The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-30

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Mozart Ratification MectfnE-The New
'Reformers'' In the Ficid-H ecker and
OGorman acknowledgements OF John
Heckcr and Others.
The first ratification meeting held during the contest
now going on for the choice Of Mayor and Corporation
Counsel was held in the Cooper Institute last evening"
under the auspices of the Mozart wing the democracy
Thecall for the meeting headed CHECKER! OGor-
mani victory' But faithful chroncers of the pro-
ceedngs we must state that the call not sufficiently
loud to f the building; for at the hour appointed for
the commencement OF the exercises a number of vacant
seats were observable in all parts of the hall Although
the popuaco were biddon to ''comc one come ALL
as In oden times they began TO make excuse, and ii
supposed at one time that dcpuiaon of the faithful
would have TO be sent out into the highways and hedges
compel the people in to the feast prepared by
the new converts to reform in municipal affairs Plat-
forms reserved for the ladies' said the notice. but
the sstrong minded did not mount the rosrum. Seven
representatives Of the fair occupied front OF
the stage 'Ousde stands will be erected another
item of information which communicated to the
seeker after knowledge in the advertising columns; but
the chilling influence Of the atmosphere and tie
attendance OF the followers Of the pilgrim to the holy
nu Ienuetea ,ne use OF these necessary adJuncs 10
roung old fashioned gathering OF the unterried en-
tirey unnecessary.
Shortly after eight O'Clock the committee, headed by
Judge Michael Connolly marched In procession the
stage.
Mr.. WIN. P. LEX nominated as presiding officer OF
the meeting and briefly addressed the audience pro.
phesying In their effort to produce reform II
struggle they engaged In for they
had 10 contend against the wolves who were in possession
OF the shcepfOid Of the democracy at Tammany Hall;
but the trne democracy would drive them out some Of
of these days
Mr. GEORGE SHEA was called upon TO rcnd the address
Of the Mozart democracy, which address was adopted
Mr. HnKER was then conducted to the platform, and
on presenting himself was greeted with loud applause
He proceeded to read his speech and unfortunately
hcs'tatcd repeatedly during the reading. He said he
abuses and frauds in city councils. HIS
periencc during the last week convinced him that
organized effort necessary for success The rng
politicians must be fought with their weapons and
that boing So he was fortunate in having the support Of
organization which bad political experience RI his
would try to do ut least four things First, to put tho
city In good order against the cholera; secont TO rein
state tho city credit third 10 reduce the taxes and,
fourth to put good men in charge Of the city business
He would endeavor TO accomplish complete sanitary
reform. AT present the city credit in such cond
ton that money could not be had except at unrcasona
bic terms. At the commencement OF hrs business life
they were no less than seventeen doarsa head. His
party would I've composed OF those who wished honest
economical city government If there were appoint
mcnts 10 be made by the Mayor he would no. inquire
what party tho belonged To, but whether he ca
pablo and honest Mr.. Hecker then took his scnl.
Judge CossoLLy made few remarks, after which tue
meeting adjourned.
Hoffman and O'Gorman Ratification
NNecthuks
A ratification meeting Of the Tsmmsny Society
will be hold this evening mt Cooper Institute. Messra
James T. Brady and John Van guren and . number OF
the candidates for election will address the yoters
Republican Ratification.
There will be meeting Of republicans nj Union
Headquarters corner OF Broadway and Twenty. inrd
street, evening" for the purpose OF endorsing
the nomination of Marshall o. Roberts for Mayor and
MURRAY Hoffman for Council ~ the Corporation. Speeches
may be expected from General James W. Nye, United
States Senator from Nevada; Hon. William T. Dodge,
Chaunccy M. Depcw, William II. B0oie and others.
The seventh nci1ma mic District.
The candidate for Councmanc honofs In the Twelfth
ward upon the Republican and Constitutional Union
tickets Is Mr.. Stephen Roberts. The Seventh Council
manic district could not have worthy Representa-
tive III politicians would always OF Mr..
Roberts standing and principle Ia OIL Offices tho people
would be greatly the gamers.
DECLINES THE NOMINATION..
EDITOR HERALD
The Union Convention, perceive, has nominated me
for Councilman In the First district. am not capdi
date for the Office and would not serve N elecefs
4. JACKSoN PLUMB
ANOTHER FORGERY.
TO THE HtstrD.
observe that my nano IL announced ss ono OF the
speakers address the Holman meeting ut the Cooper
Institute The Committee had authority for using my
name and take this opportunity 10 state that am un
uualihedy opposed tho election Of John T. Holman
] G. swACKHAMER