The New York herald., 1879-09-26

Mayors application in the Nichols case leaves only the
narrow margin of twentyfour hours before the ex-
piration the time fixed by law for the appointment
of election officers This. it is claimed. will have the
effect of destroying all chance OF Tammany having
vote in the Police Board on the election question.
The state of facts thus existing predicted by the
HERALD Sunday last. Even should the decision
of the Court be against the Mayor, ard the be-
fore Judge westbrook revert to the stdtu quo pro-
ceeding. more than day would
sarily be consumed In fixing time for hearing
and in argument on the merits of the controversy.
The Tammany leaders appeared to be rather down.
cast yesterday the stage the case had reached.
They had hoped that decision favorable to their
side would have been rendered yesterday. and when
the announcement OF the adjournment of the hear
ing was made great was their disappointment.
Many of them admitted that their only hope
lies in the continued "stubbornness" OF Commits
sioner Wheeler and his junior colleague for the
publican fight in Tammanys favor.
Among the Irving Hall democrats. the recognized
party in this city, the opinion to be general
that all will come ont right in the end. They say
that the stand taken by the democratic Commits
soncrs is fight for fair elections that both Tam
many and the republicans desire the election OF
Cornell and the defeat of Robinson, and that
many would be to give three for Cornell
to one tor Robinson, against the evident
tinue. ITO pretend that the law, which was
passed to secure equal justice at the polls to demo-
Gratis and republicans alike can be so construed
to give control to the opponents of the regular dem
ocratc ticket" 1t is even charged that such
scheme indicates an intention to commit fraud.
Among republicans there are not few who hold
that the party is putting itself in false
and unenviable position. by backing up"
Commissioner Wheeler in his fight for Tammany.
Some of these gentlemen claim that it is hurting
the Cornell cause throughout the State, and with
great ingenuousness ask to be informed why
much fuss Is being made over very simple ques-
ton. Nobody interferes with the republican MEM
bers OF the Police Board in regard to the inspectors
nhn hV fhavn Inv aEk
republicans refuse to accept tho inspectors chosen
by the democratic Commissioners in accordance
with the decision of their State Convention and
State Central Committee?
TAMaIANY STILL 10 THE FORE
But the adherents of Mr.. Key do not mean to
allow the Robinson men to have it all their own
way in tho matter OF choosing inspectors. The
committee of the Tammany organization having this
matter in charge are actively engaged in preparing
affdavts and other documents ready to be used at
an instants notice, and to be submitted to court
application for judicial determination of the
questions involved. 1t was expected that the ques
ton would be brought up in some legal shape
yesterday, but no action was taken furthor
than to confer for few hours with Messrs.
David Dudley Field and Aaron j. Vanderpoel,
who have been engaged as counsel. MIR. Field
is represented having said that he uncertain
to whether not u writ of mandamus would
"lie against the Police Commissioners. and it is
tins question that is at present engaging the atten
tion Of Tammanys lawyers. Several lawyers gave
it as their opinion yesterday. that the Police Com
matter ut all; that the Court had no power in the
premises except to direct that the appointments be
party OF who would have to be named by
either or all of the Commissioners
The decision OF the Court OF Appeals, declaring
tina: the three Excise Commissonerships are vacant
adds to the political excitement. There are now
many political plums to be gathered in the muni-
cipal garden that the belief gains ground that the
Board OF Aldermen will not forego the picking OF
some Of them, and that some combinations will
the next time 'the slate is sent to the City
Fathers. 1t is thought that the patronage at
the disposal of the Mayor may result in bringing
about the contamination OF q new deal between His
a
Excise Commissioners places will be filed ut the
next session of the Board and it is not at all con-
sidered improbable that name may be sent in to
succeed Police Commissioner Wheeler. Mayor
Cooper stated yesterday that he would name
The figuring on the slate for county officers is less
lively than it was few days ago. It appears to be
know that the supporters of Mr.. Kelly and those Of
Mr.. Cornell are determined some kind Of union,
but much difficulty is found 1t is said in arranging
details until after the settlement Of the subject Of
INSPECTORS.
':rammany represented at the polls, remarked
well known republican yesterday, win command q
count"
THE ROBINSON HEADQUARTERS.
The rooms occupied by the Executive Committee
Of the Democratic State Central Committee, in the
St. James HOTEL looked TRIM neat aud cosey yester-
bear evidence of the taste and cultivation of those
occupying them. The rooms are on the first floor
and are high. broad and deep. The velvet carpet
simply frescoed walls. Bric-a-brac Of every con-
tables and elegant lace curtains suspended from
the windows. Ex-Mayor wickham. who was
hand early yesterday morning, while looking ut
these curtains. laughingly requested that they be
taken down. adding as reason that the committee
magistrate then engaged in discussion in reference
to the present condition of affairs He said that lie
had not the slightest doubt but that Governor
Robinson would be reelected, and he thought it
would be found that there the general
sentiment throughout the State. He furthermore
claimed that Mr.. Kelly was losing much ground
every day. and that he would not be even as strong
as he was election day.
The Executive Committee were in session at differ
ent periods throughout the day, but only ordinary
routine business was transacted. The important
work of the campaign will probably begin next week
after the Robinson ratification meeting.
MIR. KELIy's COMMITTEE.
The committee or fifteen democrats from different
pagn have not yet organized Parors Nos. IA and 10
in the St. Nicholas Hotel have been secured for the
purposes OF the canvass, and are now being used
sort of preliminary headquarters Visitors dropped
in all day yesterday. and number OF prominent
gentlemen from various counties gave hopeful par
tculars of Mr. Kellys gaining strength in their local
ites curious incident occurred in the anteroom
OF the committee in the forenoon As several Of the
members discussing the situation long. lank,
but sturdy looking farmer opened the door and
pecred in. He had read the sign at the entrance,
democratic Hcadq but went back to scan
the black letrered pasteboard again. Once more he
sis this ere the democratic meetn house?" he OK.
claimed
'Yes; this is the place. What can do for your"
replied one OF the gentlemen.
can get some votes But l haint got no money,
ye see. and unless git some old man Luce Robin
son II have to 80 without those votes, and mcbbo
not be-"
Hero his eye fell on placard which was ir-
scribed, John Kelly Tor Governor" He he had
gone into the encmy's camp, and he went down
stairs he heard to mutter:--
"Goil darn it now. IL that wasn't kinder rough"
Mr.. kelly's committee Will meet and organize
Monday next
REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE.
The republicans still pursue their plan of un
tainly to be rewarded with success, provided hard
work could win tho prizes at stake. They certainly
do more than any other committee, and have had
advantage in having placed their candidates first
III the field, thus giving longer time to conduct
their canvass.
This is the first time In long series Of years that
so much interest was taken la tho city CANVASS by
tho Republican County Committee. This, 1t is
thought. shows that they have hopes OF capturing
the county Offices ut the coming election through
the democratic disafiection. The committee IL
kept constantly employed working tor tho success