New-York tribune., 1873-05-07
THE MUNICIPAL WHEEL.

FRICTION WITH TIE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MAY
BLOCK 1.-THE NEXT PRIZES TO BE DRAWN
TOMORROW.
The nominations sent TO the Board of Alder
men by the Mayor Monday were the theme OF
conversation yesterday, not only in political circles Dut
among all classes. It conceded that the nolnina
tons were on the whole exceedingly good The state
ment of the Mayor made to reporter OF THE TRIBUNE
that il the Alderman rejected the nominees the public
would expect that good and sufficient reasons would be
given for such action met with great favor and 1t was
agreed that the Mayors demand was reasonable ana
that the public would strict accountability any
facous majority in the Board which 10 secure their
private ends should reject good men,
With reference the Tax Commissioners, there seems
10 be little doubt that the nomination Of Messrs Wheeler
and Andrews will be confirmed. There are those who
believe that s. D. MOultOn will be opposed. No good
reason is assigned for this rumOr but nevertheless II Is
industriousy circulated 1t is understood that Messrs
Wheeler and MoutOn are intimate with Controller
Green and may be relied to carry ont his policy in all
things and this may in part explain the opposition felt
by those whose hands have been kept out OF the public
treasury by the Controller. There seems TO be no ques
ton that the confirmation of Henry Causen Alderman
10 fill the vacany Occasloned by the death OF Peter
Glsey will be bitterly opposed. There are
are those who say that he will not re-
receive five votes There is bill before the Legsla
ture giving the Aldermen the power TO I'LL all vacancies
in their body whether caused by death or resignation
and several OF the members say that is nothing more
than right that the Mayor should wait until this bill is
disposed Of before making this nomination. IL is also
urged that Mr.. Clausen a candidate for Alderman
last Fall and received small fraction OF the popular
vote 1t is claimed that IL would be manifesty unjust
TO chose him to position when he had so lately been
rejected by the popular vote. These considerations
are sufficient to render the confirmation Of Mr.
Clausen a matter Of grave doubt. With refer
ence 10 the confirmation of Prof. Chandler,
and Dr. Stephen D. Smith, there seems 70 be little diff
ference Of opinion. II is almost universally conceded
that good men have been named, and unless bitter
feeling developed the confirmation OF the Com
mssioners Of Taxes ana Assessments and the Aldermen
there little doubt that the appointment Of the other
candidates will be acQuiesced in with scarcely show Of
opposition. Efforts have been made 10 induce the
Mayor to withhold the Of Dr. Smith, but 1.-THE Oppo
son proceeds from those who, however powerful they
may have been years ago, meet with little cOnside
ration now.
There have been the usual rumors OF combinations
the part certain Aldermen, but they can be traced TO
no definite source. Undoubtedly there are those who
would be willing TO enter into such combination for
the purpose Of obstructing the confirmation Of the
Mayors nominees, with the view TO obtaining advant
ages for themselves and their friends but these do
constitute majority Of the members Of the Board Thus
far all attempts to form working combinations have
failed. The opinion is rapidly gaining ground that
where practicable, select two Republicans and
one Reform Democrat, or, as IN the case of
the Police Board, which is to be composed OF
Fire Commissioners, he win nominate three Republicans
and two Democrats. IL is understood that the Mayor
win at the meeting Of the Board of Aldermen Thurs
day send in the of nominees for either the Police
or Fire Commissioners. It is urged that the Commis
sioners of these departments should be appointed
soon as possible because while matters remain in there
present state an uneasy feeling is created among the
officers and Of the departments and discipline suf
fers.
There were large number OF callers the Mayor
yesterday. Among the more prominent were ThuriOw
Weed. Aldermen Monheimer, Norris and Falconer
George W. Diatse ex Chief Engineer Decker and others
To all questions 10 what he proposed TO do in the
matter Of nominations in the future and which
would be sent in to the Board Of Aldermen tomorrow,
the Mayor declined TO give positive answer alleging
that he had not fairly made up his mind yet whom TO
nominate, and that he had a large number of
under consideration An absurd rumor having been Cir
culated that the Mayor would withdraw the names of
Messrs. Wheeler and Moulton he asked whether
there was any foundation for IT, and replied sarcast
cay Every report you may hear is Of course"
REPUBLICANS FOR OFFICE.
At meeting of the Young Mems Republi-
can Association Of the XXIst Assembly District, held
last exening at Sanger Hail. No. 1874 Thirdaye, the
following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas The new Charter recently passed by the
Legislature In of its features different from the
expressed wishes of the Republican sentiment and be-
heving as IL is the machinery under which our City
Government is TO be reOrganzed, that under is pro
visions as a whole can have economical and honest
administration; therefore, be 10
Res0iped, That his Honor, the Mayor honestly
aud faithfully supported by the Republican party, and
that we Justly expect him TO select his appOintees
among all those who the side Of Reform the
late election and can present hun Republicans who
are worthy OF public trust honest In their devotion TO
the public good, and perseverng their labOrs 20
throw the food OF fraud and corruption sgnay
lishp November
umphant victory Of Grant and Wilson, Dix ana Have
meyer.
Another resolution was passed recommending the ap-
pointment Of Anthony Allaire of the Commits
sioners OF Docks or Of the Charities and Correction
AMERICAN TASTE FOR BRONZEs