New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-12


stern and angular appearance. who has never hao
connection with politics. but is simply an account
snt-a most accomplished one 1T is said. When
State Treasurer Butler was put on the Kepuohcah
ticket in 1879 it was done in order TO satsiy tno
claims of Chester County, where kepuohcaniS"
has been of an independent kind for O long time
hack. The Stalwarts then claimed the right to put
their own men into the positions under the Treas
urer. Mr. Livsey was brought on
by "Chris" Magee from Pittspurg
bank IN which he was interested
and made cashier of the Treasurers ofhce. he
held this place from May, 1880. until May. 1857
when Treasurer Buffers term expired. MI. baiiey'
the new Treasurer, wished TO keep him, but he re-
turned TO Pittsburg, and Bailey made Captain Mutt,
of unfortunate memory. the cashier. When Mutt was
murdered by Dukes Livsey was asked to return,
did so. and is now holding the position. He is re-
garded as man of most excellent character ana Is
spoken of in the highest terms by Independents who
admit, of course. that he will undoubtedly DO
governed in his political acts by Mageo
aud the Cameron leaders
TWO CAMERON LEADERS.
Quay the most conspicuous Of the cameron men
here besides Magee, was for Passmore aud the iac'
that the two "bosses" were for opposing canal-
dates caused q great deal of speculation. AS
usual, many people suspected the most intrcate
probably each was honestly willing to sec his candi-
date win, and neither was likely TO quarrel with
the other over SO small natter one
of the suspicious was that Quay was really
for Liysey but announced himself LOT
Passmore, so as to give tn, impression that Pass
more had been slated" that Quay then secretly
helped to beat Passnorc to let people see that
the "slaten had been broken and so help the
ticket. ALI things are possible, and this may DE,
but il recalls the time when some believed that
Tilden hired the Tammany "heelers" TO go TO st.
Louis in $40 and make q bad impression by their
loud and rowdyish opposition to him. which should
react in his favor. There was great cheering on
the sixth ballot. when Qnay changed his
vote to Livsey from Passmore, whom
probably he at no time expected to see nominated,
though there il good reason to believe that be was
souarely for him. Quay and Magee were prominent
figures in the convention, Quay sitting in front
seats on one side of the middle aisle and Magce
lounping on the orchestra rails on the other side.
Mapee is rather a good-looking specimen OF the
type of city politician He is tall broad shouidered
powerfully built, @ pleasant looking young
man of a coarse strength OF body. he
has a largo square head and heavy jaws His
manner ia agreeable and he Is evidently one OF the
| "boysD He is said to have made himself rich for
Young man by shrewd investments. and he has
qualities that cause the Independent to speak
fayoratfy of Chris Magee. Quay Is lighter and
shorter and has black mustache and reddish
| complexion, the latter much tanned inst now Dy
the sea- aud Butler eye. liz Is one OF Ms cnarac-
erstics that he talks IN very low tone Oh voice.
THE NOMINATION FOR AUDiroR-GESERAL
It was not until nearly ii o'clock that the nom-
nation for Auditor General was made and the con-
yention adjourned. -Four candidates we're proposed
Jerome b. Niles of Tioga Thomas j. Crimson OF
Franklin. John NJ Vanderslice of Philadelphia. and
John T. Potts Of Chester Ii not until the fifth
ballot that Representative Niles received majority.
Ii has been the subject of a great deal Of comment
that there should be long contests in Pennsylvania
Convention, showing that the convention has been
allowed to do the nominating
Colonel Niles was from Mlddleburg, Tioga County,
Penn He was born on September % 1884. and was
educated in the common schools. He studied law
and was admitted 20 the bar IN 1861. lie was Dis
trIct Attorney in 1862 and again IN 1861 lie was
a member Of the House OF Representatives in 1862
1881, 1882 and 1888; and belonged 20 the Constitu
tional Convention OF 1872 and 1873. He was
leader In the bolt" against the election Of Oliver
as Senator two years ago. and this fact has been
used for and against him. Some OF the stalwart
leaders have been anxious from the hrst Tor
his nomination 10 insure the goOd VIII
of the Independents; some OF whom say tonight
that III Grimeson had been nominated nftcr LiVseY
thew would not have supported heticket. Ihey are
satisfied with it now. however, and Deneye IL can
be elected