The New York herald., 1870-01-21
TIE GOVERNORS APPOINTMENTS.
IHOhmnm's IIeticence and
Good Faith.
Our New City Government in
Preparation.
Proposed Escaoval Of Sing Sing
Prison.

furnishing food for solid reflection. The disorganI
xers OF The democratic party and the republicans
look forward with great hopeulness to the personal
differences and divisions which were to have been
exhibited at the organization OF the Assembly, and
which would spread to the final generalization OF
= sne party. These anticpations were sadly dsap-
pointed. There mystery about the persistent
attitude which Mr.. Jacobs occupied for Speaker
ana the Brooklyn camor that outside people
politicians did not and do not understand
TO this hour. II is naturally reasoned that
n he mad known how fruit!ess his efforts
were TO be, and how dimDutive the results OF
his grand combination 10 appear 1t never would
have been started. To apply the Yankee inquiry,
"Now 1t is done ior why was II begun fory" IL was
evident there were great expectations" behind the
movements.
EVERYTHING HARMONIOUS.
Now that good order aud fellowship have been
restored among those VINO have been contesting
that question, OF course the friendly intercianges
OF social intercourse, the secret has leaked out.
Political secrets like murders VIII out If let alone.
1t has transpred now tnat the hopes OF the
BrookynItes were based upon the sup
posed hostility OF the ruraIites to Tam
many Hall, fed by certain politicians OF
our city, who considered that they were not
In possession of that recognition to which
they were emitted in consequence or the growing
their complaints OF the rural deseron in their con-
test or failure fulfil promises Of such distinguished
representatives the party OF Samuel j. Iiiden and
Josiah T. Miller, and 1t Is even said OF some OF the
State officers elected at the last election. They say
that old grandmother Tilden promised tine Brook
lynites fifteen votes counted out on the forefuger
and thumb OF his left hand. Three times his dexter
finger made the circuit OF that left hand, and II
figures don't lie the magic number was 10 be nf-
faan
(aowing the special election for Senator IN his DIS
trct to go by deault was TO Ian the names OF sap
pose disconent IN the country and 10 organize the
country against the CITY.
JACOBS LADDER
Thus IL was that Jacobs ladder OF fame was con-
structed and thus 1t was through such baseless
visions his dream ended. Tllden did not even
put IN an appearance ana wnen ,ne hie proper tlme @
JOSIAH. wrapped IN his Roman toga mused IN silence
over the inevitable destiny OF mis- conspiracy IL Is
curious TACT that while the Tammany politicians
s.cannuble" ana codde with old Tllden, ana the
cheerlest manifestations Of friendship are made when
tney meet. the OLD gentleman VIII keep on lighting
imaginary adveIsarles with Invisible forces. Last
summer he persisted there was grand con-
pnt him down and leave hun or the slate
committee, ana all that; but when the time came
he was cheek by Jow with the Tamnnany representa-
tives and was awarded his distinguished position
by the lnagnanimity OF the New York leaders.
THE COUNTRY AND THE CITY.
Next too, as l mentioned o few days ago, there
were dssensiOns said to be brewing OF the 1ercest
description among the legislative representatives
~,
never flicker Yet when they came TO their WORK OF
organization they seemed as happy and harmonious
As Elijah Purdy'5 band OF brothers. The Tammany
yeaders came upon the ground, and In a few hours
the Spcakership and CLERK OF the Senate were SET
tied. Tammanys tactics the leaders affirm, are to
be maguan1mous ana CODclllatory In triumph and
never boastful or aggressive through VICTORY. Mr.
JACOBS, the rival candidate for Speaker, has been
treated with high consideration. as you know, and
made chairman OF Ways and Means what may
be called the Chancellor OF the Exchequer OF our
New York House OF Commons ] understand that
ali the Brooklyn men have had their wishes
suited in regard to committees, ana old time union
and harmony prevails.
they have large amount Of rebelous talK and dis
affection and threats OF discord in hours Of repose
and recreation but when the time comes for action
1t somehow happens tnat they always become loyal
and faithful to the standard OF the organization.
always anticipating treason, trouble and disaffec
tion, and preparing war bulletins, until the final
result proves tnat peace regns supreme.
pEMUCnATIu ACTION ON THE FIFTEENTH AMEND.
MENT.
The vigorous power with which the democratic
party marched oil az the beginning OF the session
with repeating the fifteenth amendment and throw
ing down the gauntler TO Congress exnloted ali the
ancient spirit OF the party.
THE GovERNoR's APPOINTMENTS.
This first step of policy beng taken the next of
course was to await the development of the Execu-
tive Chamber In regard to appointments. on TINS
subject speculation mas been rampant put II has
been mere speculation, one remarkable character
lsuc in regard the administration OF Governor
Holman has attracted the attention OF politicians OF
both parties TINS is an entire absence Of any back
per No one knows what the Governor ls going TO
do. All subjects are freely canv by the Cover
with prominent men, and the CLAIMS OF candl-
dates considered III Innuneraoe conferences, but
Governor Holman may be empnatically said to keep
his own counsel. THIS IS q marked departure from
the Old established order OF Things here. In
FentOn's time, Waldo HnGchings, fam Harris, Ben
Field and Company, around the lobbies OF Congress
Hall and the Deevan House, gave MYSTERIOUS utter
ances what his Excellency would do. Ali these
little pOGentatog sat in state IN their temporary par
lors with their little satellites revolving around
n
nuence In eider times Weed was the king dispenser
under CLARK, King and Morgdn. whisper from
Harbor Master and other places were under con.
-sideraton. given early In the morning, was mark
OF high consideration TO the fayorite 10 last him far
Into the night In Seymonr's time John A. Green
and the Mlers and all the host Of small fry " no
claimed MS special confidence paraded the high
0eeled boots OF mystery; aud iurtner back the old
Albany Regency sat, Ike Cardinals In council, adj
mInSferlng behis0ns In their mods OF recognition.
But with Hoffman no. only no one has but one has
the presumption TO assume, influence nor TO know
who is 10 be the coming man IN an Important deal
Unilke FentOn, Hoffman seems TO AVOID any efforts
20 build up a personal party. He nominates men
who IN tue past have been his opponents-men VINO
have no claim In public recognition-as freely as ne
does those who had been his fast friends when he
was growing INTO lame.
WHY DR. CARNoCHAN WAS NOMINATED
EThe nomination OF DR.. Carnochan as Health Onicer
II an illustration or all thls IL the best Office in
his gift. Dr. Carnocnan was neither has physician
nor his personal supporter, Dor even his private
friend. nor lnteed, the intimate oi 1rienu OF LIS
orotner-ln-law's friend. DR.. Carn0chan was simply
ectcd from his pre-eminent qualification as a man
and courtesy for one OF the highest State
posts, 80 long pr0stltuted TO greed and malice.
BANK AND INSURANCE DEPARTMENTS.
The same may be SAID In regard to George W.
Miller OF Rochester, for the Insurance Department.
Mr.. Miller Is lawyer about forty years VI age of
high attanments and proDty Of character. he was
NOT an original supporter OF Governor H6tfInan but
was known as an adherent OF The Sapdford L.
Church branch. He has been q sort OF representa-
Mye OF the democratic young men OF western New
York. Also Mr.. H0nel, Of Bath, Steuben county,
for gnperlntandent or Banging Department. lie
was presented as man Of vast experience as a
banker and OF great probity and decision OF
character, who had affiliated In the past with
remembered as martyr OF the Stantonian dynasty
and ex-senator Beach are additional illustrations
among the recent appointments. We might go
throuQht the tSt with the like results os showing
his determination to consult and trust his party