The New York herald., 1876-07-14
Exciting Meeting of the Democratic
General Committee Last Night.
A DECIDED SPLIT IN THE RANKS.
Determined Opposition to Mr..
Kelly as a Leader.
How He Was endorsed" by
"a Thrilling Vote"

The Tammany Hall General Committee mot in tho
wigwam last evening. About three quarters of the
members were present Many stayed away as they
did not wish to be put record just now. Rumors
were circulated around tho city during the day that
trouble would cnsuc at the gathering Some politicians
sent forth the statement among others that ex-senator
Hugh H. moore would rise in his place and for
tho expulsion OF Mr. John Kelly. Thcn it asserted
that the gentleman would simply present resolution
requesting the resignation OF the Tammany leader.
But when it Is considered that all resolutions pre-
sshted before 'he General Committee meet, without
action usually 90 before the on Urgan zaton
unless otherwise ordered, this movement. could have
no particular significance Mr. Kelly controls the
latter body, and any resolution detrimental 10 his in
tercst would consequently be buried beyond hope Of
resurrection. Mr. Moore present last evening, but
did not carry out this plan He has resolutions how
ever, in his pockets to rcorganizo the district in which
he resides.
Tho meeting, as announced by Mr. Augustus Scbcll
was called for the purpose OF taking action upon tho
St. Louis nominations. When the resolutions of in.
dorsoment were read then the hunderbolt which
resulted in disturbing the harmony OF the meeting.
Mr. A. Brown, OF the Twenty first Assembly district
offered an amendment to the resolutions which COW
cred Mr. John Kelly with considerable fusomc praise
and compl'mented The Tammapy leader on his great
abilities This the rcal signal Tor tho light against
aud moved that the resolutions be referred to the Com
mttee on Organization, in accordance with the rules
Considerable confusion here ensued, and a very evi.
dent attempt made crowd down Mr. OIpey
Several oil the ward statesmen shouted and
stamped the floor distinguished representative
from the Tenth Assembly district shouted
himself hoarse and cried, shut up!n
put him out!'' and other kindred phrases. General
Frank SpnoIa excitcdly and called upon the as
sembly to give 0Iney hearing He concluded with
the prophecy, 1--WE will lay these fellows out in the
end" Recover of Taxes Mcmahon also trod to pour
oil upon the troubled waters. He asked the Tammany
men to show fair play Mr. Olney. Major
William H. QUINCY, OF tine Sherifs Office, advanced
to the front OF the platform and contributed his
clo1uenc, in defence OF Mr.. Kelly He went into
perfect rhapsody the merits OF that gentleman.
Colonel William K Roberts also contributed 10 this
culogistc strain. He hoped that Mr. Kelly would not
alone he the chosen leader for the coming year.
years to come Colonel Roberts alluded to the
'honored name of Mr. SamuelJ. Tildcn," but the gal
liant Colonel was not quite complimentary when he
attended the Democratic State Convention Spring
field, IN, In the interest Of Mr. KoIly opposed
the ST. LOUIS Presidential nominee
The speccn OF Mr. Olncy temperate and sensible.
Mr. Edward Cooper also spoke against the Kelly
tion and was received with torrent oil hsscs
calls The previous question moved in the midst
OF Mr. Coopers speech, but aiterward Withdrawn Not
n.
ting the question to the house. but he was alter
ward forced to withdraw from such breach
Of parliamentary law The Kelly phalanx, headed by
General Spinoia, Colonel Roberts anu Major Quincy.
seeing their mistake pleaded that Mr. Cooper should
be heard The speaker thcn went on to denounce tho
conduct OF Messrs. Schei and Kelly in tho name OF
rammany Hall at ST. Louis They had right to es
tablish Tammany headquarters that city, The at
tack upon Mr. riiden in the New York Express uso
vigorously condemned by Mr.. Cooper
In the meantime John Kelly alone a corner Of
the hail. aud calmly surveyed the exciting scene He
m tenn In Win m dcl,.to
on his complimentary resolution occupied the dis
orderly assembagc. The majority oil tho delegates
wero evidently with him. aud he ipacd an easy
victory AS the light progressed, however, a wavering
was apparent the ranks OF the Boss The s'boys''
Kelly wins tho present barren victery defeat and
overthrow are certain Ia the future.
THE PROCEEDINGS
were opened by Mr.. Augustus Schcli calling the meet
inE To order In brief address ndorsng nomina-
tons made at ST Louis and tho platform down Tor
them He said It was the duty OF those assembled to
bear their testimony IN favor OF Tho PLATFORM and 10
signify their appreciation OF the He was
aware that II had been said that was diversity
OF opinion in this city and county. He had been
told, and doubtless everyone present had
Tor he had seen It noticed in the public
prints, that gentlemen who were personally friendly
TO these candidates speak OF the nominations their
act-that they were TO DO gorned ior having brought
before the country the distinguished gentlemen whose
names were on the democratic banners Tho speaker
assured the assemblagc that whatever personal
great candidates they sunk ou, OF sight in
this great controversy "This, gentlemen
tho great democra.c party, ana as such we vii,
stand by 1t to the utmost (Cheers.) All disputes
must be laid aside and all grievances smoth-
cred. We arc in contest involving the lie OF this
nation" After exhorting his hearers work for he
candidates Mr. scbeli continued "It is SAID by some
Of tho public papers that reorganization OF this General
COMMITTEES is necessary l ask what reorganization
can be had Who are the persons who join in this
cratic populacc Of the City Of New York Do we not
represent their interests here and all
s,..s e.sons, I,so Ana sn. T.mm,ny Hall which
eating democratic principles strike It's flag aud
ask dsorganzers 10 come IN and rcorsanIze it.? tCres
nag and do our duty to country and organi
zation. This mcetng," Mr.. shell SAID in CONCLUSION,
the nominations at ST LOUIS and i is ready to
proceed To business
Colonel Gilon then rose and presented the following
resolutions prepared by special sub committee OF
The Committee on Organ kzaton:-
The Democratic Republican General Committee Of the
traditions principles ana the nom Of the national
ss Bs ct to The r.. y uS .s
tho nominees Of the National Democratic Convention
They congrstuatc their fellow fellow cit-
to .s
W. conroi'ing aud paramount. issue OF the times That
sgement OF the hnances OF the nation will establish
currency based on The Of exchange alone
money known federal constitution Ths. they de-.
fo.tsr.d BY the republican party Custom HoSs iss.
may abolished and such taxation tolerated for purpose.
oi revenue and for such purposes only.
That they demand that equality Of the
men before the law shall bo everywhere acknowledged
perfect harmony and feeling
out The length breadth the land Republic
enter the century existence with its
people OF all sections sgan truth and in united
aud indivisibe.
That they genuine civil service REFORM which
republican party has wholly failed give the peope
thereby breaking solcm and often renewed pledge
This importsnt question aud showing its cbsract
the party OF false pretenccs.
That they drmand the admin Of
department OF tho and content with
professions have placed tho head tho ticket the
SUI au-
secing the truth su honesty OF their purposes.
keJ"cng then. that the democracy the Union 70 into
the coming natl contest under the command their
tried and distinguished leaders following hax which
Inscribed their wschwords the sound democra tic
doctrines Of home rule hard money free trade civil servce
and Administrative reform, the Democrat
General Committee Of the city and of New York
h-reby resolve
fra-Thst the declaration OF principles adopted by tho
ST. Lou Convention commands hearty
approval setting forth the essential al doc
trines Of the democratic faith md clearly defining the