The state journal., 1883-12-22
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
News Gathered by Our Spe-
cial Correspondents.
PHILADELPHIA.


Political affairs here about are as
suming an interesting shape. The
party seem to have profted by their
experience of 1872, when it wilt be re.
membered the tidal wave which swept
the country almost il its entirety was
the means of elevating many men
who under other circumstances would
never have been known to day. The
situation is changed, and some Of the
best men, not only Of the lily, but Of
the Commonwealth. are being pressed
to the front. Mr.. William B. Smith,
candidate for Mayor, seems to be in
the lead Of all other competitors thus
far. How long he can hold this van
tage ground depends entirely upon
circumstances But let it be remem-
bered Mr.. s. is an excellent man.
There are many candidates spoken
Of for Getty Tax Receiver Among
them is Mr. G. g. Perrie, of the 20th
ward, and Of him only shall speak at
this writing. Mr.. L. is SO long and
favorably known 10 this community
that my pen il inadequate to present
him in mote favorable light than
that in which Re now properly stands.
Yet my kno Wedge Of him forces me
to present him 70 your numerous
readers. Mr.. ferries candidacy is
freighted with many commendable
and weighty points Of Interest. He
is now, and has for long time, been
filling the position Of Secretary Of the
Commercial Exchange, position
which be fills with great credit and
to the general satisfaction Of all con
cerned, aud their names and numbers
are legion. Thus his fitness as a
fnancier is thoroughly and favorably
established. lie is gentlemanly, ur-
bane, accurate and prompt, aaa he
certainly possesses the requisite
knowledge and fitness for the place.
In addition to his responsible duties
as Secretary to the Commercial tx
=
change he is the commercial editor Of
the North american, an old and re-
liable paper, which is SO solidly es-
tablished that for years it hiss been re-
garded criterion in financial mat
ters Now, if there is needed good
Republican one, whose record cannot
be questioned, one who stands favor,
ably with his party and commands
the respect Of his opponents because
Of his intrinsic worth, say, if such 8
man is needed for "City Tax Re.
ceiver," surely Mr.. Perrie is the en-
bodimeHt Of all these requirements
and would give tone and dignity t
the Office.
The contest in the 9th ward 70
Constable is certainly very interest
ING. Mr.. Frank Potts and Mr.. Ed
ward Devlin are the leading contest
ants, and 50 evenly supported do the.
seem that it is difficult to even fore
shadow the result. Mr.. Devlin, VIII
is now Deputy Constable, is YER.
able, active and suitable person, ant
because Of his connection with th
Office is we'll posted as to the duties
A meeting for consultation was re
Gently held in the ward, at whicl
many prominent politicians were see
and heard, and Mr.. Devlin SO abb
presented his case, and 50 greatly en-
deared himself to his hearers, who ar
the workers Of the ward, that unles
Mr.. Potts is exceptionally vigilar
we predict trouble for his side.
II is rumored that Col. M. s. Qua
purposes moving from the 9Th to th
7th ward. The report cannot, how
ever, be traced to any authentic source
The Sth warders are greatly exel
cised. Col. Quay, let him locat
where he will, is great auxiliary
the poor, and his name for good is :
familiar to average Pennsylvani
household as is Abraham Lincoln
to the nation. He il very unaasur