The New York herald., 1877-08-29
MEETING OF DELEGATES AT LYRIC HALL LAST
EvENING-PREs1DENT HAYES INDoRsED AND
THE CUSTOM HOUSE PARTY DENOUNCED.

MEETING OF DELEGATES AT LYRIC HALL LAST
EvENING-PREs1DENT HAYES INDoRsED AND
THE CUSTOM HOUSE PARTY DENOUNCED.
At Lyric Hall, SIKH avenue, opposite Reservoir
square, about hundred and eighty delegates from
the various republican ward committees OF the city
met in executive convention last evening, and after
forming themselves into a general committee, elected
a board Of permanent officers From remarks dropped
before and during the progress Of the meeting ap-
pears that the organization formed last evening
is heartily in favor of President Hayes civil
service reform bitterly opposed to the principles
adopted by the so-called Custom House party much
that was openly stated tnat republican would
be recognized in the new orgaoisation who sus-
peced OF having the slightest atfliaton with tho Gus
ono noticeable circumstance in connection with tho
meeting last evening was the fact that the delegates
were Tor the most part gentlemen who had figured very
conspicuousy the republican before the days
ofGrants adm nstration, promn mong hem being
Ex-Judee Richardson, ex-Councman John 5. Gilmore
exc ouncmau Cudlip, General John \. Foster, E. &.
Lee, Weeks W. Culver, James L. Hastei, John NJ,
Costa, exCus,om House official, oxPoiice Surgeon
J. =. N. Herdley, exCommssioner Chris. r. Pull
mann MAJOR Rooert Taylor and large number of
othera
THE NETTING.
Mr. Thomas l.. Stewart elected ch airman pro
tenn, with Mr.. Weeks w. Culven as secretary and Mr.
George W. Mitchell as assistant secretary. In taking
the Mr. Stewart made lev remarks. duribg the
OF which he stated that tho meeting then called
was but outgrowth OF ono that had been
held about Two months previously IN Science Hall,
and which had been composed OF such republicans
were dissatisfied with the manner in which the inter-
ests OF the party were beng managed by It's rulers
that at the meeting mentioned The action OF
the Custom House party bad been con-
demned and resolutions looking to q thorough
reorganization of the party In this city passed. IL
10 complete the work OF that meeting, Mr.. stewart
continued. That the meeting OF last evening had been
Called and 1t was their duty also he added TO finish
the work OF The state Convention which had promised
eradicate the abuses existing In the party but which
promise had never bceu fulfilled.
THE ELECTION OFFICERS.
Mr. Stewart then resumed his seat and the election
Mr.. Henry G. Robinson nominated as President OF
The General Committee. This nomination was
opposed by, Major Taylor. who, IN It's stead,
urged the name Of Jackson S Schultz
General Foster then vehcmently opposed the
nomination OF Mr.. ScnuItz, calling HIM fraud" &c
and enied his remarks by warmly advocating tue
merits OF Mr.. Robinson. A rising vote was then
taken, and nearly every decaate IN the hall voted
Nj. Robinson. The Iattor declared elected and
was at once escorted to the platform, when he took
charge OF the remaining business OF the meeting.
The other officers then elected were as follows -
First Vice President, General Henry L. Burnett;
Second Vice President MIR. William rerwiger; Re.
cording Secretary, Mr Henry q. Bangs; Correspond
ing Secretary, Mr.. Abraham Quackcnoush; Treasurer
Mr. Joseph Hall, and Sergeant at-Arms, Mr.. Thoma,
Belt
Motions we're then made and carried that the chair
man be empowered to appoint the usual necessary
committees On by.sws, speakers Tor the campaign
&c. resolution indorsing President Hayes civi
service reform read and adopted, when the Con
veution adjourned, to reassembe At the end of two
weeks.