The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-03

ALBANY, Nov Is, 1913.
Discussions among the Wa,gs at the Captal-Col-
iir, Heed, FAiniore, Se,rard, 8-c.-Proposed Ne,o
Paper.
The interest which for some years past has
been excited in this capital, as the focus of State
politics, In the wars between the rival houses Of
the democracy. has very naturally entirely SUBJ
sided at the Kilkenny cat-llke fate which the late
election has melted out TO both belligerents. The
torch OF intestine dissenslon, however, has been
lighted In another quarter, and the fire promises to
rage with even more fury than that which has de.
ISOLATED the great democratic party. bitter per.
sonal, and apparently uncompromising, feud has
broken out in the wing ranks; and the victors in
the late contest seem about to turn the scene of
their greatest triumph into field of battle for
themselves.
You have, of course, noticed the savage assault
of Weed upon the Hon. John A. Collier, and un-
derstand, TOO, that Its object is to prevent the
choice OF that gentleman by the Legislature, the
coming winter, as United States Senator, and to
secure the success Of Weeds favorite, Governor
Seward.
This state of affairs arises out of the following
facts. Mr.. Fillmore has never been a favorite of
the Weed Clique, and his nomination to the Vice
Presidency. at Philadelphia, first by Mr.. Collier,
equally Objectionable to the Weed dynasty, came
like thunder clap upon the latter. They dared
not at once openly rebel, but blded their time.
and Gen. Butler, and when the telegraph bore the
intelligence OF this event to this city, then Weed
thought he perceived his opportunity. Rayiug
his followers, they issued call at once for an
Mr.. Fillmore, solicited his cooperation in the
movement, which was no less than the Reputation
of Gen. Taylor, and the nomination of Mr. CLAW
instead. Mr. Fillmore promptly, and without hest
tailon, refused to countenance the proposition.
and even went go far as to denounce it, Weed
then determined to secure nomination of Claw
and Seward but other counsels, that of Mr.. Col.
lier particularly, prevented any action on the
subject that evening. The next meeting was on
the Monday night succeeding, when the other
counsels referred to We're entirely successful and
the meeting ratified, instead of repudiatlng, the
nomination of Gen. Taylor. So active was Weed
previous to this, IN the course he had marked cut
for himself TO pursue that on the morning of that
day he went to Troy, TO solicit the wing committee
OF that city to cooperate with him; a request
which they promptly and positively declined.
gentleman In New Jersey, friend of Cen
Taylor, as well as of Mr.. Collier, at once wrote to
the latter gentleman, desiring to know the whole
gular movement. He was replied to by Mr. Col
her, and the story detrlled to klm in substance as
1t is given above. This statement the Jersey gen
tleman forwarded to " Old Rough and Ready" at
Baton Rouge, and very soon letters were re ceiyed
by Messrs. Fillmore and Collier from the old
hero, thanking them for the stand they had taken,
and congratulating them upon their success In SO
dong. The fact that Mr.. Collier is now a candi-
has acquired ofthe existence of this correspond
ence, wherein 1t is made evident that Mr.. Collier
is In the confidence OF the President elect, are what
have drawn the fire from Weeds batteries. The
Fillmore men, nothing disconnected, are preparing
to carry on the war with vlgor. They have demand
ed the abdication of Weed from the editorial trl-
pod OF the Journal. This he has refused, and the
Fillmore and Collier men are now actively pre-.
pairing for the Issue OF new and large daily Jour
nal, which Is to represent the sentiments of that
branch OF the whg party, and to be, par excellence,
the organ OF the Taylor party. You will see the
prospectus in a few days, unless, indeed, Weed
should succumb. event those who know him
best do not consider very probable. Thus the
matter stands at present, and all must concede 1t
tob be, thus standing, very nice quarrel.
The chances appear to favor Mr.. Golfers sue
cess. He is the friend of Mr.. Fillmore, who is
Comptroller as well as Wee President elect The
members of the Legislature. as they arrive,
must call and congratulate the Vice elect
Common courtesy demands that, at least
II will not be long ere they understand
that he Is Mr.. Coler's friend, and that
both have the confidence, of General Taylor; and
then, as they hope for favors for their fathers,
sons, brothers and friends, they will at once see
whom 1t Is proper for them to support.