New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
MPHERSON AND SEWELL.
NAMED FOR SENATOR By THEIR RESPECT
I'VE PARTY CAUCUsES AT TRENTON.
EX-GOVERNOR ABBETTs FIGHT AND DEFEAT
GEORGE A. HALsEY GENERAL sEwELIs
OPPONENT
IBr rELEGRArH To THE TkmuNE.l ]

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Trenton ~ j.. Jan. 21.-Nearly every politician
whose face is familiar the public OF New-York felt
II his duty TO come Trenton this evening TO help
nominate Senator Of tho United States. Many OF
them claimed that they had been sent for INC
hotels were crowded TO overowng early In the even
rg. Among the distinguished arrivals was Represeh-
taiive William Walter Phelps. who made his heaa-
quarters at the Windsor and was visited by many IL
the Senators and Assemblymcn. Senator hcFnorson
ard cxUnited States Senator sewel and their friends
occupied the Trenton House. and Ex-Governor AoOcu
took possession of still another hotel The prominent
politicians present besides these heavy guns dehed
by their numbers any attempt at enumeration
The first report spread was that ex'GoVornon
Abbett had received strong backing personal ann
financial from mysterious source. The rumor mot
with ready credence, and It was soon apparent tha'
ihere would be a contest in the Democratic CAUCUS
despite all the statements about McPherson's monop-
oily. This whetied tho appetite OF large contingent
here, and the prospects of a wider distribution OF
capital for the benefit Of tho poor and needy caused
a nutter which soon disturbed the McPherson men,
and was met by intimatons that Ex-Governor Aobeti
should not have things his own way in any respect
When the Legislature convened IN regular session
there was small mob at the State House.
The only feature Of the evenings session was the
Introduction of bin by Assemblyman wcidenmayer in
which II is proposed to repeal tho local option law
This Is said to be the regular party measure on this
subject. The two houses adjourned after an hours
session, and tho caucuses Of both parties were called
Immediately. They did not organize until full hour
later, however, the Republicans in tho Senate
chamber and the Democrats I'm the House. In
Vulnerable stories Of bolting OF corruption, and Of
schoming Of every kind were circulated about the
house. Both caucuses were entirely secret as tho
custom is in New-Jersey; and while they were In
session a crowd hung about the doorways or was
scattered through the State House.
The Republican caucus first heard from, and
the nomination OF General william J. sewell, Of
Camden County, was reported the result OF tho
caucus. Proceedings harmonious on the whole
Senator Gardner offered resolution that the caucus
proceed at 10 the nomination OF candidate for
United states Senator. Senator Nevns OF Mon
mouth, then offered substitute resolution that
each member should vote in tho Legislature to-mor
row and Wednesday as he desired, without regard to
action by caucus. The substitute was defeated,
90 to i5. II stated that Congressman Phelps
desired 10 have his name omitted from tho list OF
candidates; and General seweu and ex-Congressman
George A. Hsisey, of Essex, wero then named on
the vote General scwell received tweny-nine votes
and Mr.. Halsey eight.
A resolution was then offered and adopted hat II
any three Democrats agreed to vote for any Rcpub-
can the Republican members should be released from
their caucus bonds and should support tho man sup
ported by the Democrats. Nothing was said Of the
rumored arrangement by which Senator Mcpherson
was 10 have Republican assistance IN case OF Dem
ocratIc bolt and this branch Of the subject remains
mystery The caucus then adjourned, aud prOcecdcd
to wonder what tho Democrats would 90.
The Democratic caucus was long IN 0rEanzingi AM
longer yet IN settling down 70 It's work As soor a.
the members were In order vigorous attempt wN
made TO secure the adoption Of the liquor Law epcaler
introduced By Mr. Weldenmayer this evening; but
after a long discussion u agreed that the matter
should be dopped. and nominations for senator ygrc
declared IN osder Assomblyman klou nufninsted
senator McIherson, and Assemblyman Herronhoimer
made long and eloquent speech In behalf Of ex
Governor Albeit on the vote Senator Mcpherson
received % and Ex-Governor Abbott 10. ard Senator
Mcpherson was declared tho nominee.