The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-25

IConespondsuce of the HeIald.l

ALBANY, Dec. ~, 1872.
We are now here in the midst of about as dis
agreeable specimen OF weather, as ever was pre-
sented even In this most variable Of all climates
For the last week, and more, il has been cold en-
ough tor an Esqumax, and the seighing has been
truly glorious, and the clear moonlight evenings
drew forth many party Of bellies and beaux TO en-
Joyh Yesterday morning, however, the weather
moderated, and it rained all the day and night, and
today 1t having became colder the sidewalks are as
1t they had been coated with glass; and every thing
has a downward tentendency.
In the political circles here, just now all appears
qulet-the calm that precedes the Storm All is in
irigue and cabal One thing is certain, however,
COY Bouck Is not the man to be influenced or con-
trolled by any Clique. or set of men whatever, and
this some OF our leading politicians here have alrea-
dy discovered. Open, manly and independent him
self, he all that approaches to crawling and
trucking In Others His Excellency arrived in town
on Saturday evening last, and became speedily do
mlciIlated IN his new residence. On Monday even
ing, he had sort of levee, and received the visits
OF his friends. Since then he has called on Cover
nor Seward, and the two Governors are on the most
social terms. Gov B. is already bese by applicant
Tor ohce, but ne gives them but little satisfaction
They find, too, that Regency influence is no advan
iage to them-the Governor requires no such inter-
ference.
Governor Seward has removed another locofoco
sueIih III Onclua county, tOr some mal-aQmlnlStra-
ton IN the discharge Of his duty. A wing has been
appointed in his place.
The electioneering and intriguing for the fat
berth OF State Printer is actively prosecuted. Any
number OF Richmonds are in the field, but the fol-
lowing are the most prominent
II. Il. Van Dyck, one Of the editors and nroprie-
tors OF the Argus. A thorough going locofoco, an
active party man, and practical printer. He was
originally from Undertook, afterwards owned and
printed the Newburgh Telegraph was elected to the
Senate, and lastly partner in the Argus He is much
liked in this city, and if he has his usual good luck
he IS sure to have il.
George Vance, Jr., of the Atlas, an active, enter
prislng young man, just married, also a good loco
foco, and party man, and much liked, especially by
the "young democracy" whose particular organ his
paper may be considered to be- His chance is good
for share OF IT., at any rate.
Henry O'Reilly, of Rochester, editor of the Ro-
chester Evening Post (neutral) He was formerly
Postmaster OF that city, and is somewhat notorious
for his libel suit withWeed about the good enough
Morgan" Slim chance, very.
Benz. Smead, of the Steuben Farmers Advocate, a
popular man at the west and southwest. He is one
OF the Oldest democratic editors In the State and
has always been sound and consistent in his
course.
Then there are quite a host of minor pretensions,
and simmer chances OF success.
Thos. B. Carroll, of Troy, the N. Y. Evening
POstman, etc. etc.
Slamm, it is said, is not after this, but something
else, which he will stand better chance of getting
The disposal Of this matter will be the first thing the
Legislature will have to do, and most difficult job
they will find it. SIMON.