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


CALM VIEW OF THE SITUATION BEFORE THE
CoNTEsr-KERNAN's, CHURcHs, MURPHYs
AND sEYMoUR'S CHANCES-TAMMANY HALLS
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, and tho
next few days must see earnest work, vigorous
wIre-pulling, 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 seethng furnace Of political strife
VIII blaze with renewed force, and the nnal move.
ments OF the Senatorial cooks exclusively occupy
the watchu brains OF our hard worked statesmen.
THE CANDIDATES.
Up to the present time only two real living cane
didates have put In An appearance for the place OF
United States Senskor-Francis Herman, or Utica,
and Henry G. Murphy, OF Kings. Their qualifca-
tions public history and record are familiar. The
man to wnom all fingers pointed as the most eligible
after the result or 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 candidature 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 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 inspire ed by Mr.. John
Kelly in the interest Of Mr.. Tden Tor the Presi.
dency. The inevitable result OF this would natur-
ernment patronage In the bands Of Mr.. Kelly
IL is claimed that Mr.. Herman. Dy his apparently
frank manner, mas endcav0red to indicate the
Church interest that he II TO be no mans man.
Then comes argument TO upset this apparent po-
Tiidens preference. Mr.. Church and his friends
are shrewd and sharp-slghted. rney say we have
found the particular secret OF this peculiar con-.
test. The axiom comes In mere most hitting,
NO MAN CAN SERVE TWO MASTERS.
awakened, and now appreciates that Herman can
not be for Nlden and Church both. With Herman
to Church, With Tammany Han and John Kelly ,u oe
hind him, then comes the Question-wnere Is the
peas 70 make sure and sale political iap d M
The answer OF some Of his supporters here seems
TO be that Sanford E. Church VIII remain where
THE GENERAL OUTLOOK
Taxing this view OF the fight 1t is very pretty
quarrel as 1t stands. One OF the shrewdest Of our
State politicians, who has been for years In the
satiOn with me to-day. l have embodied his opln-
ions OF the canvass IN as concise and striking
nor iiden, certainly having the strength OF the
position for his friend Herman ana with his re-
pans impresnabe. someSody ST mSss moSs ms
does not look as II Mr. John Kelly or Governor
Tiiden meant to do So Judge Church, not unlike
several times with mis- friends in the State, and
now V his last opportunity TO exercise some deci
sion Of Character. That he has 1t no one seems to
doubt That neither seymour, Tlden nor Herman
can be used to aid him 10 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 ASPIRATIONS.
Whatever they may be. II ne allows his opportu.
nifty to drift from him to the hands OF ms Cd.
ponents. the iault must be with him and the
future accepted Dy him. Already some OF Cnurchis
friends committed to Herman, see the handwrtt-
State Of New York decline At present to comm
themselves the to the candidate OF rammany Hall for
Sanford T. Churchs friends fear the inevitable
result oil Francis kernan's success as plainly In
dlcatlng the absolute political destruction OF the
hopes oil their famed leader.
POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SPEAKER A'GUIRRs
DEPARTURE
during the recess. Tney are orlmlul OF wise
sayings dire prognosticatiOns and peculiar philo-
parture for New York IS somewhat novel, and Oc-
casionaily not At all illogical. Mr.. MCGUIRE, they
pose pos; Of arranging his 'c Committees 'ne Manu-
men VINO have gone to their homes in :he
iond hope Of bright position and brilliant future
IN the Legislature Will return here Tuesday
to hnd That the New York visit meant destruc-
tlon TO them, after all their boasted independence
OF Tammacy Hall. some might stand well with
that institution and thus save themselves from an
ignomnious political slight, but they are few and
to-day that Speaker MCGUIRE was known to nave
nara ted the TACT OF his going New York to CEN
Tees why" sald this gentleman, "a" Mt 'G IS an.
paraleled IN the history Of the Legislatures that
from the dignity Of ofrlciai position Is to deparr
from ms he&0quarters at the beck and summons
AMY Who BODY IN Se state
teal reasons who feel very anxious with reference
to TINS unusual procedure on the part OF the
Thus the gossipers and SPECTATORS prophesy.
advance aud retreat thrust and parry. NY own
believe him to be Q thoroughly honest, con-
scientious and Intelligent gentleman, who WIN
committees, irrespective OF Mr.. John Kelly, TAM
many Hall: the Canal Ring, the Church party or
any other interest at WORK here.
Mr. KERNAN's CANVASS.
AS to the actual working and lobbying necessary
IN a spirited campaign at Immediate Headquarters,
there IS no org anzattOn or body OF men at present
here laboring IN the interest Of Mr.. Herman. The
Kings county men have cast their banner sauciy
to the breeze, and the very first night OF their
arrival commenced operations IN earnest. Their
suit OF rooms is the most elegant in the Delavan.
The pop Of champagne corks and 0dOr OF ere.
gallas" indicate the locality or Shrine OF poit-
Cal hospitality and welcome. This Is useful con-
duct in campaign The country mind Ii easily
beiogged VAIN The smoke OF good cigars. Cham
payne and brilliant cOnversatOnalistS are 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 60 to work for him.
had lengthy interview with Mr.. Herman on
Friday last. He entered into discussion Of the
campaign. In the main only Intended quiet
private chat 1t. may be sale, however, that he
feels confident or success anu that he has not yet
seen any real danger IN his canvass Mr. Herman
Is vigorous IN health and looks remarkably we'll
gray nar and whiskers, closely cut, tall and slen.
der form. easy, unassuming and graceful manners.
he might easily be pointed out among large