The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-26
TILE DEMOCRATIC POLICY.
PETER B. SWEENY'S HOROSCOPE.
The Political SituatiOn---State and
National.
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The Presidential Policy
Analysed.
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THE sERIE B nLL.s
Municipal Reconstruction and
Reform.
POLICE, EXCISE AND LABOR MOVEMENTS
A General Swinging Round the Political
Circle.
The Presidential Policy
Analysed.
THE sERIE e NIL.
Municipal Reconstruction and
Reform.
POLICE, EXCISE AND LABOR MOVEMENTS
A General Swinging Round the Political
Circle.

AZ great deal Of speculation ana considerable
doubt exist in the minds OF Gil classes Of this city
and state az to what the democracy win do with
their late great accession OF political fortune In mat
tors OF State polcy-municipal reconstruction for
the Empire CITY, aud tho local questions relating
to the Excise, Police and Fire departments and
other State appointed boardB-the HERALD, anx-
nous to lay before ts readers the earliest and most
reliable information on the subject, yesterday sent
. reporter to interview the great Peter Bismarck
sweeny. the chief OF the now Tammany Regency.
Our reporter made his way to the headquarters OF
the chiof-the Chamberlains ONCE IN yn3 new Court
House, He states that he found the ante.
room leading the sanctum crowded with the
political candidates that contesting the com
ing charter election, and their CHIEF friends
and supporters, and with many others polti-
cally interested In State matters and In
the local political questions Of the day. The
timer room or sanctum, itself was also filled
with the higher class OF local leaders. all intent on
imparting information or receiving instruction and
ADVICE. momentary glance OF his sharp and bril-
liant satisfied the great Peter that reporter
was not q candidate for onlco claimant for
place. and ne Immediately moved to his side and in
low voice peculiar TO his manner Of speaking. but
pleasing and musical wiihal inquired our reporters
business. Telling him where ne hailed from and the
object Of ns visit-beDg to 'intervlew" him and to
ask few questions with regard to the policy to be
adopted at Albany IN the coming session OF the Le
gislature-Mr. eweeny very blandy inquired why
he OF all the leaders should be appealed to for such
information. Why Iot no said, have called on
Senator Tweed, Mayor Hall or Comptroller ConnollyS
Our reporters modcsty forbade him to indulge in
any very complimentary strain In answer to this
query; but he SAID enough to draw . smile
from the lips ard an extra twinkle from
was almost an assurance that his request for the
interview would be granted. MIR. Sweeny, how
ever did not at once yield the compliance that his
look and smile had promised. He said:-"But. my
dear Mr.. Reporter, am averse to giving any views
Of my own on the political situation for publication.
though the HERALD would certainly be selected by
me as the medium Of publishing such views they
possessed any importance or were OF any value TO
the readers OF the HERALD" Here was an oppor-
tuniy that even reportorial modesty could not
look, and with confident smile reporter begged
70 assure Mr.. Sweeny that no other Of the leaders
of the party could furnish any Information near 80
valuable - he himself could. With another OF his
blandest smiles and still brighter twinkle Of the
eye Nh. Sweeny succumbed to the compliment He
said:-'Well then, call again at three r. n, and
wnl endeavor to make time for you to Interview
I'LL you get all the information you seek so far as
can give It TO you. But" he continued, lyon must
not connect my name with what you publish,
but give the matter as the statements Of democrat
and let the Information 90 for what It ia worth.n
Our reporter did not specially agree to this but hur
Eied from the presence before pledge WAS asked
from him.
At the appointed time our reporter returned to
the sanctum OF the chief and still found him busy
engaged with the ever cor.lng and moving crowds
OF politicians. He Of once cleared himself Of the
imp0rtunato applicants and OfIlce-seekerA and,
beckonina to our reporter, left the lower ONCE and
repaired 10 private room on the ioor above. This
u Mr.. Sweeny's retreat when ne holds councils with
the more ruAted and talented leaders OF the party.
Tho room ia handsomely and luxurantly lifted up
with sofas. tempting lounges and soft easy chairs,
whereon sybarite might repose; also green-baized
table on which were quill pens, inkstands, paper
cutters pen handles and all the materials Of literary
work. Lighting fragrant Havape and handing one
TO the reporter VINO laid It aside till after the inter-
view was got through with, Mr.. Sweeny took seat.
We took our notebook and the interview CON-
menced, Mr.. Sweeny submitting to our examination
and answering all our questions in the lreest and
klndliest manner. The interview was as follows
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS OF THE POLITICAL .SITUA-
TIOS.
REpoRTER--I desire, Dir. Sweeny, TO ascertain for
the HERALD what policy II any, has been decided on
BY the democratic parry In the STATE especially III
reference to the recovered municipal powers OF this
city.
SwEENY-No policy has been finally decided
on as yet There has been only on Informal inter-
change OF Views among the leading men OF the state,
but the plan of municipal reconstruction has not yet
been marked out. The victory OF the last election
was substantial conquest-we have captured all
the srongholds OF the enemy, with all their materials
OF war, especially in this city. IL was quietly &C
compisLed by q ''stl huntn aud the fun measure
by either side. We may be said to have captured
everything but the standards OF the enemy-thos'
would be OF little use to US 1t gives Us great Oh
portunty for long lease OF power In the State, ant
TO lay substantial foundation Tor the democratic
party OF the country. IL Is great opportunity 9ul
It Is at the same time great responsibility. Thii
responsibility we must LOOK straight in the face and
keep Ia anxious regard. We Will be held justly &C.
countable for the government In the city and the
State and all our acts must be ap2bc OF Inc closest
scrutiny ana investigation. Tho republican press
have already served us with notice OF trial.
COUNCIL FOR CONSULTATION CALLED BY GOVERNOR
HOFFMAN TO MEET AT ALBANY NOVEMBER So
REPoRTER-How IL IL proposed 70 meet tnis respon'
swixNY-On this point there is very clear nm.
Demanding In the party AL our movements are
TO be made deliberately ana the fullest consdera
zion. the success which has been achieved and the
consequences belong 70 the whole party Governor
Holman. from his position. Is the onicia head OF
and viii Dc actualed by no narrow policy. lie rep.
resents and belongs TO the whole state and VIII
consult no special Interest or locality regard 70
tations TO leading men Of the state TO meet at
Albany on the soth inst. for consultation.
REP0KTER-Can You give me an idea As TO who are
invited 70 this grand 20 w-wowS
SwREHY-Not by authority. But have learned
enough to know tnat they VIII DC sucn mon ~ ex-Sov-
0rnor Seymour, Lieutenant Governor Beach, Wil-
liam Cassidy Of the Argus, SANFORD E. Church. or
some representative OF HIN, Samuel j. Inden,
Henry G. Murphy, Comptroller Alien, Attorney Gen.
eral Champlan secretary OF state Nelson Treasurer
Bristol. Engineer Richmond, composing the state
officers; Grand Sachem Tweed, mayor Hall ana
Comptroller Connolly, from our city; Warren ana
Others, OF BuITao; Augustus Schell and Others
equally prominent from different parts OF tue State
nave Rlvea names enough TO Indicate the char
acter OF The men who Will ue col ell Into the council,
and the broad ground which VIII be covered
hkPoRTBR-Wiil not such q meeting create Jea
tatves2
swEENy-No. To invite all the members OF the
ing. and those gentlemen Will be duly consulted and
nave their influence recognized when they come to
Aipany. l9e preliminary meeting must necessarily
uc hmneu - enlarged from time % time. BeaIdes,
sne dcmocratlc party was mover In such harmonious
accord, free from jeaouses and disputed claims for