The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-10
THE PROSPECT IN CONNECTICUT
Aucther River and Harbor Congressman
Heading for Salt River.

HARTFORD, Sept. 9.-As the representative
of tho First Connecticut District in Congress.
John II. Buck now rattles around in the seat
which has been filled by such men as Gen. Joe
Hawley. ex-Gov Richard ID. Hubbard. and the
late Henry G. Deming. The voters Of the dis
trict were never impressed with the idea that
Buck was statesman. but 1t was not until
they found him enlisted In the River and Har-
Dor grab and supporting Robeson's Monitor
steal. under cover Of the Naval Appropriation
bill. that they realized what an intellectual and
moral drop it was from Gen. Hawley to him.
Buck Ia now serving his first term. and 1t
promises to be his Inst. There is strong
feeling against his denomination. but II lacks
courageous leadership. and will probably be
stiilcd in tho Republican Convention. 1t is
sure. however, to be heard from at the polls.
Democrats blunder in their selection Of can 81,
didate. This they are not likely to do. The
name most frequently heard In connection
Senator William W. Eaton. He will undoubt-
edly be the unanimous choice Of the Demo-
hS appropriated as candidate for Governor.
Tho ex-senator is II fayorite with the Democ-
racy in all sections of the State. but en-
own county. Of Hartford and in Tolland.
which which; was formssr!y his home and II com ON
IN fhs is f de 81 Ss PsS
confidence which the people Of the the district district.
without respect to purity repose in his SINGER
senate he served repeatedly in both branches
Of the Legislature. and was twice Speaker Of
the House He WAS known as consistent OPP
ponent OF extravagant appropriations and job
bery in all forms. His single handed opposi-
ton In the Senate 70 the Electoral Commission
Of the Presidency greatly enhanced his popu.
@ nsy votes ta nhs s9a 1 at pe
20 d, hto Atctr ~ 10
travagant estimate. The Hartford Times which
~ SUPPRESSED to 6e II n position to speak author,
sent IN ,hs House to the aoSernorsSip prefer
In the event of his nomination for Governor
the Democracy will still have an excellent list
In this may be Included ex:. Congressman Lam:
ders of New Britain, ex-Mayors Summer and
Chapman. State Attorney, Hammersey. and
Comptroller A.. Il. Goodrich Of Holland County.
The name Of A. f. Burr. the veteran editor Of
hs 5 thossR Il IS s to the
would abandon journalism for seat in Con-
gress. II Mr.. Eatons candidacy becomes out
favor a' Of the nominaton Mr. Isnders Unless
IT should be deemed eXpedient to make a Sc
ss S THand in in hfh
The Republicans base their hopes of success
In the district largely on the demoralized con.
city and the corruption fund. which, will be
available If Bulkcley is nominated for Governor
under the terms OF the bargain OF two years
ago. few yenrs since Hartford could be re-
800. and yet in 1880 Morgan 4. Bulkeley Re-
publican. brother OF the prospective candidate
for Governor. was elected to the Mayoralty by
over l 400 majority This result was achieved
by the most unblushing corruption ever known
in Connecticut, politics Bulkeley's methods
50 Gisgusted the, better, elements of his own
party that they bolted his denomination last
April. and his reelection was secured only by
Democratic votes. How they were procured
may easily be inferred. 1t is a notorious fact
that some Of the Democratic ward leaders are
willing to serve as henchmen Of the Bulkeleys
and deliver any required number Of votes at sc
much IL head. They can carry out a contract OF
this kind at the coming election for Congress
and the knowledge of this dsgraceful fac,
causes many OF the Democratic leaders to in.
sist that the interests Of the party demand thai
the ex senator shall take the field. With any
other candidate a Democratic victory Is not as
sured, even against a supporter OF the Rivel
and Harbor steal and a follower OF Robson.