The New York herald., 1872-08-01
THE APOLLO HALL DEMOCRACY.
A Stormy Meeting Of the Organization
Held Last Night.
ATTEMPT TO ENDORSE GREELEY DEFEATED
Senator O'Brien Prevents Any De-
cisive Action Being Taken.
ANOTHER POLITICAL FARCE.

ANOTHER POLITICAL FARCE.
scene OF riot, uproar ana confusion, such as
has not been witnessed In this city since the
downfan OF the Tammany Ring occurred at
meeting Of the Apollo Hall democracy,
in Apollo Han, last evening. The gentlemen who
comprise the above organization, more than two
years ago. united in opposition to the rule of Tam
many Hall, and number among them such ReD as
Jonn Fox, Senator O'Brien and other active poll
ticians. They did much to contribute to the great
reform meeting last fall, and by their spirited and
courageous action earned the respect and esteem
Of oil parties.
SPLIT IN THE CAMP.
Since the action of the Baltimore Convention, how
ever, in endorsing Greeley, the unanmity and har-
mony that hitherto prevailed among the members
has been somewhat rudey disturbed. The majority
Of them, headed by the President, Mr. Wickham,
are supposed to be strong for Greeley, but O
powerful opposition, under the leadership OF Scna-
tor O'Brien, has sprung mp which is av0wedly
favorable to the reelection Of General Grant.
There have been number of secret meetings
lately held for the purpose of healing up the
breach, which Is daily widening, but this object
has not been attained, neither side being willing
to compromise. The meeting last night was called
for the purpose Of transactlng the ordinary busl-
ness Of the organization, but every one who was
initiated in the mysteries OF New York politics
saw very we'll that something Of Importance
lurked behind, and both sections bent their ener.
gies to get the better of each other.
WHO WERE PRESENT.
Long before the time announced for the opening
OF The proceedings the hall was crowded with an
assemblage of politicians, who were clamor-
ousy debating the merits Of Senator OBrien
nm cno
of Greeley ana Grant. The representa-.
tive New York statesmen with a wealth of
Shirt front and prOfusi0n of jewellery, men who
make politics trade, and others whose virtues
could bear purer Interpretation, exOfliceh holders
and men looking to Office, were scattered around
in groups of two three; but it was pretty
evident that large majority Of those
present were not regular members OF the
but had been brought there for the purpose OF
making up in noise what they lacked in influence
compact they fulfilled, as subsequent proceed
At eight o'clock Mr.. wickham ascended the plat.
form and called the meeting to order, asking the
secretary to call the roll of the members and ascer-
tain who were present. Els
DELEGATEI move that the calling Of the roll
The Secretary then read the minutes Of the last
meeting meeting held, and the Chairman called upon Mr.. /,
wam from the Committee se, on
by stating that the unfortunate divlsions
ii the. Twenty;drst district precludedl
tion could yet be taken In the Fourth district \
new election had been ordered and would be pro-
was received and the committee discharged.
While these proceedings were being transacted
little OF no interest was manifested by the larger
portion OF the audience who were evidently on the
Q,t vtre for some lively developments; and when
the chairman arose and threw back his coat over
Mr.. Wickham Is blonde Of the most pronounced
type, and in the trying circumstances In which he
ease ease % and cooness In his opening % address "iS he
said that he perceived large portion
long Of Ss hey ns s W sesS 5
and did not interfere with the proceedings they
would be allowed to- remain II any In
cleared OF all but those who had right to take
part in the proceedings. The chairman said he had
setg ssps nor ON o e srp0sS great e
question Snn Of he ed day the Presidential election It
racy had better wait some time longer for the pur-
pose OF ascertaning II O third nomination would
Sa %se ea m mat fna ne aSs would mot be
decide upon the merits Of two candidates 'H In the
their share of the work. They were determined
that no ring should longer control them; that at
previous packing Of conventions by the
Executive, which had rendered itself unpopular by
such acts, but he depored any hasty or unwise
Of local ring they were called upon to decide the
matter would be easy, but the National Democratic
Executive Committee had taken action. stockton
Blair Casserly and Bayard, whom they had been
accustomed to consider the leaders of the demo.
cratic party, had spoken, and it was time that the
Apollo Hall democracy should speak also and ratiy
either one or the other of the candidates before
the country. In conclusion, he said taking up
two.page letter that lay before him, T viii now
read to you an important communication l re.
ceived a day or two ago."
Senator O'BRIEN dumping to his feet in the CEN
tire Of the halD-l move that the communication,
whatever It may be, be laid on the table. Cries
of 'Order" question:" and applause.)
CHAIRMAN-l cannot entertain such n motion.
The letter has not been read; its contents have not
been given to you, and it is entirely out OF order to
Senator O'BRIEN-TRe motion is in order, sir.
You have no right to read communication until
we know what 1t contains.
many Hall, July-when perfect tumult Of uproar
bers endeavoring to make themselves heard
in the trmult. The noise lasted more than
Minute Gaa when Tvn @net had been partially re-
manner and appealed from the decision OF the
Chair.
CHAIRMAN-You are out OF order, sir You can
not appeal from my decision until l am guilty of
some breach OF Parliamentary rule. Cries of
Senator O'BRIEN--It Is in order to appeal from
the decision Of the Chair, and call upon the Secre
tary to put the motion If the Chairman refuses to
do so.
CHAIRNAN-Senator O'Brlen is ont of order, and
call upon him to resume his seat. claim that
the letter cannot be laid upon the table until you
know what 1t contains.
Senator O'BRIEN--This gag law must and will be
resisted. We are not to stand here all night and
submit to be brOwbeaten and dictated to by q
man, to whom have always been friendly. have
spoken and acted in his interests, in various places
and at various times, but can do so no longer.
and ! now charge him to his teeth with
an attempt TO sell out the organization to
Tammany Hall. (Checrs, and cries OF "Order.'1
During my absence from the city he has been In
trguing with the Tammany leaders, and has at
tempted TO outdo me by a system Of deceit. don't
want any candidate endorsed at this meeting. l
want to vote for democrat and may vote for
democrat yet; but whoever we do endorse will be
the next President.
Here scene OF uproar took place which battles
description. Yells, shouts, cries of Z" Orderr
question" ana hisses were freely INDUCED In
during which several OF the more orderly delegates