The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-24

khAll OCCUPY the NsSh position Oh
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have said So and that IN this country Inc s - ~ 49,
s supreme Chez i mem and TIA, the nan who
v'' he them and true 70 the main,ehaee " -
sshe viii be the next as he IS their pfess" msoi tAp
Al 1e conclusion Of Colonel Mngs speech remarks
were made by ether gentlemen aer wnen s srssaS
~ % the 81 Nicholas where the Mayor ut present stop
p6g with his family.
THE DEMOCRACY SERENADE THE MAYOR.
THE MAYORS SPEECH.
On the arrival Of the procession at the st. Nichoas The
band performed several airs after which the May made
Ms appearance the balcony. The whole Of the stress
In iron, Of the hotel crowded with the jubsn de-
ccrscy VITO greeted their candidate for the Chef Mass
tracy with the most enthusiastic cheering. Although the
nigh. exceedingly unfavorabe for tcor demon
sa,ons not less than two thousand persons walked
the Park through the driz1ng rain and muddy street
10 manifest their attachment to him and their desermna
sion to promote his in the approaching contest
As silence restored he addressed them as
ehows3-
Felicw citzens-I thank you for this complimentary
visit and regret that the night and the occasion is net
such 70 enable express at length my feelings ami
opnons upon the public Questions before Though
may not be IN keeping with the Office held TO make ap
ycas for popular support confident that you would
deem proper for to discuss greater length than
could be done now, the many important municipal
questions rsed with the pending charter election
sufnce II Sc, fellow citizens, thst my admnistra-
ton Of the o6ce Of Mayor for three years is before
she public of New York, who are now called 70 pass
spon IT, Thu ere is, tndehbiy recorded N the history
of the past Through the various changes Of laws
through the full exercise of legal power and through
the exercise Of doubtful pcwer-through the trials tr
bulatons, orpcstons and Misrepresentation IT stands
out IN bo I'd relief for your inspection examination, and
verdict (Cheers) ask for II fair play, ask for il
an impa' 1ss1 examination and inst decision Carry
10 its NestGaon judgment without prejudice, reason
without esas and determination made up from rehec,
0on an Justice. 70 not let my fellow citizens form
Their pUims upon the statements OF partzan and a
pensio ned press upon the iniammatory harangue
OF dis caTded politicians who feeling their own political
and ,ocial degradation, would reduce all above them
10 ievel with themselves. Seek not knowledge or
ruu from such sources. As well might you look Tor
pur ~ m the brohel, for virgin gold in black
sm 's shop truth and fair discussion in those who
by fasehcod, calumny and misrepresentation
skng msead and deceive the honest voters of New
srk with reference 10 myself and my administration
nj will not appear 10 question the intelligence and
tiely Of the people of New York by supposon that it
possible for them 10 be thus deceived (Applause)
ksve not forgotten that it is bat twelve months since
when standing now do before them for their sui
frsees similar mode of attack and similar despcabie
princple of warfare adopted towards me- The yer
DICT then will be the verdict for the same public is
called upon decide and though conscious of the sup
Of thousands who voted against then do not know
my friend then who is not with me now, and be-
eve that possess today the good opinion and the support
sa whose good opinion ana support value or care tn OBJ
tain or that Is OF any Importance in this contest CHEERS
ask that the opinion of my fellow citizens in regard to
my Official acts shall not be founded on the charges OF
partial or pensoned press; and also ask that II shall
be made up from the harangues of broken down
htcians-men who having political character social
position OF their own seek 10 bring all down 10 their own
degraded level (Cheers) ask that this combined OPP
Ioeton as violent in its character devot of fair
and propriety its conduct may not blind the PEG
nile 10 the true causes Of the opposition against me This
s the fourth time that have been presented to the people
of New York for the office of Mayor The first time
II was my fortune to meet the combined wing party;
she next time my opponent was the candidate OF the
American party and the last time had TO contend against
the republican, the reform and the American parties Now
We behold no party suits the purposes Of those who
created and warmed into life this political combina-
ton deny that II republican party that is Anne
rican party that it Is reform party. They call II the
peoples party(groans) land they make through this
combined organization an attack upon one man. they bring
10 bear their concentrated efforts upon individual
they make the issue personal one, and accept as
such. (Applause) ] am willing fellow citizens, and
hope may go from my mouth ~ the care Of every man
present and 70 the Of all through the press that all
be they republicans Americans, or bogus democrats
shall for the gentleman who opposes upon this
occasion. desire fair and square contest ask not,
do | wish for the support Of any in the demo
cratic party who will not sustain democratic prin-
cipes therefore meet this issue meet il with con
science being satisfied that before people Of New
York will maintain their rights and subserve the
public interests by returning me 10 the office now hold
and the duties Of which have discharged with fidelity
and integrity TO the people feel confident that at your
hands will receive that verdict TO which my own con
science tells me am clearly and undeniably entitled
Uenewed applause) hope very soon, before the day
of election another place where not exposed 10 the in
dis ussng the principles involved in this contest Then
shall be pleased 10 meet any gentleman who leaving out
national and State politics, " willing 70 discuss Win me
the principles involved in this election will be ready
eh 70 discuss every question OF interest to the taxpayers
and people 81 New YORK Will ne ready 10 meet my op
yoneuts then whosoever they may be pleased 10 ap
point, I am always ready 20 meet friend or
foe under any circumstances and with any weapons
of a poliica character he may dare 10 select.
Fellow ctzens-I hope to take an early occasion 70 DIS
the issues this contest and TO point the other
side 81 remarkable misrepresentation a. 10 the
government of this city under my administration. VIII
not detain yuu longer and bid you good night.
Al the close of the Mayors remarks the crowd gave
three enthusiastic cheers and then dispersed evidently
veil pleased with the demonstration they had made.
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