New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-15

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| THE SEVERAL CANDIDATES THEIR RESPECTIVE
| ABILITY-GoV. COKE AND CONGRESSMAN HAN
COCK coNTRAsTED.
| To the Editor or The Tribune.
SIR: 1t will devolve on the Legislature OF
Texas which will convene on the 18th OF the present
month"; to elect United States Senator to succeed NJ c.
Hamilton whose term expires on the 4th OF March, 10
There aspirans for that position ana the
claims Of each are advocated with more or less warmth
nv their respective friends and admirers. Among the
| more prominent names mentioned I'm that con-
| nection are the following, VIZ. Richard Coke'
Judge Deyine, +. L. stockdae, John Ireland, j. W.
| Throckmorton, and John Hancock.
Richard Coke the present Governor OF the state e
is lawyer OF fair ability with intellect that is slug
gish but wth'habits that systematic ana aooFiow
He was unknown in the politics OF the state until hon-
mated and elected to his present Office His admhs'ra
ton has thus far proved credtable, bu has not Dceh
marked by any signal display OF craftsmanship his
messages like his speeches. are long, redundant III s
betraying aborous preparation devoid VI Driiancy ana
altogether such as one might expect from pahs'aA"S
country lawyer.
Judge Deyinc Is not so well known politician as q
nwyer His abilities superior to those OF Gov COKE
He has acquired iuconsiderabe reputation during MS
long service Judge OF Federal court lie 49, however
lacking in rather he has failed to give evidence OF
those qualities which win popularity with the Masses
and therefore his chances for the Senate are probably
more meager than Of any OF the candidates named
r. L. stockdalc lawyer Of respectable pretcnsions'
and was formerly observation-disclosures OF mat STATE ne
has never however given any indi alton oil sucieht ca
pacity TO become leader in politics, and his prospects
for seat In the Senate are not regarded naterng
John Ireland a OF some prominence In the state
His intellect is good; he speaks with effect, and enter
aius pronounced political opinions All of the candi-
dates mentioned Democrats, but the Democracy OF
Mr. Ireland Is OF the uneuned uncompronising sort
He would have made good ante 6etium Congressman
or later a bitter Governor Having failed then 10
push hs claims TO positions for which he was qualified II
is not likely that his aspirations will now be gratned Tor
a position for which he is not well qualified.
j. W. Throckmorton formerly Governor OF that
State and is at present member OF Congress- lie Is
man Of capacity considerably above the average. lie
has discharged with credit the duties OF every position 10
which he has been called He il liberal in his views pro
ressiye in bis tendencies aud Is possessed OF personal
magnetism which has for him many fritrds Texas
would have occasion blush should he become her
John ancock is better abroad than any OF the
candidates named lie is regarded as TIE most emnet
lawyer, probably, in Texas. His career ~ cohgchs IN
which body he IS at present serving thfd term h,s
been marked by singular ability and wisdom. Judge
Uancock was a CONSCIENTIOUS aud doyout Unionst. ahd
did not pprOve of the secession movement Iho war
ended the result proved tbe accuracy " his appre-
SeDsans ana the "a city Of his prophecies. lie then
came forward at the most critical era ~ e h'of vi
ths state and country and offered his srYccs TO alay
aunosity between the sections and bring his state mo
friendly accord with the General Government no Heh-
Der Congress from tie south has been hos, IeoH
and accomplished more In that respect than jug" nan
| cock or consummatc ability comprehensive III ms
iels liberal In Ina opinions, orator OF great power
he possesses, in addition, the dignity that com
manls attention; The candor tnat creates COM
dcncc, and the generosity that INVITES c,hcli..-
ton. BY honOrng such a man Texas ho-ois
herself With the information available, ~ Is
intended In this letter 10 do Justice each and AL of the
gentlemen mentioned. II j. becoming evident that thc
contest will be narioWcd down 10 close struggle 10
tween GOV Coke aud Judge Hancock. While Judge Han
cock ia UNNECESSARILY superior 10 Gov Coke III AL OF NE
elements OF satesmanshi Gov Coke has the advantage
of bcng at the head Of the state Government thereby
pogsessing an immediate influence that Is potent and
Il uuInu palg
fIg distance IL strikes that Texas c0ud NOT 40 "a
wiser act than 20 send Judge iahcock 10 .he =. -
senate Ills reputation national whereas That OF Gov
Cnke h only local. Hancock Is experienced, Coke an
| untred LEGISLATOR Hancock Is CONSERVATIVE, Nnile
Cnke is a Bourlnu In politics Hancock represents The
rugresiye spint OF the National democracy, while Coke
| hroaJs ,oycr state rights" aud mOurns the lost
cause" II TsXas desires TO occupy commanding posi-
lion i'm the senate should send tithrr Eer best man
80 80 man 4 heicye. il John Hancock NJ.
| N,o York. April Ii, 1876.