The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-10
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THE GREAT FUSION MELTING IN TAMMANY HALL
JOHN CocHRANE TFLLIHo WHY HE WENT TO WASH.
RGToS-cArf RYNDERs GorsG TO vrRGlsIA TO
HkLP nSNRy A. WISE
meeting Of the committee OF 10 get up
the great fusion denomination which on next
month held last night in the Coal Hole Tsmrnauy
Hall
Captain Ry nders presided, and L. + Harrison acted
sscretsry. About twenty persons present all OF
whom, with two exceptions, were Custom House
cficers
The Secretary read the minutes Of the prevous meet
ing, which approved, after which the wards
called in their order and special committees that hal
bsen appointed reported the standing Of certain per
in their respective localities ard to whether they
would consent to allow tAeir be used ocsri
Of the forthcoming meeting.
Nappears that at previ,us meeting Of the commit.
tee resolutions had been passed that Custom House
Officer should be allowed to act officer speaker
the night in question: and also that there shoui be two
vice presidents from each ward OF whom should BE-
soft and the other hard 10 have streak of IA,
and str,ak OF lean throughout. The same arrange
ment was TO hold good with the te:reiar es.
number Of names called over, but through
me inexpcabls agency, In almost every ward SONS Of
tee persons mcntionedere either Custom House officials
else hards Of so ancient dale a. 10 be undistnguh
abe from solt, 20 an inquest was hsa on each name
Custom House on their garmests, were merellessy
purged This proceeding objected to by several Of
they should be excluded from dancing at the great vel
drg q the democracy, especially a. they expected
ever, lnexorable this point and they
PEELED 10 grin and bear IT,
Mr.. JonS CocHRASE announced that while be was in
Washington, the propricy Of holding this meeting had
been much discussed He found that there the hghes.
importance had te pae Ell the proposed dsmontra
ton not only means Of uniting the party In New
York but also from the effect II would throughout
the Cnion In eemen;ing osether with stli Grmer bands
the great Democratic family so that they might oppose
m IN at 0nt
more this REGARDED the opening OF the Presea
tial CANVASS not, Il s true, with view TO urge the
claims Of particular candidate but TO sc, the
chnery going that would sec ure the election Of
representing intact the principles o, that party which
the subject had By the eiitos Of the wash
ington Jnton, kessrs. Nicholson forney Mf. Coch.
In the Union once the subject and tsey placed the
highest value ths effect this proposed mestiog would
have on the future prospects Of the administraeo
party. All the distinguished democratic members OF the
senate and Touse Of Representatives had conferred
with him On his arrival in Washington, and promised
TO give aid spd comfort 10 the nov.ment
In his conferences with the officials wash ngton the
question TO how the should be COTTON
up discussed IL was rscsmms nded that 10 person
,hould he permitted 10 take part In the citing who
krown 70 be once holder under the general govern
ment, and this suggestion he mr. Cochrsns) endorsed
~ the cry would be Immediately raised BY interested
parties that the Custom House At the bottom OF
the whole matter. also recommended not - have
10 any doctrine that might be deemed obeetisaabls
severai OF the Senators At rst thought II advssble to
bsye but one resolution against Know Nothing
somethipg OF that Kind, but further consultation
eveH this abandoned with regard to the persons
Who should sddrets the meeting Mr.. Cochrane hsd
surances nom the most distinguished members Of Con
fets men whose paues were host In the democratic
ranis that they wou1l be present and address the
meeting. From prudental considerations he Geciined
msntioping any names at present-time enough when
the meeting vas annoaneed. This gathering Of the
fusion democracy, moreover, was 10 be q protraeted
meeting, 70 continue f)f two, three or more evening"
Mr Cochrsne, after again cautoning the ommlttse
10 allow ohceholders u take part In the meeuxs aud
urging Us Importance concluded his remarks and took
his kave.
The committee then PROCEEDED with their busipess
filing up the blanks In their list Of Vice Prsae,ts and
has consented 10 peass the fret evening OF the
Mr l. " H,NRfsox from the Financial Committee
reported the ecept II t60
Capt. RYsDIns-weli, how much do you sxpset 20
raiseY
Mr. HARRroS-wby. about $500.
capt. RrsDirs-o. that went do at all understand
came down with dollar Nov, sm opposed 70 taking
anything less than from any In tho employ u
the general govtrnnent
lie Captains suggestion was adopted sad several vho
bad paid la bot smar sums fortsd over enough 20
male up the required amount II decided that the
tar should be laid on all the onoehoter 20 be pA ap
- soon % possibs The committee futher agreed 70
hrs Tsmmay Hs At the rent Of aso for the drst SO
required.
they after sd,ournss "a meet again ssrt rriasy
tveripR.
Captain pysssrs spsoup.<a. DERRY ID. evening. sh.t
he istrdsd 10 90 70 vnaais sezu. las lat Of March
stits 70 hsT Wise i1 hs syussds sgssst tie Ksor