The New York herald., 1879-01-07
5 "High Moral" Friends
Hard at Work.
TO-NIGHT'S FESTIVITIES.
A Great Crowd Expected at the
New Capitol.
[Br TELEGRAPH TO TEE HEnAID.]

lators from that section Of tho State remain ON the
road in state OF nervous uncertainty. 1t is under
stood that nearly all Of these members friends
of Mr.. Alvord. When tho caucus will be held,
whether tomorrow night or Wednesday morning
has not yet been settled Tho arrival of the absent
ones can alone decide the important question. The
spectators have become wearicd in their prognos
tications. The outlook remains about the same
with Alvord's chances still in the ascendant. II q
caucus werc held to-day it is thought that Sloan
would be tho winning man, majority Of
his supporters have been on the ground
for several days; but it requires forty-nine
republican members Of the present Assembly to
secure the necessary majority to go into caucus
With Alvords friends objecting. which they have a
perfect right to do, in view Of the common usages of
the party. of gathering Of this character
can take place until full representation is on
hand. When the persons engaged in pressing
Mr. Alvords claims are considered it seems perfectly
plain that he will prove the successful candi-
date. The "machine'' is undoubtedly for him.
When you such political leaders as cx-Collector
Tom Murphy. Insurance superintendent Smythe.
United States Marshal Payne. ex-shcriG Daggett.
Sheridan Shook. cx-Unted States District Attorney
Bliss and others Of that stamp doing their best to
elect Alvord 1t is not difficult conclusion to arrive
at that the machine is really running at full head
on the track Of the Syracuse statesman.
ALvoRD's FRIENDS OFFERING BETS.
Il will offer to bet $1,000 to $780," said OK
Sheriff Daggett of Brooklyn this afternoon at the Del
avan, to Assemblyman Skinner. "that Alvord will be
the next Speaker.
Il have not tho money to bet if had it would"
'I will LEND you tho $3.50 and you can hold the
stakes" responded Daggett.
for the speakersnip. skinner turned on his heei
and walked of. amid the smiles of crowd who
had congregated to hear the discussion; straws
show which way the wind blows. and unless
. remarkable change comes over tho condi-
tion of affairs at Albany. between now and
Ger of the Assembly for 1879 The claim that Conk-
lings leutenants are divided in their allegiance to
Sloan and Avord is the truthful ono. but there is
doubt that tho majority of them. and by far tho
most influential on the side of Avord. The cor
Poration influences. too. at work IN
surance banking. excise and canal legislation. how
ever when they come to Albany do not advertise their
in the S S
always in the dark. Their agents may be found
smong members of the Senate and the House, Saa-
may or may not be ono Of tho ghost stories
floating around Albany ut every Legislative scs-
sion. One fact is clear. Aivords position is very
sIoAx's HIGH MORAL FOLLOWERS
On the other hand it is claimed that Sloan.s sup
porters sympathetic politicians who believe
in tho "high moral doctrines. but takc all the
chances the ''low moral" plan whenever they
nifcant fact by some that many of Ex-Governor Til
dens friends are working secretly in the in
OF wond
II the republican ranks. This evening the
canvass for Alvord is in full blast in tho
is being contested and nothing will be lett undone to
victory. 1t is looked upon significant that
here can be found the majority of tho republican
battlefield. Tho gossip goes on with the frequently
repeated caution to tho lIKnLp correspondents. "Do
not give me as authority for this and
win talk freely with you Charles II.
agent is working hard for Avord. ~ tell you."
marked one of the aossppers. 1.-THE showing Of the
HERALD this morning that Sloan his friends have
disposed of the leading committees caused quite
dutter. Many who were supposed to be tor the
Oswego statesman have now gone over to Alvord."
me Of school just let out in the win
ter when there is snow on the ground.
s tho 70 20 r s s US 70
live workers with him. Sloan's friends all expect
leading positions on committees" sioan." asserted
Buffalo and other Western towns along the
will lose him nearly all the members from these sec.
tons "His connection with the Midland will hurt
him along the line OF that railroad" said another.
1T will be remembered that the road was the
of placing Littcjohn the list of retired states
men. II the means OF compelling taxpayers
swhosc towns were bondcd) to pay the expenses Of
building"
Thus goes the gossip of the Aivord men in general
that side also agree that In Aord is speaker IL
will be mainly due to tho efforts OF BALD Eagle. OF
claimed would have been elected himself had he re.
mained in tho field. Another story given out by
these people is that Congressman Warner Miller.
who Is chief leader in the Sloon campaign. has
ambitious political hopes for the future in of
the success Of his candidate. They allego
that Ne actually has his eye upon the United States
Senatorial chair to be made two years hence,
when Francis Kernans term expires. victory of
snch character as the election of sloan over the
Ie1 trfva
Ter political prestige Of great importance to him In
future campaigns This is picture Of the aspect Of
csrncstncss Is quito evident
calm, dspassionate, fair minded politicians seem
heal all differences and sodiy cement the party to
select such Dr. /. i. Hayes for conlproinise
candidate Il the gossipers are correct there TO
be we'll founded and serious objections to both Aycrd
and Sloan. Then why not take up an Independent,
nblc like Hayes. 1t is not yet late to heal
all wranglrgs, and several republican members with
whom converscd in the crowded halls Of the Dclcyan
this evening" express themselves In favor OF such
THE NEW CAPITOL RECEPTION
The reception at the new Capitol tomorrow night
has received considerable attention among Albanians
been invited; but it is doubtful IL moro than
OF them will take part In the ceremonies. OF
s1ar'e , nearly all the Senators AND and a,n
will be present together with hosts OK greater
lesser political lights. The truth is. the new
Capitol IL as yet nothing moro than huge barn. IL
will probably take three years before II is really
ready for decent occupancy. only three or four
rooms are properly fitted up. The Legislature has
appropriated at various times since 1858 for tho
work the enormous sum OF $?5J4,2g0. nearly oil OF
which has been expended. 1t is likely to cost
several millions more before II is completed.
The arrangements OF the senate and Assembly
chambers as to accommodating the representatives
noticeable In tho Assembly Tho reporters arc placed
I'm high gallery. away behind tho speakers chair,
where they can scarcely hear word that In said get
access TO bill that IN introduced. Such arrange
mcnt would lead to the inference that the managers
OF the Capitol intended the public should know little
OF Legislative doings. at least far Objectionable
measures arc concerned. II In understood, however,
that different arrangements will bo made in this
respect when the Assembly Is organized.
row Al THE DEIAvAS---Two POLITICIANS