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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-08
NEW YORK.
FOURrH WARD.

First Dstrict-For Govcrnor-Clark 81, Seymour f26,
Bronson Al, Uman 80. Lieutenant Governor-Ray ymond
so, Ludlow go, Ford o1s, scrogss &c. Canal Commits
sioner-Fitzhugh 81 Clark 236, Burnham 221, Williams
G2. state Prison Insrector-Bowne 81, Andrews 23S,
yernsm 221, Sanders 90.
Second Cstrict-Eor Governor-Clark 81 Seymour
300, Bronson So UIlman 30. Lieutenant Cover
nor-Rsy ymond "a, Ludlow 153, Ford $50, Scrogss
80. For Canal Commissoncr--Iitzhugh %, Clark
149 Burnhsm 1sJ, Williams 81 State Prison lnspec-
tor-Downe SO, Andrews $50, vernam 1872 Sanders ~.
surrogaic-Bradford ss Bustced l22, Brady 17s Mcra
tyre o. Rccordcr--wbite 5s Smith 40, Tlou 3s City
judge tuart 60 Pinney 127 Leonard l3s, Beets 81.
Mayor-Hcrick 10, Wood l57, Barher 49, Hunt 17s. Re
ester-Doanc IS, johnson ia Brownen 1e1, Ireland,
Jr 81. COMMISSIONS Streets and lamps-Schafrer 10,
Gcodtrson 152, Glazier Isl, Ebng 49, Gcdncy "a.
Third Dstrict-For GoyernorClark IL, Sey ni0ur all,
Bronson %, Ulnssn 81. Lieutenant Gcsernor--Ray
mend H. Ludlow 222, Ford 21o scroggs21. Canal Com
missoncrs-Fitshush ID, Clark 215, Burnham 21l, Will
l:sms 20 State Prison Insrector-Bowne 10, Andrews
21o, vernpm 200, Sanders - Mayor-Herriek 4, Wood
ga, Parker TO- Hunt 30.
Fourth Dstrct--For Governor--Ctark 30, Seymour
254, Bronson Is, Ulman %. Lieutenant Governor
Raymond J0, Ludsw 16s, Ford 90, scroggs 20.
Canal Ccmmis ssiouer--Fitz 81, Clark 1s4, Burn
ham o. Williams 81 State Prison lnspector-BVvus
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-08
FOURTEENrH WARD,

In this ward there was great struggle between tn
Walsh and Kelley parties. Consequently there
siderable Sighting and skymishng all day. The Walls
mer Of the Sixth ward had several knock downs With
those Of Kelley in the Fourteenth and hundreds
from the lower rd to iAtimdstc the frienH OF Kelley
Seymour Of course, the watchwcrd Of liberty, ani
everything else among the short Boy Of this neghbor
hood, who cenvssscd foc their candidate in real
and stopped in their rounds only whom the polls da
cisred closed Some sharp Sighting among small squad
II men and boys took place in Prince street. but ven
few arrests made tbs belliserent parties gene
rally escaped shen tho police made their APPEARANCE
Altogether the Fourteenth quite respecableto wha
might have been expected, considering the pugnacoo
spirit Of the inhabitants. greaA effort was made
ccct Capt Kssncr to the magistsrial bench and
persons OF all parties voted - han in preference TO
other ca pdjdasss
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SEVENTH WARD.

There wa, considerable skirmishing in this ward at
tended with fair proportion Of black eyes and bloody
IN Cherry street AT both polls, the party feeling
ran very high at times, and there good sprnk
Upeo shoulder hters, there few pretty credita-
bic Exhibitions 10 the manly art Of sclfdcfcnce There
we're also spiritual manifestations Of the most extraor
binary charaetcrf.'hroyipg those Of Judge Edmonds
and the Fishes and the Foxes far in the shade Men
wec knockcsnto cooked hats and their faces bore the
impress of rap received from the mediums while
under the influence ~ the spirits While one portion
was engaged In these agreeable recrcaions, another
was employed in holding forth on the virtues and the
vices Of the rival candidates On one side you would
hear pothng but laudaticns while the other denun-
citations ef the most sweeping description wcrc uttered
against the same man. Come along, gentlemen, here
YOU said one Of the most energetic Of the ballot
dissrbutors "hers Is the regular seey tckethes the
hoy for the poor man he won't see the poor man suffer
IL he can help IT,"
sDont mind that fellow said another cts AL gA~-
mon here's your ticket and no mistake, Charley Deyua
he man Tor the pcos werAins man."
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Boys not over eighteen years Of age were employed
distributing ballots Of them intoxicated that
was with difficulty they retained their psrpeudcular
These were energetic they could be under the cir
cumstance but they appeared to be in their greatest
glory when there was any prospect Of . Then, =
the expressive language Of the day. they went in and
came out with facial Embellishments that would have
done credit TO tho most champion Of the ring
AS the pugsts, however, did not damage any but the
selves, the police did not consider themselves called upon
to interfere Only arrest was made, so far as W
could learn up to four o'clock and that was for e~s
voting.
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SIXTH WARD.

There was less lighting in this ward than was ever
known any previous election; but when We that,
il not BIZ supposed that the election passed oil
without any scientific demonstrations Al the polls OPP
Yositc the onbs the monctony Of boting was varied
with an occasional knock down and drag out rough and
tumble fight. ~ which many dozen combatants
we're engaged time. The steps Of that building
we're crowded with spectators who appeared to enjoy
the fun with the greatest zest few sorties made
from some polls against the Others and few OF the
ticket holders upset bat We did not hear that
any OF the ballot boxes had been broken open.
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THIRTEEErH WARD.

In this ward every thing conducted in the nsust
peaceable Cor which this quarter of the city is
noted. The crowd around the polls very small
but, neverthelef, lively cavsssing kept up by
the native party which, Of course done in a rather
quiet way, producing no hurras noise Of any kind.
TIE liquor dealers worked hard particularly the German
portion Of the population, TO elect Seymour and the
state and city and county tickets adopted by them
There but or two sossts in the Thirteenth
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TWELFTR WARD.

The greatest number Of votes in this ward polled
in the morning Long before the hour for business
crowds Of nen were gathering in the vicinity Of the
pols and although the greatsst enthusiasm oyinced
by persons Of both parties, collision Of violent cha
ractor took place In fact the police OF the district
were numbered In such force upon the ground as 10
preclude the possibility Of any serious outbreak Ths
day passed off quietly, arrests having been made,
and but intoxicated individual being observed
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ELEVENTH WARD.

Peace prevailed throughout this ward with the ex-
certion Of the Thirtysecond Council district, where .
gang Of rowdies calling themselves The Greyhounds"
succeeded in getting UP few fights by way Of amuse
ment, during the day. Nothing sericD however,
occurred HM.f
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YIFTErNTR WARD.

Tie aristossatic Fhtecnth, was perfect, trsnqu
The wings having II an thadr own way, there was !
unusual excitement. The ssso, party canvasssd spr
edly, and were confident a the election Of Hunt,
though the Know nothing party were equally ss
sune Of their candidate. Ahe polling places were
very crowded. and II required but very little atent'
on the part Of the police keep the passgeways Gle
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FOURTH WARD.

There is considerable fighting material in this ward,
would be strange indeed IL there dislsy of
urpn election day The James street polling place
surrounded by gang of the worst looking people we
out Of the penitentary. There some host
ling and fighting, and one young man, who flourish
ing revolver and breaking Windows arrested and
taken to the station house. No complainant appearing,
he discharged, his pistol being kept at the station
house. There some finn in Cherry street. where the
boys'' were urging Mike wash's claims for Congress
with great vigor Although there noise, every
thing seemed in good humor Matthew 7. Brennan,
Candidate for Police Jusce also great favorite
among the "boys' There some hustling, but the
police managed to keep the way to the pos pretty clear
There Is strong foreign vote in this ward ind hardly
anything but Seymour, Liquor Dealers Associaon and
similar banners, were TO be seen.
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MEMBERS OF CONGRESS PROBABLY ELECr.


ED.
Dist e--Guy r. Pelton.
4-Mikc Walsh.
e-John Wheeler.
-9-Bdydrd Clark
13-Rasseu Sage.
A-Csptain Harcourt, Ind.
i7-F. f. Spinner, s. s.
1S-Isaac Jackson, H. s.
2O--OysoMas B. Mdtfeson
24-Amos p. Granger, Abo
25-eeo. X. Middleton, K.
2s--John Williams, 8. and X. N.
32-SolCmon G. Hdrens
-32- - Edwards <. N.
ASSEMBLY.
NEW YORK.
Dist 1-rayid OKeefe.
2--Nicholas Quackenbos.
@-wiam B. Aitkin.
e-R !. Immersion.
1l-Francis B. OKeefe.
wEsrcHEsrm.
Dist. 2--rrspnrcx WATERBURY,.
MONROE.
Dist. l-Brajomin Smith.
2-John w. Ste6bins.
3-Ptny B. Holdredge.
ONTARIO.
Dist. l-Williom H. Lomport.
2-so,omon Coodsu, Jr.
oswEG0.
Dist I'D. c. Lsdlejohn.
MONTGOMERY.
Dist 2-He.ckioh Baker, A. n 4.
CAYUGA.
Dist. 2-David l. Dodge, X. N.
ALBANY.
Dist 1-Cornelius Hustled, H. 6.
2-wser Barton, b. g.
s-aterander Ddridscn.
4-J b. vdm Etldn, r.
RENSSELAER,
Dist 1-.Ionathan Edwards, A. M L.
oSEIEA.
Dist. Geo d. Williams.
2-Leri Bokeslee.
3--spencer H. Stafford
4-Doniel Walker
Dist. 1-WiIridm w. Weed.
2-Polin German.
caAUrAUQgz.
Dist. 1--Samuel 8. whallcu.
2-E w. Pozmv.
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FIFTH WARD.

and very active The old voters, who
the habit Of going the polls and there securing the
ticket they intended to vote this time sadly puzzled
from the multiplicity OF candidates and tickets in the
field. They might be standing at the polling places,
with bewildered look coming over the numerous
tickets presented to them but the they looked the
more beyildcrcd they became, until at length they
either did not vote NIL else went for the ticket they
had perhaps a,sde up their minds to oppose
The rain storm OF the evening before damaged the
flags and the opposing factions in shocking
manner They presented drealfnly dlapidaed appear
ance: the banners Of REFORM wanted renovating
while the Union and Constitution gricvously torn
and shattered That Noble and much abused bird, tn
American eagle, had evidently had hard tinc in
place he was minus a head, in another tail, and
wherever he had shabby and crest fallen appear
ancc Among tho frantic appeals sor that IONA vote
politicians always after, and abuse "f candidate
that adorned the vacant walls in this ward the follow
ing sublime efnsion appeared which excited little
attention.
Ho all We better citizens,
Yc valiant copper throaters
Walk up and drink its expense
To liberal minded voters.
Come up and vote! there's danger near
The fight is hot and risky;
There's danger to your lager bier,
There's danger 10 your whskcy.
Come all We trafickers in death,
From reeking lanes and alieyG,
Come out and lend your rotten breath
To democratic rallies.
And stand yc, powerful side by side
With first class tayernkeepers
The devils harvest field Is made,
And ye all his reapers.
St. Nicholas, with bloody hand,
Is bcckoning on the battle,
And Cow Bay and Astor stand
Amid their human cattle.
Huzza. huaza with rum and blood
Wen be the States annointers;
A makes common good,
Fifth avenue-Five Pointers.
{. Come up and vote, at every poll
Some murdered wife is crying
With every vote ruined soul q
Will curse you in its dyngl
But stand ye fast, most noble knaves,
And Danish doubt and trenior;
Unless you be forever slaves,
Join hand and heart for Seymour
Ten thousand corner groggeries-
Stop them jtwould be pity,
For well ye know how finely these
Have ruled noble city.
God knows the past IL full Of gloom,
The future will be darker;
Our vote Is cast for blood and rum,
so down with Clark and Barker!
impossible to tell during the day, how the ecc
tion was going. Ono quite positive that Seymour
and Wood would carry the ward while another would
laugh derisvey at the idea and with equal confidence
declare that Cllnian and Barker we're far ahead.
Although, there several symptoms OF fight, yet
the whole the election nj least far this ward
was concerned, passed on very quietly.
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NINTH WARD.

An was very peaceable in this ward during the day,
WITH the exception of n little skirmishing which tbs
boys ndulked id their spirits up and prevent
them fsm spilngn Ah mt o'clock in the afternoon
fracaE occurred at the Aoos corner OF Hcratio and
Fourth streets in which couple of policemen got
roughly handled IL seeuis that gang of rowdes
gregaed scund the poll au. tried to prevent voters
from approaching it.. As, old gentleman was knocked
down. Ofiesr Harrng sttesrted to arrest the rascal
but the gang interfered, aad Cor time the poll wa. a
of wild confusion, but tue rowdies at length
ceeded rescuing the shoulder hitter from the officers
The interest the electsun r this ward appeared 10
be concentrated the cardiStes for Alderman, and
tween The friends Of Brisler vorhes and Albertson
there exciting canvass The Know Nothing in
fuence appeared to be very stvp, and bets offer
ed, but not taken, that Ulman would lead his
highest opponent three hundred sstes in the ward Some
Of the conversations around the poh quite amusing
One enthusiastic gentnan wanted to bet five hundred
dollars that Uman would be elected Governor, bat
consulting his pocket book he discovered that il by
meaus in plethorie condition. aad the wager had 70
he withdrawn, amid the laughter OF She crowd
Tho writer accosted By seedy booking gentleman
who saa, "ssy-wont you vote i~ Seymour We
answered tsnt we did not sfsh to vot. just then.
Well Won't you vote fw Brisleyi"
sNon
swell--( sarcas.cslIy) will you go TO the devil,
them
We also objected to this arrangement, not being
satisfactory VIXEN he went away, doubt laborng
der the impression that very hard to please
During the afternoon in circulation that
there riot in the Fourth Sixth wards and that
the military called out. This created little
element for time which not allaycd until il
tontr.iicisd
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sIXiESNTH WARD.

In this ward, which enjoys a good reputation Tor
quiet good orderly disposition there was some dstr
ance, but none Of "a serious nature In the attern
James c. Mnihev vas taken 70 tho station house.
leched up for iils rai voting His ideas Of the right
lectivs frAacb se were altogether too liberal In
lyySrSvEp on EloHra rAoEl
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INCIDENTS OF 9sE ELECTION
FIRST WARD.

The polling place in the First dis,ric, 81 this
at the old Washington Headquarters, corner of Pearl
and Broad streets. There a crowd about the place
an day. and no small amount Of spirits consumed The
tiese however, we're splh and scratched awfuiy sey.
mous ,s 'ed to be general fsyorte among the boys
TIE polling as conducted qne''y several impromptu
i.hs beings e. ckly cs.ngused by the police At the
pcling places in o. en"'eh street everything was quiet
lie election in Che flt ward passed of with less dis
tu bance Aan any which has preceded it of late years
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THIRD WARD.

The polling places in Corandt vessy, Warren ani
Robinson streets the Of fun, but no
fights worth particular notice. The Know Nothings
very busy, and it believed that the reform,
ticket receiving the suffragcs Of many vosess.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-08

Wings in italics; democrats in roman; Know Nothings
in small capitals hard shells, H 81 soft Shells s. S.
municipal reform, r. temperance men, T. anti
Maine Law A. M. l..
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SECOND WARD,

This is rather orderly ward and ont reporters no
tiecd disturbance husng shout the polls. Tho
Congressional contest between Pelton ana Clinton
urged with considerable yigor and there was scme cx
citcnent about the Councilman in tho Third Isstric
The American tickets fthcrc two three) SEEMED
to have many friends.
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EIGHTH WARD.

There was but comparatively little excitement in thia
ward yesterday, although from look at the persons
arousd the polls would suppose that would have
been an Easy hing to have provoked aght The conf
Of the Know Xolhnss in this ward as to the sue.
eos. of .ssir ticket, took ousiders BY surprise In.
decd their ,s,adness in predicting the success oS
their standard bea.-ers had the eject Of inducing
very many wings ana bard shells to vote for their
candidates, as the only means of defeating Sey-
mour and the administration. CIman, to all appear
ances far ahead Of the other candidates for Cover
nor though Barker IL thought, lid not run quite
well. There was considerable excitement In the Sc
venteenth Coune district between the frienda Of the
present incumbent, Hcrato N. Wild, and those Of Mr..
Jonas N Philips Some wags spread the report that
account OF the gallant conduct Of the gentleman from
the Seventeenth to Miss Coutts the first appearances
Of Grisi and Mario that lady bad transferred her
tions from the handsome tenor to the agreeable and
liant eonfectiona and that her money being pro-
usey spent seeu hs election to the Office he
adorns There was no lighting in this ward, and only
Dne arrest which was for Illegal voting.
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Totals. ........27,s s44 26,eoT 2s,95l 4,3i7
The vote Of New York city will add largely to Sey
mours vote.
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NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL IL nom ,,rtyate entry OF
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