The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
AFTER THE PRIMARIES.
The Fifth District Republicans Tell What
They Know Of One Another.
A WAR OF WORD S.
Judge Parker Writes a Letter
that Creates a Breeze.

The Republican Association of the Fifth Assembly
District had lively time last night It was the
monthly meeting Of the body, and the leaders came
upon the covered all with war paint and
eager to make the attack proposed. large hall at
No. 1913 West Houston street engaged for the oc
casion. and it was densely packed long before the
meeting was called to order Every mans countenance
seemed to have the words. 'serious business, "
'lively time here tonight" stamped upon it. John
II. Brady q Custom House officer. was in the chair.
He recently reelected president and looks de-
termned individual The minutes Of the last meet
ing being read and approved the battle commenced.
1t in this wise:-President Brady called for re-
ports Of special committees, and that appointed
to investigate the charges against George
W. Belts. John De vries and Joseph
Murphy responded. Mr. Mann chairman
of tho committee and read the report. These
three members were accused Of giving aid and COM
fort at the late election to the enemy, either in
voting for democratic nominees, or, the case
with De Vres. running Independent candidate.
The committee held the charges proven and recon-
mcnded the immediate expulsion of the offenders 1t
was moved that the report be received and then the
fight became general The rattle Of words and the
roar OF arguments were heard on every side.
Belts DEFENCE.
Out Of the confusion Mr.. Belts was recognized and
he made his defence.
"Ths is a singular case" he said, s'and don't
know how it was conducted. I haven't really heard
the evidence have been told that one Charles f.
Holmes has given testimony upon the charges against
me. and all want to say is that when democrats are
called in to make charges against republicans it is
pretty hard thing. Forcibly-I supported republi-
at the last election. Mr. De vries among them,
and no Others and want that to be clearly under
Stood
Mr. MANN-As chairman Of the committee that rec
ommends the expulsion Of these gentlemen have to
say that the committee has nothing apologize for
and needs no defence. Mr.. Belts had chance to be
heard before the committee and defend himself.
When he says that De vries is republican he says
what is untrue and knows it to be SO. Mr.. Belts was
told that he in collision with democrats and
that he took money to defeat republicans and
that he supported Schell; the committee has
no personal prejudices, but when into this
association to rule ruin is time that something
should be DONE Excitement.) Every opportunity
was given these gentlemen to answer the charges
De Vries made Defence another had to confer with
Michael Norton before he made up his mind what to
say. True, the testimony of democrats TAKEN as
association must not be controlled by disappointed
ruined by the enemy. We want it to 90 to the
world that we are republicans and stand by prn
ciples.
Mr.. Belts (shouting)-I deny everything that the
speaker has said. am as good republican any
in the house and will always do my duty as SUCH
That is all have to say
LIVELY WORK
FRANK WOODS another member against whom
charges are pendingl-The chairman of the special
committee says the accused were in collision with
democrats why in this very room heard him advo-
date for Assembly. (Sensation-j
President BnApY-Thcso charges were made against
against republicans In the district running for the
same Offices There was no republican candidate for
Assembly l II this district and 50 the gentleman
Mr. WooDs-This prosecution against Belts and De
Vries is malicious. There have been more fragrant
violations of the rules by members of this
ton in the past. and they unnoticed. These
men simply seem to have been made the scapegoats
for the sins of all. don't justify the accused
MEMBER rise to q point of order. We don't
ask the gentleman to justify anybody-thats the
sociations business
speak at the same time during which Mr. Mann
answered Mr.. Woods and acknow ledged that he ad-
There were two democrats in The field aud be liked
the old soldier the best. tCheers.)
MURPHY's APPEAL.
Mr.. Joseph Murphy, one OF those the committee
recommended to be expelled, feelingly asked the
meeting to hear him. Il have been accused of some-
thing never did," he said, $50 help me God. 1 only
voted for Began. want my case reopencd, and
wish that some friend Of mine would move that.
Here's Hisley. one Of the committee. and he is
Mr.. TURNER tvehemently)-Now is the time for re-
pnSeans to act S Let e% come boldly to the front
Mr. MAxs-Mr. Murphy failed to appear before the
committee when first notified but at its last sitting
he and then confessed that the accusations were
true
Mr. MuRpHY-That's base lici
Mr.. MANN-Mr. Murphy deals in personalities. He
did make the confession and said, IF did So did
Mr. MURPHY want my case left open. gentlemen;
] can bring many high toned men to uphold me.
Give me q chance. Why, you charge me wrong-so
help me Godl
SAMUEL L. HrGLEY-I would like to know how am
going to be republican; Mr.. Murphy says that am
democrat. Now I have been working three years
in the republican ranks, and IL amt republican
how can be made one? U.aughtcr
Mr. MunrHY-You were appointed democratic in
spector in 1876.
Mr.. HIeLEY-IfI was appointed democratic in.
spector that not my fault. looking for the
$37 50 pointing to Murphy; came in the republ-
can ranks the same time you did. How's that
Murphy?
member then moved that Mr. Murphys case be
left open. ana amid hundred voices crying Ones
tion," the motion was submitted. and Murphy was
victorious. His appeal was granted.
BETS AND DE vRIEs EXPELLED.
The question was then upon the adoption of tho
balance Of the report and by reclamation Belts and
DE Vries were expelled. Applause followed. and many
members looked around at Mr. Belts to see f he
would leave the room. but he kept his seat and
smiled derisively.
Mr. Frank Woods called upon the committee which
80 reporting progress only. This aroused Mr. Woods
indignation and he wanted to be heard II object to
the committees report on me-" he said
President BRApy-will Mr. Woods take his scat
Mr. Woods took his seat but soon again was recog-
nized. and in long speech denounced the nvcstga-
ton regarding him being farce At last Mr. Woods
was ordered the second time TO take his seat and he
obeyed Some one moved that the Woods Committee
be discharged, but the association refused to do 20
and it was continued. At this time members were
speaking all around the room aud Mr.. Woods was
again trying to be heard but upon President Brady
declaring that there should be mo chids play horc
order was somewhat restored.
JUDGE PARKER AND ASSOCIATION.
The matter of the explosions being over. many
thought that the rest the business before the body
would be quietly conducted, but that was serious