The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-26
.ENERAL BUTLER.
he Soldier Statesman Again in
the Field.
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR.
Letting of His Friends and the Re-
Sultant Correspondence.
EFORM AGAIN THE WATCHWORD.
,x-Collector Simmons in Favor
of the General.
lR. TARBOXS CONDITIONAL FAVOR
EFORM AGAIN THE WATCHWORD.
ix-Collector Simmons in Favor
of the General.
iR TARBOxS CONDITIONAL FAVOR


Only day or two ago it was announced officially"
at Governor Talbot would consent to enter again
the Governorship race. and so it decided to
,ad the republican ticket with the names of Talbot
ID Long Now comes the announcement, also
hcial. that General Butler has his heart still
the covetel price, and that he will
competitor. 1t is needless to say therefore, that
fight viii be very interesting one There
considerable dsaffection among certain
asses OF republicans with the administra-
On OF Mr.. Talbot. and these will rally
81 Buffers banner They headed by
GLAND g. Usher. formerly United States Marshal
the District of Massachusetts,; John l. Baker. OF
sverly, prolibtionst, and Others who have been
reofore connected prominently with the republi-
organization. There will be a change. too. the
anner OF conducting the campaign.
CHANGE TACTICS.
The plumbers of last year have taught General
alter Statutory lesson. The capture of Me-
.aacs' Hall in Worcester the day OF the Demo-
attic Convention made the Faneuil Hall Convention
success, and drove enough democrats over to the
publican side to insure Talbot's election. This
Independent convention will be held, where
| can come who believe in the fortunes Of the
ssex statesman. The democracy is left alone
rganization. the intention probably being to draw
many from the rank and file that an effort to run
regular ticket will prove absolutely useless SO
can learn there will be effort made cap
ire the Democratic Convention. should the Abbott
decide to hold one.
on A CRUISE.
General Butler is Off cruise in the yacht
merica. He will visit Labrador and will keep away
Massachusetts, till the latter end of August or
lie beginning of September Mr.. Usher. who is OK
ected to conduct the campaign. is in Europe, so
ot no. mt hno
II the middle of August.
CORRESPONDENTS.
The following is the CORES pondence which places
cneral Butler fairly in nomination
BOSTON, June IT, 1879.
sencra y. Z. BUrLEn:-
DEAR SIR--At meeting of your friends from all
arts of the Commonwealth recently held in this
ity, a comparison vi views lel to the unanimous
ction that the 56 900 last year united
Il letter to you requesting you to become u candi-
ate for Governor as the best means of
hecting needed reforms in the State gov
rnnent and the 10000 who emphasized
lat request at the polls in November are of tho
ane opinion still. In behalf a committee APP
oncd at that meeting beg leave to submit to you
alton II candidate for Governor at the ensuing
tate election, and ask il You will continue to be the
and'da,e of the people of the commonwealth.
ours very truly, Il. q. USHER,
Chairman OF Committee.
GENERAL BUFFERS REPLY.
The following is the reply Of General Dutler:-
BOSTON. Mass, June 49, 1872
DEAR SIR have yours enclosing the call OF my
riends to continue in my candidacy for the office OF
GOVERNOR III those who asked me to be such caiidi-
ate and supported me at the polls for that position
ave not changed their minds upon that subject 1
i'll reply that have not changed mine. 1t will
reed by all that our candidature last year did the
tate very considerable service in directing the
ttontion OF the people OF the Commonwealth of all
arties TO the necessity for rcfornatory changes in
le administration of its government. II universal
esiro in that behalf has not been gratiiied / am
filiins to do whaS can myself do others
, do, to bring back the government of the Common
cath to the efficiency. economy and justice to the
eople OF all classes which characterized the earlier
a!s OF the Republic. Very truly your friend and
irvant. BENJAMIN L. BUTLER.
Colonel ROLAND q. USHER. Boston, Mass.
CALL.
Following is the call which issued and sent to
It General for APPROVAL
BOSTON. June II. 1870.
The 10000 legal voters OF the common wealth who
Isl year supported General Benjamin +. Butler for
overno.. and all Others who favor his nomna-
ON as candidate for that Office hereby re-
pecttuy invited and requested assem- bic in their
sptemoer, to choose delegates for a convention to
- neld IN Worcester. i'll Mechanics Hall, the 18th
ay OF september next, at eleven O'Clock A. NJ, tor
ne pnrpose OF ratifying such nomination ana Sc
cctng candidates for the several Offices to be
tected Oh the same ticket, who in favor OF re-
orn in tho public service and the expenditures of
ne state. and an economic. progressive and ener-
etc administration OF governmental affairs.
The basis or delegation Will be one from each ward
cach city, one from every town and for every
90 votes major fraction thereof in wards
nd towns respectively the late election for
no candidate of our choice.
Headquarters will be opened early in September,
he location OF which Will be duly announced.
All communications until that time res pccting tho
anvass should bo addressed to the Hon. John l.
iaAer No.9 fremont place, Boston. Very respect
uly, X. Il. USHER. Chairman Committee.
.X-coLIECroR SIMMONS on HIS OWN POLITICAL
POSITION AND IN DEFENCE AND SUPPORT OF
GENERAL BUTLER.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
Boston, July %, 1879.
1t has been an open secret for over six months
hat cx-Couector Simmons would support General
utler should he again enter the field as u guberna-
oral candidate. General Butler made simmons
That he isby furnishing him opportunities for the
xcrcisc of talents which he possesses The Cen
rails great light against Beacon street and state
treet when he secured his confirmation as Collector
spite Of the united efforts of the mercantile com
nunityof Boston was probably the biggest effort of
ais pubic life. After the election fall the exCo
'lctor. who had supported Talbot resented stoutly
some disparaging remarks made about Butler ut the
inner of the Mddlesex Club. Since then he has
'ecomo confirmed IN the faith, and comes out
oddly as hacker Of his old patron in the good old
lays" of Grants reign.
WHAT Mr.. SIMMONS SAID.
reporter went into Mr.. simmons law Office TO.
lay. and. after the usual salutations, said:--
IL have called upon you because it has been stated
rety broadly that you propose to enter the held in
Import of General Butler this fall. and want TO
now whether yod have any why your inten-
ons in that matter should be kept secret"
81 am engaged in business" said Mr.. simmons,
'and DO not purpose TO put myself in the category
tie professional politician again. As stated last
ear. am republican. and, as you know, I have
'een IN public life for many years and do propose
prove recreant to the political principles and con-
ictlons which have governed aud controlled me
Yer since arrived at tho age of maturity. l
VI not a candidate for any public Office;
90 not desire public place, and only pro-
'osc 10 exercise the same privilege that every
liner cltlzcn, republican democrat, excrcscs--to
VT the right TO thnk. speak and act for himself.
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