The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-01
THE DEMOCRATS IN COUNCIL.


Grand Pow.wow In tho Executive Mansion.-
All tho Leaders Present-NothIng Of n De.
nnite Character Decided Upon-scheme for
Remodelling the Governmsae OF New York
City Preseqted-The Feeling in Favor Of
Moderate Measures.
ALBANY. Nov. 80, 1859.
The grand ppw.wow referred to in Peter Bismarck
Sweenys political horoscope was, according to pro.
gramms, held In the Executive Mansion here
tonight. All those invited TO participate from
New York and other localities distant from
the capital arrived here this afternoon,
ana after brief interval assembled tn
one Of the parors OF the Deavan House
for preliminary interchange OF opinions upon the
several important questions that were awaiting final
discussion at the council proper At seven O'Clock
precisely the party left the hotel carriages, In the
midst Of heavy rain storm, for the Executive
Mansion, where they were most cordially welcomed
by Governor Hoffman.
The hour OF meeting was seven, ana It was
somewhat past eleven when tho members OF the
council returned 10 the hotel, SO that it may ne
inferred the consultation was o prolonged one.
A great air Of mystery prevails with regard
to swhat transpied, and, as the proceedings
were entirely private, those present restrained
from violating the condolences or the occasion. 1t is
understood thai there were representatives from
every part OF the State; that all who were ex-
pected attended, with the exception OF
few whose absence was accounted for. Ex-
Governor Seymour was not present. 1t will
be remembered that he sustained serious accident
out West through the cars running OF the track, the
injury being sprain OF the bach, since which time
he has been more or less an invalid. Judge Allen
and Attorney General Champlain were engaged
In the heat OF the great Erie-Susquchanna case
at Rochester. and were also absent. All the other
State of1cers were present. including W. w. Wright,
the new Canal Commissioner The most prominent
OF those present were:-Lieutenant Governor Beach,
Delos De Wolf, Senator Tweed. Mayor Hall, Comp
troer Connolly, Peter B. Sweeny. S. J. Tilden Will
liam Cassidy, Jos. Warren, A. P. Laning, Senator
Nichols, William Pursell, Of the Rochester Union,
and Senator Henry G. Murphy OF Brooklyn.
1t has TRANSFERRED that the meeting was not called
to decide definitely upon measures Of State policy,
but for preliminary consultation the topics 10 be
embraced In the coming message Of the Governor,
and the beginning OF system OF general cOnsulta-
tons throughout the party, which Is TO be the guild
ing policy OF the state administration. Before any
definite action is decided on In regard to legislative
matters or appointments, the members Of both
branches OF the Legislature are to be consulted.
The subject OF appointments did not come up In any
form, though no doubt each gentleman present had
hoped to seize the opportunity to secure Executive
endorsement in advance
1t is reported that the proceedings were opened by
remarks from Governor Hoffman, setting forth the
objects or the consultation and presenting the topics
which engage his attention. ana each subject
presented the views OF the gentlemen were freely
and fully submitted. OF course the democratic
policy being SO clearly defined there were
no discussions on any Of the topics presented. The
discussion embraced the subjects OF the canals and
their improvements the policy Of reducing the tolls
municipal government, involving the republican
commissions, the Registry law. the Excise and
Police Boards. Tne fifteenth amendment was also
considerably discussed with entire unanlnity
In regard to the policy to be adopted In
dealing with it. In regard to New York affairs, 1t
Is understood that gentleman from that city pre-
sented scheme for remodelling the government
and the bills embodyng the requisite changes.
general feeling prevailed in favor OF conserve
can be definitely settled, that the control
OF all the departments referred to. including the
powers now lodged In the various commissions,
Will be devolved upon democrats representing the
party in that CITY, and commended for their execu-
tive abilities and capacity. 1t evident that the
gentlemen at che head Of the republican commissions
may commence preparations for an early departure
thereirom. The utmost harmony and good feeling
prevailed ana the consultation terminated with q
SUPPER when was most cordially participated in
by all the gentlemen present
This consultation Is but the prelude to others Of
like character which will, no doubt, be soon called
together.