New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-02
GRAND MASS 161HT1Mo'
ENTHUSIASM OF THE PEOPLE
Determined Opposition to the Ring
Addresses by John Hecker, Messrs
Roosevelt, Schultz and Others.

The mass meeting at the Cooper Institute
last evening. under the auspices Of the Citizens Asso
citation was very largely attended. 1t was Mass
Meeting in every sense of the word oupouring o.
the masses in support of the AntiRing candidates
Fully 900 people were in the large hall. and the en-
thusasm Of the meeting quite equal to its numbers
A band of music In attendance, and contributed
greatly TO the entertainment Of the audience.
Mr. K Il. Roosevelt called the meeting to order. and
nominated Mr.. Jackson 5. Schultz as chairman, who
was unanimously elected.
MR.. RoosEvELT's REMARKS.
The meeting was opened by Mr.. ROOSEVELT. who
said that the meeting called 10 indorse the cand
dates Of the Citizens Association The meeting was also
called TO protest against the wasted revenue OF the city,
well the stolen revenues We the Citizens Asso'
citation, come here to vote every man for himself ior
the best men We can find. lAppausel lie would
nominate Mr.. Jackson II. Schultz, who was unani.
mously elected.
MR. sCHULTZs REMARKS.
Mr. SCHULZ said that he desired TO make few re.
marks on the subject OF reform. Ii is true that the
Republican party say this reform must come at the
hands Of the Democrats who have the control Of the
CITY: but this comes after ALL with bad grace from
those gentlemen since the Republicans occupy the
Board OF Supervisors for man. Let US whether
these Republicans send TO the Board OF Supervisors
better class OF than the Democrats. Look over
their names and whether there Is anything between
them-whetber one party is not at least as much cor.
rupt the other. The Democrats nominate one, and
the Republicans one So that we actually have
they here typifed. propose 70 show to you
some OF the reasons why am willing to 20 out
side Of party organization for the choice of mayor.
whole personal aud real estate Of New York There Is
not in the whole world city thus taxed. Outside OF
this sls0ooo CO., would point you to the financial de-
partment, Of which Messrs. Deven snd Brennan are
tho prime managers. find by looking at the tax levy
that Mr. DeveD receives from the city, by reason Of
his Office 800 Looking along little further we IND.
4 ~ l.. .fa turn "a
apiece tell you. said the speaker and stand here
res esponsibe for what say that Mr. Deyelin receives
over 100000 a year for hts services. And yet
that gentleman has the hardihood TO 20 down on
Wsll.st, and ask for money for the city. That IL
Mr. Develn; hold myself personally responsible for
every statement have made In regard TO the docks
and piers OF the city we find the same amount Of swina
New York dD pecuniary point OF view than be Pres
dent Of the United States In regard to the markets
speaker said that the property there valued at
e. l3 600 which brought in an income Of es9 90 to
the CITY, For collecting this income we employ 30 men.
at cost Of s39 000 This the speaker thought rather
rough. He had only mentioned three sources
of corruption. and the Others must be
matter confess to you that was not prepared for
what have seen. believe that the Reform Citizens
of New York could not do better service than to publish
Valentines journal as campaign document AT least,
three millions of money is drawn from your pockets
and mine. which goes into the pockets OF the ring
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GecTse CABOT " Ward TEo%a. staIss Lloyd A.pnws
Levy cH11 M% vss Chr s'ssi i1ss 5hS
georse T. n Davis Andrew Faulkner Gustsvus kuuer,
Charies Aus. Davis. Ala.
,nder Hamilton ill., Doman 3. Eaton John Lord George
BHs. j, Wm Harmon BIown CyIq' Lswon La Philip sehon'
Hui Jane. Robb Charles b: Kneval., George Allen
George IT, Kitchen Charles T. Butler, Prank "; BALLARD
F,n~s Dsyi. ColIamofe Col A. Koch, George H. Moller
Henry Koppepbarg Emil saueI. EdwsId King !n John
r. Biinse Thomas I. sturges IT,. Julius kom, George b.
Gilbert IT,, Robert Bliss Joseph T. Daily.
REsOLUTIONs.
Tho following preamble and resolutions were then
read and adopted with great applause
The Government Of this City, for some years past
have their duties have ured their official powers
for their own unlawful profit to the great increase
the mo Of sspton nss e morals and hs disgrace and
scandal of this community ana ...,h .,,v rom,
Hheyeas The selection OF city onces through party hJn
psons Of late often been perverted by the auduent
Of bad imposing uRSn sne go0c a1hx md
Of political party Sr patro"ge and
Wheyeas 1t has become necessary In oroei 70 Siss @ @
despo,sm Of bad combined for the pnnderng our peo
pe and The DEGRADATION of municipal government tha'
good men members of all political parties or OF no pssy
should unite in naming candidates for city oees VINO sre ca
psbe and honest without awaiting the dctation o party so
horty which often under the g.e Of National OF ste
politics the result of ,pl coqIlvs9ss e Is~ suBIJS snJ
the enemies Of at Ie ,sss ssGs. and S
Whersas The free people Of this city, in great numbers
and by various spontaneous acts have named od ne
and Corporation Counsel aud invoked the aid OF al
electors who desire redeem the city from raPscy and mus
rule and promote ts best interests TO In their support
hereds The gentlemen named have been sustained ~
many quarters By the honorable recognition OF Organized
bo al bodies where city patriotism has pevseo
sgsns the Vaccinations Of the associated despoen OIL the
city; therefore -
cnsday uite in this good movement which promises DO
verance and do heartily recommend the support OF mr
H"cIer and Mr. oGcfsn matter Of the highest public
and Richard Oornsn our candidate for Corporation Coun
s we recognize two upright honorable exemplary citizens
highly qualified for those positions g .h ~ 1"si",;u
The ss Of the city break up the corrupt combinations by
which We now undered and restore me municipal gov
tunmen 10 the sound condition from which has falen
Rsored That we rejoice IN promoting TO the Chief mags
tracy OF this city such John hecksr wn1se
life hs. done honor to whose private c hs oee
by charity and doing example worthy oi honor
and imitation and who sands now - 'no ye Gun
ddate for that Office, who utes n himself IN. quhues o.
ability, rInnsss and unquesioned integrity oil which are
Resolved That Richard OGormsn from the day be came
refugee, escaped from political persecution and
among Us the practice Of his profeon has shown ,ne
and E The upright asa snd od
es man. not seeking the honors emoumeDs Of Office the
Of Official corruption and ws eSn ~.