The New York herald., 1870-05-10
CITY POLITICS.
The Tammany County Convsntion-Nominations
for Judges Of tho Court Of Common Pleas
and tho Marine Court-Ths Alder
manic Nominations Deferred.

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The gathering OF delegates In convention at Tam
many yesterday was something extraordinary. 1t
was supposed that the hour named for the conven-
uoh Twelve O'Clock noonl would be rather incon-
senen but the size and character Of the assemblage
'esemoicd more respectable mass meeting than
mere nominating convention. The proceedings OF
''e convention were carried on with what might
appear 70 some to be an unaccountably
REMARKABLE uNANIMIrY;
pu' Tue uhanlmity was only the result OF the
thorough organization OF the party, notwlthstand.
Ing the attempts that have been persstently and
recently made to overthrow the present regency.
Almost all
THE LEADING LIGHTS
OF Tammany's local cohorts were on hand, together
win several who for years past have been promi-
nenty opposed to the reign Of the present regency;
and others, who very lately were blatant IN their
denunciations Of the Tammany leaders and in asser
tons OF their own Individual Independence, hon.
esty, integrity, consistency and general fitness to
represent "the people," ready to do
THE BIDDING OF THE LEADERS
for the privilege OF being again considered among
the faithful. Promptly at noon Grand Sachem
Tweed mounted the PLATFORM and, rapping vigor-
ousiy on the desk called the meeting TO order The
room at this time was crowded TO repletion. The
door was damp from recent scrubbing, and the
WINDOWS being open, gave to the apartment an un-
pleasant chilliness; The warriors, however, cared
nothin2 Tor The chill. They smoked their
PIPES OF PEACE
IN all quarters Of the room, and watched the clouds
doorway through the mazes OF polished "tes;'' they
gazed on the case Of Indian war dresses which
adorns the wall a. one side or the hail. and wonder
nlg now nearly they would come to fitting "BoSs"
Tweed, who has been immortazed as
WHITE MANS WAR CHIEF, MUCH IMPRovED;"
or they viewed with searching looks the movements
place 10 another, always with the same peculiar
smile. and commented on the impending fate OF
ABOUT 10 try their fortunes on the political
wheel. Although they all buzzed aloud, they
Hat the asss hey seaeS
themselves, as many as could ind seats, ana then
the passage ways and space IN 'front.' OF the desk
were also nlled Then, after waiting for q moment,
THE sACHEM SPEAKS
and says:Hc was glad to see such alarge gathering
OF democrats here to-day; such gathering of men
who take an interest In the prosperity OF the city
men who take an interest In the prosperity OF the
State. 1t was gratifying to see such unanimity OF
feeling as IL would snow the democracy IN the rural
districts that Tanmany was ready to obey. He was
sorry, however, TO see that men who owed all they
had in place or power and who were brought forward
by Tammany Hall, men who without the support OF
Tammany would never have been heard OF, now
merging themselves into parties whose whole lives
have been
OPPOSED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY.
Despite the opposition thus created Tammany was
about TO nominate candidates whose election would
show how futile were the efforts OF the anti-demo.
cratic combinations outside Of Tammany Hall. He
knew that the Offices to be disposed OF were lew and
the candidates many, and where there were
FEW OFFICES FOR MANY CANDIDATES
some must necessarily be disappointed. hut those
who did not succeed in getting what they sought or
VINO might imagine that their claims were sighted
may have the consolation to know that there is
BRIGHT FUTURE BEFORE THEN.
This statement brought laugh, OF course, and put
all present In good humor. Thereupon Harry Genet
stepped forward. He was gazed upon by ali in MS
immediate vicinity, but he looked not like prodi-
gal. He came as leader, and he moved that, mas.
JUDGE CONNOLLY HAD ARRIVED ON TINE
and had brought his big stick with him. he be chosen
TO preside over the convention. The motion was
struggled toward the desk Picking his way as best
ne could through the crowd he finally reached the
decatey by the hand and leading % nm 'e forwarS.
said, "Allow me to Introduce to you our
DISTINGUISHED wALKIsT.n
The Judge returned thanks for the honor con.
feired upon him; assured the convention that the
election was near at hand, and that there was
therefore no time Tor speachmakfng. He then
reiterated his thanks and awaited their further plea
sure.
On motion Of Park Commissioner Fields Judges
Shandley and Cox aud DIR. Schirmer were appointed
secretaries, and on notion of Douglas Taylor Fire
Commissioner H!tchman was added to the list OF
secretaries. The delegations were then called by
wards. when the chairman OF each delegation pre-
sented their credentials. The delegations were
found to be 'full," whereupon Senator Creamer
moved that the convention proceed TO ballot for can
didaes for judges OF The Court OF Common Pleas
Tie motion was carried and the char ordered the
THE MEMBER FROM SLIGO,
to expedite business, moved that the chairman OF
eac Delegation cast the vote for his delegation The
presiding Judge gazed at the Sllgonan, gathered his
cheeks up under his eyebas and then SAID that such
course was in
OPPOSITION TO THE PRACTICE OF rAMxANy.
and was at that time out OF ORDER as the motion to
ballot had been carried. judges Scott and McOuade
were appointed telcrs and the voting was COM
menced when the member from Sligo mr. BlIrusl
inquired what had become OF his motion. The pre-
siding Judge again gazed on the honorable Denis
nodded Twice with gayeI and sad
seemed to come from the judicial boots and were
MORE IN PITY THAN IN ANGER
at the persstency OF the Shakspearian SligOnian
The call was then proceeded with to the close when
the announcement was made thar
THE VOTES CAST
numbered 337; that Hamilton W. Robinson, joseph
+. Da!y and Richard l.. Larremore had received 337
votes each for Judge for the term OF fourteen years.
and that charles d. Van Brunt had received 3S7
votes for Judge to I'LL vacancy.
Senator Norton then moved that the chairman of
each delegation cast the ballot OF the ward for
Judges for the Marine Court. The President said
that as II was evident that such course would ex
pedite business, and as there was an apparent
The vote was thus taken and showed 33s ballots cast
for Messrs. George snea, William H. Tracy and
Philip J. Joachmssen.
SO far, so good. Then there was a general euter
ana bustling about in anticipation Of
LIVELY TINE
on the Aldermanic nominations. The expectant
ones were disappointed, as Senator Tweed moved
that the convention adjourn, TO meet again this
Tuesdayl evening at half-past seven O'Clock and
the motion was carried by an overwhelming vote.
CANDIDATES FORTHE ALDERMANiC NOMINATIONS
were on hand In large number, but few seemed TO
feel confident OF their chances for success Among
the more confident ones was the ''Irrepressibe
Irving" the fierce opponent OF the Arcade swinde
In the Assembly James is one OF the old '.stand.
bys," and, like Tommy Dodd is "sdfe to win when
he goes in' and he says he Is going I'm In earnest
The general opinion seemed to be that the sharpest
contest would be from the down town wards be-
tween Muller and Duffy. Muller's chances at pre-
sent seem to be little better than Dufys, as the
latter has fought severely for several years in the
Mozart ranks against Tammany; but he Is one OF the
down town "boys," and having grown UP there has
a strong pull. Tomorrow night, however, Will end
the agony and further demonstrate the policy Of
the leaders
The sorehead Combinntion-Tbe Conve vention Of
"Outsidc" Denocrats-They are Content with
q Bone.
The discontinued democracy. which comprises
everything outside Of Tammany Hall, held a fussy
yesterday afternoon at Masonic Hall.
delegates being present to represent Mozart Hall.
the German Union. the YOunQ Democracy ana the