The New York herald., 1879-03-12
A Brooklynite who Wants To Be Both
Congressman and Alderman
ELOQUENCE ON SALT.
Attempt to Secure More Five Cent Trains
on Elevated Railroads.
TELEGRAPH WIRES UNDERGROUND.
Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]


ALBANY N. Y. March II, 1870.
The particulars of conference between Senator's
Hogan, Ecclesine and Wagstaf and Governor Robin
Son relative to the charges pending against Comfy
Clerk Gupbleton and Register Loew have leaked ont
here tonight. 1t appears that the Governor sent
for the three democratic Senator's from New York
for the purpose of asking them to furnish names
from which he might select to the
twoimpeached officials in he was compelled to
remove them under the evidence submitted Senator
Wagstaf suggested the name of Mr. Mcneil. son of
Judge Mcneil, for the position OF register. while
Senator Ecclesine thought it would be good idea to
name Charles Z. Loew as tine successor of
his brother. Frederick W. Loew. Senator Hogan
made u vigorous appeal to Governor Robinson
in behalf of both officials. He went the entire
ground to the great injustice which would be done
those gentlemen in turning them out of Office for
charging fees which had been paid to democratic
republican and all other similar officials for the past
forty years. "I would rather follow mourner
the funeral Of SIessrs. Gumbleton and Loew"
remarked the Senator, "than them re-
moved under charges" He then called attention to
the fact that Charles Halpine miles O'Rely) had
charged the fees. General Jones had been ap-
pointed to fill the unexpired term OF Mr.. Hapne. and
he was magnanimous enough to hand over the fees
to the widow of that gentleman. Would 1t have been
fair to General Jones out of Office for so noble
and unselfsh work simply because he charged the
customary fees?
PLEADING REGISTER.
The intent, said Senator Hogan, as to oyercharges
should be taken into consideration. Besides, Mr.
Loew, when his attention was called to the matter
had requested committee of the Bar to agree upon
schedule of fees and he promised to abide impl-
city by their decison. This schedule had been made
up and the Office was now run under its opera
10 hob
matter" continued Senator Hogan, "that the
people of New York cannot understand. 1t is
persecution backed up probably by few dissatis-
fed persons who would like to obtain possession of
these Offices" The Senator spoke warmly for some
time in advocacy of the policy Of dismssing the
charges being patiently listened to by the Governor
1t is understood that Senator Wagstaf also paid
another visit to the Executive Chamber to-day
mission of "grace, mercy and
peace" Notwithstanding these direct appeals and
discussions the Governor has not gwen any posi-
tive expression Of opinion as to what will be his
course of action, or when he will give decision
The verdict, however, is now looked for daily.
The significance of the conference which re-
solved itself into a nominating body TO fill
the place Of Loew and Gumbeton, as far
two of the Senator's concerned, gives
strong evidence to many with whom / have con-
yersad here tonight that the Governor intends to
remove both gentlemen. II Is contended. however.
tho other side that the strong appeals which
have been made to him by political and personal
friends will result in saving both from this summary
decaptaton.
ALDERMAN OR coNGREss,rAy?-A DILEMMA.
Congressman-elcct and Alderman OReilly. sof
Brooklyn. called upon Governor Robinson this after
noon the purpose OF ascortaing the chances for
signature of the bill permitting the gentleman to
hold both his Offices. The good and bad features of
the measure were discussed between the Governor
and AR o Reilly and some Brooklyn politicians who
happened TO be present at the time of the visit No
positive assurance was given by the. Governor
wouId be made of the bill. Mr.. O'Reiiiy has
male up bis mind to remain as an Alderman in
brooklyn, thus giving up his position as Congress.
veto the measure A nice question however, has
arisen, which may change the gentieman's deter
quarters that he Congressman to al intents and
purposes after the ith of March last without taking
the oath of Office and that this fact of itself
his position as an Alderman. Ii this is SO Of course
Mr. ORcilly will 60 TO Washington where his vote
may prove of considerable importance in tho closo
Bpeakership fight
BILLS TO he EEPonTED FAvoRAprY.
The Judiciary Committee has agreed to report
favorably the Special Sessions bill. with amend
ment giving the City Judge and Chief Justice of the
Common Pleas authority to appoint the two Judges
Also Mr. Deans bill which abolishcs tho Shcriffs
fees for reporting commitments and discharges in
the police courts of Tho city of New York TO the Sec
retary of State. Also Mr. Hogan's bill compelling
captains sergcants of police any other officers
In charge of station hou ses to accept bail for liquor
dealers who be arrested Tor breaches of the Ex-
else law.
DISCUSSING Tim CANAL TOLL SHEET ron 1879.
The regular proceedings in the Assembly opened
this morning win discussion on the canal toll
sheet for the ensuing year, reported from the
Canal Committee. Mr.. Fish took exceptions to tho
refusal of this committee to reduce the toll foreign
salt. recommended by the Canal Board Speaker
Avord C"old salt, rs he is famiary called, is
gagged In tho salt business in Syracuse According to
Mr. Fish the high :ate of toll this article kept
up in the interest OK a monopoly, aud ought
not TO be tolerated The committees action;
S"sfS' the House. slr ilard said this subject was
thoroughly discussed In committee. The domestic
salt OF Onondaga Springs paid tax TO the State of
one cent per bushcL Mr.. Fish. in rcply. said the
State paid annually 90 the onondaga salt springs
some 500 900. sIr. Alvord explained the manage
mcnt OF the salt springs am, tioir product, which
by the taxation laid upon it had contributed many
hundred thousand dollars to the State treasury.
lie also showed that under the restriction Laid
upon domestic salt foreign salt reaches buffalo at
much less price than that produced In this State.
He said IL the intention 10 wash the salt in
terest Of the state then the Canal Boards rcvommcr-
dation ought TO bc adopted. All that this interest
asked 10 he put equal footing with the for
cign salt interest. Mr.. Fisn then raid that he had
called attention to this matter for the purpose OF
Showing the inconsistency of the advocates OF free
canals, They claimed that would benefit boatfhci.
Now, to reduce tolls on foreign salt will give moro
employment to bvI'nicn hut whcua locai interest
like this OF salt Is TO affected. find the advo-
Gates of free canals opposed 10 doing anything which
would benefit boatnlcn Mr.. Shoa-,l said no repre-
sentcd district which consumed perhaps more salt
than any Other in tho State, and ho was convinced
that the action OF tho Canal COMMITTEES wise. lfc
dd NOS believe, II the dOiucstc salt interest was
wiped out IN favor OF foreign salt. that the boaman
would be benefited Ia tho loiat, but damaged.
Mn. BisooKs sUsrAISs yiSH.
Mr.. Brooks was ot opinion that IL the clause in
the constitution protecting tlc salt interests of
Dnondaga county VAS removed and IL turned
to nc local authorities IL would be much better
Tor tho State. llo dill not think the State should
gage in any btsrcss whatever. And to this tor
cign salt. hc would be favor OF removing all tax
upon it. lie would have IL free ot ALI tolls ON the
canals. Jic insisted that the State had no right
10 tfpn gv foi on artfe Ia
OF such general consum ton salt. Ifo claimed
this in behalf OF tho great coinmercai interests
OF New York. from which you now obtain
half ot tho taxes which 20 70 support the govern
nicnt ot tho state. Mr.. Avord, ia reply. sad IL tho
state is 10 e,isIatc in favor Of wpDg out domestic
In brlfalf fogrsn intsros,s New York city will IN
time DO reduced 20 he mere hamlet she
before the construction Of tho Erie Canal.
Mr.. Brooks dld not think this interest