The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-05
The Great Anti-Seward, Anti-Rowdy
Movement.

L uC WICdS HHueCOWdIUs huuehVWuy
Movement.
Enthusiastic Preparatory Meeting OF
Merchants and Others mt the Everett
House-Wilson G. Hunt Permanent
Chairman of the New Organizations
Speech OF Sam F. Butterworth on De-
Ginning to Serve-Names OF the Exec tive
Committee, and Arrangements for an
Approaching Mass Meeting.
The gentlemen whose names were published in the
HERALD Monday, as having determined, in view OF the
grave complications which exist politically subscribe
money in support of corruptan rowdy organza
TONS but act independently of the lighting plunderng
factions which sway the desnies of parties, were
called together evening before last the Everett House,
to consult upon the best Of averng the CONNER
ca and agricultural destruction which would result the
nation from endorsement of the atrocious disunon
g rrepressble conflict doctrines of William II Seward
at the coming State election large number of the most
intelligent, influential and practically efficient of cit.
zens were prosnnt, and the utmost enthusiasm and
cord prevailed
The editorial articles which have recently appeared in
the columns Of the HERALD formed the text of
ton and of action, and it seemed to be admitted unver-
sally, before the meeting organized that either
firm stand must be taken, and effective blow struck
against the dangerous and nsdous Presidential asprant
whose principles the country with ruin that
heavy load Of guilt would upon those whose thought
influence and wealth concentrated in this CITY, and
that to them would be justly attributable the disorder
and decay which would result from their neglect and in
action.
When the hour for holding the meeting had arrived,
moved that Mr.. Sam F. Butterworh be appointed
Chairman. This gentleman however, declined serving
in the following pertinent manner
duly appreciate the honor which you propose to con-
fer on me feel the great Importance and necessity of
the movement in which you about to engage but
there manifest why should only give you my
hearts support subordinate and why may not occu.
ply the honorable post you would assign This organi
cation must seem to be what it really ian organization
of the worhiest best and most intelligent this city,
who neither seek office controlled by ofica hold
ers but whose sole purpose is to elevate the democratic
party this city above present surroundings and to
ence which it held when led on to victory by
such men as Saul Alley, Stephen Allen, Preserved
Fish, John Targee and the host of their
unfortunately a federal oficeholder, l must
decline TO serve as your chairman. Before resumng my
seat will you permit me, however, gentlemen to express
hope that nothing will induce you to fater back
from the great work which you have undertaken Of puri
flying the party which belong and trusting to your
selves to redeem the State at the election which is i'm
pending If you do not listen gentleman, to the toll of
the bell which is sounding through tho press into your
ears may be the funeral KEEL of the welfare Of this
country It is full time that the influence of the honest
and viruous should be felt and respected both Albany
rate and distinct organization and by determining that
you will hereafter dispose of your energies in
aid OF the you advocate in such manner you
may yourselves adudcae, and through agents whom
may select. gigantic effort should be made by You
elect the anti Seward State ticket this fall 4 cry should
70 forth from this city which should bring home the
head and heart of every honest citizen OF New York
OF the appalling results which would follow to each
responsible individual from an endorsement by the State
the dsunion theories with which black repubcansm is
identified This important not only TO relieve from
the incubus Of existing msgovernmen but still more TO
extingush forever the Presidential aspirations OF
| the most dangerous adversary Of sound political
doctrines which this land has ever produced. There
effort TO carry the State this fall If successful
will be with your assistance and operation, the in
uence which good men will exercise at the Charleston
National Convention in selecting fit successor to our pre-
sent able chief magistrate will be potential But gentle
men know that your hearts and the mighty i'm
pulse which has you to come together this
ing have anticipated the pleas could urge in favor Of
the vigorous and united action Of the high minded think
Ing men OF this community at the present time, and hope
only that you will persevere in maintaining this organza
ton which you forming, and that the beneficial
effects which must flow from will be everywhere apprc
ciated as they deserve.
It was then moved by AIeKRsoN s. JARVIS Esq, and
unanimously resolved, that Mr. Wilson 6. Hunt be ap
pointed permanent chairman of the organization A
committee was selected to notify Mr. Hunt Of the honor
which had been conferred upon him Cornelius s. John
| son, Esq, was unanimously chosen Secretary.
| On motion Of Mr. GEORGE E. BALDWIN, it was unani-
rnously resolved the following gentlemen act
executive committee, and power conferred
upon them TO appoint their treasurer, condition
| Of reporting at the next meetng-
August Belmont, Royal Phelps,
Moses Taylor, Watts Sherman,
| B. NJ. Whitlock, Isaac Bell Jr,
John H. Brewer, Charles Lamont
James Lee, George j. Forrest,
Schuyler Livingston. Charles Yates,
Myndert Van Setback, Joshua J. Henry
Joseph Kernochan, Algernon s. Jervis.
consultation then took place among those gentlemen
Of this committee who were present. and in order to give
time to mature the plans which seemed be understood
necessary in the matter the meeting adjourned to NEE
again at the call Of the chairman meeting Is
tempated at an early day, and the firm and vigor
Gus action will be taken.