The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-10-21
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
Iron ADDITIONAL LOCAL 1TEMs SEE OUTSIDE PAGE
THE LATE ELECTION FRAUDS.
The Disgrace Upon our COurts-What
Tic BeODIe Ehimk of IL.

continuation OF the series that VIII be held until
the night OF the election of General Grant. The
eve1-present brass baud dscoursed its best
music. The object of the meeting was to unite
in expression OF TeDrehenslon of the abominable
frauds perpetrated by the Democrats in the late
elections. The movement seemed necessary.
II ever any people "calling themselves Chris
tians" INDUCED in rascality to an equal degree
with that practised by the Democracy at the
late election, they should step up to their great
father Beelzebub and receive Especial premium.
In this idea the meeting of last night was
called; at the same time an opportunity was
offered TO express the irrepressible enthusiasm
existing everywhere for Grant and Coltax as
President and Vlce-President of the United
States.
MIR. W. N; Tghman called the meeting to
order, and Mr.. Samuel H. Perkins to the chair.
Hon. Henry d. Moore WAS then introduced and
read resolutions as tollows:-
Whereas, Owing to fraud and violence perpe-
trated by the Democratic party, under the
guidance and with the connivance of their
leaders, the candidates of the Republican party
in the city OF Philadelphia were, in many in
stances, defeated, according to the official re-
turns, and in other cases were deprived OF their
just and true majorites; and
Whereas, 1t is the duty OF all good and loyal
citizens to protest against the meaus thus used
to dei1aud the people of the true expression OF
their will in the selection of officers to manage
their affairs: therefore.
Rescued, That we the Republican and loyal
citizens OF Philadelphia, do hereby express our
Indignation and dlsapprobation of the indecent
haste with which, in the very face of the receut
act of Assembly, thousands of naturalization
papers were issued from the Court OF Nisi PrIus
Just prior to the late election rendering it i'm
possible to exercise that delberatlon and eau
ton so necessary in a judicial procee ding
whereby the rights of American citizenship are
conferred upon those who come to our shores
from foreign lands.
Rescued, That the wholesale importation and
colonization of ruffians and desperadoes from
other States prior to the recent election, under
the auspices OF the Democratic party, for the
tran1nlpntV illegally voting o
Democratic ticket and overawing peaceabe
citizens in the exercise of their elective iran
chise, exhibits anunparaileled reck lessDess and
disregard of the rights OF the people which
should excite the deepest solicitude on the part
OF every true and 10y al man.
ResoUed That the course OF the High Sheriff,
in appointing in advance and staLonrng at the
polls large number of special deputies, many
of whom were OF the and of the most
dcsperatea character. was unwarranted by any
facts, and had direct tendency, ia connection
with the proclamation, to incite to riot anu
disturbance.
Resotued That in view of the gross fraud and
| violence which led to the defeat OF the RepuOlt-
can candidates in this city, it Is duty which
| they owe no less to those who voted for them
| than to themselves 10 contest the election, an
| we pledge to them IN such contest the support
and countenance OF every honest citizen and
true lover OF his country.
These resolutions were received with hearty
| applause. The manner OF the reception of the
| resolution relative TO the manner in which the
| High Sheriff sacrificed himself to the MolOch OF
| the Democratic party was ominous in its demon
strariyeness. When the last resolution was read
the speaker was Interrupted at every sentence.
Mr. Moore said that this subject was one of
| vital Importance to every one having due
| regard for his personal or political rights. We
have seen the streets OF the city ogerrun by the
CGnaihe OF neiehborlng cities; we have seen
the officers OF the law and peaceful citizens
| executing the sacred right of franchise shot
| down in our streets. The question is not
| whether MIR. Fox or Mr.. Tyudale shall be Mayor,
lint haf hon hal haua
| the right of elective franchise. (Long cheering
Ano we are TO consider, too, whether the la vs.
| are to be dehled and justice and equity be ig.
| lored by our civil tribunals. The speaker dwelt
upon the value of American citizenship 10
| foreigners, and upon the fact that, in view of
| the sanctity OF the privilege the power OF con-
ferring it was vested in our highest courts.
! And how it has been disregardeo! 1t has been
| mere question whether 1t took twenty-five or
| thir,y-nve seconds to convert an alien into an
| American citiZen. (Long cheerng) Tens of
| thousands of such false naturahzatons were
scattered throughout the city aud State, and it
| is natural that this vast gathering should de-
| clare themselves unwilling longer 70 submit to
| such wrongs. (Applause.) Every citizen should
| be protected in his rights, and the vote OF all
| true citizens, naive and adopted, should be
| protected.
Hon. James Pollock was the next speaker.
| He was warmly welcomed by the Assem- olage.
He heartily ndorsed the resolutions. He was
| always ready to bow to the will OF the people
| as expressed at the ballot box, but would never
| consent tnaJ any part Ol dn eleCJlou carried Dy
| fraud, bribery and corruption, should stand as
the verdict of the people without contest.
| (Chetrs) And he was satisfied that it was the
| outy OF every good citizen to contest, from the
| seat OF the Mayor down, the claim. of the Demo.
| Gratis to the various offices. (Screams OF aD-
paUse.) q solemnly the speaker expressed the
| belief that every candidate upon the Republican
nckeI was elected by OF least ten thousand
| majority. prolonged applause.)
In the hauds that have been committed,
| everything that gives dignity 10 the rights OF
| the American citizen has been nulihed. The
! spes ker would welcome the seeker for liberty
from wherever he came, but protested agaiust
that citizenship which is created by fraud and
sealed by forgery and perjury. He protested
| against the fraud that has dIsgraced the highest
| tribunal of the State. (Cheers.) He protested
| against the bringing of ruffians here from BalC-
more and the organized band of murderers from
| New YORK. to neutrallZe the votes of our o Vn
people. Shall these elections be contested? |?
| iLopg cries of "yes.") Are you willing TO stand
| by the authorities in the contest, aod help them
to execute the fiat when it has gone forth Be
newed cheers.)
The speaker closed with beaut 'ul picture of
| what would be the result II, desoite the blood Of
three hundred thousand noble men, this country
| were 10 be giveo up laughiug-sto;k TO the
| world, and its flag to degradatlou.
Titan }. Coaey, Esq. was then introduced
and said:-
Mr.. President and Fellow-citizens; coufess
that am embarrassed, standing before you, by
the eloquent and truly able speech from ex-
Governor Pollock; but I have come here to-
night not TO glorlfy with you, as we might we'll
DO over the victory We have gained over our
enemies We have met here for tue purpose OF
business and il is about that de ire TO talk to
YOU. / have compared the statistics of the
| recent cleo ion with the elections of the Las
year or two, ANA ~ sIeAS ~ me that they tel