The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-25

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ALBANY, January 10. ls49.
The LsgisLafwe-T TIE Senatorial Comtssf-TN
Canal Board -Tashto~abk S0cidy-Bals, r..
&C., &c.
"A new broom sweeps clean" is the adage Of
every housewife but the wisdom Of the saw is
not alone applicable to domestic matters. The
Legislature has now been in session bu, little over
fortnight, and yet Prodigou things have already
been done the new members proving themselves
not only desirous, bu, fully capable, OF making a
clean sweep Of all the business that has thus tar
come before them. Whether these laudable qualities
will continue TO be manifested after they have be-
come familiarized with the iryoliues and dissipa-
ton OF the capital, remains to be seen. IL TOO
often the case, however that alter the first month
those who enter upon their duties with a proper
public spirit and pralseworthy industry, find 1t
more agreeable 10 enter into the lntrgues and par
lclpaie IN the selfish schemes which, from time
immemorial, have marked the politician. The
great event Of the session will be, of course, the
election OF a Senator, IN the place OF Gen. DIX I;
and the cauldron 10 lust beginning 10 boil. As the
period approaches, IL will, fear be found that the
public interests, now 80 assIduously attended to-
will be neglected for the midnight concave, and
busy manguvrlng, attendant upon the struggles
OF the rival factions
II the free, unbiased choice OF the members Of
both houses could now be ascertained, doubt not
that Ex-Governor Seward would be disappointed
In his hopes, and that another would receive the
prize; but some time must yet elapse before the
election 10 held, and meantime his friends are
busy beyond description IN their efforts TO change
the fortunes, now decidedly against hun. Some
OF the movements deserve TO be recorded.
Not long since meeting OF the Canal Board was
called for the 9Th inst. The assembling of this
body invariably brings TO the capital hordes OF
active, shrewd, and working politicians caaal
a0nfra rt<ro ala.
tanners; canal agents and inspectors, and other
persons, OF various character and grade, who ex-
erclse potent influence IN the lobby.
Many OF these persons are but the instruments OF
the autocrat OF the Journal, and the mere agents
OF his will. They form a class of persons who are
familiar with the mysteries of the lobby and ac-
complished in all the lntngues and tricks of poll
tlcal management. They may be seen towering
about State conventions and caucuses, and wit Id
the irrepresslbIe power Of outside influence, so
often known to be controlling, over bodies of that
description. The meeting OF the Caaal Board has
been, however, postponed; and II will not convene
until Just before the election. This will secure full
attendance of the outsiders, at the trying moment
During the interval, Thurlow Weed is extending
his hospitality to all the new members, whose
voices are wanted, and whose preferences as yet
are unknown. Entertainments OF every attractive
description are devised, and nightly gwen TO the
members OF the two houses, and every means re-
sorted TO to win and secure their friendly consi-
deration. The residents OF the city are gamers by
gayety, which bids fair to make this an unusually
gay season; while II Is by no means imprudent 10
predict that many neglected beauty OF this an
cient tewn will secure husband In some unso-
phisticated, but "honorabe" country member,
before the breaking up Of the session and the
river.
Governor Fish opened the ball night before
last, in the first OF series OF entertainments which
he has prepared for the pleasure hunters. Il is
long time since the fashionable world has had
Governor to their liking in this respect. Governors
Bouck, Wright, and Young were all poor, PLATA,
and prudent-but rarely opening their doors for the
then, in simple and frugal way Hence,
the present millionaire Executive IS hailed
as God send by the decayed bellies aud
wl!hered beaux OF Albany and his mag;
and grateful throng. The Governor is extremely
cautious about interfering In the approaching
struggle; his umldity and peaceful disposition
Ginning him to shrink from conflict, that is daily
growing In fierceness while the fate OF others
who have used their executive influence with
members OF the Legislature, In struggles OF siml
lar description, seems as warning that operates
lmpresslvely upon his mind. The efforts OF Mr..
Fillmore seem to elacken also, and he plainly
breads the consequences and embarrassment
which would attend him, should he be unsuccessful
in the attempt to defeat Gov Seward. The bower
and force Of the ComnroleTs office, which was
often exercised with such energy and success by
his prede cessor, becomes comparatively insignIti-
maniiests degree OF umdi,y which almost locks
like confession Of weakness, and leads many TO
to believe that he already regrets having entered
so fully into the matter. The friends OF Seward
are not slow to perceive these evidences OF tear
on the part Of the Governor and Comptroller, and
grow holder from the conviction that they are
growing stronger, while their opponents are
shrinking with fear; and unless some brave spirit
comes to the rescue of Fish and Fillmore, they
are doomed to defeat, and Weed and Seward will
again control the reIns Of the wing party. have
locked in vain among the members OF the Senate
and House, tor some such spirit some bold, ener-
getic, able, and determined young man, OF suih-
cient eloquence and force TO direct the minds OF
those about him IN the proper channel, aud IN
changing the tide which now sweeps on so favor
by for Seward, to turn the current against, and
oyerwhem him and his faction.
Never was there such golden opportunity
The majority Is against Seward, but from the
want OF proper and determined leaders, and the
nfrm purpose and lack of courage exhibited by
the Governor and Vlce-Pressent elect, Its strength
will be wasted and dlssipated before the eff .ctive
discipline and skill OF an active and seepess
minority and unless some marked change occurs
In the tactics OF the majority, or some bold and
determined policy is pursued, Seward and Weed
will triumph over all opposition.
Ii has been suggested that Hugh Maxwell would
| command strong vote, but / think the lmpres-
sion is erroneous-that ''the wish is father the
| thought" Out Of New York city he Is but little
| known, except by members OF the legal probes
son and not over favorably by them; he is doubt
| less possessed OF commanding talent, but lacks
| many of those qualities requisite tor a statesman
and senator especially does he lack the perso-
nal popularity SO essential to success. Mr.. Collier