The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-13
MAYOR VICKHANS DEAL.
Republican Tactics to Con-
troll City Patronage.
RUMORS ABOUT COMING VACANCIES.
What the Politicians Say of New
York's Chief Magistrate.

been SO peculiarly mixed as at the present time.
Prominent among the topics which now disturb the
local political mind is tho alleged detection OF Mayor
Wckham from the democratic ranks over to the
bosom Of the republican party After the late election
and the overthrow of Tammany Hall II became oft
mooted question what political harbor "my can
ddate' would next steer TO, whether he would again
trim his sails with Mr.. John Kelly, who had made him
Mayor from a combination with the anti-Tammany
party go body and soul to the Custom
House. According to recent actions and the
complexion Of the news from Albany ''my
ddate" seems to have taken the iron-clad oath
and to-day stands with the latter body What con-
sideratons for this peculiar change Of 'front.' to
mild term, have not yet been clearly developed That
IL is fact few who have watched the political sua
ton OF late can scarcely doubt.
PROOFS OF HIS HoHoR's REBELLIoS
On the 31st Of December Mayor wickham appointed
two republican Police Commissioners, Messrs. Ehrhardt
and Wheeler in place ofMessrs Disbecker and Matsel
removed This the first part the deal Now
the news from Albany that u resolution passed by
republican Assembly favorng the passage Of bill TAX
ing away the connrmaory power in the matter OF APP
ponments from the Board OF Aldermen and giving the
exclusive control to the Mayor those matters.
But what is Mr.. Wickham to give in return for those
favors from the republican partyP Curious rumors are
would not make the Mayors tinge with pleasure
to hear them repeated. First the assertion that
spring election was to be STAYED or Then is heard
the curious statement that Wckham is booked
for an independent nomination by new taxpayers
party represented by the lately organized Municipal
Society, of which Mr. Salem H. Wales seems to be the
guiding spirit behind the scenes) and Endorsement
by the republicans. 1t is thus urged that the ato
Chairman Of Apollo Hail. convert TO rammany and favor
tie prottgt Of Boss Kelly has sold out in this
to his political enemies. The great craftsmanship
which picked out 'my candidate for the Mayoraity OF
New York is here again eminentiy exemplifed.
VACANCIES OFFICES.
It is also alleged part of this bargain that Mayor
Wickham has promised to appoint none but repub-
of the type the following Offices made
vacant this year by the expiration of their TERMS
comptroller in place of Andrew H. Green
A police commissioner in place Of John r. voorhis.
Three excise commissioners in place Of William L.
Stiner D. ID. 7. Marshall and J. L. Stewart
park commissioner in place of David B. William
son.
All the city marshals who wero appointed for three
years and whose terms of ONCE expire the LIST Of
May next
In view Of this plan It will be how necessary It
for the republican Legislature pass law taking
away the conhrmatory power from Board Of Alder
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looks plausible and may be carried out in this way.
THE CoMPTRoLLERsHlP.
The term of Mr. Andrew H. Green rs Comptroller OF
the city expires on the goth ofNovember next Mayor
Wickham will then have the appointment Of sue
cessor unless the Legislature fit to proong Mr..
Green's term by an amendment to the charter.
prominent politician yesterday informed the HERALD
representative that part OF the present deal pro-
posed TO place ex.Colecor of the Port Thomas
Murphy in the Comptrolership. Such statement,
however, seems visionary IL is pretty we'll under
stood in political circles that Mr. Green s term will be
nded NV
main chief OF the Finance Department.. II would
certainly prove dangerous experiment on the part OF
the republicans Of this city TO engineer through
scheme unmistakaby indicating the purchase OF
mayor for party aggrandsemen aud the spells OF Office
Success Of the State campaign for Governor and As
sembly might hinge upon this very action. The
publcans hope 10 obtain possession Of the whole
legislative machinery AZ me November election.
like Mr. Thomas Murphy for the office OF Comp
troler, by the operation of base political intrigue,
might result IN killing the chances OF the republican
ticket throughout the State.
The rumor yesterday Of Mr.. Murphy's proposed ap.
pointment set the politicians work in framing objec
lions to his selection. They say tina. he would be
totally unified for the place. that he identified with
Tweed, Sweeny, Connolly and company IN real estate
speculations They point TO legislation for the i'm
provement of part OF Park in the year 1867 by
which the value Of this property greatly enhanced
ring having been previously formed TO purchase a
large number Of lots in the vicinity They also hint
certain irregularities In the matter of opening and
tending Madison avenue from Egbty-sxth 10 10th
street. by whicn appropriations for damages mys-
terously and fraudulenty raised Then they go to
dilate upon Mr.. Murphy's history as contractor
during the These but few OF the various
freely circulated yesterday connection with the
name OF Mr.. Murphy as the "deal' candidate for
Comptroller Of the city Of New YORK.
A BREAK BETWEEN GOVERNOR AND COMPTROLLER
II is openly alleged on good authority that a
rupture has taken place between Governor Tilden and
Comptroller Green. The FIRST for this break ID
understood to be refusal OF the Governor to take the
Comptrolers advice in the matter OF removing Police
Commissioners Dsbecker and MatselL Mr.. Oswald
Ottendorfcr backed up this request The plan of re-
moval taking into consideration the subsequent ap-
pOntmcnt OF Wheeler and Ebrhardt by Mayor Wick
ham, declared as injudicious and ill-timed The
Governor Is said 10 have promised TO remain inactive
the removal But the contrary was the result and
Dsbecker and Matseil were made 10 walk the plank
The friends Of the Governor assert that Mr. Green
does not help him any that he is an ally OF the anti
Tammany party ana engaged in vigorous effort TO
break down the present odious rule of Tammany Hail.
They point 10 the fact evidence OF this conclusion,
that the Comptroller has given place and patronage
10 several hard workers IN the antTammany organi-
zation, among them Mr. Charles II. Swan. The latter
formerly Assistant Secretary the State Central
Committee. In that capacity he became acquainted
with majority OF the prominent democrats through
out the State He carries In his breast pocket long
list OF names OF the best workers IN the democratic
party In each election district OF the State, and cor
respondence is constantly kept up with them as 10
political affairs in this city The weak points OF KEEL
ly's and Wickhams administration thus shown
up ample being left these statesmen for
lengthy epistes This line OF conduct the part OF
the asiute Comptroller IL IL said has given great dis
pleasure TO ''Uncle sammy and accounts for the
wide breach recently established between the two gen.
tlemcn. Tilden's friends have, therefore, OF ato
the former down In the city and called at the
Mayors office but failed TO pay anyng visit TO his old
friend and former law partner at the Finance Depart
menL
TRACING THE COMBINATION.
II lisa well known fact that Governor Tden has
Presidency onthe. brain. He thinks Of scarcely any
thing else, morning, and night but the chances
which exist FOR his occupancy OF the White House IL
has been asserted that he showed copy Of his famous
canal message x-Shern o'Bren before u sent
10 the Legislature, while that gentleman was on visit
10 Albany last winter The Governor stated It's con-
tents the ex-Snorn, and, Shaping him familiarity
the back, remarked, Jimmy that message rs going 70
make me President Of the United States. " Well, the
prophecy has not yet been fulfilled and the prospects
grow less and less that II 10 likely 70 be- But II
appears that HIS Exceency not view the chances
in such dubious light He 10 as sangune as ever, and
catches At cvry straw 10 help along his ambitions IN
this direction. Colonel Burton n. Harrison, formerly
secretary 10 Jefferson Davis is the bosom friend
and private secretary of Mayor Wckham
He ia familiarity acquainted with many prominent
politicians and other leading men Of the South. when
any OF them TO New York they invited 10 call
upon the Mayor Every attention 10 shown them.