[499]New YorkTribune, August 27, 1870.
[499]New YorkTribune, August 27, 1870.
[500]Ibid., September 8.
[500]Ibid., September 8.
[501]Edward Cary,Life of George William Curtis, p. 230.
[501]Edward Cary,Life of George William Curtis, p. 230.
[502]Three ballots were cast as follows:Woodford153170½258Greeley143139105½Curtis104½87½20Total390½397383½The following ticket was nominated: Governor, Stewart L. Woodford, Kings; Lieutenant-Governor, Sigmund Kaufman, Kings; Comptroller, Abiah W. Palmer, Dutchess; Canal Commissioners, Absalom Nelson, Erie; Alexander Barkley, Washington; Prison Inspector, John Parkhurst, Clinton.
[502]Three ballots were cast as follows:
The following ticket was nominated: Governor, Stewart L. Woodford, Kings; Lieutenant-Governor, Sigmund Kaufman, Kings; Comptroller, Abiah W. Palmer, Dutchess; Canal Commissioners, Absalom Nelson, Erie; Alexander Barkley, Washington; Prison Inspector, John Parkhurst, Clinton.
[503]September 10 and 14, 1870.
[503]September 10 and 14, 1870.
[504]From speech of July 23, 1872, New YorkTimes, July 24, 1872.
[504]From speech of July 23, 1872, New YorkTimes, July 24, 1872.
[505]New YorkTribune, September 13, 1870.
[505]New YorkTribune, September 13, 1870.
[506]A.R. Conkling,Life of Roscoe Conkling, p. 329.
[506]A.R. Conkling,Life of Roscoe Conkling, p. 329.
[507]"Governor Fenton and his friends were lukewarm throughout the campaign, the Governor absenting himself from the State much of the time. Late in October he returned from the Western States, and on the 31st, five days before election, he made a speech." From Conkling's speech of July 22, 1872. New YorkTimes, July 24.
[507]"Governor Fenton and his friends were lukewarm throughout the campaign, the Governor absenting himself from the State much of the time. Late in October he returned from the Western States, and on the 31st, five days before election, he made a speech." From Conkling's speech of July 22, 1872. New YorkTimes, July 24.
[508]New YorkTimes, November 7, 1870.
[508]New YorkTimes, November 7, 1870.
[509]Harper's Weekly, November 5, 1870.
[509]Harper's Weekly, November 5, 1870.
[510]Harper's Weekly, October 29, 1870.
[510]Harper's Weekly, October 29, 1870.
[511]Appleton'sCyclopædia, 1870, pp. 543, 544; Frank J. Goodnow in Bryce'sAmerican Commonwealth, Vol. 1, p. 342.
[511]Appleton'sCyclopædia, 1870, pp. 543, 544; Frank J. Goodnow in Bryce'sAmerican Commonwealth, Vol. 1, p. 342.
[512]New YorkWorld, March 29, 1870.
[512]New YorkWorld, March 29, 1870.
[513]Ibid., June 13, 1871.
[513]Ibid., June 13, 1871.
[514]Ibid., Oct. 28, 1870.
[514]Ibid., Oct. 28, 1870.
[515]Hoffman over Woodford, 33,096. James S. Graham, Labor Reform candidate, received 1,907 votes, and Myron H. Clark, Temperance candidate, 1,459 votes. Assembly, 65 Democrats to 63 Republicans; Senate, 17 Democrats to 14 Republicans. Hall's majority, 23,811. Hoffman's majority in New York City, 52,037, being 16,000 less than in 1868. Appleton'sCyclopædia, 1870, p. 547.
[515]Hoffman over Woodford, 33,096. James S. Graham, Labor Reform candidate, received 1,907 votes, and Myron H. Clark, Temperance candidate, 1,459 votes. Assembly, 65 Democrats to 63 Republicans; Senate, 17 Democrats to 14 Republicans. Hall's majority, 23,811. Hoffman's majority in New York City, 52,037, being 16,000 less than in 1868. Appleton'sCyclopædia, 1870, p. 547.
[516]Myers,History of Tammany, p. 276.
[516]Myers,History of Tammany, p. 276.
[517]Myers,History of Tammany, p. 276.
[517]Myers,History of Tammany, p. 276.
[518]Without provocation James Irving of New York assaulted Smith M. Weed of Clinton.
[518]Without provocation James Irving of New York assaulted Smith M. Weed of Clinton.
[519]New YorkTribune, April 14, 1871.
[519]New YorkTribune, April 14, 1871.
[520]"Winans was unfortunate in his bargain, for after rendering the service agreed upon Tweed gave him only one-tenth of the sum promised." Myers'History of Tammany Hall, p. 277. It might be added that Winans' wife left him, and that the contempt of his neighbours drove him from home. A rumour that he subsequently committed suicide remains unverified.
[520]"Winans was unfortunate in his bargain, for after rendering the service agreed upon Tweed gave him only one-tenth of the sum promised." Myers'History of Tammany Hall, p. 277. It might be added that Winans' wife left him, and that the contempt of his neighbours drove him from home. A rumour that he subsequently committed suicide remains unverified.
[521]Paine,Life of Nast, p. 153.
[521]Paine,Life of Nast, p. 153.
[522]Ibid., p. 182.
[522]Ibid., p. 182.
[523]Paine,Life of Nast, p. 145.
[523]Paine,Life of Nast, p. 145.
[524]February 24, 1871.
[524]February 24, 1871.
[525]Harper's Weekly, February 22, 1890; Paine,Life of Nast, p. 170.
[525]Harper's Weekly, February 22, 1890; Paine,Life of Nast, p. 170.
[526]New YorkTimes, July 21, 1871.
[526]New YorkTimes, July 21, 1871.
[527]Subsequently the charred remains of these accounts were discovered in an ash-heap in the City Hall attic. Myers,History of Tammany Hall, p. 387.
[527]Subsequently the charred remains of these accounts were discovered in an ash-heap in the City Hall attic. Myers,History of Tammany Hall, p. 387.
[528]Hall was indicted and tried, but the jury disagreed. The second grand jury did not indict.
[528]Hall was indicted and tried, but the jury disagreed. The second grand jury did not indict.
[529]Sweeny afterwards compromised for $400,000 and returned to New York. Connolly, who was reported to have taken away $6,000,000, died abroad.
[529]Sweeny afterwards compromised for $400,000 and returned to New York. Connolly, who was reported to have taken away $6,000,000, died abroad.
[530]Myers,History of Tammany Hall, pp. 297-298; New YorkHerald, January 13, 1901.
[530]Myers,History of Tammany Hall, pp. 297-298; New YorkHerald, January 13, 1901.
[531]New YorkTribune, November 10, 1870.
[531]New YorkTribune, November 10, 1870.
[532]Ibid., April 4, 1871.
[532]Ibid., April 4, 1871.
[533]"Mr. Murphy's 'weeding out' process is exactly the one which the devil would use if he were appointed collector of this port, and that he would perform it on exactly the same principles and with the same objects and results as Mr. Murphy performs it, we challenge any one to deny who is familiar with the devil's character and habits and Mr. Murphy's late doings."—The Nation, January 19, 1871."No collector was ever more destitute of fit qualifications for the office." He made "three hundred and thirty-eight removals every five days during the eighteen months" he held office. Report of D.B. Eaton, chairman of the Civil Service Commission, p. 23.
[533]"Mr. Murphy's 'weeding out' process is exactly the one which the devil would use if he were appointed collector of this port, and that he would perform it on exactly the same principles and with the same objects and results as Mr. Murphy performs it, we challenge any one to deny who is familiar with the devil's character and habits and Mr. Murphy's late doings."—The Nation, January 19, 1871.
"No collector was ever more destitute of fit qualifications for the office." He made "three hundred and thirty-eight removals every five days during the eighteen months" he held office. Report of D.B. Eaton, chairman of the Civil Service Commission, p. 23.
[534]Stephen Fiske,Off-Hand Portraits, p. 58.
[534]Stephen Fiske,Off-Hand Portraits, p. 58.
[535]"Mr. Conkling had already had much to do with the appointment of this committee, but it is worthy of note that several changes in the federal offices were made almost simultaneously with the vote of the committee for Mr. Murphy's reorganisation, and that the men who voted for it got the best places. Addison H. Laflin was made naval officer, Lockwood L. Doty was made pension agent, Richard Crowley was made United States attorney for the Northern District. It will be seen that the committee were not disinterested in trying to please Conkling and Murphy."—New YorkEvening Post, September 29, 1871.
[535]"Mr. Conkling had already had much to do with the appointment of this committee, but it is worthy of note that several changes in the federal offices were made almost simultaneously with the vote of the committee for Mr. Murphy's reorganisation, and that the men who voted for it got the best places. Addison H. Laflin was made naval officer, Lockwood L. Doty was made pension agent, Richard Crowley was made United States attorney for the Northern District. It will be seen that the committee were not disinterested in trying to please Conkling and Murphy."—New YorkEvening Post, September 29, 1871.
[536]New YorkTimes, March 11, 1871.
[536]New YorkTimes, March 11, 1871.
[537]New YorkTribune, March 3 and May 2, 1871.
[537]New YorkTribune, March 3 and May 2, 1871.
[538]New YorkTimes, January 26.
[538]New YorkTimes, January 26.
[539]New YorkTribune, September 8.
[539]New YorkTribune, September 8.
[540]New YorkTimes, February 3.
[540]New YorkTimes, February 3.
[541]New YorkTimes, Feb. 3, 1871.
[541]New YorkTimes, Feb. 3, 1871.
[542]Ibid., Jan. 7, 12, 25.
[542]Ibid., Jan. 7, 12, 25.
[543]Ibid., Jan. 25.
[543]Ibid., Jan. 25.
[544]New YorkTribune, September 15, 1871.
[544]New YorkTribune, September 15, 1871.
[545]TheNation, May 9, 1872.
[545]TheNation, May 9, 1872.
[546]New YorkTribune, September 4, 1871.
[546]New YorkTribune, September 4, 1871.
[547]New YorkTimes, April 7, 1871.
[547]New YorkTimes, April 7, 1871.
[548]Ibid.
[548]Ibid.
[549]New YorkTribune, May 6, September 15, 1871.
[549]New YorkTribune, May 6, September 15, 1871.
[550]New YorkTribune(editorials), May 19, 20, 25, 1871.
[550]New YorkTribune(editorials), May 19, 20, 25, 1871.
[551]White,Autobiography, Vol. 1, p. 164.
[551]White,Autobiography, Vol. 1, p. 164.
[552]New YorkTribune, September 28, 1871.
[552]New YorkTribune, September 28, 1871.
[553]"In particular they [the Fenton men] felt sure of one vote not received from Allegany County, two from Broome, three from Columbia, two from Cortlandt, three from Dutchess, three from Jefferson, one from Ontario, three from Washington, and three from Wayne."—Ibid."Mr. Murphy's office-holders were numerous and active, and turned the whole organisation into an instrument for the service of his [Conkling's] personal ambition. When the State convention was to meet, Mr. Conkling and Mr. Murphy were among the first at Syracuse. It was remarked that while they worked hard, they took no thought of the reform movement. Their sole object was to control the convention. The confidence which the delegates placed in them was astonishing, but more astonishing still was the manner in which Andrew D. White lent himself to this faction and did its work."—New YorkEvening Post, September 29, 1871.
[553]"In particular they [the Fenton men] felt sure of one vote not received from Allegany County, two from Broome, three from Columbia, two from Cortlandt, three from Dutchess, three from Jefferson, one from Ontario, three from Washington, and three from Wayne."—Ibid.
"Mr. Murphy's office-holders were numerous and active, and turned the whole organisation into an instrument for the service of his [Conkling's] personal ambition. When the State convention was to meet, Mr. Conkling and Mr. Murphy were among the first at Syracuse. It was remarked that while they worked hard, they took no thought of the reform movement. Their sole object was to control the convention. The confidence which the delegates placed in them was astonishing, but more astonishing still was the manner in which Andrew D. White lent himself to this faction and did its work."—New YorkEvening Post, September 29, 1871.
[554]"Mr. White personally sought the votes of Fenton members for the temporary chairmanship on the pledge that he would so act as to promote harmony."—New YorkTribune, October 21, 1871.
[554]"Mr. White personally sought the votes of Fenton members for the temporary chairmanship on the pledge that he would so act as to promote harmony."—New YorkTribune, October 21, 1871.
[555]"I received the list of the convention committees from the State committee with express assurance that the list represented fairly the two wings of the party. I had no reason then, and have no reason now, to believe that the State committee abused my confidence."—White,Autobiography, Vol. 1, p. 166.
[555]"I received the list of the convention committees from the State committee with express assurance that the list represented fairly the two wings of the party. I had no reason then, and have no reason now, to believe that the State committee abused my confidence."—White,Autobiography, Vol. 1, p. 166.
[556]New YorkTribune, September 29, 1871.
[556]New YorkTribune, September 29, 1871.
[557]New YorkTribune, September 28, 1871.
[557]New YorkTribune, September 28, 1871.
[558]"Such a speech, in its terms, its forcible eloquence, its overwhelming results, was perhaps never heard in a similar assemblage. Many of Senator Conkling's friends insist that this was one of his most remarkable speeches."—Alfred R. Conkling,Life of Roscoe Conkling, p. 341.
[558]"Such a speech, in its terms, its forcible eloquence, its overwhelming results, was perhaps never heard in a similar assemblage. Many of Senator Conkling's friends insist that this was one of his most remarkable speeches."—Alfred R. Conkling,Life of Roscoe Conkling, p. 341.
[559]SyracuseStandard, New YorkTimes, September 28, 1871.
[559]SyracuseStandard, New YorkTimes, September 28, 1871.
[560]"Just as the whole convention had agreed upon the compromise, Conkling arose and ordered his office-holders to reject it."—New YorkEvening Post, September 29.
[560]"Just as the whole convention had agreed upon the compromise, Conkling arose and ordered his office-holders to reject it."—New YorkEvening Post, September 29.
[561]New YorkTribune, June 1, 1871.
[561]New YorkTribune, June 1, 1871.
[562]New YorkTribune, September 29, 1871.
[562]New YorkTribune, September 29, 1871.
[563]The State ticket was as follows: Secretary of State, G. Hilton Scribner, Westchester; Comptroller, Nelson K. Hopkins, Erie; Treasurer, Thomas Raines, Monroe; Attorney-General, Francis C. Barlow, New York; Engineer, William B. Taylor, Oneida; Canal Commissioner, Alexander Barkley, Washington; Prison Inspector, Thomas Kirkpatrick, Cayuga.
[563]The State ticket was as follows: Secretary of State, G. Hilton Scribner, Westchester; Comptroller, Nelson K. Hopkins, Erie; Treasurer, Thomas Raines, Monroe; Attorney-General, Francis C. Barlow, New York; Engineer, William B. Taylor, Oneida; Canal Commissioner, Alexander Barkley, Washington; Prison Inspector, Thomas Kirkpatrick, Cayuga.
[564]New YorkTribune, September 29, 1871.
[564]New YorkTribune, September 29, 1871.
[565]Ibid.
[565]Ibid.
[566]Paine,Life of Nast, p. 194.
[566]Paine,Life of Nast, p. 194.
[567]This remark was addressed to Henry Richmond, whose father, Dean Richmond, died in Tilden's home in Gramercy Park. Richmond succeeded his father as State committeeman.
[567]This remark was addressed to Henry Richmond, whose father, Dean Richmond, died in Tilden's home in Gramercy Park. Richmond succeeded his father as State committeeman.
[568]Tilden's letter to the Democracy, dated September 11, 1871.—New YorkTribune, September 22, 1871.
[568]Tilden's letter to the Democracy, dated September 11, 1871.—New YorkTribune, September 22, 1871.
[569]Tilden's interview.—Ibid., Sept 23.
[569]Tilden's interview.—Ibid., Sept 23.
[570]Tilden's letter,Ibid., Sept. 22.
[570]Tilden's letter,Ibid., Sept. 22.
[571]Tilden's Speech.—New YorkTimes, November 3, 1871.
[571]Tilden's Speech.—New YorkTimes, November 3, 1871.
[572]Tweed's Speech.—Ibid.
[572]Tweed's Speech.—Ibid.
[573]The German Democratic General Committee, with 30,000 votes; the Democratic Union, with 27,000; the Ledwith party, with 10,000; and the Young Democracy, led by ex-Sheriff O'Brien. For five years Mozart Hall, under Fernando Wood, had not placed a ticket in the field.
[573]The German Democratic General Committee, with 30,000 votes; the Democratic Union, with 27,000; the Ledwith party, with 10,000; and the Young Democracy, led by ex-Sheriff O'Brien. For five years Mozart Hall, under Fernando Wood, had not placed a ticket in the field.
[574]Interview, New YorkTribune, September 23, 1871.
[574]Interview, New YorkTribune, September 23, 1871.
[575]"Governor Seymour was given to understand that he could not be president of the convention unless he would forego his philippic against the Tammany thieves. This he declined to do."—New YorkTimes(editorial), October 9, 1871.
[575]"Governor Seymour was given to understand that he could not be president of the convention unless he would forego his philippic against the Tammany thieves. This he declined to do."—New YorkTimes(editorial), October 9, 1871.
[576]New YorkTribune, October 6, 1871.
[576]New YorkTribune, October 6, 1871.
[577]New YorkTribune, October 6, 1871.
[577]New YorkTribune, October 6, 1871.
[578]Except the candidate for Secretary of State, the old Tweed ticket was renominated as follows: Secretary of State, Diedrich Willers, Seneca; Comptroller, Asher P. Nichols, Erie; Treasurer, Wheeler H. Bristol, Tioga; Attorney-General, Marshall B. Champlain, Allegany; Engineer, Van R. Richmond, Wayne; Canal Commissioner, George W. Chapman; Prison Inspector, David B. McNeil, Cayuga.
[578]Except the candidate for Secretary of State, the old Tweed ticket was renominated as follows: Secretary of State, Diedrich Willers, Seneca; Comptroller, Asher P. Nichols, Erie; Treasurer, Wheeler H. Bristol, Tioga; Attorney-General, Marshall B. Champlain, Allegany; Engineer, Van R. Richmond, Wayne; Canal Commissioner, George W. Chapman; Prison Inspector, David B. McNeil, Cayuga.
[579]Harper's Weekly, November 4, 1871.
[579]Harper's Weekly, November 4, 1871.
[580]Paine,Life of Nast, p. 179.
[580]Paine,Life of Nast, p. 179.
[581]Scribner, 387,107; Willers, 368,204. Legislature: Senate, 24 Republicans, 8 Democrats. Assembly, 97 Republicans, 31 Democrats.—New YorkTribune, November 27, 1871.Compared with the returns for 1870, the Democratic vote, outside of New York and the six counties in its immediate vicinity, fell off 24,167, while the Republican vote fell off 9,235. In New York and adjoining counties the Republican vote increased 30,338.—Ibid.In New York City the majority for the Democratic candidate for secretary of state was 29,189, while the majority for the Republican or Union Reform candidate for register was 28,117.—Ibid.
[581]Scribner, 387,107; Willers, 368,204. Legislature: Senate, 24 Republicans, 8 Democrats. Assembly, 97 Republicans, 31 Democrats.—New YorkTribune, November 27, 1871.
Compared with the returns for 1870, the Democratic vote, outside of New York and the six counties in its immediate vicinity, fell off 24,167, while the Republican vote fell off 9,235. In New York and adjoining counties the Republican vote increased 30,338.—Ibid.
In New York City the majority for the Democratic candidate for secretary of state was 29,189, while the majority for the Republican or Union Reform candidate for register was 28,117.—Ibid.
[582]New YorkTribune, September 5, 1872.
[582]New YorkTribune, September 5, 1872.
[583]Congressional Globe, January 30, 1872, p. 699.
[583]Congressional Globe, January 30, 1872, p. 699.
[584]Pierce,Life of Sumner, Vol. 4, p. 477.
[584]Pierce,Life of Sumner, Vol. 4, p. 477.
[585]New YorkTribune, April 13, 1872.
[585]New YorkTribune, April 13, 1872.
[586]George F. Hoar,Autobiography, Vol. 1, p. 306; Vol. 2, p. 77.
[586]George F. Hoar,Autobiography, Vol. 1, p. 306; Vol. 2, p. 77.
[587]New YorkTribune, April 13, 1872.
[587]New YorkTribune, April 13, 1872.
[588]Cary,Life of Curtis, p. 213.
[588]Cary,Life of Curtis, p. 213.
[589]Letters of, Vol. 2, p. 57."There was undoubtedly great corruption and maladministration in the country in the time of President Grant. Selfish men and ambitious men got the ear of that simple man and confiding President. They studied Grant, some of them, as the shoemaker measures the foot of his customer."—Hoar,Autobiography, Vol. 1, p. 197.
[589]Letters of, Vol. 2, p. 57.
"There was undoubtedly great corruption and maladministration in the country in the time of President Grant. Selfish men and ambitious men got the ear of that simple man and confiding President. They studied Grant, some of them, as the shoemaker measures the foot of his customer."—Hoar,Autobiography, Vol. 1, p. 197.
[590]Springfield (Mass.)Republican, November 12, 1870.
[590]Springfield (Mass.)Republican, November 12, 1870.
[591]New YorkTribune, May 31, 1870; February 27, 1871; May 1, 1872.
[591]New YorkTribune, May 31, 1870; February 27, 1871; May 1, 1872.
[592]Ibid., April 25, 1872.
[592]Ibid., April 25, 1872.
[593]Ibid.
[593]Ibid.
[594]Ibid.
[594]Ibid.
[595]Ibid., March 30, 1872.
[595]Ibid., March 30, 1872.
[596]New YorkTribune, April 14, 1872.
[596]New YorkTribune, April 14, 1872.
[597]Dudley Foulke,Life of Morton, Vol. 2, p. 255.
[597]Dudley Foulke,Life of Morton, Vol. 2, p. 255.
[598]New YorkTribune, June 13, 1871.
[598]New YorkTribune, June 13, 1871.
[599]Paine,Life of Nast, p. 162.
[599]Paine,Life of Nast, p. 162.
[600]Ibid., p. 223.
[600]Ibid., p. 223.
[601]New YorkTribune, May 30, 1871.
[601]New YorkTribune, May 30, 1871.
[602]New YorkPost, May 2, 1872.
[602]New YorkPost, May 2, 1872.
[603]New YorkTimes, May 3.
[603]New YorkTimes, May 3.
[604]New YorkEvening Post, May 2, 1872.
[604]New YorkEvening Post, May 2, 1872.
[605]Ibid.
[605]Ibid.
[606]New YorkEvening Post, May 4, 1872.
[606]New YorkEvening Post, May 4, 1872.
[607]Southern States, 104; Middle, 96; New England, 15; Western, 19; Pacific, 24.
[607]Southern States, 104; Middle, 96; New England, 15; Western, 19; Pacific, 24.
[608]Whole number of votes714Necessary to a choice358FirstSecondThirdFourthFifthSixthAdams203243264279309187Greeley147245258251258482Trumbull1101481561419110Davis92½754451306Brown95222Curtin62Chase2½1229
[608]
[609]Merriam,Life of Bowles, Vol. 2, p. 210.
[609]Merriam,Life of Bowles, Vol. 2, p. 210.
[610]New YorkEvening Post, May 4, 1872.
[610]New YorkEvening Post, May 4, 1872.
[611]Warden,Life of Chase, p. 732.
[611]Warden,Life of Chase, p. 732.
[612]Appleton'sCyclopædia, 1872, p. 779.
[612]Appleton'sCyclopædia, 1872, p. 779.
[613]July 9, 1872.
[613]July 9, 1872.
[614]New YorkTribune, November 1, 1871. Cox's election to Congress from New York occurred in 1870, three years after he became a resident of the State.
[614]New YorkTribune, November 1, 1871. Cox's election to Congress from New York occurred in 1870, three years after he became a resident of the State.
[615]Myers,History of Tammany, pp. 301, 305.
[615]Myers,History of Tammany, pp. 301, 305.
[616]Ibid., pp. 261 and note, 300 and 301.
[616]Ibid., pp. 261 and note, 300 and 301.
[617]"About the same time, and in adjoining city districts, two bosses entered upon public life. While Tweed was learning to make chairs, Kelly was being taught grate-setting. While Tweed was amusing himself as a runner with a fire engine, Kelly was captain of the Carroll Target Guard. Tweed led fire laddies and Kelly dragged about target-shooters upon the eve of elections. Both entered the Board of Aldermen about the same time. About the same time, too, they went to Congress. Within a few years of each other's candidacy they ran for sheriff. Tweed was defeated. Kelly was elected. While Kelly was making bills as sheriff, Tweed was auditing them in the Board of Supervisors. Tweed became the Tammany boss, and Kelly succeeded him. Tweed fell a victim to his greed, Kelly escaped by the Statute of Limitations."—New YorkTimes, October 30, 1875.
[617]"About the same time, and in adjoining city districts, two bosses entered upon public life. While Tweed was learning to make chairs, Kelly was being taught grate-setting. While Tweed was amusing himself as a runner with a fire engine, Kelly was captain of the Carroll Target Guard. Tweed led fire laddies and Kelly dragged about target-shooters upon the eve of elections. Both entered the Board of Aldermen about the same time. About the same time, too, they went to Congress. Within a few years of each other's candidacy they ran for sheriff. Tweed was defeated. Kelly was elected. While Kelly was making bills as sheriff, Tweed was auditing them in the Board of Supervisors. Tweed became the Tammany boss, and Kelly succeeded him. Tweed fell a victim to his greed, Kelly escaped by the Statute of Limitations."—New YorkTimes, October 30, 1875.
[618]Of the 46 opposition votes, James A. Bayard received 6 from Delaware and 9 from New Jersey; Jeremiah S. Black 21 from Pennsylvania; William S. Groesbeck 2 from Ohio. There were 8 blanks.
[618]Of the 46 opposition votes, James A. Bayard received 6 from Delaware and 9 from New Jersey; Jeremiah S. Black 21 from Pennsylvania; William S. Groesbeck 2 from Ohio. There were 8 blanks.
[619]New YorkTribune, July 11, 1872.
[619]New YorkTribune, July 11, 1872.
[620]July 11.
[620]July 11.
[621]Century Dictionary.
[621]Century Dictionary.
[622]Wilson received 364½ votes to 321½ for Colfax of Indiana, who had declared his intention to retire from public life. When, later, he changed his mind, Wilson possessed the advantage.
[622]Wilson received 364½ votes to 321½ for Colfax of Indiana, who had declared his intention to retire from public life. When, later, he changed his mind, Wilson possessed the advantage.
[623]New YorkTribune, February 15, 1872.
[623]New YorkTribune, February 15, 1872.
[624]Ibid., April 11.
[624]Ibid., April 11.
[625]For narration of thiscoup de main, see Morgan Dix,Life of John A. Dix, Vol. 2, pp. 163-167.
[625]For narration of thiscoup de main, see Morgan Dix,Life of John A. Dix, Vol. 2, pp. 163-167.
[626]The Century, March, 1885, p. 734.
[626]The Century, March, 1885, p. 734.
[627]August 21, 1872; New YorkTribune, August 22."Senator Robertson failed to be governor only from lack of boldness."—Ibid., May 8, 1880.
[627]August 21, 1872; New YorkTribune, August 22.
"Senator Robertson failed to be governor only from lack of boldness."—Ibid., May 8, 1880.
[628]Henry Clews,Fifty Years in Wall Street, pp. 307-309; New YorkHerald, August 22.
[628]Henry Clews,Fifty Years in Wall Street, pp. 307-309; New YorkHerald, August 22.
[629]Bigelow'sLife of Tilden, Vol. 1, p. 228.
[629]Bigelow'sLife of Tilden, Vol. 1, p. 228.
[630]Ibid., p. 232.
[630]Ibid., p. 232.
[631]Barnes'Life of Weed, Vol. 2, p. 485.
[631]Barnes'Life of Weed, Vol. 2, p. 485.
[632]The ticket was as follows: Governor, John A. Dix of New York; Lieutenant-Governor, John C. Robinson of Broome; Canal Commissioner, Reuben W. Stroud of Onondaga; Prison Inspector, Ezra Graves of Herkimer; Congressman-at-large, Lyman Tremaine of Albany; Thurlow Weed declined to head the electoral ticket, but suggested the name of Frederick Douglass, who was nominated by acclamation.—Barnes,Life of Weed, Vol. 2, p. 486.
[632]The ticket was as follows: Governor, John A. Dix of New York; Lieutenant-Governor, John C. Robinson of Broome; Canal Commissioner, Reuben W. Stroud of Onondaga; Prison Inspector, Ezra Graves of Herkimer; Congressman-at-large, Lyman Tremaine of Albany; Thurlow Weed declined to head the electoral ticket, but suggested the name of Frederick Douglass, who was nominated by acclamation.—Barnes,Life of Weed, Vol. 2, p. 486.
[633]New YorkTribune, September 6.
[633]New YorkTribune, September 6.
[634]New YorkTribune, August 23, 1872; New YorkWorld, September 10, 1874;Times, September 11.
[634]New YorkTribune, August 23, 1872; New YorkWorld, September 10, 1874;Times, September 11.