The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-11
THE UNITED STATES SENAA
TORSHIP.

AMI bE1MOOh aANCEo-IAmmANI HALL -
POSITION.
ALBANY, Jan. 10, 1875.
The present week will decide the contest for
United States Senator in this state. On the 18th
We are to have the democratic caucus, ana tho
next lew days must see earnest work, vigorous
wire.pulhng, and, some whisper, bargain aud sale
OF the true "Ring" type. Yesterday and last night
several politicians from the interior returned to
the field OF battle, and tomorrow will bring back
the full New York delegation and all the men,
bers. Then the seething furnace Of political strife
VIII blaze with renewed force, and the nnal move.
ments OF the Senatorial cooks exclusively occupy
the watchul brains OF our hard worked statesmen.
THE CANDIDATES
Up to the present time only two real. living can.
didates have put in An appearance Tor the place OF
United States SenakOr-Francs Herman, OF Utica,
and Henry G. Murphy, OF Kings. Their qualnca-
rions public history and record are familiar. The
man wnom all fingers pointed the most eligible
after the result OF last November's election
Horatio Seymour-is understood to be absolutely
out OF the race.
Other candidates spoken OF are Amasa J. Parker
General Elijah Ward and Ex-Governor John T.
Hoffman. The latter gentleman, ir is now stated,
never dreamt OF such a candldature and does not
desire the place. General Ward will not press his
claims unless Messrs. Herman and hurphy are out
OF the field. This state OF AFFAIRS narrows down
the fight, then, to the latter two gentlemen. l
have investigated in Albany, as clearly as circum-
stances and time would permit, the relative posi-
tions Of Messrs. Herman and Murphy and their
friends, and below give both sides OF the con-
troversy from each particular standpoint.
JUDGE CHURCH AND HIS FRIENDS
The Church party are becoming more and more
satisfied that the action Of Tammany Hall with
reference to the Senator was inspired by Mr.. John
Kallv n ha pras
dency. The inevitable result OF this would natur.
ally be, they assert, the pacing or the great gov
ernment patronage IN the bands OF Mr.. Kelly.
Ii is claimed that Mr.. Herman, Dy his apparently
frank manner, has endeavored to indicate 10 the
Church interest that he IL TO be no mans man.
Then comes argument to upset this apparent p0-
sltlon. He Is MIR. Kely's candidate and Governor
Tiden's preference. Mr.. Church and his friends
are shrewd and sharp-slghted Tney say we have
found the particular secre OF this peculiar con-.
test The axiom comes in mere most ntting,
NO MAN CAN SERVE TWO MASTERS.
Judge Church Is reported to nave suddenly
awakened, and now appreciates that Herman can
more friendly, as ne must be, to ridden than
to Church, with Tammany Hall and John Kelly De.
mind him. then comes the questlon-wnere Is the
distinguished Ch1ef Justice OF the Court OF Ap-
peas to make sure and sale political landngs
The answer OF some Of his supporters here seems
he has been for some time In political sense-in
the cellar.
Taking this view OF the fight 1t is q very pretty
quarrel rs 1t stands One OF the shrewdest OF our
SLdLe pOutlClaub VINO mas Dceu IOr years IN the
thlckest OF political wrangies. had long CONVEX
saton with me to-day. have embodied his opln-
ions OF the canvass In as concise and striking .
manner as possible. They are as follows :-Gover-
nor iilden, certainly having the strength OF the
position for his friend Herman, ana with his re-
ported capture OF De WOlf OF Oswego, thinks his
plans lmpregnable. Somebody musI move. 1t
does not look as If Mr.. John Kelly or Governor
Tilden meant to do so. Judge Church, not unlike
Governor Seymour in that respect. has coquetted
several times with mis- friends in the State, and
now Is his last opportunity TO exercise some deci-
a n m ne ms IN
doubt. That neither Seymour, Tlden nor Herman
can be used TO aid him IN his ideas for the future
should be palmer to him than to any one else.
Public sentiment to-day IN New York State u
JUDGE CHuRcH's ALTERATIONS
Whatever they may be. II ne allows his opportu.
nifty to drift from him to the hands OF ms op-
future accepted by MIN. Already some OF CnurchS
Trends committed to Herman, see the handwrtt.
ing on the wall y and wonder why the people OF the
themselves to the candidate OF rammany Hall for
United states Senator.
SANFORD f. Churchs friends fear the inevitable
result oil Francis Kernan's success as plainly In
dlcatlng the absolute political destruction OF the
hopes OF their famed leader.
POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SPEAKER INQUIRIES
DEPARTURE.
Some Of the country members remain over here
during the recess. Tney are orlmIui OF
sophiss Their Version Of Speaker ACQUIRES s de-
parture lor New YORK is somewhat novel, and Oc-
casionally not az all Illogical. Mr. MCGUIRE they
say, has been sent Tor to New York Tor the pur.
men VINO have gone to their homes in me
iOnd hope OF bright position and brilliant future
to nnd That the New York visit meant destruc.
ton TO them, after all their boosted independence
Of TamnaGy Hall. some might stand wen with
that institution and thus save themselves from an
ignomnous political slight, but they are few and
lar between. country member remarked to me
to-day that Speaker Mcclure was known to nave
narrated the TACT OF his going TO New York to
suit with Mr.; Jonn Kelly relative to the commit
paraeled IN the history Of the Legislatures tna a
newly elected Speaker should 30 far derogste
from his neaoquarters at the beck anu summons
OF any organized body in the state. Thereare
many members who remained over for econom-
ical reasons who feel very anxious with reference
to TINS unusual procedure on the part OF the
advance aud retreat, thrust and parry. NY own
opinion OF Speaker Mcclure remains unaltered.
scientious and intelligent gentleman WHO VIII
make tue very best selections in filling the various
committees, irrespective OF Mr.. John Kelly, Tam
any other interest at WORK here.
Mr. KERNAN's CANVASS.
AS 10 the actual working and lobbying necessary
IN spirited campaign at immediate headquarters,
there is org anizattOn body OF men at present
here laboring in the interest OF Mr.. Herman The
Kings county men nave cast their banner sauciiy
to the breeze, and the very first night OF their
arrival commenced operations IN earnest. Their
suit Oh rooms Is the most elegant in the Delavan.
The pop Of champagne corks and OdOr OF ''re-
gallas" indicate the locality or a shrine OF poit-
duct in q campaign. The country mind Is easily
beogged witn The smoke OF good cigars. Cham
payne and brilliant cOnverSatiOnalistS not the
worst companions in the world. Mr.. Kernan's
friends mere have not yet developed any OF those
peculiar tactics Tomorrow 1t may be changed.
Ex-Governor seymour Is expected, and, 1t Is said,
Will take active part IN the campaign In behalf OF
Mr.. Herman. The time has positively come when the
Ex-Governor ought to come actively TO the front.
II ne means Mr.. Herman, why let him roll up his
sleeves at once and go to work Tor him.
had lengthy interview with Mr.. Herman on
friday lASC. He entered into u discussion OF the
campaign. in the main onIy intended as a quiet
private chat 1t. may be sale, however, that he
feels confident or success and that he has not yet
seen any real danger in his canvass. Mr.. Herman
Is vigorous IN health and looks remarkably well
high, Intellectual forehead, norid compile xion
gray nair and whiskers closely cut tall and sien-
der form, easy, unassuming and graceful manners.
ne might easily be pointed out among large
crowd as man able to lead and teach. Mr.. Ker-
nan came to Albany Tor the purpose OF attending
to some business In the Court Of Appeals and LETT
Tor his home yesterday.