The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-28
EX-POLICEMAN LOGAN.

Meeting Of His Friends in the Twentieth
Ward-They Are TO Rnn Him for Omcc.
Last evening Emmett Hall, West Thirteth
street. was most uncomfortaby crowded by the
friends and admirers Of eX-Policeman Patrick
Logan. who was dismissed the force for disobeying
orders the 18th of July.
JAMES CAMPBELL was called TO the chair and said
that he deeply sympathlzed with Mr. Logan. whom
lie knew to he q good officer and honorable man.
Mr. ROBERT WILSON, OF the Seventh ward. said he
had come to give his testimony OF the worth. integ
riy, good character and official efficiency OF Mr..
Logan. His only fault was saying y thing which.
though true, was better left unsad.
SIR. CoRRIGAN delivered a long and rambling
speech which was loudly applauded at every point
wnere lie attacked the authorities and denied the
right OF the Orangemen to parade. He said he
fully endorsed the action OF Logan on the 18th OF
July IN preventing u fellow officer from clubbing
an old ana Innocent man. Governor Hoffman
had. he said, been elected by the democratic
party to destroy Know Notbingism and establish
democratic rule. And this ne had done by allowing
a contemplate party Of fanatics TO march through
the streets In honor Of deceased foreign king. and
wantonly insult the majority OF the citizens and
inclte them to a breach OF the peace. me
he hoped they would wipe Houmsn out
OF political existence. vivid applause anu
cries or I'VE wii"l The Irish citizens had always
been faithful to the interests D. the country fought
Tor the maintenance Of thc Union and identified
themselves WIN It's destiny. tChcers) He pro-
tested against the action OF the Police Commission.
in Diminishing Logan and hoped that at the next
election they would elect MIN to position OF honor
and proDt.
GEORGE ARcHDEAcoN, the Fenian. made
violent speech against the authorities. and said no
had been u rebel and feion ali his life. He had
The eon@Sst Or Logan and asaqanc.
He then referred TO the riot, which he character
ized As bloody butcnery. and next 10 the Inquest
which he called CHASTITY farce. Nelson ". Young,
he said. ought to be sent back TO set type and Mr.
Logan put In MS present place: suneers.5 Governor
ne was called ''HOifnan the butcher" the lineai
descendant OF 'Dutch Billy OF the Boyne,n tine
alien Orange Governor and others more foul bur
not prcssive. The people do not expect justice
while such men are In position, Inc military MUIR
derers Will not be punished. Referring to Logans
conduct the 10th Of July. ne said that tnere
evidence that not was even attempted a. the
place be prevented the officor from cubDlng the old
man. He then read the following resolutions, which
we're unanimously adopted
% w dee. The 81 The s Of earl
Logan OF tho fwsny si,h pecine' Municipal Police By
Justly the same and wssrsss We feel that bis conaus In
saving the NE q sesy old man from .hs club Of fellow
and should have commanded from the hands Of the Com
as law sbins c1sus and tax psx.s Of the CITY Of New
York we believe the efficiency Of .as Police Depar,msa.
Oaccr Logan who discharge every duty
noncnsve men, children she 18th of
be IL therefore
Resolved That tender TO Mr. logan hirh regard
hs faithful devotion duty his bold and fearless enuacia
outrage and his able defence the OF ha fe
low citizens. he " therefore
Resolved, That . hall with delight tho hour when
give substantial uttcrsncc to Wishes naming
him position oi and honor, vbeTt his unselnsn
devotion the instincts Of honorable manhood viii nave
scope, and scycophan' and bi.os that The pic
respect an honest man.
Logan was loudly called for, and on his appearing
on The platform he was wildly cheered. lie said his
heart died with pleasure Oh proud aI occasion
Ia standing before the democrats OF the fwenucth
ward and near them expressing such wsrm apprC-
val OF MS conduct. On the l2th Juiy there
more determined w. put
down riot on disorder than he;was; but when nc
saw u brother officer numbering an Old. inofrensise
maD MS conscience would not allow hun 10
quietly look on. He challenged the rccoris OF
the Police commissioners 10 show anything
against his couducL n an urtCcr. AZ uR
trial Commissioned Manterre seemed determined 10
1nd ninl guilty Of the charge aualDst hiIu ana 20
dismiss bitu. lie would not throw himself on The
mercy OF the Court because be was conscious nl no
guilt. He valued more the appreciation OF ms lel-
low citizens than Ii he were made superintendent oi
the Metropolitan Police.
Mr. wn.soS again spoke at considerable length
ana sang song advocating the UNION of the orange
and green, which was LOUDLY applanded. vote o.
THANKS was passed 20 the chairman, aud we Iacet-
tur auloutued,