The New York herald., 1874-11-13
A POLITICAL SERENADE.

Colonel Benjamin A. willis, Congress-
man Elect from the Eleventh District,
Serenaded by the West Side Assoc
ciatfon-The Colonel's speech-HOt Shot
for the Administration.
Under the auspices OF the West Side Asso.
citation the honor OF q serenade was paid last
night to Colonel Benjamin A. Willis, the Congress
man elect from the Eleventh Congressional dis
trict. IL will be remembered that Mr.. Willis was
nominated by the liberal republicans, and that his
nomination was indorsed by Tammany Hall, and
that the morning after election his opponent Isaac
Bailey had serious doubts. judging from the vote
ne received republican district" whether
he hao really been a candidate. The serenade
took place in front OF the windsor Hotel. Fifth ave-
nue.. There was an immense and enthusiastic crowd
OF Mr.. Wis' constituents present, besides . large
gathering OF Gil zens VINO were attracted to the
spot by the music OF the band. When Mr.. Wills
was introduced to the assembage he was received
with three rousing cheers. When order re-
stored he came forward TO the front part OF the
balcony. IN his address which followed he said -
the partisan, be hushed, let democrat and re.
publican alike rejoice ior no party can ap
na'nksgvns We may reoes that puoc
ments the rights OF individuals and Of States; which
w s "a maj The ss % at a % S osa ae m 6 be
that inouistoral OPPRESSION and unconstitutional op.
wssa s
rejoice yet nore the spectacle presented by our
brethren at the South giving praise 10 Almighty
God that their chains at last broken and
that the rulers foisted upon them by the bayonets
10 be expelled forever from power. Let
ut too, that the black and white man have buried
color and nationality In their labor TO save the Repub
lie and give the lie to administration boasts that IL Is
necessary to sustain the administration because the
contest between yet endures but fellow citizens
must wise. Let us beware that victory does not
beget conce or sefsuiiiceney. Our victory is value
less II 1t Yields bitter frut The needs of the country
are imperative We must be devoted to our principles
idol An American citizen should a badge
which makes him q slave. Party is the agency,
nstrumentality through which principles
carried ont in the administration Of the government
Unless 1t is such unless il is the incarnation OF
living truths, it is shadow without substance which
no Intelligent honest man can respect-a mere squab
bling organization Of which the spos the cohesive
Therefore, fellow citizens throw off all shackles
and dare 10 do what right; brave every thing;
oboquy for principle despite the DEGREES OF parties
Our watchword must be action If there be hanng,
any pondering over questions settled in the past,
we will Ian misei ably, and viii Justly perish,
and the same public opinion which in its majesty
uprose and proclaimed samuel j. Illden lis
choice for Governor OF the Empire state VIII
US wanting, and in its newly awakened wrath bury us
IN the same grave with Grantism But. fellow citizens,
have ample faith in the future. believe that the
henson their duties, in this belief conclude, and
give a sentiment mot Democracy sim
but genuine od-iashioned Jefersonan democracy;
it be ensnrined in the hearts OF the people
and enthroncd for the centuries in city, State and
uon.1