The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-11

Tho public. who have had the name Of James
OBrien continually paraded before them as the pro.
bable candidate OF the so-caled Young Democracy
WIZ be astonished to learn this morning OF the
nomination OF Judge Thomas A. Ledwith in mis-
stead Asionisned that such . respectable man
should permit MS name 10 be used by association
OF oiackiegs ana rowdles. but more astonished
SUN mat II should have been used, a snort his
tory OF the circumstances and Vaccinations which
leo TO such result viii therefore be Interesting.
After the rebel democracy had been 10 slgnally
defeated In their attempted usurpation OF the con.
troll OF the city money bags last spring. many
OF the rebels fell down on their knees and asked
for pardon, which was granted 10 the more
respectable ones. O'Brien was among the would-b
penitents, but hls character ana associations had
long been reproach TO Tammany Hail. and the
leaders OF the democratic stronghold were only too
glad TO get rid OF HIM. He had tasted power, how
ever, aud could not see II slip away from HIN
ever without desperate EFFORT. He took bold
step In the reorganization OF the Young Democracy
and the putting himself forward u candidate for
the Mayoralty. He had counted on the support OF
the roughs aud Ter do-weils or the metropolis but
his success Was beyond his calculations.
ALL THE soRB HEADS
OF the city new to enroll themselves under mis- ban.
ner John Fox, George Mclean, Judge Hogan Jonn
same box with himself ut once announced them
selves rs hls followers Even Thomas A. Ledwith
through his personal antipathy to OF the chiefs
OF the democratic party, was induced to join tho
grand political funeral.
O'Brien's mpudence grew greater With each new
accession TO his ranks lie organized clubs ian old
political dodge or much show and no meaning)
throughout the city-0frien clubs " hich advocated
hun for Masor-and he thought thus 10 run himself
into power. He calculated without his host. His
associates saw too plainly TINT with the notorious
Jimmy UBren as their raiylng point overwhelming
defeat was certain. They said nothing however,
for a while and lei the sefopinlonated sheriff con-
tnue to deude himself with golden visions OF IN
limited ..pickingsr IN the future; but when the time
came they waited upon hun In body and told him
that they must have respectable man as their
representative before the people. ana that edwith
MAS the only one available This was a little over
month ago
o'BRIEs REBgLLEp
al once. He thong It himself LAS respectable any
man. ana good deal more 10 the same purport,
and lie had a right 60 the preference. They argued
With him that the FIRST duty OF all was to give the
party standing. and thai Tor that purpose II would
be necessary 10 insure successful election during
the coming fall: thai deleat-especialIy u bad
one-would KIN the Young Democracy beyond hope
Fox lold him: .0'Brieu. you and have been too
lately In TanInany Hall to secure the confidence OF
Its opponents; we both must saii.n
They all represented Ia him that his forbearance
now would be The making Of MN hereafter, and
that he might have any position ne wanted IN the
future.
Bul all 10 purpose. With native slubhornuess
he refused to yield an inch. lie upbradea his 8d
sisers with ingtaitude, aud told them that he would
light II out 10 tue last Repeated interviews VI
similar nature brought the srategists nearer 10
an anicabe conclusion, and means were taken 10
foRCE THE ISSUE.
Acommit,ee ortwo from each ward was appointed,
consisting or forty members, on whose decision
the dispute would rest. o'Brien it; was
I,edw,th. Before they met written agreement was
drawn up and signed by all TO abide by the wishes
o! the majority, no matter how much It might
nio with personal prejudice. Zach man also took
an oath 10 the same effect.
meeting was held and Le,with was about to he
| Tue cnoee when 0Brien saw il and protested
lhst he was beng ireated TINS pro.
| Gus broke mp IN disorder without coming
10 any DEFINITE conclusion. LedwJta. Fox, Hogan,
Mclean and some Others then waited upon O'Bfien
ana endeayored 10 reason with MAJ, but his stub
bornness was proof against their pleadI0gs.
FINALLY bedwtth said, MIR. OBnen. have not
asked Tor tdis nomination. am not anxious for IL.
an young man and can afford TO wait few
Years, and 50 can you. Bul these gentlemen wish
me 10 be candidate, ana | am al their service.
You LhlnS that you entitled 10 the honor,
although You know maj am the strongest man.
Now. avn Wiling 10 tesi the question before
fnitee ~ the most Intelligent men IN the party be-
fore such committee as mas already been ap
pointed for tiiat purpose Whoever they agree upon
| want nominated. II they choose you then | WI
be THE man 10 arise IN the Convention aud put you
N nomination, and once nominated, viii work Tor
you aud spend any money Tor your election with an
my heart and soul And demand that you shall do
tie same Tor me should the choice OF the committee
lall upon me-
oBRiES GAVE ~
aud another meeting vas convened Before pro
ceed'ng to ballot Ledwitn again arose and an
Eounced his determination OF pulling or his coar'
aud working for 0'BFien, should he be chosen Tor
nomnatIon. He then asked o'Brien 10 say whether
he would make similar agreement IN the contrary
case. O'Br!en replied that he would, and ballot
was laksn resulting Ia 80 votes Tor Leowitn to II FOR
O'Brien. The doughty Sheriff evidently had not
pected thus result for he bitterly contested IT, and
warm debate ensued IL wiLs 6naiii decided To APP
point sub committee OF tive, who should wait upon
Collector Murphy ana
FEEL rue arruBricAv put-g,
~ 10 was deemed advlsaoe 20 secure the support Of
that party u possible OBrirn promised 10 abide
by the Collectors dcosion and rhe loilowing COM
mlttee was appoiuied--JaInes O'Brien Thomas
IedWiih, John Fox Ger4c Mclean aud Judge
Hogan.
Two weeks ago TODAY they proceeded 70
the Custom House at eleven O'Clock IN the
merry used Dy Mr.. Lindsay. Of The dcfuDct
Carriage Bureau but now unoccnpied. They
private room communicated with No o BY secret
passage and The representatives. OF The two sorehcad
parties remained closeted In close confab Tor i've
mortal h0nrs. Mr.. Murphy expressed decided ore
ference for Iedwith, and an agreement was arrived
~ whereby the Young Democracy axe 70 support The
republican State ticket and runn IL fron then eec
lion boxes provided the republicans endorse the
lalter's candidates for city and county Offices.
With this understanding the matter rested. Last
night swill he seen ~ our report OF The proceed
ings OF the Convention elsewhere, the programme
was carried out 10 the letter. But
oBRiEN Is YET SATISFIED.
His uneducated Intellect tells him that he has been
unfairly oyerTe8ched aud his selfish rspaciIy, joined
with his native obsnacy, VIII not let him rest
under any forcibe deprivation Of power rufnor
Is even now current In the ranks OF the Young de-
nlocracy that "Tsmmany has paid nun the 500. 900.
which he claimed the Corporation owed nun. and he
has promised 10 withdraw his opposition III conse-
queuce." The r0uGiis who have been btu re-
tainers and who have drawn their living
rom hts friendship are cIamorous against the re-
ttrement or their almoner ana he consequent cut.
ting on OF their own perquisites. Trouble IL brew
ing, which VIII consgn the party into such an
abyss OF political ruin that all the responsibility Of
Thomas A. Ledwitt will not be able 10 even IL
name from oblivion few months hence.
TaE NOMINATING CONTENTION.
The County Convention OF the Young Dem0c raey
met ~ Apollo Hall lasc evening. The nall was
crowded In every part huu the utmost enthusiasm
prevailed Judge William G. Bartlett presided. and
Messrs. Hatch, Rooney aDd smith. acted rs Secrcta
RES. After the roll hnd been callen the hnslness OF