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of - “TAMMANY'S TRIUMPH. Passage of the New York City Charter in the State Assembly by @ Vote of 116 to 5. Unconditional Surrender of the Tuscaroras to the Tam- many Chieftains. Tne Field, the Contestants, the Struggle and the Victory. The Coup de Grace to the Re- volting Democrats. ‘rhe Genius of Harmony Triumphs Over the «Angel of Destruction.” “Half a Loaf Better Than INo Bread.” Scenes and Incidents of the Debate. Zhe Brooklyn Police Bill Passed in the House. ALBANY, March 30, 1870, , This day’s work in the Assembly will long be remembered by the people of New York and Kings counties aud, in fact, of the entire State. The adhe- rents of THE JRVING HALL DEMOCRACY bave been completely routed, and the reign of ward clignes hag ended, At least such may now be re- garded as the inevitable resuit of the action to-day in the Assembly. Of course the youngsters expected this Waterioo defeat, but they could not’ possibly avert it, and when it was evidenced beyond a doubt tat the bill would pass they did the next best thing—accepted the situation and, as good demo- crats, voted for the bill to give the government of the elty ito the hands of the direct representatives ‘of the people of the city. THE SCENE IN THR HOUSE was pecullarly interesting, but was by no means as exciting as on the Memorable Tuesday of last week. Long before the hour for opening the galleries and Jobbies were crowded, aud joud talking, tobacco smoke, roughs and simali boys Hilled tue anterooms. THE NEW YORK ALDBRMEN ‘Were on hand im full force and bad private boxes on the gallery benches, and during the proceedings watched intently the lowering blade which was to chop off their official heads, Coman, large as life; Cuduy, a8 handsome as ever; Croker, as demure as ‘uy parson; and, in fact, wil the others, from the higher and lower branches of the city government, were here, and chatted togetter in iow tones about Meir impending fate. When the hour for opening arrived the Speaker ealied upon the Sergeant-at-Arms for the ENFORCEMENT OF THE FIFTY-SEVENTH RULE, ahd announced that all passes for to-day were re- voked. This of course compelled all persons not entitled to the privileges of the floor to retire, and where was accordingly much dodging by many to escape the observation of the Sergeant-at-Arms and the doorkeepers, but it was of no avail, they had to go. ¢ THE MEMBERS Were almost all in their piaves und apparently ready Jor the day's work, which they expected would be heavy. Jim Irving gazed oa during the preliminary proceedings, and chewed the end of one of his int- mutable cigars—such as he presents only to Cas- tilians—smoothed down his auburn locks, elbowed Bis quiet side partner, Mr. Flanagan, and admonished him to ‘Hold on; just see if what I tell you an’t so.” Richard aid not seem to appreciate the advice, and was looking for something to ‘hold on’? to, but did not find it. He, however, assured the solid Eighteenth warder with the corrugated front, “That’s all right, Jim.” Near by sat Larry Kiernan, the bewaiier of the flight of the ‘Destroy- ang Angel,” evidently brooding some dire mischief. ‘The member from Sligo tugged at the Nowing locks op his Shakspearian cranium in a frantic effort to awake them shine like those of his next mate, THE PHILOSOPHICAL BERGEN, ‘who must have worn a hair brush half out in getting his venerable caputal hirsute adornments into such good shape. GARRYOWEN MURPHY, on the other side of the Sligonian Cicero, stroked his firm goatee or arranged tne diamond trefoil on tus shirt front and gazed at the eagle over the Speaker's desk, Colonel Murphy vainly endeavored to get his chin under his shirt collar and surveyed the enemy’s forces, which were all prepared for ac- tion. The natty littie Peter Mitchell combea his glossy mustache with a tortoise shell comb, and chatted to the blooming Johnny O’Brien, who sat near him, hopeful for his friends, CULLEN, OF KINGS, one of the best natured boys in the House, sat in his seat, had a pleasant smile for everybody, moved his Prince Arthur scarf the eighteenth part of an inch 60 as to show his pretty cameo breastpin to vet- ter effect and announced himself in readiness to conquer or die. His colleague, Jacobs, looked rather wearied and somewhat worried, but had withal the appearance of a yeoman firm in his adherence to democratic principles. MIDLAND LITTLEJOHN, who can sink partisanship for stutesmanship when it is needed, sat solidly in his seat and carefully conned the new charter. The sage of Onondaga pinched his venerable nose with his venerable eyeglasses, gazed with hia venerable eyes on the latest offepring of the metropolitan charterists, and, looking at the munict- pal Frear, would shake bis veueradle head wien he came across sdme passage which his venerable wis- dom did not commend. LITTLE ALECK would only ram his huge cigar further in at the side of lus Mouth and look as if he would say in reply— Shake not thy hoary locks at me, ‘Thou canst not say I did it, THE BALD HAGLE OF WESTCHESTER, Mr. Huested, looked as happy 46 @ lark, and nad, no douvt, @ fellow feeling for the fathers of wns newly born baby for the city of New York. All the members had some peculiarly characteristic look about them, and, notwitn: ding the diversity of opinions existing, seemed remarkabiy good hu- mored. To & casual observer, even, it was evident that THE THING WAS FIXED; that this charter was to pass by an overwhelming vote, and that any fight against it would be of no avail, except as an evidence of adherence to pledges and vo the principle of consistency. This was saown beyond a doubt when Kiernan rose and asked to have the consideration of the special order post- poned, The young Deimosthenian was in deep ear- nest; hig words were eloquent, lus delivery forcible and his face red ag a bolied lobster. THE GAG LAW of the previous question was forced, and the efforts of Kiernan and Mitchell to get a word in edgewwe cwere fruitiess, Talk about railroading—why greased lightning even Wasu’t a circumstance vo the rapid- ity of to-day’s legwlation. When the vote on the foal passage was being taken Kiernan, Mitchell, Irving aud othera of the young democracy ackuow!- edged ene SUPERIOR SKILL OF THE OLD LEADERS, manned the ropes and helped puil along tne machine in good style. The question of being excused from youn ‘wag raised by seve! for the purpose of enab! ‘them to get off pent up eloquence and on the bill. They we all car- ried on good natarediy, however, except by THB ROCKLAND COUNTY RAIL, SPLITTER, ‘WhO attempted to be funny, and, by raking up past records and telling portions of the truth, almogt succeeded jn again suring up the bitterness woich ‘was past evaporating. By pointed remarks in re- dat the action of certain demooratic member: of the; beh ps Commissioners apd Peers @oms ners bulls last year, hesueceeded in draw- anga sh from 7AR “HRAD SWELLERS”’ who filed the galleries. Kiernan raised the point of order that this line of discussion was entirety irrelevant, and the pomt of order being weil taken the argument dro} pee. During ihe proceedin Senators Tweed ‘and Jenet were in the House watch- ang the progress of affairs, When the decided vote was give! OWInE thar the bill was ail right, 1 was quite refreshing to see THE TIGER SMILING. Surrounded by several members of the House an others he received congratulations on his victor for thig was considered by many a8 his individual victory. Several members of the gang avow a sort of disaffection toward Mr. Sweeuy, sud claim that to “the old man” belongs the entire credit of the achievement. From & conversation wilich was overheard last nignt 1¢ appears that some of the “boys” tind fault with bisa for ulin’ out and leavin’ the old man to Sight single handed and alone. Rall didn’t do mothin’; Connolly wint back on him, and here be was agin the hull gang, and OW iVs @ $1,000 to @ cemt that Sweeny gits (he bull credit, and tbat ain’s right, by gum.” Of course, tus conversation will have littie or uo weight in the councils of the braves, in which these new growiers have no voice, When the final vote was taken it was expected that the crowd in the galleries would raise @ cheer, but % did not. When the vote of ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN TO SIX was announced the gal audience cleared out as beater i the drop the Bowery theatre had fallen Upon Ue last scene Of ‘Jack Sheppara.”’ ALONE, The ‘solitary footman” of the New York delega- tion who voted against the charter even to the last moment of victory was Colonel M. C. Murphy. Some of his friends hoped that he would change his course when the final vote was taken; but he de- clared his purpose to stand firm, and in recording his vote gave as a reason that certain provisions 1D the charter interfered with the interests of many of his political friends, two at least of whom belonged to his own district, This was regarded by many as ap evidence of PLUCK in the Colonel. Tt certainly took a little of the spirit of chivalry to stand by bis vote while ovbers were changing from the negative to the amirmative, KIERNAN explained his position by stating that he had not suflicientiy studied the charter, paving only had two hours’ work On it lace last night, te thought it was @ good bill, but there was much in it which he did not like. fe, therefore, resisted the movement to sorce it to the third reading without discusston. But when it came to @ final vote he cast his voice for it, simply because it Was a democratic measure and he saw that there was @ determimation to press it two-day. THE REASON WHY Jim Irving opposed it was because he objected to too much haste. He was a democrat and would support any democratic measure, but Le understood that this charter waa not to be forced on without some consideration, When he came here yesterday he found it all ready. He thereiore voted against ts third reading, but went for its final passage, a(ter giving, in bis own brusque way, the republicans & severe rip, or what Jim cails ‘“a shot.” THE THREE LEADERS of the republican minority, Alyord, Littlejohn and Husted, Were as inaguanimous in their support of the bill ag tuey were denunciatory of ail State com- missions. It ls, perhaps, the tirst time that peoplo recalied to memory the fact tnat these gentlemen never did like the republican commissions, but always opposed them with the most indignant yu- tue. A! PEACE having been thus declared between the old and the young democracy, wituout, however, I must say, She waving Of many olive branches or the scream- ing of many eagies from the banner pules of whe youtuful army, OUR SISTER CITY claimed the floor. Jacobs moved the third reading of te Brooklyn Police’bili, wich relieves the City of Churches from the tacubus of the Metropoiitan Commission after the end of this year. ‘This bill 13 the result of constant labor and anxiety on the part of Senator Murphy, Henry J. Cullen, Jr., and Jobn , Jacops, from whose bands an acceptable charter 18 also expected. The bill went through swim- miugly by a unanimous vote of 108 yeas. No change 1s to be made tn the personnel of the police force by this law, but the Mayor is to appoint two Comnus- sioners, he himself peing the third by right of office. SWEENY leans npon hig sceptre, like a tired Jove resting upon his thunderbolt. Cincinnatus has bad to take his hand from the plough and return to affairs of State. He evidently brought his peaceful avocauons back with him, The seed which he sowed a week ago was reaped to-day, and the harvest will be ga ered and stacked as Soon as the tares and thistles are picked ont in the Senate. Meantime we are ready how for the TAX LEVY and all the country bills not yet disposed of, as well ag the Burt and Gould fight over the Erie repeat bill, ana the Arcade bill, Which was unanimously reporied by the Senate Commitcee to-day with amendments that deprive It of much of its objectionable ieatures. ‘There is to be no excavation of the sidewalks with- out the consent of the property owners on Broad wi and Trinity church interests are to be protected. In this shape it will probably pass the Senate and thus come Well recommended to the House. SMITH, he called “Hank,” now that his two thrones, in the Police and Supervisors’ departments, are safely protected by the gallant phatanx of 116 Assembly- men and a promised body guard in the Senate, Is giving a seu de joe Of Cc! uimpagne corks in his room at tfe Delavan. The Sptiue of bis friends have run sick can exvresa “tneir fecl- high that only Heid Sout" ana so the sun goes down upon A SECOND WATERLOO, There was no Grouchy to save. Blucher Sweeny arrived upon the field too soon, and the cohorts of the “young” guard went down belore the illustrious Prussian like the Old Guard of Napoieon, or the army of the Assyrian belore the breath of Kiernan’s destroying augel. tein the Senate, during the absence of the grand Griving wheel, Ms. Tweed, Senator Genet succeeded in introducing his bill to amend the Registry law. Senator Norton also introduced a bill Which is to give status to SAMBO AS A VOTER in this State. The bill provides thas any colored eiti- zen shall be entitled to vote at any eieetion In this State just a8 a while man; that no oaths other than such as are required from white men shall be required from any colored mau; ny election officer violating the provisions of this act shall be deemed gulity of a misdemeanor and Itable to a tine of $500 or six months’ tmprison- ment, and taatany person not authorized by the laws of this State attempting to act as an oMicer of election shall be deemed guilty of a felony ana be liable to imprisonment in the State Prison for a term of five years. ‘This 18 intendea for an additional headof to the fifteenth ameudment, and also to check any attempt on the part of the national gov- ernment to coptrol State elections by oMfcers ap- pointed by the general government oficials. THE CHARTER DEBATE. ASSEMBLY CHAMBER, March 30, 1870. Tne SPEAKER announced that all passes for ad- mission to we floor given and extended over to that day should be revoked, THR FIRST GUN FIRED. Mr. KipRNAN, (dem.) of New York—I move you that the eonsideration of the special order be post- poned, and 1 do so for this reason:—Last week the members of the New York delegation, without one solitary exception, held a caucus at the Delavan House, aud they there formajly and sacrodly pledged themselves to take no action concerning the— Mr. Fig.ps, (dem.) of New York—Mr. Speaker, I rise to a point of order. The gentieman has no right to divulge in this House what took place m any caucus, Tue SPEAKER—The point is well taken, Mr. KieRNAN—I Go not intend to divulge In the slightest degree anything that took place tn that caucus, I merely riage to state that a caucus had taken place, at which every member or the New York deiegatton was present, The SPEAKER—The gentieman from New York (Mr Kiernan) is not in order. Mr. BURNS, (dem.) of New York—-Mr. Speaker, [ deny the statement of the gentleman, 1 left—~ Mr. Krernan—I would ask — The SPEAKER—The gentleman from New York ( Mr. Kiernan) 1s not in order. Mr. KIERNAN (Warmly)—I ask a3 @ matter of justice that the consideration of this question be postponed until after the action of the caucus of the New York delegates, which is called for to-night, and whicn has been called, as 1 understand it, by the unani- mous sanction of every member of that consti. uency. ‘The BPEAKER—The gentleman from New York (Mr. Kiernan) 1s not in order. The gentleman from xew York moves that the consideration of the special order be postponed. Now, that motion—— Mr. KiKBNAN—Mr. Speaker, [ ask ag a—— Mr. FisLps—I move the previous question. Mr. {RVING, (dem.) of New York—Mr. Speaker — Mr. KiERNAN—I was on the floor at the ume the gentleman (Mr. Fields) rose irom his place, {do not want to be factions. ‘The SrEAKER—Will the gentleman (Mr. Kiernan) give way? The Chair understood hia to say that he Tose to @ point of order. ‘the Chair has not stated the question, and the gentiiewan bow bas the foor through courvesy. GENERAL DISORDER. Mr. KIBRNAN—Mr. Speaker, I want to state that I am actuated by no desire co support tue measure. The SrEAKER—The gentleman trom New York is out of order. Mr, MITCHELL, (dem.) of New York—I will ask the Ohair 1f this motion to order the previous question prevails, as I hope 1 will not, will tt not be in order To move to recommit the bill tu the Commitice on Affairs of Cities? ‘The Speaxenr—It will he— oe KIERNAN—Mr. Speaker, I rise to a question of order. The SPEAKER—The gentieman from New York is out of order. Mr. KIeRNAN—lI rise to a question of order. I ap- Ee to the fair sense and discretion of the pre- ling officer as to whether or pot— ‘The Srfaker—{ will state that the Chair in this question bas no discretion. . KNAN—TI rise Lo a point of order, ‘The R—I say the Chair has NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1870.—TRIPLE SHEET. Tight in this matter, and must be solely guidea by the roles of the House. ‘The gentieman appeals to my fair sense and discretion, Cean have none in this Matter, as the rules of the House must be enforced, Tue question 1s to order the main question. Several excited orators here simuitancously ex- claimed “Mr. Speaker,” but the previous question be- ing put to the House it was declared to be carried, and the maotion to postpone was accordingly lost, ‘The Speaker then called Mr. E, Flagg, of Rensse- » bo the chair; after which Mr, MitcuELt excitediy said—I desire to state my Point of oraer, Cangas.) ‘The SreaKER—The gentleman from Rensselaer has taken the chair and now occupies that position. Mr. Mivcus! Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker—(laugh- ter)—I rise to m &@ motion, Mr. FLaca—The gentieman from New York (Mr. Mitchell) is notin order. (Laughter) The Speaker (Mr, Hitehman) here resumed his place on tie floor, Mr. M. C. Mugeuy (dem.) of New York—As this is @ very important bill—one relating to the interests of New Yors—I hope the Chairman will order the bill to be reat through. Mr. KigknaN—Mr, Chairman—Mr. Chairman. The CoarnMaN—The Cierk will please reier to the bill No. 665, entitied a bill to organize the local gov- ernment of the city of New York, Mr. Kigxnan—I object— Mr. M. ©, MURPHY—I ask that vbe bill be read ba ae Mr, MITCHELL—Mr. Chairman — The CHAIRMAN —The Clerk will read the bill. Mr. KIERNAN—Mr. Chairman—(iaugnter)—I think 1o0 epuuled @ recognition on the floor of this louse. Mr. Frean, (dem.) of New York—I move that the soesiiien rise, report progress and ask leave to sit again, Mr. KIERNAN—I rise to a point of order. I would ike to inquire from the Chatr, as @ question of order, whether itis not in order that the bill should be read through, and before the bill has been read by sections it 18 not im order to report progress. The CHAIkMAN—A motion to report progress 1s always in order. The pot is not well taken, The question is upon the motion of Mr. Frear. Mir, Frear’s motion was then put and Mr. KIERNAN=Mr, Speaker—Mr. Speaker— | Mr. FREAR—I move to disagree with the report of the committee and order the oul to a third reading. Mr. MiTcugLL—I rise to @ point of order. Mr. Kiernan rose from his piace to address the House to raise certain objections, and he would not be allowed to proceed. Mr. Frear rose afterwards, and if he is allowed to proceed, while Mr. Kiernan is entirely ruled out, I thmk it ig the duty of the chairman to vacate the chair. The CHAIRMAN—The Chair will be guided by the gentien irom New York. (Laughter.) Mr, KIERNAN—[f the Chatr woulda Kindly give me QD opportunity to explain my vore—— ‘fhe CHAIRMAN—He will extend to you every cour- tesy tat you are enutied to by the rules of the jouse, My. Kusrnax—I understand exactly what the Chair proposes vo do. I now rise to be excused from Voung, aud | desire to say im all fairness, and with- Out any disposition at ali to be factious on this mo- tion; but | have some amendments which | intend Lo present In copnestion with this bil which I be- eve wil commend themselves to the judgment of Une respectable cilizens of all parties. IT ask of thts House that tavse amendments shail be formally pre- sented, ond uf the judgment of this House does not concur with the Views set sorth in those amend- menis, I ain willing © bow 4n respectfui deference to that judgment. Butlam not willing to stand here in my representative capacity and allow men to choke off the utterance of my opinion, whether It ve for or against this bill, My coustituents demand that J shall speak, for to-day the organic law of our city is in question, and I desire the indulgence of the House. J shall not submit to THR GAG LAW proposed by my distinguisted friend from New York, Mr. Frear, who has tatroduced this charter— ‘The CAAIRMAN—The gentiemau from New York is not in order, Mr, KiskNAN—Mr. Charman, I am willingg to go With the advocates of this measure so far as tle measure is in my opinion in consonance with the Wishes of the majority of the ciuzens of the city of New York. Buti appeai to the magnannnity of the men on the republican side of the House as well as to the men on te democratic side, to allow me the privilege of atleast presenting the amendments, and if Cuose amendments are not acceptavie then | bow, as Lgaid before, to the superior wisdom of this branch of the Legislature, 1 withdraw my motion and vote in the negative, WHINE OF THE YOUNG DEMOCRACY. Mr, MITCHELi—! am willing to vote for a charter; but this charter was brought from New York on Monday, and | think it should be cousidered by the Comuitios on Aftatrs of Cities. [represent twenty- nine (thousand of the innabitants of the city of New York, and they have had no voice in the iraming of thts charte! the voice of their representauives has been stifled, ‘The gag law nas been put on here wis morning, So Uiat | was unable to ener my SOLEMN PROTEST against the outrageous provisions of this charter. Why, sir, uf this Legislature proceeds in such haste as this, they strike the blow at the fougdation law of all State governments, Here 1s the city of New York setting @ precedent to-day such as never was known before im this country—the only Uine its representatives,fits manly represntattves, are attempted to be gagged and are thereby deprived of thetr only chance to sustain the rights of the city. 1 have asked to be excused from voting. Now, Mr. pinoe.se amcor may, aorennh She artinst eeshusty, wi and unjust gag law. Cs A law is going to be passed that will sway the des- tiny of @ milion aud a quarter of the people of the great Empire City. Isay this, that no Legislature, cemocratic or republican, can well afford to do this. The time will come when the people wiil regulate their own adairs. If they don’t do it this year they will do it the next. 1 therefore enter my solemn protest against this hasty and unjust law. 1 with- draw my excuse from voting and vote against order- ing the previous question. Mr. Munvuy, (dem.) of Albany—I was hopeful, sir, that the charter thatis now presented to tus House would have recetved the unanimous support ol the New York delegation. In that, however, I have been disappoin' Mr. KigtnaN—Mr, Speaker, I desire to state tnat tuis charter was never submitted to the New York deiegation. ‘The CHAIRMAN—The gentleman states no question of privilege. : Mr. Kikk: Mr. ja ‘—I call for the absentees. * (rep.) of Westchester county~I nave examined the cily charter with great care, 1 pe- lieve, if its provisions are honestiy carried out it will ensure & permanent and stable government. Belleving it to be & good charter, and believing that apyluing good always invites discussion, { am sorry the previous question has been moved, and as | de- sire that each member on the floor who has not exainined its provisions may have a cuance to do so, I cannot vote to sustain the previous quesuon. Mr. PEARSALL, (dem.) of Queens county—As a democrat in this Legislature 1 desire to have iny vote recorded in whe negative. A DISCUSSION CLAIMED, Mr. JaAcoBs—I ask to be excused from voting. The other day, when some Dilla in relation to the govern ment of the otty of New York were under constdera- tion, I stated oa the floor of the House, aa I an pre- pared to state now, that I shall vote for any legisia- ton the representatives of that olty ask me to vote for. [tis the same privilege that 1 would ask on behaif of the city Lhave the honor to represent on the floor of this House. At the same time, whea acting with senuiments different from my assuctaves, iam always prepared to listen to them. Argu- ment never Injures apy measure that may be placed before us for our consideration. I think that laws reflecting the sentiments of the people should be legislated upon as eariy as pos- gible. {f this charter meets the views and wishes of the New York delegation | am preparea to keep any pledges I have made on the floor of tins House, [ ali prepared to listen to arguments, and | therefore vow in Une negative, Mr. CULLEN (dem,)—TI vote in the negative. prepared to vote with any majority. the call for the previous question was carriea— yeas 71, nays 61. Mr. KIERNAN table. ‘The CHAJRMAN—That motion is out of order. ‘The question was then, on ordering the bill toa third reading, put to the House. REPUBLICANS TO THE RESCUE, Mr. ALVOKD, (rep.) OF Onondage, stated that it was the general Impression to be guided in this mater by the majority. He had examiued this charter for a considerabie length of time. He wad examined it from the beginning w we end. He would have been pleased Uf there Could have been an opportunity aftorded for the Committee on the Whole to examine it also and to have suggested some amendments. On the whole, however, he took the liberty of say- ing that, in his opimon, 1t was A PREFERABLE CHARTER Tam move to lay that motion on the to any other that m his memory had ex- isted, $0 far as it regulates the affairs of the city of New York. Its commonest feature is tn the interest of that city. 1) removes that mat- ter wWillch bas so far done se much ill work. Tuose commissions were wrong 10 principle aa they were injurious in practice, aud under ail circumstances it Would be good legisiation to get them out of the way. He ciaiined (bat it was the duty of men on both sides im the political construction of this chamber to see that there should be no charser passed that was not the best charter for the people of New York. fe beueved that this charter was going to the upper bragch of we Legislature, and aouduless all uecessary amenoments would be in- served. He therefore voted in the affirmative. MORE GROWLS OF DISCONTENT. Mr. FRANKLIN, (rep.) Of Brie—~L proteat against tus gagging system. There is no measure of Unis kind but what could in some degree be amended, I cannot—1 Wil not—for that reason vote for It [, therefore, vote in the negative. Mr. GRAHAM, (rep.) of Munroe—{ had ue opportu nity to read tis charter ana J will not give my sanc- tion to such & Imeastre ug thia without Knowing what itis. 1, for one, am not prepared to vote for tuts bill—I will not vote for it, being led by the nose—I call upon independent men — The CHatkMaN—(he gentieman asked to be ex- cused from voung. Mr. GRAHAM—AS @ representative of the people I Am not bound to vote lor thia or any other measure until it haa been fully and fairly discussed, and the democratic party here they push tnings through in this Way, and I object to this—to any unduly forced or dictated legislation, I call up ma the democratic party to discuss the merits of charter, and in vhis House, ax toe only proper place for such discus- sion, by the Commitsee of the Whole, The whole thing is being put through with undue haste. J ask that we have time lo cousider such an tmportant measure, and I hope genticmen will not be ied by any clique or party. MORE REINFORCEMENTS, Mr. HustED~—As J said before, whey the motion on the previous question was bolore the House, 1 tad examined the charter carefully, 1 have consulted With prominest and distinguished meo from the ctly of New York of my owa party—gentiemen whose spines. J have for many years deferred on matlors of this kind—and I find from these gentlemen that the charter wiil, an ité material, moral and social character, greatly benefit the city of New York. 1 say this in all sincerity and candor, rising above all party and personal considerations and speaking a8 @ representative, and satisfied that the Mayor ts in- vested with power you are not here to exercise against the will of the people. I atm satisfied that so long as it becomes the embodiment of governmental power of the city of New York, the Mavor being re- Spapmnle to the people, this measure should be car- Mr. Murray, (dem.) of Albany—You are come back to the democratic party. Mr. Husrep—I have never been there, I will repel this at the proper time and in the proper place. I wish to say this:—I believe that the Park Commis- sion o1 New York—I believe that the Police Commis. sion of New York—I belleve that the Fire Commis- sion of New Leek epperaining solely to the city— should be controlled by the representatives of the city of New York, Ido not know where the power could be better lodged than in the hands of the executive Ofticer. I vote in the aMirmative, TO BE OR NOT FO BE. Mr. HYAtT, (rep.) of Rensselaer—I ask to be ex- cused from voting. ‘The excuse Was not excepted and Mr. Hyatt voted in the pegative, Mr. Jacons—A few moments ago, when the gentle- Man from New York (Mr. Frear) moved the previous questicn, I voted agaimst ordering the previous Question, Latated then and I state now that this measure could not be injured by discussion. Tne House, by a decided majority, decided the previous question. That was an indication that the majority of the delegation and a large majority of this House desire the passage of thix dill. Its provisions in some Tenyenie are wrong. It may be that these provisions will in time be regretted. But, sir, the responsibility rests not upon me nor upon my associates ontside the city of New York, but upon those here who repre- sent the voice of the people of New York, If thay misrepresent these voices they will be responsible for their acts, and as it 1s their determmation to pasa this bill, 1, sir, as a democrat, cannot be founda voung against it, Believing that the majority of this House wish the passage of this bill I think that the sooner it goes to the Senate the better. | there- fore vote in tue aitirmative, FINAL RALLY. Mr. KrernAn—I suppose in this matter the ale is already cast and that the bill. notwithstanding any objections which may be urged against it, will pass through the Mouse. J am not opposed to the bill, sir. T am in favor, as I have always been, of wiping out from the satute books of this State every vestige of radical supremacy in the State. 1 believe, sir, that the doctrine or theory of commissions as pro- pounded by the republican party was more fatal to them than it has been to the deinocratic party, and the sooner we get rid of them why the better for all concerned. I know, sir, that there ts uy pihance existing bétweeh the members of hoth paktlés if tus House, and that this bill Is determined to be pushed through, but T cannot vote against its provisions. { cannot now vote against it in order to keep my record con- sistent. But I ain not tn favor of ordering this bill toa third reading. Inever saw the bill antl last evening, through the courtesy of a friend. 1 sat up last night for two hours after the House adjourned, until one o'clock, reading the provisions of this bill, and even then I Nad not entirely completed the task. Icame into the House this morning not knowing its provisions, and 1 have asked men of both sides to postpone it6 passage until such time as we could have an opportunity of understanding ita provisions. Mr. Speaker, I have @ number of amendinents that I mtend to propose to this charter. The amend- ments are such, I believe, as will recommend them- selves to both parties. Iydo not think that if the ma- jority of this House order this bill to a third reading we shall ever have an opportunity of discussing 118 provisions. I therefore witidraw my excuse and vote m the negative. Mr. LITTLEJONN, (rep.) of Oswego—I am afraid a great responsibility rests upon this party in regard to the government of the great city of New York. [ have been called upon aboat this charter on a for- mer occosion and broke looxe from iy party to vote against the abolition of a commission. I be- lieve in tne peopic having a responsibility in regard to the institutions of thelr own government. T be- lieve my own party was in 6rror in imposing a cor- mission upon the government. Tais moruing, when this pill wag presented, I had not seen it -and T therefore would like to hear tts merits dis- cussed, I believe in regard to this charter as to every other measure that if It be right 1 becomes Strong by discussion, If 1t be wrong, why, then, we will know st, J have consulted with leading men of New York and they tell me that the charter ts ac- ceptable to the republicans of New York. I shonid like to hear @ discussion on tis provisions, and I must vote upon the suie from which the light is given me. THE CORNS OF A DEMOCRAT TRODDEN UPON. Mr, NELSON, (dem.) of Rockland county~—I_ usk to be excused from voing for the purpose of saying that I am in favor of this bill, and for the reason that the charter offered here a few days ago did not do all that it get forth. It did not abolish the 50- calied republican commissions, and [ beg to state that it 1s not precisely just to call them republican commissions, By looking over the journal of last ee jes nee in oy Be T find that —— entlemen New Yor . og Ar foe Cee We ‘ena wnt tie demo. ry ATER, ‘mewn! of both houses included Senators Ureamer, Genet and Norton, voted for tap Tax ‘omti~y au bit mission 28 well as for the School Com: Senator Creamer being appotuted & Tax Com nis- sioner. Yet those gentlemen cry out agafnst any gentieman holding two ofices at the same time. ‘This may be consistent and democratic, but I must Say, as an humbie meinber of this hayloft and cheesepress democracy, that Tdoubt it. (Laugnter), ‘The truth is, Mr. Speaker, this Charter as it wag pre- sented here afew days ago was an outrage and @ fraua, PRETENDING TO ABOLISH the commissions of New York, but doing no such thing. It did abolish two, but carefully preserved all the rest. it has been charged by oue gentleman, pretending to be a democrat, that it was a demo- cratic measure; that ne was in favor of wiping out the commissions of New York. ‘That was nov strictly true, and under all the circumstances, ane as the charter now introduced will prove benefictal, 1 withdraw my excuse and vote in the alirmative. TIT FOR TAT. Mr. MITCHELI.—The reason 1 voted for the School bill was to make the Speuker (Mr. Hitchman) the secretary. (Laughter.) Mr. NELSON—I hope you will also inform the House whether the vote for te Commissioner of ‘Taxes Was to make Senator Creamer a tax commis- sioner, (Laugiiter.) Mr. Mire ‘hey were not republican commis- sions. Mr. NELSoN—If they were not republican commis- sious It was the old system of election. Mr. KIERNAN—I desire to explain why | voted for those commissions. Where the local authority hag the right of local government { am iu favor of it—in favor of such comuu)séions. MORE REINFORCEMENTS. Mr. SELKREG, (rep.) of Tompkins—The qnestton of commissions in the city of New York tay occupied the attention of this body for some tme. I ave been called upon to vote against com- missions, I nave sustained them each time for the aimple reason tuat the substitute offered for them was far worse than the commissions themseives. [ have no lot or part in the creation of those commis- sions, Lhave steadily réfused to have tot or part in their creation. The charter now introduced 1s, in my judgment, far the best of any charter which has been brought in here for @ long series of years for the greac metropolia of tne hation—a metropolis Of a@ million people—and the government of hundreds of millions of propesty— a city that-controls the energy, the wealth and the enterprise of the nation. if the provisions of the charter are carried a good government wili unques- tronably be the result. I have seen the charter and have had the privilege of carefully examining it. In tay judgment the commissions should be abol- ished and the provisions of the charter carried out. I, Mierefore, withdraw my excuse and vote in the aiirmative. Mr. Wars, (rep.) of New York—I desired that some of the Food bared set forth jn this bill might be discussed. { had some amendments that J desired to propose; but as those amendments will probably be submitted to the Senate and so many wish the bill pass | waive my views. I desire to say that I be- lieve tat une bill in 1t8 main provisions will work a great reform in the government of the city and county of New York, In its provistons the charter possesses measures which not only seta forth new interests, but it Is vastly superior to any bill of the kind that has been presented for your consideration. Under all,the circumstances | tiink we shall have a betver governmont in the city of New York than we have had for many years, and therefore I withdraw wy excuse and vote in the amrmative. Mr. Young (dem.), of Otsego~-1 ask to be excused trom voting, a8 I bave had no opportunity of exam- ining the bu: 1 am glad, however, thal 1s pro- visions will abolish those obnoxious comtunssions which bave proved so detrimental to the great city of New York. J am desirous of supporting this aill, for 1 look forward tothe day when those comimis- 510B8 Will be completely done away witt. TAMMANY SOLDIERS INCREASING, Lbs—f ask to make @ statement. JT ask to sed from voting. I wus elec two this house upon ta¢ issue Of repealing ali our great me- tropolitan commissions appointed by State autho- rity. [camebere pledged und prepared to vote for any measure which would produce that result. I have voted for every bill which bas been presented to the consideration of this House which looked in the slightest degree towards the accom. plishment of that eud. [ had as litte tine as my distinguished Iriend and colleague, Mr. Kiernan, to examine whe provisions of the charter; but I did examined, last night, as carefully as time permitied me, and I have ascertaiued that this bul abolishes ali mictropditan commissions now in exist ence in the metropollian districts and in the city of NewYork the appomtment of which was by Staw afllhority smd by legisiative enact- ments, It has lett oul ove or two, but taose appoint- ments were Bade by local authority, and believing this to be ihe best charter yet presented to the House, after the examination which f pave given it, T shall, whea { cast my vote, cast it m favor of the passage of t2e bill, holding myseif for the future, as I have in the past, ready at all times to vote for apy amendments to this bill which may be miade im the Senate culculated vo ‘ive It mow efficiency, more perfectness, as it at present siands, tt does not entirely agree with my views as to what 4 ctiarter should be, and fam but ene citizen out of fiteen hundred thousand, and but one representative out of twenty-one, aud thererore it is not to be supposed that a charter can be drawa ail in a moment. Believing toat this is whe best charter $o far presented, and noiding my- it J Teadivexs to vote fox aby uecessary mend: ments, I withdraw my excuse and vote in the amir, mative, TUK LIGHT OF VICTORY 8HINRS. Ayen—06. Ainsworth, T derred. Johnson, Hasbrouck. Hathaway. Ha Huterfeta, Northrup. Campbell. Ontman. Carey. Clark, Cook. Coo Payne. ood. cu Pearsall, Young. Davis, J. Naya=18. Brown, 8. L, Graham, Maddox, Pierce, V.P. Hyatt. Merchant, — Remer. Irving. Mitchell. Walker. Kiernan. Murphy, M.C. Wright, Frauklin, THE FINAL ASSAULT AND TRIUMPH. Mr. Fear then moved that the bill be now read, and called for the previous question, which was or- dered. PEACE AND HARMONY. Mr. Krernan—If the chairman will dectde me in order J will ask to be excused. 1 have differed trom the majority of my friends as to the provisions of this bul. Iam willing to allow them the privilege of being considered as guided by as pare motives as I have myself; but 1 trust, sir, I shatt never be found to differ upon the grave question of State and nestogas Politics. I trust, sir, no matter wuat little questions nay vex and disturb the political cominu- nity of the members of this State—part of widclt I represent—I trust, sir, When this little din of battle shall cease—when angry clouds of disappointment and clamor shall have passed away—that the bright sun Will shine upon the untty of tie democratic party In every section of the State. 1 withdraw my excuse and vote for the passage of this bill, believing that half a loaf 18 better thay no bread. (Applause.) NO SURRENDER. Mr. M. ©. Murruy—I veg to be excused from vot- ing. There are Riany provisions in this bul that I admire very much. But there is one provision In this bitt L cannot support, { will not support the Provision that legislates out of ofmce a body of gen- Uemen who were elected only last December. Under these circumstances | cannot vote for the bill. Mr. Nacurwan, (dem.) of New York—In_ my judg- ew York should have iocal self-government. én the charter presented last week came up for consideration I voied for its passage in order to Taeet the wants and Ariane of this House. But tind ing that it did not méét ifs sanction and approval, and believing this to be an acceptable charter, L vote in the affirmative, Mr. O'KEEFE, (dem.) of Brooklyn, said his absence from the House on ‘Tuesday last haa been miscon- strued, He was unintentionally away that day; and now, to properly define his position to those pre- sent, he would say that, had he been there, he would have acted with the majority, His absence and his representative position on the floor of that House had been _ entirely misconstrued by @ local journal. Some comments ad been made as to his presenting a theatrical bill, bus it was his duty in that House when any bill was sent to nim to present it. As J consider the charter nuw oilered a good one, I vote in the aslirmative, ‘COLD CUD FOR A COPPERHEAD, Mr. SNow, (dem.) of Otsego, ~The charter now in- troduced does not belong wo New York aione, It affects the people of this continent, and the people of the old continent, for they are coming here by thousands, He had been severely atjacked by a@ copperhead journal upon the course he had pursued, nor had the leaders of the great party es- caped abuse. But such cavillings had goue for Hothing. He would now say to his young friend, whom I revere for hts talent (Mr, Kiernan), that tne destroying angel of which he spoke a few days since has returned with healing ou tis wings, and be will bind up the wounds of the young democracy of New York and Wiil gather together the dissevered de- mioeracy and bear them la higner destiny. (Ap- plause and laughter.) Mr. KIRRNAN—I would like to inquire of my time- honored friend in Wiai shape tie destroying angel will return? (Laughter.) THE FINAL TRIUMPH. On motion of Mr. Jacons the Brooklyn Poltce bul Was but on its final passage and passed, ‘The House then adjourned. After afew remarks by several of the members upon the beneficial results likely to resuit trom tne passage of the charter, the vole was taken and the bill was earried —veas 116, nays 5—the later being given by Mesars, Irving, M. ©. Murphy, Remer, Walker aud Wright, This brought the debate to a SENATE PROCECDINGS. ALBANY, March 30, 1870, REPORTS. SY Mr. TWEED—Amenaing the act making pro- visionj for the aupport or dispensaries and hospitals in Brooklyn. By Mr. GENeT—Incorporating the New York Ar- cade Rallway Company. BILLS INTRODUCED, By Mr. Gener—To prevent fraudulent voting; also to provide for the incorporation of safe deposit companies, By Mr. Murrny—To amend the charter of the Masonto Hall Association in Brooklyn; also to amend the act appointing commissioners to lay out the tow ns of Kings county invo streets, The bill providing for introducing the European system of steam towage on the canals of this State was ordered to a third reading. Mr. BRADLEY introduced a bili to alter the map or Plan of the city of New York. Evening Session, NERAL ORDERS. The following bills were ordered toa third read- in; Tacorporating the Centra! City Medical College of syracuse, ‘To lay out, open and grade Atlantic avenue, New Lots, Kings county. RECONSTRUCTING HH BROOKE. N COMMISSIONERS. Det mp | the powers and duties of the Brooklyn Water and Sewerage Commissioners. Mr. GENET said this bill proposed to legislate out of oMce two of the Commissioners and to retain two. One of those to be legislated out was a friend of his, and be moved to amend go as to retain Mr. Bass. Mr. MurPHY hoped the Senator's personal feclings Wonid not lead hin to interfere with @ bili which wasoasked for by the city of Brooklyn. Mr. PARKER layored the amendment and it was adopted. Mr. NonTON Moved to strike out all paris of the bill chat retained republicans fn office. He thought there were democrats enough in Kings county to fill all the offices, Mr. KENNEDY raised the point of order that the motion could not be entertained. ‘The Cxarr ruled the pot of order well taken. Mr. MURPHY moved a reconsideration of the vote adopting Mr. Genet’s motion. Loat—0 to 12. The bill was then Ordered on the taole on mouon of Mr. Murphy. Authorizing persons residing on Indian lands to vote in the nearest election districts, Aajourned. PIC nas Py ewe tee ate oa ty Ss ee ST. THOMAS. The St. Thomas Troaty—A Conclusive An- swer to be Demanded by the Danish Gove ernmeut—Tho Steamer Telegrafo. St. Tuomas, March 16, 1870, The Danish war sveamer Thor leaves here this afternoon for New York, and the report is that ane carries Qespatches tn reference to the treaty, and that @ conclusive answer is required to the question which should have been settied long since. Tonnage continues plentiful, with little demand, and seekers are obliged to leave in baijast fur ports in Cuba and elsewuere. ‘The lawyers in the case of the steamer Telegrafo arrived in the windward steamer and have cliar- tered a schooner to take them to Tortola to continue the trral of said vessel. The Dominican Consul has arrived and leaves this afternoon to watcu the pro- ceedings. It is thought the matter will be brought to a close within fifteen days, ST.DOMINGO. & The Anuexation Scheme—Address of General Nuezo, Military und Civil Governor of Puerto Plata, Sr. THOMAS, March 16, 1870, From Puerto Plata we have the following addreas of General Juan Naezo, Military and Civil Governor of the distr to 14 inhabitants, dated zit of February, 1870:— Gentlemen, the most fertile element for the pros- perity of nations is peace, and the Domtnican repub- lic, which reckons twenty-six years of existence, during.which ume she bas passed through so many vicissitudes, accepts to-day congratulauons, decks herself ta the best gala, denionstrating most agree- able joy, because under the shadow of that precious gut her population will increase, her commerce Prosper and agriculture begin to revive. it is necessary, geutlemen,’ to maintain peace at all costs, without detriment to liberty and in cot formity with order and progress. This thought h: isen in the minds of those who desire to place th country under the powertul protection of the great republic of the United States of America—a wish which has already been proclaimed tn nearly all the provinces, authorizing the government to carry on negotiations which will lead us to thatend. Of this We ought truly to rejoice, because the whole world respects that nation; she has realized what no otner i nein her love for liberty, that is to break of with oue blow the chains of over 4,000,000 of glaves. May ‘tepleasé Heaven that the coming year may bring us sul better tidings; but ip the meanwhile let us all work together to insure the selicity or sue laud of our birin, 8 THE TAMMANY REVOLT. Movements of the City Democracy—‘‘Nobody at Home"—The Political Trysting Places De- serted—A Card from “The Allen” and His Opinion of ‘‘Peter the Little.” ‘The torpidity of the city democracy yesterday ex- ceeded even that of the previous day, and rendered the resorta of the respective factions exceedingly uninteresting. Mr. Tweed’s office waa not open, and its apartments ana corridors were as silent as if it were the Sabbath. in the new Court House and City Hall only ® few loungers were to be seen, and these moved about with unsettlea purpose, evidently ‘at a joss what to do with themscives in the absence of their ieaders, There was no caucusing nor bustle about the democranc headquarters, as has been the case for weeks past, and the reporters In search of news found them waste and barren places. ‘Towards night something of a sensation was occasioned by the intelligence from Albany of the passage of the new charter in the Assembly, but the number of politicians assembled in their favorite haunts was too small to give any significance to their deport- Ment. Atnightthe clubs were thronged with in- quirers after the latest news, but the “young de- mocracy”’ kept remarkably quiet, as if it had aban- doned all hope. The only incident of the day was the appearance of the following card from ‘tne’? Allen denouncing Mr. Peter Mitchell and defining his own position, copies of which were numerously posted up in the Ninth, Tenth and Fourteenth wards during Tuesday nigut:— ACARD TO THE PuRLIC. On Wednesday, March 23, 187, the Hou, Peter Mitchell, of New York, arose in his place in the Assembly Chamber, and in language more forcible than polite began his tirade of abuse ainet New Vork commissions, devoting the largest ahare ol billingsgate to the Metropolitan which he had a perfect right to d tlons expending the public mone} that, and took advantage of his position to bring my name—a private citizen—before the members of the Legislature, pre- senting it in the character of an unscrupulous appointee of the Police Commission. Now, as this so-called representative of-the people bi availed himself of the privilege of shielding himself by the prerogative accorded to puolic servants, b: they are not to Le called to account for any remarl or the floor of the House, I only ask the bum! vilege of being heard, through the medium of thts circular, for the purpose of giving the public a plain statement of facta, that they may have an opportunity of draw! ence between the character of this #elf-concelted fop and those whom he attacks from behind his bulwarks. This fusay, tle demagogue toforma his intelligent hearers that the Police Commission prostitute the responsible position i ntable they hold by appointing unscrapulous and di eons to Act as inspectors and cAnvassers at election, atthe time that he fx throwing stones at his id proverb that pird that. defile y 0 those who may be unacquainted with t pointing canvass ‘and inapes at they are ap- to oted by th And equally divided between the two parties—half democratic and half republican—thereby adording this virtuous representative of the young unwashed democracy and his friends» desirable opportunity of grat! fying their holy and laudable passion of pi ot box, But, alas! he failed to improve now it has passed forever. But instead of appointing respec able citizens as canvassers and inspectors of election availed himself of the services of his old associates in crime, well knowing that they were incapable of doing anything iy his associates in crime I mean the aiid vagabonds that he harbored in hin so-calied public house on the corner of Spring and Mercer streets, in the city of New York, wan well known to the pullce and the public as a fence or receptacle for stolen goods, of which he was tbo 10uK proprietor. At the last election, when this great atestian Was fraudulently elected, he had between twenty- egistered from his house, which mt cupied by two small families, Tt must ati freak in the minds of the public that this paragon of virtne ested on a Warrant Issued by the Congress the charge of procuring false and frandulent Papers; and, to quote the language of a weil koown and respectable lawyer of the city of New York, in» speceh delivered on Saturday eventug, March nade to Mr. Dennis Burns, in approval of his embly, to w ‘ers to panel houses, and be could point then who had the audacity to confront Mr. Denn Assembly—one with kid gloves, a pret Brondway statue.” He did not "mean P but Peter the Little, of New Yor and was a dandy without brains, T will now close this brief rynopais of facta by detining my position at the last election, whieh was partly the canse of The explosion of this eminent democratic nobody. at a sere aniy, upright id tal ifthe Great from » who had fur on On the in by a commit- he election T was waited than 150 legal y T consented to act as such inspector, and ‘ain eending a large number of bis friends to the gtati . Thin is why he attacked m: now let me nay, in conclun made by any gentleman whore associations were something else than the sliine and scum of society, I would pass it by unnoticed ; but coming, as it does, from such # source, I can- not help exhiviting the assailant in bis true colors, #6 that a discriminating public may. jnege between. For references ato our characters I would inort respectfully refer to the Police Departinent of the elty of New that if this attack were ‘ork, THEODORE ALLEN, A Declaration of Allegiance to the Oid ‘Ta! many Tribe. Alarge and enthusizstic meeting of the demo- cracy of the Fifteenth ward was held at the Liberty House, No. 40 West Houston street. Dr. Jonn Tf. Nagle was called to the chair and John S, Daniela appointed secretary. Jobn Burt, Jr., presented the following resolutions: — Whereas the democracy of the Fifteenth ward, in mass meeting assembled, view with distrast the efforts made to distract the party and disturb the regular organization of Tammany Hall. Therefore, olved, That we hereby declare our continued devotten to and coufidence in the time-honored and regular demo: cracy of Tammany Hall, and we cordially endorse all move- ments to strengthen and unite the party, and we are oppored to ail aitempts tending to diaturb the Regular orgaul- zation and to divide the party fnto factions. Resolved, That the pure nod honest principles on which our part; ded ahould be embodied in the City Charter, and we will stand by those principles, #0 esseutial to the prosperity ard happiness of the people. Mr. Bux spoke tn favor of the resolutions. After es by other gentiemen of the ward the resoiu- uions were Unanimously adovted and the meeting adjourned, ‘Tne greatest amount of good tecling prevatied. Jubilution of the Kings County Democracy. The Kings county democracy manifested their ex- ultation Jast might over the successful passage of the Brooklyu Police biil in the Legislature by fring a sa lute of one hundred guny on Fort Greeu, WM. M. TWEED AND THE IRISH LABORERS. Who Was ‘Their Friend in Department ¢ To THE Editor Ov THE Henan You are the only editor in the city that represents the p@ple. Please, then, to hear a word froma great body of them in regard to the dismissal of Mr. William M. Tweed from the Street Department. T mean a very large number of the frish laborers of this metropolis, whose good friend the Hrkatp has always been. There 18 no Iie so hard as that of the Irish laborer. He has to do the severest toil; he cannot get that toil always; and a8 @rulelic has a large family to sup- port. I state tt as @ fact that there are, as a constant thing, thousands of extreme cases of distress among the poor Iris laborers of New York. And now things are worse than ever before with mult- tudes of these devoted tollers. Their great friend, Willan M. Tweed, has peen removed from the Street Department; and as a direct consequence of tbat act of violence sheer distress has invaded the homes of the people spoken of. Mr. Tweed ts @ politician; he has a4 good @ right to be a politician ws another man has to be @ lawyer. But lis heart has been always vig; tis purse has never been so Well strapped that his tiveral hand could not open it, and he has never broken a promise. The poor Irishman, sorely out of work, could, in nine cases out of ten, ges work from the Graud Sachem. Hence the sweeping Way in which the Irish of his district voted for niin last November, They went for him in a body. ‘They did it in gratitude vo a true benefactor. Str, i Mr. Tweed were up for Governor there ig not Irikuman in New York that would not vote for ‘There {# not a priest in the city who cannot attest the Grand Sachem’s prompt cleverness to the unemployed laborers of his parish. Bul pow itis allover. Mr. McLean is gental and jocose, But for (he distressed working man there i nothing tn nim. He can dress fancifully, smoke fastidionsly and now aud then make an cpigram in repartee; but can he rive distressed laborers as distress like tu be received! Is he one to put himself griev ously out of the way tostrain @ point jegitimately to give distreased laborers work? No, sir; there is nothing of that in Lim. By necessity of the polite coldness of his nature he lett all thas to Tweed, and ‘Tweed has been equal to the occasion. Mr. Editor, it i painful to see the dejected faces with which nutw- bers of poor, worthy Irish totlers turn away now from the Street Department, Wheo Mr. McLean removed Mr. Tweed he did Mr. Tweed no barm; he really re- lieved niin; but the act jet me need of bread aud the peed of coal into the bouse of many a poor laborer in this reat capital. Can norbing be done? Jt appears not. But these poor laborers have votes, and their number 18 immense. Perhaps destiny wil give them, aud that before long, @ fail opportunity of showivg Uiat they do remember their Iriends. Depend upon it, that tf their suffrages should be soon called on, and that if Wiliam M. Tweed shouia #1204 before them, he would not stand in vain. Depead upon it, too, that If there should be an élection, and thatif their benefactor should hot stand before them they will be deepiy disap- pointed, So much for being the ready, urbane, self. Sacrificing (lend of the toller. PATRICK O'BRIEN, THE NAW YORK LIBERAL CLUB. The above named society held their twenty-fourth regulac meeting last evening at their rooms, No. 23 Thirdavenue, After reading the minutes of the last meeting and transacting some otuer very important () business the President introduced to the club Mr. James D. Bell, who read for about two hors from a buge pile of manuacript on the subject of “fhe Post uve nilowophy.’’ the Street