Evening star., 1870-01-06

hsetisg Of th6 Clsb Last NiSht-Why Hattos q
Opposed to Mayor Bo~eR-They Say Hatton
Wanted a Place IN tAe Post C1tce-He rds to Vote
for Boren If he Got it-He Didn't Get it,
Last evening a meeting of the Republicans of
the Fourth Ward was held in the Aldermen's
dent Of the Republican Club, who preSded, Mr..
James NJ Tally being Secretary. Mr. M. West
moved that committee of five be appointed to
nominate persons for the Executive Committee,
pointed Morris Murphy, Marcelius West,
Patrick Crowley, Andrew Gleason, and
William Bowen. The committee retired,
and during their absence Mr.. Peck, the
President, addressed the meeting, con-
gr ratulsting the club that they had har-
monous organization. He spoke at consid
cradle length, criticising the course of some Of
Hatton. and asking if the latter would Continue
his course and land among the copperheads
After paying high compliment to the Mayor
who had been Silas Wright Democrat, and
was, he knew, firm Republican, he urged that
all Republicans should come up and stand
shoulder to shoulder.
Mr.. HattOn asked leave to make few re-
marks, when Mr.. M. West objected on the
ground that he was not a member of the club
but after some discussion, Mr.. II. was allowed
to proceed. He, however, gave way to the conl-
mittee to report names for the Executive Com
mittee as follows: Morris Murphy, William 5.
Morse, p. II. Donegan, Benjamin Mccoy, John
L. Hickman, Thomas Kirby, William Bowen,
Martin Cronin, VIM. H. Edinborough. Lafayette
Jeffries, Andrew Gleason, Sidney Nc Farland,
John II. johnson, Marcellus West, and w. F.
Holton. The report was laid over, and Mr..
Hatton was informed that the meeting would
hear his remarks.
Mr. III. then addressed the meeting, saying that
the position of the party predicts defeat, and it
became them to inquire the cause of one Repub-
lcan battling against another. He said in the
nomination and election of the present Mayor
they had been deluded, and the perpetual Office
holder had been placed at the head of the city
government. Mr.. III. proceeded using the words
hoH comPHs pentus in reference to the Mayor,
points of order, and insisted that Mr.. H. should
not be allowed TO proceed, unless such offensive
words were withdrawn. After some cross firing
.. Mr.. II. was allowed to proceed. and he con-
tinued, referring to the furniture being taken
out OF the Mayors office by constables, and
spoke of the action of the Mayor in reference to
the colored schools, and also Of the financial
condition Of the Corporation, predicting that
unless some change is made in the administra-
ton Of Corporation affairs the city would be
bankrupt 6y the first Of April.
Mr Martin Cronin said he had good authority
for saying that Hatton had been prejudiced
against Mayor Bowen since the latter had re-
fused to give him position in the post Office
Hafton having then asked for the pledge of the
Bowen.
Mr.. L. Jeffries said that Hatton had told him
as much.
On motion Of Mr.. Coffin, the report of the
committee was taken up, and those nominated
with the exception of John H. johnson, for
elected.
On melton of VIM. Brown, the President, Vice
President, Secretary, and Treasurer were added
to the Executive Committee.
MI. Benjamin Crowley was elected Assistant
Secretary.
Mr.. Green offered resolutions inviting all true
Republicans to the meetings, and recommend
ing that mass meetings be held semi monthly;
which were adopted
Mr. Green said that the remorts NJ AR Hat
ton were just what he had expected, and they
should be deprecated by every good citizen,
not alone Republicans. He spoke at length of
the services of the Mayor, claiming that he was
true man, and as for his ability as financier
even the Democracy acknowledged it, and gave
him credit. He did not believe that the Mayor
would force himself on the people, and did not
think that there was a single act which could be
pointed out performed by him for any personal
motive. 1t made but little difference to him
1.-THE Mayor) whether the act would aid him no.
htically or not; if he deemed it to the best in
terest of the city it was done.
Mr. HattOn asked if Green had not said that
he was going to get in the nominating conven-
ton so he could oppose the Mayor, and Prof
the production Of witnesses. Hatton replied
that 1t was in Green's house. about two weeks
since, and he would make affidavit to it, Green
strenuously denied the charge, and proceeded
to give the Republicans good advice in refer
ence to the duties of the party.
Mr.. VIM. Bowen charged that Hatton had sold
out to the Democrats, and this the latter de-
MED.
The meeting adjourned.