The New York herald., 1869-09-08
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.
New York State POlltics-The Democratic
state Ohicial Organ Rebuking New York
City fTammany) Democrats.

| New York State Politics-The Democratic
/ state Omcial Organ Rcbukins New York
City fTammnny) Democrats.
From the Albany Argus democratic state official
Organ), Sept ..
We notice in some OF the democratic papers dis
position to discuss questions OF party organization
IN vndictlve spirit. Thus while the State Com
mittee, without opposition from New York and
almost UNANIMOUSLY, located the next convention
syracuse. fnd the democratic paper there reflect
city democrats. 1t tells us that Tammany has
already Governor Hoffman, &c., and should restrict
her claims to influence to narrower bounds. Now,
Governor Hoffman does not belong to the metrOpOli-
longs 70 the democracy Of the whole state. If the
vention OF 1858 he would equally have been nomi-
mated and elected.
But it is unjust to reproach the democracy of the
city with claims to inordinate influence. II repre-.
sentation IN our State conventions were based upon
the number OF party votes IN each locality-as 10
done IN republican conventions and IN some county
conventions OF bOtn partles-New York would have
more tlan thirty, to for Onondaga. AS 1t Is New
York has seventeen to four for OnOndaga.
We adhere to the present system, which places
the minority and majority districts upon an equal
lty and which recognizes this equality In the choice
members Of State committees &c. But while 1t re-
mains and no one asks to disturb It, let us not accuse
spirit.
Equally unnecessary is the outcry raised IN New
York demanding that Mr.. Belmont shall resign his
place as chairman Of the National Committee and
give Way to Mr.. Tweed. The National Committee
can hardly be said to exist for 1t VIII probably not
II Mr.. Belmont should resign In the meantime and
some State convention name Mr. Tweed for his
place. that would not make the latter chairman OF
the National Committee That body is composed of
one member from each State, and the next chair
man may be chosen from Onio, or Indiana or Cali
IOrnia.
versleS upon the party
The system OF representation in democratic con-
ventlons is SO adjusted as to correct abuses They
cannot long stand II they once give rise to just
a way. however, as to become caamitous. We have
only 10 go back few years to find the precedent OF
attack the Individuals inspire jeaousies, mark out
| men for prescriptions, and the democratic party
wiii soon cease @ 70 quarfei @ rel LOT viii have nothing
paralysed. 1t wall not err, because 1t will to
| live and move.
Tammany Society and Other New York
| lAeteors as Seen Through Chicago Spec.
tacles-The Impudence Of Outsiders.
| The Chicago Observation-Disclosures to talk
| saucy about few OF our local weaknesses as
| follows:-
The Tammany ring now composed OF representa-
tves OF the Erie Railroad and the Tammany Society,
Will probably succeed IN Ousting Belmont from the
chairmanshlp Of the National Executive Committee
This ring having, through fraud. made successful
by the free use OF other peoples money and the
rIble pressure which corporations employing large
numbers OF men know too well how to bring to BEAR
subugated the executive, legislative and judicial
branches OF the state government to Its rule,
aspres to the control OF national AFFAIRS. The
tralization Of the power OF the democratic party in
New York would under any aspect OF the case be
an important event. but when 1t s likely be Gen.
tered In the hands OF the most unscrupulous ring
that existed in that wicked city, viewed 10 the
hight OF Its immense power for evil, 1t challenges
with an unusual emphasis the attention of
everybody at all thoughtful OF the country's future
good One OF the chief dangers to this country lies
IN the increasing ability Of few men, into whose
hands the ralroads-now fast becoming the para
mount means Of commerce-are falling, 10 control
legislation by corrupt means Should the great
capitalists whom the government has sngularly
made the largest landowners In the world,
and who control the Pacific roads, present
and prospective, form political alliance with
the railroad political kings who now, In New
York, plan empire, we may expect to see
future lobby at Washington that will carry almost
any measure that 1t espouses. Hence the attempt OF
Tweed, sweeney. Fisk and their con1reres get rid
OF Belmont points the country to no uncommon
danger. or course 1t Is OF no manner OF conse-
Quence whether Belmont or any other democrat be
chairman OF :he National Executive Committee but
| ,t is OF consequence that the Tammany- Erie ring
may have power TO rule in the matter.