The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-26
Who Shall Be 0hiO's Next United
States Senator /?
A DEMOCRATIC SCRAMBLE.
Chances Of the Candidates George H. Pendle-
ton and Tom Ewing the FayOrltes.
A LIST OF ASPIRANTS.

the leadership OF some OF the several candidates
for this honor
There hall dozen supposed candidates and, each
has some strength but without doubt the most ormida
bic are George H. Pendleton and Thomas Ewing For
years Mr. Pendleton has sought this honor ana it
readily admitted that his abilities specially fitted
him for the place. and II the State had been under dem
ocratic control frequently in the past he would
doubtless have been gratihcd long ago.
1t was predicted last year that Ohio would 90 demo-
cratic this fall II republican President elected
and the only that Mr. Pendleton not gwen
the empty honor Of q nomination by the democratic
caucus this spring when Mr.. Matthews was elected
was because IL held that do this would be to go
into the next canvass, which to elect members of
the Assembly handicapped. The old-timcrs wisely
held that with fair field and no favor each cand-
date for Senator would do his utmost TO elect demo-
cratic Assembly, trusting to time to bring him his
coveted reward When II was definitely known that
the Assembly was strongly democratic 1t at first
generally admitted that Mr. Pendloton would be chosen
Senator without serious opposition, but since that
time strong rivarics have grown up, and tho re-
suit is quite uncertain.
OLD BILL ALLEN.
There is class OF politicians in Ohio who admire
ex Governor william Allen for what no has been IN
the past and stand ready elevate standard when
ever any place OF prominence is declared vacant
Some OF these men are sincere in their admiration !;
but fair proportion sock to tho old mans name
as a club to kill of some candidate who is not just
suited to their ideas Governor Aliens name is now
being mentioned In connection with tho Scnatorship
but no one believes there is much sincerity in the
pretended friends who pushing HIM and all feel
that the old man is being used merely foil TO fur
Their the advancement OF some candidate other than
himself That Mr. Pcndeton is the most prominent
candidate at present Is beyond doubt but whether all
The forces arraycd against him will not be sufficient
defeat him is another matter II Is open that
ex Governor Allen is opposed TO Mr.. Pcndieon and
thinks him aristocrat OF the first water Although
Mr. Allen inherited through his vito the basis OF the
competence no now enjoys no hates with mighty
bate tho man who, by reason OF his birth or his
wealth. lives merely 70, pleasure and seeks
his money as lever 10 elevate himself TO pott-
cal hon0rs. THAT Mr.. Allen looks upon Mr.. Pendeton
as man OF this type Ia reasonably certain, for he has
already said that no feared Mr. Pendtleon's money In
connection with tho coming Senatorial contest. The
tendency OF the TO luxurious living and show and
tho use OF money in political warfare ills the soul Of
Inc old man with rage and his mouth with words of
bitterness and those who have heard tho bdsso pro-
fundo OF an oatn as enumerated by HIM will fully I'M
derstand just the force OF the word bternesr used
AMERICANS APING ARIsTocRAcy.
Perhaps no better illustration Of Mr. Aliens feelings
on this subject can be given than the following report
OF conversation which occurred ut The Executive
Department during the time he was Governor A
party OF gentlemen, one Of whom IS my informant,
called on the Governor one raw cold day, To their
respects. The old gentleman was found toasting his
shins by bright soft coal tire, into flames which
he looked he pictures OF both past future.
His ever present snuffbox at his elbow and his
crimson bnndanna handkerchief hung from his trem-
bling hand like orinamme. The old man was evi.
Tho entrance OF his secretary with tho party OF
visitors After the in PRODUCTIONS ere over there WINS
silence OF q few seconds, and then the old man
broke out:-"I was just thinking as sat here just
now about an article read to-day about this Belknap
matter BY God, IFS enough to make man sick TO
see how the American people are acting No doubt
that man Is thief but, by God, the customs OF WASH
things are terribly changed from what they to
be. Why, gentlemen, when was in the Senate,
has ever produced, and we lived at hotel for Sl2
week, and lived well, too; aud now these mem
bers Of Congress declare they cannot live
men in this country who just ned fools enough
10 want to be earls and dukes and counts other
God damned humbugss oh, IT'S enough TO make an
American citizen sick Ut the stomach read OF such
tomfocery The society people at Washington use
every WINTER But all this comes to every country
some timc, and there will como an end to II day,
and that day will DO when the American people rise
up and cast the damned scoundres Of office aud
give their places 70 honest - and tho old
pausod TO tickle his proboscis with about han tea
spoonful OF aromatic Maccaboy and wipe the beads Of
preparation from his irowning brow.
Governor Allen feels that Mr.. Pendeton is an aristo
Graf at heart, and hence Is opposed to him.
1t is hardly possible that the old gentleman really
expects the honor election himself but II he does
he wiil most assuredy DO disappointed, ana II Is
claimed that his strength will be thrown in favor Of
george W. Morgan.
General Morgan has been prominently before tho
OHIO people Tor years as reliable stock orator. His
has hcen heard the OF the day at nearly
every prominent city and the state and hencs
he Is well known and has many friends. He has
several times sought to be Governor but the fatcs
have been against him. AS a member Of Congress he
made quite reputation rs all obJector the payment
OF bills for stationery and many comm ittee m
luxuries set down under the head Of sundriesn and
now stands ready TO follow Mr. Matthews in the role
oil Senator.
GENERAL THOMAS EWING.
"rom Ewing, )" AZ every one here calls him, next to
PendlctoD IS the man most talked about this
nection, and 10 those remember his poIitical
record this prominence certainly sin ular
When General Ewing returned from Kaneas at the
close OF the war he At once took part the Ohio cam
pagn as democratic speaker anu up to the fall 1878
was an admitted candidate tor guDcrnatoriai honors
In the fall OF that year, after the venerable William
Allen was nom mated, Mr. Cunningham, Of Lima a
local politician Of note, seized with an I'M
preston that the time had tor the organization
of the more youthful element OF the democrats Of
Ohio into u new party. In response to his call Tor
State Convention OF all VINO sympathiZed with him
shore assembled IN this city body OF men which ac-
coucned tho ephcmeral organization known tho
"pcoplc's party" which nominated lull ticket for
defeat Prominent in this company OF discont EN- cd
ones none active or bitter toward the old
organization than General Ewing. HIS big frame and
FULL round voice we're the centre OF attraction, ana
the course OF OF his speeches that mighty
tones enumerated these words:-"Gentiemen, / am
now fully satisfied that the democratic party as
element OF reform, is dead" IL 10 unnecessary to
fight again the battles OF that campaign but all who
are familiar with u Will doubtcsS recall tho many
hard words which were uttered toward the
party by General Ewing Alter the defeat OF the pco-
pc's party General Ewing, Tor time turned his At.
tenton to speculation In coal lands but in time re-
turned 10 his old political allegiance talk about IN
Imitation OF the currency ana he has siGcc been as
SHINING light IN the organization. He has n large
frame, voice well adapted 10 open air speaking and
IN agreeable manner which has won him many
friends among the young democracy.
VINO have either forgotten or do not care
10 remember his fail from political grace
above referred to. While the young men hail MN
natur al leader very many OF tho Old look
upon him as an ambitious and unsafe leader and
hence unworthy the high Office OF Senator. The mn
jorty Of tho democrats OF ONO OF the re-
peal Of the Resumption act, and by general consent
General Ewing has been looked TO to tue re.
peal Of the Objectionable statute Ewing has some OF
HIS most dangerous enemies right here ow dis
tr lct-m who subtle wire-workers, VINO Tor
various personal reasons, will neglect opportunity
10 knie him, and by little things seek to bar his way.
Ewing has many elements of strength, which, II prop
srIy handled will continue to make him q strong
candidate Tor the Senatorshp but yet, IN my judg.
mont, VIII not make him strong enough TO WIN
HENRY y. PAYNE.
Congressman Payne u Cleveland, is also a candi-
iaio, but as yet his strength Is mainly confined to
Northern OHIO Dir. Payne Is man OF sterling ability,
ind MS political status Is undoubted He has wealth