The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-11
CITY POLITICS.
DEMOCRATIC UNION GENERAL COMMITTEE.

DEMOCRATIC UNION GENERAL COMMITTEE.
Report Of the Committee ON Organization
Election Of Omcers-Tammany Criticised.
the regular meeting OF the Democratic Union
General Committee was held last evening at Masonic
HAIL. Thirtesnth street. Mr.. Peter Wood presiding.
MFR. WATERBURY moved that the reading OF the
ninutes be dispensed with, and then proceeded to
present the report OF the Committee on organza-
zion. 1t would be remembered that at the last meet
lng OF the committee there was considerable dis
turbance caused by number OF men VINO came
there in the interest OF the dominant power OF the
city, They were afraid of the turnout OF the men,
,ers OF the committee of the several wards-that
they would not be able to make q demonstration
which would entitle them to the compensation they
otherwise might expect to receive from these
two or three men, who were perfectly ready ana
wiling to reward them for such services; Inc ian
was fast approaching, and it was desirable tn9t the
real democracy OF the city New YORK should CON-
bne for their common interests. IL became the duty
OF the committee to organize for the campaign LOT
this fan IN order that The free and independent
democrats OF New York might have an opportunity
INTO oce Who Would look TO the people Tor their
power and not TO two or three men. He alluded 70
Inc delay watch had occurred IN the organization OF
the committee, but he would assure the meeting
that the action of those appointed 10 organize II was
characterized by wisdom ana discretion ne com
adherents to their cause had previously presented
their credentials, but never came to back them by
tials Of many, but 1t would appear that their names
were perfect myths. He would mention thai the
Third ward was the only one that mad not entirely
C9-operated with their endeayora After some fur
ther remarks Mr. Waterbury read the list OF dele
gates, and the report was unanimously adopted.
The election of permanent officers was then pro-
Ceeded with. lar. Anthem proposed MIR. Peter Wood,
who in brief address declined the ONCE. The fol-
lowing were then appolnted:- Robert B. Roosevelt,
chairman; john Foley, treasurer, and Messrs. Groy,
Gagch and Mcguire, secretaries.
Mr.. ROOSEVELT, In returning thanks, alluded TO
the objects or the organization commenting Sc
verey upon the action OF TanInany Han. He said
that by me intrg1es OF Tamnlany the entire stream
OF political life had been poisoned. commencing at
the primary elections, delegates have ceased to be
elected by fair ballot, but are chosen beforehand
by a few Individuals who WELD the entire power OF
the organization. The names OF fhe persons so des-
agnated are frequently furnished beforehand and the
the ora fa fs en- 6aagH coaped win Then
under the protection o. fraudulent inspectors large
gangs OF repeaters are regsesad IN every election
district, and en- impuniiy tnus ob,ain@... under the
very act passed 20 prevent Illegal voting W."
could not be otherwise secured. And, finally, can
ienty. alter tbs v0its AID make iaIss rctasns -
HiAtng upon the system by Whi"n / t1 =
people were deirapaei Roosaye,s oopt5n,ea we
Inese eVils ''.~ uemoeratc union is organised TO
We guarantee fair representation to
ail true democrats, an honest ballot at the prima
Independence of private Judgment on the
question of candidates, and al minor mat
tiers, and the selection OF man who win neither ROB
the city nor disgrace the party We do nos believe
that pecnation IS one OF our party principles, nor
al q
above MI, Insist that government OF the people
shall not be converted into government by hall
dozen indvdaals We are resolved that tue citIzens
OF the city OF New York shall have the rights of a
free people, and We shall carry purpose into e.
aeet regardless OF all personal inconvenience to
selves, the threats OF our enemies or the defectons
when their intrgues have already created or may
hereafter create N our ranks tAppIause.l Mr.
under all circumstances he wound he smgle-hearted
In devotion TO the cause.
Mr.. MAGUIRE then presented the following resolu-
Whereas concerted eor, has recently been by the
opO and anf ring Ss d f. from the
their iassadr William Tweed proposing him chair
August Belmont and whereas the Of the Demo
a ena cam ps DC Sy pepo
the last Convention has now duties perform,
Presen,ia canvass s;s and whereas tRe
70 give he by exciting pTejudices among denosrsis based
on differences IN lineage anu religion; therefore,
intelligence diverted from the consider
government the Ubiquitous frauds pracised at our ees
msns ey and anaer the direction OF the Taumany RAG for
appointed National COMMITTEES man ~ The year 1872,
proper tune oy ne national deeates representing the de-
Resolved, That while the proposition appoint
William Nj Tweed Chairman OF the Democratic National
,1r me expression , nope ina heater In Ae
Is well as of the National Committee, those persons
only be selected whose efforts wiz be faithfully
10 the success OF the democratic parry and Tie of
the public welfare and whose pas. career shall
GSe "a sc c to o5 6 the pnre q the pnS treasury
Resolved That all attempts excite divisions among
democrats founded upon differences OF nativity Of
and ma, such an attempt can sometimes be most eaecnsy
rebuked By recalling the antecednts Of the
whose behalf 1t is made.
II was subsequently resolved to present petition
10 the Board OF Police Commissioners the effect
that the General Committee of the Democratic Union
having the intention OF nominating candidates as
The approa,chng s!estlSns' and relying upon Their
far opportunity TO cast their votes and 10 have them
counted, make q request that the Commissioners
would authorize such persons as they might name
In each election district remain at the polls the
presence OF the inspectors aud canvasses on election
day TIL the votes were counted aud the returns
sent ia, so long as they shall create disturbance
That such authority be Ia writing, and either by an
appointment as special police or Otherwise they
might think best but In such q form as would pre-
vent their removal by the police even IL the room
should have 10 be cleared OF citizens generally. IL
being understood that If the authorization took the
form OF special appointment under the law for
that purpose all pay Tor the services would be
waived. BY this means none but the names or
Objectionable men would he presented Compliance
with the request would prevent any suspicion that
voters OF the city had not been lalrly dealt Win.
Mr.. GEORGE a. BARNEY onercd a resolution that
q committee OF three be appointed to procure the
advice OF proper legal COUNSEL and to report to the
committee at an early day whether not the people
Oh the city are entitled to elect May at the charter
adopted.
Nj. JOHN II. ANTHoN then offered resolution that
a committee OF nine be appointed TO prepare and
issue an address to the democracy OF the state
It's present management and the condition OF the
democratic party in the cltT OF New York.
resolution was also adopted expressive Of dis
Education was conducted; after which the meeting
adjourned.
TWENTIETH ASSEMBLY DsIalCT uHOH REPUBLICAN EY-
ECUrIvf ceNaTTEE.
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