The New York herald., 1878-12-17
SHERIDAN SHOOK.


THE REPUBLICANS OF THE NINETEENTH ASSEM-
BLY DISTRICT ON THE rENcE-rHEy WANT TO
NOMINATE THE WINNING MAN.
The Republican Association of the Nineteenth As
sembly District held special meeting at the
of Sixyseyenh street aud Boulevard last evening to
consider the advisablty OF recommending Mr.
Sheridan Shook for the position Of Police Commits
sioncr. Mr.. Charles E. Bruder in the chair. and
upon calling the meeting to order said that the
object Of their coming together to place the dis
trict record regarding their choice for Police Com
missioner Other republican associations in the city
had already indorscd Mr. Shook for the position and
it seemed best tor them to consider the matter at this
time
Something like bombshcll was at once exploded
by Mr.. Isaac 0. Hunt moving to adjourn. This
brought Mr.. A. Blakeley to his feet who hopel that
there would be fair expression Of sentiment,
if they were not all of one opinion.
member then desired to offer resolution and
there being no objection he did Tho resolution
called for Endorsement of Mr. Shook. stated.
tho ground that he had been lifelong member of
the republican party. an honorable merchant Of
thirty years standing and man eminently qualified
to hold the position. The resolution wound up by
calling upon NIayor-elect Cooper to nominate Mr..
Shook for the office named.
SHOOK MAN.
Mr.. BLAKELEY-In indorsng this resolution beg
TO say that Mr. shook is well tted for the position.
He has been lifelong republican and intimately
identified with the party. There has been an effort
made to prevent this district from indorsing him.
wo have long been in the dark and been used
much by other organizations throughout the city
that We hardly know ourselves. II we ever intend 10
show that we can be independent. now i the time.
Ii Mr. Shook is appointed Police Commissioner he
will act without fear or hope OF favor, and viii be
man who can be approached.
Mr.. WILLIAM III. BEII.AMY--H seems to me to be
rather unwise to take this step without proper
sderation. have no objection to Mr. sehook, but
fortunate With this view. move that committee
Of Ave be appointed to consider this resolution and
report at the regular meeting of the association
the hrst Thursday in January.
TIE TAIL rND OF AFFAIRS.
Mr.. BIAKELEY-This district has always managed to
come in at the tail end Of things We haze always
been and always will be at the tail end Of affairs. Tho
association has invariably failed in obtaining any
honors. and never will have any. Idon,t believe the
members any candidate to receive their indorsc
ment for the position OF Police Commissioner, ard
to some extent am not disappointed
Cries of question: came from various sections
of the hall at this time but order restored upon
the President asking that fair hearing be given to
all parties :.
we have got any business to do should do it now,
and not wait until II is too late.
Mr. BkrLAMY-I don't believe in butting our heads
against u stone wall. should like TO see both Mr.,
shook and Mr.. Hess nominated and con;irmed as
Police COMMISSIONER but we ought to wait, and
not act too hastily.
MIR BIAkgLEY-we have always waited too long.
Everybody knows how these appointments are made,
and that the slate will be made out before the frs If
the year II We intend to act association.
the time let us show bold front 40 that tho
party may know that alive. The appoint
inciits have received can be easily counted. They
embrace minor PLACES in the Post Office, a few In the
custom House AID policeman or two. That fills
the bill. Let US be independent aud outspokcn.
4 coScSDRpN
Mr.. Isaac o. HrST--Wen, suppose Mr.. Shook Is not
appointed and Mr. Hess is how will we look then
Cries OF Question: being repeated. the amond-
mcnt Of Mr.. Bellany was submitted aud carried By
vote OF two to The President appointed the
COMMITTEES to report upon the resolution William III.
Bell amy. A. Blskeey, 4. o. Hunt. T. Back and II.
Gior. Two OF these are in favor of Shook for the
position two styled independent and is
without u choice.