The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-22
INTERESTING HOME LETTERS.


AS you are generally posted up III mateers WHICH
not only have TRANSFERRED but those in prospect, pray
tell me what is the prospect in regard to the Albany
Postmaster. don't suppose there is another Office
In the gift of the federal powers which has created
% much excitement so much interest," SO much bet
ting, so much cursing, aud so much swearing,
This same Albany Postmaster. 1t is generally sup
posed that the two candidates most strongly pressed
by the two sections OF the great democratic party
French and johnson. They are pretty couple, to be
sure, and pity It's they both can't have it, 1t would be
blessed thing for the party What the result will be
neither Of them get it, one OF them, the
Lord only knows The influence each Of these men
possesses in his section of the party is beyond COM
prehension, much less expression. ! have heard it
whispered by those upon whom the utmost reliance
can be placed AS speaking the true sentiment that
unless johnson is appointed the democratic party
in this State, and consequently in the Union,)
will go TO --," (that is the eXpresson.)
And ! have heard the same expression in re-
gard to French not being appointed. Now, if
fhis is the case, is 1t any wonder that there
should be excitement interest, betting cursing and
swearing? Is it any wonder that johnson should be
running to the telegraph Office forty times day to
see if there had been despatch received an
n0uncing his appointment? Is it any wonder
that Hastings, OF the Knickerbocker should con-
Mder it free fight and ago in with all
his might on Johnson's side Is it any wonder
that another wing concern here should one day
aenOunce Peckham, our Congressman, charge him
with "going over TO the softs and betraying John
son, and the next retrict on the authority OF the
Knckcrbocer! All these parties have the stability
Of the democratic party ut heart and is it. ask any
wonder that they take such deep interest in the
matter On the other hand, there appears to be n,
interest takeni French outside of those who claim
to have democratic principles heart. No outsiders
Join in the cry for him, consequently it must be that
he is not the popular candidate. While the Kilkenny
cat row is going on, Others il is said, working
ike mischief for themselves. WATSON, one of the
former postmasters in this city, and one OF those
bong headed who have looked on and
seen just enough of tights to know where
IN admirable style, while Blanchard is doing likewise.
These couple of lltrainedwire pullers. They
have worked in the same traces, side by side, with
Crosweh, for a number of years and know just
where to run the knife in to draw blood. With
them it is q neck and neck business. For either of
them to get ahead OF the other would be the hardest
work in creation and to either OF them appointed
would be less surprising and perhaps less disastrous
m its consequences, than any one else. 1t would
come natural They both have enjoyed Office all
their lives until within the few past years and some
people say they have only been resting for the pur
pose of refreshing themselves for new and important
duties upon the incoming of democratic admins
tation, which they scented from afar.
do wish, Mr. HERALD that you would inform
poor Albanians who is to be our postmaster, and
when he is to be appointed, this year or next The
present incumbent is pretty clever fellow, and
Al to appoint q democratic successor. Nothing
would irTitats the Seward wings more, while many
Of the democrats would like him as we'll as some Of
me candidates have named. INDEX
ALBANY, MAY 8, 1853.
The Enlargement Of the CaHals-7he Hest Plan
awd the Vanderbilt lScheme-1He Proposed In
psochmem Of Mr.. Mather--Splu in the Democratic
Party-Syaopsis Of the Report of the COMMITTEE
against Mr.. Mafher-1he Canal Frauds Of 1s45
The Proceedings against MI. Mathr Political
Man0urrs.
During the legislative the principal topics OF
political discussion throughout the State and espec
ally in this cty-the head quarters OF all party
nents-are the plans for the enlargement of the
canals, and the accusation against Canal Commits
siOuer Mather.
The former question is simply choice between
tive loan projects. Each proposes to raise money
upon the most advantageous terms, but differs from
the other as to the most advantageous method Of
payment. The West plan, brought forward in the
Assembly proposes to tax real and personal property
10 repay the money borrowed: while the Vanderbilt
scheme which has passed the Senate pledges to the
lenders the surplus canal revenues without other re-
course, and refuses to levy Of tax The battle
win be vigorously waged upon the reassembling Of
the Legislature; but Il is scarcely doubted that the
Vanderbilt plan will succeed in the end.
The proposed impeachment of Mr.. Mather has
ELECTED discussion which smacks more Of the old
fashioned bunker and barnburner warfare than any
thing since ls49. The two factions Of the democratic
party are quarrelng this bone of contention
with q hearty good will. The wing papers are
silent, enjoying the fun while most of the neu-
trail press follow the example OF the HERALD in
denouncing the manner in which the impeach-
ment attempted al late hour of the SEES
sion, and without notice to the accused, and in
commenting upon the frivolous character OF the
charges The report Of the. committee has been
published, and the accusations contained in it have
generally been noticed and responded to by the
bunker presses, that the indictment and plea are
already virtually before the public.
A short synopsis will show impartiaIly the nature
of the charges and denias. The special committee
charge Mr.. Mather-
LIST. With paying Illegally certain moneys to labor
ers on the job Of contractor Mclaughlin.
I'd. With expending money at the junction OF the
Hudson river and Erie Canal, not properly within
the precincts Of the canal.
Sd. With retaining two superintendent alter
charges Of misconduct had been brought against
them.
4th. With extravagant expenditures at the West
Troy dock, &c.
9th. With not visiting the canals as often az re-
quired by law.
9th. With extraysgant outlay FOR repairs on the
canal
To which Mr.. Mather and the presses which sup
port him, reply
LIST. That he acted as the agent or and under the
direction of the Canal Board which had ordered the
money TO be paid to NJ Caughins men, the contrac
Cor having absconded, and left them unpaid.
ID That the expenditures on the Hudson river,
were within the line Of the Canal according % the
State maps
Sd. That the superntendents we're tried and &C
quilted OF all misconduct by the Canal Bolr1 the
only competent tribunal.
4th. That the Troy dock expenditures have been
investigated by the Canal Board, and approved.
5tb. That the law provides for the visitation by
another officer in case OF the inability Of the Com
missioner and that such inability existed
9Th. That the committee figures do not allow for
certain materials purchased for repairs and not used
from some reason, and which are nov in possession
uft he Stata hat this III dplucfej