The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-10


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The President pu, this notion and it was carried
unanimously amid on husasc cheering. He then asked
the meeting how Hey proposed TO investigate the
matter.
The PRs,pKsr-lt is suggested that we have a com
nittee OF thirteen. All in favor viii please say aye"
ssAyep roared ten tho usBnd voices in unisc1.
The PReIpgsT-How will you have them appointed
A voIcE-Appont them yourself.
The PgEIDESr-Weif. will appoint committee at
other time. will fix it all right Now, Mr. Snow,
MT sSow-I thank Won for the attention you have al.
ready given me- and will ctan you only few
longer (Cries Of Ego on" look upon this matter
Of great Importance not only to myself but to my
dren governed by Americana born upon this soil Great
cheering We can almost hear now, as il comes over
OF good good r') From the West we hear that
many OF the cities there rising in their might.
came here as citizens, and must be allowed to say
differ ,o with many many Of my fellow citizens
as an American should, and to stand by the institutions
Of the country TO the last Cheers have called
upon to read the resolutions upon this occasion, and
may say that never them till they put into
my hands dislike to go into any personalities, and
feel though when here should 90 for the
pure and sacred ballot box and let outsiders alone.
hope shall offend mans feelings, but intend 10
speak the truth and not whether II is against
Tammsny Hall or National Hall the Tribune paper or
baot box which the liberties of this country
The right Of suffrage is granted by our laws to every
man-we care not how poor he is or how ricl whether
he lives in humble log cabin in splendid
he has right TO throw his ballot (cheers) Although
this election may look DARK, and locked so when
here, | think il don't Look now. fReaewed
cheerng.) ] say, regards citizens have seen
many OF Irish friends like-and viii thank every
Irshman and every Frenchman and every German that
helps us to carry out those principles they did in the
revolutionary struggle.
voIcr-fhrec cheers for the Protestant Irish Gre.
mcndous cheering)
Mr.. Syow-I only say here and repeat it, that am
glad thef have assisted us say TO yoa, freshmen, do
this 70 you, fellow. citizens that it looked dark when
came here but so ii did in the Revolutionary struggle
There were three who signed the American Declaration
Of Independence who foreigners, and thsnk them
for assisting and coming 10 the In Tina. Mont
geometry fell in the cause Of country, standing by
your father and my father but have only to saw this
thank any body that will befrcni and my family
glad TO have any assistance and people here will
not say because man is born in foreign land that he
have right to assist Americans If he feels dis
posed am not radical upon this point others
have stated the platform stand upon I go against
Catholic bishops interfering ip our political elections
(Cheers) Igo against their bringing Their religion into
our political Arena and go equally against any other
religion. (Cries OF s'Good!D ! say / am against
bringing religion this arena and will always spport
the purity OF the ballot box. am willing to give the
right to every man 10 sustain whatever principles he
likes say It appeared dark when looked around
fathers called upon 70 sign tho Declaration of
Independence One stood up and said, must not be
50 hssty we are only few" Another says, ~ feel
been offered for the heads Of John Adams and John Han
cock, and think ought to be cautious contending
against powerful army Old John Adams stepped
forward and looked upon the assembly, his eye flashing
as he spoke the ever memorable words " Sink or SWIM
live or die survive or perish am for independence now
you, fellow citizens let adopt in humble imitation
the language of that noble sentmentlet pledge our.
selves az We stand fathers and and brothers.
let humbly initiate that language" Sink or swim
live or die, survive or perish am for independence
now " and American principles forever.
Loud calls for Mills Woodruff and finally for Shafer
Man in the crowd Oh you may bet your life he amt
here (Some laughter and great confuson.) At
length
Mr. H. J. IRVING forward, and was received with
cheering He said:-Fellow eitizens-This is an occa
sion TO call forth the deepest feelings of American
breast When orr persons endangered and lives
and liberties mrered, it is time should be aroused
to the extent Of The danger that surrounds Cheers
est you more. {Cries Of Yes yes ~ I but wish to
recall to your thoughts the Of our fathers
Their histories you all know-their bones, which are
deserve TO be protected Shall they have that protection
at your handss (''Yes. yes" and cheers) Then let
every American come forth and do his duty Let us,
one and ALL declare that will not yield foreign in
fuences for We forget dutywe will be controlled by
Archbishop Hughes and other foreign prclaes ana our
liberty viii be but NAME cloud cries Of " No no ~
Let us determine and all not to allow him or any
priest TO influence the destnies of country; and
whenever, or whatever pretext is attempted let
be up and doing to manfuy oppose it. The mschina-
tions of Rome directed against you, and ana all
q four
manhood and defend affairs and household Gres
our countrys liberties will live but in history Fellow
citizens, this is, indeed glorious object to fight for
These serpents would poison the life blood our nation
and VIC must, II possible, prevent it, Have these peo-
pie ever done us aueit but injury No, no." aud ex-
You have had evidences aute sufficient tn
prove that the influence Of foreigners was per1cious
and we must now proclaim In language not to be mis-
that none but Americans should rule Anne
RIGA. cloud cheers.)
Hon THOMAS NJ WOODBURY. next introduced by
the Chairman. He said-Feow citizens these are stir
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cpe that actuated our revolutionary srcs They fought
for the doctrine that there should be no taxation with.
ont representation aud we must to it that that pri
viege is not taken from by persons being placed
Office whom voted for, wished to FILE us
VOC popu De-thc voice of the people is the voice
OF Gods doctrine and must cherish il as dearly
as those who have gone before us. Gentlemen am
proud to see great assembage of American citizens
gathered together occasion like tho present and
rejoice to see none OF that rowdysm that often lis
graces meetings held In this place. (Cheers.) The
great interests Of tins metropolis represented here
the mechanics and merchants Of city have come for
ward to give expression to their feelngsto lot the
country know what they think on this OCCASION We
want TO know fair play has been done u.s. and If there
has been no fraud committed the purity of the ballot
box. (Cres Of CHATS it") had not the privilege Of
being the stand when the resolutions we're read but
believe that the truth will to light from the in
ycstgation they propose give it to you as my firm
belief that James w. Barker is the honestly elected
Mayor Of this city cloud cheers and believe, more
not cost him cent mo no and that think Is more
than the friends Of any Of the other candidates can say
NOW, nave word 10 add upon another head. There
was gentleman put in nomination for Office who pro-
fusely scattered to the windand hope he did it only
to reap the whirlwnd. (Applause.) lam only plain
man, but am an American, and love my country and
her laws Gentlemen, permit here to tell YOU rs an
expression Of the people that the time has when
Americans will not suffer corruption Mt the ballot box
and when Americans alone shall rule America. gave
to General Jackson virgin vote but saw ina Iittle
time after doing it, what the tendency Of the loco
foco party and left II to take my stand the ranks Of
the people cloud arphuse) Now, gentlemen, this is
not desirable situation 10 be placed in to be called
men, 1t Is for this place that would rather
have avoided; but IL have said anything which has
given satisfaction shall charge nothing for II. loud
applause) The time has come, Also gentlemen, when
money shall more rule the ballot box. speak in
terms when say that money has been freely used
in the The days have passed when
shall be put up for office for their money aonemoney
hereafter cannot claim the peoples surages The time
has yet 10 when candidate shall dare to say,
Pi buy my Office; but the time ia close at hand when
tho candidate shall dare TO say TO the committee
rendering him his nomination, ssGcntemen Fil serve
but I'll not spend red cent? will pay for shoulder