The New York herald., 1876-11-04
SMITH ELY, JR.. FOR MAYOR.

WHAT JOHN FOLEY THINKS OF THE CANVASS
GENERAL DIX OUT OF THE RACE.
In these moments OF political anxiety IL 10 always
interesting 10 know tho feelings Of those who are
eagerly concerned in the conflict Such an expression
OF sentiment was made yesterday to HERALD repre-
sentative by Mr. John Foley. who has long been
prominent democrat OF this city. Tho interview began
with the inquiry
(which OF the candidates for tho Presidency, Mr..
Foley, has the brighter prospects for clectonY"
I'll regard the election OF Governor Tden as
tain," he replied promptly. HE is cminentiy fitted
for tho Office OF President-a man OF great executive
ability and thoroughly honest He has made govern
ment affairs a study Tor upward OF thirty years. No
man lives who is anxious and capable than Gov
ernor Tdon to promote tho happiness and best In
terests Of the people and nation. Look at his record
as Governor OF New YORK. Two years ago he promised
tho people Of State that II elected he would leave
nothing undone to secure reform, economy and good
government Has he not made his word good Iu my
Judgment ho has proved the wsest and lest Governor
We have ever had. He has worked noDly for the peo
pie and broken up the canal and all other State abuses
by his great energy and good management He
reduced taxation the nrst year onc-third, and
the second year made yet further reduction OF
half He has secured othor great reforms, which the
good people OF our State fully appreciate and will
manifest their confidence in Governor Tildcn by Civ
ing what is iarly due TO MIN, majority Of upward OF
100, 900 on Tuesday ncxt. That Is only double tho
jory he received Two years ago when hc was elected
Governorn
give T,lden and Hendricks a very large maJoritys"
ssYes; and have no doubt at all but that several
termined to have thorough change, and they fully
understand that this only be secured by tho ecc
S trade sns sns %
the country. Nearly all business men
and traders are almost ruined because OF
the corruption and extravaganza Of the republican
party. Tho people have suffered enough from bad
government IN the past three or four years. ! find
many republicans VINO viii go quietly TO the polls
Tuesday ana vote for Tilden aud reform"
'Do you anticipate solid democratic vote from the
Southern StatcsY'
II do; ana believe that the sending OF troops
south Carolina tended TO bring about that
result than anything else that has occurred feol
South has been very unjust len ago the South
people, having been thoroughly whipped laid
down their arms and begged ;or peace ana mercy
ne ther OF which havctbey received st the hands OF tho
republican This mattor oil keeping alive tho
issues has resulted in more damage 10 the south
The southern people than tho years of actual
STRIFE. No accuse me Of Southern sympathy,
as IL is Called for served ono year In tho Union army
Mt the commencement of the war, and when was no
longer able to and had to re,urn home | paid
$1,000 bonus to German, who had just landed, to
serve ior three years in my stead. But, although op
posed dsunon, feel that lnrthcr imposition upon
the Southern people Is unnecessary and cruel and
seriously impiirs the business and progress OF tho
Northern States These provocations have gone far
that believe they can only be reincdicd by the dis
placement Of republican administration
.lhen you believe that the best interest OF all rts
OF tho country-scuh. North, East and West-denand
the election OF Mr. Tildcn ~
Certainy do and feel that the people all over tho
country fully alive to the great necessity Of
change Tho democratic party Is their only alter
Tho cry OF reform IL heard upon all sides but
cannot be repeated often. To attain that end
should bo the hrs consideration in the election With
Tilden at the head OF the government ! believe The
best results be accomplished, Tor he has proved
himself TO be fuzzy capable oil dealing serny with dis
honesty, and Of bringing light the corruption that
has degraded The for the past few years"
SAITH ely JR, FOR MAYOR.
"Wel nov, Dir. Foley, about our city matters How
do you view the local sltuatonYn
THE democrats la this city are now thoroughly
united; and there can be no doubt whatever ABOUT
tho success OF their ticket Mr.. Elys majority Tor
Mayor will exceed the entire vote polcd by General
Dix. IL is universally conceded that The nomination
OF Mr. Ely the very tcst that could have been
made. Hc understands the duties OF the oTicc per-
tectiy. was with the old Board OF Supervisors
TO the public welfare. was the hrst TO suggest the
nomination OF General DIX or Mayor; anu though
that does seek the Office, believe that ne
accepted the nomination solely for the purpose OF aid
ing the republicans in the national issue"
"What have you TO say In regard TO tho other city
oficersg"
"we, the nomination OF Mr. Reilly for the shrievalty
is certainly good ono, as he rs very capable and
perienced man Tor the position. He Deputy
time never heard single complaint against him. AS
for the other nominations upon the local ticket,
though there are serious objections made TO OF
the names yet the great tide OF democratic power on
Tuesday next will carry them through with safety and
success"
BETTING on TnE xAYoRALry
AZ Fleetwood Park yesterday bets in large sums
were offered by well known sporting the
Mayoraity contest smith Ely, Jr, was the iavoriie.
smaller that he would have a riajority larger
than the whole vote poiled by "Centennisl" DIX.
There wero no takers