New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-06
LocIL CONGRESSIONAL AOWYAToYS.

LOCIL CONGRESSIONAL AOMNA1TONS.
No careful reader of The TRIBUNE needs TO he
reminded of the importance OF sending Repnb-
lican majority to the next Congress- The reasons
why he most earnest efforts snoud be made to ac-
conplish that rcsult have been repeatedly
pointed out. The very large registration in this
city and Brooklyn proves that in this part OF the
State at least voters mean to make themselves ielt
tomorrow There is no lack of interest IN the
campaign though it is plain enough that It Is sort
OF interest that bodies i'll tor the success o. The
State ticket. But whatever reasons Republicans
may have Tor rejecting certain state or local nom-
inces they can have no just eXcn,e for falling to
support clean and wholesome candidates for Con
gTess.
In the lst District q vote for Dwight Townsend
will mean a shot at one of the sIlcst shams OF the
last session. ii AIr. Townsend goes to Washington
his constituents will never be laughed at for being
represented by pretentious deciamer OF speeches
that have been written for him by others, Il SUM
bling propouuder OF questions which lac never pre-
pared. Sir. rownscnd's long and honorable career
entities hun to the active support OF his tclow-clti-
zens His opponent IS conspicuous fol nothing but
inflated mediocrty and tho millions behind
him.
II seems almost Incredible that in n city with the
intelligence of brooklyn Congressional district
could be found in which William h. Robinson
won!d receive the regular Democratic nomination
this fall. After his recent performances III Wash
ington O'DonOvan ROssa and the trustees OF the
Sl,lrmishlng Fund seemed the only fit associates
for him. SO Gercoly diu he rant and roar that the
command of the famous steam ram now rcpOsing
somew here in the Jersey mud and an Immediate
expedition against Eng'an appeared TO he the only
means OF satisfying him. Against this absurd
Fennn, DAVID A. Body, well and honoraby known
both in New York and Brooklyn, is running as the
Candidate both of the Republicans and the decent
Democrats How any man who knows enough TO
read the lettering of his ballot be willing to
vote for Robinson when he can vote for candidate
of the character and standing of Mr.. Body, is hard
to see.
In the IVth District the Democrats are much
divided. and the many friends OF Archibald II. Bliss
have not swallowed their wrath over his defeat III
the nominating convention. Felix Campbell,
whose nomination. 1t is freely alleged all over the
district. was procured by buying mp delegates, has
nothing to commend HIM. The Republican candI-
date Captain Charles W. GODDARD, is sure OF the full
Marty vote and of the aid of many dsatected Dem-
ocrats 1t would be great gain if the WITH
District could be brought over to the right side after
the big Democratic majUrites of the last three Con
gressional elections. The case is not hopeless by
any means. and Captain GODDARD is sparing no hon
oranle effort for success.
II wonld he lasting disgrace to the Republicans
of tbls city If they should allow the one district
NOT now in Democratic hands to go over to the
enemy. But in that district, the VIlltn, there is
good deal of bitter feeling. and there is danger that
= considerable number OF DISCONTINUED Republicans
may not vote at all for Congressman. This ought
not TO be- If tho candidate mere machine
dummy who did not have and dld not merit the
respect of the people Of the district staying at home
would be escusablc. But Mr. Russell Is no narrow
PARTISAN but young man OF uncommon ability
who has a way of looking at things Tor himself
some of General McCoo,s best friends are working
their hardest for him. With his know ledge OF pub
lie men aud public measures, with his experience at
Washington and with his expressed determination
10 represent the whole party and 10 faction, any
and every Republican IN the district SHOULD be will
inc and even eager to vote for Mr.. Russell His
character is the best guarantee that his pledge will
be carried nut to tho letter
The XIth District after Mr. Morton's two splendid
victories there ought never to have been surrendered
TO the Democrats This year the Republicans have
candidate of the light stamp to get back in line
and throughout the district he is supported with
enthusiasm that is full OF promise. Mr. Flower
found il so hard to secure Dem Jcratic majority
bere last year that he has relish for trying it
AMIN. O. y. Potter is likely to find 1t still harder
an hard in fact as to be impossible. Besides
beng a et-bagger in the district, he Is in every
resp,ct weaker than Mr.. Flower was, and is far
inferior to the present Republican candidate.
William L. Strong. Why the Democrats ever nom
mated a man against whom public feeling was so
violent only few months ago does not appear.
No further back than last spring The UOHd
was daily dcnounciDg Mr. Potter in the tercest
Language it could command and calling for his
Indictment OH account of the lives lost in the de-
struction OF his Park Row building Its tone has
changed, but the voters OF the XIth District must
have short memories to forget the details OF that
disaster Against Mr.. Strong word OF accns;.-
ton can be brought. He is not only in favor with
the mercantile classes downtown, but his canvass
has developed great strength IN all parts of his
district He is a candidate of the Morton class and
he ought to have a success like Mr. Motors