The New York herald., 1876-01-15
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS.

WILL MR.. cAMPBELL BE CONFIRMED ?-THE
QUESTION BEFORE THE BOARD OF ALDER
7MEE-INTERvIKwING THE MEMBERS.
It was generally conceded around the City Hall yes
terday that Mr. Allan Campbell, who has been nomi-
mated by Mayor wickham for Commissioner OF Public
Works. will be confirmed by the Board of Aldermen at
their next meeting. HERALD reporter yesterday
sayed put all the members Of the Board of Aldermen
on record as to the nomination OF Mr.. Campbell One
democrat charged that Allan Campbels with
Vanderbilt alone enough to damn him; another
short haired Tammany had learned that Campbell
as the engineer of the Fourth avenue Improvement,
had appeared before committee Of the Board OF AL
dermen time and again and opposed the demands or the
citizens along the line of the improvement for the
covering Of the work. AnOther's objection
that
ALLAN cAMrBELL WAS NOT DEMOCRAT;
that up TO the time OF the Greeley movement he was
a republican, and that then he arrayed himself with
the liberal republicans and has acted in that interest
Alderman Morris aid:-An the republicans are for
confirmation. They consider Mr.. Campbell able
engineer and n gentleman who will faithfully admin
ister the duties OF the Office Ny opinion from what
know Of the OF my associates, is that he will get
every republican vote.
Alderman Howland-I think, as far as the republi-
concerned the vote will be unanimously Tor
confirmation. lie Is man Of such high character
that believe the republican side of the
house will vote against him.
DEMOCRACY
While the republicans are unanimously In favor OF
the confirmation the democrats are not and nothing
but tho clearing up oftwO three points will give him
their unanimous These points arc:-
First-ls he consistent dcmocraty
Sccond-Is he in favor of restoring the rate Of labor
ers' wages to So per dayy And,
Third-If confirmed will he act, or viii he convent
emily act rs dummy" IN the interests OF the swa
low tails, and slipping aside permit the Mayor TO
nominate a creature OF his TO iii the vacancy, and
thus-as OF the Tammany Aldermen expressed IT.
'sput In hole. " The democrats questioned ycstcr
day foliows:-
Alderman Tuomey--I have objections to him.
He will certainly be confirmed, and, think, unani-
mousiy. shall vote for him, you may say.
Alderman Toner-I understand Mr. Campbell don't
the place. and am not In favor OF forcing u upon
any ono. IL little suspicious that all tho rcpub
lcans are going to vote for him. think, however.
there Is doubt Of his confirmation II he accepts,
he Is gentleman well qualified for the place. Mr.
Saucr Will likely vote, with the majority OF his party,
for confirmation.
Alderman Gumbleton--I think his confirmation viii
be unanimous ! do not think there is the slightest
doubt Of his confirmation. You put me down for
him although have not conferred to-day with any OF
my democratic colleagues.
Alderman Iysacht-From what can learn guess
he will get the whole vote of the Board. ! am for
him because he is a good man, and, understand, a
square democrat.
Alderman Keenan, will not say now how will
vote. You ought to have Mr.. Campbell interviewed
the labor question.
Alderman Purroy-Mr Campbell is an excellent man
All the papers speak highly OF him good democrat
That is enough, II he is good engineer, and all agree
thai he Is n competent man. think he VIII be con
nrrncd unanimously
Alderman Sccry--I shall, with my present knowl-
edge Of the man, vote for his confirmation and earn
ostly support hin. Ny opinion Is that he will bo
unanimously confirmed, and suppose Mr. Kelly Is Ia
vorable to him, as he knows him well
Alderman McCarty-Hc is avery acceptable man, yet
would have preferred retired contractor Of pract
cal knowledge OF the wants Of the Public Works Depart
mcnt
Alderman Guntzer-If he s acceptable 10 the party
shalt vote for hm. As far | learn from the
papers be - acceptable to tho taxpayers Of the city
and the public generally and " 80 shalt vote Tor him.
Alderman John Eely-Hc is competent man, but
want one Tor Commissioner who will restore he ratio
Of wages to the pay ing basis of 81 per day Mr. Camp
bell is first class gentleman, aud II confirmed have
no doubt hc will he n good Commissioner.
Alderman Bryan Reilly anti.rammanyl-l must say
that have made inquiries about Mr. Campbcis COM
potency, and accept all that HIS been said on that
subject by my associates OF the Board OF Aldermen
and II satisfied that he Is IN iavor OF restoring tho
rate wages to 81 per day shall vote Tor him With
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