The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-23
The Charter Election.

~, to obtain a thorough reform IN the abuses of
municipal affairs, the democratic party has managed
to absorb the ISSUE and bring before the people as
their leading feature, and hope thus to remain IN
power.
The wings have, as yet, made no development or
their views and Intentions; but it is supposed thai
fhey Will endcavor to join the natives, and
something. II is difficult to say whether or not the
natives will join the wings, in the face of their re-
cent success in Philadelphia, unless it be to compel
them to vote for their candidate for Mayor.
OF the other fractions and factonal parts of par
ties there is very little said. We learn that fag
end OF the natives have had several meetings. taken
the name of "city reformers," and nominated
Justice Taylor for Mayor, and VIM. v. Brady for
Aims House Commissioners, the latter now being an
elective office.
This appears to be the existing condition Of the
parties.
Il is now matter OF some interest to ascertain
what are the chances of these parties and cliqMss In
addition to the local questions OF new city charter
clean streets, and diminished TAXATION the great ma
tional question of the day will perform its part The
aspect Of affairs in Washngton-the struggle be-
tween the 81 40 and 40 men, will have its effects on
the local election Of month, and is, perhaps
very proper that it should. That question, involving
"peace" or "war," is one of vital importance to
this city, with its immense foreign commerce and
although the apparent issue will be "city REFORM"
the great element in the contest is likely to be the
"whole or none" Of Oregon.
The work is to begin tonight in all the wards,
and the movements and nominations of this week
WILL probably, indicate the character and result OF
the ensuing election.
RAILROADS AND MAus-Since speed has come
to be OF SO much importance and the quickest trans
mission OF the mails thing to be earnestly desired,
Nprobably would not b. bad plan for State Legis-
latares, when they grant charters to incorporate
railroad companies, to insert clause in the con-
ditlons upon which such charter is granted, making
1t obligatory on the part of the company to transport
the U. S. mail at price not to exceed certain
given amount, placing the price low enough to
secure the carriage Of the mail by the most expe-
ditlous mode. The benefit resulting from such a
measure must be apparent to all. For instance,
under the new post.office law, the Department is
Obliged, in many instances, to employ the more
moderately travelling conveyances to carry Its bags
because the railroad companies charge such prices
as to place it out Of the power Of the Postmaster to
employ them without assuming greater obligations
than prudence will admit Of.
II may be said that the transmission of mails does
not belong to the States, and hence they have no
night to interfere in the matter. But it is easily
SHOWN In at In this matter the ctzens OF the several
States have direct interest and hence il is a
proper matter tor State legislation. For instance
railroad is contemplated between this CITY and
Albany II IS evidently matter OF very great i'm
portance that our business men have every possible
FACILITY afforded tor the most speedy conveyance of
intellgence; and what If the railroad in question
proves TO be this mode, and yet the mail be not
earned by 1T Why, itisevident that our merchants
must keep messengers almost constantly on the
road, or suffer the consequences Of being over.
reached by SPECTATORS, and put to other incon-
venences peculiar to the times in which we live
We have thrown out this hint for the benefit Of
those whom it il most likely to interest, hoping, of
course, as does every person who takes the trouble
to hint that the suggestion may not be thrown
away.
HANDLING THE PUBLIC MONEY WITH GLOVES
In the late report of the City Comptroller we notice
avery interesting item Of eightywo dollars, charged
for "goves for the Common Council TO attend
funerals"
Why the people should pay for the Aldermen's
gloves we cannot imagine. We believe, moreover,
that there have been public funerals with the ex-
cepton OF that General Jackson, since the present
Corporation has been in power and for this itself.
billof over 81, O09is presented-enough we should
say, to cover the expense of gloves and all the other
little etceteras
Moreover, we think the Aldermen must have been
extrayagant to pay eighty-two dollars for gloves.
They must either have bought two pairs each. or
else paid over two dollars per pair In either case
there is lack of economy; and what do democrats
want with gloves 2 Who ever heard Of one in kids
How very funny their " huge paws" would look in
them
We should not now be surprised to see bills pre.
sened TOR the Aldemen's boots, hats, coats. mex.
press'bes, and wigs. 1t would also be very con-
vsnient for them to have charged to the "dear
People" their bills for washing, shaving, and hair
dressing. We have heard of handling money
without gloves = but this more refined manner.
introduced by the city Corporation will vet. we
presume, take place of all other modes.
What happy thing il ia that the elec,;on co,,.s
Of IN two weeks. Shall we see these gloves Al the
MUSICAL AND THEArRroAL-The ,wo ,r;n,;n.,
theatres have been crowded nightly, during IN. a.,
week. by the elite OF the city, to w,tne.. IN. -.
sentaflon OF new opera and new dram. rr,.
season for amuscmenfs has fairly commenced ana
from the extensive preparations now making. W.
are led 10 believe that another grand musical and
theatrical revival may be expected. AT the Park
theatre, the celebrated comic opera entitled, &c
brasseur de Preston," by Adolph Adam, will be
produced, tor the first time in America, this even
ing. AT the Bowery, the grand romantic spectacle
OF Marmlon,p founded on Sir Walter SCOTS beau
uiui poem VIII be brought out in style of great
inasnincence. The Bowery Amphitheatre, under
the management Of Sands, Lent " Co., will ooen to-
night with talented equestrian troupe. and the re-
nowned dancing horses, which have won the ad-
miration of the fashionable and curious of Europe
Thus three novelties are presented in one svsn;n,
AID al tastes may be nstifOd