The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-07


vote understandingly and in q manner which wiz
cause you no subssqusnt regret deny that this
question Of Isssrvns to the Common Council the
tca powsr 1t Is one of sxpsdency mo, no. no; hear
him-hesr him kick him out; he has said enough &c)
Of independence; it looks a. if the people themselves
were dstern insd to act and this opposition furnishes
evidences. that they mean 70 act and vote correctly
the 22d March. ls44, Of which Robert H. Morris was
chairman This too was meeting called to discuss the
1t was upon the subject of municipal reform. will,
with permission read the following extract from
lew remarks made by the President upon that occa-
4ion:-
The system authorised by present city char
ter Is wrong, and the most honest efforts to reform
self No project has yet been presented 10 the legsa
urs for the necessary and the present meeting has
city fathers would pitch upon some suitable pIan as
there diversity Of opinion among taem and as the
present Legislative term is drawing near to close,
has been deemed expsdient to call upon the people for
thar sid.' (Great applause)
The meeting was then addressed by one whose powers
Of eoquence helped elevate him to that dignity in the
councils Of the nation he so much honored. That man
vas fresh from the working classes he had their I'M
waveTng and unnchng support which he we'll ms,i,;
avail myself OF his language ludng to some objections
as to the powers Of the Chief Msgistracy Of this city
he said =" Not only the chief magistrate restrained
from appointing subordinate officers but also
from exercising any effective control over the action OF
n I'M, hsr Ire inc omcsrs O ,ne
almost as many masters there are members Of the
two Boards; consequently, there be but little
part OF those ocials say nothing Of the utter
Of economy in the management Of municipal aairs
This the complaint Of Mr.. Moore he farther assers
" know, my fellow citizens that proposition in
vest the with powsrs-as far a. the case admits
analogous to those possessed by the President Of the
United States and by the Governor Of this STATE will be
opposed by those who unfendy to the principles,
the policy and political integrity which called those 60
vernments into existence, upholds and susains them.
BV others NO-mV word TOR lt-ROt by others.
II will be by men OF that political complexion and
Of that comPlaxio alone, who viii presume to Of
fend the public car, and insult the public sense
with their hollow and hypocrtioal clamors against
executive patronage and the one
their confusion that the efforts of mock patriots
and political dsmagogues, when directed against this
Of : snd
Observe. fellow citizens. it is not the exclusive
possession of the executive, but Of the legisla-
arms him with danger and with DEATH A wiser
sentiment, or one better sustained by the history
Of the past, j. not to be found Again he says: -"
the principles Of faith. We must raise the standard
of reform, AID make the Government of New York city
among the nations Of the earth The two houses Of the
City Legislature like the two Houses Of Congress- must
the veto powers the chief magistrate must no
inmate the officers who to act with him in executing
Jaws and with the advice ard consent Of the more
branch OF the city legislature appoint them
(Applause hisses, cries Of no. that won't do &c
Now admit that men may (as who does not y The
should so much the more be admonished by experience
would 60 a. tar to support the veto power
applause general and dscisve) Again. to quote from
Mr. Moore al of whose sentiments upon this subject
endorse he SAYS "Most of the state govern
s 10
there marked departure from that model the people
become dissatisfied and desire change Of the organic
present proceedings in New Jersey plainly show"
At the time to which have advsrted and to show in
to be held when he sat down Old Tammany rang with
nine hearty cheers" also submit of the resolu-
tons passed upon at that meeting: Resolved That in
States the perfect Of all known systems Of 60
vsrnmsn and that in any reform to be undertaken by
the principles Of the Federal Constitution should Be
the guide In advocating these sentiments,
am nc mot urging any new ianglso notions: ANY
tanned by large portion Of our citizens. and such a.
have occupied my most serious and careful attention
siion bstieve the people to the righu source OF
all political power rhere other position az
we we're unable to gather Here there were cries Of
:" good" go il old boy" "you are right once any
way &c9 !. is better for you and tina. the heads Of
Common Council II" No you dont," "we've had
enough Of that" let us give it to the people1 You
but before sit doYn let you what it Is you went!
you want under the proposed charter to submit the
ded TO the Mayor and Common Council-(.No MOI
conads the matte, the people hey are the sh
for our money = that. the talk - Go Il. my ssrn."
after by giving this matter to the people you hsvs TO
do through agency other. You do not do 1t
We srs the psopl. I'VE have been n ruled long
enough" Reform is what we want We'll have
sonnet Thing amy how" Cant Be worse off, Ninety;
could be made to believe that the selection OF your Street
Commissioner, your Aims House Commissioner any
other of the heads Of various could be
given directly to the people that in the selection Of
such officers all eiguss and juatos could be dispensed
with your wards would 90 as far =. the most snt
missioner Aims House Commissioner. and Chief Of Pc.
lice : a big two h'tsd chap il . smock sung
made the very welkin ring again) The CON-
mittees would be SO chosen that the candidates
5. ,or
will now speak Of the position that occupy, nssmuch
as that there has been some manifestations Of dspessure
shown during my remarks. II that thought myself
worthy the generous confidence of my fsIlow.cizens
would not hesitate az TO Whist course TO pursue. II
that having secured desirable osics had no other 10.
tercsts to protect and now that am here regret that
am unequal to the task Of gratifying you all None
dare say that my oicsl position will, have the
effect to gag me. You nominate your Street Commits
soner BY The people and will those contractors
and their snbordinates come forward, like swarm Of
bees 10 sustain that Commissioner, should effort be
made to aspace him previous to the expiration erm
Il you elect the heads Of me different departments by
the people, 10 whom would they be responsible Mind
You they are to be elected for three years all on
sdes of the room ('The people !" the people !" I'VE
don't want them for three years"-"One year." lone
year ia long enough" Eyes, six months" said
grievng over the sentence Of Mike Wash( You adopt
tnis method, fellow citizens and you would have
Mayor and the heads of departments like Hotten
tots hooking each other in the would be the
effect They could be removed by impeschmentD-so
rassment believe the interests of the public would
be best subseved by leaving matters they have
that In less than three years. If you submit this matter
to the people, you will have much cause to regret it,
know better than to question the unerrng wsdem Of
the people upon general subjects or in private personal
matters. =
Mr.. Brady sat down amid much applause.
MIR. SHEPARD then came forward and said Fellow citi-
zens appear before you under anages Of illness
and l. therefore, crave your indulgence IL that pro-
coed eisurey to discuss this subject and to reply
Of the remarks Of the gentleman who has just pre-
ceeded me. IT has been pleasure with me and q mat
ter Of pride at all times to meet my fellow citizens in
old Tia mmany. t5ome remarks were made here, which
we omit refersble to something which fell from the
lips of Mr. Brady (Cries of Brady" Brady" go
Shepard" "he did say So" odd IL he did, kc) In