The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-11-10
SEVENTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT REPUBLICAN
ASSOCIATION.
Rejoicing Over the Triumph -.scunt"r BeDe-
diet Addresses the Meeting.

Rejoicing Over tho Triumph --'scunt"r BcDs-
diet Addresses the Meeting.
There was large gathering last evening &C the
republican headquarters OF the Seventh Assembly
district 80 Sixth avenue, In response TO call
from tho President. Numerous Chinese lanterns
Illuminating the front or the building and few
lighted tar barrels showed the character Of the
gathering TO be one OF replacement over The victory
achieved on Tuesday. At hafpast seven the meet.
Ing was called to order by the President George
w. Clarke who, in the course OF long address,
sald:-"We have gained, first, lolticr conception
OF the dignity OF The ballot box for the cure OF al our
political his. No nave learned tbs senseleasness
aud needlessness OF vigilance committees and
grievances in Ola communities ike ours, anG Il
our faith III tho ballot box has been stimulated IN
ceased thatr shall never DO pervciled from It's
sacred and legitimate use in giving exact expires
we nave gained tae opportunity OF giving the people
| OF tins city charter worthy Oh reemen VINO nave
selves. In inc third place. we have redeemed ae city
and State from the msrnie and plunder Of a reac-
,ionary and unpa5rotc party gaisanlzed by fraud
! govern. FOutthiy we nave fccured thc election
or uned ses senator zen IN aas Psee , o. e hon on
appreciation OF his clreei by returning INN 70
e p9 5he We 81 % s
10 those OF October, have cleared The track fol- che
denomination ana reelection Of Ulysses :; Grant,
who has steered the ship OF STATE through many
dangerous breakers, aud whose wise staiesmansnp
win nc again trusted by grateful people during
the next -FOUR years.
Mr.. CLARKE tnen reud letter from the AFR
Erastus g. benedict, senator eject wno
nouucei 10 oe present., regretung nus INABILITY TO
attend OWING 10 an unexpected call 10 Washington.
The President had scarce finished reading the letter
when
Mr.. BENEDICT entered the room The reception
accorded him was very warm He SAID he was
Happily able 10 10 win them, bus only Tor short
timc FIRST, he begged to return them his most
sincere thanks Tor Tue support accorded TO HIM.
though trusting 10 tho exertions o. hs friends ana
the desire for reform 50 generally felt by all classes.
yet he did not anticipate such glorious victory The
might call NJ awaited hun. The ISSUE he said,
has proved concuslyey that the mass OF the people
are honest and appreciate houesty and It's capacity
Tor seltgovernmeht. Nh Benedict then spoke OF
the immense responsibility which Will rest Oh the
new Legislature greater Than has rested on any
previous Legislature, by reason OF The important
duties 10 De d-charged-such as repeating the
present Infamous charter, providing ways anG
means, &c; and he intimated that II Is absolutely
essential for the retention Of the fruits oil the
triumph now gained that the incoming Lcgisa-
turG care 20 eislate FOR The conservation or the
party. MI. Benedict concluded Dy again thanking
The republicans present for their good work. rs well
the reformcrs and expressing regret that ne was
obliged 10 leave Tor Washington SO suddenly.
colonel DugGnnc Charles $. Spencer aud other
prominent republicans also addressed the meeting.