The New York herald., 1870-07-24

ADout thirty members OF the Caron wing or me
Fifteenth Ward william NJ Tweed Association met ON
Friday evening at their headquarters Liberty House,
corner OF Houston and Greene streets. In conse-
quence OF the stormy scenes which marked the last
meeting at Mr.. Gibbons house. In Washington
square, lively times were anticipated, and In the
early part OF the evening the members OF the
Caron faction, who took possession or the han,
prepared 10 protect ~ themselves II necessary, cast
many an anxious eye at the door evidently expect
Ing the arrival Of Hanlons party force. But there
was for apprehension. The Carolinists
were left 10 ENJOY the fruits Of their doubtful victory
in quiet while Hanon is about 20 execute counter
move ana proclaim his friends the simon pures-thc
vertable Big SIX Association OF the Fifteenth ward
Time alone (and w. NJ. IT, can decide the preten-
sIons OF The rival organizations. AS for the
Carolinists. when they perceived that there
was TO be no opposition from the dcposed
president and his party anxiety gave way
10 security and faces that before were darkened by
doubts and fears were wreathed In smiles. The
business all cut and dried and was disposed or
with commendable despatchaby Mr.. Clroin and the
few men who run the machine. Mr. Caroln called
the meeting TO order at halfpast eight O'Clock aud
took his seat, apparently unconcious or what was
about to take place although quiet loQkeron might
have noticed him haod about the variods resolutions
which were afterwards read with an air
OF most refreshing spontaneity by the members
regular meet ng which recorded the deposition
or Mr. Marcus Iianlon and his expulsion from the
acciamaton. after which the Chairman ihnocently
asked what was the business before the meeting
Thereupon
Mr.. WILLIAM GALLAGHER jumped on his feet, and
with degree OF hesitation pardonabe under the
circumstances considering that he had cnly received
the document a Few minutes before lrom Mr.. Caro-
lin, read the following resouton-
Resolved Tha. Timothy Kelly be and he is hereby APP
pointed Secretary In place OF Mr. j. McKenna who hereby
This resolution was passed unanimously. aud I'M
medately after the newly appointed secretary read
the following resoution:-
Resolved That DR. J. Nagle be and he tereby elected
treasurer OF this organization In place Of s. c. Sloane,
This resolution was also carried by acclamation.
Mr.. William Gallagher, ~ similar operation, was
Installed sergeankacarms, aud then, after the
the association proceeded TO elect n president
~ was a foregone conclusion who the fortunate
OF modesty was thought appropriate on the occa-
Mr.. WILLIAM GALLAGHER moved that the presi-
dency OF the organization be rendered to Mr. John A.
Carotn. MIR. Caroln begged TO decline putting this
motion, as 1t concerned himself, and thereupon
vacated the chair winch was occupied by the secre-
| Mr.. CAROLYN then said that he did not seek the
honor OF presiding over the association and hopei
the members would select some person better
| qualified to occupy that position than he was. He
members % aud explain certain circumstances which
had tended 60 throw dscledlt on the organization.
Me ten 70 eest nes e s couStry
about I've years and came into the Fifteenth
ward last October where he at once set nlse up as
q candidate for Assembly IN opposition to Tammany
Hall in the hope Of peing bought out Failing find
| y purchaser he collapsed Next he supported an
| opbonron candidate. who only got 800 votes while
the Tammany nominee poied 1900 This showed nj.
influence IN the ward. In fact. he was dead
politician when the split arose between the
young democracy and the old leaders of the
party. He grasped at this last chance and started
! an organization called the Ffteenth Ward William
NJ. Tweed Association. Previous to thus he tMr.
Carolin) had organized association In the lower
part Of the ward under different name, but tthas
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leader Of the party, william M. Tweed. A consoli-
dalton OF the two organizations followed, and for
some time harmony reigned, until 1t was dis
covered that Hanlon was selling the association
| when he was Justly expelled by two-third vote.
The friends or Hanlon had attempted 10 get Up q
| disturbance at the house or Mr.. Gibbons but they
had been folled, and were now rayng like diSAp-
| pointed soreheads, they were. This was In brief
| the history Of the association up TO the present
| rime
Mr. Caroln was then elected by acclamation, and
! returned thanks for the unexpected ami unsolicited
| honor which had been forced on him. Two new
members were elected, after which the meeting all
! journed, vastly pleased With themselves aud all the
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