New-York tribune., 1878-11-07
REVIEW BY THURLOW WEED.

ceeded was so disappointed at the issue vi 'ho
contest that he committed suicide.
A REVIEW BY THURLOw WEED.
AN UyPRFCRDENTED POLITICAL VICTORY FOR THE
pEpUBIICAN PARTY-THR CAUSE OF MR.. KELLY5
oyFRTHROw-MR. TILDES DEAD PouIICiAN.
Tburlow Weed, who was In very good
spirits mentally aud physically yesterday, despite the
gloomy weather. visited at h5 residence IN Twelfth
at near Fifh-ave when asked for his views concern
ing the election he said There viii be great rejoicing
among Republicans for this verWheimng victory and
IN this election good citizens have great deal to be
thankful for"
"Haye you ever before witnessed so complete reyo-
tuition OF political feelngp
GOh, yes. have scen-but let me think q moment
no said nterruptug hmself and placing his forefncer
AGAINST his forehead mo- have never seen 50 com
plete on overthrow as this. The nearest ap-
proaca. and a most signal victory, was the
election which gave US several capable and
honest IN place OF those who had lent themselves
10 tho Tweed Ring There have been several outbreaks
against Tammany resulting in partial successes, but
mono so sautary the present one. This differs from
the election which rebuked open and enormous frauds
under the Ring.
Several causes have contributed TO the overthrow Of
Tammauy. The personal aud public character of Mr..
Kelly is clear OF any nputaIon Of dishonesty but his
arbitrary ana dcsDOtc way has been very offensive IL
was frat rsbuked the election OF Recorder Hackett
attempted to put him down in a manner that
was eaensive to everybody. Another cause was
he rgrt IA the last Legislature OF the reform meas
ures ds od to diminish the OnerOus expenses OF the
city 60, erument. The people were warmly Interested
IN that measure the defeat OF which traced directly
60 Mr. Key-his supposed vio5t being to Keep up the
salaries Of officers from whom lie obtained large election
contributions Our citizens feel keeny the necessity or
reform in these respects
"The Democratic opposition to Tammany was hostility
70 the power, which has been increasing ioI
several years until it assumed formidable dimensions
The difficulty heretofore existing to union OF such
elements was this time overcome by the pressure from
the masses consraninE the leaders OF the various anti
TammanY organizations to unite. This rendered the
combination strOug and secuted fidelity. The anti
Tammany men generally cOutcnted themselves with
voting the Democratic candidate for Judge o. tue
Court of Appeals They scratched Republicans on tho
combination ticket to extent only wonder that
they did not do this The Republicans acted upon
the welknown instincts Of miuOrities to divide the
enemy and conquer
" The Republicans. however am most greyed and
mortified 70 say, responsible for one shameful re-
suit. For the first time in many years that bad
bold man. Fernando Wood, might have been
beaten. he fOresaw that, and inveigled Re
pubhcans into the nomination Of q man who
drew just votes enough from the Independent
Democratic nominee, Hardy TO elect one Of the worst
men in Congress While Massachusetts has re-
deemed her lost prestige by goriousy defeating General
Butler NewYork has nglorously permitted the election
of his cOmpeer, Fernando Wood"
"What do you think OF O'Brtnp
"Well, OBrien was active and Influential in bringing
about the union which has resulted in great popular
triumph, thereby earning and deserving his election TO
Congress. have and shall never forget the great
service he rendered the city In exposing the gigantic
combination which sought and secured political poverty
the of money stolen from the city That combination
ole
dent OF the United States in 1872 will not undertake
10 say nDt OBrieu's course In CONGRESS will be- do
not remember that his record was wrong as state
Senator and aIn bound justice cay that Benjamin
Wood aud John MorriSsey, who were elected
to the Senate with heavy load Of cnprobrium resting
leaving irreproachable records behIud them"
$40 think Mr. TiIden had any influence in secur-
think the cry Of fraud raised against the Repubn
oans has recoied with crushing force upon the
Democracy. What attempted TO be proven against
the friends OF President HAYES has been established
beyond dispute against MI Ii9en ana Dis hlen9s,
frauds have been brought home close
residence render lis compIclty beyond doubt or
question. 10 utterly impossible for Mr. Iuden 10 as
him the cipher dispatches have buried him deeply
that he can De exhumed. His habits OF life viii
Presidency on Tho brain ne Is never durable.
$50 Tuesdays victory il CONCERNED, the Relubli-
ofces not considering the benefit which accrues The
Democrats through he possession OF the AayoT; TIM
'siways DO a power. Among the incidental
-MurDhy in the With Senate District, ana the
election OF General sharpe to thr Assembly IN strong
Democratic district, particularly gratifying The
& ~ v,rt ~ nj than tbc yictoyy in ibs city II demon
nrates the power Of toe RepubcR party in the rural
listrcts the uHed Democracy IN the city.
The German vote has contributed largely TO the suocess
n this CITY,
.'What win be The effect Of the election generally
throughout he country "
Northern Eastern AID Western States there - bright
ntuIe for tic ESpnhean parry, l'ut tne sSeatt TO- 3l
.esSOns HLSrcaS. FHE TEIBCSE this morning cd
t0riaIy oomDreeses chapter of political wisdom
3 single sentence. IL explained tine auSlicous
political iSbuT Of yesterday IN saying the Republican
masses eyorywh1re come sniidy INTO line once
gore, as they alvavs DO when real emergency con
TO the Wns party As wings and Hepubll-
cans We have alWayS been united, zoAOus.
Sef-sscridcing aad triumphant ON occasions which
President Tyler 1872 the detection OF President Fill
Ia 1880. aud the swinging arOnnd th" circio 0i
Andrew JoBirssn 1866, only srye 10 intensity and
inYigorate tho whig and Republican parties insurnR
our success vicu oppUnts predicted, ana We our
ave have not nov been betrayed There is no reason
TO Question, doubt suspect the integrity the patriot
lsm tho hiei:ty Of President Hayes But IL 8. OF the
pOrtance 10 the usefulness administration
and 70 the country that he should not mis-
Civil service reform and his S9utbern pocies
Of rhe States which gloriousy yndieated their hde
ny TO the keeubhcen cause ON Tuesday Whle there
stances temporary alienation, Republicans are
ready 10 stand by the Administration. The
evidences OF true greatness In civil well as military
N,irs consists in abandoning weak and assRabe posi-
tOns for strong and inpEeRnaba once We owe
In tbis state 20 tho counses winch restored union
and harmony to the Republicans"
MAYOR ELY PLACID AND NOT ASTONISHED.
ATRIBUNE reporter called at Mayor Ely's Of
ce in the Cty Halt yesterday told by the door
Keeper that the Mayor had gone TO New-Jersey and
pleasant subteruge OF the attendant the reporter pro-
eeeded to the Mayors residence where he received