The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-02
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the other in the hall above and while the barroom tho
democratic spirits would sink zero in the hall proper
IT would be at fever heat
Al six O'Clock The democracy, harmonious In q common
nope and common fear, began 10 assemble. The
bafroom was filled, ~ was also the room,
where cohmttees wont TO meet Some Of
the old familiar faces were present. Others werc
unaccosntbly absent Tom Dunlap, for years the
democracy has been cared for under his auspices was
present with Daniel Delevan Grand sachem Of the
TammaDy Society, who on this character
ised by a bilious grandeur. But most of the leaders
were est. Captain Rynders whose chaste
rhetoric and enchanting oratory have often mar
shaled the hosts into ono harmonious body, was
not there, having gone over to the enemy. A
melancholy man. whose attention was called n the fact
said that "there but Rynders and federal pap
was his profit" The Sage Of Boomingdalo absent
he being engaged in looking after the adermanc
turns, for which position he Is asprant The returns
from the Second and Third wards small aorities
for Temann, was wet blanket The announcement that
but the Sixth with 900 for Wood revived hope and nu
merous draughts were made upon the sympathetic lager
The hall was opened at ten minutes to seven O'Clock,
and there rush Of the nntcrrfcd up stairs leaving
amisanthropc individual in the counting over
his figures with evident dsrelsh But spirits revived
under the inspiration of the reported
maorites from the democratic wards. Good feeling eer
vcsced in excellent style, and everybody who had no
money WAS ready to bet any amount ON Mayor Woods
election, with takers. But a reaction TOOK place,
as reactions will take place, and hopes sank
into democratic boots by unavorable news only 10 be
raised again by announcements favorable Hope,
however, continued active in the Hall until IL became
known that defeat was inevitable, though fear prepon
derated in the barroom below.
At O'Clock DANIEL +. DEIEyAN appeared the ros-
rum and called the meeting to order. He said
Brother Democrats Three cheers for Dan Dclevan and
cry OF "What is your manner? You ask my namcY
Il is Dcevan Cheers for Delevanl We have met here
this evening according to time honored usages to
hear the reports of the election from the different wards
OF our city You are all aware, my fellow democrats
isms Of the day against but believe that great
standard bearer OF the democracy Is elected loud
cheers) We may be defeated by the sms (No sir ree)
but IL we are, my democratic brothers, not
quered. We will not be conquered. We be con-
quered c'No, sir, neverD We have never had in the
political history OF the democratic party fight that has
been important to the democracy of this city az il has
been at this last election and the democracy shown
strength and their devotion to the great
principles in the manner in which they have turned
back the tide of battle upon enemies Brother demo-
cras we have had at this election everything resorted
TO defeat All the isms have been combined and
have had men in our ranks, who when they found
that they could not defeat u.s. they have combined with
the black republicansm, Know Nothngism, and every
other ism-Wall street sms and all cloud cheers and
laughter and three groans for the traors We do not
think for moment that standard bearer defeated,
brother democrats All have to dois 10 wait patiently
and gee the returns, and think that before leave
your hearts will be gladdened by hearing that democratic
principles still in the ascendant In the city of New
York hree cheers for Fernando Wood and groans for
Temann) shall propose as your chairman on his
oason young active and efficient democrat Mr. Genet
who has been on the ticket with Fernando Wood,
and is elected, have every reason TO hope that
Fernando Wood Is cloud cheersl
Mr.. Genet took the stand amid the applause OF tho
assembled democracy. lie said
Brother Democrats-We meet here tonight as has been
stated by Mr. Dcevan for the purpose OF receiving the
returns Of the different wards in reference to the election
which has taken place oday, and which We hope and be-
eye has resulted in the success Of standard bearer
Fernando Wood. (Three cheers for Woody Fellow de-
mocras have the good fortune to be the ticket
with him and do believe that ! am elected (cheers1
and that Fernando Wood is also elected; and If you
remain here for short time you will get the returns and
share with me the Joy on learning that he Is elected by
handsome majority. c'That's t) will state that the
Third ward returns have already arrived The Third
ward Is the stronghold Of whggcry and black republican
ism and has given only majority for Daniel
f. Tiemann; whereas from 500 to 900 majority was
pected. Uoud cheers and sepulchral groans for Tie
man1 And they have failed in their stronghold what
must he their success in the other wardsS will in
trodace 70 you General Follctt member Of tho Canal
Board who Will address you until the returns come in
Mr.. FoIEIT took the stand and had proceeded far
"Felow democrats, when Mr.. peieyan announced that
the returns for the sixth ward had arrived-(three
net announced that the Sixth ward bad given
2,2o0 majority for Fernando Wood loud and
protracted cheers in which enthusiastic young demo
cra Knocked lamp over the reporters table. Qoud
cries OF "Ordcr, order, y
fellow democrats by accident but am IN rammany Hall
for the purpose Of meeting you, for anticipate 20
many Joyous faces who have passed through one Of those
ordeals which show the omnpotcnce tho power and tho
force Of the democratic hosts Of the city of New YorE
! live in what Is called the rural districts,
but always does me good-as has many occasions
TO meet my democratic friends Tammany Hall (At this
point Coroner Connery approached the desk strokng
classic beard. and evincing deal OF compacency with
himself and the democracy presently A. the election
the democracy went into the contest man and the
result a success Tho contest in which you have
been called upon to act 10 result in rebuke Of your
masters in Albany-the black republican party-and
am sorry TO say 'ha, many OF those whom had hereto
fore looked upon democrats have gone tho
ranks Of the black republican party. They have been
called democrats by friends, but whether they have been
really democrats Mt heart OF not cannot say, (Throo
groans for Scklos and John McKeon) There are men
who nave grown fat upon your hyor-f not from your
haDdF from the hands of those whom you have elected
and placed high in office the United states government
getting Office under the general administration, and living
and fattening upon the spois OF the democratic party
They have gone whore trust they will remain hope
you will never have fellowship with them again (Ssver)
The contest you have through TO be doubt
All contests are in doubt until we know the result.
UauRhter But have doubt myself OF the result Of
the democratic ticket this city and Of your great lead
er. Fernando Wood. (Three cheers) No IN your
city, this imporan. exgcncy, has thrown himself
the breach fearlcssly resist the cncroachmeus
upon yonr muncipal rights than Fernando Wood cbats
so') Honor due TO him for that, and have no doubt
the democracy have done their duty him who has done
moro than hs duty to you u every man in the demo
cratic party has done his whole duty there doubt of
the result of the contest TO day hree groans for God
frey Gunther II s not necessary TO night 10 into
them well / You have met here 10 night y SDn.
graduate another upon OF the magnificent
mocracy OF New York Cheers They say 70 you that
this contest againsta man, and that an opponent
placed against Mayor Wood who s no party
10 call Of your forces and by that get of
the great city OF Ne~ York. If they gain this contest
will not only be felt in the city of New York but tho
State and throughout the whole Union For tho Revolu
non, you must recolec that though pure and holy as
the cause. there Benedict Arnods, and
that herca scklcs Mckcons and Guuther(goans)
men who viii not stand by you. u you ever receive
them the democratic hosts you must make them do
penancea long penance-more than is required In tho
Methodist church. (auEhter) My friends, am nd In
the habit of making speeches and have been in hopes
that would come in that might close. I think
they will in soon, and that they will be such you
can congratulate yourselves upon. Three cheers for
Fernando Wood and grnans for Sirkcls)
A Mr. Follctt closed his remarks messenger came 10
with partial returns from one Of the wards indicating de-
mocratc majority in tho ward They received with
loud cheers
hut Coroner Connery being discovered the oor tho
speakers stand, loud calls for "Connery mere wade
The Coroner responding TO the call took his position on
the rosrum. He removed his gloves with characters
tic grace and elevated his front hair until assumed ~
normal position. These prelminaries being accomp she'd
Dr CosNgRy addressed the meeting a. follows
haze