The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-26

few sections Of bfd, and By rspesslins d a.
isting and conflicting enactmen.a, We weulA
have . strong, simple practical government
ready TO be organized 81 oncs and 10 70 int
operation the moment Mayor Gunthers
term expire. The Governor would appoint
worthy and efficient gentleman a. Mayor G.
Commissioner; the best Of our citizens would
present themselves e. candidates for Aldermen,
and, In few short months, we would be trans-
formed from the worst governed to the best
governed city in the world. This Is conwm-
nation dsvoutly to be wished, and within u
power Of the members Of the present Legisla-
ture to achieve. II they do 1t they will be enri-
tied to the warmest gratitude and support a
their constituents.
New York city II not like other cities II =
the metropolis not only Of the State but Of The
country. It Il great not only In it's size, but In
its commerce, its finances, its intelligence, IT.
influence and its patriotism. The whole STATE
is therefore interested in having It well ruled
and developed The country members, as they
are called, have almost as great stake in IL
prosperity as the city members Of the Legisla-
ture, and they should reflect upon the manifold
advantages Of the system we propose. That
system has already been adopted by power
full representation at Albany, and we could
introduce it and carry 1t as party measure
were we so inclined. But subject 80 import
ant as this should not be regarded from q par.
tisan point of view. Our plan, a.
will be at once observed, does not
create number Of new Offices On
the contrary, it cuts down the present num-
Der Of officials and gives the remainder bet
ter and more practical character. There is no
gentleman in the State, however high his posi-
ton, great his wealth or extensive his acquire
ments, who would not be honored by the ap-
pointmcnt to the Office Of mayor or commits
sioner Of metropolitan district comprising the
two great cities Of New York and Brooklyn
cities which have the same harbor, the same in
terests and the same future. By having this
mayor or commissioner appointed annually No
secure his speedy removal If he prove ined-
cient, and the Governor can reappoint him year
after year If he prove competent to discharge
his varied and responsible duties. In voting
for Governor the whole State will vote IN eheca
for the Mayor or Commissioner of this metro
politan district-a fact which should not be
overlooked in discussing this subject The
Office Of alderman would be raised from The
mire Of partisan corruption, and the leading
citizens of the metropolis would be eager to 90
fuentiaL In that legislative board our future
senators would be schooled, and there would
be ample scope for the display Of the tuese
craftsmanship in dealing with the local lava
necessary to protect and develop the metro
polls. We believe, therefore, that such syS
tenn ought to be adopted forthwith, and w
urge the Legislative committee to recommend
It in their report Some reform must soon b
made, or vigilance committee win b. -
necessary here as It was in San Francisco.
Letter from Mr.. Thuriow Weed.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Your Washington correspondents strangely msApeeo-
bends my errand Washington and my views In rsla'
ion Mr. Henderson, the late Navy Agent 30 far hon
sendeavoring TO procure settlement Of the snita
against Mr. Henderson, my judgment Of the questiea
10 that these suits ought 70 bs vigorously prosecuted
FIRST because the accused guilty. deserves punishneaG;
and next because, innocent he IL entitled =
public vindication. made the charge againse M
Henderson deliberately and upon information which
believed reliable. sought that information accoa0
Of the malignant and persistent aspcsions and caumnss
upon myself In the Evening Post Of which journal ~.
Henderson Is proprietor.
Judge PierTepont during the recent 0pdyke libel t
informing me that he had retained counsel for ~
nderson inquired II personal differences existed b.
tween Mr. h and myself replied that did mot know
Mr.. H. and had personal Ill feeling towards him.
He expressed his conviction that the charges agan
Henderson were unfoundcd, and that the evidences
would satisfy Of their injustice To which replied
that, having never Intentionally injured any man,
would cheerfy when satisfied repair the wrong Since
that time word between Judge Pierrcpont and ny
self that subject passed And, while had mo-
intended speak Of Mr. Henderson during the pcndency
Of his trial. bound 70 say that subsequent IN
formation goes confirm rather than weaken my
victons in the truth Of the charges against him. r.
therefore, the Navy Department the United States
District Attorney fail to prosecute the matter TO the
end" they will do less than their duty.
Official corruption Is the rife and ruling vice Of our
country II the vice that easily bescts all gov
ernmens involved in war; but ours has been emincnty
tense feeling Of socitude national existence the pub
lilo sensbity has been SO duled that official derelio
snd 81 or he
Commissaries Department tho government has bseA
recently wrongsd out O. million q ao'ls ! =
be made Of dishonest government oncialss The psca-
arty In our Is that the most unscrupuously apa
cious officials those who affect the highest sense q
duty and patriotism-ths "hoier than thou men-tAs
very censors Of Official integrity.
Among the letters elected by recent 1ial
for libel In this city from gentleman a. high =
position in integrity and character from which So
NIT an extract:-
II has long my earnest conviction that the cousssy
Danger from these who Are
IL authority Il has cos as satisfy their rapsesss
appcttes carry the The country owes you
debt Of gratitude for exposing the sham patriotism H.
| that their virtue In based upon their profits
And now having disposed Of an erroneous washincSa
rumor please allow me dispel Albany imaginatioA
In connection with Hypothetical vacancy In the units4
States Senate you Kind enough 70 suggest mo ~
that highly honorable position Were Vacancy TO-
any reason TO occur In the Senate the Legislature se
q Ia no danger Of embarrassment Yet II may relieve