The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-10
TIE TROUBLES or OLD TAAslAyY.
x6cre Statements ftom the OPPOSING
Sections.
THE ORIGINAL CHARTER.
FACTS F0R THE PEOPLE,
b., &c. &c.

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6s subject You are scattered through every State
af the confederacy, but our own hearts assure
us T your deep interest 10 all that concerns our
0rne h,nored society. There is no distance which
can efacc from the memory the brotherhood with
Whom the patriotic vow was taken, or the Great
Wiswam In which the calumet is passed among
tkcc hound together by devotion 10 common cause
and IN which new inspiration Ia fonnd for the hopes
psnapted BY an undying faith IN human progress
and the hbors imposed by patriotism broad Is the
Cuion.
But the subject upon which we address Won, though,
apparently al local concern, is really OF wider
Interest. This city, by its size and metropolitan
character, exercises an important influence trohgl
out the country: and IT Is essential 70 the pe7s ~
tcrests oS the democratic party that ~ shod Ne .s
Rome, not only OF sound bat also OF aViy0ious ana
harrponious aemocIacy Impressed with thus con-
yiction we have not Lesitated 30 act promptly ana
desidedfy within the sphere Of our duty TO secure
,G.Ee objects. -
That The Inject may be better understood, we win
t advert the character and position Of our society
aud lis relation to lammany Hall. The Tammany
Society or Columbian Order. now two-thirds of q
eepsury old has for long period OF time been
oRtre Of democracy, not only OF this city, but TO
sWe extent OF the whole country. The unanimity
rasured in the choice OF new members has been
dolhy efficient for goodto restrict, in most cases,
he selection 10 democrats OF undoabted orthodoxy
xcd kdelty, and TO those who have been conchatory
md tolerant III their political course. Aud the wide
nA1ge Of its membership has infused into It national
sIirit and ncucated among its brothers sentiments
dSy,id Of sectonalism. Those who imbibed love
of kkerty la the depths Of the forest, where every
siject and every motion Is suggestive OF ireedom,
have here casped hands with those who in the
solitude OF the study, have traced IN the future
the progressive developement OF human rights and
fsstter learned the lessons and the duties eajoned
by bsotherly love. mutual dependence, and common
arnA The heroes OF every battlefield, the favorite
snss Of every State, and the noble men who have led
Ia every contest for democratic principles and State
rshts IN national councls-the North the South,
Csc East, the Westhaye all been initiated into
Brotherhood, and form the circle OF Union.
cndeF such auspices our society has been conducted,
and therefore naturally, consequence follows d
cause, its influence has been exertcd to preserve
pGsty and vigor, the democratic creed, and to dis
GEIiBate aud foster a spirit Of harmony an9 cor
mhatou among all WHO profess its ennobling and
tefefcent doctrines.
AZ is well known to yoa though perhaps not to
etaels oCr society owns Iammany Hall-the Great
WiswaIn; and by j. control Of the political nse OF
tats bGiding, has exercised material influence in
RESPECT 10 the democratic organization. Tammany
Eau has been Identified with every denocrtc strug-
gie froIa the tine Of it's erection 10 the present
Alfhe III victory and in defeat, II has been tie home
On soRRd princlples. Within its walls secoDasm has
Fever reared lis head, and faction has found no
quarter. Whatever may have been the divisions
II the democratic ranks, either in tie Union or in
nia State, the democratic organization in Tannany
Ian has adhered 20 the regular democratic standard.
The sre1it OF these gratifying results may, in large
degree, lie ascrihed to the influence OF our society.
The extent and manner OF the use OF Tamnany
Han for political purposes, is regulated by the lease
tof December "a lS42,) from the TaInmsny Society
- Joseph W. Howard, under which TIE building is
occupied. Mr.. Howard covenants ~ io,lows-" And
he said party Of the second part, (Joscnh w.
Havart) doth hereby further covenant, pronise aud
sgvc, 20 and with the said parties Of the first part,
tiamInany Society," their successors and assigns,
chGt the present Democratic Republican General
Committee OF the city of New York, ana their
ssors, shall have tie privilege OF holding all their
psiitIcal meetings IN said Tammany Hall daring the
continuance OF this lease and the renewals thereof"
The manner in which the succession Of The
General Committee, entitled to the Of the Hall,
should be determined, Is prescribed 10 the following
covenant
"And the said party Of the second part Closeup
v. Howard for himself, his executors, adnnstra.
tSss, and assigns, dolh hereby further covenant,
gcmise and agree, aforesaid that he, his execu-
toFs, adninisra tcrS assigns. shall not, and VIII
not, knowingly and Intentionally, and with view 70
violate this Lease daring the said term hereby granted,
n either Of the renewals thereof, let or Lease.
directly or Indirectly any rant cf the said premises
aLove described 10 any other political party whatso-
gyer, calling themselves committees otherwise, for
Tho purpose OF holding any political meeting therein,
whose general political principles do not appear TO
kfrn or them 10 be In accordance with tie general
political principles Of the Democratic Republican
General Committee of the city Of New York, of
which Elijah +. Purdy il at present chairman.
And Ia case there should b., ~ any time.
doubt arising in the mind Of the said
party Of the second part, his executors, admins
traitors. assigns. or in the mind q. the Grand
a6iculty whatever between them, in ascortainins
Ce political character OF any political party who
shall be DESTROYS Of obtaining admission 70 sid
banding Tor the purpose Of holding any political
meeting therein that then. and in such case, the
said party OF the second part his eycctors admins
traitor. or assigns. shall thercupon give notice
thereof in writing TO the Grand Sachem. or 70 the
tatber OF the Council Of the -Gid society, or tie
Grand Saclem OF the said society shall Immediately
Eereupon give notice In writing 70 the said party Of
the second part his executors, administrators, or
assigns, that doubts have arisen in his mind a. to the
political character Of such political party or rersons
seeking admission to sad building for the purposes
Aforesaid: in which event it j. hereby mutually
sovynantcd and agreed, b. ard between the parties
hereto that il shall be the ds'y OF tue Father Of the
Counoil OF said society immediately upon the re-
tefpt Of such written notice, either from the said
party OF the second paIt, lns executors, admins
traitors, or assigns cr from the said Grand Sac3eTl,
To assemble or to Ii assembled together, the
6zsnd Council Of the said society, T. whom the
question as to tie Political character 81 saoh person
m persons seeking 70 be admitted into sIch
bulcang, for tie purpose Aforesaid, shall be sub
mIsied by the parties hereto their Successors,
executors. administrators, and assigns, when tie
same thall be passed upon, and decided ~ the sli
Grand Council Of said Society, who shall Immediately
hereupon give notice IN writing 81 such decision %
the said party Of the SECOND port. his executors I'D
ministrators, assigns which decision notified to
said party OF the second part, hs executors admin
btiat0rs OF assigns IL i hereby mutually c0venanted
and agreed, by and between ne parties hereto -aal
aid parties hereto, and Their and each 81 teif
eeSsors, executors. administrators, and assigns
IL viii be seen by The above extracts, tat tie
power 10 determine absolutely, 10 tie occupancy f
tae Hall Tor political purposes Is vested in the Grand
Council OF The Tammary Society. The s8chemi
have 20 iudiaiouziy discharged tais delicate daiy,
that the decisions ii tae Council have not only been
proven by time to lie wise and salutaEy brit have
always been cheerf1ly sustained rs the inasges Of
the democratic party and ther decisions have this
acquired moral force quite et ctive A. the 8bO
inte power inherent N the 0wter p Of the building.
The recent necessity for the exercise II this duty
ny your Council, Wa, as you VIII readily conceive.
ls by 10 be en- occasion ol deep feg4ol II = un-
pleasant al any time 70 be obliged % deny the ne 81
ihis building 70 any portion OF or petct, friends
ard it il more unpleasant g. and 6h. ronee4, which
ARE proper and natural, carried % he excess % 4n,.
uous difsensicn especially such dscord rs justly
n source Of gIicf 10 our political friends sad 81 ilY
only 10 our opponents. With tie motives md liects
of those between whom we nave had 10 decide We
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