The New York herald., 1877-10-30
Grand Ratification of the State, City
and County Tickets.
THE WIGW AM CROWDED.
ypeeches by Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer,
John Kelly and. ]. 5. Thayer.
THE OUTSIDE MEETING.

largely attended 1t was noticeable that nearly the
whole assenblage was composed OF very young men,
and excepting upon the platform there was not gray
head in tho hall The principal speech Of the evening
was IN ade by Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimcr James
S. Tnayer presided. and speeches were made also by
John Kelly, Richard o'Gorman and c. f. Ecclcsine
Resolutions were adopted deuouncing tho consttu
tonal amendments There were read letters from
Governor Robinson and Ex-Governor Seymour, besides
kilograms from numerous prominent democrats now
ou, o. tho city Tho street in the vicinity OF the Wig
wan was brilliantly illuminated with calcium lights and
from stands erected at various points those
unable TO gain admission were addressed by Colonel
w. r. Roberts, Peter Mitcncll L. G. Garrettson, L. G.
waehncr, Major W H. Quincy, Captain Isaiah Ryn-
ders, Alderman Cole, John A. Thompson. John Raft
lrty, Francis OLIVER Thomas F. Grady John r. Beck,
Or New Jersey; John Mcmahon, j. A. Hyiand, f. L.
Gaul and other local politicians
Augustus Schell, in the opening address TO tho
meeting and prior to his introduction OF Mr. James s.
rhayer alluded the injustice done the democratic
party by the refusal OF the republican Legislature
10 accord new apportonment OF representa-
ton In the State Senate and Assembly; referred in
particular to the amendment to the constitution,
which, he declared, took away the right of suffrage
from the people and placed 1t In the power Of the
propcred and moneyed classes, and ALLUDED bitterly
the placing OF occupation formerly regulated by
Mr.. scheI then. having introduced Mr.. Thayer, re-
tired amid applause, and Mr.. Thayer coming forward,
was warmly welcomed
JAMES 5. THAYER's sPEhCH.
Mr.. Sche retired amid applause and MT.
Thayer forward. He was warmly welcomed.
Alter returning thanks for the honor done him no
congratulate the democracy upon the prospects or
success in the present campaign. He ridicued the
idea there could bc any strength derived from
the incongruous elements composing the opposition,
denounced tho sianderers Of Allan G. Beach asd re.
viewed the claims OF the candidates scriatm, ana
predicted their triumphant election.
Major Quincy then read long list OF vice presi-
was reached in the list the storm OF applause with
which 1t was rcce ved prevented tho further reading
nnti Mr. Kelly wag com PEELED to acknowledge IT, and
he accordingly came forward and spoke as ioilows:
JOHN KELLy's SPEECH.
AT this stage OF Inc proceed ngs OF our meeting do
desire to say anything 10 the people here present.
There several gentlemen upon the platform whom,
no doubt, you would like TO hear. Governor Dors-
iDer present, and so IS the celebrated Irish orator,
hchard O'Gorman. These gentlemen arc here TO
raise their favor of the nominations OF tho
democratic party. They are hero TO protest against
the comb nation made with the republican party.
They are waiting to speak to the American people.
purely MS American citizens-tappause)-and they
viii tell you that VINO call themselves demo.
crats-lhisses--havc united with tho republican
Of Of this state Of the rish. OF suffrage. tiissosl
IA voice, s'they can't do IL" Applausel rhoy arc
hero to tell that these men, Tor instance this
John Morrissey-h s)-thcy are here to tell you
that be- In the senate Of the State OF New York united
Bill passing the legislature Of this great state sses
Fellow citizens, will not address you any longer.
did not come here Tor that purpose. j mere TO
listen to others. Let impore you that the day
OF election when the time arrives for to exercise
tho right OF suffrage gwen to you by this mighty coun
try that you Will exercise In such way as TO show
these men that they are about to commit great out
rage against the peoples rights. Applausel
RESOLUTIONS
Colonel T.. L. Gaul read a long series OF resolutions
which wore unaniDously adopted. They denounced
the crime against popular seligovernmen perpetrated
in Washington, counting Samuel J. Tiiden and
installing Rutherford b. Hayes President The
platforms OF the State ana County conventions were
indorsed MS well as the democratic Candidates. A just
apportionment OF the State IN the legislative bodies
was demanded the constitutional amendment propos-
ing to dsfranchise the poorer classes OF cizens
denounced, and proper and liberal compensation Tor
cse law demanded. Finally, the resolutions
mended the able aud honest administration OF Cover
nor Robinson and The man asement of The
State, county and city governments The congratua-
oil the meeting were also extended to tho democ-
racy OF Ohio Tor their great victory and to the New
Jersey democracy for the happy nomination OF Gen
eral Mcclellan.
Mayor Quincy read kilograms from De Vito. West,
Clark OF Missouri and W. NJ. Springer. OF Illinois,
pressing regret at their inability 10 attend and their
pympathy with the meeting. The following letters
from Ex-Governor horalio seymour and Governor
Luclus Robinson were rcad:-
EX-GOVERNOR sEYMoUR's LETTER.
speak at your meeting on Mondsy day, next s my
hesth will not permit me TO address or adend alrge
The prsssnt canvass which excite deep interest in the
The tie
because. they charge. he seeks % hwart tho
has gone IN trying . hold power against
sy have s o ay sp M e m @ an % M
rlsasa5s Gsr e which iy elected Sas
try reinforce their wanng power by seating men IN sen.
have still more startling exhibition Of the purpose TO
oS % e N San n # the s s Of Their
mands ai,er each census reapportionnent which
IL tho Leeisla,uro eetoore this duty always been
oe an ts lights OF the for % nswn %
purpose OF enabling the minority hold control d
State by selecting United states senator who win
The citizens Of New York governing; their
itqonal rights Of representation raadulenty with
aed A. the last election the democrats carried this city
By a large majority he republicans showed that they
due 10 some tUe journals o s parsS ~ 10 sv ,n, ,ses
nde@nsd those reSoatonay acts. but most o them are
either consentng Or appandng witnesses Of the con
a. political rights Men who viii violate the duties OF
pecnnisry gain such action destroys the good order Of
soccty lowers the pubic morals and mprs tne security
obligations they disregard the obligations OF
BY ths action are i Sy the the se. shore
M"s sI @ u. 70 var as " e ssd sSs
81 the conduct which deprived item d sr represents.
Jon OF party do rcbuke this themselves
right hereafter somplan Il their property and
cuisines. I. unday .ssea Men who wisn for moral ,ata
@ SslGs Sei ,ss
ooyxsSoE RoBiSsoSs LETTER.
Ngw loWx October ~ is5T
GEsrLvngS--I am in reccip, OF polite nyitativn to
be democratic gathering Fourteenth street
tonight Iegret that the causes which have prevented
m evening meetings artificial
several months will forod acceptance. There
never a time In the history ci state and
need the adoption OF the principles of true
democracy than present The latin oi this
party is edged In every possible to the reform Of
abuses economy, the prosecution Of public
offenders ana OF law and oder. For the
past the affairs o state have nccn admin
istered with objects In Because the people
believed democratic party 10 its pledges they
have given II their support placed ~ In It's present
position. While IL maintains unwayering
eay them IL has nothing ear It's success assured
Its danger lies only IN f0rsakn the path OF reform Tor
tasier less honest II the hour when
thus faers IL viii deserve and will snier defeat For
believing the devotion of the party It's prin
tpes and repeated pledges wish Tor It the IL de-
crvcs. am gentlemen with much respect, your obed.
INT servant, !. ROBlNSoN, Governor.
spgKcH OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR poRsHEIhEa.
The first meeting OF the democracy Tor tue year
occurs at n time OF special interest IN the affairs OF
this city and State The people have az last seen, IN
It's full proportions the system OF fraud by which the
debt OF New York was quadruplcd. owing TO the I'M
tho uMs mosl oL The mnleI IACLors hnyo