The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-25

at their In the University, Monday evening"
September oath Peter Cooper in the chair The follow
ing resolutions passed. after which the meeting adj
journed -
Resell, ed That the increasing taxation of citizens
and The growing reckless and dishonest extravaganza in
the administration OF of city affairs operate
oppressvey all classes driving away manu- facturers
and mechanics, checking building and the growth and
ter and call upon this committee for renewed and ener
getic action and all who feel interest in the honor
Of New York to exert themselves to elect good men to
office and more particularly to reelect those who have
proved faithful in the dischag e Of their duties.
Resolved That the friends of city reform be requested
to convene in their several wards and council districts
with all possible Dispatch for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for Aldermen and Councmen and other local
officers Of known integrity and ability without reference
to party politics.
HARD SHELL SENATORIAL DISTRICT CONVENTION.
In accordance with the resolutions passed by the Hard
Shell General Committee the delegates to the respective
senatorial conventions met last night at their several
head quarters. Below give the result Of their debera
tons.
Third District Convention
This convention, composed OF delegates from the First
street M Whe
more Of the Fifth ward, was called to the chai and
Morris oKeeie of the Fourth ward ofcated as secreta
ry. The following named delegates appeared
First ward-Janies Champion James Duly hurtagh
Eoran.
Second ward-R S. TAFT, Michael Ryan, S. FAIRY.
Fourth ward-Pat'k Doherty, Maurice o,Keefe, VIM
Colgan.
Fifth ward-Jas. Clark, VIM. Francis, j. W. whetmore
Sixth ward-pavid Reardaa, Pat. Nc Laughln Patrick
Wade.
After the meeting was organized the Secretary, Mr..
Maurice 0Keefe and stated that he had but just
selved information Of the death Of Hon. Henry j. Alien,
who had died during the afternoon. As Mr. Allen had
OKeef) deemed nothing more than respectful thai
they should adjourn TO meet some other time
JAS. CLARK, Of the Fifth Ward, seconded the motion,
and bore testimony to the many good qualities Of H. j.
Allen The convention then adjourned to meet again
during the week.
incumbent and Jcha D. Dixon Of the Fifth ward the
prominent candidates before the convention
Fourth District Senctoriai Convention.
meeting of this convention took place last evening,
at No 415 Grand street The following delegates attend
ed:-Jamcs johnson, jeremiah Morris, j. McCollum,
Robt. Il. Roberts, Dan. Banks, D. H. Heamstead, Jno.
Tey, VIM. Van Penschotten Bernard Gafney and Henry
Marshall.
Mr. r. f. Roberts was called to the chair and Bernard
Ganey oficated as secretary pro TEN. On notion they
were confirmed unap imousiy permanent officers.
John 1iiiey then named James j. Reilly, Of the Thir
teenth ward, Joseph MeColum and Joseph NJ Marsh OF
the Tenth Ward candidates for the nomination for Sc
nator Of the Fourth district.
The meeting then adjourned to Ineet again time
EVth District Senatorial, Convention
This Convention, composed of delegates from the Eighth
Ninth and Fourteenth wards met at Bradbuys corner
of Hncson and Dominick streets last night at O'Clock
Jacob Brush, Of the Ninth ward was called to the
chair and Robert Linn, of the Eighth ward oicated
secretary The following delegates appeared and took
their seats
Bsllsley.
Ninth ward--Jacob Brush B. Rice and H. Klennon
Fourteenth ward-John Boyd, Pat. Barnes and An
thony Conron
call Of The wards Thomas Fay proposed by the
Eighth and Fourteenth wards, and Philip Engs BY the
Ninth ward After some informal business the conven
ton adjourned to meet again next week
Srth District.
The Sixth Senatorial Distinct Convention, compris-
ing delegates from the following wards met last
evening at Smiths If Twenty street
and Fourth avenue viz l.
drew c. Smith
Twelfth ward-Michasl Murray A. 5. Smith, John
Moore.
Fifteenth ward-wm N McIntire, Elijah Fisher John
Gilmore.
Sixteenth ward-ConkNn Sharp, John Cafrey, John
Tiejen.
Eighteenth ward-c. Y Gunther, W. Birdsan,
Stephen Russell.
Nineteenth wara-Hcnry Arcularius, John Carney
Twentieth ward-Mchael Martin, Gersham Cohen
James M Sweepy.
Twenty first ward-J. +. Broderick, NJ. Mclean P.
M:Aleer.
Twenty second ward-wm. A. Turnure James A.
The convention organized by the appointment Of
Thomas Fcspedden, Of the Nineteenth ward, Chair
man, and W. j. Mcntre and A. j. Smith, Secretsries
and upon motion proceeded to ballot for senator with the
following result on the first ballot -
Hon. Thomas ). Munday, Of the Twentieth ward re-
ceved 10 votes j. c. Rutherford of the Nineteenth ward
received votes; C. u. Mead, Of the Fifteenth ward
ceved votes b. s. HART OF the Fifteenth ward received
votes.
Wheeupon 1t was, upon motion, resolved that Hon.
Thomas j. Munday be unanimously declared the nominee
OF the Sixth senatorial district hard shell democrats
committee was then appointed 10 wait upon Mr. Mum
day. which shortly returned and introduced him to the
meeting He delivered brief but inspiring address, in
cratic principles lie adyerted with feeling his
struggles in the State Assembly against the fanatic fac.
tions 81 Name lavish, Sewardsm and Know Nottingham
ard exp his belief that his nnation was but the
tribute Of his appecating constituents for his unring
efforts their behalf He concluded with expressing
his Iminatop in OF h election to work earnestly
and faithfully in the urtherance of the principles o. the
party which had honored him with their nomination
The convention adjourned after giving practical proof
OF their disbelief OF the Maine law heresies
EIGHTH WARD HARD SHELL COMMITTEE.
The Ward Committee met at the of Hudson and
pomnick streeS Dr. Steven Hasrouck called to the
chair, and Ed I. Arnonx appointed secretary SUBJ
se}uenny X A. Chambers was appointed treasurer. The
following named gentlemen appointed delegates TO
Assembly convention:--Ed. + Arnoux, W. B. HAYES,
George Cox, Walter Melior and Beniamin Cohen. The
convention then adjourned to Thursday evening
YOUNG MEMS DEMOCRATIC (HARD SHELLY GENERAL
COMMITTEE.
This body met at Academy Hall, 663 Broadway. The
meeting was called to order at o'clock p. NJ James
Parker in the chair and John King acting secretary
The committee proceeded to the consideration Of the by
laws heretofore reported and the unanimously
adopted Henry II. Morangc, ESQ. Of the Ninth ward
moved the appointment Of committee Of FIVE prepare
and report series of resolutions IN confirmation OF the
action Of the Syracuse Con, ention held sd August
and which nominated the State ticket headed by General
Aaron Ward for Secretary Of State and also Of the Gene
raj COMMITTEES in the selection OF delegates to the several
nominating conventions to report at the next meeting
The Chairman appointed such committee Henry H.
Morange, VIM. c. Glover. John King, Charles II. smith,
and /. H. Mcflroy
On motion OF Mr. CroyFR a committee Of Ave was ap.
pointed to confer and act In conf Junction with CON-
nee Of the General Committee and OF the Young Mem
National Temocratc Club, to make the necessary ar
rane ments for ratification meeting. The following
gentlemen appointed said committee:-Ne1
Newson, T. A. Marshall Henry Smith Arthur d. Creigh-
ton, John Ii. Brady.
In molten the committee adjourned to the aext ECU
lar meeting Oct. 8.
Common Plens-Speciai Term.
Before Hon. Judge Woodruff.
Eds1ton Poge.-Dcmurrer 10 answer sustained -vith
liberty 10 amend, the usual terms
Court Cslendar-Thas OHy,