The New York herald., 1871-11-27
lHR POLITICAL PROSPECT.
words of, Wisdom from the
:. Capital.
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Gov. HOFFMAN Oh THE SITUATION.
Peculation Must Cease in the
State and Nation.
A Statesman Wanted to Lead and Not
Bnndy Follow Cabinet Ministers.
Chief Justice Church's Patriotic
Utterances.
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THE DEMOCRACY NOT DEAD YET
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Too Soon to Talk Of q Leader -Educa-
tion First, tho Man After.
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The Mission Of the Independ-
ent Press.
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oEsnts oinoeholders Denounced a. Psculators
Chief Justice Church's Patriotic
Utterances.
THE DEMOCRACY NOT DEAD YET.
Too Soon to Talk Of . Leader -Kduca
tion First, tho Man After.
The Mission Of the Independ-
ent Press.
uEant's 0Alceholders Denounced ~ Psculators
and Bribe-Taksrs- Grant - Big Devil
- ANY, but Takes His Brides in
Less Objectionable Shape.


q ANY, but Takes His Brides in
Lsss Objectionable Shape.
x@fr ALBANY, Nov. 26, 1871.
On the eve Of the meeting OF the Legislature
there u here considerable speculation as to what
The republicans, who have such handsome ma.
iority fare going to do about it." The general
belief among the politicians Is that the session
viii be long and exciting one, in which the repuo-
Means themselves on manv questions likely to come
before them will be at cross purposes There are
already here casually few lobbyists feeling the
public pulse, and politicians, discussing and COM
bining for
THE ELECTION OF A SPEAKER,
which viii be the first battle OF the year. The
impression seems general that the test OF strength
between Alvord OF the salt district, and Huested,
OF Westchester, will be close, and upon 1t depends
much Of the patronage. Other names are men,
toned for Speaker; but the belief s that one or the
other Of these gladiators who In the last Leglsla
ture fought for the leadership OF the party Will be
the choice. tAte
The peoplewho anticipate rich harvest OF green
backs from the lnnux OF politicians are setting
their houses In order for their accommodation, and
boarding houses are being opened in all quarters
contiguous to the State House.
In view Of the present condition Of political par
oos lto-day called upon
TWO OF OUR ABLEsr STATESMEN
and give you the result IN the form OF conversations
A. write from memory DO not claim to give the
precise language OF the Governor and the Chief
Justice; but think you Will fnd the interviews
faithful index Of their sentiments upon the subjects
touched upon. '.. att
GOVERNOR uoYFxAN ON THE SITUATION.
Entering the Executive once about nvc O'Clock
ibis evening approached one Of the Governors
polite aids and inquired for HIS Excellcncy.
RE b In. sir, but he Is very busy engaged upon
bn forthcoming Message and cannot well be seems
''But am very anxious TO see him." remarked,
presenting my card, 'Nnd wound IKE to trespass
spon his tame for few minutea"
The aid Withdrew into the inner once ana . mo-
nent later threw open the foldingdoor. and stood
N the presence Of
new Yonxs rorulAs oovKRNoR.
His Exccllcncy was seated ct his dcsK, pen In
hand and scattered over the desk were largo
aumber or State reports manuscripts and memo
randa.
Rising. Ills Exceliency reached over the desk,
md, warmly grasplng my hand expressed his plea
sure At meeting HBRALD correspondent. After
answering inquiries about newspaper men and the
condition Of affairs In your city, approached him
vpon
III have called, Governor, to chat with you upon
the situation OF affairs. understand you are busy
engaged upon your Message, hnt have, ncverthe
lsss trsspassed upon your time, knowing that your
views at this time vim be read with attention"
.sWel rsaily," said he, smiling ut Is almost too
soon teGpeax Of politics. The smoke Of battle hos
ret scarcely cleared away and people have not had
lmc TO form settled convictions. the late defeat Of
the State ticket Of the democracy was an event not
uOor for md IND v1ut d0v hnf n n
elccuon was sangunc OF It's success The result
has surprised everybody, and people have had
scarcely timo to draw conclusions or form
opinions"
s.But, Governor, b there no movement on foot to
rcorganize the party OF the state and natonf II Is
umored that some such thing is contemplated and
would like to learn your views.n
"No; II there H. am not aware OF It. Indeed,
have conferred but little with politicians. and. have
not been In New York since the election. l have
met persons from the rural districts who have busi
ness IN the courts aud departments, but have heard
VI no movement foot to direct the future course
Of the party In the State.n
"H0w ABOUT NATIONAL AFFAIRS, GovRRNoRf
It has been positively asserted that an effort is
being made to unite the democrats and republicans
opposed to the present administration upon
ticket with view OF defeating General Grant, Do
you know anything Of ttr'
lido not, although II mag be under considera-
ton"
II was yesterday informed By distinguished
state politician that such was under sdysement
and that the proposition comes from republican
sources opposed to Grants reelection" !"
'It 10 possible; bat nave not been consulted on
the natter"
"Governor." said l. after q pause. 'whas Is your
OpinlOn OF what 10 termed
THE PASSIVE POLICY
( Q, allowing the republicans opposed to Grants
administration to nominate statesman to whose
aandard can be rallied tine full democratic sup
posts'
"Well, sir,r said ne, speaking slowly, as though
weighing the force OF each word, s'rhe time has
como In our history when we want at the head OF
shs government statesman such a. we have not
had within my recollection. There are
STILL sTArEsAEN IN THIS COUNTRY
Who could rescue the government from the perils
that besss H. believe honestly that very yes q
vsy large majority OF tine people Of this country are
opposed 70 General Grant nlng the once Of Chief
Magistrate OF the nation for another term, and we
ought TO nnd statesman who could defeat him.
Ihis administration has not met the expectations OF
the people The time has come when we want
when the masses demand
-. GREAT REFoRMs.n
Ah Excelency paused for moment, and con-
nnued. "rhere Is q feeling rife among the people
'0a' union Of all honest men, or those opposed 70
cossupuon' - desirable and It Is perhaps, advis-
sole 'nas 70 accomplish the defeat OF the present
parry ~ power
FUSION SHOULD DE YoRnRp
VIVID such motive even II some be compelled to
eacr1co for time their feelings OF feal,v m marty
The democrailc party Is stin a power in the land,
sna @ cannos ioTfet ns principles; but I say, per-
naps Wouo ne wise and patriotic and de-
Sraole. IN the cause Of honest government. 70
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