The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-23

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The following nominations for city and county
onlces and for the Assembly and Congress were made
last night by the Tammany, Mozart and Union organ
cations Of the democratic party.
Meeting Of Delegates nj Tamnany Hall
Nomination OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
fer Grand Ratification Acknowledgements Of
Judge Garvin, +. G. Field, &c.
Last evening the Democratic County Convention
was held in Tammany Hall. There was very nu-
merous attendance OF delegates from every ward in
the city. The candidates for the city offices were
nominated by reclamation and consequently little
excitement was manifested throughout the proceed
ings.
The Convention was called TO order by W. M.
Tweed and ON motion of G. G. CORNELL Judge Gar
vim presided.
The CHAIRMAN, In the course of brief address, al
luded to the qualifications of the democratic candi
date for the Presidency. Personally and oiiciay he
submitted that Seymour possessed all the attributes
OF wise legislator and an efficient statesman He
had, moreover proved himself pure and disinter-
ested friend to the democracy as well as stanch
supporter Of the constitution. (Appause.) The
speaker also alluded in eu0gistc terms to General
Blair characterizing him one Of the ablest defend
ers of the Union in the late rebellion. The elections
in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana, which had al
ready taken place, were, he commended, but mere
skirmishes for the real battle yet to come, and
he felt confident that the true and sincere principles
OF the democratic party would prove triumphant,
Notwithstanding all the corrupt influence that might
be brought to bear against them. applause.
Some routine business having been disposed OF the
roll OF delegates called and letter from General
Nagle declining the City Regstership having been
read. the following nominations were made by gen.
eral acclamatiOn:-
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For RegiSter-Michael Connolly.
For Judge or supreme COURT. G.. Barnard.
For CftD Judge-Gunning y. Bedford, Jr.
committee, consisting OF one member from each
delegation, was then appointed TO make arrange
mentS for grand ratification meeting.
The convention then formally adjourned, and on
motion the doors were thrown open for those anx-
ious to participate In the ensuing proceedings The
hall was quickly filled, and the asSemblage having
been called to order,
Mr.. THOMAS @ FIELD said they had come together
to nominate the candidates for prominent offices Of
this city, and he could heartily congratulate the del
egates on the result Of their labors. The conven-
ton had been unanimous. Every man had
ion, and in his (the speaSer'sj Judgment,
and indeed in the Judgment OF the convention, they
lated to rally to their supportthe entire democracy
of the city Of New York. Applause.) And he
would observe that the present action OF the con
ventiOn would be well weighed throughou the city,
action not only Of the state Of New York, but per-
complimentary terms to the efforts OF Tammany Hall
strenuous endeavors to support the democracy OF
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p0rtance OF united action and perseverance, for
upon the energies and determination Of the demo-
Gratis themselves rested their hopes OF success.
True, for the last few days-whether by design or
accident, design 1t was aleged-the organ upon
ered n not heers Il Would vet struggle for
the standard bearers OF the party for with the can
didates they had nominated the democracy were
upon the result OF the election Of the candidates
| for New York depended the success OF the
mocracy Of the Union. Moreover ne would unhes-
tatingy aver that In case they were beaten down, IN
case this great Empire State was wrestcd from the
democracy the great seal which had far protected
the liberties OF the people would also be stricken
down. Adverting to the radical policy In regard to
to prepare themselves for the forthcoming struggles
for If by any fault OF theirs they failed to achieve
the grand object the consequences would De deplor
power to legisate In regard to negro suffrage In all
States Of the Union, and surely II 1t had assumed
right to give to the negro the right OF suffrage in the
! South, OF course they would assume the power to
frage whenever. they pleased. Under such cir
oumstances 1t was Important that every
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to do everything in their power TO carry the election
to roll up grand majority for the democracy and
vote for the standard bearers OF this city, Upon the
| majority OF the city depended the majority Of the
State. The speaker concluded by an earnest appeal
10 support tue canoiuates whose nominations mao
| just been received with such acclamations and he
felt confident that the happy result would realize the
brightest aDcIpations Of the democracy OF this city,
Cheers
The Chairman, after briefly dilating upon the
present prospect OF AFFAIRS announced that grand
monster ratification meeting-Onc IL was Intended
should surpass anything OF the kind held in this city
for years-wOuld take place on Tuesday evening next
when 1t was expected the standard bearers Of the
democratic party Horatio Seymour and General Blair
would address the assemblage.
The meeting then adjourned.
Constitutional Union Conventions.