New-York tribune., 1874-10-14
orTENDoRFER NAMED FOR MAYOR.

and members Of the German Reform organization Mr.
Wickham was not so Objectionable as MI Hayes
OTTENDORFER NAMED FOR MAYOR.
THE rAMMANY COUNTY TICKET DENOUNCED BY THE
GERMAN INDEPENDENT CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
MR. oITENDORFERs DECLINATION NOT Ao.
CEPTED.
large meeting of representative German
citizens delegates from every Assembly District and
the two wards OF this city, held last evening IN
the Germania Assembly Rooms. Nos 29l and 2s3 bow
cry. Among those present were Judge Otterpourg'
Judge Michael Gross Alderman Ottendorfer, Alderman
Koch, ex-COroner g. Hermann, Oscar ZolilkoHer Dr.
Goerke Prof Glaubensklee, ex-Assemblyman Martin
Nachtmann Magnus Gross, Frederick Germann. Presi-
dent OF the Harugari Society," Charles Weltz and many
others The chair occupied by MoritZ Einger and
the platform several prominent Germans After
routine business the Conference Committee, consisting
OF Fred. Traud. Gustave Levy, Magnus Gross, Fred
Hyack, Henry Autervielt, Hugo Gorsch. and George
Burghardt. presented their report which was read by
the Chairman. During the reading the Chairman was
several times interrupted by loud and repeated ap-
pause. vote was then taken on the adoption OF tho
report by Yeas and Nays, the of the delegates
being called according Assembly Districts; and when
the Chairman announced that the report was adopted
by Yeas 81. against 10 Nays. the announcement was
received with loud applause. When Judge Otter
bourg proposed the name OF Oswald Ottendorfer for
the Office OF Mayor the applause loud and con-
that the voice Of the speaker could not be heard
for nearly fve minutes Alderman Otendorer declined
the nomination, but his declinaon not accepted.
His nomination confirmed by standing vote, the
only opposing vote being that of the nominee himself,
when he stood vote Nay the cheer that greeted
him was accompanied with boisterous merriment. The
Convention finally adopted the Syracuse PLATFORM and
adjourned subject TO the call of the Chair
Before the Convention was opened TRIBUNE re-
porter conversed with Of the leaders of the Ger
man.American Independents. DIR. Goerke said "John
Kelly knowing that his case was hopeless, nominated
WIckhan against whom Morrssey has a grudge. Nor
rissey would opposed him had not Kelly concili
sted him by promising to nominate Hayes. Mornssey
was indebted Hayes for his election to Congress- and
now he shows his gratitude. Mr.. Tilden, before the
Convention held spoke to kelly. and told him TO
have good nominated for the municipal offices We
certainly expected Edward Cooper would have been
nominated for Mayor and some other respectable person
for Register We disguised with Morrissey and his
przefghters and corner loafers" Magnus Gross like
wise expressed his dissatisfaction with The IammaDy
nominations.
Districts was present to answer to his name and when
the reports Of COMMITTEES: were called for the Commit
Hall presented the following report with the appendent
To the President of the County Convention Of ths Ger
man Independent Citizens Association: Your Commit
the last meeting of this Convention with conferring
04 Se @ Of aSo to the anna de1
men at large, submit the following report r-,,
We had interview with J0l0 Kelly on last FRIDAY,
handing to him an English Of the resolutions
adopted by this Convention and adding verbally that
candidate or a number of candidates whom favor,
but the interest OF an honest and good municipal
Hall organization If the latter willing to negotiate
on the basis OF firm prnciples; vet that under
RetoTy dctatora ring at the price Of the highest
privilege OF American citizens-self- government We
stated further that If the rumors were we'll founded
the nominations to be made were simply the result
Of Of two or more ,h1e we
no matter what names they bear-sacrinclng the SELF
tool. OF G in sSc ans
by such MEANS these men would not be the true repre-
the hands Of an absolute ringrue Mi. Kelly In reply.
simply declined any conference; Tammany would make
Il could not confer with other political organzatons
fact. from what has since occurred Mr.. Kelly could
not well hold conference with us such privilege was
even denied to the members OF the TaDmany Orsaniza
ton and any with % 1he rgas as ams
iected. At the dictatorial nod. D. H Mieknap, Mr.
Hayes Mr. Morrissey's candidate, for Register. Not
one solitary dared TO make the most humble op-
position to the ukase issued at headquarters.
Your Committee could evidently mold no further con-
ference and we believe express your sentiments by
sse Dart of saTs6 subecton which Mr. Kelly
t to assign TO the Democratic voters OF the CITY OF
New York. that will give expression to the pub
lie voice which rejects with indignation such demand
Tammany Hall has ceased 70 exist since ase
but simply and solely John Kelly and John Morrssey,
who have their win as dictaoTs s m, 1nt
bicS animates this Convention and with the resolu
tons which you adopted. TO unite with all lnde-
hydra corruption and ring rule, and TO call the atteh
tion OF all good citizens 10 the dangers Wncn must
follow the Of that powerful rng OF autOcrats 10
the shame and disgrace OF the Empire City OF the Amer
cap continent Let do full duty citizens; let
our voice raised with all the dignity and earnestness
worthy Of great let all personal interests De
set aside and let show by our actions that we are
animated solely by best motives for the welfare Of
our city and ts good name. Our voice will mud pow
erfu response within the breast OF every citizen who
possesses sense of Justice and honor The German
eitizens will have credit of having delivered city
from one OF the greatest dangers impending upon it,
We would submit to you for your adoption the following
resolutions:
Rssolred Tba, reject indignation the nominations made
mali. By T.T%any Hs !. Ie, %S p nS1
Of Of the people degradation o the manhood and
SELF respect q the American eitl,eD: ...s
leaders Of TamT.gy would make our city hs football
Of @ ss.d or h oa9 cost S.aV s
Rssolvsd with weintenoned democrats with men
m.ru" rUST for poacs nsT.Sdss and With
such Tammany and are willing 90 he oss o.
lion Of our honor and Of GOOD goverDnenl
>soped combustion with TIE above elements We w nom
1900 ossr The assurance performance Of the duties
inposed upon them BY the people and not By anns
motion was made 10 take the vote on the adoption
., ,he report by Yeas and Nays and by call Of the
.,nes of he delegates from each OF the different As
ssmhIv Districts Mr.. Kinkel objected TO the report
,da1 tbst there was occasion for debate the
nort was clear enough In ITSELF. When the Chairman
ssid that the report had been adopted py vi Yeas 70
NAYS the announcement was received WIN Iouo ap-
plause, and after those who nsd voice 'ne
ssdoption Of the report quietly left the meeting
Judge otterbourg moved that the Conference Commit
te be increased by five MEMBERS 90 as 10 Dc aoe
q, carry the resolutions effect Several other mem
ters uroposed An amendment, which was that Tue Cn
uIttee be composed VI one delegate IRON eacn AS'on