The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-24
STATE AND CITY POLITICS.

STATE AND CITY POLITICS.
Review OF the Political ORGANIZATIONS
Obituary Of ths Albany Regsncy-Ths
Role Played by tho Brsckinridgs Or
ganizAsion In the Recent f sction-The
Com mfttee OF Fisteen-Movs m ~nts for n
Reos ganiZation OF the Democ attic Par
sy-Thc Parties Opposing the Rsfosm-
It's Effect Upon the Charter Election,
&C., &c.
state politics is having far 10 do with the
approaching charter election than most people ina
gine and many persons who are actively at
work preparing for that contest are thus engaged
for the ioe purpose OF guiding the political
rent In the direction that will assist In overthrow
ing the parties who preside over the destinies
Of the democratic party In this State, and pa the reins
in the hands Of and Trustworthy set Of
The POLITICAL Of this city and state upon verge
Of revolution such has not been witnessed In the pre-
sent century. We are, In fact, living in revolut onsry
times-a period for tearing down and building upthe
days Of regeneration. All the Indications Of commoton
and disturbance which observable throughout the
world vital evidences Of the sympathy in which tho
universe 10 bound In Europe the revolution Of force
doing It's work. whst in the United States the revolution
Of public opinion Transforming the public mind and is
rust destined TO attain It's purpose without force and
result in the ultimate benefit and prosperity Of whole
country Whilst at the South brethren pluckng
the flower Of safety from tho nete OF DANGER here Ia the
Empire State general and persistent movement Is going
forward 10 redeem the leadership Of the democratic forces
from The eacherous laundering aud incompetent hands
into which has aen n consequence OF which, step by
step, with precision the present disastrous
condition Of political Affair." In our country may DO traced
TO the Albany Regency and 70 their Aggio nefatou OF
trickery dupcity ard unworhlness Alone the reepon
sibli,y due No deny that Richmond, CAgger,
Cassidy Church and Company had been equal the great
trust Of representing this State In the Presidential Con
vention, we would now be celebrating . great political
victory full Of blessings 1, the whole country Instead Of
finding cur national prosperity pr,saed every interest
Of country In condition Of Distress and states
looking into the open grave that has been prepared
by such hands for this corfedera,y Of States.
The democracy in this State thoroughly aroused
to the which have produced the present calamity
they know and have marked the who have done the
work, and they quietly but effectively engaged In the
application Of the remedy. With the commencemsn:
Of the year all the organizations Of the cities and
counties Of the state TO be reconstructed. This
work, however, Is chiefly dooe In the cities, and 10
these sources the representation 10
State conventions, The attention Of the responsible
constituencies Is now directed but more than .. any
other point npd them busy this city, which Of right
ought TO be the political cenr Before referring 70 the
details by which organization and regeneration TO be
obtained and the conservative forces Of the city formed
into sod column, Il VIII be instructive, not abso.
luely necessary TO record here some OF the important
deeds Of the several organizations that 10 displaced
that future writer's may be better able 10 furnish full
and complete obituary notice Of each Al history is
philosophy teaching BY example, this examination ~il
be- attended with profitable results, In showing what
clAss Of ought not to DO entrusted with political
power At ths crisis Of Affairs
THE REGENCY.
The Albany Regency In its latter days may be said 70
have been amosl solely under the control OF Cagger aud
Church. with Richmond thrown in as sort OF make
weight o. deceptive ponderosy Peter Caggcr the active
imp OF misc cf has well defined history and, think
shall be able 70 show, consistent one lie emerged
from obscurty ten twelve years ago by entering
into the law firm Of H Cagger Porter, holding forth
at the somewhat well known quarters In State street
Albany.
Nicholas HUI, deceased, the Of
genius, intellect and integrity. Porter mad nothing
TO do with politics, but attached 10 the trial Of
causes, and Was known Webster wing, IL anything.
Cagger was the Office attorney 10 his special busaess
10 tina notices regularly served tho registers
properly kept and the costs traced TO the highest point
bu, more especially TO attend 10 special motions, sui
that entering orders the usual allowance OF dollars
allowed his side. The most important part OF
attorneys duty occupying this position TO watch the cal
erdsrs take defaults with watchfu regard for tho costs
and study up mode to steal the march upon other
parties Qacknets and sharpness OF pra-ticc, and sort
of y-cal readiness the chief publications FOR this
position About the time Of the organization Of this arm
Cagser embarked In politics. under the pice, Of hs
NOR Ill., the two maintaining In politics The relative po
sitiors that they occupied In awH being the counsel
and Peter tho attorney 70 pa, special motions Daring
the time tina. Mr. Hin lived and gave his advice t. the
Regency, their movements safe, reliable aod sue
ce,siui but Mr. H. suddenly died. leaving c.gger in 20
son Of leadership and controls truly forlorn attitude
He hes for long time been secretary OF the State
Central Committee and Richmond chaifman-a very good
pair.
Dean Richmond 10 man OF chequerei existence, from
tho time Of the "sa running days Of Syracuse do~n TO
bis connection with the Central Railroad. He 10
without the advantages OF cdu up In the
hard school Of the word-And Q psrsoo Who has dis
played In his career good deal OF practical sgscty 10
look pg aer the dollars and cents aspect OF public ar
fairs managing officer Of the Central Railrosf-ar
customed 70 rule the subordnans With severity OF
d1ctatSr kOVcrnment, W ssr'3
70 have been managed with references TO the prosperity OF
the officers, however much the stockholders may have
had reason 10 oomaain-Rchmond brought - The gov
eminent Of the democratic party his experience
ger Of the Central Railroad and besides the system
Of ct,cs be looked upon the various representatives o.
the party from The dferent portions Of the s.sto 80
many conductors, brakemen, bremen or lsborers 10 tie
,opecrn his busine,s 70 give orders and theirs q
obey and the must at all events be made 70 pay
the snsscrs. II the fare was not promptly c,tcsed,
brakes spilled according 70 directions or any Of the
failed 10 obey orders the froSn o. the Dean ADD
the notice OF attorney N be put Toto sve
duty; whilst, the other hsns, Il these Assistants IN
msnsgns the democratic machine performed their du,y
withou, demurr'ng ashns any questions they we're
compensated BY carefully prepared scale Of rewards
pcmir a,ons 70 Office appointments OF nportAnt commit
tee, presidents Of convettious delegates TO nominate
Presidents, were all within the range Of hope Of those
who obeyed orders
Rebp,ond Sith all the mower which he n Accustomed