New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-07-24
LOCAL POLITICS.
THE LIBERAL wATCH-FIRES.


The United Democratic Association OF the
Nineteenth Ward held enthusiastic meeting last even
inc At seoond-ave. and Fifty-fourth-st. Extensive
preparations had been made for the meeting ana IN
point of numbers and enthusiasm IL eNceeuou
any effort thus far made by Ward association large
stand had been erected front of the headquarters Oh
the association and this tasteuly decorated with
bunting and Chinese lanterns. handsome banner
suspended above the stand bore the kenesses OF the
Liberal candidates stretched the street was
row of Chinese lanterns, and number OF
the latter were suspended from the buildings
in the vicinity while two hlge bonfres illuminated the
scene There was a display OF fireworks, and band Of
music played several airs. The avenue and the siuc
street were thronged with people, who hao
gathered to listen TO addresses by Cen NJ
T. Mcmahon, the Hon. A. j. Rogers inc ho"
John. c. Bushnell. Maj Gu c. Allessne' ana others
The club Of the strongest in tho upper par % E
city numbering already more than 400 megDers, ~ S
composed OF intelligent mechanics ana Wothu, ,
claims 20 be the banner organization OF tne
The first speaker introduced the Hon. A. j. ROGERS
He was interupted ny sang o. oug anS 1n and Who
choered for James OBrien and various poltclans Win
and number OF persons on tne STAND were su TS
by the missiles and severely injured. Ipe
vacated il. hut Gen Mt1Iahon courageously remained
Advancing 10 the front OF the PLATFORM he SAID; Ihee
having like towards and villains and nothing would suit
better than to be accompanied by nan dozen SU
A. Rogers said We have met for the purpose OF co
operating TO restore cOuntrys constitution ana CI
liberty. more harmonious convention .han tne'
at Baltimore has never been held IN tRis e4un
try. That convention represented 3,W1UJJV NOtcLs
ana 2O,eJOeOO Of people party 'hat dUn ,n snT
Una no1oogy5tc party~nominate men who had fought
the principal political battles OF the country anu IL LAS
done what is best for the country in attempting TO
restore biessincs which have enjoyed willingly
shake hands with the Republican party across me
bloody cEasm in the hope that we may again elect
union OF tie states and obtain the civil liberty we desire
Il has been principle OF the @ air eccordig
State had right 10 govern us owl anaLS III s
to It's own will, and il Is to sustain TINS seI-s1v
eminent that the Democratic party has aeed IN the
coming contest the election OF olther canul1atc WI
no easy matter. The campaign Is ALREADY ptSui anu
the Secretary the Treasury has been IN lhe SCUM
urcin- the element not TO snake hads sIo co
bloody chasm" AT Phla.elphl curtain zen eho" SHOW
ipe Grant with a sword by his side. We want peace ana
we want II by the instruments by which the Union was
first established For three years Grant mas Deen ~
power and his supporters point TO single aJS wiz"
can command the respect Of the American people hS
first sent armed men 20 surround the DalVtpoA, an
fbr0uh les OF soldiers exercise the right OF urase
Major Charles c. Aeshire said; Did you ever near near
anv one attempt 10 advocate Grants cause WITHOUT
seaSlRg OF i mn from n Pesidonf Grant we have nothing
to say against Grants military Iecord put horace
Greeley able man and Will MAKE sOOu fIosluSh.
Tberr is but little difference IN Greeley he is and as
he was but the times have changed he Is man VINO
Gen Mcmahon said: Feuow-cltize ms Of the Nine
teoub Ward: am deeply Tieyed that portion OF this
iarre assenbage should far forget their manhood
iayepess as we have just witnessed. and hope that
II these sc0undrels cannot be controlled by the
uroufr city authorities, that you will have the
manhood 10 take them by the throat and compel them
pay proper respect to the ladies' at least VINO are
plying this platform We nave assemOieu mere VonlsnV
10 discuss a matter of vital Importance 10 every cltzen
The nomination OF Horace Greeley and Graft Brown D
the Cincinnati Convention was receIVeu py the GIali.
party with bowls OF derSOn and shouts of laughter but
Their Laughter mas Tca II When the Re-
publican party OF which II may De n muiS sara
Iican marty and became a party devoted TO the per-
sonal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF one man. and that man hold
OF the United States then and not I'll then, dd Horace
Greeley abandon IT, and appeal TO the people TO resist
wroug-donC When Grant was inauguraed over three
years AGO he proclaimed peace The nation has suffered
from despotsn and anarchy The south has been pun,
which should be forgiven II We would have permanent
peace ana prosperity WIsnI t 1 feel ivciDn6 70 emu
Which has been SO desolatedi Every man in this large
crowd can answer in the negative. Well, then, the
Democratic party Is opposed TO this and we
being the best earth TO aid in getting rid of such
despOtic Administration. Grants administration Of
foreign affairs has reflected no credit upon the nation
The Alabama Treaty is, believe, snare by which we
have signed away our rights upon, me me-, hgh seas
into The pockets Of few doubtful patriots.
one woro to my countrymen before closing, MI Gree;
leyis better known than any Other man ID the civilized
world the friend and earnest supporter OF the rights
of the dOwn-trOdden people OF all nations and no voice
was eloquent than his in behalf OF Ireland when
famine staEed through 6e G ar Land Inc speaker
OBfen would justify such acts as had occurred there
that night. ~, r ,,..,uo,, .,oo, ,,o -,.o 81, ,o D.
public under successive liberal administrations, and
Showed where that OF Grant compared unfavora-
bly, WITH those OF his predecessors. Mr. Greeley
selfmade man, such one as the Democratic party
could well honor with its support and the Of
that grand old party would rally around him and aid
hls election.
The Democratic Association Of the Nineteenth Ward Of
Che upon the result Of the pending Presidential election depends
t .S. s and a" sso that 10 an ency vital the mse tie.
ps and adherence when principles
their differences Of opinion have been
essential 70 save and preserve The FEDERAL compact
od That accept good faith the action Of the Democratic
CoaFeuon Baltimore uaorslg with uDsnnitT almost
nominee Of TIE Cnnuad Liberal Republican Convention
hereby pledge ourselves to reao1 and hearty Efforts TO the
Issolled That Greeley recognize friend and
champion u The 1og classes man who has made himself what he
dignity Of honest labor and the and Of his mind
R.sOed That although have differed from him N opinion
upon Of State policy still could not but admire bis nfIbe
and tre the Of sentiments
believed be for the hest interests OF mankind.
R>sord That BIZ honest purpose guarantee that elected to
Of with strict int ity and nparialiy
Of he General Government through
Conventions the
rights lie people and stne ee speech must be wiped out IN Noyem
Speeches were also made by John F. HagaD George
Croker, and Others and the meeting adjourned with
cheers for Greeley and Brown.
At gathering OF the members OF the association held
subsequent 10 the meeting resolutions OF thanks Gen.
Mcmahon and the remaining speakers were passed.
The outrageous attempt 20 break up the meeting
universally condemned, and the opinion fully
pressed thar the adherents OF Senator OBren had in
wise aided the cause Of their chief by their rOtOus
duct
GERMANS FOR GREELEY.
ABANDONMENT OF PARTY LINEs-REORGANIZA-
TON OF THE CAMPAIGN CLUBS.
The efforts which have been making for
Tho