The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-02
j i VS. By ELEGR A p HI .
SPEECH OF MIR. COOLEY AT SYRACUSE.
Terrific Onslaught Against tho President and
his COadjut0rs.
INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.
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)veMeNTS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS POLITICIANS.
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.
MARINE DlsAsrERs-DEsTRUCTy FIRES,
&C., &C., &c.

MARINE Observation-Disclosures FIRES.
&c" &C., &c.
ationnl Democratic Meeting At Syracuse.
rTACK OF MIR. COOLEY ON THE PRESIDENT AND
ADMINISTRATION.
SYRACUSE, Nov i, 1868.
The national democrats have had ing here this
Fening The principal spe aker was Mr.. j. 4. Cooley,
minee for State Comptroller whose address occupied
me two hours in delivery. He spoke as follows
Elbow thank yon for this reception and
these fattertng manifestations of your kind regards
Since the commencement of the exciting canvass for
al officers, now going in this State have not open
my lips publicly, either in mendation of the reg
pr democratic ticket, on which my humble name hap
MS to appear nor IN just dapproval Of that nominated
the barDburner cabal of Tammany Hall. Not that
ere would be any impIopriety in mounting the stump,
imitation OF the high example. in favor of his
potion, OF the present executive, Governor Seymour
however much might say respecting the acknowl-
gee ta' IS for Office, and the high accomplishments of
distinguished nominees with whom have the honor
be associated feel so much reluctance in seeming
n to be the advocate of any claims may BE- supposed
have, that shonld not now venture to come before
IL teigent assemblage but that desire to say few
rds about our internal mprovemer Is and moreover,
repe wanton personal attack made by the President
he unted States, through his recognized organ, the
shington Union, with view to influence and control
election in this State
remember passing the site your city more than
rty years ago. Then it was mostly an uncomely and
oate scene, covered with stumps and trees; with de-
ed wood, and mud and m alaria Then it had an insa
rous, ungenia aspect and, in close proximity to it,
vast tracts of primitive forests stretching of maies
ally beyond the eyes comprehension, and almost illimt
in extent Then there little attempt at cuti-
ion in the immediate vicinity of Syracuse, and only
slghtly built houses and shops scattered here and
re, mostly along the banka of the newly excavated
al. Then there were no schoolhouses nor churches
he place and believe only small public house,
that was situated on the north left bank of the
al. There were a few shops, groceries and porter
uses, and some stables for canal horses; but doubt
ats fhaff fn Sura
e. The reads, only endurable in dry weather, were
assabie during the rainy season. in late autumn and
spring. In short, Syracuse had then but just
ch had but recently been broken, and the for
cleared away, in constructing the canal
oh then so nearly completed along the
die and eastern sections Of it to admit the passage
(oats down to the Hudson. What a wonderful change
been wrought here Sin ce my 6rst visit to Syracuse
in the 'wild woods of the west as this region
ed less than forty years ago Where the Wilderness,
u its Solitude but so recently and so grandly waved,
so securely sheltered the wild Indian and his favorte
be- we now witness the most apimang manifestations
Utilization, wealth and refinement. A lively and lu-
i've commerce crowds your streets and your extensive
ehouses and through your city, by way Of the
Als, down to the sea. Your streets ample, well
ed, and everywhere compactly built up with dwell
stores and workshops, proudly indicating an indus
US, enterprising and prosperou, population. What is
secret of tais wonderful changer
to this important inquiry, deeply important
very patriotic citizen of this State doubt not at
moment, upon the lip Of every intelligent man now
t. the Utmost verge Of the State in ali directions in
laces, and at all hmes-that your prosperity has
and must continue to be, mainly attributable to the
Cooley dilated at length the immense advantages
ved by the State from the construction of the Erie
and reviewed with great acrimony the con-
of the persons and factions who had op
d that project. These same men, he con-
ed, aluding to the leaders Of the Albany Regency,
aer party tools, are before you, asking again for
euNr gas fhaff fbavm NAV ati a
spoils Of Office, and that they may coDsummate their
ed schemes of plunder and disruption of the Union
must decide this question for yourselves; 1t s sove
right with which no power on earth can interfere
question of vital consequence to every American
en--to every father who has son and adaughter-to
mother who regards her offspring with Q mothers
erness and love-to every child who has parent to
and obey. 1t Is whether this country shall hereafter
overned By system Of laws aiording equal Protecc
epubl, or whether it is hereafter to be ruled by vio
and brute force-by ruians bullies and pugilistic
ere transported here few days since from the city of
York by Cochrane, Fowler, Van Buren and Redfeid,
backed by the Governor and the S ate officers, as
controlling the proceedings of the State Convention,
necessary, ia order to effect that object to assass
peaceabe and respectable delegates sent here by
Unbiased and confding peopleP That, felowcitlzens,
Ie great and important question, which you have, in
to settle at the polls by the surages that you shal
the coming election In & e. u you S must mss M
ervadng necessity impels itself upon in every
N of fe-in your family and in your 6elds--in your
3 and in your manufac factories-everywhere it meets
and presses home to every mans business and bosom,
Andng, with the impressive voice Of pa riotism an
its Dare you shrink from its encounter
and fully at this crisis in the affairs Of your coun-
Why did Redfeld, Cochrane and Fowler, leave the
OF their responsible offices to attend the State Con-
ionS For what purpose we're Governor Seymour,
c. Wright, Levi S Chatned, Mr.. Welch, and other
PRS Of the State and national administration here on
hlo Tbavu mot oga tps o. lv
they hereS Cochrane, an officer of General Pierce,
they were here as 'freemen and Witnesses" to pro-
speak BY authOrityi'' Speak BY authority p An
er OF the general government speaking by authority
convention Of the citizens Of the State of New York
authority has the President OF the United States to
by his minions, even in person, in convention
lis or any other State convened for the nomination
local o1ieersS Who ever heard Of this assump lion
thoty the part OF the President Of the Union be-
We utterly repudiate and contenin all such suthori
bn the part of the officers Of the general go
ment; whether it be General Pierce himself, or his
suffers, scavenscrs and camp followers, wtom he
SO unwisely lavished nearly tie whole patronage OF
administration. We care not rush for General
e any other ephemersl 81 emblem OF power, belong
10 the State national stration no longer than
typical incumbent of temporary position shall
fest sufficient respect for his official standing to
decent regard for the feelings aud rights of those
HON he Is mostly indebted for the exalted station
Ii he SO signally fails to adorn. | not whether
declared from the house TOP or the sss steps
where General Pierce hsransaed multitude,
noisy, pompous stump speech, denominated the
sdents Inaugural II General Pierce deneans
elf as sensible, sober man, Occupying the dstin-
bed station to which he has been raised, he will be
led to and will receive the respect and consideration
the people wbe have placed him in office that Is
TO the President of the United States " II, howev
chooses TO sink the high dignity OF his exalted po
p down to the low le;el OF blackguards short boys,
lies, pugilists, gamblers, drunkards and political
sters, ON whom he haselready bestowed too large a
OF government patrona &c. and attempts to exercise
ppwarrantable authority, through such detestable
lures in our local affairs he must expect to be lool
pon himself as on level with the companions he
for his assocates and be content receive the
need OF disapprobaton With which they are every
By all good citizens justly regarded. The Office of
dent OK the United States, any Office in the gift
President cannot Of i.self make man respectable
chooses to cling to and associate with 70 wdies dis
nzers, bandits, and partisan pugilists Nor can Il
/ an honest man Of one who IL naturally an of hi 1
volition q black hearted and ungra :eful traitor
raj Pierce has yet doubt net, sense enough re.
ing notwithstanding the reports in circulation with
ct TO his habits, to comprehend the fall force and
OF this assertion No one, venture to say, wheth-
be political opponent or partisan supporter
President, was inclined to find fault with
raj Pierce. On the contrary, all were disposed to
d the incoming administration with spirit of lber-
far lis policy and its acts entitled it to appro
His inaugural, as q declaration Of the principle
lown BY General Pierce for the guidance of his ad'