The New York Herald Newspaper, December 2, 1865, Page 8

Sa np Feral QREAT REPUBLICAN RALLY. Endorsement of Marshall 0. Roberts and Murray Hoffman. Imposing Toreblight Procession, Music and Fireworks. ‘ Speech of Major General Banks in Fifth Avenue. John T. Hoffman Endorsed by the Germans. The Citizens’ Ratification Meeting at the Cooper Institute. = anew Great Zinthusiasm fer Hecker and O’Gorman. The Betting Classes om the Candidates, de. &e. &e. ROBERTS RATIFICATION. Speechos of Charles 8. Spencer, Frederick A. Conkling, Senator Nye, General Waloridge, Wiiliam M. Evarts, and Othors. The beadquarters of the republican party, corner of ‘Twenty-third street and Broadway, and the adjacent streets were crowded last evening by the supporters of Marshall 0, Roberts for Mayor and Murray Hoffman for Corporation-Counsel. The building was brilliantly illus minated, and the most extensive preparations were insti- tuted to make the demonstration a success. Bands of music inside and out discoursed patriotic airs from an early hour in the ovening until the speaking commenced. A largo stand was erected outside, from which the crowds who could not obtain ingress to the hall were addressed by woll known republican orators. There was a strong * police force present, which contributed materially to the success of the meeting. The audience, from the begin- ning to. the close of the proceedings, wree very jubilant and confident of electing their candidates. The Twenty- first Ward Club entered the building while the resolutions ‘were beiog read, which was hailed with loud cheers, Sf EEUH OF CHAS. 8. SPENCER. Mr. Charles 8. Spencer, Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements, in calling the vast assemblage to order euid— Fa.ow Umoxrsra—At last the day is breaking. New Jersey has surrendered. Why not the c'ty of New York? If the Union electors of thie city are true to themeelves, true to their principles, true to the triumphant and glorious jiast which bas sustained and saved this Union, the sun op the morning of Wednesday next will rise upon this, the laxt stronghold of the democracy, captured and garrisoned by us, under a leader of whom we are proud, whose integrity, ability, butiness capacity, earnest energy, and unswerving, devoted loyalty are unchal- Jenged.’ We are content to stand by our own flag, within the lines of our own organization, fighting by the side of ourown brave and beioved men, We want no strange gods. (Laughter and applause.) We bow at no fore.gn shires; we wander not away into the domaineof our ancient enemies, ‘in ourfathers’ house there is enough, und to spare.” (Renewed laughter.) It becomes my duty es Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements to initiate the organization of this great meeting. It is with pride and pleasure that I now nominate as your President one of your most distinguished and respected citizens, Mr. Frederick A. Conkling. REMARKS OF MR. FP. A. CONKLING. Mr. Coxvgkuine, on assuming the chair, said:—Fellow citizens—1 shall not attempt to express’ my thanks for the honor you have conferred in calling upon me to pre- fue over this vast assemblage, comprising #0 large a auare of tho enterprise, inteiligence and patriotism of this community—for my sonse of the flattering reception which you Lave been pleased to accord to my name and person, We are met together to ratify the acis of our delogates 'n convention assembled in nominating for the wttices of Mayor and Corporation Counsel of this great city, the cenire and focus of commerce and the capital of ths whole bet phere, two of our purest and most _en- ighteued citizens, Marshal O. Roberts and Murray Hoff- man, Of Mr. Hoffman's claims to your confidence and support, of Lis universally conceded professional ability, of bes ripe scholarship, of bis thorough acquaintance wich everything relating’ to our charters, laws and ordi- lL leave others who know him better to speak. But.hay.og long had the honor of a personal acquaint ance with Mr. Roverts, I desire here to say that upon the whole catalogue of cniightened, pubtic-spirded and muni ficent inerchants who have done #0 much to render the Awercan name illustrious throughout the world—(ap- plause)—th: re is notyone who is © d to higher creuit and distinction than Marshall 0. Roberts. (Renewed ap- do Born in a bumblo—1I bad almort ead in the umbiest waik of life, by bis untiring energy, industry and talent, he bas risen from the lowest position in the counting house to the first rank among Aroerican mer- chants. (Cheers.) “Oi hie high administrative ability, of his correct appreciation of the glorious destiny which awaits this city ip the future, of his stainless invegrity— untouched even by the breath of detraction—1 need not here speak; but Mr. Roberts has a higher clam, in my judgment, than all this upon oor support. From the hour when traitorous hands fired upon the symbol of the nation’s sovereignty at Fort Samter Mr. Roberte has stood ready with heart, and band, and puree to support the government and put down this accursed rebell.on. (Cheers) While others were presiding over traitorous meetings in Union square or barapguing meetings ef disioyal men in Wall street, or denouncing the immortal proclamation of freedom which pro- claimed that on the Ist day of January, in the year of our Lord 1863, all persons held as slaves within any Btate, or any designated part of the State, the people whereof shail then be in rebellion against the United Htates, shall be then, thenceforward and forever {Applause.) 1 say, ‘gentlemen, while others were on- S4ged in Lhese disreputable offices Mr. Roberts was carn- at for bimeelf a name which our children and our ehildren’s ctildren will hold in grateful remembrance. ‘Hat, gentlemen, we bave been told that our party ought ri. — aru aoy nowinations for the enawing el the democratic parties but the great pat otic Union party of th country, which had carried it @hrough four years of war unparalleled in ancient or modern times, which now has possession of every de- partment of the nat onal aud state governments thi - out the loyal States, and of every city government of ayy comsequence, with the exception of this govern- |—this groat and patriotic party was not t@ nomi- mate any candidates Mr. Con concluded by eulo- @zing the Union candidates and predicting their success. A somber of vice presidents and secretaries were ap- pointed. Mr. DirrewRorrER presented a reries of resolutions en- dorung the nomination of Marshall ©. Roberts for Mayor aud Murray Hoffinan for Corporation Counse!, whieh were adopted with great acclamation. Letters were read from Senator Morgan and Major General Kil- patrick, both ef whom heartily recommended the Union candidates. REMARKS OF SENATOR NYP. Senator Nya, of ‘was the first epoaker. He said aa eel oye ‘object which the friends of the city of New York ooght to have in view in this contest was muni <\pal reform. He believed that In no other quarter could reform bo had than in the ranks of the Unien party of the country, which bad reformed slavery out of the land, ‘and which had reformed rebellion into lamb-like submis. sion. For the last fifteen years the democracy of this city bad heid uabroken enle, amd during that time he beard the game cry of municipal reform He thought ‘{ im that time the democrats could not re- term the cliy, it was time some other party did. ‘The iruc interests of the city would be subserved in the election of Mr. Roberta He would mot vote for Mr 4iuather because he was too careful of hie gas; for whon the Union victories were announced he would not fur- a0 additional yas buracr to celebrate them. Mr. ther was we gived in the baiance and foumd — ‘nt he supporec eo was only raaning for fam. (Laugh- He (the syeaker) would net vote for Mr. Hoffman » bad, and his support of the governmon: to the trying times of war wae aqualiti Would sot rapport any man of this clas mats! bisrepestence woe os decp as Lhoir eine had bean tiagramt, = At wor sei! that Mr. O'Gorman was clos quent; Dot where, doring the four years of war, had his vole ‘beeu heard in savor of the coanuy of hie adop- tom? One blast of bie clarion bugle would have beep worth a thousand men, but they had not even heard a Jew's 4 9 tone. He (Seuator Nye) wae in Washington when Mr. Roteris oftercd bis ships to aid She goverpment in ite extremiy. Tho speaker com mented upon Fernando Wood's ection in tolegraphing to Toots, of Geurwia, that bo could not prevent the Sensing of guns to Gegreta, Bud urged the neceesity of } wy beur en city, Sate and gevera! govery “ Ale would mot vet for Focker, because ho | needed +0 en! witnomees x0 Tove his loyn Pt worth vorng fr Honger’é eador ta foot wiuh be w Tariona—which was too soft a diet i san) Mr. Meokor's honesty was iat aw Sa png oud. the Le garoed (Laughver) The speaher regrettod that supported the Hecker pommmation, and tbat Fee ee seg ane which Omerpolence He (Mr. Nye) wanted Mr. complete twork of the Uniou party, be the labor of bis life to glorify the doinzs of the Union The speaker closed ‘with a brilllant pero ration eulogizi the Union organization, whieh would say wo Ene “Pay for the commerce you have burned.” It was tho Union arm of power which pat down thé riots im New York, and the greatest city of (he nation was now called upon to put on the beaut ful garments of liberty. ¢Applauge.) If there were any democrats present he would ask them if they wore not tired of feeding upon husks, and invite them’ to come up to the great Union mansion whero there was bread enough and to spare. He felt in the at- mosphere the: ba that Marshall 0. Roberts would: be elveted. (Applause. ) REMARKS OF GENERAL WALBRIDGB. Gxxsna WaLyrivGe was the next speaker. He said if the city of New York ito derive all the advantages resulting from ber commanding geographieal aud com- mere'al position, and Yo secure ali the benefits arising from this new condition of things, the administration of our city governinent. should be brought in unison with tho adm-nistration of the State and eet while, at the same time, we secure the ni economy and retrenchment in the government of its Soanen, and oificiency and fidelity in its legisiative and tary de; us. It is conceded upon ail bands th: thare is a general demand by the people for reform in our ety government, that such areform is necessary and desirable; and that the people intend to support that cun- didate that organization that gives them the best as- warance of securing the result desired. ‘This conviction has already achieved one beneficial result. All the poli- tical 01 ions that are ing to the public for support have presented individuals who, in their personal relations, are respected and above reproach. But the usefulness with which the successful candidate can ad- vance the interests of the city, in the event of his elec tion, must be determined by the relation the party he re- presents holds to public events, and tho views they both entertain on public questions, In this particular the impending election becomes one of unusual im) affecting the interests of the city for years to come. For if this metropolis, in the language of the illus. trions Lieutenant General, is to become the seat of commercial exchange for’ the world, during the next two decades nothing can be more important than the measures which we aro now inaugurating, looking for- ward to such a result. It will ever be a source of just mortification to every intelligent citizen that the Legis- Jaturo bas stripped its executive officer of hei all the prerogatives that should pertain to the office of the chief magistracy of a great commercial metropolis, from the approhens on, formed on past experience, that such ‘would be the character of its incumbents that power in their bands «ight be wielded ‘inst the best interests of the people whom they were elected to represent. It is now, however, understood that a disposition exists on the part of the approaching ‘islature to reinvest the chief magistrate of this city with those high functions of which he has been hitherto deprived by previous legislation. ‘Toward securing this result it is the duty of every intelligent citizen to contribute his mitluence, fn order that it may most speedily be effeeted, and the citizens of this great city themselves exercise their legitimate influence in the control and administration of their municipal affairs. Without underestimating the services and qualifications of any of the gentle- men who are presented by other organization: have come to the conscientious conviction that the in. terests of the city will be promoted by the success of that candidate whose services and sympathies are most in harmony with the federal government at Washing- ton, and in unison with the State government at eer: I, thorefore, give the Union notninee, Marehall 0. Rol erts, my earnest, hearty, cordial aud sincere support. ‘The speaker urged that it was to the mterest of the poor man to evpport the Union candidates, and remarked that so glaring has been the corruption, and with such rapid strides has our taxation increased, py heavily alike on the poor as well as tho rich, that al many of our best citizens despair of accomplishing the needed reform by any election whatever; while one of our leading jour- nals has publicly advocated, with great force and ability, the entire abolition of our existing municipal organization and the rec nstruction of the city government 1p a man- ner which shall invest its entire control in an entirely new organization presided over by the Mayor And is there any guarantee that a cure will be effected, unless, when the peoplo have bot anid they elect representa- tives who, like Marsbal 0. Roberts and Murray Hoffman, ‘0 effect it? VauLace read an original poem on the My iasy. REMARKS OF WILLIAM M. EVARTS. Mr. Wy. M. Evarts was the next speaker. The thon- sands, he said, who had agsembled on that mn at- tested tho importance of the next «lection. New York ‘was the popular heart of the nation, and it was of the utmost importance that we should set this city right in, our own esteem, right in the eyes of the State, the coun- try and the world in reference to its loyalty. “The Union men of New York intended to do that by the election of Mr. Roberts. It was important that our city should have a good frame of government, and citizens shouid bear in mind her the mine tine rt sorieninee! ie should co- ‘operate in accomplis! 18 parpose. It Was necessary that the chief magistrate should have the alliance of a great party to carry out reforms and to bring the city in harmony with the State government. There was but one of the candidates who could be really called a Union man, and he would receive the sup- port of all tho loyalists of the city were three democracies in the field, and one of them had almost ruined New York. He compared the above parties and their claims to popular support. Gunther refused to allow the city to be illuminated in honor of Union victones. The taxes were eighteen mil- lions, and be (Gunther) asked to be re-elected. In refer- ence to Mr. Hecker the er suid he was nominated by Fernando Wood, and who, if elected and put through his political catechism, on being asked “Who gave you the name of Mayor?” he would reply, ‘My sponser, Fernando Wood. (Laughter.) The only’ peculiar char- acteristic of Mr. Hecker was, in Mr. Grecley’s opinion, that, if elected ‘the would goto jail.’ Hec! claimed the Mozarters as his regular troops, and relied upon them for victory. Mr. Hofman was a man of education, char- acter, good conduct and ability. “He was a good Recorder, and Mr. Evarte asked what could bebetter than to have @ good Mayor also? If Mr. Hoffman were keptJn his precent position he would continue to discharge those duties faitbfally by keeping the knaves by the throat, while if he went into the Mayor’s chair the knaves would keep bim under their thumb. Mr. Evarts evlogived the personal and professiovai character of *Messre, Roberts and Hoffman. Mr. Roberts now owned the first flag that was fired at by the rebels, and his steamer, the Star of the West, was the first fitted out at the request of Presi- dent Lincoln to relieve the Union troops at Sumter. (Loud cheers.) REMARKS OF WILLIAM BE. DODG Mr, Wituiam E. Donen was the next: s wanted to ray a few words about the Citizens’ Associa- tion, which was organized to put a stop to municipal cer. ruption. They pledged themselves not to nominate candidates, but to scrutinize the nominces of other parties, and then to recommend citizens to vote for the best men, He (Mr. Dodge) was associated with these gentiemen, bat left them when he fouud that a party spirit was lurking in it Among the gentlemen who were connected with the Citizens’ Association were Mesars. Moses Taylor and Wm, H. Webb, from both of whom Mr. Dope read letters, in which those gentlemen expressed the desire to have Mr. Roberts elected. Messrs. Chas. Butler, Roe, Lockwood and Thos. Hall also heartily on doreed Mr.’ Roberts, whom the Union party of New York would stand by and elect as Mayor. (Cheers) Although the city would naturally grow larger, yet tacro was no need of the per centage on the valuation of property increasing. We rented a house thirty-three years ago in Bleecker strect a8 arent of three hundred dollars, and the tax on that same house was now three hundred and sixty dollars A change was needed in municipal affairs, and the iudweoment which Mr. Roberts bad was only a sense of duty to the citizen accepting the nomination of Mayor. In conclusion, Mr. Dedge pre dicted the election of Mr, Roberta. Previous to the introduction of the next speaker, Mr. ‘Spencer said that when the meeting adjourned a procer- sion would be formed, which would march to tbe resi- dence of Mr. Marshal O. Roberta, in the Fifth avenue, where they would be addressed By Major General Banke. dankamiean made a brief and \yitod addi af. w 1e meeting adjourned, with cheers for Roberts aud Hoffman. Outside Scenes, A complete ovation was tendered to Marshall 0. Rob- ria. on the part of the different wards of the city. As early as eight o'clock the crowd began to gather out- tide the republican headquarters on the corner of Twen- ty-third street, and soon after that hour the members of the different ward organizations commenced to come in. Almost every district of the up town and many ef the down town wards was reprosevted by ite banners, torches and band. Some of theee numbered over a hundred, while others had bat twenty members, All, bowever, wore impressed with the one feeling, and in unison made the air re-echo with cheers for Roberts. On each banner, beside the name of the district, appropri- ate mottoes were found. ‘Union and Victory ;"’ “Rob- erts, the Honest and True;” “Save Your City ;” “The War Eagles Forever," and soch like met the eye everywhere, A thousand torches biased upon the face of the night, while the reverberations of a Jarge piece of ordnance, combined with the vociferations of the crowd, fairly shook the buildings on either side. Balls of fire from the Roman candies held by adventurous young men frightened the old ones who carried the banners out of their wits; while shouts of Janghter at intervals greeted the premature enflaming of Chinese lanterns. A brilliant calciuta light threw the vast crowd into full relief, giv- ing the scene a brilliant and interesting aspect. Two jarge #tands were erected in front of the headquarters, ence soveral geatiemen spoke at some length op the merits of Union candidates. Among thore #0 speaking were Colonel Fairman, Colonel Fits. petrick and Mersrs, Allen and McGiellan. Thoir remake were listened to with attention and received with A) ‘suse by those present. And then the in- daperden. opecches were numerous; eundry aspirants to orninr enor’ held forth to imprompta nces Whe some oes heed, sometioes laughed at them. Tho spc: 6: ood owship seemed to imbue all, and she geod oniey oF the crowd for @ political ono was ex cM oary. tified of cong it the roughe and rowdies whack genernue rave’ gatherings, all being of the better c suet ‘mesiver ae such. ; aveo cowd Thy cs bub to expect 4 be cafe: un0e Of opinion, and the frequent ya Yavarguer ond sitewalk di brought and omor for which all American gather inve ase ote, Turvo for Roberts, an’ why shoukd’nt hele Mare oy givything he had @ mind wo. Ian't be 6 won ho? the mother to the Cinther iv of he Fayn ona tn 8 owerve” “Begorta, ould Gunther ~ ‘ fn willbe gettin’ bla cate this wht i Bad Nigh to the metvothorein Jarmin’ that he ¥4” “How are “ Hecker; may be afther , in? yersilf psa iv yor soon, and in? yersitf tide wp wid care.’ “Who's fog Wosdman?”? ‘@_afther Hoffman i defore. hold atoreh, while he who had a " tern wes looked upon with envy by his loss fortunate companions. The scene of General Grant's ovation was again peopled by an enthusiastic crowd. IN FIFTH AVENUB, At about nine o'clock it was aundunced to that the procession would move Fifth avenus Marshal! 0. Roberts’ residence, formed, and, with glaring torchesand bands ‘marched down the avenue to the corner street, whero, Mr, Roberia resides, All along the windows were filled with interested spectators, who waved their handkerchiefs encouragingly to them as they passed. Arrived in front of the house a perfect storm of plaudits rose from the crowd. The bands played national airs, the flambeaux flamed still more brightly, and the rockets shot innumerably from mase of googie: Loud and plaudits General ks’ «and Mr, Roberts’ 3] on the steps of the which took a ‘a long time to quell. The Union Generals Grant, Sher- man, Sheridan and all the heroes of the war came in for a due share of cheering, but all was nothing to the re- ception Roberts received, when, with uncovered head, the audience recognized him. As ya as silenco was restored Mr, Roberts introduced the Hon, N. P. of Massachusetts, who came forward, and, cheers, addressed the assemblage as follows :— i Jou SPEECH OF MAJOR GENERAL BANKS. Feniow Crrzivs—I thank you for the eompliment you bave paid to tho State of yasette, She is in- an the cause you ro} triumph which you will gain im great enemy of the country in the canvass noxt week. I have not the privilege of asa citizen of New York upon the detailed merits of canvass in which ha are engaged—(A Voice—'‘You area citizen of the nion’’)—but as an American citizen I feel interested in your lal and I shall rejoice in your triumph. (Good.”’) New York is the last stronghold of the enemy of the administration of the country at-the present time, and of the government during the last le of four years’ duration. If you overthrow that ion which has been mort or less in sympathy with the ene- mics of the country in this encounter it will bave no flag to which it can rally, no post which it can hold, no party to which it can appeal, and no leaders who will venture to organize or to deciaim in favor of its principles, You represent, therefore, the Union e, of the country, and your contest is the Tast contest of the year which bogan in a series of glorious triumphs over the enemy in the field of battle undor Grant, Shorman and Farragut—(A voice— “And Banks too,”)—which were followed by the surren- der of Lee, Johuston, Smith and ‘aylor, the recroant son of an ex-President of the United States, and which has been since followed by the even more glorious triumphs of New York and New Jersey. (Chi forever, as we trust, all resistance of a ers.) That sealed party in the field of battle, or a party’ at the polls of the country, hostile to the principles of the government, or the integrity and honor of ite flag. (A voice—Good for you,””) 1 trust, fellow-citizens, that you will not halt in this great work Of triumph, and that you will close the memorable year of 1865—the most memorable of our country’s history— by a glorious victory that will give equal, if not greater joy to the people of this country, than any of those to which I have referred. You may be told that this is a mere municipal election, that it is a contest for the of- fices of the city, and to establish the policy by which the interests of the city shall be directed, but it is much more than this. It represents the national principles in the great city whieh is the parton ad of the fe petinens! and which, more than any otl city, is the concentrate point where settle the energy, the power and the eloquence of the pulpit--the energy, the wisdom, the far-reaching influence of the press—the in- fluence of commerce, of of manufactures, and all that maintains our connection, not. only with every part of our own people, but also with those of distant nations and other continents. Here in this grand centre of move- ment, here in this great contre of power, you aro gath- together to assert, defend, maintain and ostablish forever the only principles upon whieh can be directed successfully a government of the people, or by which can be maintained the interests and the honor of our count {Cries of “Bully for you,” “Bravo, bravo.””) If you failin your duty, the soldiers of this country who have fought under its flag have bled, have died and have for nothing; if you fail to maintain at the ‘conqu polls the glorious. rinciples that they have vindicated in the field, their labor pas been for rete and the govern. ment for which tid fought and for which they died, the intelligence the people in which they be. Moved and upon which they rolied, will appear to have been wanting, and it will be left to other men than ourselves and to other ages than ours to vindicate tho great principles of free gov- ernment, and maintain, here and everywhere, the equality of men before the law without respect to condi- tion, color or race. (Applause.) Fellow citizens, it be- longs especially to the people of New York to put the Empire city in harmony with the government of the United States. You represent the great interests of this country more especially than any other community, and ‘the responsibility for the success of those interests, and the maintenance of the principles upon which that re- 7 bility depends, is in a great degree in your hands. ‘hy should the city of New York, with # million of at within forty years, two generations at iit, will surpass in population the city of London or the city of Paris—why should the Empire city of the American continent—the city of New York—stand alone in its municipal organization and in ite re - ‘tation of the lities of this country? ‘ithout harmony or affihation with the State govern. ment or with any State government of the loyal States, or without harmony or aflijiation with any of the city governments of the continent, why should you give power into the hands of men who have no party that bears their flag in triumph except in the insurgent rebel States, only held by the officers and men that constituted the rebel army in the great war against the republic? Why should you continue power in the hands of those men, and let them in Louisiana, in Georgia, in Alabama, in North and South Carolina point to New York and the peopie of New York as the only people of acity or State on the continent that at the polis sustain them and theif principles—as the only peo- ple that vindicated the policy and the principles of the reb'l ay, and the only men that repudiated the glo ous principles represented by Grant and Sherman, sancti- fied by the blood of half a million of our Fa men, and made immortal by the victories of 1864 and 1865? (Loud applanse and cheers for Grantand Sherman.) It cannot be. If you put your city ment in harmony with the general government of the United States, with your own State goverament, and with the Staie governments alike Rast and West, New York will be entitled to and will receive that recognition and will exercieo that influ- enco to which she is so richly entitled by her pear goes her wealth and ber power. You can dictate this country the principles which shall represent commerce in our legislation; you can indicate what policy you desire to bo pursued in regard to the great element of iabor, but if you affili- ate and harmonize with the men and the: parties now triumphaat in the rebel Stats, and whieb are, a» we are informed to-day, even repudiated by the President m the very election that he has ordered himself, you cannot expect to have your influonceso potent as your numbers, power, wealth, in. telligence and prosperity would lead other men, if not yourselver, to expeot. Soin regard to your own State governcaut. If you desire to Impress upon the “tate government the principles of legislation applicable to ur city, and which you desire 10 be established, it is itor te put yourselves in the line of the government of yourState than it is to maingain yourselves in a po- sition of hostility to the government of your State or to its logidation. T de not make theee suggestions in the way of threat (far from it), or as indicating the policy liable tobe taken up in the hie f of retaliation; but I speak df it in view of that Ie, ia America is based. The representatives of tho in therr legislative or in their administrative ities ‘to sustain their friends and to do those things in the truth, that the of every State in thie country Sy New yore Ce ey the poll and city ew in the of the of the United American. trast thet in this victory you will moure irtumph that will be identified with the perfect e@tab! ah of the liberties the country. (Loud rom a deep base ‘Then the bande stru te way home, a sound became of a sbrill treble up and each organization wei The Vete ers Endorse the Nomi- ation of Mr. Roberts. ‘The following is Mr. Roberts’ anawer to tho letter of am deemed perilled their tives to General Colonel 3 Colonel To io W. 3B ‘NOLDB. Roberts Endorsed by the German Union Bund. « The German Union Bund organization of the Eleventh Assembly district, have enthusiastically endorsed the nominations of Marshall 0 Roberts for Mayor and Mur- ray Hoffman for Corporation Counsel. HOFFMAN RATIFICATION Meeting of the Germuns at the Bowery Gar.«n. A mass meeting of the « ns of the lower part of the city, supporting the nomination of Mr. John T. Hoff- man for Mayor, was held at the Bowery Garden last night, A music corps was in attendance, which, at intervals, discoursed favorite national airs, The mecting was called to order by Mr. Michael C. Gross, editor of the Staats Zeitung, and Mr. Ebelsbacher, of the Tenth ward, was chosen President, who, in a few remarks, ex- plained the object of the. meeting. A number of vico preside and 8 ecretaries were elected, whereupon Mr. Oswald Ottendorfer, the publisher of the Staa’s Zeitung, was introdaced ag the first speaker, who, in substance, spoke as follow#:—Although the results. of the last campaign were not to be considered suc- cossful, he perceived that, the German democrats were still alive to the interests of the city, and he was glad that they had assembled in such Jarge num- bers to demonstrate their patriotism. This was only a local election. There nevertheless, an important question at issue, the an at issue being the elec- tion of a mayor who will have the power and energy to prevent any further corruption in the management of municipal affairs. Quite a number of candidates had been nominated, but the chances would be between Hoffman and Roberts, Neither Hecker nor Gunther would bave a chance to sueceed. Therefore the merits and talents of rts and Hoffman only could come into consideration. The administrat.on of Mr. Gunther ‘was as unsuccessful as any of those of his predecessors, and the support of Mr. Gunther would only facilitate the election of Roberts, Mr. Roberts was, no doubt, a citi- zen of great respect and unquestionable character; but bis experience and his surroundings were not of such character thatasuccessful mai nt of municipal fairs can be expected from him. More or less he was con- nected with the “King of the Lobby”—a circumstance which could not inspire confidence. Mr. Hoffman was alzo nominated by a certain party, but his character was guch that he can be expected to disc! his duties as Mayor in an unflinching and independent manner. The nomination of Mr. Hoffman was brought about notwith- standing the influence of Fernando Wood and his party on some members of the nominating convention and their machinations. (Applause.) Mr. Ottendorfer gave a number of statistics and facts to demonstrate the cor- ruption which for years has existed in the administra- tion of municipal affairs. A series of resolutions in support of the nomination of John T. Hoffman was read and adopted, and addresses were then delivered by Mr. Schroeder and others. A letter from Recorder Hoffman, who was antounced to address tho meeting, was read, in which he excused his non-attendance on account of previous engagements to address three other meetings last night. HECKER RAIIFICATION. Speeches of Messrs. Schultz, Hecker, and Others. ‘The Cooper Institute was last evening well filled in every partv/by an enthusiastic gathering, called together to ratify the ticket of the Citizens’ Association for Mayor and Corporation Counsel. While the hall presented an imposing appearance, the platform was occupied but by a few influential personages. An excellent band was in attendance, which treated thefaudienco to’some fine music during the intervals of speaking. . Mr. Rooseverr, the President of the association, called the meeting to order, They had assembled, he said, to explain why the committee had selected the candidates on their ticket, to dotend their character, to answer-any imputations cast upon them, to protest against the mismanagement, the bribery and corruption, the wasted and stolen revenues of the city. (Applause.) The citi- zens of New York have not the power to elect their own public servants. They are kindly offered certain candi- dates, but the nght of selecting their candidates is ignored. Heretofore they have been prevented from the exercise of that right. One party proposes to govern the city throu, “ring ;”” the other by a “commission. We repudiate both, and are determined to select the officers of the government for ourselves. (Applause. ) & would now introduce the gentleman who was to pre- side. Jackson 8. Scnutts then came forward, and was re- ceived with applause. He submitted that with the ex- ception of this year and the last, no chance was given to the citizens to elect the right men to govern them. So far as he was aware, neither of the great parties who were in the field bad ever shown adesire to make a re- form. The republicans say the democrats, being im the majority and holding office, should commence *eform. But this comes with bad grace from a republican party who are equal, man for man, in the Board of Supervisors. There was nothing to choose between these parties. One had connived as much as the other at fraud and yecula- tion. The citizens had @ representative from either party, who were typical of their party, and both were bad samplee. was for acting outside of party influences, and he wae responsible for what he might say. The tax levy was cighteen millions of dollars, and thie was twenty-five pr cent of the whole personal and real estate of New York. There was no city in the world i ef taxed as this, according to these figares. Out- ac this large sum the people suffered from another mode of taxation—the Finance Department, at the head of which was Mr. Devtin and Mr. Brennan—Chamber- Jain and Comptroller. Looking at the tax he found Mr, Devlin receives for his office $6,000. For a man of his wealth and pairiotism it might be supposed this rum would compensate him. Bat he is allowed two clerks, at $2,500. Now, Mr. Devlin received over $100,000, and yet he goes and axks the capitalists to lend the city money at the moment he has his arm up to the elbow in the treasury of tue city, He was responsible to Mr. Deviin or what he said, He makes an arrangement with the banks by which on the money of the city he receives $100,000. ‘This ix, to some extent, divided with thove who keep bim in the office. The siips and docks of the city, worth five millions of dollars, are let at about one-half percent of their valuation. It is sun- ! pore, according to the conditions of the contract, that th hould be uae in repair, &c, Thit is | nothing to the partics in the rng, while these condl- tons keep other parties outside of the “ring,’’ who dare | not make an offer for them. To the parties in the “‘nag” It is nothing, for all repairs are afterwards made — i the “ring”! at apreater expense than the whole sum paid for them. (the speaker) would,: for profit's take, rather have a couple of docks and piers rented to him than be President of the United states. Then there were the market inspectors, com, of thirty gentlemen, receiving $39,000 annually. This does not include the host of street sweepers, who are to Bumerous that Mr. Valentine doos not give the number. The value of Fulton Market to the city, if properiy let, is extimated at 000; but it only returns to the city an income of $15, ‘This arises from the amount of mums by the lessees for and which ete of the “ring,” and ub them goes into the pock to thone who support the “‘ring.”’ A liet of vice presidents and secretaries were then read, and other nominations confirmed by the meeting, after which came music by the band. Mr. Cuanies Tracey then came forw: who read @ eaten te which were unanimously Mr. ‘th fre ‘Rot disposed cae. secret of trom ‘the that at ‘thi ve iti to map eity, ath Board ot Supervisors atthe head had Terorm in’ the ‘hands of uch mea? "Two candidates Aldormen were clerks in the street Com. Se he Siena Stour hea ats oe Trving. (Laughter. 78,2 Mule iustration of the Te pepe called tne ‘Tronseript?_ (a volce ay That 20m, avery ‘intellige it Laogh. a int . » ter.) Now be had taken as to hed eat wie eolnpeted of paper daily, to nine handred and sixty copies. Jat this paper coste ) city ane age ecg = id soar, (Strong approbation, whistling and ob, obing.) By 1. Of tea kind Worle tbe dollat tea: Geeve wan tot oo much reading in it as there Was in the poorest daily paper in the city that costs only four conte. This war one of the jobsof the Board of Supervisors—that the association should publish a paper by nobody that no- body kuew, and that the money should go mto the - pockets of the ring. Thie association pocketed Oty ie Seenmnnten Service Boelety tendering | Meusand dollars for printing an enrolment list in one jhe, mittee of the United oe See “te would ask the futelt. gent a last whether he ever saw that Particular oopy of the Transcript ? Ce go Ky acknowledge wi “Yor.’) Thue $137,000 were spent publishing tho letter informing me that the popied = A Tronscript. And ho woe informed cent ag Poa the city of New York has concurred io my printer that he would do same work for it Mayor @eneation.) Thero was fone out of | Though I did not, like the gallant men whom you sep. | the pockoi# of the taxpayers to the pockets of tho fore take thé field in defence of our and | ring. tappree Hoffman Mayor, ‘Tweed printer or non, ib was iny privilege and ploasare (0 contribute to owner of ihe anscript, and Tweed with & bill te Ihe support of {quits of roldiers, to the Sanitary ; him for eignatwre, Hofman, as well bo might, locks | — Brooklyn Oity News. Amazsr oy Sweax Tumsves.—This class of thieves, which it would appear are becoming quite numerous and + bold from the number of losses which are reported daily’ true, ner. On Thureday evening that official noticed two men in Pearl ‘was were going from one door to another, the until they tad elas teen in succession’ in Pearl, Amos city and Clinton streets, when he arrested them both and was an: ring conducted them to the police office ot she Cite Ei. ing and said the Citi. | Yester the: indicted by the Grand Jury for at- Zens? Association had done a remarkable thing by nomi. | tempted bu , and will be tried next week. “A check nating Mr, Hecker for Mayor, He had supposed Hecker, | for 000 was d upon one of these men, and was é he said, was a Southern man, that Hecker was with the subsequently claimed by the owner, Mr. J. Edgar, of 51 South, and it was therefore a question whether Union Broad street, New York. men The alleged thieves gave their names as James Lee and George Hart. ARRueT ov A PickPocke? aT THE FuLton Frrry.—Last: evening a4 the crowd was leaving one of the Fultom ferry boats a man suddenly jostled against a lady and managed to draw from her pocket a piece of neodior work with which he was making off, the lady being un - conscious of the ee when Detective Denton, who bak noticed the transaction, arrested the fellow and con- ducted him to the station house, where he gave his name ‘as William Ward. He was heid for examination, ‘Tae Recent Assavtt on Pouiceman LanGan,—It will bo: remembered that Officer Langan, of the Forty-fourth precinct, was dangerously wounded in the neck. on they 19th of last month, while chasing two burglars in the Eastern district, one of whom turned and fired upon, him, and both succeeded in making good their escape. j ‘About a week since, however, a young man named William Hunt was arrested on charge of being one of the parties implicated in the affair. Yesterday Hunt was: arraigned before Justice poles, but the case was ad- journed to Thureday next; when, it is thought, Om ‘cer Langan, who is rapidly recovering, will be ina con- dition to be present. should vote for him, The next day he came out and said that it was true that Hecker was for the South during the war; if not, why had he not denied the pre- vious On’ the other hand, the democrats ublican, 80 that, in fact, Mr, Seripture—between’ two peaker then passed a high 2 ion, and the desire of the association and its candidate, in the event of success, of conferring upon the city for the first time all the benefits of economical and just legislation im the affairs of the city government. In answer to a storm of calls Mr, Hecker came forward and addressed the meeting as foliow: Feuiow Crrizeve—I thank you in are interested in reforming our city government for the support you are giving me as a candidate for Mayor. ‘You know that I am not in the field ag the represonta- tive of oither political party, but as the representative of those who wish the city government to be independent of parties. My party consists of all those who wish a vigorous, honest and economical city government more than to majntain one side or the other of national issues or State issues, It was my intention to have addressed u this evening upon the plans and purposes of the re- hen y, and the great necessity that the citizens of New York should now have an organized force at their command to protect them against “rings” of poli- ticlans who plunder the city under the name of. governing it. But, ever since my nomination, my entire time has been devoted to organizing and car- ying forward the work of the canvass, and the labor hag been too engrossing during the past few days to admit of my a oem eg extended address. I am more accus- tomed to doing work than to making speeches about how work ought to be done. In case the citizens of New York should elect me their Mayor I should devote myself heartily and carnestly to execute the duties of tho office for the equal benelit of all persons, as citizens, ‘and without regard to party organizations; and 1 should exert myseif to mature an organized method and force by which the business of the city can be carried forward with vigor and economy, and without connection with party politics, In this object we all have a common inte- rest. Let ug, then, unite in a vigorous and earnest effort at the polls on Tuesday next, and with God’s blessing we shall succeed. Mr, Ayrnon and Mr. Raton made brief adaresses, after which the meeting dispersed with cheers for Hecker and O'Gorman. Seliing the Pools for the Mayoralty. THIRD EVENING OF THE SALE. As election day approaches the excitement attendant upon the salo of the pools becomes more and more in- tense. The partisans of Marshall O, Roberts had mus- tered last night at Lafayette Hall in even greater force than on preceding occasions, and supported their candi- date quite as eagorly with their greenbacka as they intend to do with their votes. The throng that sur- rounded the auctioneer comprised representatives from all clagses of society—city officials, police justices, coro- ners, moneyed ‘en, sporting characters and politicians meeting on even ground and “ posting” their current funds with countenances beaming with perfect confl- dence in the safety of their respective investinents. The opening of the proceedings took place at half-past seven o'clock, when Mr. Johnson, in excellont condition, mounted upon an improvised rostrum placed directly in front of an oil painting of Byron, represented as being in the act of tearing open his collar on account of the extreme heat, and proclaimed that the first choice was on sale ‘Thirty dollars!’ is the shout, succeeded by “Thirty-five!” “Forty!” ‘Forty- five!” “Fifty!” “Sixty! “Sixty-fivel’—and the auc- tioneer, who has repeated each of these figures somo half a dozen times, wipes his forehead with a self-satisfied air, as he announces that the first choice is disposed of. “For Marshall 0. Roberts,” is the remark of the pur- chaser, and ho hands out his greenbacks, all other notes being respectfully declined, receiving in exchange the talismanic pink ticket. The second choice is then put pt ‘statement? Mobile Cotton Market. Moun, Dee. 1, 1865, Cotton.—Sales to-day, 1,000 bales: Middlings 470. ce 48c; sales of the week, 2,200 bales; receipts of the week, 1,460; exports, same time, 5,382 bales; stock, 6,699 bales. Gold,’ 48 a 50. Died. Towxer.—On Friday evening, Decomber 1, AGvss R., wife of William A, Towner, and daughter of Washingtors Rittor, M. D., aged 21 years. The relatives and frieuds are invited to. attend the fu- neral, on Monday afternoon, at two o'cloek, from the - Church of the Ascension, Fifth avenue and ‘Vonth etrect. Rr Third Pare tu pretensions hitherto have proven de bly for explanatory circular, with stamp. diseases, 15 cents. WM. R. PRINCE, Flashing, N. ¥- ’ IVORCES.—PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS ON THE’ ‘subject as to this and other States, Decrees legally ob- tained," F. I. KING, Counsellor at Law, $3 Broadway. YO TO THOMAS R. AGNEW’S, 269 AND 262 GREEN. wich street, corner of Murray, and there you will fing’ ‘ish, Flour and everytiing else cheaper thane jew York. One price house, Teas, Coif any store in IGGINS’ SIXTH AVENUE MAMMOTH MILLINERKY ESTABLISHMENT. 1,000 TRIMMED BONNETS AT $10, $12 and $15. ‘We invite strangers, citizens and the public generally to» examine our extensive stock (the largest in this city), and. ote prices, on comparing which they must admit, beyond question, the following difference:— BONNETS FOR $10, SOLD ON BROADWAY AT $15, BONNETS FOR $12, SOLD ON BROADWAY AT BON IN . JR $18, SOLD O 15, SOLD ON BROADWAY AT BONNETS FG BROADWAY AT BONNETS FOR $20, SOLD ON BROADWAY AT $30, BONNETS FOR $25, SOLD ON BROADWAY a? Country merchants, milliness or dealers requiring BOR~ ed NETS or JOCKEYS for their family, friends or to sell over again, should not fall to visit ofr estublisnment before mak~ ing their selections. We guarantee a saving of at least 2% per cet, besides the important advantage of having THE LARGEST STOCK IN THIS CITY ochoose from. Southern orders, by mall or otherwise, so felted and despatched with great care and promptitnde, TRIMMED DERBIES AND TURB. of French and domestic manufacture, including all the now shapes, styles, ‘and material, for ladies, mimes and infants, in all’sizes, rigs Ot SYCFY color, . dius to examine these. You’ aull pi FROM up, but tl ig hailed with less thin the former | _ We Invite parents and a ‘9 iM posith 25 pet cent, besides the bother and fa cainoniam However, the ence roulzes ewenty dol | Tel siinhing® tulle ing an dance range wo lara, which, ere mx seconds have elapsed, have increased to twenty-five, to thirty-five, and, finally, to forty-five, at which pnice it is kno:ked down. Just then a ball from a Roman candle, which cracks a pano of glass in the front of the hall, anda burst o” brazen music, remind the auctioneer that a ward organization is tramping up Broadway en roule for the Hecker meeting. A brilliant idea flashes across his brain, “Now, then, for tho third choice, I'll give three on Hecker—three for his voters!” and an elderly and respectable looking gentle- man, believing the entire population to be on ite way to the Hecker ¢: thing mibebiet:ly offers four dollars for the third choice, which he is allowed to inonopolize without further interference. Gunther was freely bought and sold at four dollars ina one hundred dollar pool, On one or two occasions his friends and admirers made an effort and purchased him in proference to Hecker, but his position was regarded as being less val- pred d a dollar or so than that of the party of the third choice. The pools, though emall, were numercus, Ten one hundred dollar speculations had been closed within half an hour after the opening of the sale. On Wednesday their orders by mail for any avucle in our line. A check en~ closed for the price, with the size of frame oF measurement - of the head, aid such particulars ax to color, style, &c., am May enable us to understand your exact taste and require mets, will insure you, withii a reasonable space of time, m- HANDSOME BONN#T OR JOCKEY. As much care and judgment will be used in ‘the seleetion- of the goods as though the purties were on ‘We> fuarantee complete satisfaction ond feel certain’ that once favored with your order we will command. your future ps- v8 are: tronage, When number of bonnets oF Jockeys are order ov ‘@ reduction in the price of cach w' . ‘ioouh expressed 10 all parte of the Unived Staten, colieckar r ble on delivery. STRANGERS’ GUIDE. Take the cara from the Astor Houre or Canal street; sel the conductor to let you out at Tenth «treet. ‘The proprietors. or emplonee of any Of the hotels will direct strangers to our ~ MMOTH MILLINERY ESTABLISHMIGNT, “126 Sixth avenue, near Tenth street. M. T, HIGGINS. night t erage of bets had stood one hundred to cighty RS, SOUTHWORTH'S NEW BOOK. 4 con Roberts. Tho friends of that gentieman M ALLWORTH ABGEY. | on ABBEY. { rallied sround him last evening, and the offers | Ay,LWORTH ABBEY, by Mra, EMMA D. Ei. N. SOUTH- siood §=oue hundred and ofty to one hon- | WORTH, is published this day, and is for sale by F. A. dred, Tho amount invested can be estimated | BRADY, 22 Ann street, and by all other booksellers. Com--- plete in one large duodecimg Volume, cloth, for $2; or ins one volume, paper cover, for $1 50. agents and ail others will please send oa their to the publishers, T. B. PRTERSON & BROTHERS, At about threo thousand dollars, bosides a few outside bets, made ap in proportions similar to those of the poole. As the evening advanced the bidding became more and more spirited; the auctioneer, with wilted collar and hoarse voice, continually suggesting the pre {a6 Cheswont street, Philadephia, j priety of “warming up, warming up, ec Blece ‘of horta- Copies sent free of postage on receipt of retail price. ‘ tory eloquence which, considering the heat of the room, irish a - wan unanimously voted “playod out,” ‘The fortunes of | anwortmittee oe et On hee Gunther and Hecker remained unchan; , and the total | The Bridal Jndia, Pearl River, amount of money invested on either of these candidates The Fatal Ma: Lady of the Isle. scarcely equalled the “pile” represented by the Roberts | Love's Labor we of Clifte interest in one single pool. Below will be found the | Peserted Wife. ht pools which were disposed of within thirty minutes | The (apsy's Prophecy. Hustind after the opening of the sale, Their proportions were | finunted Homestead. Ser investments | The Lost Heiress, Belle of Washington. "se Kate Aylesford. The Three Beanties. Family Pride, Via: secret Power. Rose Dougiaa. The Missing Bride. The Lover's Trials, fe’s Victory. Family Secrets. Courtship and Matrimony. ‘The Brother's See , Gunther. Price of ‘each of the above $1 90 in paper, or $2 in cloth, ‘The sale will be continued this evening, when « large -—— aq PETERSON’S LAST PUBLICATIONS. OUR MUTUAL FRIEND. By Charles Dickens. Price $3 in paper, or $2.80 in cloth; of in two volumes, eloth, wither tuted Ulustrations, $4. RED COURT PARM. ity Mra, Wood. Price 75 cents, TRAIN’S SPEECH TO THL FENIANS. Price 25 cents. THE LOVER'S THLALS. ily Mre. Denison, Pile CHARCOAL SKETOHES. By J. ©, Neal. | Price $2 ROSE DOUGLAS: An Autobiography: Vriee $2. ‘ amount is to be zed. The Saturday attendance will be large, the betting spirited, and the interests of Roberts will consequently be well cared for. In the words of the auctioncer, ‘There'll be a big pile invested, for they’ ail be red hot, and will want some of the chicken pie.” Exciting scenes cannot but be euactod in aci nce with sucb brilliant promises. ry Mas A ODEELLOW'S COOKERY BOOK. ries $2, The Canada Potsoning Case. it E Dt BI § UNITED STATES COMMIBSIONEH’S COURT. Noa aaah GTON” trice 6 Before Commissioner Osborne. THE. BEAUTIFUL WIDOW. |? 5 SIX NIGHTS WITH THE Wasiftdrourang, Price $2 ¥ 1a In the Batradition Cas of the United States vs, Dr. LOVE AND, MONEY. By J, B. Jom . De . 4 |. Stephens. Price Beorge Gusteg.—The examination in this case was re | TT TAK UR: iby Dentrice Reynolds Price $2. sumed yesterday morning. Booksellers, news agents and all others will please send? Mr. McNab further testified that the depositions now | °P thelr orders at ones to ihe pablart § peor e , submitted were the original and authenticated papers ‘806 Chesinut street, And they will receive prompt attention. ‘all Cr Bend for one i we P new ona ayo DS camer diane COUPON GOLD BONDS. SEVEN PAYAB. GOLD. EB RR ntiian ralrass 1 NTS. meu: connected with the prisoner, filed according to the pre- scribed orders for the arrest of criminals in Canada. Cross-examined—These papers were issued by a Jus- tice of the péace in Canada; witness had acted as coun- nel for Davia, the party yet at large; had not acted as such for the prisoner; was still acting in the interest of ; to the crown prosecutor in Canada that if Guetafl was hended and ae, iD it would enure to the benefit of his client, Davis. ‘communicated an received by J. Eustaco testified—I am a member of the Metropoli- tan force of the city of New York; was detalled for the purpoee of arresting Gustaf; arrested him as a person representing if as Dr. Swift; the firet he arrested was brother to prisoner, and through bim and his identification the prisoner was subsequently arrested ; some time after the arrest told the prisoner of the crime charged—an vel id subeerspuion JOHN W. bay a) & co. ), New York. pgoesunans NEURODYNE, on NEuRALais” ANTIDOTE, tie eropcnation te niger tos remarkal ted with which he was attempt to poison in Sa le aur goatee aa my ; of the University of Victoria College, in ence. 4 Toronto, testified that he ved in New York for the ben, auch areal hey wae ateaded an hon ass Foes youre, ben wees oneep by arsenic} it to withdraw for a brief q OM M.D. PLIRD. Ne ee ie beeping H alerage freabs a box. R et cen wonnos,, / iD aGl fect SRLIBP ured 10000 FEVE! CURED AND PREVEE N. B—In 19 RADWA patients. RHBUMATION, op Anata, PUTUERI, cus pup agureg eT LUENEA ps capagpcner DIP LEEVED INA MINUTES v"! DY RELIEF. i NITED STATES TELEGRAPH COMPANY, door lending to the sitting room, ‘The girls, who U Ney tn diraet ea ee mt, Lome, were above, heard the alarin and ran upon the roof, | Boston, Poriaud’ “Philadelphia, Indiauapolis, —_/ One of them disappeared, and Wilson supposed | Chziand, ontreal, Albany, Itimore, 8 was to Ly i 4 . the murder, if we weaker wes tomething afer ‘the fll imrmetins cites and eras, avo al atone In We manper stated in, ir beon shroud- 4 BROADWAY. cin myutery th Wien revesied bia poe ge Wilson is understood to bave intimated that he took | 3, p. Ren, ¥ my» the life of Burr Burton, Baq., ob Syracuse in May last— | ota oh : Es. bos - mati rons tech ea aua song tarvains [Tee Rhea fea Cla” Et He Aden eirien voant Governor Alvord wae at Geneseo | Liggeett'nt i: ober & Co. oie re . OND, General Sup tintendent. JU HANCHMAN, Supt, Metropoliiaa Division, ‘on Tuesday and saw Wilson @ make inquiry into the Burton murder