The New York herald., 1879-10-01

be appointed from the list marked (anti Tammany)
in each of the numbered districts i'll the vari
GUS Assembly districts.
Mr.. FREScH-I offer as an amendment that one
poll clerk in the odd numbers OF the list marked q
(Tammany) be also appointed, and that the entire
list marked republican, be added as poll clerks
The amendment was lost. The original motion
offered by Mr.. Morrison was carried bya unanimous
Mr. MounIsox-Now move that the remaining
poll clerks named on and be appointed.
The motion was lost Oh party vote.
Mr. MAcLEAN-I now move that the several per-
sons named liz list b (anti-Tammany) be appointed.
Mr. FRENCH move an amendment that the per-
many be appointed.
Mr.. MoRnIsoN-I have no objection; that excludes
my republican friends, that's AL.
Here 1t was discovered that there was some con-
fusion in the order of the motions. and Recording
reading of his minutes might throw some light on
the subject. This, however, did not save the
amendment and original motion from being re-
jected.
THE INTEREST rAMMANY
Mr.. MAcLEAN-I now propose to make another
motion, which IL that the second persons named in
lists (republican) and (anti-Tammany) be ap-
pointed inspectors OF election for the ensuing cleo
ton and iii say this much in explanation. that
perfectly at loss to understand the singular pert-
nacty and zeal of the republican members OF this
Board in Offering such unreasonable opposition to
the appointment of democratic inspectors OF cleo
ton; but suppose this Is done III the in
terest Of Tammany Hall. must also say that
have been conversant with the law for thirteen
years. and that i'll pursuing their present course the
republican members of this Board have warrant
Of law for the position taken by them. have not
heard that any persons selected by myself and my
colleague, Mr. Morrison, to inspectors are
not roper persons. For myself Ihave examined very
closely tho qualifications and general fitness OF tho
names that have been presented by the democratic
members of this Board. and am convinced that no
better selection could have been made On the other
hand. the persons whose names have been submitted
by Tammany Hall are. do not hesitate to say.
improper persons to be appointed. believe entirely
the inspectors whose names have been pre-
sented by myself and Mr. Morrison should be
son have no sctsd under the sdyoe or
instruction OF any one, and have not consulted
with any person ON this matter except with my col
feague, Mr. Morrison. and one or two other persons
Havtng conscientious convictions regarding the
strict line Of my duty intend to vote for such
democratic inspectors as will sustain the State
cratic party OF this State. Should the Gem
eral Term serve mandamus on me to compel
me to act contrary to the convictions of what
believe to be my duty-and don't think that the
General Term will administer pubic affairs by
order Of court-but il such action should be taken
should prefer to be punished for contempt Of
court than go against my hearts convictions and
vote for persons not eligible to serve as demo-
cratic inspectors. can't conceive for what good
reasons the list selected by the democratic Com
issioners this Board in the interest OF the
cratic State ticket should be opposed by the republ
can Commissioners, and can only see q personal
worse purpose in their action when they endeavor
to champion the of another party to defeat
that the persons named second the list A IRE
publlcan) and the second name the list designated
election by this Board. d
INFLUENCED BY THE SUPREME COURT.
Mr.. FRENCH-Conceding all that the Commissioner
has said with regard to his convictions of duty as
sincere must resent the imputation he has thrown
out that some ultcrior purpose other than that of
public duty has influenced myself and my repub-
hcan colleague IN opposing the appointment of the
two democratic inspectors In the interest of the anti
taas on my cea osSep
wise than to say that any one who
knows me won't accuse me Of corrupt
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have not consulted any one about my duties in tho
present emergency. have consulted with some OF
political views. and have acted by the advice OF
ADLER men than myself, who are not partisans l
have thought It my duty to appoint these In
and 1 believe il it was not for the
opinion concurred in by the judges appointed
by the man himself you want to mako Governor,
to decide this issue, would have consented to ap
point these inspectors by giving tho democratic
inspectors in each Of the election districts to the
party in harmony with the democratic members Of
this board that is il Icould not influence these Com
missioners to make more equitable arrangement.
But in view Of the opinion expressed by the Judges
of the extraordinary General Term, which clearly
states it to be our duty to appoint inspectors who
viii represent equally both the democratic organiza-
tions OF thus city. believe that such decision il
just ana fsfr and propose to stand bytt.
Mr.. MoRRIsoN-Did the Judges concur in that
Mr.. FRENcH-That is my view of it.
MIR. MoRRIsoN-Iti is q mistaken view. however.
Mr.. FRENcH-I would ask Mr.. Morrison ii the in
depreciation l have put upon the opinion or the
Judges OF the extraordinary General Term has not
been sent to the Corporation Counsel.
MIR. MoRRIsoN-I am informed to the contrary
Your information Is not correct on one side the
other know OF nothing IN that opinion that sane
tions the Interpretation placed upon 1t by MIR.
French.
Mr.. FnENcH-I wish to state that il there is any
man named that Mr.. MacLean deems in his opinion
should not be included in the list marked (Tam-
many and that he IL unht to be appointed as in
spector. would be the lust man in the world to
speak for him. and that is the reason suggested
Wheeler he na
as a committee to select the most proper persons
submitted on the Tammany list of inspectors.
Mr.. MAcLEAN-You do not hold Mr.. French, that
the opinion of the Judges Of the extraordinary GEN
eral Term conflicts with the opinion OF Corporation
Counsel Whitney and Judge Emott?
Mr.. FRENcH-I do certainly say so.
Mr.. MAcLEAN-Where Please point it out.
THE REPUBLICANS GAIN THEIR POINT.
Mr.. FRENCH-There are none 30 blind rs those who
have eyes and will not see 1 move t. strike out
those names on AZ (anti-Tam.)
Mr.. MAcLEAN-On what grounds? Why do you
move to strike them out? Don't YOU think they are
opposed on state issues to the inspectors named in
the list marked (rep.)?
Mr. FRENCH-I believe they than
those mentioned i'll the Tammany list.
The motion did not prevail.
Mr. MoRRIsoN-I want to say here that the action
of the republican members Of this Board indicates u
clear alliance with that party known rs the Tam
many Hall party 1t is most desirable to have tar
election. that being IL IL necessary to have
those democratic inspectors of election appointed
who arc diametrcaly opposed on state issues
to the republican organization. And I con-
slider that any effort to substitute any
other inspectors than those in iull accord
with the State ticket of the regular democracy
should alarm the good sense of the community. aud
such action is Gale to lead to compulsion aud
corruption at the ballot box. The plan proposed by
us will lead to different results
Mr.. FREscH-Does 1t follow because 60000 demo-
Gratis have opposed the nomination OF the man at
head of your State ticket that they should forfeit
all claim to be represented by inspectors OF election?
Mr. MoRRIsoS-Yes, when we find them nomi-
mating candidate tor Governor who procaims it
his intention to make war on the regular democratic
party and to defeat their State ticket. The only
proper plan is to appoint inspectors who represent
both OF the regularly recognized political parties
who are opposed to each other on State issues You
Nigh well admit this proposition at once. aud
appoint the inspectors We have presented.
Mr.. FRESCH-We admit no such view OF the case.
Your reflection upon our motives is most out
ragcous imputaton.
At this point of the desultory debate Mr.. MacLean
paid u visit to his Office, and Messrs. French and
Wheeler retired to Mr.. Wheelers office for further
consultation, When they convened again Mr.. French
moved that "the additional names not heretofore
appointed on A L republican, be selected to act
ins poet in each the election districts of the
several Assembly Districts The motion was adopted
by unanimous vote. and thereby the republicans
have secured their tu quota of inspectors. giving
one anti-Tammany in each of tho several election
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