The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-09
THE APOLLO HALL DEMOCRACY.

The Temple Devoted TO the God of Harmony
Turned into Babel by Discordunt
Politicians.
regular meeting OF the General Committee Of
the Apollo Hall Democracy was held last night at
their headquarters, corner Twenty -elghts street
and Broadway. The hall was densely crowded with
delegates and Ne galleries with interested specta-
tors OF the proceedings.
Trouble was ANTICIPATED by reason Of the seats Of
certain delegations having seriously contested
and the contestants were present in force to
their protest. The meeting was called to order at
eight p. M by William Ii. WlcKnam chairman.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read
and adopted. The report OF the Committee on Con-
tested Seats then read and the question of It's
adoption being formally moved and seconded
THE ROAR BEGAN IN EARNEST.
First in order was Mr.. JOHN MITCHELL mot the
Irish exile, though hailing from the same turbulent
little isle). who arose 'to expiain' amid cheers,
hootings, yes and "whillaloows." Mr.. Mitchell
represented, or claimed to represent the Second
Assembly district OF the CITY ana county OF New
York. much stress on the COUNTY, He moved that
much OF the report as referred that district be
stricken out, and, in support or ms emotion" made
q long, rambling, disconnected and frothy harangue.
He set forth the wrongs OF himself and his adne-
rents.
Here gentleman nan, to the right Of the Chair moved
dred seconders sprang TO their feet.
Mr.. MITCHELL Qrothlng at the mouth-I will not
be interrupted. rose TO q point OF order.
VOICE IN THE CROwD-Take care; he has got ut;
he'll bite some OF you felers
CHAIRMAN--It is moved and seconded that the
motion of the gentleman from the Second be laid
upon the table, ALI in favor please say aye. IAN
uproarious AYE" followedl All opposed say no.
Gan uproarOus "nOn was the respOnse)
VOICE FROM THE REAR-Mr Chairman, call for
CHATRMAN-The motion seems to be ana 1t is car
RED. 1t Is impossible 10 make division In this
house.
Cnf limit
and other encouraging observations, cOuched in
equally delicate language.
Next IN order was the question OF the admission
OF the delegation from the Fourth district Another
tumut ensued.
headed John f. Walsh. is certified to by three In.
spectors. III you can show me precedent tor the
action OF the committee In dlsregardlng 1t, let us
have 1t.
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONTESTED
SEATs-At the last meeting all this business was
entrusted to committee OF seven, who, believe,
have the confidence Of this entire BODY. They have
discover ed various Irregularities; but in view Of the
election to be held on the second Tuesday OF April
for Mayor and other officers, they have deemed it
better that this course be adopted and all these dis
putes be laid upon the table.
Mr. MITCHELL agan)-l made a motion that the
Second district be stricken out.
Senator UBRIEN, who had been quietly standing
among group OF friends, an earnest watcher OF
the proceedings, could contain himself no longer.
and suddenly burst forth. This man Mitchell IS
of his own ward and didn't carry II, nor never DID,
He amt nothing and don't represent anything. He
has got no votes there and ought net to nave so
much 10 sayn
Yells OF derision at the unfortunate Mitchell and
loud manifestations OF appreciation OF the speaker
followed.
After order had been restored delegate from the
Nineteenth district offered resolution to the effect
that the members OF the General Committee from
each Assembly district be directed to elect a Gene.
raj Committee, consisting or ten OF their number,
TO whom duly authenticated returns shall be made
on or before the 18th OF this month.
Ex-Judge A. A. THOMPSON then took the floor and
Indignantly demanded reconsideration In regard
to the Twents.first district He was repeatedly
called to order, but kept on denantly, den0uncing
Mr.. John Foley as having fraudulently manipulated
the returns OF the primary election In that district
He wanted to know where the 500 votes thrown out
had gone to.
VOIcE-Tnto Walter Roches savings bank
Mr.. THOMPSON continued at some length, but his
motion was voted down.
Hon. WILLIAM c. BARRETT then, In the most per-
suasve accents known to man from Galway,
poured oil on the troubled waters, congratulated
tue meeting on the harmony ~ winch had marked
their proceedings. and closed with series OF con-
gratulatory resolutions upon the victory they mad
achieved over Talnmauy Hall.