The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-03
Albany.
AADouys
Correspondence of the Herald ]

GCore spondence of the Herald
ALBANY, Feb. %, 1913.
Loss Of Pubic Monies, ,cheiher By Whigsor Locofo
cos-PaM Grouts Success Vanderpoeis Appoint
ment-Groomsot the White Hose-Postmasier for
dtbany-Custom House officers hstsrview wuh
the Gouenor-A Albany Appointments Henry E.
RieH, &c &c.
NV DEAR SIR:-
An excursion to Syracuse, which has occupied
the last ten days, has prevented me from being as
regular and punctual in my correspondence as had
desired So far as legislative matters concerned
there has lot been any thing of much interest de-
veloped In either branch. The Senate are mostly
engaged with the Erie Railroad question, whilst the
Committee OF Investigation are engaged in the
question whether Mr.. Canal Commissioner Bouck
or MIR. Canal Commissioner Whitney are most
liable TO answer for the unnecessary thousands
of dollars squandered upon the first ten miles of the
Erie enlargement. Tha, immense sums have been
lavished upon contractors, both parties admit; that
much needless work has been performed, between
this city and West Troy, every body knows; but
whether the whig or locofcco Commissioners are to
be held responsible, Is question which democra-
tic committee are TO solve. There is not the least
doubt in my mind as to the character of the report
which is daily expected. III
You will of course infer that have not vet sue
ceeded in convincing his Agricultural Exceency of
my qualifications and fitness for the Office which
have been teasing him for during the last elk weeks
Whenever [ call upon him, am received with the
most extreme poiteness, and the honicd accents
which uniformly flow from his lips, will induce me
to respect hun for noncommitism, even should ne
reject my application. Paul Grout has gone to the
city, after residence here almost long enough to
become voter, with one Of the best sinecure COM
missions in the Governors gift. Paul chuckled
over Stevenson, JOHNNY Riker, Willoughby and
Swack. And as he is the first one of the Calhoun
barn burners "whO has obtained favor in Albany, it
gives renewed activity and encouragement to others
of the same kidney, who are now waiting upon his
ExcelIency with perfect rash. .9 tt.r.3
VanderpOel's Judgeship stood extremely precarous
for two or three weeks; and it not until the
Sage of Lindenwald demanded it, that It was done.
The habits, associations and talent Of the Kinder.
hook Roarer, disqaaliiy him for the grave and dig
nifed station on the bench; and i there was cause
tor regret at the appointment Of Tallmadge as Re-
cOrder, how much more cause, Is there tor vexation
at placing VandefpOel in such distinguished posi-
tion1-especally, too, when such splendid man as
BENJAMIN F. Butler was competitor Ho"
During my long sojourn here, | have become ac-
quainted with many OF the conspicuous grooms oil
the. 0 d White Horse. Congress Hall, where stop
is the place to get into the right kind Of company
osiers, Cr0swell, the State printer, cautious
creeping, sneaking creature, who promises nothing
but performs every thingthat 49, what he desires
be done, is done with promptnesss. Marcy, now IT
and John G. Wright attends to the minor AFFAIRS
Since the semi-offical announcement at Washing
ton that after the 4th March, President TYLER intends
to make uniyersalsweep Of all Clay Office holders,
the Old Hunkers here are actively engaged in or.
ganis,ng Secret Tyler guard. Jim. WATSON is 10
De Postmaster in this city, and Alderman Chapman
United States Collector OF the Port: This WATSON,
bIs rS% Ia, S Office one e Of the old
years, and by his penuriousness, has amassed a
princey estate, all from office His professions for
President Tyler all hypocpiIca; he is as subser.
Went to Mr. Van Buren, as Croswell himself and only
wishes to impose upon the creduiiv Of The President
and the Postmaster General, for the appointment.
Colonel McKown, who cannot be induced to com
nit a mean action, was a candidate, and recently
despatched committee of the young barn burners to
Washington. They returned dav or two since, with
a refusal on the part Of the President to appoint
Col Mex on account OF his close alliance with
Prince John. understand that the democracy Of
this city are demonstrating against the appointment
of Wasson II one halt be true, as related to me,
ne ought promptly to be defeated Why should
particular set of men monopolise all the Offices!
and why do democrats desire appointments from
Mr.. Tyler! But there are many men who never
rest satisfied unless they are supported by go.
vernment.
] had an interview with Gov. Bouck on Saturday
in relation to my Office, and urged upon him the
cessIty oil knowing my fate. He was pleased to In
form me, that my recommendations were sufficient
to obtain any office, and that my chance was as
good as any of my competitors; but as he was go.
ing INTO the Albany appointments next, he should
not dispose OF my case until next week. Somehow
other, the Governor ascertained that formerly
resided in Troy, and asked me confidentially whe-
Their was acquainted with any of the Albany ap-
p!icsnts He mentioned the names of Barnum
Whipple, Peter c. Doyle, John Hitchcock, George
Monteath, for harbor master Whipple, remarked,
was old stager-an ola Office holder, both under
the General and State Governments--r.ady to take
for Office from The Wings and does now. or Iaielv
did hold, thousand dollar Office under John Ty-
Ter. Doyle am not acquainted with but told the
Governor, that as ne was an lrishman, ne would
hardly suit our Yankee coasters know nothing
Of the of er two. The Governor then read over the
names OF candidates for -four Inspector Palmer,
Miller, Starks, Osborn, Updke, Vosburgh Schuy
Ter, and two or three others, whose names dsre-
member, were those from which he intended to
choose. He seemed 10 manifest most desire for
Schuyler; but being distant connection, he thought
that might be objection as so much had already
been said because he had thought fit to confer some
notice in the Herald that my particular friend
Riell has taken " some notice" OF my remarks
Well, i certainly have no objections TO his review
ing my communications ] certainly intended no
disparae to the personal or political character
of my friend | have known him long, and know
him to be honest But he must not attribute his de.
feat to my interference. only told what believed
10 be the truth-that Senator Varian defeated him.
know that the Governor felt disposed to appoint
MIR Rsll, and that his name was actually on the
slate with Conner's Rie himself says, Nltke Go
vernon had decided TO send in my name" Does
this not correspond exactly with my assertions =
Most certainly. But Mr. RS name could not have
been withdrawn in consequence Of my letter, nor
could the Governor have been "infiuenced by some
tons in said letter, because the appointments
published before my communication was penned-l
What, then. is the cause of offence 7 simply as
serted that RieIl on the of appointment, but
would be defeated. THIS proved true. j also
serted that he " would not bolt" Has he boted
No-hIs article exhibits the most humble submission
under state of intense aff cton that possibly can
be. He implores all his disappointed compatriots
TO adhere to the party, and go into the battlefield
with increased energy Yours, &c,
JOE SMITH.
County Court.
Mar 2-This Court convened in pursuance Of the call,
Judge Ulshoefier presiding.
The D.rs,cr ArroRNsy appeared for the prosecution