The New York herald., 1879-11-25
FIRING A POLITICAL MINE.

CHARGES TO BE PREFERRED AGAINST MAYOR
cooPER-TAArMANY's EFFoRr TO REGAIN
LOST PowHR-THE GROUNDS UPON WHICH
THE MAYORS REMOVAL IS SOUGHT.
The rumors that have been current in political
circles for tho past few days. the effect that Gov
ernor elect Cornell would be asked to remove Mayor
Cooper, were investigated yesterday by HERALD
reporter. The details of the movement that is be
made against the Mayor have not oil been agreed
upon. but the necessary sfdavits and other papers
will be laid before Mr. Cornell very soon after he
assumes office. The grounds upon which Mr.
Cooper's removal is to be demanded may be sum-
married. as folows:-
Fyrst-His alleged illegal removal Of General Smith
and Mr.. Nichols from the Police Board.
Sccond-The alleged unwarranted removal of
County Clerk Gumbleton.
TAirt-The alleged failure of the Mayor to make
nominations to tho Board OF Aldermen within the
time provided in the charter.
Fourth-The alleged failure of the Mayor to secure
good government Of the various city departments
These are the grounds. or ut least some of those
that WILL it is said form the basis the application
when il is made The matter has been placed in the
hands of legal gentleman whose services have just
been secured. and tho work will be pushed vigor-
ously. The programme agreed upon. however
does not end with the plan to have the Mayor
removed. Ex-PoHce Commissioner Nichols mas
been advised to bring action against Mayor
Cooper and Governor Robinson for damages
sustained by his removal by these officials. Such
action it is intended. will be commenced lmme
diately the courts decide the questions now
pending before them in the or Mr.. Nichols.
Mr. John u. Townsend who has been the adviser
OF Mr.. Nichols. and who has far been the conf
dant of those who will make the charges against
Mayor Cooper. waited upon last night by
reporter OF the HERALD. Mr., Townsend expressed
mors in circulation. He said he had heard many
such runors.
care the rumors of the Mayors intended removal
true?" asked the reporter.
"There have been no papers prepared in the mat
ter far" replied Mr.. Townsend, '.but have ad-
vised and shall continue advise that some steps
looking to the Mayors removal be taken"
"Have you been retained IN the matter?" pursued
the reporter.
There is no retainer about it. guess" was the
reply: Ply, ,.v. Won ,.., ....a . ., y,
matter?"
..Now you are getting too near. You can say.
however. that would regard the Mayors removal
sort OF retributive justice for his action
moving Mr.. Nichols. think the Mayor deserves
much more to be removed than did my client"
"Wil any further action be taken against the
MayorY
''when the courts decide on Mr.. Nichols case
would advise him to bring suit against Mayor
Cooper and Governor Robinson for damages for his
removal from office. So far however. nothing has
been done about the matter"
But Mr.. Nichols will not, 1t seems from the flying
rumors, be alone in his light against the Mayor.
Ex-Police Commissioner w. +. Smith and ex-County
Clerk Gumbleton Will also join i'll application to
Mr.. Cornell to have the Mayor removed. but
all applications will come through channel.
In Mr.. Cooper should be removed the President
Of the next Board Of Aldermen would act Mayor.
so that IL that officer is Tanmany man all the APP
pointve patronage OF the city government would be
again under Wigwam control.