New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-29
LOCAL POLITICS.
VIGOROUS LIBERAL RALLIES.
MR. LAwRKNCE Ar MAsONIc HALL.

| NIX bh"hkNCE AT MASONIC HALL"
large and enthusiastic meeting of dele
gates 70 the Matthew T. Brennan Central Organization
was held last evening, at Masonic Hail. the purpose
of attestng their undertaking adherence the Liberal
cause, and TO ratfy the recent local nominations VIII
liam H. Burns the Presdent OF tho Association, made
brief speech explaining the objects OF the meeting and
expressing his attachment TO principles OF tho LIB
eral party. James II. Maxwell appointed Secretary
and resolutions ratfyng the State and county nomina
| tons were unanimously adopted
| The Hon. Abraham r. Lawrence was then introduced
anu received with hearty cheers. Mr.. Lawrence sad
that he had not come for the purpose OF making any
speech but simply for the purpose OF seeing his friends
and responding to their invitation. he bad already
addressed one meeting In The earlier part OF the evening
ana believed that ne had stu TO address three OF Our
more He could therefore, do little else at these meet
ngs than show himself and tell ms friends that he had
entered into this hght Tor the purpose OF winning ZAP
plause. When the nomination was rendered To MIN IL
was which he had neither sought nor asked for
When he was told that his might be Of some use 70
the Democracy OF TINS city he made up his mnd thaI ~
his duty 10 enter into the contest and that the great
City Of NewYork always Democratic in ts interests and
character. was entitled To q Democratic Mayor lie
claimed to be the only Democratic candidate In the
William c. Cover and Martin ]. Reese also made adj
dresses.
IN THE FIFTH DISTRICT.
The Liberals and Democrats of the With
Assembly District held a ratification meeting last night,
the intersection of Bedford and Houstonsts. Nelson
W. Young chosen Chairman. He said the object Of
the meeting was to discuss the important question
whether the people TO retain the right to choose
their civil rulers and whether civil law should prevail
over military power. Edward NJ. Thomas was chosen
Secretary read series of resolutions. indorsing the
Cincinnati and Baltimore platform. and ratfying the
State and city tickets
Mr.. McClelland the first speaker and explained
the chief features OF the present canvass Major Hlg
gefty said they had come together not TO plot Tor
feeling against Cen Grant but he felt that the admins
trauon OF public alrs had been grisvous wrong 20
had never voted the Democratic ticket, but he believed
that be Liberal Republican 10 be In favor Of the
largest liberty and the test interests OF the country
Alexander Sullivan was the next speaker. anu was
followed by Isaac H. Hunter eolored who was received
with hearty cheers lie SAID ne advocated the aus OF
honesty, Justice. reconciliation and reformthe election
embOdyng these qualiteS 10 has been decreed by the
honest people Of ali parties that he shall MI the place
which for four years has been disgraoed by Gen. GrhI
AMONG THE GERMANS.
meeting of the Tammany Hall organize
ton Of the Xth Assembly District held last evening
at ConcOrda Hall. In Avenue A. TEird-st. The eX
terror OF the building decorated with rows Of Chi
nese lanterns, and there most brilliant display OF
fireworks during the evening. Within the hall very
large number of persons had assembled and meeting
was held whereat intense enthusiasm prevailed CON
siderable part Of audience consisted OF Germans
and German speakers well as American addressed the
meeting The mention OF the names Of Greeley, Ker-
nan, Cox, aud Lawrence we're invariably gree'ed WIN
Anthony Hartmann was elected Chairman, aud Dr.
AdolDh Berckmann introduced 10 the audience and
During address the Hon. Abraham K Lawrence en-
tered the hail. and greeted with storm OF cneefs
and applause. When Mr. Lawrence rose TO speak the
audience rose to ts feet and cheer after cheer
through tho hail. John Kelly aud Henry WotmAn also
made addresses.
MASS MEETING AT YONKEHS.
A Liberal mass meeting of more than
ordinary spirit and size held at Yonkers, West
chester County, Saturday evening. Both in the hall
and outside great audiences gathered, and met the
speakers with the most hearty welcome. The outside
meeting was addressed by Waldo Hutchings, the Hon.
W. W. Niles, and others. In the hall the Hon. Carkson
n. Potter. the Hon. Chaunoey NJ. Depew, and Judge
Hartland were the speakers MT Depew dld not Close