The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-24
Mass Ratification Meeting In
Brooklyn. A
The Democratic Nominations Enthusi-
astcally Endorsed.
Speeches by Senator Murphy, ). 8. Cox, Rieh.
ard O'Gorman and Others.

Democratic Nauonal ConVeEtlOn IOr PreSldent ano
Vice President OF the United States The CALL which
was made under the auspices Of the General Demo
cratic Committee Of Kings county, drew together a
gathering, which flied not only the interior OF
the building where the principal meeting was held
congregated thousands in the street opposite ana
the adjoining square, where cannons were hrea
by the minute and rockets sent mp Dy tue
score. The greatest enthusiasm prsvsheo insiuo
and out, and SO far as tDs raunoaAon
Of the democracy of Kings county fs concerheu ueir
tavortes-Horato Seymour for President ana r. r.
Bar for Vice Presldent-may CONSIDER their eiection
a foregone conclusion. In Montague street plat
form for speakers was erected, on which pand OF
music was stationed, and during the evening impro-
yised speakers held forth therefrom to those who
could not effect an entrance into the overcrowded
academy. Papst and his twenty third regiment
band occupied the orchestra seats and supplied DUR
Ing the speaking what was very much required-a
LITTLE enlivenment to the rather dull and uninterest-
Ing proceedings within the building.
OPENING PROCEEDINGS.
Mr.. J. G.. SonUMAKEB President Of the General
relcocratic Committee Of Kings county, opened the
proceedings by stating the object Of the meeting
AMI int olucing as President the 'next Governor
OF the Empire State" Henry @. Murphy.
REMARKS OF THE CHAIRMAN.
mr.. MURPHY, coming forward, was warmly
received. He sald:-The nominations that you are
invited here tonight to ratify are not of men un-
known the public service but Of able and patriotic
citizens who have distinguished themselves In that
service in times past by their devotion, zeal and
attention, and who are possessed OF those
sound and conservative views which are now
important in the present condition Of our
country. Applause.) Their nomination was
made by Convention composed Of men from all
parts Of this great Union, every State and territory
being represented in that Convention and that per-
feet unanimity. The result OF their determination
has flashed with electric speed to the utmost con-
fines OF this republic and from every city and
town, from every hill and valley comes up joyful
and republican government in favor OF Seymour and
Blair. (Applausa). These names have been pre-
though IL Is true they presented to you by that
Old tmehonored and ever living organiZat on the Ma
tona Democratic party-but they are presented to
and TO be carried out. They are pledged to
their proper rights and TO reversal by regular and
peaceful means of that policy which has established
are pledged to q reduction OF the expenses Of the
government and TO the prompt and speedy payment
OF the national debt according to tue BOND; zap
which are framed for the coming contest. They
have been forced upon US by the party,
tie dominant party, in power. They have
arisen since the last Presidential election and,
Indeed, since the war terminated. And therefore
behooves every patriotic citizen, whatever may be
his personal and political relations heretofore TO
weigh them and study them. Presenting upon their
strength as evnced in the last Presidential election
qnered and submissive. asking To be admitted into
the Uni n and willing to obey the aws-I say, pre-
here here's deH 1p1 have Violated their pledges
TO the people and every principle OF poht
admit these States into the Union, although
they expressly resolved In Congress that the war was
They have refused them Submission and Representa-
tion III Congress until they would elect men who
would substaniate their interests and perpetuate
t3eir power. Hey have refused amnesty until the
people OF the South would consent TO follow their be-
hests and obey their dictaton They have established
IN the Southern states governments; they have ex-
Guided the. whites from the suffrage and
conferred II upon the negro. The conse-
now witnessing We have seen within few weeks
the chosen men for Senators, as they are called, ad
United into the senate OF these states elected oy the
tves has must have, the same weight In that grave
body as Senators from the state Of New York. And
now an effort Is being made and We are threatened,
II possible, In the election OF President by negro
votes | do not believe It will transpire. I have
In this election there VIII be an overwhelming
majority in favor OF Seymour and Blair (Applause.)
And when that shall have been accomplished these
negro governments will disappear ike the baseless
fabric OF a vision and leave not q wreck behind.
The Union for which our fathers fought In the Revo
hutton, the Union for which our soldiers fought In
the rebellion the Union for which We lavished two
or three thousand millions OF treasure was not
for Africanized States. IL never In
tended nor would they or we consent to
union with States which have no more
island OF Hayt 1t cannot be, and we appeal to the
people to denounce the perpetrators OF these acts.
These qu ,st'ons viii be discussed with much more
ability and competency by others than could treat
them, and slali now proceed 10 perform the proper
duties Of the chair. tApplause.l
RESOLUTIONS
Mr.. ScHUMAKER then announced the vice presi-
dents and secretaries of the meeting, and read the
following resolutions
Resolved That we do most heartily and cordially endorse
The nominations for !he Offices Of President and Vice Pre
convention il the city q New York, and that we
msoTEy 500 votes Tor thai pstrioe pure sad ainent
e. ao s and Sa SHe and rssOu'e
e4ved That we July endorse and approve the platform
nominated thai the interests of the rich as Wen as OF the
Io demand the triumph Of those principles the polls
Resolved That We heartily welcome the cooperation
Union, and who %e now anlou, TO prove admlrins
ballot is not es effective than the bullet in he dsfenes Of %
constitution and the laws.
The resolutions were adopted with acclamatiop
MR. COx's REMARKS
Mr. =. 3. Cox was the next speaker who proceeded
20 address the meeting substantially follows.He
insisted that the southern citizens anxious to
return TO self-goyernment In the Union as as
possible. Was there justice needed from the judicial
justice was satisfied. No scaGolds were required
The Executive gave amnesty. only the hyena and
other beasts prowled among charred ruins
and grass covered graves roaring for prey
and reprlsal Recon ,iliation cordial among
the people, The Executive was IN earnest In his
efforts. He had no power, even by his vetoes, 70
stop legislation by Congress- Congress- by means Of
secret caucuses and reconstruction committees, liza.
peded all the efforts Of Governors people and Eegis-
latures, assisted by the departments at washington,
who were ready TO bind anew their practical rela.
with their good viii and allegiance 10 the old govern
ment. IL was Congress that refused the admission
OF the states as solution OF the problem, and
proposed dilatory, monstrous, inconsistent,
proscriptiye ban against amnesty, union and
peace; The country y tickled and tainted in .
republican platform with gratulatons the marvel
1ous success OF reconstruction. II was between the
plan OF Congress who settled nothing permanently,
and the plan Of the constitution which is o settle
ment In form and fact that furnishes the theme OF
political debate. Which plan shall be the election OF
the people7 The question Ii what s best for par.
ties or for soldiers, not for General Grant, In graft
tude for martial services rendered with rare ability
but whatever Is best for the country The reasons
for the bitter feelings that existed between North
and South might be fallac0us; there may be no just
oauae for AZ. but "a long 40 the disconfent