The New York herald., 1873-11-06
TAMMANY,S TASTALIZERs.

The Troubles In the Eighteenth Assem-.
bly, District-The Tammany inspectors
and Their Resignations-Propos In
vcstigation.
The Eighteenth Assembly district was always
stirring spot at election times but from all ac-
counts the scenes enacted on Tuesday last far sur
passed all previous Efforts in the way Of 'roll-
ing up' generally. momentous issue was at
stake, and the contest was accordingly bitter and
fought with unusual vi9or. IL was the well Fnowa
stronghold OF Apollo Halls most energetic adher-
ents and an ything like defeat could not be dreamed
or The utmost precaution was exercised to insure
success, while the fertile brains OF many an
old electioneering agent were busily employed
In devising new methods previously untried,
by which the great object in view might be at
Senator and McCabe Tor Assemblyman on the Tam
many side. and Everard and Biglln for the same
offces under the auspices of Apollo Hall. 1t was
on any former occasion was such ingenuity brought
into play to defeat the Tammany representatives,
AID while people may deplore the tao
tics 70 which overstrung politicians wnl
sometimes resort, IT IS hard to re-
proceedings are conducted For instance, 1t is al
legged that early in the morning some inventive
Ter OF t1at the resignations OF the Tammany Hall
inspectors, and proceeding with these liegal docu-
ments 70 headquarters had onn otner irieIay ,eay
when the lawful inspectors presented themselves
they were shown TO the door. THESE and other
similar tricks were, 1t seems, practised In such
bold and audacious manner that little or no relei
was obtained. Everybody knows what an impor-
tant part the ''watchers" play at elections. They
are among the most important safeguards OF the
candidates, and are by law entitled to scrntinHe
the disposition OF ballots. But 1t seems that the
"watcners" on the Tammany side had little oppor-
tunity for the exercise OF their ocular since
many OF them, being well known TO their oppo.
nents, were hustled out OF doors and disposed or
by the police, who, it appears, were only
too eager TO crafty the wnims OF their
patrons, however antagonistic to justice and
lair play In fact, no dodge was left untried to de-
feat the Tammany candidates in the Eighteenth
Assembly district, and II hall the reports be true
serious responsibility rests upon the shoulders OF
those whom experience has taught many whole
some lessons. 1t is claimed, moreover, that the
''worKers" Tor the Tammany party-those who
attend to the distribution OF tickets-were Waylad
at day light and maltreated, while the proceedings
were varied throughout the day by several severe
assaults. Then, again, arrests were made on
trumped up charges in order TO get active and in
Is asserted that many OF the SO
called United states deputy marshas were
appointed to their posts because OF their readiness
to make themselves useful in removing from the
polling booths those who, from conviction or other
wse were opposed to the interests OF Apollo Hall.
Whatever ground there may be for the foregoing
reports, certain IL Is that there were lively times
on Tuesday In the district mentioned.
The Tammany Hall Committee held secret ses'
sion yesterday, at which Mr.. John Kelly presided.
He was warmly congratulated throughout the day
for the victory achieved by the party OF which he
is the leader. 1t Is understood that the committee
intend taking testimony reference to the alleged
OF the Tammany Hall candidates in the Eighteenth
Assembly district.