New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-02
ALBANY.
from First Pare.

AT the close of his remarks Gov. Eix shook hands
sordiaIly with Gov Tlden, whs replied 40 Follows:
Gov Dfx-It Is he who has completed period OF dis
Sngushed public service, and having gathered all Its
hosors nothing left TO him but TO lay down It's bur
ucns he who is to be truly congratulated on TINS
scea IN cannot stand in this hall TO assume the Chief
Executive trust of the people Of this State now TO Do
transferred by you without my thoughts turning on
him Silas wrighO yoer friend and mine. aud my
fathers, who held 1t In early manhood leone mere 70
his Administration In the interval how vast ana
diversified have the interests become, which are under
che guaralanshpof the State administration 10 puid
up this greet Commonwealth In her pohy
and institutions until they shall become q
greater blessing to all the people within her
jurisdictions, and an example worthy VI 'i
Nation by ether communities Is work TAR SURPRISING
my object OF human ambition. bad hoped 10 pass he
coming Winter IN tho cradle OF ancient literature ana
arts fu the exchange in which undertake duties you
bave no houorably performed, understand that you
mud an opportunity to visit portion OF our own coun-
sry not inferior natural advantages 70 the renowneo
shines II the Old World foctae you on tho pleas
MICS which you may LOOK forward TO by reason OF
your for unae transfer and be- 10 assure you that you
nd your accomplished lady and the other members OF
your family wiz carry with you my warmest wishes lot
your happiness in those reereaons. and In oil your
sutEe.
TIE new Governor spoke slowly and was engaged
iR an evident struggle with his emotions AC tle
reference
broke completely and he was unable for some mo-
nents TO control it sufficiently to proceed, and when
he did SO it was in that were fairly lnaudloe
When he had concluded he extended his hand TO
Gov Dix WHO took it again. and the two conversed
for a moment with great apparent cordlahty. bOth
speeches were received in phegmatlc silence as IN
decd were all the events of the day. The real busi
ness of the OCCASION the administering OF the new
OF iron-elad oath. was then disposed OF win que
solemnitg Secretary of State Wiers ofiiclated and
Gov. TiIJen kissed the book, and Liont-Gov DORIS
heimer followed, while doubtless some OF the
politicians round about wondered what
was the use of making such fuss over
little swearing, when any one of them
could have fulfilled contract FOR a hundred times
the amount in five minutes. Between the per-
sopal Bearing of the two Governors there were strK-
Ing smIarites and strong contrasts. Both STOOD
precisely Of the same hight but the bearing OF the
one was that of the soldier of the other that OF the
civilian The new ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS presented
a marked physical contrast TO both. BIT DOTS
.heimeris a giant. and handsome one
At the conclusion of the brief and unpretentlous
ceremony ex-Gov. Dix was escorted to his home
and Gov. Tden gave reception to the many
handed in tue Executive Chamber. During the al
terpoon and evening Mrs. PeltOn and the ladies OF
the Governors household received callers at bis
home Having welcomed the coming, 1T was only
graceful to speed the parting Governor. and the lOth
Regiment performed that pleasing duty He was
escorted to the afternoon train; a MaJor-Generaff
salute was fired the train rolled away, and
John A. Dix retired TO private life for the last time
. probably.
AN IMPORTANT MOVEMENT IN THE SENA-
TORIAL FIGHT.
STRONG INFLUENCES AT WORK IN WASHINGTON IN
FAVOR OF SENATOR FENTON-AN EFFORT TO BE
MADE TO COMBINE THE VOTES OF THE Liberal
AND ADMINISTRATION REPUBLICANS AND MUIR
PLY DEMOCRATs-THE RESULT, If ACCOM-
PIIsIFEp, EQUAL TO POLITICAL REVOLUTION
THE CHANCES OF THE OTHER CANDIDATES.
.IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUER.l
ALBANY Jan. 1.-The Inauguration took the wind
Sut of the sails Of the Senatorial discussion. Not
but there plenty to spare and the day has been
occupied largely in wringing the Governors hand
and in fluid wishes for q happy New Year. But
though there has been little general discussion, the
day has not been without its discoveries.
Information has come into my possession respect
Ing movement which may change the whole
character q the contest, and have lasting influence
a. national affairs. 1t has to be well under
stood that the Republican leaders IN Washington
are concerned for the future of the party, if
President Grant is not and that they recognize the
necessity Of doing something to win back the voters
who have boon ahenated by the present Admins
traton At to that end it is said on very good
authority that strong influence will probably be
brought to bear the Republicans of this State to
accept Senator FentOn as their candidate in the
hope that in this way their party may show its vii
hngness to man fest conciliatOry spirit toward
Republicans in principle who are no longer
Republicans in name. The names of several leading
members Of the Administration party in Washington
men of high positions in both Houses are mentioned
as sympathizers with this movement, and an old
political rival Of the Senator is said to have very
recently expressed his wish that Nr FentOn might
receive the Republican vote.
There are vast contingencies about such a scheme
The Presidents trustworthy obstinacy might defeat
it entirely, and Republican sentiment in the State
may be found to be so hostile to the proposal that
ii NAV never be openly made but considering the
angry and bitter spirit Of Senator Murphys support
ers the movement is big with possibilities. About
their resentment and determination there be nc
doubt They complain that they have been sighted
m the councils Of the party and treated with
general lack Of consideration and their resolution
expressed yesterday in Eew-York, to join the anti
Tammany caucus here tomorrow night, shows that
she contest is likely to be what Mr.. Murphy has
already predicted. "a fight TO the end.' 1t goes
without saying, that to combine the Liberal and
Administration Republicans and Murphy Demo
Gratis in a vote for Senator Fenton would be mos
extraordinary coalition and would amount in some
of its results to political revolution.
There are so many apparent obstacles In the way
Chat the successful accomplishment of the prosect
would certainly be complete political surprise and
some of these obstacles may be found to be sc
formidable that, as has already been SAID the
scheme may be dropped without a word. But there
Is the best of evidence that the advisabllity Of
casing the Republican vote for Senator FentOn has
been seriously and favOrably discussed ut Washing