The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-25

THE TAMMANY COUNTY CONVENTION.
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The Brennan and Bowling Factions Both
Represented-Ledwith for tho Supreme
Csurt-shandiey for Register-The Other
destinations.
Tho Union Democratic County Convention met
last evening at seven O'Clock In the sacred pre-
cincts' OF the Tammany wigwam. The hall was
nensely crowded by the loyal braves who still
follow the fortunes Of the cause which traui-
tiOn rather obscurely intimates was first in.
Augurated by the mythical hero chief whose
colossal statue crowns the front OF the bip lodge,
dedicated to his memory. Not only were delegates
present, put q large number OF the friends Of
THE POWERS THAT BE,
who usually gain admittance at such councils OF
war as that Of last night. Before the meeting was
opened the spirit Of the assembage was Of
the subdued, seemingly lamblike character
which Is hardest to be summary Interpreted
The hooking together once more OF the ''bg chiefs''
and 'young braves Degot the sympathetic cheer.
fulness which has no definite cause, and Is the
p0nent OF nothing save the reluctance Of human
nature at times and seasons to rush into vexing
contention. Rumors, however. like flying clouds,
were exchanged, albeit In commonplace way, OF
PoRrENDED DISRUPTION
In the ranks and these quietly discussed In all
parts Of the throng until the gavel was sounded and
there ensued seace profound as that OF the pri-
meval forests OF the FIRST grand sacnem and founder
OF Tammany.
The Hon. 3. 8. Cox was then chosen as Chairman,
and In taking the chair made few remarks. He
reviewed Tammany's past selection OF Judges for
the benches Of New York, and SAID that those
'udges-for instance Judge Barnard, who was now
the toast OF everypody-had
WON THE APPROVAL OF THE PEOPLE
and were acknowledged to be without reproach.
Applause, He hoped that the Courts, as in the
past would in the future stand out for unbiased
Justice and the support Of the democracy. II not
the democracy OF New YORK might as well sing
psalms and 60 under at once. The democracy of
this great democratic city OF New York should
vindicae itself as the party OF honest, square
reform, and would eventually
REFORM THE REFoRMERs.
and TO do that they wanted the Courts Kept pure and
she people justified.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Cox's speech the reigning
Grand Sachem-the "Boss'-'large as liie,n II not
twice as natural rolled IN the PLATFORM ana the
audience burst into storm or rapturous applause.
Repeated cheers were given for Tweed the
Grand Sachem, having reached a chair on the
further side OF the platform, dropped his mantle
and cor onet on the ground, and looked innocenty
around. The business then proceeded, creden-
tials from the ward delegates being called for.
When the Secretary called for the sixth ward dele
Ofrer the following
That the rule Of the Democratic COMMITTEES be adopted as
The rule Of this Conventionnamcy that the certicates of
The majority Of the Of be
and that they oe admitted Delegates TO this Convention
The offering of the resolution was interrupted by
Mr.. JONES, OF the bowling faction, who raised
point OF order. 1t was denied. On u second al
Tempt by Mr.. Field to continue the point OF order
again lOOmed up, was applauded, but not allowed.
MI. JONEJ-1ntn, rise TO u question OIL prlVi-
CHArRMAN-The question is not in order. The
resolution must frst-Loud applause and calls
the house was divided on the resolutions.
Mr.. JONES said that they came there to take part
WE ARE DEMOCRATS
tcheers), and Will support whatever ticket you
nominate to night lChecrs.)
The CHAIRMAN said they would pass over the
Sixth ward until the resolution was disposed OF.
The roll OF delegates was then proceeded with.
Mr. JONES again rose and mtimated that, for the
ion Withdrew rhree cSsers for snse
D0wing-three cheers FOR Brennan three cheers
AZ THIS point the Alternate cheering waxed aeaen.
ing, and woefully excited individuals in all parts Of
tGe house cried , irant.cally, INT; Chairman !"
A BRENNAN MAN
said:-T appeal from the opposing side Of the Sixth
ward.n Woices-.Shut up '' put em outl' and
hisses.) The Chairman SAID that he could not be
heard. The Brennan delegate insisted on his right
TO be heard, despite the TACT that dIsapprobation
was loudly expressed by the crowd near the door.
RAISING his voice to a pitch when thunders could
men would stick by Tanlmany whether admitted or
Judge IRVING moved that the Bowling delegates
be granted place in the Convention. (Cheers for
Dowllng.) Brennan man Jumped excitedIy to his
feet aud attempted to speak. "a ialsetto voice
..Slt We down or 90 out o the house, D The man
) Mr. ALaERNoN 8. SULLIVAN then presented the
THOMAS A. LEDwITH
for the Judge ship Of the Supreme Court. He made
the present energcncy, and was continaaly inter-.
rupted by loud applause. The county and city had
been agtated and convused-by whata by the
suggestion OF
DELINQUENCY AND CORRUPTION
In high places. But he felt sure that such charges
mad given pain 20 no breasts more than those
Of the rank and file OF the democracy
lApplanse) We are party who remember that
wien saint Tammany was about to separate from
his tribes and gathered them together, ana named
each after some animal OF our country he had
named one the bee Let there DC no tdlers no pub,
been the legacy let by Saint Tammany APP ause.l
Mr. TIMOTHY BRENNAN, OF the sixth ward, nomi-
mated Joseph G. Merwin. The motion to nominate
Lcdwith was then carried with loud and continued
JnaiSe KANE nominated
JUDGES JONES AND SPENCER
for the Superior Court Unanimously carried.
Nj DOUGLAS TAYLOR nominated Charles Daily as
Judge q the Common Pleas. Unanimously carried.
M J0nN HARDY nominated Judge AcKer Tor the
'aSgesnlE OF the Marine Court. Carried.
NE ANTHONY uARTMANN then nominated Edward
:, nnandiey Tor Register. loud and continued APP
piause:l Three tumultuous cheers were given for
for to run against that damn Dutch Segalrp the
nomination WAS made unanimous, with rcreaied
The CnAtRMAN addressed the Convention again.
saying that tAis year they had troubles beyond
those Oh most parties TO encounter. They must en-
counter tneM AS honest men, or otherwise they
would JAIL before the people. Thcy didn't want
70 lose its OG IaiNnany majority through
DkFEtHoR, MALFEAsANcE
OF on account Of aQvthing wrong In the public