The New York herald., 1879-03-26
Political Combinations the Order OF
the Day at Albany.
TAMMANY VERSUS TILDEN
Attempts to 0verreach the Sphinx
Of Gramercy Park.
PROPOSED NEW CHARTER.
A Bill to Abolish the Fee System in
the Sherff's Office.
[Dy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD ]

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
ALBANY. March 25, 1879.
The Tammany democratic anti -Tilden and machine
republican combination against the Tilden- Robin
son-Cooper contingent continues to be canvassed
here with some considerable interest. How such
combination is to be brought about with any strong
probability Of success to be the leading poll
tical question Of the hour. The programme in
this respect eppears to be wild and
uncertain ever 1t looks as if the great "ring
smasher" of Gramercy Park has completely mystfed
the machine politicians all sides efectually
he did during the winter of 1878, when his Canal
Ring message came into the Assembly. Then the
Lords Dennisons, Bedens and other Canal Ring lead
ers with their hosts of followers filed the vestibules
and barrooms of the Albany hotels. swearing ven-
geance against the little Governor They threatened all
sorts of terrible things but their threats evaporatcd
like ether. Governor Tilden had accomplished his
purpose and tho eyes Of the people of tho State
directed to the canal thieves who had enriched them
selves by stealing millions from tho State
treasury through fraudulent contracts. The
members of this Canal Ring now attempt
to cement an alliance which might pre-
vent Tilden and his friends securing control
of the State government. They still have consid-
erable political influence in certain parts of the
State. They are bold enough to think they can ex-
ercise this influence to great advantage in the
present Legislature and in the next canvass for
Governor. 1t is this ''ring" element. compris-
ing republicans and anti i-Tden democrats which is
understood to be pressing Congressman Hscock for
Governor in opposition to Lucius Robinson.
ExMayor James j.. Belden. Of Syracuse who has
probably felt than any other man in the State
the terrible lash Of Tldens attacks is at the Delavan
this evening. He has been travelling backward
and forward between New York and Albany
for several days. Rumors arc circulated that the
gentleman Of the prime movers IN the plan to
cement the machine" republicans and Tammany
from the powerful blows which Mr. Tilden is now
evidently prepared to deal So far as can now be
judged little chance exists for the success of Mr..
PROPOSED NEW CITY CHARTER s'sf
The programme for . new charter for New York.
which was alluded to in tho HERALD several days
ago. is likely to be begun tomorrow in both Senate
and Assembly should the high contracting parties
night almost completed. and. it is said will be i'm
troduced in the Senate by Mr.. Murphy. and in the
departments depart s a and provides for dual non-parti-
Board Of Aldermen. Comptroler and District Attor-
the Dock and Public Works departments. Buildings
and Fire departments. Such bill would. of course
srss xeIc hr
doubtful however, II such bill can pass But II
wiropulline and change in the present complicateI
democratic situation
The two Street Cleaning bills were considered
this afternoon In tho Committee on Cities. Tho
only gentleman who appeared to discuss tho
. short speech in opposition to- the bill in
troduced by Mr.. Hayes. This bill. 1t is un-
m ony
Mr.. Eaton pointed out serious objections TO tho
measures. which were alluded to in the editorial in
to-day's HERALD He argued In favor of the passage
of Mr.. Langbein's measure which places tho
work Of street cleaning under the control Of
understood to have been brought up by ex-Poice
Commissioner Disbecker gentleman hero
informed me that II was Dis6eckers expectation to
Superintendent OF Street Cleaning in case his bill
had become o law. The ex-Poice Commissioners
hopes in this respect dashed to the ground,
as the Committee Cities tonight agreed to report
favorably Mr.. LAngbein's measure, as was recon-
mcnded in to-day HERALD.
TUNNELLINu THE HUDSON AND REGIsrERs FEES
The House was engaged all day in the discussion Of
general orders.-bills that had been reported from
measures were OF interest. one was introduced By
Mr.. Hayes. and provides for tunnelng the Hudson
River. and the other abolishes the fees Of Regis
ter in Now York. giving that oflacial an
annual salary of s7.5oo. The gentleman offered
some amendments, which were ordered to bc
printed These amendments do not alter the gen.
eral plan mapped out for tunnelltng for railroad
purposes. but arc introduced simply for the
purpose Of perfecting the bill. 1t is now
serious serious, character viii be thrown in the way
ally enhance railroad terminal facilities in New York
city Some arguments arose over the bill which
tSo erm Of the present hss expred NJ
last sssa' four registers had drawn % in fees from ON
stated that he unders.ood il Esd cost tho present
Register $4,000 for election expenses. Some OF the
year salary. while Mr.. varnun the introducer Of the
bill. advocated payment of $500.
ADVERTISING SESSION LAWS.
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two papers of each county again came mp for debate
Several speeches we're made in opposition to what
ton by the state. The bill recoufmitted to the
Judiciary Committee for amendment.
HILLS IN THE SENATE.
The session OF the Senate quite uninterest-
ing usual. Only half dozen bills were intro.
duced and they were Of little interest One of Them
indorsed by Senator Harris, amends tho laws relats
ing to insurance corporations 40 as to provide that
officials in such Institutions, or parties acting In
pany or its policy holders may be prosecuted whom
the frauds discovered, however long that may be
after their pcrpetration
senator Jones is the author OF bill proposing to
finish the Capitol by contract. An appropriation
Of three and a half millions is made to start
with and IL In provided that the completion
OF the building ehall bc let to the lowest responsible
bidder. Proposals are to be advertised for. and the
party securing tho is 10 furnish half million
in money government or State bonds. within five
days after signing tho document, ~ security. Tho
work must be completed by tho LIST OF January
Dy the provisions Of o bill introduced by Mr.. wsg.
staff graduates of the Law School OF Harvard Unt-
ycrsity who are also graduates OF any college or
university, and who are at present serving clerk
ships in ofices of practising lawyers, shall. upon
presentation of the certificate of any college, and
the certihcatc OF the applicant that he had served
one years clerkship In an attorneys offce be ad-
mitted attorneys and counseors at law In all the
courts Of this State
Mr.. Pierce introduced bill amending the charter
of the city of Brooklyn. providing that certain sum
shall be appropriated every year for epcctnod CHAR
itsblo Institutions. t t4
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