New-York tribune., 1881-10-27
nomination. he wrote:
GENERAL SICKLEs ON THE RAGGED EDGE.
STILL CONSIDERING WHETHER TO ACCEPT OR DE-
CLINE A NnNuNAunN EnR SENATOR.

GENERAL SICKLES On THE RAGGED EDGE.
STILL CONSIDERING WHITTIER TO ACCEPT OR DE-
CLINE NOMINATION FOR SENATOR.
General Daniel +. Sickles and Senator Ed
ward Hogan, both Of whom have been placed in nomina
op for the Senate by rival Democratic organizations In
the Vth Senate District. although both members Of
the County Democracy are each still watching and wait
ing to find out what the other intends to do. Senator
Hogan has not yet accepted his nomination by
the County Democracy. lie wants first 70 get
General sickles out Of the race and the
latter believes that Mr. Hogan then intends 20 decline
and await his chance to get Police Justice nomination
from Mayor Grace The General cannot satisfy himself
that Mr. Hogan intends to remain candidate, notwth
standing the Senator's assertions TO that effect The
General also believes that he could defeat Hogan even II
be were TO remain q candidate against him, as Hogans
Legislative record is anything but the best.
The Irving Hall committee appointed to inform the
General Of his nomination called upon him yesterday at
his room No lls Astor House. The General received
them in his usual urbane manner. bringing
ont a box OF cigars and large bottle
of old Bourbon whskey from his closet These he placed
on the table aud invited the members 70 help Themselves
which thcy did with aacrity.
After getting warmed mp" to his work John c.
Brogan chairman OF the committee, said: % We have
becn depuea by our Convention inform you OF your
nomination If yom accept we win elect you sure. An
other Democratic candidate has been placed In the eld
but record and that Of his friend Seebacher are 20
bad that the people cannot forget them Knowing your
record as soldier and ST. tesmaD hope yoI Will
cept"
General sckles handed round the bottle. and then
piled in effect " l thank yOn for the honor, have
already received notice Of my nomination by Tammany
Hall, and L am grati6ed at the unexpected
honor i have not been a candidate for Of
fee since the outbreak of the war, but have declined
many overtures to accept snch h0nors Since have
turned TO my old allegiance To the Democratic party
only ambition is TO have IL united, Of old. anu
siderng matter OF the nomination, but have 10 con
slider nv business affairs also. made engagement
in July 10 90 Mexico next month. have been trying
the last few days. get relieved from that engagement
trust gentlemen, you will give me another day to de-
eide this matter when hope TO accept your nomination.
You must not be surprised. however II decline IL
Is my desire accept for the reason that think that
in the Legislature be useful TO city and that
may also contribute 10 united effort OF the Democratic
party at the general election. hope 10 see the
Governor OF the State Democrat, and the next
Congress Democratic. That is my only political amb
ton. Yet have ambition Tor any political position
in the world"
Mr. Brogan-Then you may be candidatel
General Gickles- My desire In 10 serve you the only
difficulty in the way now Ia my business engagement
had 10 give positive answer would be Obliged
20 decline. will send you an answer by letter by TO-
morrow noon.
The General took down the number OF Mr. Brogan's
liquor shop In the B0wery and said he could send his
answer The committee then took another drink
all around and dispersed In the belief that General
Sckes the very they wanted and that he would
sweep district" II said that the General already
sees visions Of renown In the State Senate and the Dem