The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-09-29
oUR VIEW YoRK LETTER.
POLITICAL FREE LIVING STREET MER-
CI2NTs-BUsINEss.
NEw YoRk, september 9, ls7e.


CHANTS-BUSINEsS.
New YORK, September 8, 1875.
POLITICAL.
The declinafion of Seymour has lemor
allied theDemocraey of the State. It was
trick of Tilden to get man of his OWL
at the head of the ticket, but like good
many of the operations of smart men II
hasn't worked. The decent Democracy
saw through it, and they blocked Tilden's
little game by demanding re-assembling
OF the State Convention, and deal from a
fresh pack which had not been so careful
ly stocked Who the coming man is no
of Tilden's that is, he viii be supposed to
be free from tae Tiiden influence. This
distrust of their Presidential nominee
seems curious to people outside; but it is
well understood in New York, where he
is known. 10 one has confidence in him.
He is known as sly, underground, self
isl. ambitious man, who has not thought
outside of his own advancement, and a
man who would sacrifice his nearest friend
TO make a step for himself. The Democ-
racy feel that he has thrown away all hope
Of carrying the State, and have virtually
given up the Presidential race, unless it
can be carried by some gigantic fraud.
But they are doing desperate work, and /
warn the Republicans of the country that
it is not safe to sleep. The mails are bur-
,1aved wit n Joottruao T.,
this city have lists of every voter in the
country. classified Democrat, y s'Repub-
lican.'' Doubtful, . and documents arc
being prepared for each, to be sent out
BY the million. They are working with
more system and energy than ever. This
sly, underground, silent work is Tilden;s
best eard,-it is the one he has always
played. and because they are holding no
big meetings and making no great outcry.
don't fancy they are doing nothing. Til
den trusts nothing to committees. He is
in this fight to win--he is playing for the
patronage Of the government, and he is
experimenting it himself He writes his
own pamphlets. and sees that they get into
proper hands. ssFo your tents, oh Israel. .
1t is notable fact that the Democracy
of the East dare not do thing till they
have asked Tsmmany. The proposition
to nominate Charles Francis Adams for
the Governorship of Massachusetts was
held in allegiance till boss Kelly. Of this
city was heard from. The partner of Nor
rissy thought the matter over, and finally
said he was willing, and accordingly he
was nominated. As Iammany furnishes
the money to carry the New England
States, as well as the repeaters, the propri-
ETY. of consulting Tammany is apparent.
But think Of a descendant of john Quincy
Adams asking permission of New York
spokesman to be candidate. The bones
of the ssOld Eloquent must have turned
over in their coffin.
RATHER FREE LIVER.
Among the recent failures was that of a
clothing firm, who wanted their creditors
70 take 90 cents on the dollar. They owed
about a million, and had goods to nearly
that amount. When their affairs were in
vestigated it was discovered that the senior
had used $59. 900 a year in living expenses.
A firm living in that way might reason
ably be expected to fail-it could not be
expected that they could go on very long
in such times. But this is fair sample Of
New York habits. The wives Of the men,
bers Of the firm We're high flyers. who had
acquired habits of expensive living In times
that would justify it, and they fossnd it
very inconvenient to slack-up when the
times became hard, and their husbands
We're weak enough to LET them drag them
to ruin. know one man, now 4 clerk At
1000 year, who, four years ago, was
making as a merchant on his own account
not less than $50. 600 per year. He allowed,
his wife carriages, horses, parties. dia-
nonds, etc, to The tune Of $40, 900 i wear.
and was satisfied. Times got dull. goods
went down, the ground was slipping from
under him, and he impIored her 10 stop.
shc woHId not listen. 81 can't Lose nv
place IN society. 2 was her answer. ana 81
she went: Finally the smash came, there
was nothing behind them, tho sheriff sold
their house, the pair are now living IN two
rooms. and taking their meals AZ yery
cheap restaurant. She ii not fiji society,
and the husband 6 very thankful therefor.
lae says be IS happier dan he ever was ID
his flush times. for there were four years
that lss knew ruin was hanging over him..
and The constant worry Of e 11arly dr0Fc
him crazy
Ii EIsEEI
One of tiie curIosIfles Il snesFcp
llte, u the street sendes, who lias his stand