The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-01

appointment Of two black republican commissioners
simeon Draper and Pelatiah Perit. These men were
elected and their election due entirely to the intrgues
and the fahessness of Fernando Wood who TO the
black republicans the power they hold as Police
Commissioners aud this he did after be nominated IN
Tammany Hall for Mayor.
VoiCE-And Walbridge helped him out.
Mr. SckIEs-These things were done by Fernando WOOD
after he had received IN November last the nonton oi
Tammany Hall for Mayor He did more: he issued proc-
nation which struck at the very foundation OF free govern
meat because II SAID to the mob: help yourselves ana
never mind the laws Of the land and the constitution,
which guarantees the rights Of ALL For these things
arraign str Wood
VoIcE-Sayl VIII you answer questonsf
Mr.. SICKIEs-Yes VIII.
The VoIcE-Did you not go back on Fernando WoodY
Mr., SICKIEs-Yes, but not TIL after Fernando WOOD
went back on-S
Here there we're cries Of "Put that man OUT; but the
stood ground and language neither refined nor
elegant deed them to carry out ther threa-Le any Of
you s-s OF BIS put me out
Mr.. SlCnEs-Let this man alone u desire 10 answer
him.
Several VOICES at oncc-Put that man out
Here there a rush made towards the individual in
question: who, however, stood his ground IN defiance OF
the belgerent demonstrations The matter did not get to
blows.
Mr. sIcKIEs-I want that man 20 put the question de
sire every friend Of NINE to let him alone.
The question, however, was not put again, and Mr.
Sickles continued as follows
denounced Fernando Wood when he proved recreant
to the democratic party and my interrogation has said
turned my back upon him when he proved false to every
obligation OF honor TO one who had stood by HIM in his
darkest hour (Applausc)
Here the same individual again interrupted the speaker
made 10 put him out when he again deed any one to do
So "Let any OF You lick me that can" said he
Mr.. SIoKILs-l appeal TO you TO keep order. (Ihree
cheers tor Daniel f. Sickles }
These were followed by three groans for walbrldgc
Mr.. sIcKIEs proeeeded-Fernando Wood himself is at
liberty at any time where ] am, and put any
question to me; and, if am willing 10 assent to that
will not shrink from an inquiry put by any representative
groans for Wood.) Fellow democrats Mr. Wood-(cries
Of "ordero and confusion)-Mr Wood appeals to you
TO desert the democratic standard and support Mr. Wal
hV In ulfhn ha knn1 hat fhn nfh Mr.
Wabrdge only result in the loss Of democratic mem
DER of Congress Mr. Wood processes in the same breath
TO be the friend Of the administration of Mr. Buchanan
but his professions are false and hollow Mr.. Wood and
Tucker, and Mr.. Dickinson, who have into this
district To defeat not engaged alone in this work
they also engaged attempt TO defeat the demo
cratic state ticket They as much opposed to Judge
Parker they They don't desire the success
OF the democracy either in the city or the State Has
Mr. Wood been heard any where the stump in
support Of any friend Of the administration Has Mr.
Tucker made speech during thls canvass or done
support of Judge Parker the State ticket? No Has
Mr.. Dickinson been heard anywhere IN this
vase support of the democratic party of the city Of New
York, IN this its greatest hour of peril and needY No
What complaint can Mr.. Dickinson make against me2
A VocF-Because yon oppose Mr.. Schel-
Mr.. ScIlIs-Because whau Because he didn't do right
1 schel has not done Justice TO me- nor proved loyal TO
the democratic cause and has not done justice to my dis
uict.
yolCE-Sickles. that's right
Mr., S-What has Mr.. Dickinson against me? Because
will not sacrifice the interests of the democracy of New
York 10 has asprauons-beeause IN 1885 and 1886 was
the advocate OF the nomination oi James Buchanan and
because believe the nomination of Daniel Dickinson
ridiculous and absurd Why is Mr. Tucker the Secretary
Of State of New York opposed me? He has good rea
son. Because he knows think he is much of a
monkey than man daughter, and cries of "Cut his
tail or Yes, he has good reason for his opposition
let give you briefly the history of the relations
tween Gideon J. Tucker and myself He says he is denti
ned with this district. In ls49 Mr.. Tucker came 10
and asked me 10 introduce him TO the leading demo
OF tho Fifth ward where he resided be sald he
desired to partic pate in politics did intro
duced him my friends and told them that desired
them TO encourage him as young man OF activity
and talent, and bring HIM forward whenever they
and sought my aid, and gave it. In 1851 he to
and solicited employment and place. He told that
lawyer he could get practicehat he unable
MAINTAIN himself with credit here MS profession and
desired position gave him letter 10 my friend Mr. j.
c. Wright, and Mr. Wright appointed him clcrkship
ai q thousand dollars year. He quarrcllcd with Mr..
Wright, and he was forced to dismiss him. Still desiring
a. do what could recommended him to Mr. Crosweli
the editor of tho Albany argus, young man who had
tact and ability writer and who deserved encourage
mcnt. nr. Croswcll took him into the Argus and b,
hands He came 10 New York in 1854, and became
nectcd with the Daily N1cs, paper published by
a standing disgrace 10 the democratic party and the
press OF the United states In 1885, Mr.. Tucker found
candidate for the State Senate in this Senatorial
district, and he also saw that was aoorng 10 rcuntc
the democratic party then divided into hards and sos
had always been identified with the hards. thought
the democratic ought 10 DC rcuntodthat the issues
upon which they were divided were dead and buried
This disagresahle to Mr. Schell, Mr.. Tucker, Mr..
Dickinson and Mr. Wood and other gentlemen loaguod
together. For these views Of mine they have
deavored ever since 10 crush me. For these
reasons they have sought my overthrow. Mr. Wood
comes before you sorry, dseorened, broken down 20
can lie has held office and has enjoyed the confidence
Of the people which he has lost Tie Is outside Of Tam
many Hall lie outside Of the State Conventon-out-
side OF the democratic party there let him remain say
II with pride that the longer have continued In public
life the proofs have received OF the confidence and
regards of the good citizens Of New York. In this
spect viii aid that my experience presents an agreea
be the Of Fernando Wood. II Is fact
his history and fact tn the history Of New York, that
after filling various public statonsmember Of Congress
Mayor OF the city Of New Vork-Fernando Wood retrcs
from public life having made his forever synony
combination this fellow democrats, able strike down
your nominee sustained as he 49, by loyal devotion 10 the
to which for years every effort Of his life has
been devoted and surrounded as he is by those faith
fu friends who know him well and viii trust him always
(Appauso.) Il Is impossible for me, said Mr. sickies in
CONCLUSION pass review all the elements or opposi
ton arrayed against Before the campaign closes
may yet have another and favorable opportunity,
but before close must call upon you 10 look with
and candor upor the Importance o this contest
Al the conclusion az Mr. Sickles remarks he loudly
cheeTcd, and the meeting after adjourned There
the usual display Of banners transparencies
sumption of gunpowder the shape rockets and other
fireworks. German banner conspicuous among the
others, bearing the Of Mr. Sckes and portrait Of
lamartne also exhibited II would be improve
meut N future displays Of fireworks those who have
charge of them would he little more careful when light
ing them al the reporters table and AVOID dischargng
thcm directly INTO their faces serious accident result
ing from such rccklessnoss might day prevent the
people from knowing what their cand dates really did say
and leave the future historian the dark in regard 10
many important questions arising out OF this all important
campaign.
THE WALLBRIDGE MEETING.
SPEECH OF Ex-NAyoR WOOD.