The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-02

an rr,euas II was through bis influence that Will
lam Walsh made County Clerk. ln the contest
Tor the Tammany Shrevahy nomination. IN 1873,
William C. Couner carried on that prize through The
tactics OF Mr. Morrssev beating Bernard Reilly, who
was the strongest competiIor in the raca
In the tall OF 1874 James Hayes was nominated by
Tammany Tor Register 40 the special candidate Of
Mr. Morrissey. The republicans and independent
democrats pitted against Hayes General Paarlck II.
Jones, who was elected.
FALLING OUT Win JOHN KELLY
1t Is alleged IN some quarters that The nrst trouble
which arose between Morrlsscy and the Tammany
magnate in relation 10 the securing oil po-
stion Tor Hayes alter being beaten IN the contest
Tor Register 1t was understood that the election
penses, including Tammany's assessment had cost
Hayes about $40, 000 This money had been advanced
by Morrissey. Alter election the argument was usea
by the Senator that the party was bound 70 take care
Of those severely wounded In the combat ihis
philosophy did not seem TO accord with tbat OF mayor
Wickham and Mr.. John Kelly, so Mr. hayes ala not
receive the Fire ership Tor which poston
rumor aspiranL TINS story 10 gwen rs
TammaDys explanation OF the reason why senator
Morrissey .zol b IS back up'--to homeiy ngure
oil speech. The ind lgnation was supplemented, as al
iesed by the Senator 10 an attempt 70 o'sanAo re-
belnon against the so-caiisd ''one man power IN
fammany Hall
The Senator at this gave his own reasons in an
interview the cause Of quarreing With Mr. John
Kelly He said
kelly the only man ever knew who " wa assr 70 DE-
quite clear reorsaniIe the Second dis.re.
fs,sssn.1 tLsdwih's1. Each and ever those ds
east he ss S 1s to
Hayes ?" 49,. !. m.,.. .n.wa,.,
u ouy 's yGa yna.
sa.ioh for Register and paid the money tor him i WI.
ana myself spent s4ooooi in that which ihe
bench. aa; Ha,ss had TO a2sS ~. ProDs 20
HE money lost asked nothing for myself, but
aid ask Kelly % give Hayes some consideration
% promised g Do 90 He never pace tor hayes.
meant to do So Mr. Kelly mortified HAYES defeat
but aseriDe that partly 20 sns Ia Or y required 70 eec,
couant elect both Now sir Mayor wickh.m had
s %r nsys.. his Unsuccessful solsssns
ticket some been syss asa
benea Of his large assessment il wa. an obl
with @sli W. ana MI sapisa nss.s : a
That hsppsnsa" sad d., MSTrsey ovss the Cy
people districts in the city o. New York Mr. Kelly pro-
Il npon his Wckha@ lie went up to the
AND sa 10 I to these y
thereby controlling personally part o. Judiciary and
usons Of rei.sra,.d every year since 1870
that the reoeganrao democracy would have No utilization
nndsr Tweed were accomplished BY trades between
n. ana policy n n m.ae
at Of a the ss n 10 ss
would support the Bill lie called his of the
IN na the iii
sharged the des. me- That was our hrs. difference
Hall john Kelly broke both. They expel
What was your next difference with Mr.. Kelly :"
hs % Ct. sys the
power 90 appoint two justices ono democr. the
sorrup. and destructive dsesncy Kelly and Wickham
IS in e Yafs ,ss s M
wekham ana Kelly we're frightened over their bar
fdsn the whole arrangement and asked thar the
vetoed l. wa. ys.osa Ta., va. my oenfs s No
ELY had broken them. For that be disciplined"
sachem ana yourseiiff
,rhe ext difference was general" answered Morrssey
who had taken no part IN tue organization AGAINST the
psrsonay ont tSius the Offices could have been web
By IN su ssn ~
Yes not only thought IL mistake to give places
.aks Of fictitious winch
,S Ss Ssn IN l S
.rsas +, rhs % 'S%ssy 'ssp S soy
epartments 400 the who pncasa the
Of s r sSa.a s snss ovp
believe in tie city paying more Tor It's labor than private
In 1875 the famous Tammany Committee on Dts
cipine In the iull exercise OF It's questionable
duties. THIS inquisiton was presided over by Mr.
William A. Boyd, afcrward rewarded with the posi-
tom OF Corporation Attorney. several members Of
the Tammany Organization not In perfect accord with
Mr. Kelly were called before this committee and
ANONYMOUSLY expelled. Among this number
Mr.. Morrissey. He subjected to q rigid cross-ex-
by BOYD and his expulsion from The sacred
summer Of 1875. During the months succeeding this
arbitrary action Morrssey conIrved, through inter.
me mas of ne enemy HIS st.acks wers par,ica.
larry directed against Mr. Kelly.
THE FIRST SENATORIAL RACE.
In November OF that year he boldly threw his
gauntlet the field In the Fourth Senatorial district
Ar independent democratic candidate against John
Fox. the IaInman nominee. The republicans OF tho
district Endorsed Morrissey and gave hun snthusL
astic support Fox was beaten, his opponent recev.
ing q majority OF nearly four thousand votes.
IN TnE LEGIsLAruRK.
During the legislative vi 1876 and 1877 Mr.
Morrssev introduced several Important bills
1ammsny Hall, but through the intrigues OF that
they defeated. Some OF them passed
the senate and Assembly, but Jailed to sig
nature of the Governor IL was curing tie winter Of
1876 that he made a speech on the Gray Nuns bill
which received much commentator. The sup
porters oil tins act apparently sought 10 drag
tartan ssues An extract from the speech will show
In what plain, common sense, practical manner
Senator Morrssey dealt wlth subjects OF general In-
isrest OF this character. Among other things he
narked:-
here to represent any religious cresd have no
prejudice: in sha. way As' the common school.
.eived in those schools l. is little and know
III. circle, and. Mr. President, no person in the
safeguard around ;snd protect our common
York on Friday up my mind 10 vote against
this bin but after talking With The people in district,
shall for the Of this The people
that should he repealed than are these gentle
who have pied purpose Ut n.
yenderng sectarAn hate and making political capital
As In Congress, the senator was known to have
pursued strictly honorable course and tho taints OF
he LOBBY could be traced 10 him the rcmotest
degree
SUPPORT TfLDEN
Senator Morrisscy worked arduousy at St Louis and
elsewhere for the success OF samuel J. Tiiden. HIS
main incentive for this labor the lousness
that Mr.. TiIden had bitter political enemy 10 the
person OF Mr. John Kelly. He argued that the sue
tess OF the democratic Presidential nominee would
prove n death blow TO the 1ammany leader Mr.. Nor
rissey consequently rolled up his sleeves anu went
pto the national night with his usual vim and deter
nination-
SENATORIAL CONTEST
The victory OF Mr. Morrissey over the combined
orces OF Tammany In her own banner districi--thc
>evenih-is of too recent date TO require lengthy
sllusion In tins article. Such political victory
scarcely ever won before. Morrissey beat Augustus
scheil by some 500 majority In q district where
ne principal leaders OF Tammany Hall resided, anu
snere every hing vas done that patronage and money
soud bring forward ~ the decision Of political con
roversy. Morrisscy was more proud OF his record
he state senate than IN Congress. He understood
New York Statc-not the federal po,icy. Before he
,ussed through the last Campaign he LOOK cd bad
Durng the campaign ne looked like death
~ have nothing to tive Tor. y he said, Except my
W.. ti.~.