The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-08
Committee Appointments Up
permost.
The Governor Expected to Speak
on Louisiana.
WHO WILL BE SENATOR?
Close Race Between Murphy and
Herman.

and this morning OF members OF Assembly, lobby
lists and others interested In legislative matters
Speaker MCGUIRE left on the nine O'Clock train for
New York to-day, and OF course the canvass for
positions on committees Will be transferred to
that city. 1t is the merest speculation so far.
to the names OF the gentlemen slated for the chair
manships OF the more important committees.
People who seem to know more than anybody
else, and who whisper mysteriously through the
corridors OF hotels and around the halls OF the
Capitol building prophesy the name OF
this gentleman and that, but nothing
In this direction has yet taken any
definite shape. Mr.. Mcguire having put his foot
down emphatcaly Cd preliminary pledges in the
contest for tho Speakershlp, Is entirely untram.
melled and will appoint mono but the best men
for the various positions. II Mr. Davis goes
the Canal Committee we may hear Of some rich
and rare developments from that quarter. There
Is nest OF corruption and robbery to be un.
earthed. recalling the most palmy days Of the New
York Ring.
THE LOUISIANA TROUBLES.
Among the lew leading politicians who congre-
gate mere to-day the subject Of the troubles in
Louisiana Is vigorously canvassed. Democrats
claim the outrage one as Of character to sink for
ever any attempt at resurrection OF the republican
party. General Sheridan's conduct is looked upon
as the emanatlon OF q diseased Drain-thas OF q
military tyrant who looks upon everything in q
despot,c light peculiar to his training II the de-
spatches from New Orleans are o true renex Of the
condition OF anairs there. then the democrats
claim that an opportunity has arisen for their
party which will insure certain victory in the
campaign OF 1870 Moderation and well digested
action, however, Is ADVISED. Hasty condemnation
and sensational preamDles and resolutions are de-
cried.
The sentiments OF Governor Ttlden on the alleged
outrages nave not YET TRANSFERRED In an al
ne Il Wi De- e occasion OF
special message to the Legislature at Its as
on ne1 fSe Nsv aTs Hs
VIII, through their chairman, mir. James Daley, IN
troduce condemnatory resolutions into the AS
| brace in unmistakable phraseology the strongest
| censure OF Ihe administration policy In New Or
| leans.
! THE UNITED STATES SENATORSHIP.
This is the main topic OF discussion here now
Kings county men. headed by Mr. William A.
Fowler and Mr.. William G. Kingsley, are still on
returned ru nome this afternoon, having received
! news OF the serious illness or his brother. Inc
claims OF Mr.. Henry q: Murphy are pressed with
| all the vehemence that argument and philosophy
can bring TO bear upon them. In conversation
with one OF the Kings county leaders to-day he
expressed himself as confident OF the election OF
Mr.. Murphy or course the friends Of Mr.. Herman
are equally sanguine They say that Mr.. Seymour
fuence OF the gentleman VIII be most ef1ectualy
thrown In the balance Tor Mr.. Herman. Mr.. MUIR
ernor seymour Will take no part whatever IN the
campaign. They seem TO think that great change
within the pas the preee
| importance attached to the name OF Governor
seymour cannot be transferred by him to Francis
| Herman. A number OF politicians throughout the
State, and members OF the legislature are said to
be here with letters IN their pockets from Governor
seymour declaring, in most emphatic terms, his
unaIterable determination not to enter the field
or have anything to do with the ONCE OF senator,
and That tar as he IS concerned, he will not ac
] cept the position.
Inc country opposition to Tammany Hall is still
no doubt intense. Outside OF the New YORK dele
CATION, who seem very quiet on the subject, and
| some few others. the Herman strength, 50 lar as
Sa he rienas OF Mr urphy ana those OF JUICE
wheaton. OF Poughkeepsle, Jointly controlling the
river counties seem TO be acting together in sup
date, taking this view OF the case, then
comes to Albany with the consolidated strength Of
the river counties and both these elements behind.
This gives hun, taking the vote OF the Second Judi
cial district. comprising the river counties, to-
many votes as Mr.. Kelly brings from New YORK for
| Mr. Herman.
interior oil the state. II there is to be Tree field
and favor the Kings county men claim that they
can WIN easily. oov,xa vvpxrs
AS this must become one OF the most important
sessions Of the Legislature held for many years
the puUl1c eye will watch Its operations with con-
siderable interest. In committees, OF course, the
great work OF the Legislature centres. Here
many q Dill is smoGnered, many scheme
Matched and many dollar changes hands. The
lobby, gracefully, adroity and sy scientifically,
already III town. They are sOmewh hat at sea as to
the particular class OF legislation where their
tender Efforts Will be most needed. But time
win shortly develop the necessary information on
that point.
THE INSURANCE INTEREST.
One Of the most important committees of the
House will be that appointed to look alter lnsur-
ance matters. Tnere are now number Of COM
panIes In New York city rotten to the core, and
which ought to have been in the hands OF a re.
! ceiyer long since. Their names and standing must
! appear In proper time. When the crash comes, II
| the committee does its duty, q QoOd maDV will pe