The New York herald., 1878-11-07
THE elections.
A Survey Of the Field After the
Hard Struggle.
TAMMANYS GREAT DEFEAT.
The Warriors Of the Wigwam by No
Means Dispirited.
FORECASTING THE FUTURE.
Increased Majority for Dan
forth Reported.
DEMOCRATIC SUCCESSES In THE SOUTH.
Increased Majority for Dan
forth Reported.
DEMOCRATIC SUCCESSES IN The SOUTH
A Philosophical Spirit at
Buffers Headquarters.
RESULT In THE BAY STATE EXPLAINED.
Large Republican Gains in
Northern States.


Northern States.
The smoke has cleared away and the dead and
wounded are exposed to view. The number is large
and the friends of the vanquished in sack
cloth and ashes. Stretched all along the line
they their late valiant compatriots,
absolutely lifcless, others beyond recovery. and
many more, recently stawart of limb
and vigorous of strength, groaning in pain and
looking upon political ambulances and hospitals
the only institutions worthy of their notice. Away
of in the distance they to add to the poignancy
Of their suffering, the victorious army revell-
ing in honfires and hallelujahs. The battle
was fierce one. The contending hosts
formed into line, with colors flying and drums beat
ing. All efforts were exhausted, and both sides
glad that day Of rest has come. The ranks of
the victors yesterday were swelled amazingly.
Thousands who went to the polls with Tam
many tickets in their hands now eager
to from the housetops that all
tho time they were strong Cooper men and that the
sentiments they expressed before election were ut
tered only to feel the strength of the opposition.
Their loyalty to the combination, they loudly assert
never wavered.
The defeat of Tammany has all sorts OF theories for
its explanation Some ascribe it to treachery in
the ranks Of wigwam warriors. Others to
disafection among the workingmen at the
continued prevalence yof hard times. others
to baleful slanders upon Tammany candi-
dates, others to popular clamor for change
md so on. The leaders of the anti-Tam-
many host arc already vigorously engaged
in estimating the gains likely to with the vic
tory. Places disposed OF with a recklessness
which is only on the day succeeding election.
Each patriot feels that unless his particular claim
place and cmolument is allowed then the party is
In very truth forever ruined.
4 TALK WITH THE MAYOR ELEcr-HE EXPRESSES
DESIRE TO SAY NOTHING AT PRESENT ON M
PoRTANT SUBJECTS AND REFERS TO HIS LET
TER OF ACCEPTANCE.
The Mayor elect, Mr.. Cooper receiving HERALD
reporter in his room at the Westminster Hotel last
evening said; at first that he did wish to be in
tervewcd at the present time.
~ lave merely been asked to inquire" said the
caller.
..Yes know" interposed Mr.. Cooper, courteously,
but provokingy.
"-whethcr" continued his interlocutor. ..you
have laid out any plan Of the city government"
Now, really responded Mr.. Cooper with justi.
fable nonchaance II do not to talk present or
20 state my views in addition to the statement which
was contained in my letter of acceptance OF my
nation"
Doubtless" assented the inquirer "it would be
useless to press upon your attention particular in
qurics about persons and places in the city govern
ment. II was hoped, however. that you might be
disposed to respond to some general queries which
relate to the general policy to be pursued in regard to
the city's future
.H'm!" said the Mayor
I'm the first place Tammany Hall has had violent
overthrow"
To this fact Mr.. Cooper asscnted with Frightening
In the second place. Mr.. Kelly has been the head
yachem Of Tammany.
Mr.. Cooper smiled.
WHAT is ro BECOME OF KELLY?
In the next place. there is great deal of curiosity
10 know what is TO become of Mr.. Kelly p
Mr.. Cooper contemplated the ceiling
"A great deal of public justifiabe curiosity p
Mr. Cooper appcare1 to discern defect in the CELL
sIn point Of fact, the question which great many
citizens OF New York asking themselves. and will
ask themselves tomorrow and next day and thereafter
until IL is answered is, will Mr. Kelly be removed
from Office -
''Ah." said Mr.. Cooper
.Now" responded Mr. Cooper. pcrsuasivcly and
with all the right Of rcticence his sde .it is not
exactly fair to introduce such questions for can't
at present what my action will be, or should
be- in respect to Mr.. Kelly or amy other gentleman
who holds municipal ofhce u is wholly matter
You mean. for official inquiry into the facts in
gard to Mr.. Kelly. shond such an occasion arisef'
IAN inquiry which viii be independent of personal
or political prejudice and which will BE- based your
oficisl information and Judgment ?"
Certainly.
There are one or two moro inquiries which arc GER
sainly not premature. The FIRST relates TO the future
attitude of the city Independent. common
wealth or municipality. Along with your election
Mayor goes q majority Of tho City Council in
sympathy with you. Considering the fact that New
York has been 40 long under the dominion of the
State Legislature. without power to control its own
municipal affairs, what difference will yesterdays
election make in that regard?
The city," responded Mr.. Coopc lis not an indie
pendent Commonwealth. Its powers and functions
prescribed by law subject only to the restrictions
of the constitution. As to how far the Legislature
should regulate local affairs, and what powers
jmdspep,en. Of legislative controi-fhat is =
large question. which ! don't care TO discuss At
present"
Another question which press. feeling that
you reply to IL without improprcty. involving
- IL docs. merely personal opinion:-Is IL likely
that the city election will have . direct influence on
Pardon me-" said tho Mayor-elcct "but you rccol
lect that told you NJ rs how reluctant was TO be
interviewed; had rather express no opinion on that
matter ut ALL"
erHE LETTER or AccgpTAscE.
The Mayors letter Of acceptance, to which he re-
ferrcd in this conversation, appears to render 10 likely
that he will favor representation of the repubi
can party upon all tho municipal boards
be nonpartsan. This. not merely account OF tho
peculiar functions of tho latter board hut especially
because because , m Its control Of the operation y
70 keep faith with all parties to tho combination
ef citizens which has elected him. and 10 do, fur
exact Justice in all matters before him 10 all
che pcoplchs political opponents as well az his po
utical friends.
rAMMANYs ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE WHAT
THE LEADERS SAY OF THEIR DEFEAT
cHAGRISED BUT NOT DEMcRArIzEp.
The leaders of Tammany otherwise known as the
Committee on Organization, met yesterday in the