The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-25

sonsthe Regulars are remarkably respectable looking
for attracted by the political and musical
inducements, but for large hall the attendance ap
peared TO be rather slim.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. George c. Genet
at about eight O'Clock and Dr. stephen Hasbrouck Of the
Ejgtb ward, was chosen Chairman
The Of the usual number Of Vice Presidents and
Secrearetwo Of each from each wardwerc read and Of
course approved Of While the names were being read
ward organization entered the with banner
bearing the names OF the peoples choice for Comptroller
and Almshouse Governor, and transparencies with the
NOTICES
PLAYED OFT,
VIZ WILL CARRY THE DAY,
y. DECK
RUSSELL
BOUND
The following report from the Committee on Nomina-
tons was read by the Chairman Of the Committee and
was afterwards adopted
REPORT.
The committee entrusted with The duty Of selecting
0dates be supported for the Offices OF Comptroller and
Governor Of the Aimshouse beg leave TO report
That they have given to the snhlae. ttlaeir most
consideration Conscious that their places should
be filed by citizens Of undoubted integrity and capacity
who would command only the confidence of the demo-
cratic Masses but also Of the people at large they
appreciation Of the responsibility,
For the office Of Con.ptrolor we know that no one
should be nomnat VINO did possess qualifications Of
higher order man those which usually appertan the
me Politician We resolved to present none such, know
ing that for an office Of such great responsibility and du
ties, the public demanded only talent and character
Of higher grade but integrity aud rmness beyond sus-
picion reproach. With this belief selected in the
first instance Mr. James T. Souiter with an intaton at
the time that he would accept the office For the
set forth in the accompanying letter he reluctantly
compelled TO decline
LETTER OF JAMES 4. soUTrER.
To yesrs BAR, wmsoS AID orHr,is CossIrrrx'-
ed % decline the sion Winch you have rendered me- 10
ss SO % e q $ @ q my Ss SSs s &
may claim the ambition O man certainly post
said Q be second 70 none IN the city aud
hdsnce Of MI Of The community Ability 81 the highest
order and integrity Of The sterne mould are he chief requ
ow citizens win support no man shAteve may be his party
uons Having iss view Of he oce for which yoa have
dered me nomination becomes me TO express my hearty
fellow citizens Thoe organ % you are ar % that shall eyer eel
proper should assign the which oblge
decline your domination, and 10 for obeetsars,
because s due % you and your secondly
Old Tamany who have cntrescd accept your nonna
pR py MY s ss = 5 %
abors Of that oce and that caud not consistently leave
present position without detrment 70 interests which am
Stisnlon q my health my duty present
this may say Is almost my sole Other considera
ions might give way public v ready
usn quite ..Il.eed From INQUIRY. ,ha could -,
form them there without serious injury to already I'm
lest i may be supposed that decline the nomination be-
cause from oid ranmany, pleasure
sess Seem adequate o The aass Of compsnisr ssoa
have cordially responded 10 call and che.rfuy offered
% x services % my ''" Jhs
Stil carrying our determination present
not Of this class again convened and canvasscd the
we selected which confident cannot be i'm
pesehsd whether ssnsdsred pessona,y &c po1scSy We
peculiar pride in s1erng Mr. Russell candidate for
Comptroller. Having for many years participated
Of this city. cvincing at all times great executive
and business talent, we are satisfied that, though
not 20 well known in financial circles rs Mr.. Sout
he yet possesses all that gcnemans qualifications,
including thorough knowledge of accounts and practical
acquaintance with finance Without blemsh upon his
personal character, aud without indeed, having ever
evinced any OF The instincts which unfortunately an
those who have had long service the city government
challenge Tammany Hall TO tho most critical compar
sou of the merits of cur respective candidates.
Carrying out the same TO Fitness la the Office 81
Governor of the Amshouse we have been equally fortu
nate IN being able 70 offer tho name Of James Lyman Of
h u can be truly said that long and well spent life
IN midst, which has been devoted 10 the honest pur
suit of mechanical industry without receiving the
slightest slander attack any proof Of integrity and
rec,;ude he indeed the right man for the right place
Prom early boyhood 10 ripe manhood he has passed hs
days arduous toll and in the practice of all the kindly
relations of exemplary citizenship With the advantage
70 assume the duties of an Office which require bcnevo
cncc Of disposition, acquaintance with the wants OF
the poor, and stern integrity not TO b. impaired
by the possession Of Official power. Having thus
briefly stated the personal character Of candidates.
have only 70 add that democrats, and firm and
unnchng advocates Of the great principles Of beloved
rarty they are beyond reproach. Deeply imbued with
the necessity Of reform In the councils OF the Old Wgwam
and confident that the bold, defiant action which VIC
assume .s indispensable In procuring this change, they
like ourselves, believe that there Is other course
consistent with the future permanent welfare Of the party
and with self respect No longer willing that tho party
organization shall reflect only the interests and peeudces
of the thirteen Sachemsa the Board Of Trustees o the
secret close corporation Of Tamany Society shall govern
the honest masses who vote the democratic tcket-we
are resolved W continue our opposition until freed from
dangerous an olgarchy, which is destructive the
prosperity q the party as y y repagnan 70 tho simplest
preccpts Of democratic government
We ask Tor tho people representation In nominating
vcnons ask the abolition Of the exclusive control OF
society not responsible 70 the people, numbering in all
ess than three hundred and fty votes msdo up OF
pubcans Know Nothings and bogus democrats. and W ,
ask the election Of the traitors and ngrates who dali
prostuting political rights 70 their own selfish inte
rests. When these obtained the democratic party
will once its wonted energy and powerful
attitude. We offer Cor adoption the following
RESOLUTIONS.
s as 40 O the double Ss p Re ecs n %
cheme and also o. sevane 10 higher standard thsn now
ioweysI painful % ccarss 4 lndsgsndsn. action and bow
feel oser .sy q rssore T peace Sa and nss %
ss sonns, . e ss parry and redeem from entire demo
dssroy forcs ss socs = q P Ta%say open o
pfupr recognition OF popular element
the making % nominations; 70 ignore tyranny
srupnous clique Of officials who
from ssisns o. political importance the bues and rowdies
who are IN consequence creeping Into
Resolved, That the condition our chy government de-
uands the immediate acton of the people s present weak
dured From s chief executive head the hurnhest sbor
dnsie, there appears % be OF energy even Il there be
s % .s dc sD oRd %nsV Ss r We % ss
of the Finance Department but e
management of Nh whole from he Mayors once I, he COZ
porsdon Attorneys ONCE How long outraged people viii
submit " hese repeated rernainst be them
make effort Al the ballot boz
ofhe vigilance intelligence and integrity which once seaa~d