The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-14

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was Immediately forwarded TO Richmond ana caro- IN,
serted In the HERALD, denying any connection WIN .s
whatever knowledge of Iheir@Gng t d oa sha a'
moment was doubly important In the brst place, SHOW
ng that when they talking Dickinson tney were not
speaking by authority from him ana ast tnousn mol "y
any mears least for the important reason that friend
was about wing for Washington the bearer Of private
messages 70 the "Little Gant-said messages said 10
contain sudry propositions and conditions Of nature not
10 L. kuown L. ell people, but nevertheless propo
son upon which, at least one person thought rested the
welfare Of this republic
pledges and on Saturday June 3d. the two conventions
made their foundations at Baltimore, and thus sayin
Of New York visited Washington with objects varously
reported. HIS first move, however, was TO visit the
WHITE House. but whatever the nature OF his com
munication with the President, nothing came Of IT.
"Wednesday morning found him back in the city OF New
York That day was made memorable by friendly meet
ing between the king of the Albany Regency and Fer
nando Wood, who had, for long time, occupied q
belligerent attitude toward each other. The meet
ng important one and why should 1t not be where
the party yea the spoils at stake. With but one
witness present the business OF the hour was reached
There in the quiet arrangements were made for the
nd witnessed handing over 10 Dean Richmond the fac
lion in the state known the national democracy Mozart
Hal and all that follow IN its wake as well as all other or
CARNATIONS and clubs that have heretofore opposed the
Albany Regency, making clean sweep OF them all, in
consideration of this great transfer of cattes which was
made without any computations Of conscience, or any
oubts regard TO the tte the right 10 hand them all
yer Douglas The Mayor TO receive the influence
{ the Regency to secure his nomination FOR Governor;
failing in that he should be placed at the head OF the cleo
tor ticket Of the electors for the State at large,
eide by eide with Dean Richmond; and last, though per-
haps least the recognition by the Regency OF the
friends OF Wood, they to be received in full communion,
though they had always been faithful adherents TO the
articles OF covenant Of that organization
An attempt also made TO bring the Netcs into the
bargain; Richmond said that he would 60 it blind and
agree give $40 o0 and his refined and aristocratc
language, "Not one damn cent more" No agreement
made with this, Ben Wood held something Of
interest in that establishment and IL necessary
for him to be consulted Here the caucus adjourned with
the eXpFpsEion friendly COMMITMENTS all around tho
Daily Meas, in the meantime, the fence, having two
heads edory ready TO swear hard or SOFT as the case
might be- The offer OF 800 900 by RichHond in behalf of
the sofis for that sheet said to have since been Offset
by an offer Of s3000 by the hards 1t is said that Ben
Wood, who holds in name the Wooden interest in that
establishment is decidedly hard, preferring the 3oo0o
to the so, 900
Prior to his Honors leaving for this city to make
with the powers here he requested perfect silence on the
part Of his organ and like Joshua Of old that his sun
sons should stand STILL viz: that John A Green Chair
man Of the State Central Committee, and Gideon j.
Tucker should remain silent This order however, was
not obeyed his song, it seems belong TO the family Of
Young America, and refused TO obey, but Immediately
issued call for the meeting OF the State Central Com
mitiee 10 be held at July in direct oppos
on TO the request Of the Mayor Who his return from
WASHINGTON iound ine ea occupying prominent place
bargain at once with Richmond
No sooner had Richmond left than message sent
TO Nessrs Stephen r. Russell John A. Green and Gideon
j. Tucker, informing them that Mr. Wood desired 10 see
them at his Office at once Messrs Russell and Green
obeyed the summons and proceeded the Mayors pri
waite office. Upon their arrival they were informed by
his Honor that they had come in an opportune moment
stat pg also that be returned from Washington that morn
ing where he bad been for the purpose Of seeing Pres
dent buchanan IN regard TO their supporting Breckn-
ridge offered" says the Mayor" TO guarantee the
support Of the national democracy Of the State Breckin
ridge aud Lane and TO insure that ticket 40 600 votes in
the city of New York. provided that the President would
other government Offices in New York." " To which Mr..
Buchanan REPLIED continued the Mayor, that he would
not make slaughter house out Of his New Yoh< Offices"
Wood but Douglas has promised TO recognise us, and
have ciuded satisfactory arrangements with Mr. Rich
mond to-day, in which have promised that Mozart Hall
shall go for Douglas.
Mr. Russel then said that he thought if they purssed
that course il would show that they simply after
the spoils and not fighting for principles IF the bargain
that you have made with Dean Richmond compro-
misses principles, then | cannot be considered
specially decline having anything 10 do with it,
After SEINE further general conversation relative TO the
position Of the several candidates. Aessrs Russell and
Green then eft the room.
Nessrs Green and Tucker after met, and proceed.
ed together 10 the Mayors Office Mr. Wood repeated 10 Mr.
Tucker the story Of his visit to Washington, and his bar
gain with Richmond, but did not in the least allude
the terms Of the agreement with the latter.
Says Mr. Tucker, "Wha are the terms Of the bargain,
Mayor 20
Mayor Wood replied, "No matter about that; the
rangerent perfectly satisfactory to myself and have
Mr. Tucker then said he could not give his consent 10
any such arrangement and peremptoriy declined being
considered IN that bargain.
Mayor Wood replied, We shall then have to part let
us shake hands and part as friends!i
Mr. Tucker replied, We will part, Mayor, but dispense
with the ceremony OF shaking hands,
The trio Immediately separated At daylight the next
morning, John A. Green his way TO Syracuse TO
make arrangements for the meeting OF the State Central
Committee which had been previously called contrary
the wish o. Mr.. Wood. He was followed in few days
by Mr. Tucker AT the meeting of the committee, every
1t seems, however, that his Hsnor
not idle. brit called special meeting OF the Mozart Hall
General Committee for Friday night, June 20. On Thurs
day evening" June 2s the day after the interview
with Mcssrs Russell, Green and Tucker, some thirty i've
private caucus. Among the number were five six Al
dermen including Aldermen Brady and Genet, the Cor
porason Attorney and number u other city officials.
Mr.. Wood here repeated what lac had stated 10 hessrs
Russell and Tucker IN regard " bis nerveg with Bucha
adding that from the White House he called upon Mr.
Breeknrtge, and consulted with him in regard 10 the
course thai Mozart Hall oud pursue in the campaign and
added that Mr. Broeknrtge informed him that he could
not take sides with Mozart Hail. they having been rejected
at Charleston. After leaving Mr. Breckenridge he called
upon Senator Douglas, who seemed pleased 10 meet him,
stating In reply 10 his statement of the business that took
him 10 Washington that he would be pleased 20 receive
suages rom every direction and IL the national demo
crazy Of New York used their influence for him (pougla)
be would sec that the difficulty between the two factions
healed and the democracy o the State Of New York
made unit He then proceeded 10 inform the party ga
thored there that hc had since his return Deaa Rich
moud, and made satisfactory gemeuts with him but
In the interview with Gideon j. Tucker did not give
the terms Of agreement.
on the friday evening came the special meeting Of
Mozart Hal--whch, / am informed, not full--at
which they passed series of resolutions compimcning
Breckenridge, but deciding in favor OF Douglas thus
But appears that the end Of the contest that
night. The regular meeting OF the Mozart Hall General
Committee convened the evening OF the 9TH OF July.
This n secret meetr grcporers and outsiders all
oluded yet not everything that done within the walls
remained there. The report OF the AFFAIR that comes 70
making due allowance for cxaggeration both sdee-is
summed up follows
There about l26 persons present. the whole
mi1tec numbering 2l2 Immediately after the opening OF
the meeting stephen Russell Of the Twenty FIRST ward,
moved that the proceedings Of the last special meeting be
not recorded on the minutes for the reason that the meet
ing irregular not having been called in accordance
with the bylaws which require the signature of fifteen
persons requesting ca and the notice Of the meeting in
two papcrs.
There was perfect hubbub for few minutes, during
which a number of persons undertook 10 speak. The
question asked OF the chairman II the call ssucd
accordance % the yaws The chairman, iusteAt Of
answering, locked steadily al Mayor Wood whcrcupon
Mr. Russel appealed 70 Mr. Wood, asking him why nc
did not prompt the chair. This only increased in.
stead 81 aayng the excitement and confusion,
the chair seeming 10 forget that his duty try
and maintain order but let the excited politicians rage
their hearts content. Amidst this confusion q motion
made thai The reading OF the minutes Of the last spe
oh meeting be dispensed with.
This motion immediately recognized b. the ch,ir,