New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-13

and Pennsylvania in the coming election OF
two Republicans to the United States Senate
to succeed Messrs Randolph and Wallace.
The final refusal of Mr.. Potts to be candi-
date before the New-Jersey Legislature leaves
the contest in that State in a very unsettled
condition. There are six prominent candidates
now in the field. In Pennsylvania the Hon..
Gausha 4. Grow is thought to stand the best
chance for election, but there is much uncer-
tainty expressed as to the result.
THE CONTEST IN NEW-JERSEY.
Mr.. POTTS DECLINES 10 BE A CANDIDATE-THR MEN
| PUT FORWARD By NEWARK AND CAMDEN-ANY-
| BODY's RACE.
lTRoM An OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
| TRENTON. n. j., Dec. 12.-1he Republicans of
New-Jersey have been pelted with reproaches from
all quarters for their defeat ever since the late cleo
ton, but they have received little credit for having
won a United States Senator for the party. Indeed,
they have been justly ncensed at the loss of the
GOyernorship they have hardly been In the
humOr themselves TO take any account Of the sub
stantal gains which they may yet secure For
thirty days after the election the pugnacious
leaders hoping that the question would be re-
opened when the Legislature met The fraudulent
increase Of the Democratic majority in MddeseX,
\
to demlnsinvestgatIon. but the formal and final
refusal OF Mr. Potts to file the required protest at
last left the executive machinery of the State with
the Democrats as an undIsturbed possession. Since
then there has renamed nothing to distract atten-
ton from the Scnatorshlp, and the question OF who
Is TO be Mr. RandOlphs successor has to be
OF absorbing interest. Mr.. Potts could easily COM
mand the situation for himself but he refuses to
take the field against any Of the gentlemen vino
supported hIm Loyalty in his canvass for Governor.
The candidates who have been encouraged by the
voluntary withdrawal IL Mr.. Potts naturally divide
into the Newark group and the Camden group,
representing East and West Jcrsey-for the old line
winch divided the Colony into The Jerseys" has
never been oblierated from the political geography
of the State Newark modestIy puts forward but
three names as yet, although she might nominate a
dozen without bansrupting her stock of statesmen
ship OF the three, the Honorable Cortandt Parker
is to whom large class Of intelligent Jerseymen
nstinctIvely turn to a Of Senatorial stature
one who would dignity the office and who does not
need tie Office any other adventti0us aid to lift
him into transient emnence. But somehow Mr..
Parker is not a man whom the average Assembly,
delights to honor and ii Mr.. Parker is elected
il will be because tho Republican majority this
winter is swayed by genter influences than
those which popuarly supposed to prevail in
Trenton. Ex-senator Freliughuysen, too is gentle
man who would fill the position, and who has al
ready demonstrated his fitness by valuable service
rendered. But so far Mr.. Frelnghuysen's canvass
seems to have little 60 in It, although his friends
caim for him a strenuous and growing support.
The third Essex County mau is the Hon. George
A. Halsey who will probably go into the canvass
with more votes than either Of his neighbors Mr.
Halsey is a man of excellent business capacity and
a comprehensive knowledge of public affairs For
many years he has held commanding position in
State politics he has served acceptably in Congress
and other civil stations, and is now member OF the
National Executive Committee. Like all men who |
have exercised a controlling force politics. he has
warm friends and bitter enemies He is positive |
candidate who will receive enthusiastic support and
determined opposition.
or the Camden group, the most widely known is |
ex-Secretary Robson. He is singularly popular, |
not only IN his section, but throughout the State. |
His ability is universally conceded and his efforts
in the Extra Sessonof Congress aud the present one
have gwen him reputation for genuine states
mansnp In addition to the respect which his ca
DacIy and attalnmcnts compel, be, has thu
sympathy Of Republicans account of the
unfair treatment which he las received
and their gratitude for his earnest aud |
efficient work in the late canvass. Mr.. RObeson's |
succcss IN Congress Is not an unmixed advantage
to him now, it aHUrds his rivals opportunity to
urge against him that he has just been reelected to
the House. where he viii rank as a leader and where
his experience and skill will be needed. General
Wn. }. Sewc will carry the bulk of the West
Jersey vote. and having the powerful aid of the
Railroad. he will set out with strong
lead III the His strength is also his weak
ness. for his identification with this corporation,
which is credited with electing Mr.. Ludlow
1 A
will encounter an opposition. too, from men who
do not charge him personally with any lack oil
heartIncss III the late canvass General Sewell is a
man of marked administrative vigor. He served
in the War and has been elected for
three successive terms to the State Senate of which
body he IL now president. Camden presents for
third candidate the Hon. Thomas ". Dudley whom
the country remembers for his services Consul to
Liverpool in tho days when England was letting
Rebel cruisers loose upon commerce.. Mr.. Dud-
lev is convincing writer and speaker
md is n leading advocate of the theory
of protection. In 1860. a member
,f the Committee on Resolutions in the Convention
which nominated Abraham Lincoln. he succeeded in
tho Republican party to this policy by
carrying through resolution favorng protection to
American industry and in the late canvass his reply
% Mongredieu's " Address to American Farmers"
vas circulated widely and to good eff ct. The se
ecton of Mr.. Dudley, with his strong convictions
md persistent energy, would be gratifying to the
arge manufacturing interests of the State.
or course this does not exhaust the list of Sena- |
oral possibilities. In the Yth Congressional Dis
net Senator Hobart. Henry G. Pitncy and VIM. |
Walter Phelps. whose present residence in Europe |
looked uDOn Indication of his careessDess in
he matter have all been fayorably mentioned, but,
fter all it Is only the Newark aud Camden men
Who are giving their minds to the canvass. 1t Is |
InyboJys race to-day.
THE PENNSYLVANIA SENATORSHIP.
HE OUTLOOK FAVORABLE TO THE ELECTION or