The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-17
Address or the Anti-Tammany Democracy

ana tue General Commttee Wheh Hoe VI fi"y
evening, cordially endorsed the sentiments il contained
II will be that the anti Tsmmany democracy will not
nominate any candidate for the coming November cleo
ton unless some peculiarly obnoxious person should be
put up For the present they will maintain state Of
mastery inactivity but will make themselves felt at the
coming charter election in December
FELLOW prNocRATe--
In establishing antagonist organizations TO the rule now
governing Tammany Hall. were actuated by desire
70 reclaim party Of this city from rapid de-
cay and destruction. We had no other object Attached
always its principles and po@y, and knowing that
without the confidence of the could subsst,
resolved upon this course as the only way to save 70
,he democracy Of the State nation With these feel
ngs for this object committees organized
and notwithstanding the vast official patronage Of the
men who have immediate control Of Tamnlany Hall which
has been largely increased by the offices Of the
city government-pocured by them as the reward OF
political perhdy-we have at this time the most
powerful and compact combination Of voters ever formed
here Tor any purpose. Thus, while Tammany Hal has
lost thousands Of independent. supporters who have here
ofoIc stood by sides many bard fought contest
and has now little left Of the masses and reflects
only the interests ana preudces of its leaders and their
dependents and expeetant our association can point 70
lists of tens OF thousands OF enrolled members who do
not hold office and who would not accept IL rendered
Therefore we claim 20 represent the democratic party OF
New York, and In the have concluded to take
with reference To the coming November election VIC
yield nothing Of this claim but Influenced by consdc
tons paramount those which divide from Tam
many Hall concerning they do, the welfare aud pros
pcry Of the national administration and the great demo
cratic party Of the State and nation.
Not the less hostile to the rule OF an interruptions
oety the destnes OF our beloved party, we intend to
show in good time our appreciation Of this evil and sub
init for the decision Of the people the question whether
regularity constituted by the name Of building owned
by inqasioral clcse corporation whether the
ganizaton regular which reflects the voice Of majority
OF the democratic votes The only question now s
when this issue shall be presented. Shall be At the
election in November, at the election in December
At the former shall be called upon to vote for
didates for national and State as well as FOR county
officers whilst at the latter election none but local
charter officers be elected In deciding therefore,
il will be well to keep this difference TO the character
of the officers be voted for al each election in
view and in this connection weigh well the oonsc-
qucnccs Of division at election involving interests
which may affect the Of the national democratic
party 1890 besides hazardng at this time the strength
OF the national administration and the recovery OF the
State. We should look at the whole field, and the proba
bic result of action abroad, taking comprehcn
sve glance than the immediate contest with the Sachcms
OF Tammany. We democrats-nationa democrats
and sincere believers in the doctrne that by the
maintained and the blessings Of our republican in
stitutons he preserved. To ensure this
should avail ourselves OF the present ausPlcioas
should be accomplished now, will stand firm in the
next great national struggle for the maintenance Of the
Unon Can afford 20 leopard this prospect By locl
DIVISION which, from its very nature, must have in
furious infiuenceY Wo must elect the democratic State
ticket and hence suffer domestic grievance 10 Offer the
least obstruction TO "a consummaton so deyouty 10 be
The people of the city Of New York have felt keenly
the effects OF black republican msrule in this State
They desire the repeal OF the infamous enacments which
that party has fastened upon them within the past three
that great good Again we have recently wtacss Cd
deadly struggle between the President Of
choice and odious combination Of his enemies 10
ihwar hs patriotic for the restoration of peace
the disturbed councils OF the country. We have
In that struggle how essential are reliable votes IN Con
gress Shall again subject hm TO annoyance By per
mtng the return Of either open foes OF domestic oppo
TO the House OF Representatives. Can We Call
selves his friends II from overlook duty
10 his administration by giving the congressional support
which he has right 10 demand in view Of another pro
babe critical period the domestic AMI foreign arais &c
the nRtionf We know thie. lie cannot depend
his subordnates in TAmmany Hall Recent events
have shown this beyond u doubt To that fiction
e cannot louk with any confidence FOR aid securing the
recovery OF the state the election Of sound democrats
10 Congress Indeed II Is With them taat the real danger
hes The official patronage leaders 2osscss wI
BILE tftm 10 poll vote far greater than their own egt
mate strengh-arge ocgh, u - feared, TO divide the
party and thus lose the state Congressional and Assem-
bly, tickets Bent upon retaining their III gotten hold OF
the Tammany machinery We Know from experiences tha'
they will sacrifice the NATIONAL and stat interests Tor their
own local advantage Ia The election next month they
VIII be wiling 10 sell out the democratic State ticket,
candidates Tor uengrcss ana o,ss no ,no
ticket, by which 70 frop up their tostering power
Shall give them excuse for 50 GopgY Shall we Vt
them their struggle ouvotc county candidates.
bargain with The Know Nothings and republicans og sip
port fr that ucketi Shall thus rick the reelection of
those members Of Congress who patriocaly stoId by
James Buchanan in the dark periods Il the late sesou
CougressY shall hazard the election of the
dccgatcs the Assembly when ny their ioss may
osc an opportunity 10 repeal the oious laws OF 1887 in
cluding the Metropolitan Police lawY In December
such considerations VIII cmoarrass us That election VII
be exclusively for city charter occrs like our sc
with the Sa.hcms g be entirely and altogether local
Why not sete then and have fair and free
nght for these reasons, fellow democrats, think
cont0versy must he postponed for ia. election of
scemb,r, when be freed from the outside Ques-
tons 10 which refer. A. that election we shall
ticket In November propose to make
county ticket but 80 ccpGne separate action only
TO those Congressional and Assembly districts where the
Tammlny party shall nominate unreliable In those
land there already sev.ra) shall take mn
aic measures TO present tor suffrage prons II unques
anabIc fdcay To the administration and 70 tho prnr.
stand rm and adhere closely b. their Organization. We
shall ngh Tammary December under fayora.
BILE auspices than now, with fuii confidence IN tr'
umph which shall forever crnguish the little remaining
prestige az the old wigwam.
Resolved That tho forth the accompany
county noinaucrs 70 he appointed At e election - he he'll
Rcsol,e Cd, shall omit making nominations of canii.
das for tonersss ami sssemhymen, sns.p n t-e ds
unreliable democrats opponents of The rational sdnnra
Resolved Tha, in cases ike those referred 70 in Ia last reao
luton ie embers ~ the two General Committees regulars
camnilss. .s meet oa sssray s net ss eSnssniioa
yu-sds M orins FOR - rlrcSn m II delegate. 70 % nsmas,ar
on'rnuon which eons. nao sh.l meet on ~sln.ssy zsh
Resolved That measure. taken rr~ ih for the calling
and oseror 81 he simshoase aud tar Sc calling q Alder
y ennsa,ss iS aasrmen osnesn sns .asn ohr sha
VIZ ss are e DC yqne a :. nc shar,sr e ;. ball
empowered and dried % appoint special comInlee u
nom TIE Peoples Committee 20 prepare 's cal
nsAsed that The chair shall appoint -pe,si ecu
m-e OF persons esist- the truth of allie
G ns a. hs ward oTsanilaons hey reeTs.en q
the .nd that measures may be sen TO res ons.yes any
Regulars tho l4h October isss, and by the nmcsrs
1858 GEORGE g ckNFT,
Chairman Regulars
THOMAS STrpfiF~S