The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-19

tolls OF the Union Ferry Company continue to
ling on the part Of the residents Of Brooklyn.
We see that petition has been presented to the
Common Council Of the sister city calling upon
| it to take action in the matter, aud to establish
ferries in opposition to those Of the company.
This however, can only be regarded in the light Of
Jrutans fpluleE, as the company have taken care
to fortify themselves against such contingency.
The mal-contents will find that the law is against
them in this movement, and that until the expira-
tion of the existing leases it is not in their power
to disturb the present monopoly.
What is sauce for the goose il, however, sauce
for the gander If she company have the law on
their side in regard to the undsturbed enjoyment
Of their leases il does not follow that they have
a right TO violate the law in the prescriptions
laid down in those leases for the protection Of the
public. We have already shown that by the act
Of 1914 the company are compelled to COM
mute the foot passenger tolls with those
who choose to call upon them to do SO, and
that the recent abolition Of the commuta-
ton system was direct violation of the
law. If the residents Of Brooklyn are DESTROYS
to try strong measures with the company, why 10
they not proceed to the enforcement OF this
rights A subscription amongst dozen patriotic
individuals would soon test the question; and,
indeed considering the heavy penalties to which
the company subject themselves in case Of re-
sistancc, we apprehcnd that the mere threat OF
suit would be sufficient to bring them TO terms.
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than trying to establish impossible corporation
ferries, with oil the prestige Of corporate en-
cheney and corporate honesty in their direction
Whilst We are on this subject We should be
glad to have some explanation Of the conduci
of the company in regard to the Roosevelt street
ferry. We understood that they were DESTROYS
OF giving up the lease of this ferry il they could
get fair price for their boats and fixtures We
have been told that there are a number Of re-
sponsible individuals who are ready to take IL al
their hands with bonus on q fair valuation, but
that this offer has been refused, and such price
fixed upon them as renders the bargain undo
sirable. II this be the fact the company are play
ing fast and loose game with the public, which
cannot but end badly for their interests.
TuE PRESIDENTIAL PATRONAGE IN New YoRs.
The Richmond Enquirer, in the course Of its
daily regulation Of sublunary affairs, has lately
undertaken TO relieve Mr.. Buchanan OF the duty
Of distributing the public patronage, and among
other novelties has directed the President elect
to eyincc his sense Of displcasurc at the majority
Of over 100000 against him in this State, by re-
fusing any loaves and fishes to the ardent but
unsuccessful democrats OF New York. Under
such circumstances IL is hard TO say which lie the
utter oljcc, Of pity-the politicians who are
driven from their platter, or the President who
Is treated like q schoolboy.
When the real business Of the distribution of
the federal Offices arrives Mr.. Buchanan will find
himself considerably embarrassed by New York.
He has two examples before him. Mr.. Polk.
finding the party divided In this State, divided
the Offices also, and gave 10 each in proportion to
its numbers The consequence was the utter dis
indignation Of thc party here, and the wrctchei
/ finale OF the Presidential term. Mr. Pierce, act
ing ON a somewhat similar plan, went upon the
idea that, having received the votes OF all demo
Gratis alike. ii did not devolve upon him to inves-
I Guatc Clu VuMIti~. nt GtINlVlt uNhh'u uiE par
roDaqc between the two factions and tried to fuse
tbem. The consequence Is before US; no enemy
or the democracy could have wished them q
worse fate With these warnings 10 guide him
Mr.. Buchanan will undertake the distribution. We
happen 10 know that 50 far from listening to The
foolish talk OF the Engoircr about men who arc In
their political graves he will, in the first place,
apply the principle that where there are factions
in State. tho President should ascertain which
has the popular majority. and wholly disregard
the weaker one. With this principle he will dis
cover that the Wood faction is the real democra-
ey and The Hotel faction, of which Libby
NcKcon, Dillon and others are the chiefs, Is a
mere knot Of rebels 20 be crushed by sharp mca
surcs.
INT Il 4 understood that this weaker faction
can provc that they have contributed more
money and great deal more TO the election
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