New-York daily tribune., 1856-01-15
THE TENTH WARD KNOU-NO OTKYNGS

of the storm, to try the effect of another social season
among the Brothers. AS before, he purposey arrived
early to hear the byctalk Of the faithful This is in
itself institution Full scope il given TO the mental
powers, and expression and action which are the es-
sentals in elocutons find natural vent in loud oaths
and fierce gesticuation.
Young Joe and The TRIBUNE shared the comments
Of the groups already gathered Both are to be ann
hlated so a method can be devised
The ordinary routine Of opening the Council-read-
ing minutes Of previous meeting and initiation Of TWO
Misunderstanding disposed of communication in re.
gard to the action of Young Joe was received from
the Nineteenth Ward Council and laid on the table.
1t seems that all IIndoosan is in travail on this sub
ject and rumor says that the Know-Nothing Alder
men dare not defy the order 80 much as to confirm
Young Joes nominations.
Bro BROOKS allowed the Secretary, Bro Van Do
rem, attorney at law, &C., to read private letter
from the Hon. James A. Dolan Know Nothing AS
semblyman from the Tenth Ward. Bro Dolan is
spicy in his epthets against the Black Republicans
says hard things Of the Democrats, and extOs the
integrity of the Know Nothing phalanx at Albany.
His Honor, in rapture no doubt, says: "The Ameri-
can party is the The probably means conservative,
but Bro. Van Dorem carefully spelled the word
"coRSecutire party of the nation" This letter pro-
duced sensation but Bro. Brooks got all the glory.
He received vote Of thanks for allowing his private
correspondence to come before the Council II is said
that he is to be treated kindly all occasions in or
der to render his disappointment at receiving office
as light as possible.
At this juncture HENRY c. ATWOOD of whom we
spoke last week, arose and in a manly manner
moved the appointment of Committee Of Three to
investigate the appointments proposed by Young Joe.
This astounded our reporter outright What possible
interest it can be to defeated Hard-Shell candidate
for Alderman to be quzzng into the official acts of
successful X. N, what object he had in so doing,
might well puzzle any Our reporter, however,
on second thought concluded it to be of the ter
eversaons of this Council designed expressly for his
enjoyment, and therefore took it in that light The
proposition was effectuslly opposed.
Bro WAINWRIGHT reminded the President that the
specal order of business the election of officers
and that on this account the motion of Bro. Atwood
ought TO Law over one week. He moved accordingly
and sat down.
The able Secretary, Bro. VAN DoREM, examined the
minutes and reported to the President that no such
special order was recorded.
The President, however, informed Bro. VAIN
wright that his word was good for that; and well he
might for our reporter took special note of the fact
To settle the matter Bro. CoURsoS moved that the
whole subject lie the table until after the election
Of officers This prevailed.
The ballot for President showed the following result
George w Wheeer..''.Si aiss Combs '''''''''''''''
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Bro. COMBS came in while the vote was being
taken, but departed soon after
Bro BuCKMAS moved Committee of three to con-
duct the new President to his seat This proposition
out Of courtesy to Bro. Brooks, was rejected. The
Brothers said it would look like huryng things
They therefore concluded to let Bro. Wheeler stay out
of the chair for this night aud to find his way there
on the next night as he best can.
Bro Willis was elected Vice. President.
Bro COur~on was elected Secretary.
Bro Van DOrem elected Treasurer
Bro Crossmsn elected Instructor
Bro Williams elected Marshal
Bro Van Riper elected Doorkeeper.
Ii was whispered that the election of Bro VAN
RpyR to the post of doorkeeper was grand piece of
strategy by his frends-on this wise: His power in
the Council seems to be broken, he being defeated in
his effort to be elected to any higher position.
Hence it became apparent that those who had
Withdrawn might be rensated in defiance Of him.
His friends therefore, stole march on the opposition
bv rushing him into an Office where he keep out
all be chooses, and thus carry his points
During the election reporter had opportunity to
scrutinze the boys. Among those who were active
was Brother Charles +. Pearce the Clerk in the Re
postory of the Board of Education and Know Nothing
school Trustee in the Tenth Ward. This brother was
formerly President in this Council, but for some
imagined contempt of his dignity, became indignant
and resigned. He has doubtless repented his haste,
and is now fawniDg around TO keep himself in favor
for next Fal.
The election Of officers being disposed of, an effort
was made TO take from the table the resolution OF Bro
Atwood. This produced sparring- match between
Bros. Buckman and Van Ripcr. 1t seems that " The
Oracle is so fallen that IRA is now almost match
for him. ,
Bro. VAN RIPYR, az usual, informed the Council
that che was on the sQuaire-that Joe Taylor was all
Z" "y;Obtthst he Van) did not expect an appointment
when he asked for it-thst he had something better
4" now"
He was proceeding with an accusation that the
Withdrawn members had worked against him with
Young Joe and had defeated him, but was called to
order by the President. He thereupon turned his
medley into general rsmble against all who voted 'or
Myron II. Clark OF course, he spoke to some ques'
ton, but no one could tell what, and Bro. BrcxAN,
who followed, did likewise The main argument OF
Bro B. was that the Brother who has sat down mas
no night TO speak of forgotten thngs that Tor oons
SO, he is an impudent, branless, bigoted sss
Bro. B. continued by urging the appointment OF
Committee. because the Seventh Ward Council hsd
done it.
Bro. VAS RIryR arose again. let Ay the fore psrt OF
hi. spNecb, Hourished biz arms. and disappeared Tae