The New York herald., 1868-11-29

German Meeting nt the Germnnia Assembly
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Speeches-(seneraI Enthusiasm und Small
Attendance. s,
second ratification meeting OF the German demo-
Gratis Of this city held last evening at the Ger
mania Assembly Rooms Nos. POI and 293 Bowery
The building on the outside was profusely bedecked
with nags and Chinese lanterns, and the han was
also appropriately decorated. band OF music sent
forth its strains through the open windows from the
gallery, and fireworks, calcium lighs and the like
were used in great profusion. ~'.r~-5 S'4~ssssr
The meeting was called to order by Major VIM.
Seebach, who proposed Mr.. Oswald Ottendorfer for
president which was carried by acclamation. A
Of presidents and secretaries were then
elected, and thereupon MIR. Magnus Gross read
series OF resolutions The first expresses the deep
felt regret OF the German citizens at seeing Mr. Hon-
man retire from the Mayoralty, while they at the
same time rejoice that the field OF his duty W Ill be
Increased by his being called 10 the Governorship OIL
the state by neariy half a million OF voters. me
second trusts that In his new position ne WIZ
as fully merit the confidence anu praise
OF his fellow-c tizens as in all other oni-
cial stations he has occupied. The third speaks OF
the security which the adopted citizens OF tins city
and STATE feel for their rights aud interests and the
rights and interests OF all other Inhabitants under
his guidance as Chief Executive OF tue state: M the
Will show to the country that the democracy oi this
| county rises undsmayed rom the defeat u the late
| national election. Inc next IS similar promise
| for the triumphant election OF Richard O'Gorman
| and the whole series closes with glorltication OF
ranmany FOR having gwen the country such glfted
| and honest officers as John I. Holman, A. Oakley
| Hall and Richard OGOrman.
These resolutions were adopted mem con. Mr.
| John J. Friedman introduced the first
| speaker. Referring to the general admission that
Hall and O'Gorman good as elected and that
this was the OF the slim attendance he was,
after historical review oil parties III THIS CITY, Gu
snort by the arrival OF Mr. Hall, who was received
with enthusiastic cheers and "iiai Columbia" lie
was introduced by the President and soOke ut length
| and humorously, ending amid dcafening applause.
| Dr. Philip Merke was the next speaker and during
| his address hir. O'Gorman arrived, VINO also all
dressed the meeting ater the Doctor had concluded
Mr.. UGorman's speech was In some measure an
echo OF MS remarks ut the German mass meeting on
| Friday, published IN the HERALD yesterday. Utner
lore adjournment the following letter was read
| MAYORS OFFICE, NEW YORK, Nov. s. 1855.
NY DEAR SIR unwe this afternoon that fear
for tall and o'Sorman me, ii there
that thank them for the aud hearty support they
At The November election, ami ask them and
ALL to TO the polls Tuesday next and for excel
lent candidates. s their day well as their Interest "a
show the great interest they take In the municipal election
but should be decided, great majority, TO show that
people intend TO nch In the future the battle for cpa
rights. Very respectfully, JOHN T. HOFFMAN,.
During Mr.. O'Gorman's address, at about ter
\ O'Clock, the Anthony Hartmann and Joseph Hon
! man Clubs Of the Seventeenth ward marched into
the hall with music and banners.