The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-07
POLITICAL.
From the Brooklyn IN. " Eagle. Oct 30
NEW YORK.

From the Brooklyn a. ~ Eagle. Oct 40
NEW YORK.
Cousry MrErlso.--A large aud enthusiastic meet
ing Of the democrats Of the county Of Kings took
place last evening at Watsons Central House, corner
Of Jay and Concord Streets for the purpose Of acting
upon the nominations OF the democratic senatorial and
assembly conventions for this district and county.
stage had been erected outside Of the building las
no room in il would hold 1.-THE Of the party) and
the .sea Of upturned faces" illumined by the glare
Of bon6res, presented quite an interesting scene.
We shall not attempt TO estimate the number pres.
proved that The right spirit was at work.
AT the time appointed for organizing, Aid. Ma.
conibcr moved that Joseph Sprague, esq, be elected
president which was carried. The following gentle
men were then named respectively as vice presidents
and secretaries:
Vice prssidssss--A. d. Soper, Williamsburgh;
Henry ID. Woodworih, Bushwick; jeremiah Lott,
Flatbush; John Hendrickson, Failands; James c..
Church. Nsw Utrecht; Samuel Hubbard, Graves
end; and VIM. Human, Coe 8. Downing, John G.
Murphy, John Kirighan, Wm. Beard, Paul X.
Hubbs, Peter Wyckof, jr., and Moses saydam, Of
Brooklyn. M 8ts.
Sscreia,ies Henry Hartsau, Tennis s. Barkeoo,
and Charles J. Lowsry.
The nominations having been confirmed, VIM. M.
Uda one of the delegates TO the senatorial convcn-
lion, reported that they had agreed upon Edward
Sanford man who had rendered good service TO
the cause in time past and would il elected, repre-
sent the district with honor to himself and benefit
to the people.
The question was then taken, and the nomination
confirmed unanimously.
Moses F. Odel, from the assembly convention,
reported the names Of Gamaliel King and John A.
Voorhees, both Of which were carried by acclama-
ton.
Alexander Campbell, esq, being called for, ad-
dressed the meeting ut some length. He spoke of
the issues involved in the approaching contest, and
urged every man to do his duty.
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
l. Resolved, That the democracy Of Kings coun-
ty do highly approve the administration of our ma
tional affairs under the guidance Of our worthy
Chief Magistrate, James X. Polk.
2. Resolved, That, having undminished conf
dehce in the integrity and patriotism of our dis
tingnished President, believe that all the inter-
ests Of our country will be protected, and our insi-
tutions preserved.
3. Resoiued, That the law Of Congress reorgan-
izing the Navy Department, should, in the opinion
of this meeting, be amended that no naval officer,
holding commission in the SERVICE shall be eligi-
BILE to the situation of head Of bureau in the ship
construction department. unless he shall resign such
a. Resolved, That we would respectfully direct
the attention Of the Executive to the act of Con-
gress Of 1912, recognizing the Navy Department.;
and more particularly to that clause in section Sd Of
the act, which is follows: 'The President Of the
United States, by and with the advice and consent
Of the Senate, shall appoint chief Of the Bureau
Of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs, who
shall be skiilfiI naval constructor
S. Resolved, That we would urge upon the Presi.
dent the necessity of aspeedy reform and execution
Of the law in reference TO said bureau; and by so
doing, we believe that the models of our national
vessels would be greatly improved, and that they
would prove far more seryiceabe and efficient ships
6. Resolped, That we highly approve the firm and
undaunted course pursued by the Washington
'Union" in reference TO the great questions now be-
fore the American people, and to which the democ-
rncy of oar country is endeared especially the fear
less adopted by in support Of the annexa-
tion Of Texas and the Oregon territory.
Z. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Brooklyn Eagle, Williamsburg
Democratic Advocate, the democratic papers OF
New York, and the Union at Washington.
The meeting adjourned about hafpast nine, with
three cheers for the ticket.
CITY OF NEW YORK.
TENTH wARD.--At a meeting of the democracy
Of the Tenth ward, William H. Hyatt, esq. was
chosen chairman, and w. 8. Conely and Bryan
McCahill secretaries. The call Of the meeting be-
ing read, acommittee Of five was appointed TO pre-
pare resolutions for the meeting. During their abb
sence, some very spirited remarks were made by
Thomas Doyle, esq; when the committee, through
Mr. Vandewater, reported the following resolutions,
which were received with the greatest enthusiasm:
Whereas il is q cardinal feature of the democratic
party TO make known its sentiments on all ques-
tons of public interest," without regard to expcdien
cy, or the opinions Of interested Individuals there
fore
Resolved, That the high ground assumed by the
President of the United States in relation to our
claims 70 the whole of Oregon, receives our hearty
response; and that his precautionary measures in
the military occupancy of the territory Of Texas, ore
entitled to, as they will receive, the approval Of the
democratic party throughout the nation; and that
we have unbounded confidence in his wisdom sa-
gacity, ana prudence, In the management of all our
foreign relations.
Resolved, That we point to the administration of
Governor Wright with great satisfaction; and that
we take pleasure in referring to hssuccessfal admin
istration ofthe State government and that trust
IN his integrity patriotism, and ability remains firm
and mistaken.
Resoired, That the democracy of the country
may justly feel gratfed that the administration al
Washington has been so fortunate as to secure
the services of the venerable Richie, 10 make
known its sentiments on all the great measures Of
the democratic party. With such shepherd, the
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves, each to the
other, to sustain with all our might the ticket APP
proved by the great meeting at 'sOld Tammany."
The Tenth Legion was never known to falter. Our
motto ISL "the ticket-the whole ickct-and moth
ing but the ticket'
Resoired, That copy Of the proceedings and res
olut,ons be signed by the chairman and secretaries
and published in the democratic papers.
Resolved, That we have the utmost confidence in
the integrity and ability Of our fcllow-citizen, Will
Small the nominee for the assembly from our
ward, and will use all our energies to secure his
election.
VIM. H. HYATT, Chairman.
B By, ;, G Msc.n,ul, Secretaries
FouRrEENTH wARp.--At meeting of the dem.
ocratc republican electors of the fourteenth ward
held at Dunn's, l4th ward headquarters, on Mon.
day evening, November 3, Cornelius b. Archer wai
called to the chair, and Orlando Gray and Timothy
DAILY were appointed secretaries.
On motion, the call Of the meeting having been
read and accepted, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted
Whereaa the chi,,u elecfion M hand