The New York herald., 1872-11-03
DEMOCRATIC MEETING In BROAD STREET.

speeches by Ttcmann. Lawrence. Roberts.
Buck and Andrews-Abraham II. Law-
rencc's Addrcss-If Elected He Will BE
EMO Mans Man"-His Review or New
York's Progress.
large enthusiastic meeting was held Yesterday
afternoon In front of II Broad street In favor OF
Abraham r. Lawrence, the popular candidate for
the Mayoralty. In action and expression 1t seemed
to be one OF the most successful which has occurred
In this city during the campaign. About three
O'Clock p. M. very large crowd OF the business
men OF the vicinity assembled around the platform,
while large circle OF Mr.. Lawrence's friends sat
around him on the stand. A cumbrous mass OF
bricks piled near prevented very many nom
going within audible distance OF the speakers
Q circumstance which caused no small amount OF
pushing and crushing. The door steps OF adjacent
buildings were densely thronged, some managing
to mount the posts thereof Others. securing them
selves on the stills Of windows and to the window
bars, while half dozen heads could be seen peep
ing from every window in the vicinity.
The meeting was called to order Mt quarter past
three O'Clock by Mr.. Francis Pares, who nominated
Mr. Daniel F. Tiemann for president, and then read
long list OF vice presidents and secretaries.
On assuming the chair Mr.. TIEMANN made an
earnest and stirring appeal on behalf OF the elec-
ton Of Abraham r. Lawrence, in whom, he said, he
recognized a thoroughly competent and most suit
able candidate Tor the Mayoraty He then intro
duced Mr.. Lawrence who spoke as follows:-
ABRAHAM II. LAwRENCE'S SPEECH.
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND FELLOW CITIzENs-l appear
before you to-day to state fact which think you
al a. we 70 tn am or sae once
have Come here @ to state to to you that intend to
run for that ONCE on Tuesday next and that ex-
pect to be elected. (Cries OF 'GOOdo and ap-
pause.) Gentlemen, l have been speaking over
this county for the past two weeks In every AS
sembly district Of this city and feel proud to say
that everywhere have been received with kind
seas see he
ing received 1t have laudable desire to be
elected. want the people OF every part of the
city the people Of every kind, Of every nationality
know who It Is who asks their sufrage for the
chief magistracy OF the city. wish to say to you
In brief what my views are about the municipal
sion and completion Of
THE VAST PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
which have been laid out and suggested for wears.
for believe when completed they viii rebound to
the grandeur and dignity Of the city OF New York.
tApplause My friends, this city is different from
what 1t was twenty years ago. In that time
have seen her population advance from 100000 to
about one million OF people. have seen her ave.
nues extended; have seen her parks land out for
the recreation and amusement OF the people;
have seen the city built up, In Short north OF Four
for your SURFACES as the Chief Magistrate OF the
city should be apace with the times. (Cries Of
THE QUESTION OF RAPID TRANSIT
s most important one. For want OF this many con-
templated improvements to the city have fallen
through commerce has been driven away to other
countries and other States, and SO far 1t within
me lies, II should be elected to the office OF Mayor,
ntercomm1nicaton between the northern northern an and the the
southern portions OF this island In order that the
driving away Of capital may be prevented With
THE MEETING HELD HERE YESTERDAY,
ana soms %as With w s
W haf
you tor the office OF District Attorney or
for Supreme Court Judge, but they could not and
This distinction is difficult to comprehend, for
hold that II willing to support me for the high po
IN MY HANDS THE LIBERTY OF THE CITIZENS,
tive ofice. Ny friends, that talk, although kindly
Guilty Is that political dificuity is in the way,
the position, and that Is all there is in it. It is
also said that am not q tried politician, but
thought that meeting in question was reform
meeting, irrespective Of politics and politicians
has always been my high interest and aim to pro.
tect your interests, and
ASK YOUR SUPPORT FOR NEXT TUESDAY:
(Applause.) II l am elected Mayor shall be no
mans man, and shall endeavor to do that which
is Just and that which is right; and now thank
At the conclusion OF Mr. Lawrence's speech there
were deafening cheers for several minutes
Mr. RUFUS r. ANDREWS
then followed, endorsing Mr.. Lawrence for the
Mayoraty and said he thought Mr. Havemeyer
was now little too old to take charge Of the on
ward march OF the metropolis. He referred to Mr..
James O'Brien's canvass In a scathing manner and
was doubtful about the rumors OF his triumphant
election, for there great, silent undercurrent
vote, which will work wonders.
MIR. JEROME BUCK then made brief address, In
which he alluded particularly to the honorable
ancestry OF Mr.. Lawrence and to his own unim-
peachable career.
COLONEL WILLIAM r. ROBERTS
then made an impassiOned appeal to the audience
IN vaa nndty ty oh rad
at intervals.
After the termination OF the meeting George
Francis Train treated the more curious portion Of
the crowd to one OF his characteristic 0ratiOns.