The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-12-22
NEW Y0RK'S NEW RULER.
COMING TTENTs JOREsHfDOWED AT
the STATE CdPIT1L.
viii Do-A Briet aud Thoroughly Refor-
matory fcs-age- Appointments TO Match
RepubITan Worriments-Tbe rpeakcrship

Republran Worrimcnts The rpeskcrshtp
ALBANY, Dec. Y.-As the new year draws
tigl, this venerable DJtoh burgh begins to feel
the premonitory symptoms OF the coming Legis-
isture. accom- panied by fresh Governor, aud
their usual appendaRes.
Mr.. Robinson, the Governor elect, has
double preliminary duty to discharge. H. must
make hts annual report as Comptroller and pre-
pare his nrst message as the Chisf Exc suiive OF
the state, have reason to believe hat the lat
ter document Is far from being completed.
Probably II will not be as long those
OF his iinmediite predecessor, but will
nevertheless he pretty full especially on the
subjects OF the canals. the prisons. taxation. and
State finances generally. Those who know how
enlightened and sincere reformer Gov. Robin
son Ia. will not be disappointed II the message
recommends the severest economy and re-
trencbment IN every department OF tine State
Government, while JOBS of all kinds will en-
counter In him a relentless opponent.
The recent Constitutional amendments in re-
gard to canals ana prisons clothe the Governor
with new aud important mowers. refer to the
sppo'n'm 'ment, by and with the consent Of the
benate, OF Superintendent Of PJblc wo,ks
and SUPERINTENDENT Of State Prisons. The
former takes the place and Is charged with
all the duties Of the three Canal Commis
sioners. he latter takes the place and
IL charged WIN all the duttcs OF tne
three Prison Inspectors. These six on
GERS exercise great powers, and have a
lnrge amount OF patronage at their disposal.
They make numerous appointments, enter into
many contracts In behalf OF the state, and spend
great deal OF it, money. The entire six are
now Democrats. and they viii hold ONCE until
the new Superintendent for their dep rtment Is
nominated by the Governor and confirmed 10y
the senate. | need hardly add that the former
nTDDnIngel npUutT II .f IA I Rapb-
ncans have decisive mn Jorty IN the latter body.
Some legi-lttion IL absolutely necessary To put
these new Departments IN running order. The
superintendents must give bonds ana receive
salaries. and they req IRE force Of suoordi-
nHt|s OF vart Gus kinds. who mu4t be compensated.
All these things are to be regulated BY law ere
the departments can commence operations. In
view OF the fact tna the ne diul tws must be
enacted by a Legislature which Is Republican IN
both branches, II Will not be wonderful II the
Governor, after calling the attention of the SCI
ate and Assembly TO tue matter. and presenting
his views ereon. should wAit and see what
they will do before further proceeding on his
part. nm quite sure that such Will De his line
Of prelinin1y action.
Assuming that the Legislature will not inter
pose needless deian Ia eha. tinG pr"u'r law. the
next Question l., Who viii the GOveruor uHm
inate to these important Offices, aud VII hHt will
be the cour-e Of the R-pub loan nluJ rify Of The
Senate thereonf | fancv tht Coy. Robinson
has not yet fully maze up MS mind IS To the
name he viii send IN Tor either pos'.
Inc tide Of publig rumor sels strongly In favor
OF MIR Plllsbury of mis- city the m - Of 81
poaintendent OF Prisons. lie Is the well-kn"wn
SUI trlntendent u the Albany Peniten' iarS-a
position he has held for many years, and where
In lac has won an excellent reputation. No man
would be wide OF the mark II he wer" to post
lively assert that Gov. Robinson's .y" AT pres
ent turned steadily toward Nr. PllisOury. Bat
difficulties nav arise out OF tue forthcoming
legislation, ana tn0 appointment una, nnaily so
Idon't believe the Governor hss yet nxed his
mind arenlteiy on any ptrson % ioI sup. Intend
tain he Das not. 1t viii be one Of tue most
responsiole. onerous, and Il nueniih Offices
In the state; and cautious man iike
Locus NuhlusOn be eNl-t cd to
make haste ilowS - seleS''na tue
A. Ogden ol Yates, VINO va chosen uai Cnni-
missioner oa the Democratic ticket this Near. Is
pressed for the fice VI Superintendent. Mr..
Ogden has been IN the Assembly,, and has
served as Canal Appraiser, and lives IN a canal
region. II wever. l have no doubt that the
mind of the Governor Is not yet fixed with
te0aci,y upon any man whatever ior this con-
Gov. Il ibinsun is not unaw re Of the fact that
his Nominations for both these IN es will hhve
to pass tue ordeal Of a Republican SENATE aud
The people of the state may feel confident that
his nominees Will po-sess sucn qualinca ions AS
to capacity ana Integrity that tue Senate ought
While on the subject II appointments, It may
be added that there are large numbef-nany
81 be allowed to MI with TWO Or thr-e sxcep-
tions, the present incumnents ar Republican ms,
whose terms have eIpir, d, hut VINO are holding
Democrats. Many Of these tenacious ofice-
no ders have diiiteu over from Gov. DIX Ad.
min,tIntion. a few date 0acK 10 toe epoch Of
Gov. FentDn. / VIII meoIion some oi these
offices
there are the superlntendents Of the Banking
pnd lnsgraucl ID paTtinents, ihe Captain Of the
Port Of New f.rN. eleven ii"rbor ~ slers nine
Port Wardens, three state Assessors, two Loan
Commissioners for each county In the state,
three Canal Appthsers Commiss r,-Gsntfsl
VI Ordinance, aud rr9b ~ lew others that
have escaped my recollection.
There is vacancy to MI IN the Canal Ap-
priiser's De altment. caused 10y the resignation
Of MIR. DAVIS, "A resignation wnich grew out OF
Inc investeation. OF the commission OF Gov.
1tden for inqAiring into frauds on the annals.
My opinion Is tn { Gov. KODln-OD will