The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-17

was introduced and spoke at some length. Much
Enthusiasm was manifested by the assemblaee..
Michael Norton was endorsed for SenaS0r OF tine
Firth district at meeting held az MI. John MUIR
rays, No. Am.ty street. last night
night Captain John Widely in the cnair,
Michael Norton was unanimously endorsed for Sena-
tor OF the Fifth Senatorial district.
the Excelsior Club, and tho citizens at public
meeting last night. endorsed Michael Norton for
large number OF the Germans OF the Sixth ward
organized club last evening, under the ute OF inc
S see the meeting was cSed to order
by j. p. Solomon, OF the Tweed Central Club,
who referred TO The large German vote IN the ward
and the Increased asccndancy OF German infucnce
In the politics OF the country, State and CITY, he
alluded to the odious laws passed BY republican
out the land. Resolutions were adopted endorsing
Tweed, Russell Roche and Kirven. After the election
OF s. Hyams president, Newiedt and Bernstein. vice
presidents, and Abraham Cohen, secretary, over LOO
persons enrolled their names MS members. After q
vote OF thanks to Mr. Solomon for his exertions In
ings viii be held every Monday evening
large and enthusiastic meeting OF the residents
Of e honest ecent and Police
tce was held at the han corner OF tho Boulevard
and 10th street. The place was crowded win
prominent citizens nom all portions OF the district
who, irrespective OF party, united in the wish 10
secure Justice whose past record should guaran.
tee him as capable and fearless in the discharge Of
william I. Wiley was unanimously nominated,
ana cOmInittee Oh lOur appointed 10 uialt reS0lu-
lutions and arrange for future meetings In other
parts OF the district. Also q committee was APP
pointed to wait upon Mr.. Wiley and notify him Of
mis- nomination..
Mr. Wieys public record is altogether in his favor.
From 1S48 TO 1850, while captain Of police he efectu-
oily cleared the First ward OF thieves and ruians.
and won universal commentator for the unninchmg
manner in which he protected the residents OF that
ward
Judging from the reclamation with which Captain
Wiley was received and his known popularity his
opponents Will have but sorry time OF 1t at the
December elections.
A large and enthusiastic meeting OF the Young
Mems Independent Democratic Club of the tenth
ward was held Thursday evening, 14th inst, at the
club rooms, No. 1872 Eldridgc street,
Mr.. Charles Schafer Ofciated as chairman ana in
PRODUCED Mr. Daniel Melville, who made some well
timed and pertinent remarks on the prospects or
the canvass, after when Mr. Ahern enlarged on the
duties OF citizens In the present crisis ana explained
the motives OF the radical party IN enforcing an
Odious Excise law In the city OF New York which
does not exist in any other part OF the State, thus
depriving the citizens Of the city OF a privilege
which is enjoyed by oil olher Inhabitants Of the
State.
Mr.. ROmer was then called upon and delivered an
address in German which was enthusiastically
responded to by the German element OF the club.
In response to a resolution Of the club 10 support
Mr. Jacob Cohen candidate for Supervisor, Mr..
Daily euOQized the character OF the gentleman and
enlarged upon his many sterling qualities as DEM
ocrat ana a man, which was heartily endorsed by
the club, after which the club adjourned to meet on
Monday evening, 18th INST.