The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-13
THIRD DISTRICT.

Hiram Wabrdge being present.
The Convention called together at hafpast seven
VIM. Miner, Of the Second ward, being called to preside
From the First ward two of delegates admitted
and each allowed to present their claims, which
fnay resulted in rejecting the delegates headed by John
pmon.
During the above time the delegates favorable to Mr.
Wa,bridgs were outside and, with their friends
anxousy awaiting the result Of the contest Of the First
Nard delegates.
While the Convention in session large number of
the friends Of General Walbrdge assembled about the
room in which it convened, and in and around the
building They evidently in a great majority, as
apparent from the unanimous manner in which they
supported his claims to the nomination. They had deter
mined that he should have opportunity Of addressing
the Convention determination, it is sufficient to say, in
which they completely successful. sad that
he would not be heard, and that the Convention had
resolved excluding him. but his friends insisted his
having opportunity Of stating tho circumstances under
which he had consented t0 withdraw from the Con-
gressonal struggle 1885, when he resigned in favor Of
the present member OF Congress from the Third Con
gressonal district Soon after the organization Of the
Convention Gen. Walbridgc was informed that they
really to hear him. The General having entered The room
addressed the Convention follows, and was heard
Throughout the whole OF his remarks with the most res
pcctful attention.
Alter thanking the Convention for the kindness they
had extended to him in allowing him to appear before
Nem 70 yBdcae the circumstances under which, in 1856,
year will be necessary to briefly trace the
political history OF the district since lS4S when the demo
eraey OF that district il common with the democracy OF
the country, were defeated in the Presidential contest
n lS48 the district composed of the FIRST Second
Third, Fourth ani Fifth wards In the Congressional
test that year four candidates named-the Hon Mr.
Eicoll, The Hon. Mr. Hart and the Hon Judge Mccarthy
The partay OF generous friends had also named in
that connection After several sessions my
voluntarily withdrawn and gave 10 the nominee an
earnest and cordial support In 1850 another contest
arose, but was not candidate yet gave 10 Mr. Hart
thp thaan data hfat In Tho
hict Convention gave to me a unanimous nomination.
though the prospect OF democratic triumph in the dis
tct had greatly changed since the Fourth ward with its
large democratic majority had been withdrawn and the
Eighth ward with its then whig majority had been united
70 The district Our friends however, rallied; we went
INTO the contest with hearty and determined zeal
democratic administration TO be called into power
the first since the passage Of the compromise measures,
in which Clay Webster and other distinguished statesmen
cordially united with the democracy restoring the
Try rcpose. We successful, and invested
with the confidence OF the Third Congressional district,
with large majority In 1854 the district passed into
the hands OF the opposition, when the Hon. Guy H. Peon
was elected. In 1855 the then pending presidential
struggle exercised the whole country In this Third
district difficulty that threatened To result IN the
loss Of this district 10 the democracy. convention OF
worthy, intelligent democrats had placed the Hon Mr. d.
D. Siekles IN nain'aton another convention Of equally
worthy democrats had unanimously placed my name be
rc tho issues involved ana the doubtful nature OF the
result caused the greatest socudc on the part OF the
democracy that not single district be lost Many Of oa
best friends only this city but from the state also
from various parts the Unson had expressed 10 m
desire the differences in the district
healed mpcllcd by public considerations and desire 10
sd IN ,somot.ug the success party which
devoted BY sympathy and conviction determined 70 con
mutual friend boh Of Mr. scics and mysca had m
tcrcsscd himself in seeing any arrangement could be
cncctcd by which the district would not be lost TO the
democracy What the nature Of that agreement was
beet pdgc by the letters which submit your
consideration. The General here read the following let
ters-
No. ls WALL srerrr Nkw YoRx. July ., isas.
MT DEAR sRin compliance with The REQUEST contained in
dersndins time o The occurrence enclose herewith
ss aud yoar-cI pending he is siss". ia
GENERA asIs aiI., mn.s CO noaAsay New
A,s meeting between ar y ssIis. and We IIlrso wal
bridge my room this morning made The distinct
se,san,,ng lswssa ,sese sseti.a.a. Il, ,s
Third District giving all
That w sscs is to make all proper acknowledgements
That Mr. schcs does contemplate being
election that district, contingency should
sss nSy 2, rendern: &c % IS ar b. BIS po
.suIss Tor Nj 40 nsmS,qs e. r
not be candidate unless with The eouscn; e Mr. wns,as
,Thcse are placed here to show tina, the above
named in Il. and stated 70 be correct GEO. W BREGA
This arrangement voluntarily acccdcd tho pur-
pose have stated, Get neither The remaining nominee
any of his friends a solitary farthng Is, however. +.
cost me tho dspleasurc of many end generous
friends, but imagined that their disappointment wvu!d
doubt there ted a. 10 the success ot TIE democracy ~
that district. How was viewed by tho democracy of
The city ict .he prooecdnss which there ,ransrrea bear
witness ! read you The Official report Of the proceed
ings After the Union Convention had assembled
composed of fy delega,es-fon. O. G. Birnard being Ia
the chair had tho honor Of addressing the Convention
follows
Grsrs.s.in syery pOss orgsnlr',sgn 10 whsre i'noT,
ofsnmss happen iha snbordnats and pcrsoaai eon.ae
sCus may. 6Ierfere for = time = ini~rrur, ne &C.
cmbnrrasses the action Of the Democratic masses
: know Ton you ihai my narnc was aaaninosy brought
6rwari BY one q .6e convention. usal aow cea.
Mesn. ANA paiIlo,s lado..- =. hi
sno.ssd liz n'sEry snd s "o PsssS .a'pnog's % ~ S
.h condition Of Affairs persisted mus, inevabIy rcsa
aiso admitted thai eae two conventions fairly represent
su'I., dsmer.sy q ,hs di;,rc 7 !. resds .csnowsged
.e that ,s mos, desirsble result be attained have there
a sn I e @ s % s & @ BY 20 a
are rs aprrc.hns he srss, sSa.,s,lonsl s 'rnsg.
policy bc pursued admniraiion Of general gov
ssd ess a ~ Srsss@ H." besss dem,y s, p" sf
% a . = we . essr The sSS Ny nsns ann ersors
earne~t aud energetic enertLas 10 augment that majority
coming administration Of James Buchanan and John q
What Mr ssokles though, at that time will be dcduced
from the remarks he submitted that occasion,-
MI sicsles followed aud saaNr President gentlemen
.gssecs sngn % sron he psccssdsss s. which
nee for Congress Gentlemen the democracy of the Third
fnsye drct and friends evervwhsrs will M,
unn,indfu oi use manly and psrotc conduct of
General Walbrdse' M. lnns,nre of our political
eoursr has removed whatever doubts may ex.e3
.. 70 the -ucce-- of he Democratic candidate for Con
grcss his district Up the present moment although
have placed by unawArd circumstances IN
Teal and the canvass has ngulay free from those
ssperiies which pecu characterize the nterncCne
Hcts that unavofdaby arise within parties We
Join hands In frank and cordial reconcia,n sti recce
that while he confied the banner " the de
srocrscy our district he enduring place IN the
affections Of those who regard She Of the democrats
party vital 10 the and prosperity of the republic The
eocrsdc party generous and grateful party % hsc who
make personal sacrifices FOR It's always cheshes
warm regarto those who contribute 10 ~ fortunes nj this
monen when many patriotic hearts yearr for s triumph,
and when endless the republic
eieai Nat gallant and noble party will yield s largest coua
nave thus gwen you, Resemen, what Mr. Sickes
Thought on that occasion-a feeling that believe
shared by TIE democracy of that district The convention
equally strong and decided
An. Nwc auIx tas.m