson, President Of the Board OF
Education--T think ne Is good honest man,
who means to enforce the laws according to the
constitution. OF course, he is not always the
polished statesman
DIDN'T KNOW he WAS ELECTED.
Judge John Sedgwick, OF the superior Court.
the best looking Judge In this city, and one Of the
wittlest-'I didn't know he was elected. It's
shameful ignorance on the part OF Judge, I
know, Was 1t In Tennessee A sovereign State,
l believe ~
IT'S QUEER.
Mr.. Richard O'Gorman, Incorporation Counsel
OF the city-"It's queer and shows how strange the
wheel OF politics turns. However, regard 1t as
welcome cnange for the better, although he 10 q
man who will DO some unwise things while he