The New York herald., 1870-03-27
TEE DEMOCRACY BY NIGHT.
TIE JACKSON CLUB JUBlLANT.

Enthusiastic Gathering Of the "Kouse Of
Israei''-Ovati0n to the Chiefs Of the Youth.
full Dcmocracy-The "Angel Of Destruction,
IIovcrinE Over Tammany Hall-rhe Big
BugnbOO Denounced and Deaed by the
Jacks0nians.
III there be any archives In the Jackson Club the
proceedings Of last night, held within and without
Its walls, VIII I'LL them 10 ovcrflowing, and whatever
of political prestige attaches to the place will be
further heightened by the success which attended
that significant demonstration Of the friends
Of the youthful democratic chiefs. Called together
to testify their admiration OF the conduct OF
their in the Legislature in the recent
contest with the "big Injuns" OF rammany the
large and enthusiastic crowds that occupied the
streets and overhowed every room In the club
building displayed the commendable qualities of
patience and moderation and evlnced none OF that
turbulent disposition with which they are credited.
1t was intended at first that reception should be
given to the representatives Of the young democracy
in modest, democratic way; but at halfpast eight
O'Clock. when the proceedings properly began, 1t
was evident that the vanquished democratic leaders
were doomed to suffer
AN OvERrOwERING OVATION.
About three thousand unterrifed persons assem-
bed In Tnirtythrd street. in front Of the club house,
ana amused themselves In cheering every head
fine band played soul stirring airs and the utmost
enthusiasm was manifested. The club house itself
was flied in every part by the adherents Of the
democratic faction to whom Larry Kiernan's angel
Of destruction
IS A BIG BUGABoO,
so that there was scarcely standing room anywhere
after nine O'Clock. All the professions were well
presented; there was numerous attendance OF
solid business men, and on the whole the
assemblage was most respectable one. Among
the more prominent gentlemen present were, be-
sides Leander Buck, president OF the club; L. d.
Kiernan and Herman Koelher, vice presidents;
Sheriff O'Brien ana Others Thomas Dunphy,
owen Cavanagh, II. l.. Clinton, James Irv-
ing, M. 7. Daily, L. ]. Koch, Thomas J.
Cummings, ]. II. Mclean, George Mclean,
Alderman Crocker, ]. Murray, Peter Mitchell, AS
sembyman Bergen. Nearly all the wards OF the city
were represented Messrs. Norton and Genet came
ausion made during the evening to the desire OF
the people TO rescue the city from the republican
s BERGEN ana .e a.ar
prominent opponents 0l the Iammany leaders were
ENTHUSIASTIC APPLAUSE.
substantial repast was prepared tor the hungry
and thirsty, and wine nowed freely. Sheriff O'Brien
stated to several gentlemen
PREVIOUS TO THE SPEECHES
that he intended to fight the battle for selr-govern
ment TO the last but that he was anxious Tor peace
and harmony In the democratic ranks. II reform
could be obtained without further discord he would
much prefer It, but II the evils OF corrupt repubi
can commissions and oppressive taxation could not
be remedled without fight ne and his party
were determined to struggle TO the bitter end IL
was better he SAID, TO have beaten than bastard
democracy. The republican commissioners were
hand and glove with the undemocratic leaders OF
lammany. and the people were neeced to support
thcm Hank smith, the republican Commissioner
OF many bureaus, who was retained by Tammany In
opposition TO the wishes OF the citizens, openly
boasted that he has collected
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO RE Used gy
TWEED
In buying over the members OF the Tammany Hall
General Committee. A lavish expenditure of money
added the Sheriff. may keep Tweed In his place for
lime but the victory must finally rest with the
people.
About nine O'Clock, the music outside having
ceased aud Tue popping OF champagne corgs tenn
porary suspended, Mr.. LEANDER BUCK called the
meeting 70 order IN some appropriate observations.