The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-01

or and strcnucusy urged the ssase Of most un0nst
defeated by the patriotic ressAcs II por
ion Of tho republican me bers 81 now, Ae r. the active
destroy II, by turning the presr.l contest into
war oil patn and he the FIRST Vice President
If the meeting which held at the Cooper Institute
1t the very time when Fernando Wood was utterng
kindred treason, though exsctly opposite doctrines,
u the voiks Garden, 10 hear speech from
Charles SPINNER, the Idol Of the man who pro.
claimed the constitutions TO be "a league with hell
and covenant with death" So dangerous is Mr..
OpdyEes position that moderate republicans shrink from
desire to serve hordes with steel and torch for
indscrminae massacre and devastation-the extremists
who cannot realize the power OF the brave and loyal
white men OF the Union to preserve their liberties and
restore their government TO its pristine strength and
glory, rise to the moral grandeur of the spectacle
which such action would but who prefer 10 seek
the asd OF host OF negroes and cowardly
rest upon them to maintain the Union founded by
fathers Mr. Opdyke has deliberately taken his position
with those who oppose the administration in its policy
upon the negro question and denounce the President and
his advisers "a weak and corrupt government"
"a deluded administration and "a Cabinet filled with
falsehood and intrigue" denuncatons intended to be
made effective by such demonstrations as the recent
Sumner meeting
C. Godfrey Guntler stands be fore you with an un-
spotted record of nationality, character pure beyond
even the whisper Of suspicion, and occupying noble
manly patriotic position in support Of his country in
it's present hour Of peril He lovcs the Union and there
fore he supports the administration in the of the
whce power Of the nation TO overpowe and subdue the
knows that the Union formed by compromise, and
can only be maintained by grdng II with the confidence
sustain and carry out all the provisions of the consttu
ton He stands upon the broad and substantial platform
of the Union and the constitution equally opposed to tho
secession traitors OF the South and the abolition fanatics
OF the North. He forms policy Of temporzing with
treason but he is ready to welcome back 10 loyalty and
duty all our misguided brethren who shall repudatc
their wicked leaders and seek again th, inestmable
benefit OF our glorious Union Willie he demands that
their shall push on the national forces bear
in THAR he nf Unr puf
may also take with them the kindly olive branches OF
peace.
Titan city, you view with fond pride its greatness and
power you desire 10 continue be the great heart
Of great nation, and the mart Of the Of the
world as you regard the character which shall bear
before your own countrymen and all civilized nations,
will you not reject by overwhelming naori,ies, Wood
the secessionist and Opdyke, the aboonst and place
in the Mayoralty Gunther, tho Unionst, who stands
distinctly and unreservedly upon your platform
nationality and patriotism We cannot doubt that You
WILL
wicked and persistent attempt has been made to
deude you into tho belief that Mr.. Gunther cannot
be elected. Be not deceived fellow citizens by these
base tricks of the men who tho enemies
of your interests and welfare. and who are freely
using the profits Of street cleaning and sshoddy'
tracts to thwart your efforts and defeat your will Mr.
Ganther has been nominated by Tammany Hall, which
was the strongest party the city according the
Of the last election An attempt has been made repre-
sent the vote Of OF the candidates for Sheriff as the
strength OF Tnmmany when the fact is notorious that all
Of the four candidates that Office democrats and
that the contest .'scrub race between them A
fair analysis OF all the votes poled will demonstrate that
Tamrnany was much stronger than any other simple
ganzaton Mr.. Gunthcr, however, is supported by Sc
veral other strong organizations absolutely ensuring his
success beyond the possibility Of doubt He receives
not only the cordial support Of every candidate was
upon the Tammany ticket but out Of the wenty-sx can
ddaes upon all Of the various tickets for county Offices
other than judicial run at the recent election
actively support Gunther, leaving only nine between
Wood and Opdyke. Be assured, follow citizens that a
vote given to Guther will not be thrown away because
he will be .rumphantly elected
SPEECH OF JOE HoxIE.
The first speaker Mr. Joseph Hoxie He was loudly
cheercd as he approached the table He said
My FELLOW CiTzESs-I have words with which to
thank you adequately for the kind reception YOU have
been pleased TO give me. am stranger to most Of
you-perhaps to OF you. have spent about half n
century in your midst and my record is pretty well
known TO you all. II does not become this occa
sion TO endeavor to add to take any thing IT,
We meet 10 night not as republicans, democrats
but unioniss. men Of all parties. together
agreeing fof The present at any rate TO sacrifice minor
differences Of opinion to lay them for the present on tho
altar Of our beloved country and 70 try esvs. t. lie
chief magslraey Of this city wnon know to be
true and faithful and TO whom safely commit the
great interests Of this great city the Western world
tChcers) have taken active part for great many
years past in the political contests Of this city have
been no inattentve observer Of events and hope that
my heart beats tonight warmly for all the great in
terests OF our beloved city as II had been born in IL.
have selfish motive in the result Of this election do
not expect any position except that which is the
post of honor private station whoever may DO elect
ed. Glory enough TO me IL can in any possible degree
however small aid to Ri the city of that incubus, that
accursed incubus that has been pressing upon
since Fernando Wood first elevated 10
tho chief magisracy of the city. hi, hi)
do not come here to abuse body and IL any Of my
friends expect to hear say disfespcctfu word Of
George Opdyke he will go away disappointed know Mr.
Opdyke wei; know him to be a gentleman "A man of
honor and an en.erprsng merchant who credit the
city where he lives have word OF reproach condcm
nation or abuse for Mr.. opdykc. And with reference
abpso Fernando Wood-why Barnum would give 81 900
for any who could do that daughter He has
by his own conduct, sunk himself so low has covered
himself all over from head to foot with iniquty
as with garment that no could abuse such man
To speak the truth of him is the worst thing pos.
siDly say OF him. daughter and aprlause In reference
TO the candidate whom have selected rs our standard
bearer will say that believe in the transmission of
good qualities in animals. Sportsmcn will talk TO YOU
about the blood of horses believe just entire in
the blood of mon. CHI, hip have heard il said among
gentlemen Of the turf tina, i the horse will troi
Gun.hor from the timo his mother rocked him
up ron his infancy through bis childhood and youth
and age and stand nero 10 night to say 10 my
friends that he what he has been Justly designated
Gods noblest work, an honest man. (Checrs) He is
man TO be trusted in all the relations OF ife1 good son.
a good husband, good father, good friend a good
citizen-a man with whom you may safely trust tie
guardianship Of your children the executorship OF
your estates. (Cheers knew well his lionored father
and have known himself for many years, and
say II would be impossible for Christian &. Gunhcr TO
be anything else than an honest man. (Appause)
He could not be knave he tried II him Look
~ NcTy iitCc LOT Ill the world Ike
bcnediction Such could not be dishonest. With
such man il very safe for TO enrust the affairs
OF your city To elevate him TO that position is the
ject Of this great meetn. feel honored my friends
that have been thought worthy to be invited here
add my humble voice. as l intend to add my
vote and my work 10 place him in the chair
Of the Mayor of the city Of New York. applause
But cannot be done entirely my friends BY great meet
ngs. These things are all very well. They are neccs
sary to warm our hearts and prepare us
for the great work which remains yet done during
the two days Of Monday and Tuesday and If Of you
should trcsspass icete" on the sabbath do believe
we nigh! get absolution for you iarghtcr) But gen
cmcn, is pefsevering hard work that l. TO elect the
Mayor. There immensc energies in this great city
put forth TO defeat great leader this occasion
II not wise ever 10 underra;e the powers OF your
my. Learn the force you have 10 meet and then You
VIII be better prepared 10 meet IT, tell you there are
mighty energies at work defeat Mr. Gunther at the
election The moneyed power Of the city is very
great extent against US. That s mighty power, as
you KNOW Two years ago ] gave my voice, my vote
my purse, in favor Of Nr. Opiykc for Mayor And why
For the very objects for which we have assembled
Tonight believed then that the only way To defeat
that arch traitor, Fernando Wood, vote Tor Mr.
Opdyke. And worked for him sincerely, truly and
faithfully. am satisfied now that was mistaken And
now come before you with the object in view !
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