The New York herald., 1874-12-06
VANCE and TIE POLITICIANS.
Rumors Of Removals, Changes and Resigna.
tiOnS In the Departments.
IS THERE ANOTHER CONSPIRACYe
The Custom House Said To Be at Work
Candidates for the Places of Oommis-
noners Laimbeer and Gardiner.


motion as to changes and reslgnations in the diff
ferent departments. Politicians, particularly Of
the custom House stripe, see splendid opporl
tunity for municipal revolution in their favor.
Mr.. Thomas O. Acton, Mr.. John ]. OBrien, Mr..
Jackson s. Schultz and others OF the republican
camp, have had frequent interviews within the
past few days with Mayor Vance. The latter is
known to be strict party man. anxious for the
success OF the republican organization. He has
strenuously opposed all attempts up to the pres
ent to induce him to make sudden changes In the
departments. ''My course, !" he promises "will pe
q conservative one.n Then there is q provision.
II changes are preferred, or the law requires i'm.
mediate measures, Of course Mr.. Vance promises
to act.
For the past few days speculation was rife
around the City Hall Mayor-elect wickham re,
mained closeted recently with Mayor Vance fo1
some time. Politicians said the visit was intended
to talk over the political situation. party
quiet talk and philosophy. II all the Commission
ers were induced to resign and administration
republicans put in their shoes, then what nicd
position for Mayor Wickham He would nnd him
self the 1st OF January virtually at the head o
q city government, all the important officials ,O
which were politically opposed to him. Then the
chances Of removal for cause would be exceedingly
slim, as the republicans propose to have some o
their best men appointed, pursuing careful and
discreet course in the administration OF their al
fairs. The only hope for Tammany Hall and thl
democracy, then, arises in the Legislature j
amendments in the charter. But 1t Is not all ceaI
sailing BY any means Tor the democracy at thd
State capital. There is a good democratic ma|
jority In the Assembly, democratic Governor
but what about the Senate? There is repubncaA 4
majority In that body. Can any one be bought
overa Will log-rolling and wire-pulllng accom-
plish the necessary resulta Time will tell.
WHAT MAY HAPPEN.
These speculations occupied the attention OF ouj
City Hall magnates yesterday. Some gentlemen
unfriendly to the new Mayor, gave excellent red
sons why this programme should be carried On 4
They insisted that Mr.. Laimbeer's resignation al
one Of the Commissioners Of Charities and COD
rection had been agreed upon some time since
part Of the old plan ventilated two weeks ago In th
columns OF the HERALD. 1t is positively asserte!
that Mayor Vance will attempt to carry out thI
programme. h
Commissioner Van Mort was nrst to feel I'll
oficial axe and to be succeeded by Sidney
Kay. James O. Garter was to receive the place
Corporation Counsel Smith. Laimbeer and SteI}
were the only two to leave the Commission
Charities and Correction. while Bowen, Thurlo 4
Weeds appointment was not to be touched.
the Fire Department Hatch meant to prefN
charges against his coylfreres Perley and Van Cot
Budd, OF the Department Of Docks, was doomeE i
Westervelt to be retained. Duryee and Disbecke
OF the Police Commission. were to receive ord
that their services are no longer required. "
BY making these removals the Custom Htu1
party must come to the front, in securing all u
offices for their particular clique.
MOVEMENTS OF THE FUTURE. I'M
But now come sage representations for I'll
future. VIII Mayor Vance move and carry oil
this programme with renewed energy and astuf
nessi This is the cry OF the politicians. Some 81
"Yesn others say mo-" The gentlemen In I'll
Affirmative are mainly in the democratic inferred
They feel that dangerous opportunity-dangd
ous to their side OF the house-has arisen. TIL
re publican party has been routed, cannon spik Il
and former fags OF victory trailed in the du
There is nothing but gloom and darkness in t
Hround IN cg and STATE vance sna
the guns ThurlOw Weed has Deen to see hi n
tom" Acton and number OF the boys from
'Sa has been to visit him. &ill he succumos
needs OF party require 1t. No matter what tX
people think, shere must be change and that
speedy one.
meanwhile city politicians caucus, prognostica3|
and dissemble. Mayor Havemeyer was yesterd
laid away in his grave, but already the cry g0{
up, 1.-THE King is dead-L0ng live the King"
THB DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS.
The most important city departments are,
course, the Police Commission, the Public Worf
and Comptrollership. AS the Police Commission
now constituted, In political sense, all the mel
bels may be put down as democrats. with the
with the democratic party as late as 1859. In II
year he Is reported to have presided at den%
cratic meeting IN IT. 5 street t He m ls
pubcans, Duryee V0orhis and Matsel have I
ways been democrats, though not act}
icatlon has been the main objection
them by both parties. The Police CommlsstoUt
have great deal OF power; IT'D They an control
Having the appointment or election fnspectQ
the selection OF polling places and other machine
decision Of a political contest. Wine the Ri
was IN power the Police commission was US
as medium for false counting
1t will be proposed in the next Legislature
divide up the Department Of Public Works al
existed formerly, making the Croson Board an
department, as 1t now stands, is immense.
though Commissioner Van Mort Is republican,
is said not to stand well with the Custom Hol
party They do not look upon him as stI
party man, and speak their minds very freelyl
this head Taking this view Of the case there
Vance should that gentleman initiate the remot
programme. The Mayor Is described s as strq
partisan IN politics. and VIII iuIy recognize
Comptroller Green has lost warm and Il
full friend in the late Mayor Havemeyer. PoF
clans now shake their heads when asked as to
chances OF retention under the present or
coming re0tDse. "Why,n they say. 1.-The man |
SO much trouble pouring down upon MIN, ana
created so many butter enemies, that ne IS 10Y
to 90 under" Then, again, the more conse1
tive assert that he has one great lever-power
mind him-Governor Tlden-who Will stand by
in every emergency.
THE VACANCIES.
Should Mr.. Laimbeer insist upon his resignat4
and it In accepted by Mayor Vance, Mr.. Saleny
W ales, II is understood Will receive the poslq
In place OF the lately deceased Dock ComH
sioner Gardiner, Mr.: William Aioertson y nG
TO be appointed. Mr.. ADertson Is q promtnt
repub blican and an extensive carriage mercha
When M. John Kelly ran for Sherin first tlmel
gentleman was his opponent on the republic
ticket.
representative tnat one OF the most pr0minent
our city of1ctas win resign next week. In lac
Was also stated that he mad already purchased3
ticket Tor Europe and would leave on an extenA
pleasure trip within q lew days.
Mayor Vance did not 60 to hts once IN the
Hall yesterday. The answer OF the Commisss
ers OF Charities and Correction to the commnM
x,o oontf fhav nv tho Ma tn 01oftn