The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-12
THE STATE CAPITAL.
The United States Senatorship Z Ruling
Question Committees.

ALBANY, Jan. II. 1870.
Speaker Mcclure arrived here this afternoon.
and was seized upon BY all sorts OF questioners
as to the formation OF committees. she members
Of which, 1t Is understood. will be announced
morrow. To-night's train also brought back
Governor Tilden and several OF the New
York delegation. Who are to be the
lucky men selected on the principal com.
mittees Is the main topic OF conversation
here now. These organizations will have .
very important influence on the United States
Senatorshtp contest. There is a rumor around to-
night that the democratic members VINO have not
taken the new oath will be brought before the
Secretary OF State and induced to subscribe TO It
In addition 10 the old affirmation. This movement,
It Is said, is prompted by lear OF any informally
which might result IN the election OF Q United
Stares Senator. Prospective danger OF their pro-
per standing as legislative representatives In
conseq uence OF neglect OF this programme, as d.
rected under the constitutional amendments,
prompts this expectation. There are about fifty.
two OF those representatives who failed to take
the new oath. 1t would be singular state OF
AFFAIRS II the democratic candidate was thrown
out OF the United states Senate In consequence OF
failure OF votes to properl legaze their posi-
ton aemembers OF Assembly. have 1t from good
authority tonight that the following Is the pro-
gramme as to chairmanships OF the principal COM
mittees OF the Assembly to be announced to-day
Ways and Aeans-Mr hammond.
Citfes-Mr. sherman.
CGndLs-Mr. Page.
BunEs-Mr. Schuyler.
Insurance-Mr. Faulkner.
Sub Committee OF the Who,e-Mr. McGroarty.
Local and General LaUs-Mr. Eennaday.
Judtctdry-Mr. Wachper.
RQiL-OddS-Mr, Mackin.
Of course the fight over the United States
Sena;orship attracts much attention. AS told
you in my last, the election seems now mar.
rowed down 10 Murphy and Herman. The lat
ter gentleman comes before the Legislature with
the whole force OF Tammany Hail. the Executive
and his own personal popularity IN his favor. the
prestige OF o new democratic administration for
support Is certainly vigorous lever IN ITSELF But
then. 1t Is well to look at the
ELEMENTS OF OPPOSITION.
A good general, before entering the neld Of bat.
tie, studies carefully the strength and position OF
his opponents. There are many here working IN
the interest OF Mr.. Murphy brmiu OF prophesy as
to his ultimate success In fact, the main talk
appears to be what are Murphy's chances as
against Herman. They aver that the
REPORTS ABOUT GOVERNOR sEYMoUR's
coming here to aid Mr.. Kernan's candidacy are
without foundation. The fact Is clear that Mr..
Seymour has not yet put in an appearance,
although Ii was announced TO me by the hotel
CLERK that rooms have been taken Tor him at the
Deavan. 1t Is stated that the rumors OF hts COM
ing arise from the fact that Mr. spr,egs OF Utica,
formerly Mayor and prominent lawyer OF that
city, is reputed to be en- route for Albany. 1t Is
also said that Mr. Seymour 10 seriously indisposed
and does not desire At this particular time to
enter into the canvass for either Mr.. Herman or
himself. The truth seems to be that the contest
between Senator Murphy. threatening to be some.
%naT Close 1@s leaders from Tlden
Some people aver that Murphy's strength does
not amount to much, and that there Is no danger
Whatever Tor Herman. II would be well for the
latter gentleman TO stand bravely to hts guns and
lose no opportunity that may ensure victory.
over confidence mas been the grave Of many q
wiser statesman than Francis Herman. Politicians
are very slippery customers. particularly those OF
the present day. some OF them would cut
polltlcaP throat while promising and smiling
slaughtered at the very threshold OF his aspira-
tons as ne has been before
The tongue OF scandal IS always busy mere. or
course there are rumors OF buying and selling
however, as yet developed itself. In converse
ton to-day with prominent men, representing
both parties, they emphatically deny that any
financial inducements win be used. MI. Kernanis
friends assert that he would not accept the Ofice
at the expense or one dollar Improperly used.
Senator Murpny's allies 90 on the nigh principle
that the whole State knows the character OF their
candidate too well TO suspect MIN Tor moment OF
such base conduct. IL Is rumored, however, shat
THE CANAL RING
VIII show their hands IN this fight, as they In
variaby 90 on eyery occasion where tneir grace
iu aud useful services are required. Ii Colonel
Sellers were mere ne would eXcalm at first glance
''rnere's millions IN IT," but 1t might end. Ike
all that geDtleman's RiganLc speculatlonS, IN
smoke. On winch side the canal ring will throw
their vigorous influence no one at present can
larry prophecy. II IN Mr.. Keenan, in nnancial
sense, IL positively appears tnat 1t viii be without
that pentlemdr's knowledge or consent y prOmI-
ncnt memper ol the ring III tpe present Legsla-
ture has been heard TO say That Mr.. Herman must
tie elected AT all hazards. So on which side green
Dacks are To Oe made tue great lever Of assistance
does not appear as Il settled conclusion. IL Is.
really beautiful pros ect Tor speculative mind.
JUDGE CnURCHs POSITION.
Politicians claim bere that Cnlet Justice Church
Is IN tight place that he does not KNOW wulcn
side vi the cause 10 espouse. But they reckon
without tnef host. Tue gentleman Is thoroughly
WIDE awake to ms interests and that ui his friends
ana WILL no doubt, act judiclOusly throughout
Ihc Mas been raised HAT the election OF Mr.
Herman means tn ascendaUcy Of 1amnany Hall
anu Governor Tlden To tue detrIment oil Judge
plausible and may merit consideration at the
hands OF the distinguished gentleman. 1t Is also
claimed that tle
DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDACY
Tor 1876 hinges very materially upon the election
oil United states Senator. IL may De a iar.ietched
Caurch might look In that direction. Governor
I1lden might like to move his quarters from the
state to the national capital.
MEETING ON THE LOUISIANA TROUBLES
Next wednesday evening we are to have meet.
Ing at Twedde Hall OF the citizens OF Albany,
irrespective OF party, to give expression to their
views on The Louisiana Outrages.