The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-10

The resolution was then referred the executive COM
mittec for amendment
citation should be decided on. taxpayers was
not comprehensive one, and should be called bv some
Of The Peoples Unionp and the Protective Mancpai
Unop suggested but the naming Of the society was
subsequently referred 70 the executive comm.ttee.
Mr. RIooDGoop urged instant and persistent action He
said that he lad occasion 10 make repeated inquiries
the Joint Committee, aud he found that they not
only with u.s. but anxious to give information and he
found that the English language was not fun enough
10 explain the immensity Of the frauds practised
the taxpayers. lie contended that II almost mpos-
sbe 70 convict the perpetrators Of these frauds Mr..
franklin showed him book, with 81 600 600 Of
men's Kept by the department andt was most disgrace
fully kept MIR. Bo0dgood then went into description
Of the manner in which the frauds the property
owners commltted-which have ready made Ia
mar to the readers OF the MISUNDERSTANDING that agures
were changed in the accounts Of tho Street Commissioner
Department 10 the amount OF hundreds thousands OF
collars These accounts he found checked
audited, and were often not compared wi.h the con-
tracts lo quite persuaded that IL they could get up
any sy stem Of checking these accounts il would be a
great means of keeping bad men Of office If they
thought tlcy could rob with mpunity they would
not be 20 anxious 10 get office. IF the men now hero
would make mp their minds to detect these scoundrels,
BY the Joint Committee - Accounts we're ablo account
ants but this organization should sustain them and go
heart ond hand into the operation OF relieving tho city
from It's buiihcnaoine taxation. (ApplauEe)
Mr. htSthpY said tho question was TO remedy
,nass % m erievances Ihs was 20, political organization
thought they shond have committee induce the leading
men OF the differ nj parties to make good nomination
for Comptroller at least, which they might support He
had some experience in the nomination Of the present
Mayor and lac knew that the small party which took
up could never have elected HIM only that they inHu-
eEced ether political! parties to support him. Aud this
party small but vastly influential as II was, could do
the same now
H. NJ. ScEFrrrS said that what they already done
was very well but they ought 20 take up tho practical
part oi TIER business Ho alluded the nominations made
at the primary meetings OF tho democrats Monday night
ana SAID that the majority OF the were natives
Of the Emerald Isle. ffhe Chairman here called tho
speaker to ordcr and said that this was not political
party, as their report decared.l
Mr.. ScikrxiiS asked II they not TO make nominal
tons?
CnAnMAN--No.
Mr. sc,EFFEIiS-Tben will have nothing 70 do with t.
You cannot influence these political parties Tho Comp
troler Of this city is already elected certainly ha
was voted fer.
Messrs. BIooDGooD and RIDLEY were doubtful az u
whether they could curry any nomination OF their own
but they we're Of opinion that the influence of their
caton Was sufficient to carry the election Of good caud-
dates with the assistance o such parties might make
suitable nominations.
MI PowERs suggested that the meeting form itself into
citizens organization 10 nominate city officers but no
would not press the motion.
Mr. MorlIoS said that impossible 10 effect any
thing by political parties lie in favor Of this tygi-
lance Committee Of the people raising fund and follow
ing up the prosecution Of the corrupt officials ndct-
Cd by the Grand Jury. fAppiarsc.) Tho people wero
not organized but the rogues Let them he said have
an organized body To send committee OF live 70 Albany
and II would be worth than all the seventeen dele
gates which sent there lie In favor OF party
ignoring all political factions, and ho would on hIs
coat and work for huntl the lst Of January, 1859
The meeting then adjourned subject TO the call Of the
Executive Committee.