New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-08
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
THE TENTH WARD Krow-NoTHINGs.

IhG TENTH WARD nv" WI niNuo.
In proportion History s-ahiu TO Its trust, in 70
much is the historian polio beneiactor. 1t i' he
who holds the lamp of experience, that coming mil
ioss may the light and the way. Our reporter to
Council No wishes it stated that he tries to feel all
the solemn responsibilities Of his position.
On Saturday evening last he found himself climbing
ND tho narrow staircase at the corner of Ludlow aud
grasd streets-not behind time o. on the Saturday
previous, bat prompt to the very striking of the
gsvel. hardly had he entered the room before the
sonorous voice OF Bro. WHEELER backed up his ham,
meripgs by telling the Brothers TO " be In order"
hsay glance about the room gave poor promise Of
Amusement, as but few were present Our reporter
would doubtless have desponded did be not know
that this Council is host in ITSELF irrespective of
numbers. The usual formalty Of reading the minutes
of Bro. CoRsos and Of adopting them having been
gone through with, Bro. WHIsLBR, in Q mournful
manner, inquired there was any person outside
deeirous to join the Council. An eyes followed the
Marshal with anxious loDsings he went out to
plore the ante-room but his speedy return with the
announcement that there was no candidate cast an
uncommon chill over the Brothers. Some spoke Of it
ne strange and othsn eased themselves Of stave
two Of music set to that primitive instrument the
common mouth or nasal whistle.
Tho Committee on The TRIBrSk Reporters re-
ported "progress." The Finance Committee made
no repor-not even progress. Bro. WAIswRIGHT
offered resolution aimed at publication Of Brother
hood. II less than motion for all who do not
moan to support Bro. Fillmore for President to with
draw from the Council. The Brothers, under the i'm
preston that this great matter and not wishing
20 act hastily laid the the table to look at
it. Brother ASA PARKER then arose and said Ne for
one, did not 10 support Fillmore, and wished it
understood that he no longer a commitment with
Council No. 5. Exit Parker firmly. No sooner haa
the door closed than nearly the whole fifteen or
twenty there present CALCULATED "Good-1ood "
"Let him CO." "That's another Of the Black Re
pubieans." An oath or two from different parts of
the ro0m as if responsive to esch other, served
extra olncher to the door, and as parting benedic
ton to the receding footsteps Of Bro. Parker.
The Chrystie street School House matter now came
up 1t appears that the Trustees-most of whom
members of Council No. 5-have given the contract
for building the schoohOuse TO Irish Catholic,
who, by the way, the lowest responsible bidder.
Cousc No being indignant at this apparent outrage
upon it's sovereign cootrol over its members called
for an explanation. Bro. Brooks, who is member
of the Board Of Trustees stated that the Board had
found, investigating the subject, that they were
bound TO 90 according to law; that, the law noe
stands the lowest bidder must have the job; that,
consulting with able judges, they learned tina. the
oath TO the Order not get strong enough to destroy
the validity Of their oath of office to perform faith
fully the duties of School Trustees according
to the best of their ability. Bro Van DUsER declared
himself unable to understand this explanation. He
believed the Know-NOthing Trustees VINO voted the
job TO an Irish Catholic, had violated their obligations
10 the Order. lie moved the appointment of Com
mtee TO wait upon them and ask them to resign their
Office Bro. Brooks opposed this; thought such
step would tend to make himself and associates more
stubborn. Bro. COINS, who belongs to the Board,
said he would briefly give his explanation. For one
he did as much possible; took pains to make
inquiries as to the character of the contractors the
law Of the land decisive and the contract had to
be given where It was Bro PgARcB, though present,
said nothing, it necessary; for on taking the
question to appoint Committee, it was en-
phaticsll lost This disposition of the matter was a
tribute to the eloquence of Bro. Brooks His speech
was earnest feeling aud pointed. lie satisfied the
brothers that though the law does not ALLOW school
officers to inquire into the birth place and religion of
their employees and contractors yet that he is fondly
looking for that change to be wrought in our organic
constitutions.
Our readers will remember that a. the previ ne meet
ing of Council No 5, a Committee appointed to 10
70 the debts of the National Club Ball. On calling up
this subject, Brother BRooxs with his usual keen
siehtedntss pitched upon it as theme 70 get mp
larger meeting. He therefore hoped it would be
postponed another week in order 10 hear some STAR
ling developments las he said from several distn-
gaished strangers who would be present The fifteen
or twenty feeling Incompetent to 90 with the Sub
iect readily fell in with the desire OF the Brother and
the matter was therefore laid over.
During the evening the Committee on Loele and
Libel Suits were active in raising fund.-. Though no
particular amount has been realized the isures range
from IS he subscription of Bro Pearce) down 20 one
shilling. Nor is the range very extensive; indeed,
success does not seem to have crowned ther lAbors.
The Council WILL sooner or later be compelled to take
the matter from Committee, and make general
effort Its recent success in pouring IS cents into ts
treasury TO meet an Indebtedness of $50, recorded
evidence of an ability to meet any financial crisis.
This being the night for Second and Third Degrees,
the First Degree adjourned early and reporter LEFT.
He regrets to say that hereafter he cannot be regu.
lar in his visits In fact he does not any need Of
it. as there is nothing to unnatural excitement.
Tie Chrstian resignation with which the Council bore
the news of the election of Banks Speaker of the
House of Representatives IA fact they have but 10
Gently lcarned is an that they can bear the de-
molon of all their hopes for the half million offices
lately spoken of by Alderman Briggs with The fort
tude of martyrs.
NINETEENTH WARD KNOW-NOTHINGS.
After flying visit to the Capital Of the State, and
oa1sk;no of " hastv Mate OF SOUP with h. honor