The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-14

worse ocufounded" than ever. We do not con-
cider the issue, however, decis vely - tied
against the new char'es. The political neces-
stiles Of the republican parts Ia the premises are
pressing, and the late decision of the Court Of
Appeals In favor of the old police force demands
some oounteracti0g influence against the demo-
cracy of this city, which may not be neglected by
Tbuflow Weed.
The political subjugation of this city, regard
less of the expense, is a paramount object with
the political and lobby managers of the Albany
republican camp. 10 this end they have be
powerfully assisted through the late disseusione
and divisions Of our democratic city camp, Tam
many and anti ammany, insiders and outsiders.
But now, when there /, q prospect that tbese
democratic squabbles and b oils will be ended in
treaty of peace, the n cessity to the opposition
of some new device whereby to reopen the
breach among the "unterrifed" must be manifest
to every member of the republican junt at
Albany.
Should the new charter, therefore, be defeated,
the result will indicate a serious break in Thur
low Weeds lobby machinery; but should it be
passed, it may still be brought to violent death
before the Court of Appeals Between tbs
sweeping bill Of municipal changes and recon
kstruct ons, and its numerous railroad aad other
appendages Of the lobby, there may be general
break down. But should there be general sue,
cess, the results, we presume, will at least opc-
rate to awaken our sleepy taxpayers and pro-
| perty holders to the duty of more active part
hereafter in our political elections With the
lights at present before US, we can only predict
that the adjournment Of ,his republican Legisa-
ture will find us saddled with an additional mil
lion or two of taxes, charter or no charter.
We are almost disposed to the opinion that "any-
thing in the way of change" would be acceptable
to tits city. The administration Of its local 60
vernment has become go rotten, SO expensive, 80
loose, corrupt and unsatisfactory, from one year
TO another, and from bad to worse, that posi-
i've despOtism of one sensible and honest man,
or Council of Ten, rich enough to govern us
without stealing, would be substantial reform.
We regard our republican reformers at Albany
somewi at as the fox regarded the offer Of the
swallow to drive away the swarm of flies that
had fastened upon Reynards head while swim
ming ia stream:-"f you drive these away"
said he, "they will be succeeded by hungrier
swarm, that will suck every drop of blood from
my veins" But still we contemplate the pros
oect of these municipal reforms with something
Of the Indifference of despair, and with some
hing Of hope in wholesome reacting revolu-
ton.
And 80 we await the closing labors Of this Lee
gslature with the same composure with which
we awaited the adjournment Of the late corrupt
demoralized, lobby jebbing and President max
ing Congress. Let the parties controlling the
wires dow hat they intend to do, and 90 home.
Against all unconstitutional encroachments, at
least we can appeal to the Court of Appeals
ANOTHER SENsArIoN-THE GREAT BILLIARD
MArcu-YoUNG AMERICA AGAIN EXCITED
A curious instance of the peculiar mer-
curiality and excitability of our people has
been aforded by the match that was played
at Detroit on Tuesday last, by two pro-
fessors Of the cue, for the round sum Of five
thousand dollars. They played the full Anne
.rican game-the victor to make three thousand
points before his opponent scored the same num-
ber The hays, or, more properly speaking, the
baize enwreath the brows of the New York
champion, much to the joy Of his metropolitan
hackers.
This match, whereof some details may be
found in our news columns, was made, in all
probability, with a strict eye to business. Some
one desired to sell some billiard tables or books
of instruction in the game and so grand tour
nament was arranged, wherein the question of
superiority was to be finally settled. But the
public entered into it con amore. People who
never played at billiards at all, and who knew
nothing Of the theory of the game, even, betted
their money upon it. 1t is estimated that up
wards Of a quarter of million of dollars
depended upon the result of the game.
For the time being it was considered an
important public event Every one took as
deep On interest in its result as in an I'M
portant election, or an absorbing criminal
trial. 1t was conflict for superiority, and as
such, it became intensely interesting to people
which is always striving for the lead in every
thing and in every way-a people which does
not care for time, trouble, labor or money, when
the question of keeping in the van comes to be
Coptiutreu. IL Is ILLS leellnR Lnat made MI
Stevens send his yacht America to meet and
beat the feet cutters of Britain. off Cowes. A
similar motive inspired the pablo interest in
Hobbs locks, Steers clippers, the Hoe printing
presses, the Yankee sewing machines, the M'Cor-
mick reapers, the Goodyear overshoes, the Col.
pistols, the Ten Brock horses, the Morpby chess
contests. The billiard match was, therefore,
the town topic for several days, and the reports
Of lis p,ogress and result were looked for with
the greatest anxiety. The match was the new
est and freshest excitement of the hour, and was
so taken and considered in the metropolis and
Throughout the country. Hundreds passed a
sleepless night to bear the result, and the tele-
graph Offices, all the way between here and
Detroit, were Kept open from shutdown to sun