The New York herald., 1879-09-29
WHAT TAMMANY WILL CLAIM
Her Opponents Indignant at Judge
Westbrooks Latest Move.
ACTIVITY IN THE RANKS.


proceedings. 1t will be remembered that when he
granted the prayer Of Mr.. Kelly's petitioners he
recognized the Tammany party being the regular
democracy of this city and restrained the Police
Board from taking any action whatever in refer
ence to appointing inspectors until arguments had
been heard the merits Of the questions at issue.
By his modification OF this order, however, this re-
straint is removed. and the Commissioners may
perform their duty in the matter Gin the manner
laid down in the Election law" The adopted
by Judge Westbrook necessary for himself and
Tsrnmsny in . legal point OF view. The law says.
that in the "months Of August and September
election officers shall be appointed with of course,
tho further proviso in reference to giving
tho two parties differing State issues
an equal representation. The time allowed
for the performance Of this duty will not
expire until tomorrow. and yet Judge westbrook
assumed to decide that before that time the Police
Commissioners would not act in the matter. The
insertion OF the restraining clause was in this
OF affairs. regarded by the lawyers acting against
Tammany as having most important relation to
the whole question. Indeed it was claimed that the
General Term would promptly decide that on its
account the whole order worthless. The lawyers
engaged on Mayor Cooper's side of the question
kept very quiet over the 'point' they had dscov-
cred; but it would appear If they had been VIC
TINS OF an unfortunate circumstance
HOW ABOUT.
1t is said that one Of the Mayors Police Commits
sioners was dissatisfied with the order of Judge
Westbrook and engaged counsel to take some imme-
date steps in the matter. The Commissioner In
question appears to have had some hopes that the
Police Board would hold special meeting to-day.
and that at that meeting inspectors and poll clerks
would be named in accordance with the law. He
his lawyer to before the Judge have
the order SO modified to strike out the ..stay Of
proceedings" clause. Judge Westbrook was only
too glad to grant the motion. because in its orig
inal form he would have been placed in most awk-
ward position. If consultation had been held with
the Mayors lawyers previous to making the motion
no such action would have been taken for the anti
Tammany mems counsel were bent upon making
the restrictive clause strong point against Judge
Westbrook. The course pursued by the Commits
soners' lawyer has strongly provoked the Mayors
friends. One Of the lawyers in the was asked
yesterday by HERALD reporter what they would do
further In the matter.
usual way" was the reply, "but would have been
more successful had the order been allowed to
main III its original form. All our plans had been
laid aud we would have made soma strong legal
points. Judge Westbrook's course would have been
shown up in such colors as to forever again pre-
the meddling interference on the part OF somebody
spoiled all our plans"
Tammany's action III seeking to mandamus the
Police Commissioners. is said to be not unprece-
city were even more excited the inspectors Of
election problem than they ut the present time.
non-partisan In its character. The members were
Henry Smith. Hugh Gardner, John X. Russell,
Oliver Charlick and Abram Duryee. Smith.
Gardner and Russell were republicans. the others
being members OF the democratic organization. All
these COM mmissoners appointed in August. 1873,
by tho then chief magistrate of this city The trou
1873. when resolution was passed. by tho Police
Board deegatng the power to appoint these officers
10 committee consisting of Messrs. Charlick
and Gardner Commissioners Duryec and Russell
strongly protested against the action Of their coll
was not all. however, for the appointment OF
the inspectors by the Board delayed until
hnally. action was taken in the premises. Messrs.
Charlick. Smith and Gardner were the Commission
ers who made themselves particularly obnoxious to
Tanmany, refusing, AZ MacLean and Morrison now
do. TO name any inspectors Tor Mr.. Kelly's wing OF
the party. The men belonging to the regular Or
ganixation held . consultation. The republican
commissioners league with tho opposition
70 Tammany, known as the Apollo Hall fac
ton. which had promised to and did use
all its influence for the success Of the can
didates OF the republican party just the Irving
Hall democrats helped the republicans in this city
number Of inspectors in their interest through the
agency OF their republican friends and dofeat stared
1ammany In the face: -
In this state OF affairs Messrs. John Kelly, John
". Chanler. Hugh Taylor, John Stephenson and
Court. before Judge barrett. and made
long affidavit. rcciting. among other things.
that they represented the democratic party,
and rccountng ut length numerous instances of un-
lawful and arbitrary acts the part of the 'said
T,nt SUmmisslcnerS, onver Charlck Henry smith and
judicial examination to be had and sent the whole
case before Judge Donohue The result of the in
quiry 10 too well known to be repeated here. Tam
many avenged on her enemies and won O COM
ple.e victory curious fact in this connection is
that John Il. Fellows and other gentlemen who arc
now strongly nti-Tam many were at that time Mr.
Keys counsel and advisers in his fight for the In.
spectors.
Tho friends OF Governor Robinson, however will
mako use of strong point in their return to Judge
W.stbrooks order. aud point. too. that Mr.. Kelly
himself laid great stress in 1879 This relates to
their recognition by the Democratic state Convon-
tion and Central Committee the regular demo-
cratic organization of the city and county of New
tho judges, and reference to MIR. Kellys
similar ,tna claim lair. six six years ago may r. also be
will claim that by being admitted into the
Convention they we're regarded the representa-
"tardy'' recognition OF the Robinson men does not
amount to anything whatever. They may also In
ssst on having their share of inspectors; because
they represent the largest vote. always polling more
than treble that of their anti. What weight will be
attached to this claim by judges DAVIS. Brady and
bsrrett remains TO be seen.
THE ROBINSON RATIFICATION.
The arrangements for holding the grand mass
meeting to ratiiy Governor Robinsons Nomination
Will not be completed until this afternoon Tho
committee having charge OF the matter work.
Ing hard all day yesterday aud their headquarters
were visited by many prominent democrats from
dinorent sections of tho State, who have been
Invited to deiiver addresses. The selection
Of Mr.. Franklin Edison ~ presiding officer
OF tho meeting is regarded with great favor
by Governor Robinson's friends in this
city. Nearly three hundred persons have
been invited to act ~ vice presidents Of the gather
tng aud so far very few have declined The list of
names include John McKcon. Thomas @. II. Eoclo-
sine. G. Godfrey Gunther. Wilson q. Hunt, Richard
O'dorman. Smith Ely, Jr.. Jordan L. Mott, Royal
Phelps. Josiah Sutherland, Aaron J. vsnderpoel,
John 4. Dovclin. Lawrence Turnure and others. 1t
IL expected that large number OF prominent
speakers will be present. The most extensive
preparations for outside meetings have been made
Stands will be erected in various in
tho neighborhood OF Cooper Institute from which
the people will be addressed by well known orators
FORMATION oY CAMPAIGN CLUBS.
Tho formation Of John Kolly campaign clubs still
continues to be q prominent feature Of the present
canvass. There arc said TO be no loss than $50 OF