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


diess you. stand bsre an American citizen have
but lately poled my 6rst vote for true, dyedn-the-
wool American. For the FIRST time went to the ballot
box having lived the soil twenty years. and my
forabers having fought and died for their country be-
fore me. Enthusiasts cheering) The tug OF war has
ceme. Eyes, sr.) Until within the last few years have
been citizen Of massachusetts, and rejoice say
FROM State which contains Lexington and Ply
mouth Rock sm not going to make speech. AS an
American. lave put my shoulder to the wheel and am
going 10 talk, vote and fight American; and am willing
10 die, battling for my country. (rhree cheers, and
JoerrH SorDER was then introduced as a representa-
tive Of the bloody Sixth ward Fellow Citizens-As has
been announced to you. am here as representative
The bloody Sixth II understand the nature Of this
meeting correctly are here to express Indignation at
Irish inspectors have American citizens in the
Sixth ward beaten like dogs by the hired bnliies Of the
Irish demagogues. Will you permit this state of
things to continues (Cries Of "Nol' molly can APP
preciate that no. And who hss courted this degraded
foreign nAuencef ! point to that building which ap
pears to be illuminated In the upper story Ihe Tribune
ohce) have seen Irish inspectors cheating US at the
language Of Tom Connor as ignorant as bull beef"
We mnst investigate, and believe every one here res
ponds, II will" CYcs) Let us use every means to
chair Of the Msyoralty icheers.) II steady perss
verance can be called out the inspectors will shake In
those boota into HE'LL where they belong You have,
hitherto been ruled by influence Joined with Ro-
mauism. You have been cheated by combination Of
what shall call themf "a voice-"Anything that's
bad why by the last assembling Of tho Roman Catho.
lie bishops in New York Tammany Hall has been ruled
lnuuence,
elected that head Of Romanism, Fernando Wood, and
MatselI-( 'sThrce groans for Matsel "The bul-head
Englshmsn!' Groans.)-and Matseu has been inter
ested since morning with Captain Rynders-('sHes
another land by their influence the Sheriff has given
permission for 900 men, armed for the OCCASION to
py the County Clerks Office this evening. They
afraid tho crowd would rush into the Office and destroy
the forged votes. (Cries Of. I'VE will" ave viii"
"No, no." and much confusion) The men they have
placed there TO defend II are superhu0us II would In
the Of Amercanism to be concerned in such
outbreak, and therefore 1t win not take place. But
raud and II possible place Barker in the chair Of tho
Mayoyalty.
At the close of this speech three cheers given for
Elery and much enthusiasm ensued.
HENRY LOWELL being introduced, sad-Feiiow citizens,
believe we here for righteous purposeis that sol
{s'Yes, yes."} Then keep quiet believe the Ameri
interest strong the heart Of every who treads
this scil-is that sol (''Yes, yes.') Then act for
yourselves, individually, alone. II you find bad deeds
is well protected lam under the impression that
do not trust to bad advice you will end yourselves well
truth will be given to tho people and they will protect
themselves If you are Americans, and you are not,
yon have no business here you viii use no violence
Chee Be assured there is nothing intended by this
erest And now give three cheers for James W. Barker
elected honestly, and am satisfied (Cheers) Three
cheers for Dsnei Illmdh (Cheers.) And now TN prs
pose three cheers for yourselves prolonged cheersS
ed and that the audience would proceed to the residence
Of Mr. Barker in Grand street. FIRST however, stopping
at the St. Nicholas HOTEL where 1t Is understood Mr.
Ulman is stopping.
BENJAMIN BrckMAs then advanced, and said-I want
to call your attention to banner which hangs
one corner Of It are stripes Of red white, and blue and
and on the other, red green, and black (Groansl
shall we pass that banner, or no. ("NoW ,noP
groans and that no man leave the procession Remem-
Der Williamsburg | "A voice-."Yes and remember
While the procession was being formed there was con-
siderable excitement and shouts similar to those above
noted were nterspersed with cheers for the various
order established, and the crowd forming into
line, crossed the Park and proceeded up Broadway.
PROCESSION OF THE KNOW NOrHINGs.
ASSAULT IN PRINCE srREET-sPEEcH OF JAMES W.
BARKER.
After the meeting in the Park adjourned large por
ton Of the audience, numbering about five thousand,
formed in procession and marched up Broadway with
several American banners flying at their head There
was also transparency formed of segar box two tai
low candles and some brown paper, which in
scribed the words, near rs We could make out -
. . Q 6 c 9 : 9 9 Q
o AMERICANS WILL RUIZ THEIR COUNTRY. o
c 9 Q . 6 .
On leaving the Park they passed up Broadway to the
st. Nicholas, where their candidate for Governor,
Daniel uman is staying and they called upon him for
speech. As that gentleman absent however,
they contented themselves with giving him three
cheers, and then marched up Broadway till they
10 Prince street. VIXEN the turned into the Bowery As
the end Of the procession the of Prince
street, stones thrown by some unknown persons
believed to be lrsh and Of them struck Mr. George
Eblng, brother Of the newly elected Commissioner OF
Streets and Lamps on tho head, inhicting
wound This attack did not appear to be known to
the great body Of the procession and It passed with
MI tn Ensk
Broadway, stopping before Mr. Thos r. Whitney's resi-
dence. In compliance with their call
Mr.. WHITNEY came forward, amid loud cheers and
said that he thought tho power of foreigners in this
country should be put down; that it growing dan
gerous; that the emergency demanded that Americans
time for action had come and that these considerations
should weigh heavily upon the thinking portion of the
Of and declared his BELIEF that he was
fairly elected Mayor Of the city Of New York the de-
tected frauds would prove.
son street to Monroe and the sauted by
number Of ladies, who waved their handkerchefs as
with the most enthusiastic cheering, and he crowd
marched TO the house Of Mr. Barker No 131 Monroe
street; and their arrival in front Of It, announced
their presence in similar manner. When quiet was
restored, their candidate for the Mayoraty made his
appearance Mt Of the second story windows and ad
dressed them follows
Friends and fellow citizens-Alow me to return you
my sincere thanks for this manifestation of your attach
ment 70 the principles that caused you to place he
and leader Of the people (Cheers.) And the motives
which have actuated you tonight cannot be mistaken
By the sober and intelgsnt portion Of the community
and have only to say that proud to witness the
quiet but energetic in which you manifest your
devotion TO the in which are all embarked.
(Cheers Ny heart too full to give utterance to my
feelings. can only say arm with you the pre-
sent occasion, and win DO forever. renewed cheer
ing, in the midst Of which Mr.. Barker retired.)
The President Of the meeting in the Park, Mr. OLIVER,
here forward and said that when the meeting ad
journed, it would adjourn TO meet in the Park Mon
day afternoon, at FIVE O'Clock.
The crowd were next addressed by Dr. North Edwin r.
Corey, jeremiah Brooks and c. 7. Mills Before the
crowd sspersed the following gentlemen were an
nounced the Committee of Investigation the alleged
election frauds in the Sixth ward which Is to report at
the meeting Monfay -
Ward 1-Csptain William Stokely.
Captain Tone.
4-Robert Paty, Jr
e-Joseph Souder
IRA Buchanan, Jr
Geo. Dean.
lc-J. 4 Brooks