The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-18


10 what Is right In the premises.
The Governor then asked II ex-Judge Emott was
a member Of the committee and regretted ne did
not see MN here to-day. General Dix replied that
Mr. Emoit had very important duties 10 attend to
In New York, and could not come.
THE GovERMOR DOES NOT SEE MS WAY CLEARLY.
The Governor stated that some days ego ne had a
consultation with Judge Emott on this subject ami
the Judge expressed the opinion tnat he Governor
Honman) had no authority which ensbled him to do
anything In the matter lie had listened attcntively
10 the address and remarks, and could not see what
specific, within the limits Of his authority, they
asked OF him.
sALoaoN wARlIRE AND THE GOVERNOR READY ron
EMER6EN les.
Ex-Governor SALoMoN suggested that trouble
might be apprehendei any day in New York, and
tnat the Governor might, in anticipation OF such
event take military possession OF the city To this
the GOV rn0r replied that he had already taken
some preliminary steps III order that he might be
informed promptly OF any threatened disorder and,
IL any should occur, the citizens might rest assured
u woud ne put down by all the power not only OF
all the facts TO be as stated is it not clear that
stop has been put to further plundering by the APP
pointment OF Mr. Green as Deputy Comptroller
GHEEAfs FRAlb TENURE or OFFICE.
Judge PiErREroNr replied yes, but he held the
appointment BY 80 frail tenure that they did not
feel perfectly secure.
THE GoyERSoR WANTS THE COMMITTEE TO BE MORE
SPECIFIC.
Governor HOFFMAN replied, then you have the
injunction Of the courts to rely upOn. These two
facts then certainly render any revolutionary action
any portion Of the people lie continued, that the
committee should be specific, and point out him
where ne had power to apply remedies. He then
tary possession OF the city, and by arbitrary and
unlawful exercise OF power TO nut out the present
local officers and put new officials IN their placer
Judge PIERREpONT replied no the committee
were not prepared TO ask anything more than
was specified In their written address.
MISTAKEN IDEAS IN SOME QUARTERS.
Governor HOFFMAN thought mistaken IDEAS pre-
ernor independent OF the Legislature. The consUiu-
ton provides for the election by the people OF
prescrbcs the limits upon the Governors authority.
The city CHARTER expressly repeats the law authoriZ-
ing the Governor to remove any local officer. In
undertaking 10 remove local officers he would begin
by violating the law and the constitution. The pro-
vision OF our constitution requiring the Governor TO
see that the laws are faithfully executed is precisely
like that In the constitution Of the United states,
and yet when President Johnson removed the
Secretary Of War This act was made one of The first
grounds OF his impeachment. alleging that he had
violated his oath 10 see that the laws were exc
cuted-tho law Iorbiddng the removal OF that
officer
Tnc GOVERNOR said the topic Of suspension had
been brought to his notice beOre and asked the
committee II II should prove that he mad power Of
suspension and should exercise It, were they ready
to suggest who had power to I'LL the places thus
Judge PIERRRrONT replied they had not thought
Of the matter. and had no suggestions to oner.
SALOMON HAS RIOT on THE BRAIN.
Governor sALoMoN wished 10 suggest that there
NAV be revolution riot In New York City at any
time, instgated by the men now In power: Your
duty would be PLAIN to take charge Of the city and
protect the lives and property Of its citizens.
Governor HOFFMAN replied, n such an emergency
should arise he would be FULLY prepared to act He
was opposed TO bringing the military and civil pow
ers INTO conc OF TO r ne o use OF e "a
home: that he was opposed TO the exercise OF
arbitrary executive power &C any time. the Attor-
indepen lent OF him. but he iel warranted in saying
that the Attorney General would aid the committee
M XnrE nn n nrIl
and restoring the good name Of The city SO far his
oifcial power enabled him to do We would advise
HIM TO do so and TO
SELECT CHARLES o'coSoR
as counsel TO assist him. Mr. Conor was the
one can doubt tnat IL Mr., VConor be CHOSEN tue
WORK will be well and wisely done.
ELECTION fRAli's AFrRlhENDtn.
The comWittee all appeared 70 acquiece In this as
Nh Mr.. BAnRErf sand suppose We inform you that
gross frauds are contemplated az she comins. cleo
lion. lie nad been informed that two police captains
had been removed because OF their known oppos-
tion 10 all wrong doing, and others appointed In
their stead Who are known 10 be In the interest OF
/ THE GovERSoR WAISTS FACTS.
Governor HofrNAN suggested that this
vague statement 10 Justify action on his part; chat
rs tney are that when new facts were presented he
would act upon them.
Attorney General CHAMPLAlN then remarked that
lie mad received no application OF any kind In refer
authorize any suit action in the name OF his ofce
that might be approved by Charles OConor, and he
wonid to-day write letter 10 him. asking him TO
act IN the matter.
Judge PTERRErosr said mat he knew the COM
mittee would pay The expense OF employing Mr..
OConOr.
Governor HOFFMAN replied, that 1t would not be
right that private citizens should b. called upon To
Genera's office sufficient for an adequate compen.
sation 70 such man az Mr.. oConor: but he had no
doubt the Legislature would promptly make pro-
vision for the expenditure, when would certainly
gest in what way any proceeding should be CON-
mencedg
70 when me Governor replied that the ATTORNEY
Attorney General remarked that Mr. OConor was
the best Judge OF what was to be done
CONFIDENCE SHOULD BE RESTORED.
Mr.. STEBBINs then remarked, that confidence
should be restored as promptly as possible, as many
parties were disposed, In the present condition OF
things TO withhold payment Of their taxes, whereas
IT was necessary that all payments due should How
promptly into the city treasury between now aud
January. At this time negotiations Tor carrying on
the city government are very difficult aud must nc
he restored by the action oil the Governor on tile
Courts.
troilers's Department In the hands OF Mr. Green,
there could he no fear Of the moneys that went INTO
the cits treasury being applied 10 other ,nan egi,i-
mate purposes, and IL was the duty Of every good
citizen 10 encourage the prompt payment Of All
lakes and other moneys due. lie did not think any
one, under present circumstances, would withhold
his taxes, unicss, perhaps, for the reason that he
thought he could do better with the money in the
present state OF the money market.
TIE committee admitted the importance OF what
the Governor suggested on this point, aud assured
him they would use every means 10 encourage tue
disposition to.uphod and strengthen the treasury
u the city. One OF the committee remarked tnaJ
lie feared a riot on election day.
The Governor replied, lie had not known any cleo.
ton NJ many wears about wnicu tear hid not been
expressed: that they cane nearer 10 disturbance of
the peace al tie last election Than they are likely 10
Tor some years 10 come: tnat he believed The coming
election would nc pcaceabc, orderly and honest !;
nor was he able To see or learn from all Tie inquiries
lie made IN New York that the ans Likelihood
al DISTURBANCE of the public peace before that In
conclusion the Governor treasured the committee
That he would do everything IN his power Ia ~ecure
prompt investigation of alleged apu ,es aud
rccton OF existing evils.
wH. ocuN0Hs COMMISSION.
The following letter was handed the Committee
, for Mr. nt onur,--
ALBANY, Oct L., 1871.
Hon. CHARLES pta>oR:-