The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-03

oioeh ~ was ana over
hung by one larger than the rest, displaying in huge
characters the words
THE FRIENDS
GENERAL HIRAM WALBRIDGE
Shortly after O'Clock the First Ward Democratic
Association marched in procession TO the PLATFORM headed
by Robnson's Brass Band and bearing transparences
torches and banners Upon their arrival they gave
chocaHnd tiger for General Walbridge in the most en-
thusiastlc manner.
General walbridgc acknowledged the compliment with
thanks and after the election Of chairman and secretary
the first speaker introduced He was Gov Price, Of
New Jersey After expressing his highest approval the
mode they had adopted to express their sentiments
point out the whom they would desire TO represent
them in the council OF the nation, he spoke Of General
Wabridge as their selection in the most stterng terms
and wound up with an eloquent appeal in his behalf.
There three enthusiastic cheers given at the con-
clusion Of the speech, and they were succeeded
by cries for Walbridge. General wabridge announced
however, that be waiting for the arrival
OF deputat on from the Fifth ward before he would ad
dress them, stating at the time, that he felt
rous Of aiiordng all his friends an opportunity Of
hearing him together. loud checrs)
Colonies BRACKET and HEssEsssY then made some short
remarks the rights and power of the democracy
the deputaton from the Fifth ward arrived and were
ceved with three cheers.
The call for ''Wabridge" now continuous and uni.
versai The meeting had increased TO vast proportions
several thousand people pressing round the platform
The GENERAL now assembled the table which stood upon
the rostrum and attempted speak deafcnng cheers
however prevented him for several minutes but he az
length proceeded in sonorous voice and commanding
STYLE and after addressing the meeting length upon
the policy OF federal administration extending the
dsmembered and disorganzed republic of Mexico tho
curty afforded by protecorate whenever the citizens
Of that country should evnce desire secure the as
s,ance Of the government Of the United states and that
The Al
tween this city and our Pacific demanded
dtonal protection to the lives and property Of
engaged in the pursuits Of lawful commence through
the Central American States; and that il was the die
tate OF sound judgment rendered imperative a variety
QUESTION Of Cuba whenever il could effected by that
fair and honorable dealing which shond always charac
terze the intercourse Of enlightened States General Wal
bridge proceeded as follows
The relation and his
OF the most important character II IL therefore always
that the constituent should be fully whatever
opinions may be cherished public public messures
by hoss iar popular favor The asefansss 81 the
tent Of the confidence rsposed by them in him Representa-
ali his duties who edeavos become familiar with the
growing necessities Of great commercial people To under
prosperity Who seeks devise The requisite LEGISLATION that
no nc to any sSp Of the Soans
sponabi than Tint which pertains the proper discharge
simply for the requisite numerical population by law
srsed led Of he Is advance by w s and
or to ctard by u advised and
constituency Int be exercises also important influence
patriotic own growing necesses of our country
20 rapidly expanding constantly demand new add
order o. events which Improvement in every depart,
,arss aid q ssSaiar npers ~ Demand doyernens
IKE naya S sase, sssd SUI They too must either i'd
decay That esaon however ran only enduring which
md q sasy ~ . sSasssi ossanss a'a whepsssr ss
IN rsoge ssn ian . rsccssi,s y he federal
timed they Will presen, the spectacle q PEG
sometimes danger that IA the heat aud excitement Of
and .Ss psy Swpr P broad e. a nson
legislation by which alone our permanent prosperity can he
that the ccnrazine Influences ~ power the federal capt
may II sysds r Of the rights
fearful tendency or the accumulation of power a. the capital
absorbng yet frequently so impercepabic as 70
e,esre osseTysuCn until some nsran wrong = ed
The people 70 declaration Of their rights ETERNAL
nation destined 70 exercise ultimate control either for
Eooa ~ et OYER his requires The sSsnasd pre-
the independent states and Of the people blended
siuon represenys principle In order 10 Secure
a n @ ee ~ ira y which n
country your representative must Omen trace the line Of de-
state and e-s nssnaSie rights su retained by
=. people sPoa o. G,.hi and correct y these
ans s n s s sn STAT.
mems depends the entire problem involved ceraiive
system while your b, the sIponen, -
and owes obligations to the residue Of her sister state.
discharge :" which he interests o ali pO are '1S
and secured Our complex and beautiful system Of
and is Ssr S PS !"
ment 81 modern tines H. Continuance depends apon
ne lo. psror@anse o Al ns appropriate psr. ION,
government, equilibrium mus, BE- nsinined b. avert
a the. eo Sss Ss s NJ s s 90
howsyer srea, cen perPenac our institutions 4 ever the
boundaries q our Territorial limits until We
until they I'd s ovsrburensa popnia,on II the orr
entail world our uxurani fields continue % Yield their
:sss%a.sa poai :y.s% must ss' fs i've
sess WA, Te srs Amefn.n e'eens as Wen =. citizens 2,
YUKON can never sr f.iihfuI . II. naive STATE
tween The people and The recognized they
sSs p G ae essr ss s" s ss IN s
rcsponshfy IF Their adrnsnniion. The growth and
srewh AND propsr x q Whole unoS sSd se sa@ me
ratio a., he country has srandsd and r9speTed 80 has this
per centrc during tiny years evident
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Already our shipping interest exceeds that Of other city
sent rganic proportions crceed By our Internal trade
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the state have placed before he people fhs fan state %
receive The support Of every
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occupies h.r legitimate position IN the democratic column ami
Presidential election ~ eighteen hundred sixty General
Walhrdpe enthusiastically spplauded throughout ard
retiring vocerously cheered The democratic candidate
for Congress.
During the delivery Of his address the speaker was
ever and interrupted by cheers and other bursts
Of popular enthusiasm Al the conclusion there was
end Of huzzas cheers and tigers for General Wabrdgc
When they had partially subsidized the speaker
dcfnanded--Are you willing that should be MONT
mated 10 represent your voice in Ccngress2 and
was responded to by an unanimous and ringing
eyes" from the thousands by whom he
rounded He then spoke some complimentary words,
and retired amid enthusiastic burst Of cheering.
Colonel CARR then addressed the multitude for a few
minutes and the meeting adjourned. While lasted
IL was cnvcncd by music firing of rockets and displays
Of other fireworks well alternate speaking and
cheers. The deputaton from the Fifth ward, with their
band and transparenccs, then escorted General Wal
bridge 70 the Astor House. where he entered followed Ivy
ringing cheers