Daily Republican., 1879-01-06
necessity in case OF his death. Those
named for the position are. Harry
shsrplsy II Now Csstls CHunasy chsrisS,

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shsrplsy II Now Csstls Cruntey cherie1
J. Harrington and J. Frank Denny
OF Kent County and J. $. Hopkins Of
Sussex County. .....
To take the question Of right into
consideration the Senate could not do
otherwise than consolidate upon Senator
Sharpley, a. by virtue of rule OF reg
ular occupation the Speak-rship OF last
Senate should have been given to New
Castle County, but through certain
squabbling, the honor instead fell upon
the shoulders of John S. Moore. Of Sus-
sex county, and it is therefore why the
claims of New Castle county call for this
recognition. Bat the pr"sencs OF the
opposing gentleman plOinly evidence
the nature Of the contest. Between
Messrs. D.nney, Harrington and Hop
kins the Kent and Sussex delegates are
divided. Mr.. Harrington possesses con-
siderable numerical strength which
should 1t be used in aiIi iatiOn with Mr..
Sharplry's certain number OF votes 81
from New Castle county, would easily
defeat Mr.. Dennry and Mr.. Hopkins.
This is the most probable result: but
who would this consolidation join upon'
as Mr.. Harrington holds over. Mr..
Sharpl.y would certainly receive the
honor Of its choice; which would throw
New Castle solid in Mr.. Harrington's
favor in the Senatorial caucus two years
hence.
Lay this assumption aside and note
the matter as it now presents itself.
Mr.. Sharply will go into the caucus
with thre. votes from New Castle Coun-
ty assured, counting his own: and pos
sibly one from Sussex. In case OF Mr..
lIarrinston's Withdrawing, Mr.. Dehney
will combine his strength with that OF
Mr.. Harrington's and command four
votes, Mr.. Hopkins or some other mem
Der who may b. thrown into nomina-
ton to meet such an exigency might
then be chosen rs a compromise.
The clerkship. til. next important Off
cial position, is well in demand. Pro-
min-nL among the applicants are: sam
uel W. Waplrs, who in case OF Mr..
Sharplry's success in his run for the
Speakrrship, would be elected; George
A Jones, ot'Gergetown; Henry K. Pen
nington, Esq, son of tn. Attorney Grn-
eral; y. a. Conner, Sussex County;
James X. Mitchell, Of Milford. aud
George r. Shake peare Of Dover;
As there are only nine Senators it Is
plainly evident that somebody will
have to be sighted; and where there
ar. many candidates the matter may
have to be settled by compromise, in
which case Mr.. Merris Taylor the clerk
of the last Senate, would doubtless be-
the fortunate gentleman, he having
made most excellent officer, and hav.
ing besides secured the good will and
friendship of all by his aflability. This
would DO much toward influencing his
election.
In the House there will be cons ld-ra.
BILE opposition, both for the speakers
chair and the cl-rkship but more espe
cially for the latter. For the speaker
ship Dr.. Chandler Of New Castle coun-
ty will be put in nomination. and pit
ted against each other, it is stated will
be Mr.. C. J. Hall and DR.. Sharp, OF
Kent county. For the office of clerk
there are many applicants, all having
the same chances.
Rumor points strongly to George {.
Gray, Esq, OF New Castle, as being the
next Attorney General. What the
sentiment OF the members is upon the
matter we have no definite knowledge.
The present Attorney General, We learn,
will be candidate for re-appointment,
but In case his name is not presented
that of Alfred 7. Robinson Deputy At
torney General, will be offered John
Paynter, ESD, Of Sussex County, will
also be announced for the position.
For the office of Secretary of State,
James l.. Walcott, Esq, is mentioned
With absolute certainty.
For State Auditor, DR.. Nathan Pratt
is up for re appointment. William i.
Jones, of Georgetown, and }. Frank
Wilds, Of Kent County, are also candi'
dates, but odds are in favor of the in
cumhent, and his appointment is
assured.
The above, however, i. all specnla-
tion and however probable either OF
the sur,nises may be, in tke minds OF
the members, all conjecture may be
thrown. at sea in caucus by a rising
freak of any particular delegate. One
thing is assured, and that Is, whatever
may be the choice Of the Caucus will he
equivalent to an election. A. +. +.