The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-18
ALBANY, Nov. 10, 1875.

ALBANY, Nov. 10, 1915.
Interesting Movements at Albdny-Er- Governor
Se,card and 7huyio,c TFeed, &c. &c.
Now that the election has passed. confirming
the foredoomed result by browning the wings as
vlctors, the capitol of the State becomes point
OF new interest The apportoDment of the Offices,
the new and delicate responsibilities, which sue
cess has thrust upon the victors and the great
and varied Importance Of the triumph, conspre
TO render this the focus of politicians, as it il
the focus of political power in the State Tho
wings of this State have had power just enough
to know Its responsibilities and vcxations, and to
use it so badly as to be deprived of it again at the
first possible moments and 1t to be hoped, for
their own sakes, that experience has taught them.
in addition, something how to and retain
power. That portion OF the wing party have
considered these things, and are disposed to
guard against a repetition of the catastrophe
which followed Governor Stewards adminlstra-
ton, Is quite evident. It is well known that
these administrations were controlled by class
of politicians who, from that day till this, have
been falling into dlsrepute and who, though they
will attempt 1t, will scarcely be permitted to seize
on Governor Fish as their property, and direct
him In administering the affairs of the State as
best suits their purposes
The most important local result of this cleo
ton will be the choice OF a wing United states
Senator, In the place OF John A. Dix, whose term
will expire on the 18th of March next. This will
engage the first attention of the wings. II 10
known that the friends of Governor Seward are
determined to use all the power they possess to
send hun to the Senate, while there will be those
and perhaps majority, who will srenuously OPP
pose his election. The friends of Seward ep,oy
the advantage of being old managers, and by some
believed to be unscrupulous as to the means they
employ TO produce desired result. II is under
stood Governor Seward made mission to Ohio,
before election, at their instance to make speeches
TOR Taylor, In order TO give him position in the
canvass. IL has turned ont, however, an unfortu-
nate movement Tor him, as in those places where
he made speeches and labored most, the wings
have done the worst. Some are so uncharitable
TO think that such result is all very natural,
and 10 believe that while he rowed one way, he
locked another Such an idea is not inconsistent
with the attitude of his friends here towards
General Taylor, up TO late period In the canvass:
Be this as il may it is nevertheless certain good
came from Gov Stewards mission to OHIO; on the
contrary, where he is known to have labored the
wings have done badly. In his published speeches.
all OF which he wrote out himself, Governor Sew
Mr. Fillmore, when to have done so would have
strengthened the wing cause inasmuch as Mr.. Fill
more was known TO be all right and acceptable to
wings who thought General Taylor wrong
and unacceptable. Governor Seward evidently
preferred TO lose a strong argument IN preference
10 making any mention of Mr.. Fimore's name:
AT best, these things look bad, and have attracted
the attention Of the wings OF the State and II will
be necessary tor Governor Stewards trends to
make some defence OF his conduct before they
can expect 10 elect HIM 10 the Senate.
am not aware that there is yet any organised
opposition to Governor Seward, though several
other names are mentioned. They are John A.
Collier, Washington Hunt, Joshua a; spencer,
D d Barnard, aud, perhaps, Governor Young. VI