The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-15

ALBANY, aFril y, 1871
Tie -iiiany CITY Electtoa-Hs Results and Conse-
que,ic6S.

ALBANY, April 9, 1851.
The -dlJany Cag Ehottoa-Hs Results and Coise-
que,,ceS.
The election held for municipal officers in this
city, resulted in the same manner that il did
Gently in all the other cities Of the State Except
Auburn in the election of the democratic candi-
dates by majorities which disappointed both polit-
cal parties. The strongest men were put in noni-
nation on both sidcs-the same candidates for
Mayor who ran against each other year since.
The election at that time close, that no fair
decision made at the polls; and the wing Mayor
then declared elected, as many believed by an
extraordinary canvass made by the Common Coun-
ell Mr.. Townsend, who was declared elected,
took the responsibilities Of the office, and has dis
charged IL duties with fidelity and ability which
has given more satisfaction to all classes than any
other Mayor within quarter of n century. lie was
opposed by many Of the old fogies of his party,
account Of his youth. who believed that age, Dig
nifty and ease, the only requisite qualifications
for the office. Mr.. Townsend has happily disap-
pointed them, aud yesterday no such apology was
made
The race yesterday was declared against him by
some 80 majority, and Eli Perry, HE highly re-
spectacle democratic competitor, was chosen. lie
will discharge the duties Of the Office edectually,
being a working, wide-awake business man, who
never suffers any grass to grow under his feet.
democrats
have been since the breach occurred in that party,
six or eight years since. The wings being now di-
y.ded into sections did not support their candidate
with cordality nor unanimity. The nominations
being all made under the dictation of the Seward
faction the silver greys allowed them to do all the
work, spend all the money, and suffer the defeat,
without making an effort 70 save man on their
tickets. II l. possible that hundred, or 30, Of the
silyers, voted the democratic ticket, the remainder
remaining at home, without going near the polls.
The defeat IL intensely notifying TO the ruling
regency; the idea Of being badly beaten in the
city, where all their political mischief il concocted
and in a city which they have held under their con
troll for several years, by the most complete organi
"a lion and strict party discipline, is to them grea,
discontinue.
The silver greys will now take courage. They
discover that the power Of the dictator has departed
from him that the city has, by large majority,
repudiated him and bis followers; they will now
commence organization throughout the state,
and present separate tickets in every Assembly dis
trict and also state ticket for the coming Novem
Der election 20 there will be three distinct tickets
in the field the woolly and bull ticket, the Fill
more national administration ticket, and the demo-
cratic ticket united and harmonious. he result
can easily be anticipated Not single person who
takes note Of the signs Of the times, arrive at
different conclusion.
Although by obtaining majority Of nearly 400,
and electng six out Of the ten Aldermen, still the
democrats will be in minority Of two in the Board Of
Aldermen, in consequence Of there being Alder
men and Recorder, who are wings, holding over an
otu'E NtdIs - the utrp'hTinK VI party patronage
will remain for q twelve month in the hands of the
higs w.
ALB.sY, April 10, 1851.
.xr. H'ebsto Repsd,atei by the .Noc York iScuatc
few days since, Mr.. Anthem introduced rcsou-
tions in the House inviting the Hon. Daniel Web
ster to visit the capital during the present session Of
the Legislature. Being coordinate, they we're laid
over under joint rule. They remain the table
still. Yesterday, Mr.. Beekman introduceda series
in the Senate, arplaudpg Mr.. Webster for his able
support Of the constitution, and his aid in eectng
the passage Of the Compromise measures Of the last
Congress They also desired Mr.. W. to witt the
capital Of New York. and deliver an address before
the members 81 The Legislature They we're laid on
the table for the day, and this morning Mr.. b.
called for their consi ieration. 10 advocating their
passage, Mr.. Bcekman stated that he desired to
have q vote taken upon them, in order 70 -