The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-03
MAGUIRES POSITION
The Governor Busy with His
Message.
Country Democrats Denounce
Tammany Dictation.
The New Mayor and His
Official Prospects.
THE POLITICIANS MISERY.

THE POLITICIANS MISERY.
ALBANY, Jan. Q, 1875.
TIE talk to-day is principally in relation to the
caucus which takes place in the evening OF the
antiTammany dlctatton democrats. BY the way
the word "caucus" has been substituted by the
gentlemen participating for the title conference
The latter term seems more in consonance with
their feelings at present This indicates
smoothing OF the troubled waters. Up to an
early hour this morning. almost approaching
daylight, some Of the gentlemen from the
country in their rooms at the Delavan House, Oc-
cupled themselves in comparing nstes. A visible
nervousness was apparent. They did not know
which horn OF the dilemma to take hold or The
secrecy and quietness observed among the leaders
In New York seemed harDlnger and assurance OF
success in the tactics on the slate. Members Of
the Legislature especially the new ones, did not
wish to compromise themselves, for they know
Tammany rules with rod OF iron.
THE OFFER To MAGUIRE.
Mr. stephen II. Hammond, OF Geneva, Is credited
with the nank movement in waiting upon Mr..
Mcguire, the candidate for Speaker, and pronering
the support OF the conference If he would sign
She following paper:-
Whereas appears that the recent of the demo-
York likely to injuriiousy affect the harmony of the
Whereas it is not only desirable but requisite that the
members stand untrammelied ana equal footing il
orEsnzing ne H9 Gus hsre Yors
BE- and are hereby requested without preu
IN reference to the organization OF the Assembly.
Mr.. Mcguire refused empnaticaly to sign any
sucn document. 1t will be perceived that the
resolution is framed with view to take action
alone on the Speakership and Clerkshlp leaving
out the United States Senator. Mr.. Mcguire takes
the stand that the action Of Tammany Hail ought
70 be looked upon in the light OF principle and not
as to the actual mapping out OF candidates.
If this caucus and pledge OF members ahead Of the
regular assemDage Is not out OF place in the case
OF nominees Tor. Speaker and Clerk they are
equally improper in the-contest for United States
Senator. Thus goes the argument.
The signers to the call IN addition to Mr.. Ham,
mond were r. q. Sherman, George Taylor, E. E.
Davis, G. W. Schuyler, 8. T. Ives, Obid Edison,
Samuel Scudder, Richard D. Cole, P. Hanahan, II.
B. Ransom, Charles Il. Krack, Josiah Rich and
George Berry. Other signatures were attached
MESSENGER OF PEACE
AT an early hour this morning q messenger car
rying this proposition was despatched to New
York instructed to extent the olive branch on the
above basis.
GOVERNOR TnDRN's MOVEMENTS.
Our new Governor did not make his appearance
St the Executive Department to-day. He is
busily engaged upon the completion OF his Mes
sage. II WIN be lengthy document and large
portion Will be devoted to the canals.
THE KINGS COUNTY MEN ON HAND-THE UNITED
STATES sENATORsHIP.
At two O'Clock to-day the Kings county leaders
Wheeler, Congressman A. M. Bliss. William c.
Kingsley, Commissioner W. A. Fowler, Senator
10y and McGroarty. The rrst Jour are stopping at
the Deavan House, and the latter at Congress
han the rooms formerly occupied by Tweed have
mean in heart and soul to press their candidate,
Henry q. Murphy for the United states Senator
oh Chnu nnlat IN frpr rrpnr onav
ness. 1t Is claimed Dy them that their candidate
has by ,, far the pes. pest v chance Of election
curious rumors going the ROUNDS among the poll
tlcans relative to the United states Senatorsnlp.
ii he really of the race and the declination
letters mean what they say, then there Is prospect
OF lively STRIFE between Messrs. Herman and
mysterious. When the New York forces are mar
shaled on Monday night we may hope TO hear OF
some really organized movement Until then all
here Is but chaos ana speculation.
CAUCUS OF. COUNTRY DEMOCRATS
Tonight, as the caucus OF conference OF the
country members who oppose Tammany dctation
progresses IN the Deavan House, there is a
n I'VE and sa'nerng Of
Outside the ladies' parlor OF the hotel where
She proceedings are conducted congregate
politicians rom all parts OF the STATE. RnOadeS,
who is candidate Tor Sergeantat.Arms, stands
majestically a. the door and permits no one to
hum oil discussion is loud. John Morrlssey leans
mp against the cigar stand. surrounded by a few
y.
fame chars with CONGRESSMAN Bliss s.Iom',
AlvOrd from the salt district OF Syra-
cuse, walks up and down nervousy.
He was asked facetiously by the doorkeeper 10
enter the conference, but he said it was none OF
his wake Hiram Calkins, the candidate for
Clerk, watches the maneuvres OF his O, ponent,
Milton II. NOrthrup. jeremiah Mcguire, the
slated Speaker, has kind
WORD TO SAY TO EVERYBODY
He has not entered the conference, Among
other prominent gentlemen with the OUTSIDE
gathering. are senator Bradley, Senator Rice.
II. ECStOn
liberal republican element (who closely watch the
S p9a a'a,t IN sne rentoh lnteresu are ex-
sejaer: Rockwell. OF Warren. and (;enerai ~ a
Merritt.
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