The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-10-10
THE CANVASS IN BROOKLYN
THE QUADRANG ULdR CONTEST AND
WHAI THE CHANCES ARE.



At ordinary times there is not much ex-
element attending elections in Kings county,
and least Of all the election OF Aldermen. IL
may be doubted # In the history Of that lso-
lated place there have been score Of cam
palgns which combined could rival tho Intensity
of excitement now filing the entire county.
There are many important positions 20 be nilcd,
but they are one and all subject to dlcker ma
bargain and sale, in order that n few Aldermen
may be elected because, as 70 the Aldermen
goes an amount Of patronage, vast ana most ue-
sirabe to control. The present Mayor, Schroe-
der, Ia Republican. The present Board OF Alder
men is Democratic by bare AMI not always
reliable majority. There are twenty-five wards
In tho city, and for all the odd wards-Onc,
Three Five &c.-Adermen are to be chosen.
II the Republicans carry enough OF the doubt
ful wards to turn the majority in their favor, on
the LIST Of May next, the Republican Mayor eau
nominate aud the Republican Board of Alder
men confirm:
The Corporation Counsel, a fat position, worth
FROM $4,000 to t25,OoO per annum.
The Collector Of Taxes, which includes the
hiring Of from rs to 100 clerks.
Tue Collector of Arrears Of Taxes, with
small army Of subordinates.
The Police Commissioners, which means n re-
moval OF SUPERINTENDENT Campbell, reinstate-
ment Of ex-Superintendent John Folk. an up
heavai OF the whole detective force, and the see
saw custom among the captains and sergeants.
Tho Fire Commission, with all the patronage
Of that u.eful political machine.
Aud tho Commission OF Public works, with
tue multnorm avenues OF service depending
on the efficiency and experience Of that depart
inent.
At present the Mayor and Aldermen are checks
on each other. The Mavor remalns under any
circumstances and desperate hght will be
bad before II Is determined whether the Demo
Gratis are to continue as check, or this Repuoll-
cans are to have full swing. The other Offices
are as follows
The Register holds very important on e.
Tho present occupant, William Barre, has been
In the ONCE over thirty years. He was the only
deputy ever appointed until he elected
chief and appointed his own successor. h.
like his f,ther and grandfather was born on
Long Island, and Is very popular with lawyers.
Mr.. Knsella and other Democratic managers
are In favor Of a change, not that they object to
Barre, but because they think II fair to give
the boys show. The position Is honestly
worth $1,000 year. Mr. Barre Is a candidate;
60 is Judge Delmm. The Republicans think of
PLAYING the " Irish dodge" by nominating Col.
Cavanagn, Senator Jacobs opponent last year.
COUNTY CLERK.
The present incumbent has served two terms,
and the thirG-term question Is beng discussed.
over TINS tOSttlOn tnerc - "A hitter ught. OrOree
g. Herman now has Il, and wishes TO keep II.
George Barnard, the Deputy wants II, and the
also mentioned IN connection. The heploli-
cans Tux Of the inevitable y,key W orth. Capt.
Steers, aud Eugene Berri. The cash value Of
the Ofice per annum is rated at S3O,OOO.
COMPTROLLER.
Ex-Mayor Samuel S. Powell now draws $4,000
year as Comptroller. He ran on the Demo-
handsome majority. H. ia a candidate for re.
nomination. William Burrili is talked of. The
Republicans will offer the nomination 10 Ripley
Ropes.
SURROGATE.
The candidates for the surrogate's once are
So numerous and present SO many uiftR cut
claims TO the position that IL Is said"that
Mclaughlin may choose to save himself trouble
The reform element OF the Mclaughlin Com
mittee demand the nomi0ation of S. T. Free
man, lawyer who has been precentor 10 Tai
images Tabernacle. Tbs Slocum party favor
ex-Gov. Lowe on the Republican ticket, but
OF Henry c. Place, ex-senator A, j. Perry, Peter
". ostrander, ana Gen. PhiliD :. Crooke. The
BERGEN. ". j. Osborne. a. IL. Osborne Henry j.
Forker, A6ram Il. bailey, Geo L. Fox, aud
policy to give the once to the Eastern District
Il will probably 20 to A. H. Daley former
Lioeral Republican.
CONGRESS
Congressman are TO be elected in the Second
lSchumaker's), Third Chittenden'sl, and the
will not be in the field. 1t was proposed to
name the Hon. Thomas kinsea. editor Of the
EAGLE, tut that gentleman said Yesterday morn
ins that he absolutely refused to allow his name
10 be used Gen. James Is. Craig, sidney Web
ago. lie is now entirely out OF the race. VIII
liam r. Robinson Is a candidate with lair
D. Beaen, Broadway Yankee Sankcr who has Seen
known IN brooklyn politics, so iar' only as
tn eG neminati"n, '. p. Tamass is also s
Democratic aspirant, and II seems probable that
pubncans snd the slocum party, although il Is
said that he does not want the nomination.
publicans and the slocum party will each run
man.
ton In tue Third District; which comprises the
First, Fourth. Seventh, Eleventh, Thirteenth,
N@stee lent rwenet5 1WweHyds. Tssn,S
thousand majority. Sir. chittenden was elected
has recently presided at a Republican meeting
aud announced himself a Republican. Ibis
puts him out Of the Held, so far as the Democrats
are concerned. Tho other Republicans who
are after It re Gen. l. S; Catlin, W. ". Good
stoddard; A. W. Ienny. Darwin r. James. ana
Demas Strong. The Democrats may nominate
Senator kennaday or DR., Brown, II Demas
Strong fails to get the regular Republican nomi-
nation, II Is said that he will run stump and will
ask for and yet the democratic endorsement.
Gen. tatlin wants this nomination or none, and
Mr, Cn't,enaen Is n the same position Mr..
case and hi. stump speeches in ONO.
The FOURTH Congressional District,which com
teentn, Seventeenth, ana Eighteenth Wards, and
the county towns, was carried by the Demo-
Gratis two years ago by over 400 majority.
The Democrats will renominute the Hon. A.
N. Bliss, aud the Republicans will put in the
field either George {. Bennett, Solomon splitter
twho II - thought, will take tue German vote
solidl or Gen. PhiliD :. Crooke.
Justice Walsh seeks a reelection "a Police
Justice against Col. HemstToet, a Republican,
The candidates for Justice Morse's place are
numerous, but those with the beat chances for
the Democratic nomination are Jno. Z. Adams,
Jr, President OF the Brooklyn Y. NJ. q. A.
David I. Lynch, and Col. j, d. Myerburgh
Richard Narvlp and Charles Frost AIN old de-
tective are named for the place by the Repub-
hcans, and James Ridgway by the Slocum par
~. II Justice Delnar fails to secure the nom
ination tor County Clerk he will be renominsted
as Justice. Assemblvman Michael Cuney and
Police Captain Ferry are also candidates for the
position Justice Senior Is a candidate for re-
election. bernard Midas also desires a re-
election as Charity Commissioner, aud =" Boss"
Mclaughlin favors him, j. Ryan of FatbuSi, a
marble dealer, however, contests the Dsmo-
cratic nomination. Ex.CommissiOner Jonn
Cunningham IL spoken OF by tho Repubn ans,
as Ii Supervisor John l.. Ryder.
INTERVIEW WITH BOSS hLAUGHLIS.
A reporter called yesterday on Mr.. Hugh Nc
IA A.