The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-03
POLITICAL NTHLLIaENCE.



sTun for Congress" and "God save lEslapdn were
ths alytng cries that nlied Botanic Hail, In East
Brodway, last night with as curious ana varied q
eEofd q ever assembled ct mzs classic resort Of
Napefxhes orators Snd their disciples.
Ehe decorations Of the room we're confined to Q
~ bills posted on the walls and headed with cut
Shioh one Fenian declared was picture OF Miss Su-
Dan B. Anthony bound to harp. surrounded with .
wreath OF shamrocks and gazing steadfasty into the
face Of large American eagle, which was depicted
- rapidly approaching her with outspread wings
There was some hitch In the preliminary proceedings
and the hour named for the meeting to commence
had passed before there was any sign OF COM
mencement. Each person looked at his neighbor or
admired the works Of art posted on the walls, and
shade OF dissatisfaction began to be plainly discerna-
BILE on the countenances OF all present when gen.
tleman from the Seventh ward sprung up suddenly
u his seat among the audience and nominated VIM.
warder subsidized as suddenly as he appeared. This
nomination being acted on, Mr.. Crow with becom-
ting dignity advanced and took the chair and then
announced that thay nad come there to take steos
to place gentleman as their representative in Con-
gress who would represent their interests properly.
That gentleman was George Francis Train
The Chairman then introduced General NAGLE
who began most glowing description or the merits
land. He was maa iarsiehted and sagacions-a
man VINO combined one hun lrei ideas Ia his mind
q once but could not dwell upon any one for more
than three or four minutes until he went or on
another. He was far ahead OF the present time.
After description OF Mr.. Trains late course In Ire
prisoned there; and after also reading s some ex
tracts. from his writings the speaker con-
tnued: He is an extraordinary man in more
ak O'Clock IN the morning that he Is at twelve
O'Clock at night. He makes no errors commits no
M H he g Ss s dsa me-
payment OF bonds in greenbacks; but his thunder
was stolen by other parties, who got the credit Of
some time the speaker concluded BY saying he would
himself pledge his life for him that II placed in Con-
gress he would be honored and respected by the en-:
tire members OF that body. lie hoped the result OF
the meeting would be his nomination for Congress-
), At this stage Of the proceedings 1t was evident
GeneraINagie concluded Mr.. Tom Brady jumped to
MS Feet and asked the General II he had any proofs
that MT. Train was candidate for Congress. This
was like touching gunpowder with lucifer match.
~ moment the entire asscmblage was on their
ret and at least dozen persons were trying to
make themselves heard. One, man declared he
Another wanted to know the sense of the meeting.
third wanted the friends OF Ireland to keep order,
Finally Mr.. Waters obtained hearing. He
said he was Renian, and that when General Nagle
went to Ireland he brough some OF his property with
uted his rine. He wanted to have the sense OF the
meeting declared. There was nothing said about
me candidate for the Presidency or Vice Presidency
or the GOyernorship OF the State. He asked why
was tnatG (Cries OF "Tnaps true.,D
General Nagle, after the conmotion had somewhat
satisfied that Mr.. Train was a candidate. tCheers
and voice go into him. Nagle.'D He would answer
Mr. Waters by saying lie was entirely in favor OF Sey
were given with VIM General Nagle then con-
tlnued TO speak OF hts early acquaintance with Mr..
seymour. THIS somew hat notified Mr.. Waters aud
when the General concluded Mr.. Waters declared he
would support Mr.. Train II he was nominated.
;. a motion was here made to appoint committee
meeting, which brought Mr.. Brady to his heel again
and he remarked .If Mr. Train Is nominated in this
here district will support him-that Is II he gets the
Won't get The regular nomination; he cannot buy t.")
Cries OF ''Sit down, Tammany Hail." mingled with
caeers and laughter, the chairman all the time
calling and rapping vigorously to order.) Mr.. Brady
continued:.l want to give II to understand Mr.
rissey. Cries OF three cheers for Morrssey.,)
&c leral NAGLE, IN an excited manner-I have an
swered Tor Mr. Trains being candidate. tCheers)
Mr.. BRADY-Three cheers for John Morrissey.
voIcE-Three cheers for Maggie.
The excitement at this time was fred hot,n every
one standing up, and the cheering talking, or at
tempting to talk made regular Babel OF sounds.
The chairman at last conrived to get silence to re-
mark 81 have been In many a democratic meeting
In my life" Just as he got here fresh discus
SION broke out In another part OF the room, render
ing his voice inaudibie. When again heard he was
saying, "The time has come when the ring must be
stopped" Here he was again interrupted with cries
OF eco on. old Crow Some little order being again
restored q bashful specimen from Ireland, who
excused hImsef for speaking, as he was only Q
short time In this country, made regular rigmaroic
speech In the course OF which he said II this coun-
try had many more like Train, upon my soul, as an
Irishman, could congratulate America on the fact.
After this resolutions pedging the support Of the
meeting TO Train were passed Tom Brady here Of
Jered 600 to 500 he would name the next member
OF Congress from the district. Mr. Modesty said 1t
was not betting hail. Cheers for Morrissey were
again called for and given, and motion to adjourn
carried.
Tins timeat least twenty persons trying to talk at
the same time, and the only expressions heard,
"Gin MIn;n 1--WE know better than you;" "You
the basfu man as this time called for three cheers
for Ireland. when the meeting broke up.
Twcnty.crst Assembly District Democratic Az
sociation.
The Twenty-nrst Assembly District Democratic
Association held meeting last evening at the Tenn
perance Hall, OF Eightysixth street and Third
avenue. The attendance was large and exceedingly
enthusiastic. After the President, Mr.. Samuel Jack
son, had called tine meeting to order and the new
members had been enrolled Mr.. Thomas W. Pittman
submitted the following resolutions, which were
passed with acclanatlon:-
sterling integrity, patriotism and eminent saemanshp Of
the bearers o. the party Boaio
Seymour aud Frank r. blair Jr. hail the brilliant signs
q their election Is hs true sarbnses Of peseehe
which Is Indispensable the well being Of wholconiry
Resolved That the inevitable results OF the wasteful eype
grade every legislative act notorious corruption and eI
ARE ~ S %
misrue and make the duty of every true patriotic c
however humble his sphere 10 unite ia removing from
position those who onsb for and have brought
us evils which act the country and have already
produced deficiency In the public treasury OF
Resolved That In the present fearful condition Of the
his whole duty and
We the members Of this association enlist heart and soul 10
The great struggle for constitutional liberty and will
M efforts until the November election shall have crowned
glorious democratic party with that II merits
the triumph OF all its candidates.
Resolved, That becomes duty 10 sustain for local
Offices OF the high character and ability those
who have become national and State standard
and particularly for judicial officers gentlemen OF well
character aud ability should be selected.
Resolved, That therefore hail with delight the Of
Cunning Bedford Jr the democratic candidate for City
Judge be being gentleman Of education Of purity Of charsc
has exhibited Assistant District Attorney the fearless
and upright discharge OF his duties peculiar ntness well
other attribute and qualification for the high
sponsbe ONCE Of CITY judge therefore, pledge lin
support and call upon al other workin. 10
unts with n In support OF Mr.. Bedford.
WASHINGTON POLITICAL GOSSIP.
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