The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-02
PROPOSED DEMoCRATIc REFORM.


chester H0uss-Preparv tions for q Meeting
st Tammsny Hall, &.., sc.
About ti.y prominent democrats convened at the
sscbester House Tse sday evening last in response
, the following invrasun;-
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Gc,ses saces - ns se ysry resvecSy, soara VI Mo
IA n'o'"e ''''' '''' '''p'' JxSks CONNER.
Amesg those present were Postmaster Fowler, Hon.
bsau Cochrane, Messrs u D. French, D. W. Clark, T. N
Orr, Henry sz,th, James Murphy, Andrew II. Mickle
Peter Crawford, Joseph Cornell and c. G. Childs.
The meeting was organized by the selection Of Mr..
Uuchrape ar Chairman and G. G. Childs and G. Horton
- secretaries.
Nr. Ce,mASE said he was not sufficiently aware of the
objects CT the meeting them, presumed there
were gentlemen present who able to explain. ANY
one who had charge the calling of the meeting would
please make q statement
Mr. JAMES CONNER then said that Of late he had been
very much afflicted had little else TO do but read the
papers look what he conceived 10 be the cor
yupiops of their party He felt constrained 70 con-
fees that he tendency TO ruin, and had therefore
been induced TO invite this evening" He was not in
<As habit Of speaking, but had prepared an arce eA
pressive Of his regard to calling them together
vhcn he would hand tho Secretary to read. The fol-
h~ing is the document
Il Ia perhaps necessary, Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen
That snoud few words possible explain the OBJ
iects for which you have called together this
ing and more especially 30, the call which you have
lust heard written and issued under my advise
nent We meet as party men u IS true out az tae same
used free ourselves aud the democratic party OF
this city from longer association, politically, with men
oical conduct and acts, while they shame the
party which they lay claim members are hourly
csving the just denunciatous Of whole community.
From the high standing which at time occupied
~ party been gradually losing our influence and
hold upon public estimation and favor, by selections
70 office Of who, in too many instances were wholly
Ses.llute of character, ability honesty 1t is here
unnecessary IpdivdualiZe the many instances OF out
rage and frauds which these men have committed upon
tso credulous community, which they daily
nit,ng, defiance Of law or popular sentiment In fast
there Is scarcely department OF tne Guy government
IN which not 70 be found engaged n hourly
consultation upon fresh schemes for the further perpe
taon of frauds and crimes upon the community II
DOES pot render less necessary prompt action On our part
70 be assured large portion Of these denquens
members OF the republican party; It is enough TO know
abat the democratic party have added to tho number Of
tboee pablo plunders by putting into places Of trust
Who are wholly destitute OF character and moral princi
pe az their acts have shown. Leaving the republican
iariy to act for tse s duty " lake such public
action the premises as will Tree US, as party from all
further censuIe or reproach And II especially our
duty should compel the adoption OF measures cal
culated gain the pubhc confidence aud support; an
thus establish power The great and hitherto success
Sul democratic party OF this city. The preamble and
putiops which will be presented for consideration
viii propose action which it il hoped you will
4 dopt czen, have large personal interest in the
uCcess Of this movement, have iu this city, in my i'm
mediate employ, one hundred persons. My taxes,
:" well yearly on the ncrease and at
shis moment am under assessments for city improve
neBts large amount have tnus gentlemen, stated
you briefly the object Of our coming together this even
ing lett you to take such action in the pre-
naes as You may think the occasion calls Tor
Mr. CAkR previous to reading the resolutions that
" we'll To the democratic party as well
10 the country at large that for number OF years-say
for the past had been gradually but
surely losing bold the people, not from any fault
OK ,s own but from the fault those IN whom its cont
dence had rposed They could see before them the
fruits Of DIE i'll policy their part in the dss4n
democratic party. they could
also necessity that existsf they wished to
sr,rg .he party back former vgor and strength
ter opinion in opposition TO tnose men VINO baa thus by
their daily acts oisgracea me POSITIONS which
sury OF our city. For himself though perhaps
humble circumstances than other gentleman
the room. be could feel the full force that was now
pressing upon them for action They would have nm ef
feet upon the thinking portion of the community BY the
stand which they should take TINS evening he trusted to
restore a healthy things in Tammauy Hail. Such
az effort would the confidence OF those who had
hitherto been compelled 70 leave the party and abandon
thsfn in their moments need evil named
He believed II would be instrumental in harmonzlng the
r they were IL the s
preaching fail elections, must have its effect, aud IA
yorabe eect, upon democracy throughout the State
he Oymiy believed all who there should put
down that evening 70 help forward the object
Bet forth in the resolutions WHICH they might agree
the democratic candidate In 1860 lie thought the present
Common Council too much composed Of men whose
own private rega ded IN many instances He
would charge the WHOLE but too mary interests
made paI the public interests, and 1t only
necessary lock the important departments Of
the city government 10 oegree Of corruption exist
which had not before existed since the formation
OF the constitution of this country
The history Of any other country He repeated
his former charges against the CORPORATION Counsel, Mr.
Bosted He denied that the authors OF these abuses
had any hold upon the sentiments OF the democracy of
the esy. thought proper by his friend, Mr.
Cnnner, to call this meeting, after conversation with
others like himself who were free from the necessities Of
party from their wealth and position Their design
possible, to remedy these existing abuses by securing
rcsnct nns coDessuce Of the people He hen read the
resolutions, as follows:-
Whereas preparations Of frauds Of
have become Of sush ffeansn
% ss a Of sna
O be-. the citizen and where's:
M nom IL TOO many ,assaosss M % ne GO cSrrSpon Of M Justice T.
aiors OF ontrages become embodened By their
Ss% the s & % .sa and s s ae
sna Shame. se T.
respect hat wi u.s best endssyors citizens
such ony s'
Resolved BE- spnonted BY the Chair
sT 'H sss ss Ct Hs s q. 9
e contained in this preamble and resolutions and
DC mesas
The resolutions we're adopted unanimously.
Mr.. D. ". CLARK said, while they were about II he
thought they might well proceed TO destroy rotten
nees much they could and prevent further depre
daons upon the city treasury and citizens and tax puy
Of tbs city Certainly the speech Of Mr. Carr reia
led particular person md particular department OF
the city government This person he vas assured
in Albany, assisted by particular friend OF hts (Mr
Clarks) trying 70 get the black republican rascas 70
prolong his term Of Office He hoped the meeting would
give some expression Of is feeling In this matter and
condemn certain parties. Let them show the people
that they were In earnest
The CHAIRMAN announced the following committees, In
accordance with the resolutons:--
On preparing for the meeting at Tsmmany HaI-pcter
Crawford, Joseph Cornell, c. c. Chds, Henry smith,
Daniel W. Clark.
On address and reeoutions-Thomas N. Carr, Fre'.
r. Lee, Andrew II. Mckle, James Conner, Hiram Wal.
bridge.
Upon tie suggestion Of ULYSSES D. FRENCH, each mem.
Der OF the meeting constituted committee OF one for
the purpose Of getting q prominent democrats n
favor Of the proposed meeting the proper head
ing TO the call prepared.
Mr.. Cot1SASE being called for, said he really had
<hrg to say upon the subject, and, be had the good
sense which some attributed 70 HIM il would be better