The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-20
NEW YORK.
OUR ALBANY CORRESPONDENCE.


ALBANY, Jan. 10, 1853
Legislature Iadustry-Railroad Toll Bal-Ihe Ne,o
York and Erie Line-Struggle for a Cabinet
Place-BW to Increase the Number of HQrbor.
Masters-C Candidates for the Post.
Seldom, if ever, have prior Legislatures shown
such industrious spirit, or desire to enter imme-
diatey upon the discharge OF their duties the pre-
sent one. A great number of important bills have
already been reported which in the hands of APP
proprate committees for investigation. The bill
seeming to attract the most public attention is the
for restoring the tolls upon railroad freight.
There to be little difference of opinion as
to the justice and proprety of this measure the only
question discussed is whether all the railroads of the
State ought to be included, whether it should ap
ply only to those roads which have been heavy rec
pients heretofore from the bounty of the State and
whose large profits enable them, without injury
or inconvenience to make some return. At the head
of this class is placed, by apparent general consent
the New York and Erie Railroad. There hume
Of complaint stated against the managers
Of this road which to heighten the feeling for
the re-mposition Of the tolls. The altering OF the
terminus of their road, and running it into the
State of New Jersey, thus diyertng large portion
of trade from the city of New York, is urged by
many as not only ungenerous to their benefactors-
the State-but as violation Of their charter, and
valid reason for its abrogation But, whether all the
railroads, or the Erie and one or two others, are
again to be subjected TO tolls is generally agreed
this kind must be done in 10 nrn,,;de araiost
the great depletion in the treasury Provlue agalss
likely to occur hereafter from, the fa BY and
the tolls. As to direct taxation that is entirely out
Of the question, and is scarcely mentioned.
4 hard contest seems to ne going Oh among the
three sections Of the democratic party in procuring
recommendations from the members of the Legisla
ture for their respective candidates to place in Gen.
Pierces cabinet. The barnburners have abandoned
Gov. Marcy, and are moving all together for Gen.
Dix. The second section-the soft shell hunkers-
are urging Gov Marcy and are principally represent
ed by Comptroller Wright; while the third section
and the most powerful-the hard shell hunkers-are
making a formidable demonstration for Daniel s.
Dickinson. Which OF these parties is likely to sue
coed of course it impossible to say but TIE contest
here is an exciting and-to the lockers on-a funny
one.
A bill was introduced yesterday, by member from
your city to increase the number OF harbor masters
and to reduce or apporton the fees that the
nue. shall not exceed, in the aggregate, about the
present amount.
There are only about five hundred candidates for
the ten Offices OF harbor master to be filled this WIN
ter. If all that these gentlemen and their friends
present of them having done for the party be true
it is astonishing how the democracy was ever de-
feated. Political services enough are alleged not only
to have saved the State, but have carried the Union
OBSERVER.
ALBANY, Jan. 10, 1853.
Cabinet MqaGurtag- Scramble for OGce-Dis
cussion Of Claims and Chances OF al Sides
Bills Before The Legisioture-Ruaajng TIT
against Gor. Seynioig-7he S'aUc Ttuasa BIZ
and tic 4boitioaistS-IHeR 0iiroad Toll Bill &c
The Legislature is getting fairly under way, and
we can begin to see little of the course Of the
channel The shoals and quicksands jut out at every
elbow, and for one to stem the current for a single
day. without being thrown high and dry, he must be
indeed most fortunate.
On the first of the present month, the prevailing
opinion decidedly for Gen. Dix for the cabinet Of
Gen. Pierce and TO this end the four abolition State
officers, viz. Wright, Chatield Randall, and
Welsh bent their united and determined force
Being backed in this action by Cassidy of the Atos
Cagger, the Metternich Of that wing, Col. Grain
Of Herkimer, Gen. Nye, Of Madison, aud Others to
bring up the rear they made desperate havoc among
the untaught. 1t was currently rumored that
Mr.. Hunter, Of Virginia, whose will was law, had
sgnified his wilingness-yea his desire--to be asso
ciated in the cabinet with Gen Dix. This story ran
the rounds, gathering strength at every turl, for
about one week, during which time the Legislature
was duly organized, and everything put in readiness
for business. Then commenced the counter move
nents. For all the leading government appointments
petitions were in circulation among the members Of
both branches OF the Legislature. This j. the reg
lar bunker candidate :" this is the regular radical
candidate" the constant ralying cry and recon-
mcndation. When the Electoral College met here
petition was busy circulated for signat Tres by the
members Of that body, recommending Gen. Dix for the
cabinet and Just the College about TO adjourn
the friends Of Daniel $. Dickinson started similar
one for him. Thus matters stood until few daysago,
when II was announced that Mr. Hunter IId declined
having his nome used IN connection with the cabi-
net; and, further that all The talking. blowing, aud
putting for Gen bis VAS for Buhcombc; that the
only real authority jht eSct cSi.tcd Ter II that