The New York herald., 1879-08-07

to select to serve inspectors of election four
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whieh ne shall be appointed an Inspector.
PECULIAR ISTRIGUEs.
The Importance and manifest usefulness of these
inspectors on election day can be well understood
when retrospect is taken of their actions when
Tweed was in power. The programme arranged
upon by the Tilden and Robinson interest it is
alleged. WAS to oust Wheeler well as Smith from
latter as well to the former without the conhrma-
tion of the Board of Aldermen. 1t was argued that
the charges against Wheeler should take the form
defalcation and although his term as Police Commits
sioner had expired. such complexion of affairs would
warrant Mayor Cooper in spponting successor
without consent OF the 'City FATHERS But the writ
of prohibition issued by Judge Van Brunt Knocked
this little game all to pieces, and the only
tor the Tildentes claimed to get rid OF Smith
at and permit the fortunes of III the future
to work out the appointment of inspectors OF elec-
tious. The fact that General Smith lately voted
all occasions with French and Wheeler argued
strongly too. as to the necessity tor immediate
on the part Of the Tildenes in order that he might
be taken away from Police Headauarters The
Smith and Wheeler plan of removal was understood
to be finally agreed upon some ten days since. 1t
will be recollected that Governor Robinson was
home in Elmira. Suddenly he called to Albany.
When interviewed by the HERALD correspondent few
days ago he stated that his sudden return was
stoned by accumulation OF routine business. The
story is given out. however that to receive
the Wheeler papers from Mayor Cooper and to
move the two impeached Police Commissioners ut
the same date. In view of the judicial proceedings
II was necessary to change the line OF attack. If
General Smith retained few days longer in the
Board of Police the inspectors OF elections would
have been designated. Then where would the anti
Ta,nmany y -TiIden- Robinson forces come in? Gen.
Nod Unfa Nuifh
Wheeler and French in designating the Tammany
list. The dilemma was serious one and required
This is the explanation given by prominent poll
ticians OF the Police drama far
true picture not remains to be seen.
POSSIBLE FUTURE COMPLICATIONS.
Speculation has again commenced az to the prob
able decision of Judge Westbrook in the Nichols
which, OF course, will affect the charges against
General Smith. both officials being impeached be-
tore the Governor at the same time. If
the Judge should decide that Nichols did not
have proper hearing and that the charges
against him were not OF sufficiently specific char
General Term and Court OF Appeals. Such proceed
ings will take considerable time. and it ia said.
tton. In this view Of the case favorable decision
for Nichols could not materially affect the
political situation. But il tho case could be hur-
red up. reopened and by some technicalites Of law
Nichols reinstated before election, then the po-
htical situation would be very materially changed.
WHAT ALDERMEN THINK.
or course all the members OF the Board Of Alder
men in ferment OF excitement over the action
OF the Goyernor and give their views in ac-
cordance with the political doctrine they represent
The anti-Tamnanyites. who were so disheartened
short while back. have now plucked up courage, and
thing he does to the best OF their ability. The re-
publicans and Tammany members of the Board
capture the election machinery and say that it is
only one part of well-laid plan to insure the re-
nomination and election OF Governor Robinson this
year. A few opinions will be found below
Alderman Matthew Stewart. who Is . republican,
thought there considerable tardiness shown in
regard to Commissioner Smiths case. Why the
Governor should take action at this late day was
something he could not understand.
Alderman Burns. Of the same political faith as his
friend, Mr.. Stewart, took substantially the same
view of the situation.
City Father Finck trepublican) phlosophically re-
marked well, why not? We have to take things
we find them. That's all that is left to us now
Alderman Keenan, was very much surprised at the
news. were also Messrs. Carroll, Sauer. Foster.
Roberts and other Tammany members OF the Com
mon Council. Aldermen Keenan, and Foster were
very bitter in their denunciation OF the Governors
course. ct sV
Aldermen Haughton. Kenney and other anti-Tam.
manyites. OF course, supported the Governors
tion but would not give any extended expression OF
thejs views ON the subject.
y Aldermen Morris, Jacobus and Perley thought the
Governor took . long time to decide upon General
cupied in making mp his mind to remove Nichols.
COMMISSIONERS wHEEI.ERs CASE.
The following order was yesterday issued by
Judge Van Brunt:-
rel De Witt Clinton Wheeler against Edward Cooper
Mayor of the City of New York -
all the papes In this proceeding and motion
of William &. Whitney. Counsel to the Corporation
pearing in behalf of the respondent Edward Cooper
Mayor OF the city of New York. 1t is hereby
dered that the relator his attorney coun sci
show cause before me, at Special Term Of this
Court to be held at Chambers in Court House. of
New York Friday, August g. 1879 ut the opening of
the court that day thereafter
be hoard why the hearing and return the
hibon issued out of this court August 1879, in the
above entitled proceeding should not be had
1879. instead OF tho third Monday of August 1873
Service of this order less than eight days shall be su
C.. III.