The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-19
Meeting of the New York Democrauc
Vigilance Association.

Abortion of Permanent Ruie OF Ac-
,tan-ResoIutions and Preparations for
culture action-Unanimity and En-
thusiasm OF the Members.
nl meeting was held las evening, at the Fifth
.rsnue Hotel of the gentlemen composing the original
Executive Committee Of the Anti Rowdy Assocm
tou which has recently been formed for the pnr-
nose OF resisting Sewardsm and securing the publication
of limitations in this metropolis. will be recolected
ihatt number Of persons composing the committee rs
thirty one and that the convention OF last night was N
accordance with resolutions passed last week
Mr. Warts SHERMAN called the meeting TO order 1t
was at once proposed by Mr. s NJ. l. BARLOW that the
new organization be permanent No opposition was
made and the resolution unanimously adopted
Various names then suggesedfor the ASSOCIATION
Some gentlemen preferred Democratic Reform and
others conservative Democratic Association but these
were considered worn out and sayorng Of necency and
old fogyism Somebody wanted democratic League
but finally, with but dssentient vote, the title of
q New York Democratic yigiant Association" was
adopted.
Mr. WATTS SHERMAN stated that several hundreds
persons had sent their to him, requesting to be
sociated with it, Mr. Barlow had a full plan of organza
ton and other gentlemen ready with notifications.
Some time consumed In discussing these after which
ii was resolved,
l. That the undersigned democrats of the city OF New
York. believing that much good can be accomplished and
the interests of the party subserved by permanent
organization of themselves and of such other democrats as
may hereafter become associated with them agree 10
unite to be called the New York Demo
cratic yigilant Association"
q The objects Of association shall be to secure the
succsss OF the party by procuring the nomination and
election to Office Of honest and capable democrats OF
well known standing and reputation in the community.
s. The officers OF association shall consist of Chair
man. Vice. Chairman Corresponding and Recording Sc
cretary, and Treasurer.
A. For the purpose promoting the objects Of the
sociation shall be formed consisting Of
member from each ward the city of New York, and OF
fen members large who shall together constitute
General Committee.
g. The twenty two members of the General Committee
who renresent the wards shall be charmen of their re-
spec', Ward Committees, which Ward Committees
slas consist Of nine members, the remaining
eighi sbom shall hold Office from the year ending oc
tol &. 70 and TO be nominated by the chairman Of
the Wat e,uee, subject to the approval OF the Gene
RAJ 4'ea.
slaug Of the General Committee TO act until
Oc'e. Seo shah be referred to a committee of five,
to b. an. te' by the chairman.
Thee las.~t3ns having been adopted the Chairman
appointed 5s s. Leary, Barlow, Wolf, coeman and
upon sepae'. i,uon Mr.. sherman himself was added.
Nj. BAmoy ,hen proposed
:, In every year after October l. 1860, eight Of the
members Of lie General Committee shall retire by lot
an their places shall be filled by majority Of the
bers Of this Association and in the TO be hereaf
ter prescribed by the General Committee.
S. The following gentlemen (blank) shall be constituted
Committee Of Conference in reference nominations
TO consult with their fellow democrats for the purpose Of
Carrying into effect the general purposes of the
Citation.
O. That suitable for the of this association re
engaged until May by the Finance Committee.
10. That Finance Committee of five be appointed to
be nominated by the subcommittee Of FIVE already ap.
pointed
IL That the rules and regulations usually regulating
deliberaiive bodies be adopted by this association.
u That monthly meetings be held, and special meet
ings may be at any time convened the call of less
than five members with the assent Of the Chairman Of
Abe General Committee.
Is. That the committee of five, already named appoint
a Treasurer 10 the association.
Several able speeches were then made by Messrs.
renee future action. The unanimity prevailed
respecting the necessity OF REFORM and all deter
mined do their whole duty with regard the State
election especially with reference to municipal reform
Mr. WAITE SHERMAN convinced that the future prac
fca life OF the association dependent upon the cha.
racer Of the future committee Of one from each ward
fen delegates large, who be nominated future
meeting lie asked all gentlemen to send in suggestions
to Of five, and promised that every pains
Should be taken to act judciously and properly
The meeting then adjourned to meet on Thursday even
ing next