The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-12

New Police Bill which he held in his hand, was unex
cepon"ble jim all respects save regarded appoint
ing power which was vested in the Common Council and
Board OF Aldermen This gave the bill party character
and It was prepared for the purpose OF serving the party
forebut now, at the eleventh hour and when all was
done u{wh them, they come forward in order TO SUBJ
party purposes III they honest in intention
why did they not pass this bill giving the power of
ponment 10 the Board of Aldermen But their OBJ
ects were well understood, and II the proposed bill
prepared by the angel Gabriel it would be used for
rupt purposes and as mere party machine. Cheers
They had met Tor the purpose OF expressing an opinion
and as they We're sending up to Albany deputaon on
this subject he believed that the there hon.
est to be made the tools Of the corrupt politicians of New
York-to be canght in such gull-.rap that The
cy OF New York, and still they wanted the Legislature
pass this bill for party objects There universal
have good and honest men appointed to ocefor the
sent were most corrupt and vile set Confusion in the
crowd and cries turn him OUT which caused by
some person interrupting the speaker The appointing
should not be given to such would appoint OBJ
jeconable and corrupt police orceamongs whom there
were some honest men to be He knew the AmeTi.
can Republicans were good and would make good and
sound officers
D. s. WHITNEY rose and said-They were assembled
this afternoon in front OF the City Hail. express our
feelings Uproar beneath the plaiorm say to express
our vews-( Confusion and iumut in the crowd)
was going to say that it was for the purpose Of stating
our views in reference to the present Police Bill
lat this state of the proceedings the speaker inter-
ruped by considerable confusion and hustle in the crowd
produced by alteration that took place between some
persons, which caused noise and much hustle amid loud
cries oil turn them out, turn them OUT The speaker
then continued, but was again interrupted when all on
the platform rushed towards the end from whence the
noise proceeded The crowd here pressed firmly about
person who appeared to be respectable man. and with
great resolution hemmed him completely up perfectly
solid mass. The crowd then pressed forward and drew
him gradually out until he separated completely from
the great body OF the meeting The under the cir
cumstances showed great GOODNESS and rbearance and
smiled repeatedly during this alteration He then
deliberately and forcby elected from the Park and the
gates were closed upon him. the crowd remaining inside
the bars and following his progress as he proceeded
towards the Post Office, accompanied by one or two per-
sons On enquiry, turned out that the party thus
elected was police officer and that he accompanied
ny an associate offcer both OF whom, il appears met
the same fate. The whole appeared strange
and extraordinary to the lookerson and caused great
deal OF conversation and gossip on the staHd The
and will act think this legislature will pass bill
whose tendency is to corrupt society and encourage
vicious state OF the city 1t did originate in any de-
sire to economist the expenses of city, but party
purposes (great noise and calls Of order by charman
was brought about to satisfy the cravings OF few hun
cry oihce holders (cres of that's true It's Cos.
pei sir When they found the people expressing disgust
at the corruption Of the city government and the whole
about to be purified by sweep from the American Re-
publican party they concocted this bill to blind the
OF the public and 10 carry out their corrupt purposes
1t is fact that in Tammany Hall they threatened every
man who would not support this bill Gentlemen, now
asklyou one and all can you trust the Democratic party
long, (Cries Of "no.D They fit restore
virtue and morality to our city, hold office. They
cry out REFORM but how can we expect reform from them
The people have expressed their dissatisfaction Tam
many Hall, and thank God not to submit TO such
neiarous business any longer. Old Tammany Hall must
lie Checrs2 1t is already tumbng, and for ever let it
and extend its influence Mr. Whitney concluded by
horting his party to rally round the glorious banner
conquer the Greeks and Germans and all other foes OF
The meeting then adjourned and escorted in procession
the depuaton for Albany down to the steamboat cheer
ing most Justify on their way.