The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-20

YIIsr DISTRICT
The first choice OF Mr.. EBExkzga WHsrcorr, OF Cam
den Of the First district delegates, Is Governor
Parker For his candidacy Mr. Westcolt, in common
with his district, Is most enthusiastic. He regards
New JERSEYS war Governor decidedly the most
available candidate for the ST LOUIS nomination. But
for doubts to his availability Senator Bayard would
tons for Mr. rilden alter Mr.. Parker; but tor Mr..
Parker he declares his intention 20 FIRST last and all
the time long as there is shred OF chance OF his
success.
john r. HoAGLASp, OF Bridgctor. like Mr.. Westcott
his district colleague, and like ali the other delegates
desires It to be understood that at the present time
and until such time shall become useless 10 press
the matter, such time ever arises which he regards
improbable, his sole choice Is and will be Joel
Parker Although he declined to express himself, 1t rs
we'll understood that his second choice the most
available man would be Governor Tilden'
DISTRICT
Ex-Assemblyman A. J. SMITH, OF Hghtstown con-
sders Governor Parker by all odds the safest, sures
and most available candidate. Mr.. Smith stated that
since the TrvntOn Convention he had been approached
by large numbers OF influential republicans in his dis
trct aud been assured by them that II the St LOUIS
Convention would give them chance they, and hosts
ike them who were thoroughly disg listed with Grant
and the rottenness which had been shown up In
every governmental direction by Congress, would
openly their best cndcav0rs Tor Governor
Parker In common with other democrats Mr.. Smith
he had the very highest esteem tor Bayard aud
Thurman and hendrIcks and Iiden, but the man Tor
the present emergency, the man to win sure Joel
Parker, whom he characterized US thepeoples choice
II not OF the professional politicians As regards
ond choice, MT smith said he had not thought OF that
His inclinatons are however, toward Governor Iden.
The voice Of the delegation will control the vote Of
ID. w. VRo0M Cf Trenton. He Is for Governor Parker
because mis- State him. At the time OF the
Convention he loud IN his support OF the Jersey
war Governor. Since then his ardor seems 10 have
cooled somewhat, although he was chosen delegate
under the belief that he was stanch and unincning
Parker He Is lon TO express himself FULLY, but
safe to say that at heart his predictions tor
Senator Bayard.
Ex- Asscmbl yman JOSEPH w. YATES OF Plainneld
he had but choice, Joel Parker. With him. he
thought, the democracy cond WIN sure. Still he did
not mean to say that with Tilden they could
He feared however that Tilden would be slaughtered
in tho Vast and in hs own State before tho Conven
iion. Bsyard he regarded with great admiration, but
his availability this election was doubtful After
Parker Mr.. lstes second choice Is Tilden, beyond
DOUBT
Judge GEORGE G. BxEkxAS, OF Freehold Governor
He expresses nigh regard Tor Governor Tiiden. and
pledges him hearty support should he get the nomi
nation, but he does think that New York had her
full share the twelve years OF Presidential cand
dates, and that u was about time New Jersey obtained
recognition. There was no time SO opportune as the
present hundred years ago New Jersey was the
battle ground Of the Revolution In this Centennial
year Jersey ought be recognized by the nomination
Of true blue son OF her soil-the noble Joel Parker.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
II was the same general story with Senator CALVIN
CoRLs, ofsomervle HIS unqualified choice was the
second choice
THOMAS NAYS is known as q hard-headed, straight.
forward outsp0ken democrat While will doubtless
be ruled by the OF his delegation ut 81 Louis.
but will stand by Governor Parker he does attempt
conceal belief that Governor Tden s the srong-
est man who could be nominated Hc regards Gov
crnor rdon the proven embodiment OF the great
popular idea and demand just now in a Candidate.
rIYTH DISTRICT
In the democratic ranks OF Passac county no man
occupies u larger share OF public consideration than
Senator JOHN AorrSk now serving bis second term IN
the State Senate Mr. Hopper ~ not great speech
maker, but he IS thoughtful careful sale and popu-
lar public good worker ia tho party IN the
Senate Upon being asked what his views were touch
ing the nomination OF candidate Ut 81 LOUIS he said
he would give Ex-Governor joel Parker, Of New Jersey
his most hearty and earnest support Tor the nrst place
the ticket Parker WAS his "hrst. last aud all the
time'' choice SO long as there was ghost OF
chance secure the nomination Tor him. He
was certain that every one Of tue Jersey delegates
was equally earnest Tor Mr. Parker rs no was. In
decd, unless they 0ols--whIch certainly, nobody
considered any OF them-they could not be otherwise.
In the first place there was no nisaking the Tact that
the Overwhelming sentiment OF not alone the demo-
Of the State but Of thousands OF repuDi
cans was in favor OF Mr.. Parker's candidacy,
manifested by the Convention At Trenton the I'D
ult Then, aside from that, Mr. Parker, the senator
thought had elements Of strength aud availability
perior any other candidate The field. ln hts
pubic record Mr.. Parker was singuarly fortunate in
winning golden opinions IRON al partIcA The cnmItics
he excited lew and chiefly confined to usap-
pointed politicians, lobbyists aud abe ike He mghI
NOT be considered man Of commandingIy brilliant NJ
ainments, but nobody Will question his ample ability
well aud faithfully administer the office OF President
His strong point tho perfect confidence reposed
him by the people, among whom, IN his State and
elsewhere. could well be more popular. Mr..
Hopper said he thought the story auoat Randolph
being opposed TO Parker was groundiess, and
started simply 10 Kill OIL Kelsey Tor dcisXatc large
Senator Thurman Mr. Hopper regards very superior
man, but not available. 50 with Bayard and so with
Hendricks FOR Bayard he had exalted regard but
the uprdar that would DO sure 10 be raised ia the
radical camp about Bayard's southern affiliations
rendered ) .mpoltic 10 Nominate him. s'iou may say
Win connd nee said Mr. Hopper, .that no initiation
man. any one suspected OF beng inclined 10 that
hercsy, can have single vote in The Jersey delcga
ton We are true biue nard money men, every one OF
US - For Mr.. Tildcn tho senator expressed very
high regard. After Parker he regarded him Tho
strongest candidate Hc was a decided graspA-
n statesman. He was his second choice, aud Mr
Hopper inclined TO think that, IN the event OF It's
beng impossible 10 secure Nj farkcr's nomination.
The Jersey delegation would wheel INTO line for "uncle
sam 1iiGcun The senator desired 10 have u UNDER
stood that no Tor the 10 win and would
HIS best cndeavors secure his nomination Mt ST.
LOUIS He was pledged to no man, but was Parker
man through shd through
GARRETT AcKKksox Is the colleague of Senator Hop
per from the Filth district when sought no could
similar 10 those expressed by Hopper He 10
an earnest Parker man, merely because his state
available and safest candidate Tor the
racy nominate. After Parker his manifestations
run toward Mr. Tdcn AS the next availability.
DISTRICT.
The Sixth district embraces the city Of Newark and
county of Essex. The townships represented by
Mr. DAVID popD their district dcls gate. lie Is
Of the most capable aud popular democrats IN the
State. beng tie only democrat elected from county
to the last Legislature When approached on the
TALLY as iolows:-.I am free 10 say that
nave hrst CHOICE, but no second
Personally politically privately publicly am
because my ds,rict and my state are Tor linn, but
Particularly because my own deliberate convictions
that he u to-day, take HIM for all Ia all the very
strongest man we could put up. have not an unknd
word 10 utter against any Of the other
candidates but 90 think that Joel Parker has the
elements necessary 10 better than any other
man named. Don't you go and put this down as
merely the foam Of my state pride. the champagne
roth Of my feelings LIS nothing Of the sorl What
say | say cooiy and deliberately, believing every
word do say. Mr.. Parker would, believe, poll more
votes by 10000 In New York than any other
named. lie would do the same in New Jersey, IN Cou
ncctlcut and in Pennsylvania where he Is ardcntly
admired. y
said ex-Asscmblyman PATRICK DoyLR, OF Newark
when asked what his views touching the ST. LOUIS
nomination .'tll stick to joel Parker All the HUDSON
River freezes over. He's my nrst last and only choice
Tor the nomination As man ana as public oiicer
know Governor Parker 10 be as true steel o the
shafts Of the enemy he 10 iuvulncrsble, aud in his
party, wherever no 10 known, there he most ad-
mircd. Familiarity breeds admirslion contempt.
ia the case Of Joel Parker. am a business man,
member Of extensive manufacturing firm here Ia
Newark. and never bad any,hias TO do with politics