The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-19
Commencing the Coroner's Inquest ol
the Dead.
DEMOCRATIC GERMAN CONVENTION
9. s. Cox Nominated for Congress In the
Sixth District.

9. s. Cox Nominated for Congress In the
Sixth District.
German Democratic Convention was held last
night at 4SS East Fourteenth street, for the pur-
pose Of taking into consideration the nomination
of Mr.. g. 8. Cox to I'll the vacancy caused by the
death of the Hon. James Brooks. Although the
stated hour for the meeting was eight O'Clock, as
early as seven crowds congregated and by eight
O'Clock the meeting room was filed to sufocation
with a respectable class OF Germans. At about
halEpast eight O'Clock DR.. Fresch called the meet
ing TO order, and OF some length explained the
purpose for which the meeting was called. He
reviewed at some length the character OF the hon.
orable deceased member, which he characterized
as spotess, and the German democrats, not only Of
the Congressional district which he represented
but OF the city and county OF New York, owed him
debt OF gratitude which II were now impossible
to return except by holding his name in reverence.
Now, gentlemen said the speaker we are about to
select member to represent the seat occupied by
the illustrious dead, and let us pause ere we
take action. The democratic German citizens Of
the Sixth Congressional district are strong,
and beyond doubt can make q choice,
aud let that choice be s. s. Cox, who
in Congress has faithfully represented his
constituents for over eight years. (Cheers.)
This dr. Cox is a man whom we all know and can
brilliant character for truthfulness 10 democracy
and particular attention to the desires OF the Ger
n u the city Th
deny, but ! will deny that, as great many people
state the German element cannot stay the down
ward progress OF democracy, for know that II we
Germans unite, with the help OF our friends we can
carry any and everything. Therefore, gentlemen,
campaign let us pull together with all democrats,
no matter what their nationality may he, and we
w tne1 srow the present power winch r. com
element Is, at least, something more than q
cipher.
Ex-Alderman RADpg mex. addressed the meet
ing He stated he had been a resident OF New
York for over forty years, during which time he
had the pleasure OF serving in an Official capacity,
81 tie s easss. h e, himself S had = been cen
he soemniy believed, by fraudulent means.
However, said the speaker, let that pass. We
are mere tonight Tor an avowed purpose, and let
US dlscnarge every trust reposed in US TO the best
OF our ability. Nj. 5. 8. Cox, whom you IN
tend to nominate tonight, Is man well known
to me. His political career have watched closely,
and ! can safely say that in passing over TO his
care the interests OF the German democrats you
are perfectly So e and will never regret your &C.
ton Tonight. SO let us. with three times three,
wish the German democratic population OF the
city success In their choice OF S. s. Cox. Cheers.
rendering the nomination to Mr.. Cox, and appoint
ing a committee Of two to wait on the honorable
gentleman at his residence, No. 10 East Twelfth
AT about ten O'Clock the delegation called,
and found Mr.. Cox, with few select friends,
quietly spending the evening. Ex-Alderman
Radde approached, and informed Mr.. Cox Of the
result OF the meeting, when the OK -menber Of Con.
gress gracefully accepted the nomination, and
promised, should he be successful in being returned
that the trends OF democracy would always find
MN true, ana concluded by challenging any man TO
polnt us niger az MS career as member OF Con.
gress Tor over eight years, during which period
though nc may have had faults he could never be
charged Win any attempt TO hoodwink his constit-
uents.
The formalities OF the nomination being over, q
repast was laid and last night Mr.. Cox
may DC said 10 nave been the happiest Of mortsis.