The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-15
" City ChaIAksrIain A. ".
Stout.
CANDIDATE FOR THE MAYoRALTY.

A CANDIDATE FOR THE MAYoRALrY.
About one hundred and fifty prominent city officials Of
the judiciary, the bar, the Common Council the Super
vsors of the police captains and number Of others
distinguished in the circles Of all political parties con-
vened at the splendid residence Of City Chamberlain A.
" Stout in Madison avenue last evening The occasion
was the presentation to Mr.. Stout by the Police Depart
ment, Of his own portrait, painted by Elliott, in
token of appreciation of his liberaty in advanc-
ing $4,000, without compensation, for the pay
ment of the salaries Of the police, at time
when the funds Of the department were exhausted IN the
hard winter Of 1857 and 1853 The portrait cost $500
and enclosed In chaste massive frame, designed
after captains shield number OF the guests, among
whom reporter, did not consider the likeness
good one, although work Of art the picture was ex-
cellent The and speech made by Capt
tain Squiers, who was introduced by Mr.. Embree. Mr.
squiers, in the course Of his Speech acknowledging the
Indebtedness OF the department TO Mr. Stout took occa-
sion 70 hope that the people would yet call the City Cham
berlain 70 exercise the functions of higher Office which
was understood to refer to the mayoray.
Mr.. Stout responded as folows:-
SIR AND GENTIKAKN-Thc moments which impress them
selves most deeply on our minds are those in which the
bet er feelings are most keenly touched have words
TO thank you would wish for the generosity OF this
compliment The portrait you have given is what is
called speaking likeness and only wish could utter
my thanks handsomely the artist has performed his
mission. For your kind illusions to the aid which was
enabled to render the Police Department last fall
grafed to find service 80 Just and necessary thus
holding place in your recollection. In rendering that
aid, il seemed to me that ! was but discharging my
rs citizen having interests in the preservation of law
and order. The prospect then presented was that,
through the failure Of proper appropriations the guar
dams Of life and property in this city would be deprived
OF their just compensation for many months and in
cases. Of the very means Of existence Money lenders,
without conscience, lowered around them, eager to
take advantage Of their necessities and, placed,
simply felt and acted on the conviction that the
has earned should be promptly paid to him. On
one side saw the great city Of New York the city Of my
birth, with which all my life is identified through no
W wi fha nj hni IN
pay debt Of high and admitted obligation; and the
other nearly ono Thousand families made to suffer in
these evils; and did so, let me assure yeu most
cheerfIlly without any expectation Of reward other
act. II by the course l pursued on that occa-
sion have succeeded winning the respect and regard
Of such an intelligent body Of men, and have contributed
to keep intact the city's credit, my reward /
most truly say, will very far surpass my claims and
must look to the future for some opportunity Of making
good the balance, which feel in commercial parlance,
to be standing your credit the books Of my grateful
recollection You are welcome TO the house, gentlemen,
which you honor on this social OCCASION of the
friends whom l have invited here to meet you and
share my happiness, there is not one, am sure, who
does not equally with myself hold the Police De-
its fidelity to the public interests and the individual
good character citizens Of the men engaged in its
ranks You the soldiers Of peace and WELD, in
its most practical form; the sovereign power Of the
people, you clothed with authority not alone for the
suppression Of crime but also for the performance Of
those more delicate duties which secure to members of
the community those rights which belong to them by the
very compact Of society Should the right Of suffrage be
invaded should fraud and violence attempt deprive
Of one constitutional prerogatve, you the
lied upon for the vindicaton of our rights. Charged
with duties responsible and so dear TO the citi
zen, it is obvious that you should be free, l
now find you, from every partisan influence; that
you should obey the dictates Of no political party
political leader, but should stand in position to act for
the good Of the whole people, unnuenced by any other
considerations than those Of law, liberty and justice
feel that yon equal to this high trust, and therefore
your gift the more valued by me- Your organization s
now in good hands, and as increased experience and
a yot higher title to public confidence, and still
ries ns well as war or the exquisite art dis
played in this painting do not feel myself the proper
son TO speak The artist has decatey and udcously
aered my likeness, while yet preserving Its features,
that any praise my part might return in
words, for compliments rendered in the enduring
materials Of color, outline and execution. thank him
for the genius which CLOVIS in its touches the canvass
and thank the gvers for the taste which selected this
emblem of their regard In conclusion gentlemen, thank
cherished when its original shall have passed away among
the silent dead well my behalf and bid you
welcome 10 the house which this evening, for the first
time throw open to be warmed by the presence of
many true, tried and honored friends Expecting to live
in this house for the remainder Of my e feel
no brighter or more gratifying incident transpire
within its walls, and that survive longer more
freshly in the recollection Of myself and every member of
my family It is something to have lived for this recogn
ton and this recognition will be an Indictment to higher
cxcrions in the future.
After the guests had partaken of bountiful collation.
toasts and speeches were given by Mr. Stout Gen. Nye
Mr.. OGOrman, Mr.. Busted, Mr. Raymond and others
and the joviaty continued until near midnight Sell
dom has numerous and promiscuous collection of Me
different prominent men of the various political parties
been seen; and some who claimed to be knowing,
cared that fusion candidate for the Mayoralty in oppo
sition to Mr.. Wood, might be found in the host.
In the course Of the evening one Of Mr. Benefits latest
achievements, in the production of the mammoth prize
pumpkins duly honored by several Of the distinguish
ed speakers, land Mr. Raymond received delicate re-
mnder of the famous flight from Solferno