The New York herald., 1879-09-14
TAMMANY'S BOLT.
Unterri6ed Braves Singing Their
Songs Of Defiance.
Iityoj
JOHN KELLY TO BE UPHELD.
Words OF Contempt for the Stam-
peding Sachems.
ANTI-TAMMANY REJOICING.


The letter of Ex-Governor Hoffman rcsigning his
position a sachem of the Tammany Society fell
like bombshell among the Tammany men. who had
not yet fully recovered from the excitement of tho
Syracuse Convention. the agitation in any
degree lessened when the letters of Soma
tor Ecclesne and ex-Assemblyman waehner
read likewise withdrawing from Tam
many Hall, for the reason that they could
not in honor support the nomination of the men
who Withdrew from the Convention and set up
another of their own. Wherever politicians were
gathered the possible effect of these declarations
other members of the Tammany Hall organization
discussed in all its bearings. Colonel John r.
Fellows the centre of an eddying rhrong Of
exultant anti-Tammany men. who loudly proclaimed
that these Withdrawals were only the beginning Of
general stampede. There won't be q corporals
guard left by election day" said one. "Does any
wish to bet that Lucius Robinson won't carry
New York county by 900 majorityy" Colonel Fell
lows asked. Then he added kelly will be left
high and dry. Tammany will 60 to smash. Moth
ing could be more certain"
General Spinoia was met few moments later. A
face partly encrced in enormous amplitude Of
linen was wreathed in smiles "Oh it's all right"
said the great warrior confidently Let them shout
and offer to bet. I'll take some of them If they will
only come my way, Let them resign If they wish to-.
We will put sachems in the place of those who
60. Mark well what tell you,'- said he he
elevated his blackthorn and shook it above his
military locks. Robinson will be beaten by over
10000 and I'll back that Judgment with my money"
saying which the. General disappeared among the
recesses of the Court House. Thus 1t went all over
the city At the clubs and hotels night the war
OF words was waaed almost bitterly in the
Democratic Convention. The republicans at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel were particularly jolly.
the drift of sentiment among them being
that with every movement on the political
chessboard the enemy still further demoralized
and they were proportonately benefited. To ascer-
tain the feeling among the sachems and officers Of
tho Tammany Society on the present condition Of
affairs HERALD reporters yesterday called upon .
number OF them to ascertain their views.
sACHEM BERNARD REILLY.
Sheriff Bernard Reilly Is one OF the sachems Of
the Tammany Society and one of the oldest in men,
bership OF its General Committee. The Sheriff as
sumed thoughtful expression when the reporter
asked him if he had read Governor Hofman's letter
withdrawing from the society.
II have read 1t he replied.
Will you express your views in relation thereto p?
~ prefer not to talk on the subject of that letter
at the present time"
cit evnces pronounced sentiments" the reporter
suggcstively remarked
ayes. That letter is ono that democrats will pom
der over before they will condemn its utterances
Further than this cannot say at present At
future time Il will speak to you of my views on
this subject Were 70 do SO now my motives might
beimpugncd by some persons whose good opinion I
value" i-1ss
Sacham -Thomas dunlap WAS met passing along
Chambers. street with his hands clasped behind HIM
and his eyes intenily fastened upon the pavement.
'Things are looking rather squally,' the reporter
remarked. ..-........-.. ,......,.
Of the Commissioner OF Jurors. II never saw any
thing looking so bad" ..... ........
''What will be done?"
Il don't know. It's too bad. Mr.. Kelly should
not have issued manifestoes. 1t q grave mistake
His policy should have been to appeal to the good
sense OF the Convention-to tell that we could not
hold our men together if they insisted on nomi-
mating Robinson. Had he done the result
would have been different. Tammany's great
But now that is gone forever. love Mr.. Kelly and
have always faithfully followed in the footsteps of
has been by regularity. and when he has met with
defeat 1t was only when he irregular I must
lifc do hope that something will be done to heal
the strife and drag the old organization out Of the
painful position in which 1t is placed
suppose Mr.. Kelly persists in the attitude he has
lssumed?'
..Then he will wreck himself ana all of us also.
This say with feelings of sorrow. When 1 saw
those walk out OF tho Convention the sight
broke my heart. could not bear to witness the
PAINFUL exhibition so got up and left the hall
when the crisis approaching"
"The outlook looks gloomy. thenY
Eyes, 1t has been the dream of my life to SEQ q
democratic administration once more installed over
our governmental affairs. but / am afraid it will
never he realized during my lifetime yours. Since
sAcIiEM EDWARD KEARNEY
Sachem Edward hearney was found after long and
diligent search comfortably csconced in an arm
chair of Niblo's Garden Watching the varying
charges of its ballet. Ho hoarse and looked
tigued after his hard weeks work. 81 am trying to
get my mind of of what have gone through with,
he remarked huskny. in response to the reporters
Balutation. ....,... ..............
'.Did you read Governor Hofrman's letter."
..Yes'
'.what do you think of it?"
lnYaft hsEt nah H. h.-
member of the Tammany General Committee since
the old Ring days. Neither do 1 think he has
much as a place on the General Committee. I
presume l had as much to do with urging his
selection as 9 saehem Of the Iamnany Society
with the organization would bring to it the support
OF many old followers of Tammany who had been
alienated since the disruption in 1871 now sec the
mistake made. l could scarcely expect anything
else from him when we remember his course a. Gov
ernor in regard to the 18th of July rioters.''
''Will the Tammany organization sustain Mr..
KelyY ....
course to pursue. This Is not Mr.. kely's night; IL
Is theirs. Being the leader he obliged 10 hight
when Robinson began 70 remove all our rammany
county officers. Tho disa1ection In not only in the
county OF New York. but in every county where
there any anti -1ildenites. There is disahection
In syracuse In Erie it is as strong it IL in New
York The Governor, for instance removed the
superintendent OF the salt works in Syracuse because
ho is nti-Iildcnite This Is the fight all along
.Is there any dsanection in Kings countyY
Certainly. But the leaders there smart, and
they try to cover the fact up. They have been
beatcn in their local elections and hold tho
rcns OF government through combination with
the republicans the latter being led by jacob Worth.
but they will lose the power they have gained
through this combination II Cornell is elected.
which latter fact is now considered certain"
"Why IN Kings county so faithful to Robinsonr'
'Bccause he has conceded to them evcrything
they desire. even 60 assisting IN the passage OF and
signing their local bills. Bcaides that lac unloc ked
the doors OF the State prisons and released many of
their friends"
"wll Mr. Kelly stand as a candidate for Governor
until election dayY
"No power earth can prevent him while Robin
son Is in the field"
"Will he defeat liobinson?'
'Nfost assurodly."
"What makes yen so confdentp'
Gle Will poll from $1,000 to 10000 votes In New
York aud Kings counties, in Erie 1000, in Albany
and Troy about 1000. That will be the ratio OF is
vote IN the democratic counties throughout the
State. With grcenback aud labor reform ndidatc
In the hed, who Will take away democratic votes.
don't see what chance Robinson has. II his friends
think that he has chance OF boing elected will
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