New-York tribune., 1872-08-01
LOCAL POLITICS.
THE APOLLO HALL DEMOCRACY.


STRAIGHT DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION.
The Executive Committee of the Apollo
Hall Democracy, consisting of ten members from each
Ward met last evening at the headquarters at Twenty
eighthst. and Broadway. 1t understood that the
question of supporting the candidates nominated by the
National Democratic Convention would be brought up
and there was consequently full attendance OF mem
bers There were also present a number OF men not
connected with the Committee whose subsequent ao
tons proved that they had been brought there by Sen
atOr James OBrien to overawe the meeting,
and IL necessary, TO prevent the TRANSACTION
OF any business. These ruthans following the
lead their and his clique, did their utmost TO
aggravate disorder but their plans were frustrated oy
the cooness hrmness and Judgment Of the presldihg
officer. Among the more prominent members OF 'nc
committee present the Hon. VIM. Barrett JuuHe
spalding Of Marine Court, Justice Hogan, the Hon.
Abraham Lawrence, jr Alderman Mehrhach' e1-Asseu-
byman Peter Mitchell Cornelius Flynn, Senator James
OBren John sacom late Warden Of the Tombs prison.
Geo. c. Bartholomew, ]. Murray and others.
The meeting was called 10 order by VIM. H. Wiekham,
che Chairman, and the Secretary Alexander Davidson
was directed to call the roll The Chairman said that he
O. saw q number OF persons in the room who were not
members Of the Committee. They were welcome, but
he requested them take part in the proceedings
The Hon. VIM. c. Barrett, Chairman Of committee TO
whom referred the question of the contestng dele
cation from the Tweuyfrst Ward stated that his com
mittee had been unable 10 reconcile the differences Of
the Contestants. Ibe committee was ulscnalgou' AHo
Chairman then announced that the special business for
which the Committee had convened would be taken up
He proceeded as follows
81 last meeting in March nothing has occurred
which seemed to make It essential for this Committee
when the active campaign will begin and 1t seemed 10
me proper that at this time we should put upon record
or take steps looking toward the Shaping OF the pOncy OF
this organization In the great national combat now be
Committee there is diversity opinion the pro
prety this time OF taking any decided action in regard
10. Tho ma nI hat hpf
% re nroper time for this oreapizatinD 70 declare
whether it will support the present nominees Of the
Democratic Convention or wait while and whether
other nominations shall be made them more
ceptahle But, Democrat myself, and believing that
the great majority OF the members Of this Committee
sttuents we represent s adhere Democratic prine
pies, and are willing to be guided by the democratic @ Ma
Reform which We have so successfully accomplished
r rsi ' tat some decided action viii now be taken 10
indicate and establish the fact that we are
music and are in every way Democrats. feel does
every Of here rgheOusy indignant toward that
Ring which has controlled the last two state COnVen
lions. do not believe IN the present Executive OF TINS
state, nor approve OF the way the last O9nNehh-
fiOn was managed, when were refused ad-
mittanee Applause 90 not believe Ne5lyorR IN ANY
o thG as' w'4 m nave tbey Son'Goa cpoS on asa
am IN favor OF cropping them down But while WI. |
we are Democrats, and when the National Democratic
Convention. consisting OF delegates from the Democracy
Of all the states in the Union and led by suen DemoS
Gratis Hendricks, Thurman, CaSsery, STOCKTON ana
nominations for President and Wee President believe
that We have but and that is TO fa into line
1 have IN my hands a communication which Will now
read AT meeting OF the General Committee OF Tam
many Hall .,
The Charman-The Chair will not consider the motion;
Ex,Assenibiymau Mitchell-Mr. Chairman, rise to
question Of order; move that committee m OF th[ee oe
then we can instruct that Committee.
The Charnan-The gentleman viii be seated The |
Committee it is not their property and cannot be re-
TIE Chairman made another attempt to read the com
muneaton but was mterGpeda Gy sftetaI M t See[s d
ing dispensed with. The Chairman, however still ad
hered 70 bis decision that they were out of order
A MEMBER would like 10 know where you get your
authority. Is 1t parliamentary ,,. ,.o,, o ,,or,,
nentary The Chair has already ruled that the motion
Mr Fiynn--I appeal from the decision Of the Chair
The Chairman-The Chair will not entertain an appeal
Nj. Fynn-n the Chairman refuses TO put that motion
J hope the Secretary will.
Thc Chairman-When the question comes properly be-
SEe 'S aSx adTanas % ba there IS one tPg Wish dis
tncty understood there are in this ROOM taking part IN
iGeiers of t6s Committee and with all respect
every mans opinion here, must insist that all who are
not members shall retire.
Senator O'Briea-I do not wish he disrespectfu TO
the Chairman but charge him with having intrigued
with the mmany Han organization to sell out TINS or
pauizatOu. lGreat applause and cOnfusOn am ready
& 10 seIlGe anS RRb is the dniy Democratic organi
zatiOn IN the city ana County OF New, YORK. we may
for Democrat ! am not ready to sell out to either
Nj Flynn-I insist upon my appeal from the decision
Mi Murray-I regret TO see such feeling manifested
IN tins sdnizatOn do believe there is any
sion do not think it the intention OF the Chair
10 illegal power, and hope he Will not so far
forget himself to insist upon reading paper TO this
organization against then will. This organization
started tO put down dishonesty and corruption and
should have everything dene openly and above board
and above all things tins Organization, 1t means any
thing, means not 20 DC the t OF Iauuany Han III any
thing. fApplause
Judge spalding-I move that any communication pur-
porting TO come from Iaumany Hail. or any member OF
Tamnany Hall. be neither received, read, enter
tained by this body. Carried.
The ChairInan-I call upon senator O'BI3en 10 WITH
draw his attack upon until have chance TO set
myself right Several voices" Yes yes, that is rght
Senator O'Bren-I withdraw.
Mr.. wickham-I had no expectation, when convened |
this meeting, that should be made the subject OF 1
personal charges, and that my motives would be iD-
pugned. 1 do not pretend TO say anything 10 my
services in this organization. You have set your seal OF
merit upon them, not al my request as you VIII ali bear
witness never sought this position II urged
by almost the unanimous voice OF the organza-
ton lAcceptlhg H. haq Dut one mOtlVe IN view
1t has been charged by prominent member
OF this organization that have been engaged in secret
COncayes and meetings In connection with OppO-
nens My word 70 this community is good. and brand
that statement totally without the least foundation Of
Ifuth rom beginning " end say II win no hafshnes
no feeling OF revenge OF animOEty but brand 1t as
untiue do not charge the gentleman with desgnedly
or malclOusy making the statement but he mas been
wrongly Informed do not propose answer here and
DOW 40 10 any secret meetings There have been three
meetugs at my house OF members only and see nearly
al tue gentlemen here present who attended them.
was meeting there that lad the slightest color OF eau
any machiuatons OF any kind whatsoever,
Enough of that not TO go into any further
explanation have no connection with any other or
senator O'Brien-were you not in connection withla
by the name OF Thomas Boesei
The Charman-I have the gentleman hut once,
and that half an hour ago, since last week. ICON !
you refuse orderly hearing, have nothing further
10 say Cries Of adjourn) II is certainly fit that
cOnndcuCe-a man against whom faction can bring