New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-07

MATTHEW I. BRENNAN NOMINATED FOR POLICE
COMMISSIONER.


COMMISSIONER.
Br rRIRsKAPs 70 The TRIBUNE
ALBANY Feb 6-The Democratic gathering
of the members Of the Legislature in the Assembly
Chamber this evening could better be designated as
ratification meeting the choice OF Matthew T. Bren
nan as Police Commissioner than as caucus TO choose
gentleman to fill that position but two three Of the
Democratic members the Legislature were absent,
while all the prominent leaders IN New-York OF that
party together with such country leaders as John A.
Green IT, occupied seats in the midst OF the ssemblase
The slate had been fixed for twentyfour hours.
but the Brooklyn aud their country iricnds
would not recognize that fact until tins morning
became more AN" and more Clearly apparent TO the
latter party and when the meeting was called 10 ofdet
they resolved not to surrender without struggle and
they carried out their resolution AS soon as MT Dayton
the Nomination Of Police commissoner had been carried
Mr. Jacobs of Kings took the floor and delivered tho moss
York was not treating her sister city fairly but the
contrary intended to trample her under the foot Of des
tic machine had pronounced its fiat that it was
not and to carry out its decision this machine must rely
TO latter Mr. Jacobs appealed, asking gentlemen
not to stay under the LASH but 70 assert their 81
state Brooklyn, he claimed asked for justice only and
get the lash instead Brooklyn had representative on
the Police Board, while Ncw-York had three. In
be Se1a cd IN
culogized every way qualified for the 70.
Mr. Jacobs, denying that Brooklyn had any claim:
to the position at all NewYork bore the pruns .,
was only included in the jurisdiction Of that law esb
lish its consttuonality: He denied that MT Jacobs rep
there was another candidate Of that party who
would be placed In nomination Tor Ine , Posucn
who he said had filed almost every position within the
gift Of the citizens Of York and whose acts while IN
peocat Henry S Murphy then took the door
nominated Hugh Mclaughlin who he SAID was better e
Mr. Fsrron After claiming for BrSGEyn the Rsss Mt.
one OF the chiefest OF which was that ho
never tasted liquor In his life. This produced =
twtter and any number Of soto TO- ,a woe
or didn't deserve any show" From that moment Mr.:
MoIaughn's chances on the decline Mr. Pardy Or
Westcheser nominated ThOs. X. Downing. Patnch
Burns replied to senator Murphy, and denounced Me-
Langhln renegade, who sold out mis- party when ne
chosen to in his life He denounced hmlas Calleots
Mr.. brennan MI Lawrence Of Rockland spoke for tho
country members, who, he said would have supported
upon one but they had not he advised them to give
ae place 6 to SGr Behalf mr. Of feaSs Mr
Jacobs closed the discussion, but his speech
was not, as telling as the hrst one he made ;
Herman about their change Of sentiments. aud this
brought out denial from both that such had been tho
ton any more than New Workers could for Of tbs
grand scenes in the Black Crook-with which he SAID.
they were all familiar. He attacked Senator Murphys
position and limited that gentleman that If he desired
the Gubernatoral chair he could best attain that
the Ring which had once before sold him out The pre-
vious question then called and balottaken There
molly and Brien eectioneerng They sat pack in Tho
lobby contened and smiling conscious that the wires
Informal ballot for Mr. Brennans but the result
showed RI 1a they received naa Been raSn En-
Mclaughlin, 8; Downing, 2; scattering, g. All but tho
name OF Mg, Brennan we're withdrawn and tlat gente
then tried to get resolution adopted binding the men,
beers Introduce any legislation referring 70 sationsi
such legislation was previously agreed upon 10 caqeas'
but it rise to some debate and was nnaly Tabled
1t is reported that Canal Commissioner Dorm VIII resign
THE FEELING ABOUT TIE SYRACUSE COSvEN-
TION-A BROADWAY SURFACE BILL TO Bh
INTRODUCED - EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLhS
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS A BILL ABOUT
BRIBERY.
TO raE TRIBUNE
o ALBANY, Feb. 6.-The city to-day has beea
full of delegates for the Syracuse Convention most OF
whom called upon Gov. Fenton The action Of that body
with the approval of the Republican members Of
sne az o6d the dessaon sent 70 Chicago
The Broadway Surface folks developed their plans this
out that they would not introduce Broadway bin this
year. but iC they have changed their mind for Mr.
Broadway, which he will introduce in few days Jacob
Sharpe, and others, must know that the bill has no
aud Mr.. William NJ Tweed who has more influence among
the Democratic members OF both Houses than other
has openly announced his opposition to such
bill The real object OF the Surface folks Is then To
the situation and they find that the members OF tho
Legislature generally are Of the opinion that lt
will not do TO disregard the voice OF New-York
and Westchester. which is Enthusiastically in favor
of some underground road. All the Surface
Railroad of NewYork interested in this Broad
way scheme and they regard any underground railroad
antagonistc To their corporations. Hence they have
determined 10 defeat what the people demand and they
think they best do under the clock Of the bill WHICH
has appeared at Albany for SO many years past.
Mr. Luthers resolution requesting Congressman To
pass law requiring the Government 10 give the prefer
ence the employment In the dock yards, arsenas and
other public Offices TO disabled soldiers and sailors, ha1
been reported favoraby by the Military Committee OF
the Assembly and Will 20 through both Houses.
The Judiciary Committee reported to-day the folowDs
bill, without any recommendations and effort
made kill Ii by having IL recommtted. but Mr Ackeft
OF Duchess, who introduced IT, f0rcbly opposed tbs
movement that he had the bill committed " the Commt
tee OF the Whole:
An ACT chapter 1882 entitled
the existing act relating 70 bribery
article second Of title four chapter part oar Of tie
Of the State which article entitled Of brbeu sai
coupng jurors and Others hereby further amended By adding there
10 the following sections;
e Hereafter in this State shall be privileged
eyng any arising under the act because he
his evidence tend him. OF e1
II onene subject hin
punishment penalty other infection that him b
cue other bu, evidence Or
shall he used convict him OF oeerss Do
prye him Of ally gh privileges Of kind whatsoever
SIC H. All acts Inconsistent With The provisions hereof are hef.sf
SEC lS This act shall eject immediately,
NETWORK LEGISLATURE
SENATE. ALBANY Feb 6. 1858.
BILLS REPORTED rAYORABLY.