New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-02

<,..-orant we may reasonably hope that TOD VIII
6eIn as lApplanse.1 But If WOOD keeps Ole pace,
he will continue 70 look for heip, aS &c naS uole
Eitberto. 10 very different quarter. lGreat merIi-
Snevtf He comedies that TIE coutest ls between
Siusslf and Opdyke As for the crest BODY oil those
sxbe a-e Going TO vote for GuntheF-lt can speak
of them "a rye body in any sense-they are men
who are rather tendeT-ootea on 'He suuJoy, " M De
,rocrscv. even where Wood Is concerned. They
shint !; Ia a tremendous leap 70 take FROM Wood 70
an ,,-riebt man Ike Opdyke; they don't feel quail
iGed % lake the jump a At once 50 ihey propose 70
tske il by easy stages, and for the present stop al
Tauumny Hall a5 halfway house. Wen, VIC
s1uFt Re tolerant Of their scruss, aud give then.
another chance. Let them vo'e for GuIther now
and tgo years hooce tnev viii al be willing ano
cage TO vote FOR the reelection o. George OpdyAe'
loud cheers.
RESELL SMITH then announced, as part Of the
programme, that when the meeting adjourned II
would form in procession, pass through Egh'h street,
Broadway, Fourieenth street, and Fifth avenue 10
Mr.. Opdyke's house No. ~ Fifth avenue Louo
cries Tor Spencer Spencer" Tie President pa. IL
90 vote whether, after song by the Giee 'iuo ue
meeting would adjourn or wait for another Speech
and though the Yeas snd Nays went up IN TWO III
,,ense volumes tie prepondoTance was, as he de-
-;5ed far tho a5iour1lmeut The Glee Club sang
<.Stand by that Fleg," end the meeting adjourned.
a., ad;onrnuent u large number Of persons formed
IN ,,oeession ard with band, banners, Transporter
f;es and fireworks, proceeded to Mr.. 0pdyke's
borse, where, after loud calls,
SPEECH OF MR.. OPDYKE.
Mr. OPDYKE came out On the balcony, and was re-
seived with great applause. When it had measure
bly, subsidized, he was introduced by Judge CowLEs,
and said
FELLOW CITIZENS: thank You most heartilyfor
She compliment Of tits call, ard for the generous
warmth OF your greeting. 1 know the compliment
Sc not intended for personally but rather DEM
nsraon of your respect for the high Office 20 which
your partially wOul elevate me, and also ear
nest Of your determiuat 20 labor for my success.
ii it shall be the pleasure Of the people 70 confirm
your choice, Will DO everything III NY power 70
meet tier Just expectations. Win the present nm
ited powers OF the Office OF Mayor, may not be able
10 accomplish al the pablo expect. But It viii 10
my ambition, If ecled, 10 concentrate The whole
powers OF the oioe 10 the publication and elevation
of the character Of the city government well a.
% the dminutiOn Of Us expenses aud the increase o.
It's efficiency Politically, il Will be my highest aim
TO strengthen the hands OF the Administration.
EGFeat applause.l Until this unholy rebellion If
thoroughly crushed out and the Constitution and The
Union perfectly restored it seems 70 me that every
other political consideration ehOud be held IN subor-
dnation TO these. The Government Is engaged in
struggle for it's very existence Ii needs the synpa
thy and support of every etizen and j, is especially
Important that The government Of this great city, the
GENITAL ptlnt o. Nl-iNSs NoitLrttS, anu
should be in full sympathy and accord with the Ad-
administration at Washington. The general policy OF
chat Administration mas ray hearty concurrence, and
whether elected OF not; il shall continue 10 have
% it has had my earnest and hearty support. Loud
cheers Again thanking you for your presence, and
your enthusiastic support, 1 bid you good night.
Three cheers were given for George OpGySe, aud
Be retired, after which there were loud cries for
~Spencer' and Hachins." and
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