The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-29
'CITY POLITIC

In pursuance of resolution passed meeting Of the
Dem0oratc Republican Ward Committee of the Eleventh
Ward, held Tuesday evening, at Union Hail.
Fourth street and c. public meeting of the
tonal democracy of the ward called Thursday
ing at the place. The disagreement the commit
tee of this ward with the action Of the General Committee
in doing away with primary elections being generally
known and also the fact that this and other
issues allied segment Of the hard shells and soft shells
sought to be organized into distinct faction be
designated the half Shells considerable interest was
felt to know how the proposition for the organiza-
ton would be received Large placards announcing
meeting conspicuousy posted throughout the ward
follows:-
UsIos vlc1oRY-The National Democratic Republican
ans &. Gs Esye. nth
n and ss .ao4 % S % n saa
meeting y Daniel sletiss isA James
fhs'e S STa'r
BEHJANis MCFARLAND, Secretary.
Similar announcements also appeared in the German
language
Al the hour announced for the meeting large and
enthusnstc assemblage convened. Fronting the
Hall was lighted an immense bonfire, which, with the
loud peas OF cannon, especially detailed for the occa-
sion, and the playing of lively airs by band in attend
ance impaired to the degree of enthusiasm exhi
bited at previous political gathering in this city during
ATTY o'clock Dr. A. r. Boins called the meeting to
order and moved that ROBERT EARL Esq, be appointed
The motion on Dr.. Rollins appointment was put and
The other officers proposed appointed as fol-
lows
gsus Fre'idsa:-Terence P Smith, William Duran, Jas.
d. Brennan +. A. Goetz George Elliott.
Secraaries-Richard H. Bishop, Henry Waterman
The Officers % e took their seats upon the stand
The call for the meeting a. above then read, and
aft whic fha
Chairman introduced to the meeting
WILLIAM GRASDIS Esq, who followed in speech of
usual length but OF much force and earnesness. He
commenced with rehearsing the previous history and
progress Of the democra' party, tracing mnutey the
to time, and then proceeded speak definitely posi-
ton and aspect Of affairs connected with present party
movements He had come he said to the present meet
ing TO aid in the Inauguration Of a new era in the
democrstic party-an era in which 1t hoped
heresies schs@s and eaouses which had more recently
arisen In their ranks and like gourd in single
night, had grown and multiplied exceedingly II formed
an important inquiry to learn the Of the many
distinctions that discovered their party
and TO ask themselves the question proposed at Syracuse
on the 23d Of August whether in these disageemcnts
was involved any sound solid important principe9 The
proceedings of the Syracuse Covenon. Of the and
18th OF August were both reviewed at length, and
the rejection Of proposition to restore harmony o,
between the two factions was characterized mex
Psdient aad aiming disastrous blow at the allied
interests OF the great democratic party. In concu-
sion, ne spoke in opposition 70 the new method of
dsdsnatns delegates to the next national convention,
York. doing away with primary elections, and the
sumption thus BY the General Committee of the
conventions was taking from the masses power
that rightly belonged to them It was the result he
acaton Of private animosiiie The hour has arrived
to resist this Every consideration Of duty, honor
principles and right Tie SPEAKER was n.crr"ped DUR
ing his remarks with frequent applause
DAME + sicKrE was next introduced, and greet
Sd with enthusiastic cheers The applause subsdng
entered into elaborate and forcibe exposition Of the
reasons inducing to the present movement 1t one
he said In his vcw Of the greatest interest the
cratic party. 1t was the of organization that
would eventuats he hoped in the harmony, united and
sadly discovered the democrad. ranks This
he was specially graed should originate in the Eleventh
the right stamp-men possessed Of that rtitude and
manly determination to resist usurpaon and enforce the
right that could never be brought to compromise with
tyranny and wrong He knew the men that before
him. and he was always pleased to meet them. Within
the last three years their old enemy the whg party had
thing and Maine law schisms had induced nearly
to its disbandment. Not with the democratic party
They stood opposed to these heresies Az they
were ready to strike in the dust the enemy.
They were firmly allied against them In principle The
oS And this was % the osec Of the n
to lay aside petty differences ominor into
utter oblivion the slight disagreement. Of the past and
unite upon a common PLATFORM so that in New York
their power might felt-as felt It would be with tre
nendous force against Know Nothings, the Maine Law
faction and abolition fanatics, who putting forth
every edot to gain ascendancy thai would prove de-
rimental to the best interests and well being Of society
II was for this purpose that at recent State
tion he submitted a resolution having in view the
union OF the democracy upon principles ard csndi-
purpose to yield single principle, add a
plank to the democratic platform, but that the
democracy should place themselves in position that
would render them impregnable to the forces at
against them and reap victory which must result from
such combination Although The convention fit to
let the matter end there From the vote Of that
venton be appealed to the people and to the democracy
Of the Eleventh ward tonight.
voy-we will sustain you.
Mr.. ScxLEs next spoke at some length the
which had combined to keep separate the two sections Of
the democratic party He then proceeded TO establish
the following propositions-
lst That The existing division in the democratic party
which took place in 1858, did not originate
ence upon principles or measures.
ID. That the great issues pending between the
democracy and the opposition, viz, Know Nothingim,
the Kansas question and the Maine law have all arisen
since the existing division occurredthat upon these
the Of both organizations entirely agree and
that thereupon all controversies about oganiza-
tions upon old grounds or grievances, should be dis
3d. Tha, the national democracy have trumphei in
the struggle they have maintained in this State estab
sh the doctrine that the question Of slavery sou be
left to the people of the Territories That doctrine
recognized by the sofs and this the great point IL
difference Why then should the division be pepeuateds
No exist for IL except 70 crafty the desire Of
certain leaders for revenge and to keep up contest be-
tween Mr. Dickinson and Mr. Marcy, which only
suit IN excluding them both from the Presidency and
destroying the influence of New York in the national
.convektion.
4tb. That the wings, republicans and aboltionis,s
have formed coalition with Preston king and VIM. II.
seward nj their head to place New York in opposition 10
the constitution and the democracy This dangerous
conederacy OF fanatics could be resisted unless
there union in party Of all who opposed
To them.
5th. That the leaders in both the hard and soft ogn
zations In making no effort TO bring about union,
unaithfu 10 the wishes Of the great Of voters in
both factions
9th That the leaders Of hostile organizations persist
in keeping up their senseess unmeaning and suicidal
warfare. ALI good democrats should abandon policy
only leading 10 de eat and join in this movement by
which union ticket be formed upon national plat
sorm The great OF the party united In supporting
their ticket thus secured glorious victory over the
common enemy.
Mr. sickles upon closing his speech long and
ly applauded
Mr. James 7. Brady loudly called for.
The CHAIRMAN announced his unexpected absence from
the meeting. The following letter read frtm Mr.
Brady
SEw YoRK, Sept r. 1855
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