The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-15

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ing to order from the balustrade. This was Mr.
Chas Could who read the call and unrolled the list
of signatures to it, The roll extended down into the
strect-its length creating laugh.
Mr.. GOULD presented the name Of Mr.. Henry
Eicon formerly member of Congress from this
State IA President of the meeting.
The nomination was ratified and Mr.. NIcoLL came
forward and was received with cheers. He said:
return you my thanks for the honor of being called
upon to preside over this meeting of respectable
a body of my fellow citizens. | will not detan you
by any enlarged observations as to the purpose for
which we have assembled. Permit me simply TO say
that there ia wide spread feeling through this com
munity that our metropolis is the worst governed
city in Christendom. (Cries of that's SOY By
every consideration, owe it to ourselves to free
New York from this great reproach The time has
come for action. trust that you sufficiently appre
eate the fact that nothing be effected except by
q united and vigorous organization concentrating
and giving force to the opinions and wishes OF our
citizens in their individual capacity If this can be
done, but not otherwise, we may promise ourselves
q sure and glorious victory. (Cheers)
The following Vice Presidents and Secretaries
we're appointed.
vrcE-pREspES1s
Peter Cooper, Alonz6 X. Peck
James g Libby, John C. Montgomery
Vim. Lottmer, Robert H. McCurdy,
q b. Chittenden, Hickson w. Field,
Thomas c. Doremus, Thomas Otis Leroy,
Nahum Sullivan, Charles nthof
Barnet L. S0I0mon, Robert l.. Taylor,
Josiah Ogden Hoffman.
sEcurARns
John b Murray, Edwin J. Brown.
Mr.. j. II. GoURLEY was next introduced and
yead the following
ADDRESS AND RESOLUTIONS.
FnIow crnzsSs-t Is reproachfuly but exutingly said
By the partisan friends Of Fernando Wood that your nte
re In the municipal welfare of this city Of words
snd DO. Of deeds but this was over true the alarming
apect OF tho mcs calls for correction OF your position
atlabl. than he qcttv Of Nav Vat
che enormous, and under the administration of
Mr. Wood have swelled by millions OF dollars The Jo
sanctioned by the Mayor Two more years Of his
rule will prove your ruin. Now that the purcst and
sfaction At his course and unanny Of oppostion To
his administration pervades all political parties the time
has Uea m M o ns ~ ssens Msyep There
FORE the Of the ccens, merchants and traders
Resolved. Ina, our platform Is Gan honest man and an
honest administration for the Mayoralty, irrespective o
party position.
Resolved That the anti democratic sentiments and
scons recently adopted by Mayor Wood and last night
deservedly denounced Tammany Hall, demagogca
IN their inception and dangerous IN their tendency
Resolved That the citizens OF New York are dissatisfied
with the political intrgues Of Mr. Wood that have dis
membered his own party and endangered the city and that
respect ourselves and regard for the municipal vel
require the determination OF an ambitious adminstra
sson which has resulted in the promugaton Of fancfu
theories without any practical good 10 the metropolis
Resolved That the thanks Of the citizens, merchants
traders In this meeting assembled hereby
several distinguished gentlemen who have named
candidates for the good temper which they have hitherto
noSn on ss vet %SSn sssn bs
The question was put and the address and resolu
lions were vociferously adopted.
COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE
motion was then made for the appointment Of a
committee In accordance with the terms OF the ca,
20 confer with committees Of the various political
PARTIES OF the city a. 10 person 70 be presented and
supported m q candidate Tor the mayorslty.
The motion was agreed TO, and the Chairman ap-
pointed the following named gentlemen such Com
mittee OF Conference:-
Jay Jarvis, President q the Citizens Bank, (demccra)
fifteenth ward
Robert T. Haws retired merchant, {rcpub,ican) rcnih
John ". Read architectural iron works, (AmerDan)
Abram Hewitt iron merchant, (rcformer) nsh,ecnth
John Kerr, brewer, (democrai) Twenty first ward
Gustavus A. oooovcr, builder, (demccrsr, sixtecath
stephen R Kirby. physician, (Amcr,can), flfsccnth
Randolph A. wiuhsus, importer, (denocra,) scvco
scenih ware.
william H. Anthoo, awy~, trcpubucAn), nnesn.h
ward
A LITTLE nrERxurTroS oY HARMONY.
During these latter proceedings there was some
excitement and disturbance in the crowd. IL avsae
from the fact that a gentleman had got TO another
portion OF the balustrade and showed himself, by
speech or otherwise to be an adherent Of Mayor
Wood.
Capt. CHAs. II. MARSHALL was introduced to the
meeting Fellow citizens, he commenced-but he
got no further. The disturbing element was still at
work, and there was AN attempt on the part OF one
individual at least 10 get up counter movement
This person gave his name as William A. Hillycr, a
lawyer Of William street. He wanted 10 address the
meeting, but NJ slenced by loud shouts of put
him out" remove him" shut up" and other like
demonstrations.
Fellow citizens, begins Capt. Marshall again.
Fellow citzens-echoes Mr. Hyer from his stand.
VOICE PROM THE SraEEr-Are you Wood G
AntiWoodf
Mr.. HILLyER-Wood.
Then followed groans and hisses; and the cries 20
put him out were renewed. This time he reno
we'd, whereat there expressed much satisfaction
CAPT. MARSHALL soxIsArEs xR. nAvxxEYEa.
Fellow citzens-said Capt Marshall for the third
time have not come here today to make speech.
I cannot make q speech. (Cries OF " TO on. Cap
tainfD But have come here today TO say few
words TO you The object OF this meeting l. " nomi
nate person 10 preside Chief Magistrate OF this
city after the expiration Of the term Of the present
one; and you want honest man. (Cries oi
"Thsts what we wantD Well, | am about
20 offer you such man, and to ak
your unanimous approval OF hm-a man to whose
name you will all respond l am sure he is a tried
mana man who IL known 10 be an hone.t man; and
man will not serve still have reason 10 believe that
he will therefore present 10 you the name OF VIM.
r. Havemeper IA Mayor.
The nomins tion was received with general ap.
pause and claning Of hands; and three cheers were
given for Mr.. Havemeyer.
Capt. MARSHALL must be understood, fellow
citizens that all par ties stand on this nomination.
VolcEs FROM rHs srREEr-Wi Havemeyer ac-
eeptl
viii.
A voicE-God grant il.