The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-24
THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN.
THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Mass Rally or the Democracy at the Ch,-
nese Assembly Rooms, % Ratlfy the No.
nnInatI0n OF MIR. Daniel f. SIckIes.


mInation OF Mr.. Daniel f.. SIckies.
One Of the largest and most enthusiastic meetings ever
yet held upon any similar occasion, assembled wcnes
day evening last the Chinese Assembly Rooms Broad
way, to raty the nomination Of the Hon D. F. sckes
the administration candidate for Congress the Third
Congressional district Shortly after half past seven
o'clock, the hour at which the meeting called an
immense OF Mr. Sckes friends and supporters,
accompanied by band Of music, and bearing banners,
torches and countless number OF who had
marched procession up Broadway from the First Ward
where the line formed gathering strength onward
rogrees poured into the building, filling 10 its utmost
capacity from floor ceiling the large and capaclous hall
n which the meeting held. The arrival OF ths pha-
anx was greeted with loud and prolonged cheering and
the nermxture Of banners torches and ransparences
gave to the already well lighted and tastefuly decorated
ball most brilliant and imposing appearance At this
me the audience numbered nearly three thousand per-
ons.
few minutes after eight O'Clock number Of gentle
men, amongst whom Mr. Sickles made appear
ance on the platform, amid renewed applause.
Mr.. WILLIAM MINER, OF the Second ward chairman OF the
Convention by which Mr.. sickles nominated called
the meeting to order, and proposed tor chairman Mr.
Richard Winnie, Of the Fifth ward who was unanimonsly
elected Hon. Daniel Mehan read large Of nam or
Vice Presidents and Secretaries, which adopted
mousy.
Mr. Jous H. WILLIAMS, Of the First ward then addressed
the meeting He stated that having had the honor 10 be
member the Convention which rendered 10 the Hon n
H. Sickcs the nomination for the Third Congressional dis
trict and ratify which they had assembled this
evening he begged leave to state behalf that Con.
venton the reasons which governed its the oc
cas'on on which the nomination made. You are all
aware, gentlemen said Mr. Williams that bos,dee Nr
Sckes, another gentleman, Gen. Hiram walor,dge.
sought nomination at the hands Of that body AT his
request he permitted TO appear IT, 70 ad
drees il and urge his claims the nomination for which
he candidate. Every courtesy was extended u,
him. he was listened to with attention and respect and at
the conclusion well arranged and elaborate address,
which confined exclusively To the advocacy of his supe
ror claims candidate and the which they
based and which am free say left
the minds OF those who listened to him on that occa-
that he was willing TO abide by the decision Of the
Convention and sustain its action that body immediate
ly after he had finished proceeded to the work before
them and after due deliberation the unanimous
conclusion To nominate the candidate OF the democracy
Of This district for Congress- the fearless and faithful sup
porter Of democratic princpesof the administration of
james BnchanaI-the Hon. Daniel f. scklcs and they
appeal TO You tonight TO sustain their action ratify
that nomination. (Cheers) And nov, gentlemen az an
expression Of the sentiments OF that Convention n TINS
connection permit me 10 oler for your consideration
following resolutions.
series Of resolutions then read by Mr. WILLIAMS,
anu on being put by the Chairman were adopted nnani
mously The resolutions endorse the policy of the nd
minstraon and the nominations made by the Democratic
state Conventon they also ratfy the NOMINATION tho
Hon Daniel T. sckes as the democratic candidate the
Third Congressional district and express cordial an
prova OF his course in Congress. The Cen. raj
Walbridge Is condemned factous opposition and in
conclusion the county and judicial nominations male al
Tammany Hall are ratified
Amidst cheers, and cries for sckes the Cha rman n
troduced
Captain RYSDERs, who with great applause
He reviewed the course OF Gen Wabrdge, whose CLAIMS
lie did not care he said what sckles had TO Wal
bridge or what Walbridge had done ckcs that was
their business The democratic party could afford 10
quarrel with either. As il had so turned on. that Mr.
Sckles in his position deemed il due himself 10 rece va
nre,nomnaton why, he the Capain) agreed with him;
and he would ask the democracy OF this district whether
not Their business 10 reromnate and re elect the
man who had the confidence Of James Buchanan and
who stood by him IN his hour Of trial CHEERS cries
Of Yes, yes When others who had deserted the de-
mocrac party, and had altered the hour Of trial. wcre
seeking nominations at the hands Of that PARTY he would
II IL was nota n
necton on James Buchanan nominate the man who
bad stood true aud faithful 10 him in every cmergepcyY
Cheer Was not their business nominate sch
mem Cheers, ana cries OF /" Certainly" with 90
i'ary "No'D w,l he agreed with them, no,wthstand-
they applied for admission into heaven dd not IN nx
they would have very good chance. Qanghtor and
nomination oi John C. Fremont, daniel sckes was the
hrm and last friend Of James Buchanan. (osd cheers
Aud would the friends Of Mr. buchanan deser, Tor snrh
man III. Bu,hanans frcndy mo, MOI No, ho knew
they would not, would be a reflection on Mr. Buchanan
not a. recect Daniel =. Scklcs paper rsprcscutinc
iactous minority IN this district ate the election of
man who was mere sIuater IN this city (or his aci ,aI
residence ~ 10 Washingionl against the party who had
been born and bred here Heaven help James HI. hanan
he had to rely such friends that fCnesrr IIc
capt Rynders) the Daiiy Ns,c Il was no mend
oi james Buchanan wanted did 70 cheat the de-
mocrats Of the Third district Of member o Congress
who had invariably stood by and unferngy supported
James buchanan lie Captain x had no desire " have
anything but Kind feelings between himself and General
Walbridgr for, so far AZ lac knew he and enera had
a frrut
compelled him 10 state the truth, the truth e would
state on an ocasion such hs when though thai IL
democrats supported stump candidate they would pre-
vent the success a. the party aud defeat Objects Gen
Waihrge had characterized tho supporters of tie reguas
nominee shoulder hit,crs and strikers Now this
was very nngratsfu IN the General for his SUCCESS had
always been due a. STRIKERS" he e pleased 10 r.ll
them 80 too, walbrigc had called his opponents one
seekers Now, IN the Of all that was true xas
ever any who had sauatied M the CIV az S
York who was much of once seeker a. General
Hiram waondge' (chccrs and cries of "So.') No, he
nt "A flH ssla l. 4tU.Nf.
took of evncng hs appreciation of the services o those
whose SUPPORT mainly helped hm INTO otuce to Willy
aud stf fnatxe them striker Atcr some further
remark The Captain withdrew, amid loud cheering
Mr sieNits was next introduced by the Chairman amid
President and fellow citzens tender you my sincere
thanks for the complimentary and cordial manner n
wheh yon have received my nomination when
submitted 20 you u night, and or the nnanmlly and
thusasIn with which you have ratified a. II = the first
occason ON which have hal tho opportunity to meet my
constituents bad tho receive al your hands
triumphant majority the celebrated PresiIen al cam.
paEn ~ 1856 came before you then the representa-
tive the principles of the democratic party and asked
your votes and asked your confidence support upon
the pledge that your representative Washington
would stand by The administration of yosr choice and tho
Of the other had designated lhe standard
bearer - the democracy ~ he Union pledged you my
faith and honor that would stand hy Chief Magis.
traie, James Buchanan-tc that wogld sustain
hun 90 far ~ my humble abilities would permit IA pre.
serving domcti tranquility and promoting prosperity at
hcme, and N maintaining unsullie, and anmpaircd inc
honor ~ the rcpnblc abroad Cheers Tie couvcn.
tons q The democratic party or this ds,ric-your repre-
scntatv's, elected by you-havc reviewed my course
and have done me the honor your 10 say that
deserved at the hands OF the democracy nomination ard
have nressnted me again FOR your sunragcs CHEERS
and cries ~ |" And yon will be elected. 100. % (
accept the po-iton--f accept with all It's re-
sIousbiItIcs and hs honors and I can only on.r
70 you N the future the condition u your
SUPPORT That shall IA the future the past stand ny
ne rn, pies q ths democratic party anl sustain tho
administration which you have placed POWER ~ sup
port them (thecrs) Fellow citizens the oppo-
sne Isrtiss have Ss YET placed candidate q nomlna-
uon and therefore even would be proper under other
crcunst tances holding the position that do 10 indulge IN
any uricisms uon my opponents their having pl ed
any candidate a. yet N the field renders impossible TOR
n his time 10 discuss the positions of the opposition
- Tar - Their nominees are concerned But met
a the threshold by gentleman ella mlng occupy the
position Of democratic candidatc-the gentleman who
has already been referred TO- and whose claims have
bscn 80 adequst ~ discussed by my friend Capt Rynd.
- he = the only candidate yet ia the field who
challenges your votes against me viii not ne impruper
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