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

i THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 10,510. = Se PRESIDENT. Monster Meeting Last Night at Cooper Institute, ANDY JOHNSON AND THE PEOPLE. Outpouring of the Masses for the Administration; THE HERO GRANT, WIS MAGNIFICENT RECEPTION, It was Big, Great, Immense, Prodigious! Uncontrollabte Outburst of Popular Feeling. BRILLIANT ARRAY OF GENERALS PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS. . AMUSING SCENES AND INCIDENTS. Gon. Logan on Reconstruction, Repu- @iation and the Monroe Doctrine. SPEECHES, ENTHUSIASM, MUSIC, &., &e., &e. THES GATHERING. _pie meoting in the Cooper Institute last evening of the ¢itizens of New York, called to express their favor and to signify their adherence to the administration of President Jobneon, it would be but a weak application of words to say was the largest, most enthusiastic and the most patriotic ever held in this city. Inno respect has it ever ‘bad ® parallel in the past, As the history of the last four Years has presented, in graduated succession, a series of events of ever increasing interest to the hearts and hopes ef the people, so each, from time to time, has been {f fa} issue—victories which haye restored the Union made the republic glorious for all time. The general who has principally achieved those tymmpbs was, however, the object of the popular vation labt evening. Throughout the day his name had been on every lip, his praise on every tongue; his gene- valship and his glorious victories the theme discussed everywhere, and tens of thousands looked fourword to the evening, when they hoped to greet him with a @iapason of applause which would in some measure ex- press the admiration and gratitude of the great popular heart. But how few out of the masses that congregated ear and around the Cooper Institute could secure an en- trance within the desired space! The doors of the build- ing were carly besieged by vast throngs, and long before the hour named for the commencement of the proceed- ngs the large space in front of the Institute was jam- med by an eager multitude, whilo on the avenues lead- ing thereto crowds were pressing to the scene, in hopes to catch a glimpse of the hero whom a grateful people @elights to honor. Many of those who held tickets made early application for admission; for the laggards who Imagined they possessed this talismanic sesame, and ‘were, consequently, secure of an entrance, found on their arrival all their expostulations and efforts to this end vain and futile, i an a THE OUTSIDE. A strong body of police were stationed at the princi- pal entrances to the building in charge of the doors un- til the proper time for opening had arrived. For a brief season they kept their station unflinchingly, as they ever do in the execution of their sterner duties; but here they were confronted with a mass of their fellow citizens bent on a duty so consonant with their own—a “desire to do bomage to the savior of the republic and the proserver of its institutions through the fiery ordeal of battle—that they could not resist the pressure brought to bear upon them. In this dilemma, between maictain- ing their post or giving way incontinently, they had the good sense to open the doors in advance, and then fall- ing back with honor they left the way clear. THE RUSH INSIDE. In an instant, like the barst of an avalanche or the rash of Union troops upon the foe, the immense throng poured into the building, filling it in every part almost with the rapidity of magic. The calling and shouting and tho tramp of feet were momentarily deafeniug. In with the throng, turned and twisted but bs gr themselves again and again, dashing forward ith the foremost, wero to be seen numbers of the fairer sex, anxious to behold the conqueror of Richmond and Petersburg—the victor of Lee—the champion of the day. No spot within the vast hall was left vacant. The jam and the crush, the heat and the dust would be to an un- interested observer intolerable, insufferable; but to those present there was no thought of backing out—no thought of discomfort or suffering; it was an unconditional tribute of homage at all cost and at all hazards to “Un. conditional Surrender” Grant. In an incredibly short space of time the building was jammed to its ntraost capacity, and the doors had to be closed, admityance belag impraeticable, and serious accidents mus 4 have arisen from the vir crush of the crowds outside who filled the doorways and vestibules, and sv ayed for- ward by the pressure of those still furth er behind, After the first uproar and commoljon conse. = upon the rush for seats, cheers for Grant rose Tom the throats of the insiders, while ar wering cheers ‘were heard from the outside, where the egands remained in the hope of seeing the General, as, be entered or left the building, A SCENE. At one moment considerable ap’ sehension was excited by atumult that arose at the fine of the left tier of looking from the platfo: an a push was made by those filling the passage WAY 4 Hreak over the seats and wo find standing room hearer the plattorm, This brought the eo into collision Wich the occupants of the seats, who resisted the invader ¢, and in an instant all was confu- tion and ommotion. The apprehension of a row alarmed the females and many males, and there was on the part of these timid ones & rush made for the already over. crowded 1 pees, dies, under the sense of terror, performed feate of ity that could not have been ex ‘pected from them. @ railing enclosing the reporters’ tables wae pretty cleared despite of hoops and crino- Lines, or other ®ncumbrances of steel ciad loveliness, and the platform «arried in style, from whence it was found Impossible w dislodge them. The turoult that had caused ‘the excitement, and the excitement itself soon died away, nd again cheers and calle for Grant broke from the throats of thousands. DECORATIONS OF THE HALL. At this time the hall looked very brilliant with its ne- merous lights from every pillar. Fings also waved, every. ‘where tastefully arranged, while many in the crowd car- ‘ried other amail flags. ‘The platform ‘was similarly deco- Fated with the Stars and Stripes and with very fine por- ‘graite of favorite generals, In the centre was a portrait @f President Johnson, with that of General Grant on his fight and General Sherman on his left. Along the walls ‘wore the portraits of other popular and successful heroes of the rebellion. Farther on the right of General Grant ‘wat a portrait and the following motto:— cennonnoosereaprerenere rene et, GENERAL MEADE. Gettysburg, Rapidan, Potomac Lines. Dashing from field to field with lightning speed, $ The rebel leaders fly before the lines of Meade. ROALD DELO DECI OOLE OTN TOTEM OCLECEIE LY PELE MODE HE OLE COELLONELE LODE DE DD g In many a fght by dash ; Warren won, iy a Now Voce wipeced te claits « entiaut ent, paren nee Pee eaten Roanoke, Newbern, Knoxvill ¢ On Fetes, é closed in Tennessee. re’ gate was pemeeonnr ares. te and crowd buret in thereafter. GENERAL WETMORE’S TACTIOS. General Wetxone came forward and for a time vainly attempted to pour oil upon the troubled waters, There was but one fecling to see and hear General Grant, and the crowd seemed determined to grant no paricy till they jeceeded in this. ‘Bu General WeTuoxz—Will you hear me for s moment? (Cries of ‘Fes; “No;” “Grant;”” “Logan;” “HS, bi.” ‘eruone—(In a stentorian effort, in which broke down before he got through)—General Grant will be here. mendous cheers and cries of ‘Hi, hi;” “Where is het”? &c.) General Weruorr—He will be here in a very few min- utes, (Continued cheering.) General Werwore (in the noise, having cleared his throat for another effort)—The General will not be ‘out of respect to cheers and laughter, with cries of ‘Keep it up, Wet- more; goin and at hi;” ‘evidences of hilarity on ail sides.) for YGranty"and general cheoring for and ge! cl 9 General Wrrmors.—Three cheers for cheering thus called forth was tremendous and tained, and was followed by cheers for Sherman and jan. eneral Wetmuors.—Now, three cheers ppaloey to the ladies, (Three rousers were ies. General Wetuons.—Now, boys, did the handsome thing that time, (Great laughter.) Now do the hand- some thing again. Three cheers for the Union and the Constitution; altogether. (The boys cheered very hand- somely together in response to the call.) r. thinking to take advantage of the gene- Fal good humor that prevailed, attem; to say some- thing, but the boys broke out ly again for Grant, and the band at the same moment pu in ite say, the would-be orator was incontinently played out. SEETCH OF THE SPEAKERS. GENERAL GRANT. General Wermone—Now, boys, keep quiet a little longer and I'll introduce you to the best speakers in the United States. One of them will be Lieutenant General Grant. (Tremendous cheering.) He is the representa- tive man of army ; there an army behind him, there is an army here inside, and ten armios outside. The General left in a to come here, but the drivers are slow coaches—({loud laughter)—and he mot yet arrived. I saw agentieman, who is here, buy an immense bunch of cigars, and put one in his mouth, seemingly determined to make short work of it—(laughter)—and as if he would go through the whole of them in no time; but still, it will be some time be- fore he gets here if he does it—and that man’s name is Grant. gue and cheers.) Before he comes, how- ever, I will introduce to you the following gentlemen :— at—Daniel 8, Dickinson, who talks like a book—and ‘@ loyal book at that. (Cheers and cries of “Old Dickey.’’) Second—Is Lieuteuant General Alvorda good and true man, Third—We will have a clergyman, Rev. W. H. Boole— @ man who is very popular with the ladies. All clergy- men who are el ent are. ular with the ladi (Laughter.) Avi Whi a they are not mafried, (Loud and iy ter.) Re teem neral i of ghtea Tor the Grn. We sina @ chance, and a chance, to keep the meeting in humor until Ge Grant comes. Ject. Now, boys, having given hope to to you, teeny La nag enon their make a to you myself. and cries of “Go ahead”) put ‘hae is whom I f¢ nator Chandler, of Michigan. (Cheers. ) He is here, and ig at the head of all the generals, for he is Chairman of the Committee on the Conduct of the War. I don’t know whether he bas fought any battles; but I know taat if he has not, he has seen the men who has fought. | gona? A Voics—Give us a joke. Mr. Werwors—I don’t deal in them—(laugbter)— thCugh it appears I make you laugh all the same. Another Vorce—Well, give us more air. , sree} Wermons—I'll leave that to the band. (Loud laughter. ir. OuvER, who before strove to address the assem- Dlage, again stood forward with like intent, but the band instantly taking the cue from some interested quarter, again struck up as he opened his mouth, and again com: pelled the gentleman to close the same before he had made ned headway. This coincidence caused much mer- riment all round. After the band ceased, calls for General Grant broke out with redoubled vigor, after which Mr. Josepn Hoxie bp ede ge Anggeerd a im- patient assemb! fi vi @ amxiously ex- pected hero or eft ae iB. Ae During Mr. Hoxie’s remarks the moré jolly spouts in the meeting caused many juterruptions by creating a series of false alarms which started every one to their feet, which stopped Mr. Hoxie, and set the band going. Cries of “There ho is,’ and loud cheers for Grant were frequent, and the mistakes they created on the part of the speaker and the musicians, and the excite- ment created on all hands caused a great deal of uproari- ous merriment. A Voics—‘‘Where’s the Ginoral?’’ Mr. Wrrmons—‘‘Ho’s coming.’’ (Cheers.) ‘A Voick—“‘How are you now, Jefl,?” Avotuer, in reply—Och, he’s sick; send for McMa- nus.” (Uproarious laughter and great cheering.) At last the meeting was organized, the president and several of those engaged to take part in the proceedings having, after a long protracted effort, and with the aid of a number of policemen, succeeded in reaching the plat- form. The meeting was being addreased by Mr. Dickin- son, when, at about quarter to nine o'clock, more stento- rian cheers than had yet issued from the throats of the assemblage agnounced the = ARRIVAL OF, GENERAL GRANT. sheoagh the closely ffacked crowd on the platform he with difficulty made his way to the front to behold a scene unparrallelied in the history of the Cooper Insti- tute, and one which he will not likely soon forget, con- sidering that he was the recipient of that sincere and spontaneous ovation, The whole assemblage stood w ashe came full into view, and every head uncov: Hats and handkerchiels waved in the air, and men and ‘women—all that immense throng—burst into cheers of de- light—strong, hearty and telling cheers—conveying to his heart the conviction that his noble deeds and services are valued afd appreciated by the citizens of New York. These cheers were long sustained, fresh ‘Tigers’ setting them going anew from time to time, To all this demon- stration the General kept stniling, with an occasional bow whenever fresh energy was added to the cheers. In the midst of it all a rash was made by those on the platform to shake him by the hand, which was initiated by those near the front of the platform, and for a time there was great danger of acci- dents. One of the permanently fixed tables, used by the reporters was broken from ‘its iron supports, and several ladies gota severe crushing in their endeavors to grasp the General's hand. He passed from side to side of the platform, accommodating all he could reach with a shake aud asmile, the great body of the assem- blage cheering lustily all the time, while the band played the “Conquering Hero,” and other airs The General made no speech, and remained but a few mo- ments on the platform. Mr. G. P. Bravvorp, Chairman of the Executive Com- mittee, then came forward and said:—I nominate for your presiding officer this evening a representative of the commercial community of the city—e citizen who Is well known to we all ag one of the most prominent mer- chants of New York. His namo is Moses H. Grinnell. All in favor of his nomination will say ‘Aye.’ (The ayes wore loud and unanimous.) All opposed will say ‘No.’ ”? ‘There were no noes, and Mr. Grinnell accordingly took the chair. KEMARKS OF MR. GRINNELL. On coming forward Mr. GrixwmLi spoke as follows:— GeytiemeN and Lavies—I thank you for the honor you have conferred upon ine in kelecting me as your presid- ing officer on this occasion. (Here there was considera- ble confusion, many voices calling for “Grant,” others for “order,” and the further remarks of the Président, if he made any, were not audible to th rter for somo time, At length he again went on.) Fellow citizens, I Tejoice to see such an attendance bere this evening on ‘such an occasion as this response to the call that has an peared to-day in the public call for those assemble who are friendly to the administration of An- drow Johnson. To see such a crowd does me good. It does me good because I must now feel that our country is secure. Androw Johnson is a ome Olea: your President and my President, and the jent thirty-three millions of free people, (Cheers.) And these thirty three millions of people shall now and for ever continue free. Renewed cheers.) You have heard the names of a number of prominent gentemen who will address you this evening on the affaire of the country. It is therefore, forme to make a speech; but I will it to who are far more competent ito express their views to you than I can pretend to be. You will have here in the course o ff- ‘een oF twenty minutes the hero who bag brought peago NEW YORK, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1866. ie ( z HF Ee ul ever or wherever it may ways be, “Lil forever—the United States greatest sovereignty in the world.” iberty for Grant and the speakers of evening, order, &c.) THE RESOLUTIONS. The following resolutions were then read and unani- mously adopted :— gies thaw Junk oh my r this people GENERAL PRINCIPLE. Resolved, That we live constitutional government, ordaisod,”setsbitaned will of the people, in whom all sovereign! in the tof their local and domestic have chosen the agency of the State, in all that relates to the Ration, to ite general welfare, to {ts foreign policy, to its paity and perpetuity, py pk Ae —-cetealelelanrenalens Resolved, That in Andrew Johnson ize TiREhy to Se the euooemsor of the lame ont tefifeotn an the e. tonto te conattaion, vend ihe ciples of ‘Americas erein con! been ry am Beyehee biding Zant peapentipese ge ‘ding fanth , firmness ving, Aelity to the Union; and telleving trom, that hie administration will be upon fhe, prea inal principles of constitutional liberty, we FrestSbleet or whieh this’ gorernina sent was fowtasd=ts give im @ cordial, steadfast and united support. e Resolved, That we regard treason st the of s free republic as the most heinous of all crimes. It sped the aseassin’s bullet which 90 recently bowed the nation’ in at an earlier day, in its cruel and remorseless exacti itecee y of from his ‘our now Predde Bate and set a price in its hate and fu man the ARMY AND NAVY. Resolved, That our thanks are ay due to the brave soldiers and sailors of the arm; 4 their gallant teacrde commander Oa nae In battle's d ft fleld world “that this government of the h from the memory of those who have fallen; to those who survive, the profoundest gratit the nation they have saved." roo! sia MONROE DOCTRINE. tasitersecs epee the aster vat kent ole teen now mobarehicel government upon our Goutherm borders: sad we, upon the time Is not far dlatant when uo foreign ince, potentate or Power shall occu pri ‘or possess, by force Of arme, a single foot of territory on. thie cont Y under the Providence of God, hee already ‘been dediontod to free republican government, SuPPRAGR. Resolved, That we hold this truth to be self-evident, that he with whom we can intrust the bullet to save the life of the nation, we can likewise intrust the baflot to can foresee Jawful means to establish « De equal and just to all, black as well jg white, REBELLIOUS ATAtEs. Rescived, zint ba Reig ge righ hy ce nize nded governments o taten Beensn rebellion, be’ has perly interpreted and x but piled the plain provisions of te wonstitition’ ‘And. we hat in the reorganization and establishment of government in wala none but citizens of tried, wel permitted to take part. The fountain head jn loyalty should kept pure, or the whole stream will become foul and must corrupt. KMNITY FOR THE PAR AND SECURITY FOR FUTURE. Be A gant juries commerce and Resolved, That we firmly believe that ization rm! ve organ! ean only ¥6 of use when they are based npon submantial and vital precy les, and, that when maintained without regard to principle, they serve only a a medium to accomplish corrupt purposes of political intelguerg and demagogues, and are then ineues upon which parties have mtnerto vided are now wube settled and decided. stability of the Union is emacy ‘of the. nations! goverarsent onal goverment fed: and we hold it wo be the duty of all at thin time to east aside all partisan feeling and unite in giving 9 cordial, hearty and undivided support to the administration in the great work of restoring peace, harmony and prosperity to the whole country. There was considerable confusion during the reading of the resolutions, and continuously repeated cries for “Grant!” - REMARKS OF DANIEL S. DICKINSON, Dawim. 8. Dickinson being introduced by the Presidont spoke as follows :— Feuuow Lapiss AnD Gextitmen—I have no new utterances upon this occasion further than those adduced by the history of events. Ibeg you to regard our affairs as a cause for thankfulness to Almighty God for His protecting care over us, and that He has saved this great treasure—our Union—from its fearful peril Let us contemplate, my friends, the dangers with which we have been threatened, and let as return thanks for the triumph which has been given tous over our ene- mies, Let us inquire the danger 4 which we were as- sailed. It was ha one of e most fearful, one of the most terrible, rebellions that ever threateved the existence of a government. This rebellion was raised up pasta ne in terrible power at home, but its power stretched also across the Atlantic, where despotic monarchies combined against us to overthrow the only pular goverument on earth and destroy popular repub- lican institutions among men. (Here there was such in- terruption that tl rr could not proceed. Cries for Grant showed that it was caused by the impatience of the meeting to Ree the hero.) Is this an American audi- ence? Can we bave no better order than this? General Grant is not on the stand, and when he comes he will be shown to you all. It'ls my opinion there are persons here to disturb the meeting; but we are ready to fight it out ob this line if it takes all summer, We had this re- bellion at home, but besides we had all the sympathies of England and France against us. The only reason they did not recognize this bastard Confederate govern- ment was because they were jealous of each other, or because they believed there would come a better time to recognize it. They waited and waited for a day of grace, a better time, until the battle of Gettysburg was fought, and then they found that they had only «pots of the confederacy left to recognize. Seward ianezed our foreign aflaire with such adroit ability, cleverness and fairness that he did not give them an opportunity for interforing. (Cheers for Seward.) A life ‘long political opponent of Governor Seward, I now commend, in the highest degree, his pra- dent courte in Conducting our policy during this rebellion. Great Britain awd France only wat for an opportunity for interfering, and when this ‘man Slidell was arrested and brought back from his trai. torous foreign mission, a communication on the subject ulting Was prepared for transmission to our govern- h Ministry that Prince Albert, under pen, thought proper to revise it mend It before it eould be se nd even then it was of a hostile and unfriendly character, and required the release of Mason and Slidell, Mr, Lincoln and Mr, Seward both felt anxious to know the public mind well on the subject, and I told them that the popular feclmg was “against giving them up, But it was still stronger against a foreign war till tho rebellion was suppressed, and J illustrated to Mr. Lincoln, who was fond of a story, the popular feeling by an aneodote, Whenever I met that great and good man afterwards his kind and genial face was always lighted up with the memory of the relation of that anecdote. Pwo men had lived on very til terms,’ I told him, “as neighbors. One of them, being about to die, desired to make terms ved bd oth i and hangn Ly — another world exchange forgiveness wit 1 ved cad Panes So he sent for him when he was sick, and like to pass that fearful stream that divides me from the other world without forgiveness from you.’ The was made up, but when the neighbor was away he Pow “It T get well, T want that radge to hold good.” We have got well, and it is for reat Britain to say whether that old grudge shall hold good or not. (Laughter.) Under God, the spirit of our ple, under oor great military leaders, under our great conquering army, ander a will to maintain our great government, have we come forth finally tri- umphant I will mot of military men in detail, I will speak of the army iteelf—ite officers and ite men. I will speak of them in the embodiment of their Lieutenant General, Grant, ho composed that great army, but. representa the tes who com, army, but represen of that army. The soldiers have returned home and are daily returning. They are mingling with the people again in the quiet, peaceful pursuits of life. But there are those who will never return—who sleep and slum! in Union graves on every hiliside and valley in the Sou ‘Thoy will never return. It uired the blood of the Baviour to save the world, and {t required the blood of these brave boys to redeem this great nation. (Ap- lause.) They owed this to their bse! and nobly haa Rbecn paid, Soldiers who are living will be honored by every man and woman, those who are 8 Will bo revered. —'Thowe Who arp lly ir memo- will now, find rest and repose ; who are sleeping will Ond On Fesurrecuon Of oe Silanes in vising him got the Afst premium on fools, he would get from the subscribers loan. The rebellion was oy A anda . What was the spirit of rebel- spirit of slavery. No other spirit that ever in the history of mankind will in savage to it. ipa spirit of rebellion, of murder; ‘our’ e boys in prison, that tried thousands, that ‘hes sought to destroy towna cities, steamers, modes of conveyances and routes of ng fag thes tried to pecdiion low bdr’ into one men, women and cl n might perish onsets, together. 4 “ noise and confusion had gradually increased for several minut and now it ‘was rumored that General Grant had arrived, and calls of “Let us see him’ were 80 great that it was impossible for the er to proceed any further. General Grant at last did come in view, and the scene which followed cannot be 4 seribed ; but some idea could be had of it if there were a word which would express joy, noise, confusion, senga- tion, welcome, cheering, hat-waving, and continuation. General Grant was modestly attired, a few brass buttons on his coat being the only insignia of authority on his apparel. He shook hands with all who had an oppor- tunity or made one of approaching him; he walked up lown in front of the audience, stood up on a chair that they might see him the better, smilod with an ap- ce of the most ineffable simplicity, seemed de- ted, in his quict way, to be able to delight others, and said :— SPEEOH. OF GENERAL GRANT. I thank you for this kind reception. If I were in the habit of speaking I am go impressed by it that I should not be able to respond as 1 should like to do. You wil? have to excuse me, The General was then conducted to the middle of the and soon after left amid the most vociferous cheer- and wildest enthusiasm. ir. Duckingon then resumed his journey where he passed the memorable milestone above mentioned, as follows:—Nothing but the spirit of slavery ever could be 60 atrocious as we have seen it was, and the most naked abolitionist never at we ee (bua damned Le any other Abraham Lincoln was the man for the time, and when he had finished his work his spirit is taken in a fiery chariot to Heaven, and Andrew Johnson is the man who is eminently qualified to succeed him. I know him full well; knew hitn for seven years; was associated with him intimately. He is not versed in light or polite literature, but he is one of the deepest, most profound | sary ‘statesmen in the Union. It is his policy to lay road and deep the principles, the pillars of equality, for he believes in man’s equality. I have full faith that he will make a wise, judicious Presi- dent of the United States, Then let all stay up his Poorgtetttadiry os into Lo yearend in time of great culty an er, when it required great vigi- lance and judgment to preserve and keep rolling the ne chinery of the government. He wants the support of every one, North and South, Eastand West to him. Will the feeble widow, the starving orphan, the desolate hearthstone, the mourning people, the oceans of blood, the rivers of tears that have flowed tell what shall bo the puntehment of the incarnate flends who instigated and persisted in this rebellion. Let them say whether trea- son is@ crime and must be punished. Let them say whether it is to be justified. (Cheers, and cries of “Never.”) Let them say whether armed bands of traitors and murderers edn 3 to destroy this government are to be placed on a par with those who sacrificed their lives to sustain jt, Grant was here chown to the end of the plat- form leading towards the door, amid a most tumultuous scene, which again interru; the orator. Lieutenant General Grant having retired, Mr. Dickin- #0 resumed :—Now, my fellow citizens, I leave itto the offended dignity of the government to say what shall be the punishinent of these traitors. While we should in- dulge no revenge, while we should entertain no vengean for one I protest against all sickly, moon- shiny sentimentality on the subject. Let law and justice have its course—its complete, uninterrupted sway. Let it be seen that loyalty and treason-are not upon a par, and shall not be so made. (Cheers.) I should do in- Justice to this Confederate humbug government if I did not notice its fallen chiof. I will do so in no personal sense, 1 was well acquainted with Jef. Davis. J satin Pe the — house with = nm neve same ; met im at the rame board, tay nothing ‘He is in the hands of law and in the hands of justice. Here the cries for General Logan were.so loud that Mr. Planteproena onan yins ng not — to de- em The president bi t forward a General Logan and prosented him co the dance was roceived with a perfect storm of applause, cheer upon cheer and frosge be handkerchiefs. General Frank P. Blair and General Wilson were then presented. The scene at this point description, the audience straining forward to a glimpse of the distinguished officers, the ladies pressing to the platform, hands out- stretched, and hats and handkerchiefs waving. General Logan and the other generals sat down—the audience vo- cvlerously demanding a speech. For a long time General 1. resisted the entroaties of the president to speak. At length, coming forward, he said:— Lapiks anv GrnrLemen:—I am too tired to make a speech, but 1 have an officer here who has never declined to obey ordera when issned to him, and he certainly is a good talker—Genera! Frank P. Blair, of Missouri—and he will address this crowd, or SPRECH OF MAJOR GENERAL BLAIR. Three cheers were given for General Blair} who, on coming forward, said :— My Frivow Crrizeys:—I can scarcely find words to thank you for the kind greeting you have given me, I retirn you my thanks, and I wish I had something to say to you that would compensate you for the audience you have given me. Iam looking around now for some one inferior to me whom I can order to take my place, (Laughter,) As Generel Logan has ordered me to address you, when he could have addressed you so much better than I can, and when I know you are so much more anxious to listen tobim than to me. (Cheers, anda voice, “He refuses to speak."’) I hope not, fellow citizens; for if he is my commander you are his. (Loud choers and laughter. If Lobey him, he obeys a higher than I am, and th highest in the land is bound to obey the people of this country. (Applause.) My friends, the purpoxe of this Meeting to night, as 1 have seen it announced, was to endorse the administration of Andrew Johnson, Presi. dent of the United States. (Cheers.) Well, Ihave yet to find the first man that has anything to say against Andrew Johnson's administration. 1 have not seen a man, wa or democrat, or a man of any other stripe in this country who had anything to say against him, or any exception to take to anything thet Andrew Jobnaon had done since he assumed the reins of govern- ment; therefore, it would be a very difficult thing for me orany One to meet or combat any objections to the ad- ministration of Andrew Johnson. (Applause.) The only Notable thing that has fallon under my observation since he has asguined the reins of power in this country has been his several proclations in regard to the reconstruc. tion of the Union, as it is called, ahd, perhaps, that por. tion of his proclamation which is devoted to suffrage in the rebellious States, (Cheers.) Well I have not heard Much exception taken to that, nor to any part of his pro gramme. Indeed, the principles. upon which his proclamation founded were {We principles announced by Lincotn, and upor which he was elected, The very ide tical principles upon which Mr. Lincoln was elected in relation to tho reorganizotion of the Union, oc the recon- struction of the Uniou, are those which are announced in Andrew Johnson's proclamation, or two proclama- tions; and I do not consider it necessary to enter into any argument. Indeed, I e been, of late, too unfa- miliar with argument in this kind os a forum to meet the caso; but it strikes mey when the people nominated Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson upon the avowed principles held upon these subjects and annonneed over and over again in reference to these things, that when the people of the South laid down their arms they should be again received into the Union. (Cheers.) ‘And in all that havo been announced in these proclamations I most heartily concur myself, because I concurred in the election of these two eminent lemen. (Cheera) 1 am not versed, of late, in addressing audiences. 1 am satisfied that among your own gifted orators here in New York you will find men far more able to announce to you tho sentiment which I know animate you this evening. For myself, not being able fo command General Logan to ad dress you, and knowing the anxiety which you all feel to hear from him, I appeal to that higper power—I appeal to the sovereignty of the Mat you shall make your power felt; that you will make him respond and ‘answer to your wishes. (Prolonged cheers.) There was now such a vehement and decided call for General Logan as could not be resisted, and the General coming forward was received with loud cheers, SPEECH OF MAJOR GENKRAL LOGAN. As toy friend General Blair desires that the power of the people shall be felt, 1 am only sorry that he should desire to seo an exercise of that + power upon me, (Cheers and laughter) ill as he is, I myself tending t be @ soldier, cannot diregard the voice of the poopie. To you who are assembled to-night, we, who aro far from home, many of us recently from the field, retarn our most sin cere thanks for the manner in which you have compli- monted those who have served your interests and the in terests of the country. (Appiause.) What the subject for discussion i# here to-night 1 cannot say. I have neither a#ked any one who knew, nor have I read the it H i : rT il ‘ 28 E my friends, is to learn. Whether 16 was & mooting for the pur- pose of making & circus of certain officers | do not know. (Laughter. ) oy nO matter for what it was called, we = are to see you all, My frien Gonoral Blair suggested an idea to mo that it was call for the pu of approving of the administration of President Johnson. (Cries of ‘‘yes,”” and cheers.) 80 far as bis administration has developed itself, I certainly have no fault to find with it, (Cheers.) What there may be to object to in the fnture, 1 do not know. If there is that which is objectionable in the fature, then, As a matter of course, as the ques arise, the country decide for itwelf as wo whether he is The ate wrong. (Applquas.) that have been before the people for the last four years are now settled. The rebellion is suppressed. (Loud cheers.) Slavery is forever dead. ) The power of th govern- ment has been felt, and is well understood, not anly at home, but abroad. (Renewed applause.) The su- poureney of the laws of this country, with its constitu- , has Daas makptalnad by ie enrees of Americans. (Cheers, ¢ people of this country have satisfied them- selves. there was once a doubt) that they can maintain the law and the constitu c&n suppress re- bellion, and cause men to bow humble sub- to the law of the land. (Applause,) 9 Raving been done, other questions naturally will arise. fe now, a8 # matter of course, all of us, when we see our friends returning from the bloody fields and bloody scenes we have witnessed, feel proud; we hail time with joy; we all shout in one ac- cord ai the coming of peace and good times to this coun- try again, (Applause and three hearty cheers for Logan.) VIEWS ON RECONSTRUCTION. The questions which will cause some discussion in the country—one at least is the reorganization of the States that have been in rebellion against the government, ‘The great question then is, how is this to t How are we a5 & people, a and magnanim , act towards those, our subdued enemies? How are these States to be organized, to be recognized, through their representatives in Con; How are they to be dealt with by the Executive? by the administration? by the pot There are different opinions in reference to how i and ould be done. Some men, who are wise men, too, considered so by the country, contend that these are now in a territorial condition, and that the same power must be exercised by the government in these States as is exorcised over Territories prior to their admission into the Union. This idea ig advocated by some. The opposite, however, is advocated by, I think, more. I myself disagree with those who think these States are but territories. (Ap- plause.) I understood when this rebellion was organized against the government, and when the Executive called into requisition the power of the federal government, it Was to suppress insurrection and rebellion against the laws and the constitution of the land—not for the pur- = of wiping out or obliterating States. (Cheers.) Then jt was understood that the States could not secede. Secession was unlawful and unwarranted. Secession could not be submitted to by the people. Disintegration of this government would not be sub- mitted to by the people of the United States. We then fought those battles upon the theory that a State could not secede—that the States were in the Union and could not go out of the Union. (Cries of “Good”’ and applause.) Hence we said, when Jeff. Davis—(hisses)—assumed to be President of a portion of this country, that be had no right to so act, because they were then States— as they ever had been—of the Union of these tates. (Cheers.) We have maintained that proposition. Seces- sion has been defe and the question forever settled here inthe Union. (Applause.) Now, I do not want to admit that Jeff. vis ever had a government— of “Never”)—and not want to that Jeff. Davis and the leaders of this rebellion should not be convicted of treason and punished as traitors. (Cries of “Good.”) Hence, if we desire to punish traitors we have got to keep our own Tecord straight; and, as we want to maintain the law and the constitution, we have got to have the law and the constitution upon our side to do it. (Cheers,) This, then, is one of the questions that is discussed by people in the country—or at least I learn so by reading the uewspapers. I have not heard any person make a speech that I know of on the subject; but I have learned through the papers that this was discuesed. ON NEGRO SUFFRAGE. The next proposition that I understand is decided be- fore the people is this: The State having been reduced to territorial condition, then it was the duty of the Presi- dent of the United to declare that certain men should be permitted to organize this territorial govern- ment, and others should be excluded; that is, that he should declare that certain men have a right to vote who never had by law a right to vote. I maintain this as being the correct distinction. President Johnson has a Tight to exercise such power as is necessary to assist in yeing the machinery of these States in motion. He has a right, for the time being, to appoint 4 man as Governor. They are under military authority now. He has a right to appoint persons to govern them, that they may have a head for the purpose of reorganiz- ing their civil department. (Applause.) When he has done that and they organize, the State is then in exis- tence; not only as it has been before, but it can exercise the sane functions that it had before in the govern- ment of the United States. The constitution declares that each State shall regulate the qualifications of its own voters. If President Johnson has @ right, by proclamation, to declare that all the negroes in the South are voters, he has a right, upon the same principle to declare that the white men are not. If the States that have been subdued, or the people of them, are not in a territorial condition, but States, as we main. tain they were, in rebellion, then President Johnson has no right to e any such declaratien. If he does it he does it in the teeth of the constitution of the country that we have attempted to support and maintain here, (Applause hisses from a part of the house.) So far ag the in reference to the qucs- tion of tg concerned it is of no concern to me. I have nothing to do with it. I do not care whether the le of Virginia, or North Caro- lina, or Kentucky, or of any other State allow negroes to vote. Itis not my business, but theire. (Cheers) In Tiiuois, where I live, whenever they decide that the negroes shall vote, it is their decision. The constitution says they have a right to decide, and when they do so, I say amen to it. three cheers for Illinois.) But until they do make such a decision, in their sovereign capa- city as a State, no President has a ht to decide for them. (Cheers.) The President has a right to say that certain men have forfeited their rights in this country, by their acts of treason against it. He has a right to issue a proclamation, as ‘he hay done, saying that the Governors and Generals and all the lead ing characters engaged in this rebellion, who advised it, have no right to vote, or hold offics, or exercise an; other right in this government, until’ the people shall grant it to them, on their showing themselves repentant for that which they have done against their country. (Cheers. ) A Voice—“Let them repent om the other side of Jordan.” Tam not particular where they go to repent, so that it is not in this country. (Cheers and cries of ‘Phat’s it.) He has clearly stated in his proclamation, as I under. stand it, their rights, or atleast what rights they have forfeited. Having forfeited those rights, then I say let the President, or the people of this country, when they be- come convineed that certain portions of those people have become satisfied with this government, and are willing to live at peace with us, and become good and loyal citizens, say so. It is their voice, and not mine. Thope I shall never have to decide, for Lam afraid it is a long time before some of them would ever have a right to vole at any election. (Cheers) This, however, he has aright todo, He has done it, and I endorse it most cordially. In doing that, however, he has only excluded certain persons from the right of franchise—from the ex- ercise of civil rights; but he has no power to confer those rights where they are not conferred by law, except it is done in accordance with the constitution of the country, (Cheers, and cries of “That's #0.) And whenever ‘we govern this country upon that principle, in my jndgment, of baving the loyal people (because none inthe Southern States, now under proclamation, but loyal people can) assist in running the machinery of the States—whenever we do that there is no danger of there boing any trouble im this country in reference to the manner in which to do it. It ts for them to decide and not for us, We have gettied these questions, as I remarked, that were before the country—the question of secession and the question of slavery, for ever. Let these other questions be settled by the people as they properly arise, and as they certainly will arite, and Jet u# not distract Ourselves or get up an ill-feeling or bad blood again; but rather see if we cannot live for a few years in peace from north to south and east to weet. “(Cheers,) INDEMNITY PROM RNGLAND. 1 do not destre to elaborate these points at all, but merely to mention them. There are some little mat. ters, however, perhaps of very small concern to some, which I would like to mention. I noticed during this war which has been raging in our Jand there are some countries across the briny deep that have seemed to take a very deep interest in the we fare of the people of the United States, (Cheers and laughter.) There are some countries there that have permitted privateers on the high seas; and, indeed, lent countenance to it everywhere—at fire causing our com merce to bo swept almost from the ocean y des. troyed millions and millions of property by their encow ragement of «uch Inwless acts as have been perpetrate by thore concerned in rebellion against us, I believe it would be right to say to these Neighbors, we had a little difficulty over here an small one cither— yet it wae wit! been playing double; you hay were with the North when the Nor with the South when they were been acting such a part as has ¢ willing to give aid help destroy one of the gn ever existed on God's earth,’ For this like President Johnson (they call him “Andy,” for short I believe) to call upon these people and say, Here ia a lite bill IT should like you to settle.’ (Cheers and laughter) “If you do wot do it we have been in the habit of enforcing our rights, and we will see whether you will or not,’’ (Cheers) "I would like for these peo: ple to be just required to do this thing. 1 think it would wholesome. (Laughter.) While we were engaged in this trouble there was a man by the name of Maximilian, I believe they call him, who came over here into Mexico, not interfering directly with us, but establishing a form of government side by ide: with us contrary to that which have believed to be the true doctrine of this country. (Cheers) I think that this little gentleman over there onght to be notified some morning very early, just before breakfast, that it would be equally ‘as .pleasant to the | people of the United States if he would retire a little farther back (cheers and laughter), where, per haps, he could get along better than he door there. In saying these things L only say this, that I belteve in artrict adherence to what is cailed the ‘Monroe doc trine’’ In this country, (Loud cheers.) I don't want to get up another war; Lam tired of it. I have had about enough, as far as f am concerned, and I am per. not & very You have fectly ‘satisfied; but in speaking of Mexico I don’t is my desire want you to understand that it in any way whatever te encourage what is known in this country as the ‘Emigration Soctety to Mexico”? —(laughter}—becaure Lam opposed to any organizations ‘| are, I am an OUL-spoken sort of @ man, and never an opin that are intended for the purpose I think jon in my life that somebody didn’t geta little may just an well may it right here, think that is the way to do if tho United of America, don't a mess, I don't in PRICE FOUR CENTS. imilian to remain in Mexico, in God’s pamé Jet us have pride enough, maniine: nent one, “Pig, you have got to get out of there.”’ (App! ) Ton want any of these expeditions; I don’t want apy unaa- thorized modes, unauthorized expeditions. We don’t want your sons, your brothers to engage im an expedition of that kind, where they cannot receive the otection of the Stars and Stripes if they should happen to be beaten. Nor do I want to see it. I could wish the people of this country would speak out to this man and let him know preci what kind of a situation he will be in, if be remains im that situation much longer, seephwen) 1 am sure if this qraction was pat to the American people to-day, that the majority would agree that it would be unplea- fant at least for him to remain there; but a majority at the same time would say that it was foolish and unwise for people to go there without any, authority that they knew anything about before they started, Now I guess 1 have “guss’d’” here about as long as it is necessary, (Laughter.) I say this to you, from the time that we have been in the service of the country, wa have always heard from our homes, from each and omy ey in = ae whee our friends 7, 2B saying “Wel lone, ou good faith- ful veream; wer are” Tea! oy we Teady to ‘stand 29 And the people have done oo. All” tha wonie have done; or, at least, I mean the ity. There are exceptions, as a matter of course; of these I have no desire to speak. You in the city of New York have furnished money, have furnished soldiers, have done that which was required of you to do to assist the government to restore the country to peace and quiet, and Ww forever settie these ‘distracting questions that produced thie war. while you have been doing this, while you hav Fe- ceiving bonds from the government, handii wer your money to assist in oryinn qn the machinery of the ou a gl while y wwe been doing that—some, in t, to the extent of their fortunee—-we find as soon as the war is over, as Soon AB ce is about to be declared from one end of this land to the other, some wiseacre arising in the country turns his eyes up to heaven, and says, with uplifted bands, ‘‘so help me God I will su hereafter the party which is in favor res pudiating the national debt.’ (Groans for Wen- dell Phillips.) If there is a man who that is dastardly enough to believe in his heart or advo- cate the doctrine that a great amd powerful and proud nation like this should come forward and gay to ite own citizens, “I owe you, but I cannot pay you,’ that map, in my judgement, is, in his views, as inimical wo @ constitution of this country ag apy bas rebelled against us. (Cheers.) I hope to God no such party may spring up in this world; and, if it does, 1 hope it will be of diminutive p1 ions at least. It would homie following out the doctrines of the great rebel leader, Jeff. Davis. He was the first man I ever heard of in this country who entertained this doctrine of repudia- tion of the State debt of Mississippi; and from that fatal aud that dishonest step ro improper motive he had at that time, he went forward into the meshes of nh and has committed the highest crime known to thé civilized world. (‘Hang him, him.” Let us, then, when our country is restored, wi the Union once more lives and is seen from afar in all ite majesty and beauty, let us look around with pride sag say that in the hour of trial we found the strong arm ot the people ready to strike a blow to preserve this coun~ try and take it from the grasp of foul traitors who were clutching at ite very vitals, When we do that let us at the same Jay our hands upon our hearts and say, “The nation has not oly maintained itself; it does not only adorn the w with its beauty and majesty, but at the same time its record is ers. There is no accusation against it. It is willing not only to fight another war for success, to demand of other nations that which is right, proper and just, und to ensure and secure it for itself; but at the same time, in order that it may” live on always in the same proportions and the samé ness that it has shown heretofore, let it act as am jonest man would toward his his neighbor, let it pay ite eres pay everybody, aud every government that which it owes (Applause.) In my judgment if our government pursues that course of conduct we cam always be proud of our name. Other nations will point to us and say “that country has a record that no citizen living upon that soil need be ashamed of in any court im the world.” Let us, then, in acting justly, or in asking those who are in charge of our government to act justly, act so with one onother. When little wrongs have been done even by the South towards us, let us act in such a manner towards them as to show them that they are part and parce! of this great nation, and so recognized, and in less than ten years, my countrymen, you will see this great united; for there are thousands of poor peo- ple in the Southery States who had vo more sympathy with this rebellion than you or I. (Applause), Let us then assist these people without assisting those who did sympafhize and act with the rebellion. og that will ive peace to the whole land. We will exercise such Eindaees towards them as will make tem ey, Heaven's nai was it that men were to wicked vo bring this great calamity upon us,’ and these very, mep, in Jess than two year, will be hunting for the ers of this rebellion to them with their own hands, if our government don’t do tt. (Applause) When this is done and that old (pointing to fla view St! }—waves again, without insult or from any bu- man being in the country, from the » rthern Jakes to the Gulf tn the South, from the rocks «cbed mountaing in the East to the golden sands of Ca''! nia, then each and every man, woman and child wil ! before great emblem of the greatness of this i. | ‘7 pation and thank God Almighty that it bas been | served and handed down to us for us to hand down t. our childrem as long 4s time shall last, (Loud checre SPEECH OF SENATOR NYE. Mr. Nye, Sees ntroduced after the applause had sub- sided with which he was received, said Labs AND GexTLEMRXN—I am here for no other pur- pose than you all must be here tor—to look upon the nero of 86 many well fought fights; you have been satisfied with your looking and hearing, and #0 have I; We have seen here the commander of all the armies of the United States, We have just heard from one of the Generals who has written his history in letters that will ever live, as they are entitied to, and which will ever re- ceive the lasting honor of the American peopie. 1 honor, revere and respect all those men that have done so much to perpetuate the glory of country. Having seen these heroes, having heard them, I propose that there shall be no more speaking, at least from me, but that we adjourn, (Cries of “40 on, go on.”” “Sing another song.”) Iam fully of the opinion that you will be better satisfied if I say no more. (Voices—“Go on, go on.) I have not much to say. 1 congratulate you, in the first that the bloody strife is over; that the true has come when we can beat the implements of war into the implements of husbandry, when the continual clam- or of war shall be heard no more upon this the American soil. I congratulate you, my fellow citzens, as the residents of this Empire City, that you have lived to see the consummation of all your desires and wishes, The rebellion is dead; it will never have & resurrection in this country if these traitors meet their doom ; but while treason is dead, thank God liberty and freedom survive. The tree of liberty fathers and — nouris its branches f hh was planted im trath no yp oreutdown, It was planted, my alone for us, but for all the liberty lov throughout the world. But to-might, while 1 join most heartily in the request of Genera! Logan that our bili should be presented and they compelled to pay it, there are people among all those across tbe n Whose hearts beat as high as ours, How changed are all things im the twink~ ling of an eye. A year ago, or a little more, I had the honor of addressing the people of ths city when the pall of darkness hung over the land The Senator resumed bis amid great applause, MAN. ral Strong would Subyoined is LETTER FROM GENERAL &F The President announced that G read a letter from Major General Sherinan, the letter: — Heapquantens, Muuitany Division, x June 4, 1865, is morning your ‘at the Mesars. 8. GENTLEME ft) re » RIX Weeks onal authortt 1e. ago, in North Carolina, b undertook to great national fair of the Northwest at Chi sone. of the two # sel apart for that | it will require activity tt and even as it Fu visi nning ol peration tit w the govern- will have children, * war the objects ment of the U sufiicient T know that i ren nia; destroy. ho th ved ot ail times sh. the crime re times, (APs it bas only to rae men stand ready tw execute i At the same tine we should the opposite extreme so iets, abd if successful in future yeare ajestic an act will add an- t hesita to p r fut pen nal, but ton plauee.) 1 know Jaw and thousands of brav without fear, favor or affeetion. aim to eseape the reactior eommon to thie to th wiity of our government Which has in the past and present invited the worthy and in- dustrious of all lands Ws come and share with us our surplus fads and common history. With thanks for the personal ompliment, | subseribe myrell ee eT TO STERMAN, Major General U, 8, Army. General Strong read the following LETTER FROM ADMIRAL Navat Acapemy, Mesere, Duaren, Down, Gaimernn, de, Your note of the 24 instant unly reac and ith th extreme tt e my duties as President of the Board of Visitors Schoo! render it impossible for me to comply wit quest to be ntat the public meeting t row evening at the Cooper Instituie. N: concur in the sentiments which bri no doubt will be so fally on Vals patelotie cosas appree iments ‘moe nnd inj apinpaty wiih the object of teeting. alle il — aentimients Oe aRAUUT, Vice ‘Aamiral. te of the building and the intense hans woke ee eae yrtable to remain much longer in the room, although the larger part of the andience re ined, the Presi deemed itadvisable to bring the Proceedings toa There were a number of di guished gentiem the platform, who were put down on the pro pee § tueale ame them Senator Chan- dley dler, David iiliam M. Evarte, and a host of others derson Union le» Club favored the audience wan moter patriotic son g, after which cheers were ven for Presiient Jolme on, General Grant and the Jnion, whereupon tie Fe emdent Geclared the meeting: