The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-02
" For SHERIFP-
JOHN J. v. WEsTERvELT.o

JOHN J. v. wEsTERvELT."
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
which were stretched upon poles, and appeared to
be approaching the centre of the from the east
ern gate OF the Park. They were no sooner disco
vered than a party OF men who appeared to be the
friends OF Atwood, and who acted though prepa-
red for such an emergency, rushed upon the unior.
tunate poll bearers, and in an instant demolished
| their banners and would have probably swallowed
the bearers In their rage, 1t they had been well and
properly creased tor the occasion.
AT this period young man named Sheppard,
rushed from the back entrance OF the City Hall, and
mounted rcketty table which stood in front Of the
portlco. He was followed hard after by the imam
with white hair" who had previously nominated
Briggs on the platform. This movement attracted
the attention OF the great mass of the crowd, and
in few minutes Mr.. Briggs was hoisted up on the
groans, Kisses and laughter of the party the plat
torn. The Irregular" ticket was then read-decla-
red 10 be adopted, and also series of resolutions,
of which it was impossible to hear word. What
further proceedings were intended here, we know
not, but all was very suddenly stopped short, by an
onslaught on the table, whose legs at once gave
way, precipitating Sheppard, Briggs, and the "man
with white hair on the flags OF the portico, all
sides ups with little no care or attention as to the
precise manner in which they were tumbled to-
gether
Turning towards the staging we perceived James
Kelly, Esq late assistant clerk OF the Court OF
Sessions, reading series OF resolutions in which
the name OF John Tyler was kindly spoken of for
his services In vetoing the United States Bank, and
also an avowal OF representation at the national
convention at Baltimore, from the pe5ple them.
selves, which were received by warm expressions
OF applause, and adopted with but few dlssentent
voices.
stored, and the attention of the was attracted
TO the rostrum still in possession OF the boys"
Some one on the stand cried out, "we feel mighty
now, and start all the Office holding menials in
Darly LOT fhAtt t0rx
damned be he who first cries hold enough" Here
followed "three cheers for the subterraneans" and
three groans for the old hunkers," which were
given, and Walsh said
"ls the Coroner presenti1 We want him TO hold an in
quest the body of unortunate distressed and dead
old hunkerism," Cheers and laughter)
voice responded
"The Coroner here but his deputy is Qaughter)
Mr.. Milliken, summon jHry and perform duty !"
(Great cheers and laughter)
Cries of "Wash, Walsh" now resounr ed
throughout the crowd, and after some little delay
perfect order was restored, and Walsh spoke as
follows:-
FELLOW CrrrzEss-I GENE here this day with nv
friends in accordance with my right democratic ct
to express my approval disapprovsl OF any the
candidates that wereto be presented the people Cres
Of that's right Nike, 60 ahead.0 came here abide
the decision ofhe majority and that not rght2 Cres
Of" Yes 10 be sure was1 here to vote yea or
nay, and was that not right Criss of Yes, ts And
have We no choice-no rights, we 20 bark like
dogs for our masters alone (Cres Of " No. non so
long prepared TO elevate them high positions
and public places, that is ell right, but when under
take to elevate OF ourselves that all wrong in their
opinion and this that prompts them strike
in any and every position that have recently as-
sumed before the public They call us the dsorganzsrr
and disturbers ofthc pirty would ask no the
organizers here to-day (Cres of" The Old Hunkers.)
Yes they are the disorganizer and they have shown
in their conduct We in the majorty-why did they
not submit like and democrats and set exam.
rate meeting that will form precedent for future action.
(Appavse But is in accordance with eveey thing else
establish and s1saa democratic press, but do they in
so doing, wish it to be led and governed by a
Hunkers Cries Of "what paper is it; who is Re'O 1t is
samm, OF the Plebeian and him they have bound, like
Satan OF old to use as long as time will grant him polii
cal existence Applause) We are ali engaged in the
same great and glorious cause.-The elev alton ofthe dow
trodden masses. Then why cannot agree a nom.
nation OF men for party obectsl We have stood by that
party in shade and adversely, and now, on the
OF an approaching triumph and in its sunshine and
| (Cries Of "No-no"
Here band of music passed through the Park,
lnterupting the speaker, and genius, with green
Jacket was hoisted up on the stage, and some one
cried :" Three cheers for Calhoun" (which were
given.
Is It because we ara poor that such decision ia 10 bs
nader Out upon such trucking political
we have had enough Of tive want more. (Cheers1
e here alluded to his position in the Rhode Island
and csstgaed those who led him and his
| dared not follow them.1 II common justice had been
rendered to me and my associates much OF the evil OF
/
medied but when they raised the objection me- that
paraon from associates to be the price of my poll
teal scornedt the offers made and refu
sed counsel with suicidal scamps who would thus desert
the TO when they owed their elevation Applouse)
know too well the effect OF the change that such men
would ask from know too well the influence that
invidiousy brings itself to bear upon the minds Of any
MAJ pampered at the tables OF the cb and clad by their
hospitality, when designing objects be attaned-I
know too well that such man. sooner later loses his
manness and sacrifices and puts end to his ndepen
dence CHEER, and applause II one Of us proves guilty
Of an overt act that strikes the sensibity Of oppo
nents, they appear not TO think that men like
themselves but they will find that know rights
men, and position, which will sustain We are
not to De tramped upon with IMMUNITY, but like the pen
dulum of clock they will find that II forced three fee,
one way, will not stop in the middle but rebound
with the force the opposite side that first gave the
impetus Appause) IL they abuse and villify u.s. they
must expect return and that abuse has been heape
been discharged even from the humble situation
oil lamp lighter because they ackno wSedged me as their
friend and will you continue 10 submit 10 such oppres
sion and persecueDf-(no, MOL for harmony for.
union, and for full acknowledgment of the rights of
others but at the time will resist openly and man
fully any interference with my rights and privileges
democrat or citizen (Cheers and applause) Have
we batted faithfully for the democratic party7 Uave
net always sustained the principles on which il
basedi-(cres OF yes yss)-and is II because VIC az
differ in the mere selection OF men that such d,velng
set profess 10 pull the wires at Tsmmhnv Hail
shall dsnounce not entitled TO full voice in ali inn
portant questions OF political character (Cbeers md
applause) have heard enough nay too much of This
paper equality; give MS something more sub.antieI
(cheers) something that looks that feels that can h.
TO cherseterze the professions OF men who have