The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-10-11

)AY, OCTOBER IL
are upon it Douglas Breckenridge men, and Bell and
Everett men. So much the better think, if they arc
honest and capable believe they for thus all
the interests aud feelings of the people likely to be
cal differences, shall be able harmoniously
| together for the good of this community.
Nay. gentlemen go a step further and not afraid
to avow the apprehension amounting almost to a convc
ton, that unless this idea of municipal independence
fairly carried out not only in Baltimore but elsewhere
Republican form of Government, based universal
suffrage, will prove failure large cities
cerned and that as to them stronger system must
be resOrted to
And now permit say few words in re ference to
myself The honorable Office to which you have elected
me- was not as you know, of my seeking, for fully
occupied entirely 10 my satisfaction in the duties
laborous profession. Born in this city, where have
| always resided have avoided politics and as
pired to public office, and never been prominently CON
nectcd with any great public until this Reform
Movement inaugurated: but with it became identi-
| fed from the beginning For this reason mainly you
| have called me from my retirement and made the
Chef Magistrate of your city For the in whi Ii
1t has been DONE for the many expressions of kindness
and good win which have me from people in all
the walks life many of them pei s)naly strangers you
| have my heatfelt thanks.
at the beginning, may venture to hope that you will
continue it to me so long as shall deserve it, And on
my part can only promise that bring into the Office
earnest desire to serve you to the best of ability. All
wishes and expectations cannot be gratifed and no
doubt occasions will arrive when shall offend the
does OF some and thwart what may to be the ine
rests of others This cannot be helped opinions
men Will differ especially in matters in which their feel
ings concerned and their interests involved
it will be aim fearessy to do my duty, looking only
to that popularity which, in the end is attend
| reward faithful public service.
With these remarks, gentlemen conclude as began,
with my congratulations. This is not the tri, nph any
man. any set of men, of any political part y-but
great and good cause with the help of the good God
and as such it will be hailed by wise and patriotic men
! over the length and breadth of the land.
During the delivery of this admirable address
the speaker was frequently interrupted by cheers,
and upon its conclusion MIR. Wallis was again vo-
citerously called for, and although laboring under
serious indispositon, again came forward and spoke
| In terms still more eloquent than those of his ad-
dress at the office of the Exchange. Mr.. Hambleton
was then once more called out, and delivered
short but stirring speech. Mr. Hodges was then
also compelled to come forward, and he reminded
ms hearers that while it meet they should visit
| the principal representative of their cause they
should not forget, and he was sure they never
would forget, a gentleman who, while he sought no
oclal position, was one of the earliest and ablest
! and most devoted friends Of Reform he referred to
| Geo. NJ. Gill, Esq, and proposed that they should
| now pay visit of congratuaton to that gentle
man, at his residence in Charles street, near Eager
| The assembled multitude responded with cheers of
assent, and moved up, to the number of many thou
| sands, on that errand.
On reaching Mr. Gill's the crowd cheered Justify, ,
in response to which Mr.. Hodges introduced that
gentleman, who delivered very telling address,
made a few remarks, when the immense crowd dis
persrd.
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION or 1859.
We present below resume of the occurrences s
which took place on the 18th of October, 1859, on
the occasion of the election for members of the First
Branch of the City Council. We do this in order
that our readers may realize more fully the di fer
ence between what Baltimore is now, and hat
cir efata
does not, by any MEANS afford full history of the
outrages of that day, and which, disgrac ceful as
they seem, altogether eclipsed by what
subsequently, happened on November ID In
many of the wards there is report of viz. .
lence. merely because there was no attempt to
vote-the opponents of ruianism being too
thoroughly intimdated to make any, In contrast
with what follows, let our readers remember that
on yesterday there was the profoundest quiet and
most perfect order in every part of the city 1t may
be said that there absolutely offence requiring
arrest, although in two of trivial dis
order the police interfered There was not pistol
fired, nor knife drawn nor billy upifted so far as
we know, within municipal bounds Not
drunken man was seen-every bar-room was
cosed-no hooting, n ise ruproar in the streets
no crowds about the pols;-in short, considering
doubt whether the annals of popular suffrage
can present parallel to that which the citizens of
Baltimore yesterday presented to the world.
FIRST WARD.
At this ward there was but little disturbance at
the polls, owing to the fact that the latter were
completely in the power of the American party
who oVerawed the naturalized citizens very few of
whom were permitted to approach the window.
SECOND WARD.
In this ward the polls were also blocked up by a
large crowd OF voters who belonged to the Ameri-
can party, and who successfully in some instances
prevented the approach of those desiring to vote
for the Reform candidate. Mr.. Christopher Herges-
heimer, an old citizen, approached the polls about
two o'clock, when he was assaed and Knocked
down. The police ran to the polls and Mr.. H.
pointed out the party Who assaulted him to police
men Nos. 20 and As, and requested them to arrest
him, which they refused to do. He subsequently
made complaint to the Mayor, and gave the num-
Der of the officers. During the remainder of the
day the voting all oRone side.
THIRD WARD.
Though opposed by a large crowd of disorderly
characters, the RtiOrmers in this ward succeeded
in polling comparatively heavy vote-George K.
Calls, the American nominee receiving only thirty
two majority. The voting proceeded rapidly until
about halEpast two O'clock when the polls were
taken possession of by the American party, who
drove the Reform voters from the polls. As an
instance of one of the many outrages that were
committed in this ward, We cite the following from
the local reports of the american:
L.
Reform ticket in the morning and was driven from
the polls, called upon by two men in a hack,
who insisted upon his going with them and voting
the American ticket He refused, when they
threatened him with violence, but sezing ham
mer he declined to submit to force also. They then
left him, and crossing to No. l5S Happy aey,
between Cough and Bank streets, seized one of his
neighbors named Henry Mamberger carried him to
the polls, with another man who already in
the carriage and voted him for Mr.. Calls against
his will and consent There no doubt be found
fifty men in this ward who were similarly voted
amply sufficient to legally eject the successful can
didate.'
There was no contest in this ward and every
thing passed off quietly. The police had little or
nothing to do.
FIFTH WARD.
In this ward the polling proceeded very quietly
until about one o'clock, when the Reformers were
excluded from the polls and several persons were
run from the place. The polls were taken posses
sion of by gang of rowdies, reinforced from the
Fourth ward, who hustled and crowded such mem
bers of the Reform Committee as were present un-
til they were compelled to retire.
| Mr.. Hudgins, one of the police officers of this
ward, and President OF the ST. Lawrence Club,
was on the ground all day in citizens Dress hold
ing tickets and mixing among the members of the
club.
WARD.
There was no serious obstruction to the voting in
| this ward during the morning, though large and
! dsJrderlv crowd was present. CATER dinner"
says the American, 'the reign of violence was su-
preme in this ward, and it at the risk of severe
| personal injury that any voting the Reform
| ticket could approach the polls. Men were knocked
| down or punctnred with avis if they dared to re-
sist, and the police were of little or no account
Indeed, the social and friendly feeling apparent be-
| tween them and the clubs was regarded as adding
| to the intimidation of voters. We have met with
several gentlemen who stabbed with avis
whilst deposting their votes in this ward. Car
riage loads of men from other sections of the city
were voted here"
| SEVENTH WARD.
During the morning the voting proceeded with
but little difficulty the police under Capt Morris
acting very efficiently, but in the afternoon the
clubs allowed to retain full possession and to
use their avis on various persons who attempted to
| get in their votes. George Baston was arrested by
| policeman Durkee, under direction of Capt. Nor
ris, charged with having assaulted man at the
polls, and was locked up for hearing. Thomas
Dolan was arrested by policeman Hobbs for acting
| in disorderly manner, and was committed to Jail
| by Justice Griffin. Adam Cash, for resisting off
Ger Hobbs, was also committed to Jail. Several
persons were badly beaten, and one man was run
| from the corner of Coroline and Orleans streets
nearly down to Hampstead street, and beaten, and
the police did not interfere.
| EIGHTH WARD.
| There being opposition in this ward, the polls
were quiet all day.
| NINTH WARD.
| Up to noon good order was obtained, but short
| ly after the hour of twelve, a crowd of drunken
rowdies hang from the Union engine house rush
| ed upon the officers who were Immediately in front
of the polls, and acted in such manner as to in