The New York Herald Newspaper, October 4, 1872, Page 3

NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1872.—TRIPLE SHEET. WHLLAM BUTLER DUNCAN. The Committee of Seventy on Mr. Duncan for Mayor, “There Could Not Be a Better Nomination.” “The Nomination of Good Men is One of the Healthiest Signs of the Times.” Mr. Duncan “a Strong Supporter of the . Reform Campaign.” “He Has All the Qualifications for the Office.” Interviews with Ex-Mayor Havemeyer, Senator Tiemann, Judges Emott and Pierrepont, Wm. H. Wickham, George W. Lane, J. Seligman, Emil Sauer, Royal Phelps, R. B. Roosevelt and W. H. Vermilyea, The nomination of Mr. William Butler Duncan for. the Mayoralty excited considerable attention yesterday in prominent political ana business cir- cles. With a desire to obtain the average senti- ment in reference thereto, HERALD reporters Visited several of the members of the Committee of Seventy yesterday; and it will be seen on a perusal of the series of interviews that Mr. Duncan is very favorably regarded by these gentlemen, and his qualifications for the Chief Magistracy are almost ‘panimously endorsed. Judge Edwards Pierrepont. ‘At No, 16 Wall strect, in a wilderness of law eMces, Judge Pierrepont was found by the HERALD representative, who elicited from him an opinion highly culogistic of Mr. Duncan. ‘The interview was opened by the formal question of Mr. Duncan’s @tness for the ofice of Mayor. Judge PrerReront—Well, really I have not con- pidered much over the gentleman’s name in con- nection with the office; but, in so far as Mr. Dun- an is concerned, I think him every way suitable tor the office. He las always been held in high esteem by the community, and, from his elevated social and commercial position, would, at least, be above suspicion, and that is saying a great deal in these days of indiscriminate attack. My personal views, however, must not-be considered in de- rmining my action, and, as a member the Committee of Seventy I feel it incumbent on me to meet the wishes of the imajority and advo- cate the nomination ¢” »>y candidate who secures tt votes. Mr. Dunvuw. 8 chances are good, and, #0 far as I am aware, no substantial grounds of ob- jection can be made against him. He has not ee the office, and, therefore, I have more faith in his honesty of purpose than if he wanted it, be- Cause it is an onerous one and those who are anxious for it have generally some personal ends to serve, Judge Pierrepont, of course, felt disinclined to express any warmth of feeling without having a conference with his confréres of the Committee of Seventy, but it could be safely inferred from his re- marks that Mr. Duncan was not an objectionable candidate and would be high on the list of favorites in the contest, Ex-Mayor Havemeyer. ‘Mr. William F. Havemeyer was found at his office ly Trinity Building. “Mr, Havemeyer,’” said the reporter, “I have Called to see what you think of the proposed nomi- pation of William B. Duncan for Mayor.” “Well, to tell the truth, 1 have not considered the matter.” “Are not his business reputation and general character pretty good assurance that he would fill the office creditably?? “T have always understood that he has proved a ood business man, but these are not the only re- qguisites for Mayor. It is a trying position and re- quires peculiar abilities.” “Among which may be classed patience, care and er temper ?"” “Yes. The office is one that subjects the occu- pant to many annoyances. Whether Mr. Duncan gases the requisites I know not of my own Enowieare.” “Would he, think you, be acceptable to the re- formers?” “That is more than I can say. Politics are so mixed up that we scarcely know who is the best, Ihave taken no part as yet, although some have Mentioned my name.” “Yes, Isee John Foley has taken the initiative, and you have been nominated.” “Yes, Mr. Foley is enthusiastic, and when he thinks a thing should be done he thinks it ought to be done at once, and, perhaps, he is too hasty some- times. Itis too soon to form an opinion, If you gine a kaleidoscope to your eye you will see one gure prominent; turn it and that figure disap- pears and you never see it again. So it is with politicians. One who to-day is popular may fall out of sight to-morrow. The Pennsylvania elec- tion will have an influence on the election. If Har- tranft is elected Tammany Hall is dead, but if de- Seated they will have a slight victory. The Com- mittee of Seventy have not taken any action yet as to the Mayoralty. As to Mr. Duncan's fitness I cannot express an opinion.” Julius W. Ticmann. Mr. Tiemann was found by the HERALD represent* ative deep in business, at 16 Park place. The gentleman was a little reticent in mentioning a choice for the Mayoralty, but from the tone of his conversation the man he wanted to see placed in such a responsible position should be drawn from the ranks of those who had no afMliation with poli- tics and Who were not anxious for office. The re- ter made adash on the centre by asking the owing question :— RErorTeER—What is the general impression pre- vailing regardt the mention of Mr. Butler Dun- can’s name for possible to say. The Com- iy have a meeting to-morrow night, and no doubt that question will re- deal of its attention. far as I am Personally concerned, I want to see a man in that office who knows something of the requirements of the city and is deeply identified with its inter- ests. A good many of the names mentioned could not be accepted bv the respectable class of the commana. They are too intimately connected with politics, and no man who seeks the nomina- tion shall receive my vote. So fur as regards Mr. Duncan, I have a very high estimation of the gen- tleman, and, though not personally acquainted, his Feputation is such as to lead me to believe that he has all the qualifications for the office. But while the question is pending I must decline hazarding an opinion regarding my own course, Mr. Duncan is a courteous, agreeable gentleman, so report bon fe and from a social point of view would lend dignity and respect to the office; but whether his ideas re- garding reform and the requirements of the city would meet those of the Committee of Seventy is a matter for deliberation. I am tired of this busi- mess, and shall be heartily glad when some unan- imity prevalis among the reformers, I have no preferences, and should Mr, Duncan's views coin- cide with my own shall be most happy to give him every support. The reporter then withdrew and left Mr. Tiemann 3 feprokan the suitability of the candidate for the Paul N. Spofford. The shipping merchant, Paul N. Spofford, was found in his office, seated in the midst of a smal; hest.of clerks, whose quills and brains were busily employed. «What do you think, Mr. Spofford, of the possi- Ditities.of the Mayoralty contest?” “Tbave no opinion as yet. Ihave not thought enough about it to express any view.” “Bat who is the best man already mentioned for ‘the office, in your estimation?” “That I cannot say. At the present stage of the = paign I do not wish to commit myself too “But between those men whose names have been Flees on the side of reform what would be your ent? Do you favor Mr. Havemeyer ?” ir. Havemeyer’s former administration is to have been very satisfactory to all classe: bis experience is t and valuabie, and he i: man to be trusted implicitly, and there is nota breath of evil report inst his character. Mr. Doncan is a man of eminent ability, and, 1 under- Band, has been wonderiully successful in business, His jntegrity is unimpeachable, I believe. But 1 ‘would prefer not to say much more pien the sub- fect of the Mayoralty, as I have not fully consid- eredit. The future Mayor must be a man of cer- tain quaiities which are to meet multitudinous re- ements of different shades of public opinion, an he must have a certain allegiance and creed,” “What are these requirements 1" #Weil, the success of the present national admin- istration has been very great. I believe it has been prt ” almost all business men. I do not find much fault with it; of course it is not as all wish, proper m pal should be somewhat allied in its influences with that of the national issues at stake this Fall.” “Then, because of partisan loyalty ze would oppose Mr. Duncan ag being a democrat w “No, I don’t know ag] would.” “Would you prefer @ republican to a democratic ” sf Iwould prefer not to ex- or “Well, I cannot press myself tvo freely at the present time.” Mr. R. B. Roosevelt, The reporter then left and strolled up Broadway to Mr. Robert B, Roosevelt's office, at No. 160 Broadway. He was admitted and invited to sit down. REPORTER—What is your opinion of the nomina- tion of Mr. Duncan ? Mr. RoosEVELT—Well, I must say I do not think itis a wise thing. Personally I have the highest regard for Mr. Duncan, and among him and Messrs, Havemeyer and O’Brien on the other hand, I should certainly vote for Mr. Duncan. Still I do net think he is sufficient of @ politician to run successfully in Unis city. He has never done anything in politics, though a democrat, except contribute a little to an election fund occasionally. Many of the voters do not know him and have never heard of him; a great many of those who have think he is an aris- crat, and in the fight with Jimmy O’Brien the ery will be “It’s the poor man against the nabob!" You see here is the danger with such a man as Mr. Dun- can, and what I say I speak from what I have observed already among the voters. The very fact that he is a rich man and a Scotchman will alienate from him many voters who will go over to O’Brien. RerorTer—But do you not think there are enough seen voters in the city to elect a respectable a Mr. RoosEVELT—That is not now the question. Had there been but one man in the fleld to op) O’Brien he might be elected. But I do not think that two high-toned men can run with any chance of success to either against such a.man as O'Brien. REPORTER—Are you in any way identified with Havemeyer ? Mr. Roosrvett—I am not. When I understood that there were conference meetings at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to nominate somebody for Mayor I went to two of them and 1 spoke. When I saw that John Foley was rong er ouseyer strongand bound to nominate him I left and did not return to the meeting when they did nominate him. They put my name down as one of the committee to present him with the nomination, but without my consent or authorization, and I afd not obey the call. Asif said before, between these men my favorite is Dun- can, but Iam afraid-ofhim. Tammany Hall, owing to the pressure bro’ ght to bear upon them, must nominate a respectable man, otherwise they cannot succeed, and defeat now means annihilation for them. ‘They have left things pretty well in the hands of Mr. Tilden and Mr, Schell, aT, may nominate Dunean, but still I think that with the rank and file there would be but lukewarm work in his behalf, for the reasons I have already stated. Personally there is no question of MR, DUNCAN’S HONESTY and integrity, and that he would do the duties of his oitice very respectably and with a sincere desire for reform, and asa reform candidate he may yet be strong. In the present state of things it Is im- possivle to say.” Mr. Royal Phelps. The HeraLp reporter then left, thanking Mr. Roosevelt for the exposition of his views, and called upon Mr. Royal Phelps, who was found at his house, 22 East Sixteenth street. REPORTER—I called to see you, Mr. Phelps, re- garding your opinion of the nomination of Mr. Duncan, Mr. PHELPS (enthusiastically)—I shall vote for him, sir; I shall vote for him, REPORTER—You think he is the man for the posi- tion? Mr. PuELPs—I do; and I don’t think there could be any better nomination. Mr. Duncan is a high- toned gentleman, above the suspicion of evil-doing, and a man who will work zealously in the cause of reform, One of the benefits of THE BREAKING UP OF PARTIES and the Lien arm of republicans and demo- crats is, that both parties have brought forth good gentlemen in political nominations, such as, for instance, Dix and Kernan, in the State. It is one of the healthiest signs of the times, Above all, we want respectability in office, and I don’t care what party a man belongs to, if he is a gentleman I shall vote for him. lama democrat; but if 1 see ® republican is a better man than a demo- crat, I shall vote for vote for any democrat @ good man, Now . Tammany must nominate a respectable man. It can’t afford to nominate one of the oi@ hacks, or it is beaten, certainly. With Mr, Dygcan”Tthtnk the only dan- ger is too much prfise, and the newspapers will only urt him by plastering him with eulogy. In fact, it must be disagreeable to be praised so much. t will vote for Mr. Duncan because I believe he would prove a reformer. REPORTER—Some peonse say that in this nomina- tion there is danger; that Jimmy O’Brien may slip in between the two and be elected. Mr. PHELPS—I don’t believe it possible that New York will disgrace itself by electing this man. The thought that he could be Mayor of this city is ENOUGH TO MAKE A MAN SICK. On the other hand, Havemejér deserves great praise for throwing himself into the breach with O'Conor and Tilden last year during the reform movement; but I think Duncan 18 as good a re- former as he is, and will do the position justice. Mr. W. R. Vermilyca. The HERALD man called upon Mr. W. R. Vermilyea, the banker, at 18 Nassau street. This venerable gentleman was quite willing to speak upon Mr. Duncan’s nomination, REroRTER—What do you think of the nomination, Mr. Vermilyea? Mr. VERMILYEA—I don't like It at all. Of course, So far as respectability is concerned and good character, Ihave no doubt that Mr. Duncan is a very good man. I have never come in contact with him except in the way of business, and I know of him as a neighbor, But that is all. I am a ek supporter of Havemeyer, and I believe he is just the man that is suited for the position. He is just and inflexible, and, be- sides that, knows everything that is needed in the position. He has been there before and is ac- quainted with the routine of the oMce. Mr. Dun- can has none of these qualifications, and I imagine has not Geo stability of character for the posi- tion. It requires to a certain extent a politician for this place. Mr. Havemeyer is this to a certain extent, and, though a perfect gentleman, is rough and ready and blunt when occasion requires. And with all this he is honest—inflexibly so—and would extirpate the bad crowd which always hangs round our municipal ofMices, Mr. Duncan, I don’t think, } the strength of mind to command these elements, and 1s certainly too aristocratic to con- trol the elements which are necessary to run suc- cessfully in this city. He is a gentleman with money, and I think that is all you can say of him. But this hardly gives him a claim to be Mayor. REPoRTER—But, outside of your regard for Mr. Havemeyer, do you not think Mr. Duncan is the man. Mr. VERMILYEA—But I can’t speak outside of Mr. Havemeyer, for he is my candidate, Jackson 8. Schultz. This gentleman was found at his oMce in Cliff strect, and in response to the inquiry as to his opinion of the fitness of Mr. Duncan for Mayor he said :— “Really, I cannot give an intelligent opinion. It may seem strange to you, but it is a fact that there are few business men in the city regarding whom I know less.’? “But from his general reputation as a business man do you think he would be acceptable to the masses, including the reformers?’ “It would be impossible for me to say. Ido not know what his business reputation is, and, there- fore, cannot give an opinion. We are to have a meeting to-morrow night, when I shall probably know more about him, “Do you refer to a meeting of the Committee of Seventy 1" “Yes; the reorganization has not yet taken place and we will meet to-morrow evening.” * “To nominate candidates?" “No, merely to consider the matter. I suppose the plan of the committee will be to make no noml- nations—to wait until all parties make their nomi- nations, then select the best men and endorse them. If three candidates run for the Mayoralty the committee will likely support the best one in their opinion, and if two of the same status run for the same office, merely vote as individual for such ones as each approves of, But,’’ coi tinned Mr, Schultz with a smile, “if a bad man is up we will certainly——" “Kill him, eh #* said the reporter, as Mr. Schultz hesitated to complete the sentence, “Act ou the eclectic principle simply.” John A. Stewart. A representative of the HERALD called yesterday on Mr. John A. Stewart, President of the United States Trust Company, 49 Wall street, and found that gentleman in the midst of pressing and im- portant business. Courteously sparing a few min- utes he gave his views on the Mayoralty question and expressed a hak desire that the gentleman put in nomination by the Committee of Seventy for such high municipal honors should be one ii of ym the people had implicit trust, and who w: 00 honest to steal himself and too sharp to allow others to play the pilfering game.” The interview was opened at it blank range by the leading question, “Mr. Stewart do you think Mr, Butler Duncan a Ot man for Mayor 7" Afr, STEWART—I have nothing to do with politics; I cextainly am a member of the Committee of Sey- enty, and as an individual would state that I have avery Ligh appreciation of Mr. Duncan, both com mercially, socially, and of life; but whe nation on these in fact in all the relations er 1 would recommend his nomi- junds alone would be injudicious in me to state. Of course I must wait the action of my colleagues, and as this is a democratic country the majority must decide. REPORTER—Then you have no objection to Mr. Dunean on personal, political, or grounds of ability to fill the office creditably? Mr. STEWART—None whatever. Perhaps our po- litical views on national affairs may be incompati- ble, but for the oftice of Mayor, I think Mr. Duncan could fill the onice with much credit, and, from my knowledge of him in social life, would make a dig- ei honorable Chief Magistrate of this metropo- ,_ _RerorTer—You have evidently not given the sub- Ject much consideration, and could consequently act in a very impartial manner If calied upon to be @ juror in the case? ir. Srewakr (laughingly)—Yes, I have about as much as I can attend to im looking after this con- cern, but if Mr. Duncan’s name be placed in nomt- nation I should certainly give him all the suppert that his social position and eminent business quali- ttes entitle him to, The reporter then withdrew, fully satisfied that Mr, Stewart, on calm reflection, had a deep-seated regard for Mr. Duncan, and his nomination would give him much personal satisfaction, William H. Wickham. This gentleman was visited at his office in Maiden lane, and conversed quite freely on the candidacy of Mr. Duncan. He said :— “Personally Mr, Duncan is an excellent man; but what familiarity he has with the city’s affairs or the duties of Mayor, of course Ihave no means of knowing. When he ts able to successfully conduct such an immense house as that of Duncan, Sher- man & Co., he ought to be able to fill the office of Mayor ably and satisfactorily.” “Would he not be @ popular candidate with all parties ¥”? re “I do not see what is to prevent him being popu- lar with all. If a man is reapectable, honest and able he must give satisfaction to all respectable cltizens, For Mayor of this great democratic city I Want to see aman who isademocrat, He should combine not only the qualifications of a good execu- tive officer, but a warm advocacy of sound demo- cratic principles and interests. He should head every effort to build up @ strong democratic or- ae in the city, not controlled by two or hree old fogies, but @ party worthy of the city. Whether this is the intention of the parties who have brought Mr. Duncan’s name forward I am not in a position to know, not being in their confidence. Ifhe is nominated I hope they will not load him down with the dead weight of old fossils. If we are to have a new departure we should take new men all through, and select a ticket that would com- mend itself to all classes of citizens,” “(Brien claims to be a reformer, you know, Mr. Wickham. Do you think, in a square race between him and Duncan, O'Brien would get any of the re. | form vote?” Mr. Wickham exclaimed, emphatically, “Not one! Between the two men O'Brien would net know he was running. Why, sir, presenting the names of William B. Duncan and James O’Brien to the public is like Oering aman a glass of ice water and a glass of tepid water on a hot day and in- | viting him to drink. it is absurd to think | that O'brien has any chance with Dun- | can, I see, it is sald, that he was inactive | and did nothing for the reform movement. I am | in a position to give that a flat centradiction, Last Fall Mr, Duncan contributed, and right imer- ally, too, to the reform campaign, I kuow this to bea tact. Whether he would be approachable by the masses or 1 am unable to sty.” J. Seligman. Mr. Seligman was met as he bustled into his Office, at 2i Broad street, yesterday morning, and was asked if he was at leisure, “Well, yes; but you don’t pump anything out of me,” he answered, with a shrug and a simile, “be- cause I don't know anything.” ‘But have you no opinion as to the proper man to be run as candidate for the Mayoralty?” “Thave not been to any meetings of the com- mittee and do not know what is proposed; so, of course, I cannot tell.”’ “But who would have your own personal prefer- ence’! “I would favor Mr, Duncan as much as synodys just as strongly as I would Mr. Havemeyer. I know him and like him very much. What the hopes of a combination are I cannot tell; they are perhaps as aren! as they would be for Havemeger, Duncan isa firm democrat with a good record, and would at least run very wek against Apollo Hall, aad that is what we want,” George W. Lane. In the splendid rooms of the Pacific Mail Steam- ship Company Mr. George W. Lane was seated yesterday when he was ¢isited by the representa- tive of the HERALD. He reeeived him with an old- time courtesy of manner, and inquired of him in the tone of a business man:— “What can I do for you?” “Let me know, Mr, Lane, what are yopr views upon the features of the Mayoralty campaign so fur as it has progressed.” “Well, I am not prepared to make a decided expression upon that subject; it has not yet occu- pied my mind very seriously. As for my personal preference it would be given to Mr. Hayemeyer. IL do not know Mr. Duncan person althougr of his ability and el Ag asa business man I am, o! course, well assured.” “But, apart from Mr. Havemeyer—tnat is, if he were out of the question—could you not give your support as well to Mr. Duncan as to any one else 1 “I cannot say.”? “Politically or personally, you have no objection to him, have you ¥? “No, sir.’ “Would he not make the best candidate for the reform party 1" “Well, there is this fact:—Ile was never active in | the work of reform, and seemed to turn a cold shoulder upon the movement.” “Was he ever invited to participate in it?" “Well, I think not.’ “And if he is the choice of the committee as the candidate would you support him *’ | “Well, I doubt if a combination could be effected upon his name.’ “But if this end be attained would you lend your aid to Mr. Duncan ?” . “That } cannot say with certainty.” Emil Sauer. The welt known German-American banker was present at the bank of which he is President at about two o'clock yesterday afternoon, busily sign- ing checks for large sums of money and giving an alr of heavy responsibility to the furniture of his elegant ofiice, where his portrait hangs directly over his desk, His reception of the representative of the HERALD was hearty and pleasant, and he in- quired, like the monarchs in the “Arabian Nights," by what benelaction he could make him happy. “By simply saying what you think about the Ma; ern, contest.” “Well, 1 don’t know, because I have not been to any meetings of the committee lately.” ae is your opinion of the nomination of Dun- can??? “Will he accept? Will he run? I did not know whether he would be willing to be a candidate, “Supposing he is willing to be a candidate—what is your position?’ “In that case, if he gets the nomination, I will support him. He is, I think, the best man for the place, and he will receive the votes both of the new ‘ammany Hall and of the reformers.” Judge James Emott. Mr. Emott, the eminent lawyer, received the re- porter very courteously. In the course of a con- versation he said :— “Ihave been out of town for some time and do not know what has been done, and so, of course, have no opinion to express in regard to the proper candidate for Mayor, I would have favored Mr, Havemeyer if he had remained silent and not put himself beyond the possibility of obtaining the sup- port of Tammany. He is preciuded from any coali- tion nomination; and what is needed by us isa man who will defeatO'Brion. 1 will support Mr. Duncan if he Bet the support of the majority of the Committee of Seventy or of the people who, I think, form the party of reform.”’ A FIRST-RATE RECOGNITION OF DUNCAN'S FITNESS, [From the Commercial Advertiser—republican.] Nevertheless Mr. Duncan would make an excel- lent Mayor. He is a gentleman of culture and fine address, He has large means and great expecta- tions, and is above dabbling in jobs, and would set his face against all Let nd feaick on the city | treasury, On the whole, the city might do worse than elect Mr. Duncan Mayor. JAMES O'BRIEN DEMONSTRATIONS, One of the largest and most enthusiastic open air meetings ever held in this city took place last » monopolies prove in themscives evening in the interest of the Hon. James O'Brien, corner of Sixty-second street and Second avenue, The avenue was adorned with a gigantic transpar- ency of the hero of the evening, and Chinese lan- terns added brilliancy to the stand, the avenue and sidestreets. Fireworks also tended to increase the popular excitement. Stirring 5 delivered We Dr. J. W. Leary, Judge B p' Leddy, 8. H. Randall and others. After the speeches the Paw gld were entertained with songs by Mr. Lombard and Mr. Lowery. The latter raised the audience to the highest pitch of enthusiasm by his new popular song entitled ‘James O'Brien.” John Connors, President; J. 8. Goldsmith, Secretary. An enthusiastic public meeting of the James O’Brien Resolute Association was held last evening, at their headquarters, 404 Kast Fifteenth street. Able speeches were delivered by Mr, Peter McCorry, Dr. J, N, Leary, Mr. Parker and others, P. H. Corney, President; P. J, Byrnes, Secretarye CURTIN. Grand Ovation to “Our Andy” at Lewisburg. Another Philippic Against Corrup- tion and Venality. “1 KNOW WHAT IS RIGHT AND P’LL 00 IT.” Colonel Ely Slifer Says a Few Words About Andy's War Record, Lewissurq, Pa., Oct. 3, 1872, Lewisburg, the seat of the Baptist Seminary of this State and the county town of Union county, turned out en masse to-day to receive ex-Governor Curtin, On his arrival this morning a crowd of people, numbering about one thousand, assembled at the depot and received the War Governor witha good deal of enthusiasm. Among those present were a respectable number of ladies, Curtin has always been a GREAT FAVORITE WITH THE LADIES of his State, and 1 am informed that the middie- aged ladies of this pretty little town refer with a good deal of gusto to having been kissed by our Andy time and time again during his electioneer- ing tours of long ago. Governor Curtin certainly possesses the open sesame to the hearts of the la- dies if the large number present at the demon- stration this evening may be accepted as a crite- rion, for fully one-half of his audience were com- posed of the gentler sex. The ex-Governor spoke this evening in Music Hall to A LARGE AUDIENOR on the issues of the hour, and it was apparent from the first that his constituents of old have lost none of that love and respect for the Governor that pos- sessed their hearts when he occupied the first ofice in this State. His appearance on the stage was the signal for a genuine burst of hearty ap- plause, which did not subside for several moments, The band played a stirrmg air, and the audience were for the time electrified, Mr, Curtin is not inuy restored to his wonted health and vigor, but 5 HIS VOICE R with some of its olden clearness as he warmed with the subject and dilated on the frauds perpetrated by the Ring that has controlled the State the past | Mr. Curtin said:—I have never since | six years, the war had an opportunity of thanking the citl- zens of Lewisburg for the support they have given | me and the generous support they have given the State and government in the prosecution of the war, I find more violence and denunciation in politics than obtained three or four years ago. Thank God, I have conscience enough to know what is right, and Pll do it. (Loud applause.) The Father of our country tioned us against en- tangling alliances. While he cautioned us against this he especially cautioned us against the VIOLENCE OF POLITICAL QUARRELS, I claim that those who leave their party for con- science sake are entitled to the respect of Ameri- can citizens, In the political language of the day we hear of political rings—a very good name. The Republican Convention met informally in a hotel and fixed up the candidates, and these men, who are members of a political ring surrounding the State Treasury, have been force Pennsylvania. Having referred brietly to the spec- ulations of the Treasury Ring and to the fact that the banks which State moneys have been deposited are owned by members of the Ring, Governor Curtin said it is al- leged that the candidate for \Governor Aad no hand in the transactions with Yarkesy it is not dented that he had transactions with Yerkes amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Things passed on; the Chic: fire occurs, The State Treasurer and the City Treasurer draw upon Yerkes for the public moneys, but Yerkes was “short,” He was tried, convicted and sent to the Penitentiary. Petitions for his PARDON were ed by judges and merchants; yet he not med; and Saturday last Mr. Buc%er Swoope appears at the prison and ts closeted with Yerkes, who suddenly recollects he has been wron at he never made the aMidavit, £c,, &c, fends, has it come to this, that a candidate for a high ofice in this State m to the State Prison to get a certificate of character? There are plenty of men in this State quite as well able to fill the tion of Governor and Auditor General as ir. ‘tran{t, aud they do not have to sro to the Penitentiary tor a recommendation, (Applause.) Against the CANDIDATES OF A RING that connives at such things men have a right to enter their protest. (Applause.) ‘This is my reason for leaving the party owned by a disrepu- table ring. Governor Curtin continued to discuss the questions that at present agitate the State of Pennsylvania in particular and the country gene- rally, and finally, from sleer weakness, retired amid great applause. Governor Curtin is ex- pected to declare his political predilections on na- tional questions at an early day, There is no fur- ther doubt that he will declare in favor of Greciey and Brown, COLONEL ELY SLIFER, .Ex-Secretary of State under Curtin, made his first ‘and only spéech of this campaign. In defining bis position he said he appeared before this audience partly through the invitation of friends and partly by the malignity of enemies. He had hoped that by leaving others alone he would be left to him- self—having by his physical suffering been obliged to give up a public Iii His enemics had said his illness was a special visitation of God for his sins. These self-appointed Pharisaical dispensers of the justice of God had better repent of their own sins, or the wrath of God may yet fall upon them and grind them to powder. (Applause.) Mr, Slifer referred at leygth to his brave associates who had died in the harness during the war, to the minis- tering angels who followed our forces in the field and nursed the sick and dying, and paid a glowing tribute to the PATRIOTISM and far-sighted statesmanship that actuated the Goveruor in all his acts for the amelioration of the private soldier, and his never-Nagging watcb- fulness through many a weary night of anxious watching when the cause of our Union seemed to tremble in the balance and when brave hearts trembled for the result. Disguise it as you will, the brave men who sicep in Pennsylvania or in the South were people of the same race. Now men come around and invoke the dust of these sleeping licroes and engender nate and wou!d make the world believe we are two nations. (Applause.) Mr. Slifer, whose health is very much broken, here asked permission to read his speech. Jaundice and fanaticism may call men traitors for differing in their political views. I ask from you, fellow citizens, an (ae hearing, nothing more, He would not attack tne private character of man, but would discuss principles alone. What are the tendencies of the times? Is it the diffusion of power among the masses or centralization of power into the hands’ of the few’ Everywhere concentration is the order of the day. Let me warn the laboring men who hope to gain a fortune by their own un- aided efforts that capital is being concen- trated all over this country. Vast corpora- tions are springing up upon every hand, and. our public men of the present ‘adminis- tratiom walk in the footsteps of those great capitalists and are moving heaven and earth to centralize our government, The speaker cited numerous instances of politicians’ efforts in the past to centralize power and the uprising of the people to overthrow this encroachment upon the rights of the whole people. The arro- gance of power had been checked in former days. If we had cause for alarm then, how much more cause have we for alarm now General Jackson's onslaught on the moneyoeracy of this country as represented by the United States Bank was referred to in terms of praise. The money we now use is the money of the general government. Congress gives us this money, and says it must be the currency of the whole country. We have AN INFLATED CURRENCY, Great fortunes have passed into private vaults and the war debt is greater than it should be. The speaker continued on the subject of finance and ended by bens ed hearers against the imminent danger Of our national banks being used as agents toward centralization. The other day the speaker had heard it boastingly said, “We, the railroad cor. ery are for Grant.” Why should they not tral Are they not among the chief agents of cen- lization? Do not the great railroad their sym- athy with centralization? He referred to he intimidation of voters at the int of the sword. This Enforcement law is famillar to ad all. Ionly cite it to show you the tendency of he age the gradual drifting away from old ii marks. greater chaos than that in politics at the present time’ never existed since the beginning of tne world. Such men as Mosby, the guerilla chief, transformed from a biood- thirsty butcher to a pure and_ spotless lamb of Republicanism, Such men as Whittier, the poet, whose lines are filled with love of his fellow man, because he does not agree with this administration, is adjudged a traitor. (Ap) jause.) We now have the strange spectacle before us of men who established the republican party read out of this pale by men who only came into it when it had emoluments to bestow. (Applause,) What is free speech worth if men are to be hooted and maligned for speaking their sentiments? If to Offer protests against the tendencies of thig day ig on the people of | traitorous, then am Ia traitor. In defiance of the constitution, which especially prohibits military oficers from holding civil trusts, the President has transferred the executive mansion into A CAMP, It will not do to say this is a slander on the President. You may easily gE your finger on the law that prohibits Generais Babcock and Porter or any other officer from holding civil positions, It becomes the voters of thi country to look where we are drifting, The old ship, de- moeracy, has foundered, and her passengers have taken refuge on a better and a newer craft, liberal republicanism. Iam glad to see dem- ocrats support Horace Greeley. I gloryinit. (Loud applause.) When Greeley was recently denounced 1m the Senate for being @ bloated protectionist, the principal! men to applaud the attack on Mr, Greeley were protectioniats themselves—Johu A, Dix op- posing Mr. Greeley because he was in favor of protection. We denounced for endorsing Mr. Greeley and for not changing our views to suit the complexions of the Grants, the Dixes and the Mos- bys. Having attacked the land grant lobbyists and the Credit Mobilier, Mr. Slifer concluded by appeal- ing to the patriotism of his hearers, which wae could best prove by giving their suffrages to the champions of reforin, Greeley, Brown and Buckalew, THE COLORED VOTE. Large Meeting at the Cooper Institute Last Night—Enthusiasm of the Colored Citizens Unbounded—Grant and Wilson En- dorsed—Speech of the Rev. Hyland Garnet. The hiall of the Cooper Union was almost filled last evening by an audience of the colored citizens of New York, who were gathered to express their support of the republican candidates, Grant and Wil- son. Very few seats were vacant throughout the vast hall, and one-third at least of the crowd was composed of ladies, whose dusky beauty was made resplendent by the light of the gas, On the platform were seated the following proml- nent gentlemen:—The Rev, H. H. Garnet, Joseph De Costa, G. W. Francis, Samuel Clay, W. W. Widgion, E, R, Pendleton, Asa Francis, Professor Thomas Walter Taylor, Edward Crosby, Jr., and Dr. Hughes. THE RESOLUTIONS, At a quarter after eight the meeting was called to order by My, Titus, and Mr, George A, Myers, Chair- man of the Executive Committee, was unanimonsl, elected President. Other ofticers were elected wit! SUBIEDES} and the following resolutions were then read w ereas the ited States of America are now on the trugule wherein the principles of rl must be end yr set he ene : {and ¢ the law suecee have psc ability has been fully demonstrated as afferding the most reliable proof of the fitness of the nominees now offered oy the republican party for the rages of the people: T ‘That we, having tui hat party and civil » and 2 Prost. (Cheers), ork Stato Ke. vernor jon in nominating for Licutenant Govern tried and. ster! Generals Dix and Robinson, meet our most ar provitl, demonstrating that merit must and shail recetve ts due recognition at the hands of the people, irrespec- tive of strict party lines, (Cheers) Resolved, That we bellove that a further continuance In power of the an party will be in the future, as it haa been in the past, a conti » of a just admins. tration and strict enforcement of the laws, a steady re- duction of the national det cytn polley thay Vi foreign adiniration of its ow: SPEECH OF THE REV. DR. GARNET. The resolutions were adopted with loud applause, and the chairman then introduced the Rey. Dr. Garnet, Who was greeted with three hearty cheers, Aiter coming modestiy forward he bowed twice and commenced a very humorous speech, which per- fectly suited the taste of the audience, th had few moments a Grant and Wilson campaign club marched into the hall, with music and drums, and took their places amid cheers, He then con- tinued that itscemed to him very proper at this crisis that colored citizens should come together to. notify the people of the Kepubiic where they stood; to let the country and the world know—what had been tn doubt in some minds—that a vast majority of the colored people of this city are loyal to our country and to the proccess to elect to the Presidential chair that great captain, Ulysses 8, Grane ee —and that wise statesman, Henry Wilson—(applause)—and to the Governor- ship of the State General Dix, and to the Lieuten- ant Governorship that ‘put soldier, who has made a name on the battle field, Gen- eral Robinson, (Applause.) We are here, as colored citizens, to make the fact known throughout a¥ the world that witatever we do we do without Consideration of rice or oR me condition of servitude. Everywhere men lo one another sharply in the face, and discussions are going earnestly on. AN IMPORTANT ORISIS, There never was a period when the people had greater and more important issues before them than at present. When Lincoln—God bless him !— (applause)—was taken from his rural home to the highest place in the nation there was an important crisis— (applause)—and when Grant, by the choice of the people, was elected, there was an important crisis; but the people are called on now to maintain all that is secured to them—all that we have gained— und to hold these blessings intact. If the republican party fails and that other party, which I have not lan- guage to describe. Ms pled —succeeds, we ma not feel it much here; but our brethren in the Sout who were soldiers, who met thelr white masters on the fleld and made them bite the dust— (applause) — how will they suffer? The Southerners don't like the black soldlers who went into Richmond first— (“‘No!)—and they don’t like Grant. (Laughte From up yonder in Maine down to the shores of th Guilt goes the cry, “Anything to beat Grant! (Laughter.) work! The time has not come yet for us to fold our arms and sing. Let every man put on the hi ess, and sleep with it on him, that when the cry comes, “Come! he may be ready to join the fight. A TRIBUTE TO GREELEY. He did not believe in the doctrine that if Mr. Greeley were elected he would restore slavery, It was contrary to the spirit of the age, and on him who attempts tt God’s thunderbolts would descend. The colored people themselves would not permit it, and as God lives I would buckle on my armor, old as I am, to defend the liberty of my race. (Applause and cheers.) Mr. Greeley 1s a gentleman whom I respect. I have been with him too long in the work of man- hood to say anything personal of him now. I do not know that he is changed, not in heart at least; yet I don’t Know but HIS HEAD IS TURNED. (Langhter.) But there are a certain number of people who are always aspiring for the Presidency, and their whote number in the city would fill two or three Madison squares, and it would get so that some of the black people would want to become President, (Yeils of laughter.) And when will Horace Greeley be made President? It will be on that day that is told of by the poet Coleridge, when the last man appears, (Laughter.) “ACROSS THE BLOODY CHASM." There wasn't any man more loved and pitied than Charles Sumner when he said to us, Let us go over to the democratic party and shake hands across the bloody chasm. When that bloody chasm is filled up With harmony and equity and justice and peace we then will shake hands with Charles Sumner and Mr. Greeley across the bloody chasm, they being in the wrong and we in the right. (Applause.) We cannot trust them, and if any man can say that in the coming election the colored people shail be found in the wrong let him rise up now aud say 80. Let it be seen, fellow citizens, that we go up to the polis and vote for THE INTERESTS OF LIBERTY} for the interests of your country, and for the in- terests of yourselves, your wives and your chil- dren. Go up as men and cast clean ballots, and God will biess you, and your children shali rise up and praise you, and gate Years shall pass before the full fruition shall arrive you can go down to your grave with the feeling that you have been loyal to your race and to your posterity. And then, after the storm of the election shall have passed by and the vast interests of the country shall prosper, you will have the satisfaction that you took part in the race for liberty and for peace, Mr. Garnet was loudly cheered at the close of his speech. The glee club that was in attendance sang a campaign song, and were generously applauded, Cheer upon cheer greeted their performance, and they, in deference to the audience, were compelled to grant them an encore. They sang somethin; which was more of a sentimental than a politica character this time, and were even more per- sistently cheered. Mr. J. QUINCY ALLEN, of Albany, was then in- troduced by the Chairman, and said that right royally and gratefully THE SWARTHY BLEMENT of the on would enrol itself under the banner of that party which was led by Lincoin. His speech was long and truly cloquent, and was applauded with warm appreciation, He made a passing allu- sion to Mr. Saunders, whose Indicrous plight on the same platform will be remembered, and the name was loudly hissed. He finished amid warm applause, He was followed by several other gen- tlemen of some prominence, who were all amply encour the spirit of the audience, who re- mained ip the hall until a very late hour. GRAND DEMONSTRATION OF SOLDIERS AND SAILORS, Arrangements were made at the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday for a grand demonstration of ex- soldiers and sailors supporting Grant and Wilson. It was decided to have it come off on Wednesday evening next, and to have it resemble the great Lincoln Wide-Awake procession. Soldiers’ and sailors’ clubs will participate from each Assembly district in the city, wearing blue and gold military capes and ca} hey will carry torches, and be accompanied with bands of music, and will con. centrate at the Cooper Institute, wi soldiers’ and pallorg’ mass weeting Will be held been talking a GEORGIA. —_————— LATEST NEWS OF THE ELECTION, THE MAJORITY ABOUT 40,000, More About the Alleged Outrages on Republicayy Voters in Macon and Savannah. Detailed List of the Cor jes Heard from—Universal Democratic Majoritiess ATLANTA, Ga., Oct, 3, 1872 Returns received at the office of the Atlanta Con-' stitution give majoritles for Smith (dem.) in tha following counties :— Counties, Majority, 309 770 Richmond, 740 Whitefield, 186 Dougherty .. oa DeKalb + 808 Morgan . » 179 Wilkinson, + 800 Schley. 204 MeDute 530 Sumter, 300 ‘Troup + 1,050 Coweta 45 Brookes... 216 Randolph. 255 uitman: 12 ‘ampbell 380 Macon 900 Baldwin. 900 Butts... 242 Burke. 600 Floyd. 960 Walker (repob lean) has a majority in Mcintos} county of 454 and in Thomas of 254, making a total in both counties of 710, Forty-nine counties give Smith 27,827 maj al has @ majority of 27,117. In fifty-one counties Smit. Reports from Sixty Counticos Received Give 25,000 Majority—Smith Probably Elected by from 40,000 to 50,000. > AvGustA, Ga, Oct. 3, 187% Returns received from sixty counties in every, Portion of the State give the Democrats over 25,000 majority, The seventy-six counties yet to hear from will increase the majority to 40,000, The fols lowing counties give the Democrats 9,000 majority :— Schley, Randolph, Brooks, Quitman, Jones, Newton, Merriweather, Upson, Pike, Talialerro, Taylor, Stews art, Worth, Puluski, Houston, Webster, Wilkinson, Putnam, Washington, Burke and Columbia. Twiggs county gives a yvepublican majority of 300 and Greene county 111, Out of sixty counties hear from only four bh gone republican, Enthusiastic democrats clain the State by 50,000 majority, Alleged Ouiroages on Republican Voterg in Savannah, WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 1872. The Republican Congressional Committee her@ circulated the following to-day:— SAVANNAH, Ga., Oct. 2, 1872, Hon, J. M. Epuunps, Chairman Republican Com¢ mitter At the election held to-day the Greeley party ha full control at all the polls. The managers were al] democrats and disregarded the provisions of law, and would not allow republicans entitled by law t cast their votes, Alter attempting to vote for sev4 eral hours they abandoned ‘the polls and wen) home, Over tio thousand republican voter: were deprived of their right to vote, Th good behavior of the colored men onl; revented serious tronble. Colonel E, Bryant,’ eputy Collector of Customs, was seriously as saulted by *Plug Uglies,’’ who had been appointe herits, The very worst class of epeciet deputy the white democratic element were sworn in a special deputy sherits, A great outrage upon th rights of citiz 3 been perpetrated, The polls were surrounded by a large body of armed with muskets. The sabre clu patrolled the streets, mounted. This morning the’ roads leading to the city were picketed, and reat from the country driven back, and not allowed come into the city und vote, only four voting places were provided for 8,000 voters in the county, and these all in one building. H. M. HALE, Chairman Republican Commitize, PENNSYLVANIA LABOR REFORMERS, HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 3, 1872, W. P. Schell, the labor reform candidate for Gove ernor, has declined in favor of Buckalew. THE TAMMANY HALL PRIMARIES, In obedience to a call from the Tammany Hall; General Committee primary elections were held! last evening in each Assembly district throughout the city for delegates to the Judiciary, City and County, Congressional, Assembly and Aldermi oonventions. The Judiciary Convention meets at Tammany) Hall, on Saturday, October 5, at three P. M., andl the City and County Convention at the same) lace, on Monday, 7th instant, also at three o'clock, ‘he Congressional Conventions meet in the gevs, eral districts on the 10th, the Assembly Conven-' tions on the 15th and the Aldermanic on the 17t ‘The elections passed of very quietly, with b VY one exception, where there were two tickets, and in the Fourth (Tweed's) district, where troupl might have been anticipated, only one ticket wa in the field, and the voting went on peaceably fro: el ery toend, In the Third district there was a close and exciting contest, and the repeating wa: such as to recall the palmy days of old Tamman. Hall. Since the reorganization of Tammany Ha there has been a split in this district. To heal thi the Tammany Halli Committee on Organization de: cided that there should be an inspector frony each side and one from the Committee of Organiza-) tion. Edmund M, Plum was appointed fro the latter, and the leaders of the opposition, semblyman Hayes and James Gibbons, were to ap- point one each. Early in the evening the three in- spectors were in attendance at Brookes’ Assemb!:; Rooms, but the inspector on the Gibbons side left,’ refusing to act. The crowd around the Deon place was immense and a riot was expected every, minute. The admirable arrangements of the Four- teenth precinct police, however, prevented thig and kept the crowd in tolerable order, There were over a thousand votes cast. Some men handed in a handful and others voted tem times in twenty minutes, as witnessed by our res orter. s The votes were so numerous that the inspector refused to count them all last night. As far as had counted the Huyes ticket, headed by Al O'Neil, was seven to three of the Gibbous ticket, CROKER FOR CORONER. Enthusiastic Meeting in His Supp Speeches and Resolution of Endors ment. At Olympic Hall, 231 West Sixteenth street, there assembled last night about five hundred persons among whom were some of the most respectabl and influential men in the Sixteenth ward. object of the meeting was to propose the name Richard Croker for Coroner, Mr. Croker Was pres- ent and made a short speech, thanking those pres. ent for their kind reception and pledging himse! if elected to faithfully fulfil the duties devoiving on him, Speeches were also made by Messrs. O'Brien,’ Fietner and Dr. Whurrill. Tne followin resolution was proposed, and unanimously adopted umid loud cheer’ Whereas, we recognize in Mr. Richard Croker a man o} sterling Integrity and untiring devotion to the principles, of the democ arts therefore H Resolved, That we heartily endorse Mr. Richard Cro! as the dem ner of the city a county of New York and that we do hereby pledge him! our whole aud undivided support in the coming came palgn. Harmony of the Domocrats and Libera! Republicans in the Distribution o1 Local Offices. The democrats and liberal republicans of West chester county held Conventions at White Plaint yesterday for the purpose of nominating count, oMcers, consisting of County Treasurer, two C ners, a Justice of Sessions and a Superintendent the Poor. When the two Conventions—which mi at different places in the vilage—were organis committees of conference were appointed bot! bodies in order to secure concert of action making @ division of the offices, These mittees finally reported that it had agreed upon to allow the democrats all o} the nominations, except those of the Coroners School Commissioner for Second Assemb! district, - The reports of the committees were eu. thusiaetleally received, and ye and adopte Conventions. ations rere J kers, and J. M. Cut Pockakil: Juste ot 8 . ; Jus sions, Wililam ©. lowe; "4 . estches! School Commissioner: & @’ Brower, of Greenburg, RECOMMENDED FOR NOMINATION, -y Ata regular meeting of the United Democra‘ Association of the Nineteenth ward, held last evel ing at their headquarters, corner Fifty-fourth street ana Second avenue, the following gentlemen SS ecommended for nomination great ando Wood; for Coroner,