The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-09
CITY POLITICS.
The Seventeenth Ward Democracy.

The Seventeenth Ward Democracy.
Last evening an immense gathering Of the democ-
racy OF the Seventeenth ward numbering several thou
sand persons congregated at the corner OF First ave.
nue. and Ninth street. under the auspices OF the Seven
teenth ward Tasnmany Hall Democratic Committee,
to ratify the nominations Of Seymour and Blair and
to raise banner bearing the portraits Of the cand
dates. Long before the hour announced for the
mencement of the proceedings large crowd assem-
bled at the rendezvous, which, throughout the even
ing, presented lively and animated appearance.
BOnhres burned brightly In ali directions and illumi
mated the surrounding buildings, every window OF
which was crammed with spectators. A miniature
pyrotechnic exhibition, together with the strains OF
band, tended considerably to enliven inc
business The greatest enthusiasm was displayed, II
terrific cheers be any criterion Of sincerity and APP
prevail The banner, which IL handsomely con-
structed, measures hrtyhve feet by forty-dve feet
and is prominently suspended across the street. The
platform from which the speakers addressed the au-
dience erected in the street and was surrounded
O'Clock the meeting was called to order and presided
over by Mr.. John II. Harnett.
The Secretary read heightened list Of officers,
who were received with rounds OF appreciation
Mr.. j. Rogers came forward and delivered one OF his
characteristic, speeches, alladng to the general
topics OF the day and giving the republican party
Mr. j. W. Chaner next addressed the audience
and after few preliminary remarks dilaed at cons
siderable length upon the question Of negro suf
frage. He earnestly submitted that Congress was
the masters Of the White race. lie adyerted In
strong terms to the acts of reconstruction, contend
Ing that under radical legislation the country was
he considered the negro had no more right to vote
| than the red Indian. There were two reasons why
| the republican party maintained the negro, one
being through religious fanaticsm and the other
for seIf-aggrandzement. 1t was useless to talk OF
| religion unless the white race were undisputed
masters OF the government of the United States
Mr.. T. J. Dreamer followed In a heightened speech,
in which he reviewed the policy pursued by the re.
publican party in recent years. He pointed out
what he considered the danger Of negro supremacy,
and argued strongly against negro suffrage, con,
fhok nch n M w
| nothing more than religious fanaticlsm. He con,
tended that under the rule Of the democratic party
the country had always been prosperous and happy,
while that under the republicans had been charac'
terzed by uncertainty and civil war. In conclusion
port to the democratic candidates during the ensu'
Messrs. Sullivan stern, Levi ana others also dev
cred brief addresses after which the meeting quietly
dispersed ,s- Y. s5s.s' .'~~
Thirteenth District Grnnt and Colfax Club.
This club held its regular weekly meeting last
evening at No. 200 Eighth avenue. There were
eighty-two persons present. Major John A. Meeks
presided and George w. Alexander acted as secre.
tary After an earnest call for signatures to the roll
Isaac J. Oliver addressed the assembage He said
that just such meetings the one he had the honor
tal contest lie could talk quietly and assure them
that all was going on gloriously. Day by DAY dis-
Seymour and Blair nag and raising the Grant and Col
fax standard. There nothing TO rear on tne part
OF the republicans OUT apathy Will Lhde
rated the boosted 600 majority OF the democratc
party In this State would dwindle to less than nal!
OF that amount. The breathings OF the late reDel
leaders OF the South were In themselves suclent 70
infuse such enthusiasm into Northerners That they
would en- naasse go for the ticket the club present
| espoused, Mr.. oliver regarded the election OF the
| republican standard bearers not at oil probemat
| cal but only the result of q little hard work.
| Mr. Isaac Dayton followed In similar, but little
more eloquent strain. dilating upon the en0rmties
OF the Southern people, questioning their integrity
in the preservation Of the Union. One or two more
local speakers addressed the meeting, when they ad
| Iourncd with cheers for the republican Ticket
| The German Democratic General Union Com
This committee met last night at Schmenger's Hall
| Dr. william Schlrmer in the chair; Louis Hennett
Secretary. After arranging Tor speakers to go int
| the interior OF the State and making some furthe
provisions for the campaign the committee al
j0urned.
Tho German Grant and Colfnx Campaign
Organization.
Last night at 90 and rs Third avenue, this organi
cation met with DR.. Friedrich Schuetz In the chair
The only matter of interest which transpired was
motion by DIR. Hoeber that the "Hebrew Grant an
, Cofax Club" be not recognized as such ne calmin
that the religious denomination OF person ough
not to be thrust forward as an element IN potlcs
After very sharp and at times somewhat heated de
bate, Dr. Hoeber's motion was laid on the table AM
the committee adjourned.