New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
ALBANY GO SSIP.
GOVERNOR HILLS FRUITLESS LISTENING
GENERAL CARR-TIIE LOBBYISTS.

GENERAL CARR-THE LOBBYISTS.
rrpoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THK TPrBUNR ]
ALBANY MAY l1.-GovernoI Hill is said to have his
ear close the ground to catch the first whisper from
tho President in favor OF his nomination for Governor
this FALL but thus far he has been able to distinguish
only a murmur from the National Administration to
the effect that it holds him in high esteem, and hopes
that he is happy in his position Not one word has
reached him showing that the National Administration
will use its influence nominate hun for Governor state
Treasurer Maxwell and his deputy. Edgar X. ApgAr,
one of the ablest Democratic politicians in the state
have been in Washington with a view it is said OF
learning something about the plans OF tie Adminstra-
ton regarding this State. Some of the New-fork
Democrats say that ex.Mayor Edward Cooper may be
nominated for Governor by the State machine
Alfred C. Chaplin the Democratic Controller, is also
seeking the nomination. and his friends putting for
ward his recent recommendations respecting the
finances of the State as a proof of his fitness Tor
Governor.
The new electric lights with their large chandeliers
have much impro, cd the acoustics of the Assembly
Chamber the reaectors attached to the chandeliers
acting as sounding boards For several years the
Assemblymcn have been trying TO hear one another
speak in their cathedtalke room. Their voices
up among the great stone arches or back into he
galleries and never returned. Wires suspended
"a
waves. and one of the galleries was shut mp DIV the
erection of a wooden PARTITION None oil these devices
had any effect. Now, accidentally the AFFINITY 10
uulSh what is said by the Assembymen has Oeen
much increased eaker Erwin. Clerk Chckerng and
General Hustled say that they do not have 10 exert
themselves to be heard as they did in former years.
People having business with tho Secretary of State
can flways find him at his Office in the Cal ltol.
Rarely has there been State officer attentive 10 ms
duties as General Joseph Carr. New-Nork seems to
be almost much the Official headquarters 4i Con- Con-
troler Chapn Albany. and state treasurer Maven
AID Attorney General O'Brien frequently visit their
homes respectively at Batavia and at NatFrtoWn
General Carr is among the earliest to arrive at his
ofice and one of the latest to depart from H. anu Is
there every DAY of the week except Sunday. lie has
efficiently performed the duties of the Office.
"The lobbyists about the Legislature" said an
experienced legislator yesterday, " nave more
knowledge of the state of legislation than any other
men in ALBANY Every day the close of the sessions
OF the Assembly and the SenHt" OF them takes notes
from the journals of the two bodies o the aclon taken
on every bill. These notes are transierie ed to the
books OF the chief lobbyist, who lives at the Kenmore
Hotel At any moment he can turn TO his books ana
inform any man who applies tor ms services OF 'he
position of bill and its pr0s ec.s of passing one OF
the LOBBYISTS grew so bold, few year ago, that ne
/ sent a bouquet TO o newly elected speaker wei
recolect the embarrassm ent Of that gentleman upon
reaching the Speakers desk and finding pcrched uDon
it handsome vase filled With costly lowers tied 10
one of which was a card inscribed with the name OF the
lobbyist
Dogs are sternly forbidden enter the Capitol-but
there exception. lie range about the gigantic
building freely. Is the pct oi the Visitors seem 70
gh 60 take rides in the elevators and has hatred
OF news aperS when he tears 20 Pere' "l,n ms snIP
teeth whenever they lett unprotected IN his
vicinity lie is finely pruporuoned white DUH ierler
aud his name is Grover Cleveland. HIS ears have been
pointed giving him keenly pugilistic Look but be
Is one OF the m ,st amiabe dog, that lived. lie
formerly belonged TO Mr.. Cleveland, but having
frightened . sm1llsDy one day ct the Executive
Mansion while playing With hun the resident tnonSnt
it best send the dog tho Capol-and to give the
boys parents so.