New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-31
FRIENDLY RTvALRIEs.
MR.. Hustled PROBABLY THE NEXT sPEAkEK-CoN-
TEST FOR CLERKsuIP OF TIE SENATE.
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TEST FOR CLEEkSIiP OF IHE hENAlE
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ALBANY. Dec. 3O.-A Wintry air and clouded
sky. the billy streets nlled morning aud afternoon
with worshippers on their way TO church. and
al the great hotels noisy struggle between
politicians over the offices at the disposal OF
tie coming Legislature. such Is the chronicle
OF Albany to-day. The Republican members OF the IL r
satare that meets Tuesday with few exceptions are
now in the city. The Democratic members being IN the
minority are naturally unconccrued about the caucus
ing and only a few OF them have yet ar
rived iEraslus Brooks will probably receive their
vote tor Speaker OF the Assembly. The contest
among THE Republicans for the Speakersip seems de-
cidcd Mr. Hustled will probably receive a majority
Of two-thrds in the Republican caucus, which
will be held tomorrow night Early in the day
the many members who had arrived the
previous night, when questioned to which candidate
would receive their support, universally replied that
they lad rot yet decided. Most OF them doubtless had
given pledge Of some kind 70 either Of the caudi-
dates but preferred not making an open confession OF
their fcalty any until they learned which candi-
date was likely succeed In tie evening the result
OF their investigation made known by their chami-
onmg Mr. Hustled whenever the srcakcrsuip was meu-
toned. The contest between Ir. AyOrd and Mr. Hustled
res been notlclay amlcabe one None OF the various
cuques in National and state politics have uierered III
the contest which has Deen decided mainly by consd-
GRAFTON Of the question to which Of the candidates
COali best manage the Assembly with only small party
majority % rely upon
Il was rlmorld in the hotels tonight That candidate
for Clerk Of the Assembly would be brought forward
tomorrow In opposition 20 Edward NJ Johnson and that
the new candidate would have strong support. EX-
Ass,mJlyman Charles a. or who is candidate for
sergcautat-AIms 0f the Assembly, VIII be elected Boy
good majority The contest for the CerlsuIp OF the
nate is Yet undecided. 3r Cuyer, OF Albany one Of
the candidate, has naturally vigorous support from
Albany politicians. They have ba8led themselves
hoalsc in his praise, aud considerably amused the
friends ~ TIE other candidates by the pcrsisency with
which they sought 10 obtain votes already pledged The
pJeaus from o1her parts OF tie State declare that
an Albanian is at the head OF The Republican state Con
mlttce, another % obtain the chairman
ship OF the Finance Committee Of the sen
ate. and thereby control the appropriations for
the new Capitol and others holding lucrative positions
ia ,he state Cccs, the Albany politicians ought to be
satisfied with present patronage. The friends Of Mr
Cuycr boast tia, tL have senator COlAhngs support
but there trustworthy authority FOR stating that tLis
assertion is not true. ExSpcaker Sloan is here and
working actively for the election Of Mr. Woman The
vote Of a small group IL Senators is pledged Nj.
Cuyer-the smallest OF the three groups c0ntas:ng The
ccrkship Mr. Nroomau aud DIP. GlilIen Win both OF
ccurse attempt 90 obtain these votes Tomorrow The
who l. successful Will tho CerA Of Tie Senate.