The daily union., 1852-10-29
Mass Meeting or the Democra,,
OF New York City

We condense and copy from the New York Eyeo;,.
Post the following account Of the proceedings OF the sre,
democratic meeting in that city on Tuesday evening
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING AT TAMMANY HAI.-A.
enthusiastic gathering of the democracy took place l
evening a, Tammany Hall The interior Of the budrS,
was crowded 10 the very door way, and The outsI
there were at least ten thousand persons Al ,h
doors and in the Park. Tammany Hall itself was hi
liany lighted up, and on lis front was displayed an i'm
transparency representing the Goddess OF Ihss
holding the star-sangled banner in her hand and su
rounded with portraits OF Washington, Jackson jsnsl
son, and Madison.
chairman oi the committee OF arrangements, and Chss,
CoDo esq, appointed president long list Of yies
presidents and secretaries then read and on motion
OF Frederick L. Vulie. esq, adopted.
The first speech of the evening was made by Hon
Daniel y Dickinson, who commenced by contrasting lhs
principles and characters Of the two great parties Hs
democratic and whg candidates. and their claims 10 lhs
presidency.
At the conclusion OF Mr. Dickinscn's remarks Hon
Howell Cobb, OF Georgia. introduced 10 the meet
ing Mr. Cobb devoted his attention particularly 10 (sse
Scotts opinions in regard to the naturalization OF for
egners, and the evil consequences they would produce
upon the country it carried into effect. He rdiculed
his proposition that every foreigner shall only Be en-
titled 10 the rights OF citizenship when be had served
one year in the army or navy. Suppose said he Two
ea eas ~ is e from su0ps gh IN
into the army, and the republic in that way The
other settles down in business other and fami
iazes himself with The principles Of our goysrnmsal
the constitution, and he attends 10 the duties required
from him. He is Devoted soul and body. TO republ
can form Of government, and. il occasion requires he il
ready to shoulder his muske side BY side with bis ma
tive brother in defence OF his Union. But because be
has opportunity of serving in war, s he to be ex.
cluded from the rights OF citizenship for all coming time
II General Scott Intends in good fah open the door
OF citizenship he ought TO call on his party 10 have
at least every twenty one years. lGreat laughterl
Mr. Cobb next alluded to the presidential tour oil
Srnff oh Hall k.o- .1 ks-
search OF a site for military hospital, and concluded
by speaking of the prospects OF the two candidates
the approaching electios. have fear nor appre-
hensiOn OF the result, said he. From my part OF The
Union there is but one sentiment and one voice. II
is doubtful that Scott will get single Sate except
Vermont, and even upon that the democrats have
thrown shadows OF doubt Let the victory be bril-
liant and overwhelming. Let lesson be taught 10
all mankind that the American people will never put
its administration into the hands OF who is an
willing 10 tell what his principles are. In our State
there is not shadow of doubt that General Pierce
will carry the entire OF the southern States and the
reason IL hs-that the South in the northern de-
mocracy q firm discrimination 10 stand BY the Union.
[Great cheering Progress is the spirit Of the age.
Let there be progress according 10 The constitution
Let il be our waichword, and while 20 forward
with the steed OF the railroad cars let the wings jog
on in their old stage, at their slow conservative pace
When Mr. Cobb resumed his seat, Mr.. OConor ex
pressed his regret that Mr. Buchanan, Gen. Shields and
Senator James were all absent Circumstances, said be-
which cannot be explained. have prevented the A.
tendance OF two OF them, and private calamity, The
death of friend. has prevented the attendance OF Mr
Buchanan You will, therefore. be obliged 10 deprive
yourselves for this evening Of the anticipated easue Of
hearing these gentlemen. But, he continued, have
word further TO say you. An immense numer Of demo-
Gratis have reassembled in front OF the City Hail. and
ntusted TO say by the committee who have arranged
the proceedings of this evening, that they will be happy
10 receive you this hall on Friday evening next You
will then be addressed BY number OF our distinguished
friends and for the present il is requested that The meet
ing within doors adjourn TO meet their associates in the
Park
The meeting adjourned Immediately alter this an
nouncemen,, and large number OF the audience Joined
IN the procession which formed soon after in the
Park.
In front OF the City Hall another meeting was held
which,was addressed by Mr.. Raymond, John McKeon
A. A. Philips, and others.