The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-07
THE STATE CAPITAL.

nEEkLLloN AND DIsQUIETUDE IN TIE DEMO
CRATIC CAMP-DIssATIsFAcTIoN WITH THE
APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL PogTER-TAM-
MANY LIKELY TO FALL TO PIEcEs-cHANCEs
OF THE PASSAGE OF Mr.. LAwRENcE's BILL.
ALBANY, March o. 1875.
The provcrbial duness OF the presen: session OF
our Legislature is likely to be changed into butter
contest and some excitement over New York city
matters in the Introduction 10y MIR. Henry Law
renee. OF Columbia county, on Friday last OF the
I'LL TO amend the char r and hold spring eiec-
zion for Mayor, Aldermen and Assistant Aldermen.
A report that the bill was about to be introduced
was at first laughed at by some or the statesmen
here that IT IS iairly its legs before the
Legislature they begin TO con template the proba-
Ointies oil it, passage. Are there any Some say
Eyes" others say ''no.n
THE WAYS OF POLITICIANS
are exceedingly dark and mysterious They have
lie for public criticism. and a life behind the
scenes which the pubic are hot supposed to know
anything about But the dear people do some
times ind out the inner workings through the
ainx-eyed press, and then follow general ground
and lofty tumolng, denials and coun credentials,
hihdavits interviews aad letters sent TO the news
papers. The big chiefs gather around the council
FIRE at Tammany Hall. amid nodding plumes,
painted faces and tomanawks at rest. the pipe Is
passed from one TO the other and interchange OF
sentiment and programme Tor future operations
or depredatiOns occupy The prolidc minds OF those
nnseinsn guardians OF the public purse.
REBELLION In THE CAMP.
Thus 1t was last week. Not the slightest doubt
remains that the nomination Of General Fltz
John Porter has gwen universal dissatisfaction 10
nearly all the Tammany delegation from New
York. They spoke fearlessIy about it. This
Isap Wa leo 81 "a
representatives do not generally speak for them
selves. That duty is discharged by one or two OF
the leaders. When dissatisfaction exists the
tnvariabe policy Is to say nothing. Absolute re-
benOn IN Tammany Hall means outspoken dissent
with a leaders, action. Then we have had abso-
lutte rebellion IN Albany. Members OF Assembly
and Senators spoke plainly and empnatically
against the appon tment of Fitz John Porter as
Commissioner OF Public Works.
"Why,n said a member Your correspondent,
ut Is outrageous to take man rom New Jersey
for the position. In the whole democratic party
OF New YORK city could not Mayor wicknam find
suitable person. Are the Manhattan Club and the
swallow tain democracy to get ali Inc patronage,
WINE the real workers IN lammany Hail are to oe
lett out in the cold You see, the leaders diner
materially on the policy Of this appointment.
Sherin conner, IN an interview with one OF the
representatives OF the HERALD remarked that
There has been no necessity for choosing man SO
Cener ally unknown as General Porter The same
without the consent OF Mr.. John helly Then, Mr..
Kelly positively gives his Endorsement TO the APP
issue Of the HERALD. TINS shows how very much
Tammany Hail is divided upon the question:"
POURING OIL UPON rHE TROUBLED WATERS
The particulars OF this incIpient rebellion being
teegrapned TO New York, there came soothing
letters and two three Tammany emssares
bearing olive branches OF grace, mercy and
peace.n General f. u. Spiuola, with large new
STICK ami wearing a more capaclous shirt collar
than usual. came upon the scene. lie levened
moods OF political rhetoric at the heads or warning
statesmen. Minor lights from the WlQwam whis-
6ais OF the Delayan and amid the popping OF
champagne corks ana shufflng OF draw poker"
packs the name OF Fitz John Porter was toasted
occasionally. This looked like a time
When all the mountains clap their hands in 10y
And cataracts thunder THAT'S the boyl''
THE LAwRENCE-CosTIGAN BILL.
The great feature OF political intrigue up TO the
present, 80 far as New YORK Is concerned, has
been the "Costigan bIl.n This proposed measure
has immortazed the name OF Costigan. He bears
his honors meekly. "wno on EARN is this Costi-
gAnf' am asked frequently. Wen, for the benefit
OI posterity viii say that the gentleman, IN per-
sonal appearance, Is the image OF the First Napo-
leon and the imtator or the Third In the magnlf-
pre before the Assembly He was born III ireland
In 1913, IN the same month which counts on Its
calendar the natal Gay OF ST. Patrcx. He Is law.
yer Oy profession, and was at one time connected
with the New York press This pref sketch ought
TO satisfy all inquiries. Then Mr.. Henry Lawrence
~ likely TO become equally famous win Mr.. COsi-
gan as the introducer OF the latest attempt to unk
er the New YORK cnarter. The Lawrence bill"
pIOLulbt6 W DC Ldikeu VI frequently lUT Tile next
month. This gentleman, as the almanac says.
Twas born IN New YorA city, October 10 1925 and
period Of thirty years he was a marine engineer,
IL which capacity he visited nearly every country
on the globe and Tor several years past has been
hotel proprietor. He was member OF the last
House, serving on the committees on Expenditures,
OF the Executive Department aud PuDlic Lands
and was reelected Dy majority OF 764 over John
u. Langdon, republican; his majority IN 1873 over
the same opponent beng 1874.
sCHANcEs FOR THE LAWRENCE BILL.
Mr.. Lawrence among the democrats who
voted against the CostIgan Oil and in favor OF the
amendment to appoint a COMMISSION consisting
OF Charles O'Conor John Kelly and others, draft
general law TO charters tor the different cities
81 the state. Mephistopneles Green, VINO turns
mp in almost every political intrigue nowadays,
- sad to be solely at the bottom OF this latest
b 1t is adroitIy constructed and mas some
power OF appointment for five years OF Comp
Iroier in Governor Tioen Is inserted with a
dOu0ie purpose-one TO gam the concurrence OF
the Governor TO It's signature and the other to
insure Green an additional lease OF power The
advocates r q the OH seem to be ssne9ine OF
Rooo Joke. Arguments OF tne promoters
tend 10 show the following There are a number
Oi dIscontented democrats at present In the
Assemby-some even frofu New YORK. They want
change In the mun,clpaI AFFAIRS OF that city.
Tammany Is likely soon To 20 TO pieces Cnder It's
present management. me republicans Will vote
In iavor Of this measure with amendments which
eniitle them to a minority representation. Sixty
I'VE votes are required to pass 1t. Now there are
0Ity-nVe republicans IN the House and add.
ton OF ten democrats wnl carry IL through. In
the Senate She republicans have the call. and then
The matter goes before Governor TIlden, who can
then bold In his mana the iuture political destiny
oi Tammany Hall, ana, In fact oil tue whole denoc.
Yacy OF the state. This IL the philosophy used Dy
come on behalf OF Mr.. Lawrence's proposition.
TIE ENTENTE CoKDiALE BETWEEN GOVERNOR ANc
II Is now distinctly understood here that any
temporary feeling OF disagreement which might
have existed between Governor linden and Mayor
Wickham, growing GU. OF the discussion the
charges against Corporation Counsel smith ana
the Fire Commissioners, has been entirely dis
PEELED. Both gentlemen are AT present IN perfect
fur anfa h.ay