The daily gazette., 1875-08-26
FIRST EDITION
optNUG OF THE CAMPAIGN.
GRAND RATIFICATiON
MEETING.
,,or ATTENDANCE AND GREAT
I' rSTHUsIAsu.

,- oour OF THE wARDs PROMISE To
no-,ppRrssEs by SENATOR DAY
mn JoHx o'B1nSn, ESQ, AND
wN. Q. WHITLEY, Esq
,,honoh gotten up on short notice,
Mn3nn,oocralio ratification meeting on
lie pGt ~ atroet. lust west of Market, last
foul.n fo,ng was osgrand success, and was
evelIi,a BY between 1900 and 2,ho0
people ;o,o, ros assembled at 80
ii., orl although the meeting was
.lCS@, lC.Srr,on;zcd until after eight O'Clock,
no. insco crowd remained standing
ritbout .It any signs of Impotence as
,snnSh %t'n determined to hear all that the
'lOp sIosaent speakers announced had to
s,V4 say about municipal politics, and the
4 nr,sent city campaign.
pae,inq among the crowd, ii GAZETTE
n ronortor heard many pertinent remarks
..am various localities, in regard to
~ .o ,ho coming election. "Wc're going
n ~ r rirc Whlcley," said young and
s ,o,;rc ~ ;S Tenth ward Democrat, from
n 150 to 17J majority in our Ward. We.
~ .o' cot the Ward thoroughly blocked
Il and Know how every man stands. A
81 Tbirl Ward man positively placed
81 wbitoley . mo lority there at 100, and
,,nJ democrat from the Fourth assert
|' "a lint Lewis Paynter, would have at
Mas, lq5 majority, AMI that the city
{tickot would not be ten votes behind
him
In thi3 cheerful manner the crowd
anyersed and putting the various re-
mark; together. with due allowance
tor tbe enthusiasm Of those making the
est,mate7 il is safe enough to predict
majority nf from 900 to $50 for
# #TLitclqy and the whole city ticket on
The day of election.
Meanwhile, the Rokeby brass band
"a rivod, and was stationed on the bal
conY at Springer's 8 restaurant, where it
i;scour7ed excellent music during the
evening. The conductors Of the meet
. ln- then took their positions on the
Fl stand The stand was erected in the
Il usual manner Just in front OF Spring
er's restaurant, and was handsomely
arranged with flags Several lanterns
n rave the necessary light
Tie meeting was called t. order at
:l5 o'clock, by James p. Hayes, on
whose motion The following officers
were chosen
pre:ident-Jame5 ". Ware.
Vice Presidents-First Ward, Peter
5 Hutsted; 81, Chas. e. Jelferls; 81,
Frank McCloskcyi 4th, }. A. Ball; 5th,
James Murpheyi 9Th, Geo. Hepbron; !;
,tb, Albeit Thatcher; 8th, James Ken.
nelly 9ih, Il. II. Row; 10th, Dennis
Fl Mention
Scor5t3,i,s- NJ taylor, Jacob Butz
When the organization was effected,
. tha President Introduced Senator Bay
all, who WAS welcomed with rousing
cheers and rounds ot applause.
In opening his briet remarks, which
were tf hut twenty minutes duration,
' Mr. Bcycrl said he was glad to be at
/. thl mctt ting and II see SO many pres
& eul, bccsu3e it went to show that some
s ot ,ar people It least, are interested
f iaa "a government aud are endeavor-
3 in., 10 secure 1t In this city. He was
. glad IL note this fact, Tor he deemed
it the most important political duty of
q good cill2ea, 10 DO all in his power
(, 10 secure sound and economical mum
cipal government. 1t is the people 5
money which ia used in carrying on
.A the city government and therefore
every dollar wrongIully spent is a dol
lar taken from the pocket of u taxi pay.
#iug citizen.
In pursuance ot his remarks Mr.
bayard warn1l his hearers TO guard
Pgainst the corTuptivc influence OF
# nNnlclnal rlngs-such as flourish sc
fXponslyely in New York. Washing.
'o1 ana other large cities. True, nc
Fuch ring as these exist here now, bul
our city is growing in population and
prosperity, and is already attracting
the political sharks, who expect tC
la''en ana grow rich at the expense OF
me people lie urged the selection Of
cod and competent men for oil the
CLces, men who We would be willing
70 trust in private life, and by this
Ae-ns secure an economical and Judi
Elou3 municipal government, one that
%vuIi invite capital, encourage in
SuStrlal enterprises, and make our city
usler and more prosperous than il
f7eE was before.
Ia conclusion, the honorable sneaker
lald handsome compliment to tht
EnhCetlent city ticket nominated by the
democracy, and earnestly hoped fol
rs success by handsome maiorities OF
ue aay OF election. He concluded
stun applause, and was heartily cheer
ca as he sat down.
The President alter more music h,
Esq. =" '""" V hyrhe
Mr q Byrne spoke In his usual fell
NV t.'ous anu earnest style, referred I,
,ae Importance OF the present Centen
~ ulal a campaign and PARTICULAR,
" Nol Whileley's eminent fitness TO
.ie position of Centennial Mavor. III
,l.o referred in appropriate terms /,
as as yIlerexceuent gentlemen compris
nrsoa s 'ae Democratic city ticket, an,
u.gea lhe Democrats to use their M
aIost endeavors for the triumpha n
smelon n of this ticket. Upon concand
ms. MY ne introducedCol. Whitleley to IN
Mayor" "" oeh'ennis
Whi,l,asl AMIDST a storm of applause Co
" ulteley came forwar,l o,,d ,-.oa.I