The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-21

ROusing Meeting Of the Norwalk
Democracy.
Speeches Of Mayor Wood, Dr.. Bradford and
Conrad Swackhamer, Of New York,
and Mr.. Olmstead, Of Hartford.
IMMENSE ENTHUSIASM AMONG THE PEOPLE,
&c, &C., &c.
, response 10 the following CALL
OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN.
The Union-t mnsi and shsi be preserve


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by that able Of the Union and CONSTITUTION
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LEVI W1RxEa. Secretary. 0''A A'AN
The democrats OF Connecticut held mass meeting at
Lynes Hal, at Norwak last evening
The village Of Norwak has about 5000 inhabitants and
from and the peshborng country the largest audience
gathered in that section assembled The large hall
was jammed and hundreds unable to obtain admit
ance many ladies occupying In the galleries Dele
cations from neghboring towns aud from New York city
present Upon Mayor Woods entrance he was
greeted with tremendous cheers banner representing
buck stamping upon serpent labelled "5ectionasm
hung the Presidents chair. fine full band was In
attendance.
Mr.. Camp, esteemed citizen Of Norwak was elected
Chairman Of the meeting
DR.. BRADFORD, Of Y, then introduced and made
brief speech, calling upon the people Of Connecticut to
GUSTAV national conservatism in the approaching eventfu
contest pointing to the paralysis OF trade rs the results OF
secopalsm and urging hs hearers to aid in ayertlng
that danger from the whole country which already seem
ed to have seized upon Massachusetts, well as that
eddy cheered.
The hon. FERNANDO woop, Of Kew York city Was next
Introduced and received with the greatest euthu.
sss cheer succeeding cheer for several minutes When
quiet WAS At length reeored Mayor Wood spoke a. fol-
lows
thank you for this reception Is Indicative OF no sA
verse impression Nassures that am not njuriously
preudged You are willing 70 listen for the cause
and am NOT successful In mparng light audience
so intelligent as this, the novelty Of the attempt will At
least command attention. Nor let IL be thought nv
friends that engaged as you are in State election l.
Yours not altogether local election Such view Of
the contest implies but limited knowledge Of the true
questions a issue Though exclusively State officers
10 be elected yet the result win be Of national Importance
successfu gadness will be carried 10 every patriotic
heart throughout the length and breadth Of land and
ce!eeted the banner OF the national democracy will
droop despair and despondcncy The belief is that rs
me people or Connecticut shall now determine 90 will
=, they IN November, and that as they determine
continued in It's glory or It's sun Set in desc
luton forever Am not justified, therefore, In com
OF the country II is not alone your contest but
that OF us all; and in this view and with this feeling
throw myself into the canvass come as national msn
misunderstanding upon the common ground Of national
y TO fight for cause alike dear 70 the citizens OF every
State IN the confederacy II indeed an imposing strur
GLE Lot approach It's consideration With the ersvi,v
deserves, and discuss without prejudice or passion ths
questions which are really before the people, It is true
you have met The same enemy BEFORE but never within
my recollection, under Tie same circumstances and w,ih
the same avowal Of principles And this Ia we'll II 10
n.s. srcca inc opponents OF the democratic party
.. .he sues Snce Henry Clay fell fighting for United
STATES Bank, this has not been until now The contest
upon their side haa heretofore been guerrilla warfare
nshng in attachments, taking ADVANTAGE Of peculiar
ocai questions In every Site succeed In them aud
avoi'irg any general national questions which would
oripg up tne people OF the whole country to rem
der a verdict. This is not so now So far
~ W. lss s!ass arc sorc:r2ed N sue has been made