New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27

1t has been given out among the faithful that the
Hon. Henry c. Kelsey could be induced to accept
the Democratic nomination for Governor Of New
jersey. This is not altogether improbable. Mr..
Kelsey Is man of great endurance He has alb
s0rbed the emoluments and borne the burden OF
dozen offices Mt once for as many years without
showing any signs of fatigue, and he would prob
ably hold ont longer on good salary than any
statesman in New-Jersey. Mr.. Kelsey has not only
had protracted and varIegated experience rs an
office holder. but he is of signal ability as a
law-maker having assisted for number of years in
framing statutes to regulate the fees which he is
compelled take for his services. and he has great
natural aptitude well acquired skull, for in
terpreting these laws so as TO make them produc-
tive. 1t is popularity supposed that this gifted
official has had opportunities to accumulate a con-
siderable campaign fund. and it is not to be pre-
sumed that an industrious man like Mr.. Kelsey
would neglect any opportunity. Besides these
qualifications, Mr.. Kelsey's nomination would
harmOuize the party. No possible combination
could be more harmonious in working for their own
interests than the firm of Kelsey. Randolph &
LathrOp. The State House Ring Is always harmO-
Nous when 1t is on top. The Hon. Leon Albeit
may squirm for a season. but he has been sat down
on so often that he rather enjoys it. Upon the
whole the New-Jersey Democrats could hard ylmake
wiser selection. Mr.. Kelsey is tireless worker
for himself and he would make an energetic can
vass. II any could persuade the level-headed
citizens of that Commonwealth that their institlI-
tons would be III danger unless he permanently
placed in the State House. Mr.. Kelsey is that man.
The gentlemen who are in favor of setting I'D the
obelisk on that natural knoll" in Central Park
have not yet fit to offer any argument to provo
that this site is preferable to the vestibule Of the
Scholars Gate. 1t certainly is not conclusive OBJ
lection TO the latter site that the plaza Is " made
ground" There Is not q responsible architect or
engineer in the city who would hesitate a moment
to undertake to erect the most massive structure
upon any spot within the limits Of Manhattan
Island. The engineering skill which could lower
the stone and carry it safely the ocean would
hardly shrink from the task of laying u
foundation for it, 1t would be an impo-
tent conclusion OF o splendid project IL this
historic monument wero to be placed where its force
would be wasted and its dignity sacrificed simply
because there happened TO be a ready-made rock
thore TO set it on. 1t may take little more time
and cost little moro money to construct sub
stantial foundation for tho monoth at the Fifth
Avenue entrance than it would to build upon the
backbone of the knoll. But few days are of small
account IN tho life of an obesk and few hundred
dollars more or less would be but trivial fraction
of the gross expense. Now that the monument is
here. the first duty of all concerned Is to make sure
that it placed where the good taste of the city will
allow it to remain. Matters of detail, like the CON
structon Of a safe foundation are questions of
minor moment.
The Republican State Committee Of New Jersey
have opened rooms at the Hotel Hudson in Jersey
City, and after the Gubernatorial Convention
which will be held on the 18th Of August, the cam
paign in that State will be prosecuted with unpre-
cedented yigor Reports from all parts of the State
ara Of the most cheering character The struggle
Tor the Goyernorship Will be close and exciting but
with the Senate already strongly Republican there
is little doubt of securing both houses of the Legis-
lature which is to name successor to Senator
Randolph.
One thing tho elevated roads can do with little
trouble and at a small expense. even while in the
throes of consolidation. That is to cover the rude
bridge ct Chatham Square. over which almost oil
the passengers the East Sido pass twice u day,