Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-12-22
From the New York Herald. Tuesday.
IMMENSE CONSERVATIVES DEMON
STRATION IN NEW YORK CITY.

The great Union mcoting took place Monday
evening at the Academy Of Music. according to
announcement. The time appointed was seven
o'clock, but tho building was most uncomfortable
crowded long before that hour. Tho very nisics
and passages were ~thronged, and tho doors were
beset by M eager multitude trying to accomplish
n rather difficult task-to make the building, like
a city railrond cnr, hold more than it was ever in
tended to accommodate. 1t was. in fact ono of the
greatest popular demonstrations that has ever
taken place in New York, and there WINS enough
enthusiasm for half n dozen great mnss meeting.
Inside Of the Academy ,hcre was, Mt n fair cal
cuiation, about ak thousand persons, while there
were. perhaps, rs many who, failing to force ,hcit
way in, had to BIO satisfied with tho outside scene,
the burning tar barrels, tho lig gun, the sky
rockets, blue lights, Roman candles. and u grand
display Of other fireworks got up expressly for tho
occasion. Tho greatest enthusiasm prevailed
and there was no mistnktnS the sentiments by
which the assembled thousands were netunted.
The most rabid Southern fire eater would have
been satisfied with the demonstration for the Tn.
ion. They called upon tho band to play " Hail,
Columbia, i" Yankee Doodle" The Star Span
I glod Banner" and other national airs, and cheer.
cd AMI ohcered again, as it they would never tire,
and Now York will have moro hoarsc men in her
limits to-day than she ever had before. Every
Rllusion made by tho speakers to the Union, and
the fraternity which should prevail between the
North and South wcrc received with u perfect
storm OF applause.
The stage was occupied by the officers of the
meeting and a large number Of others.
Mr.. James W. Beekman called tho meeting to
order. lie said-Gentlemon, we are assembled
here this evening in obedience to the call which |
will now read. mir. b. here read tho call.
This call, proceeded Mr.. b., having been
kigned by moro than twenty thousand persons,
the committee have summoned You 10 meet here
tonight, to give YOU IN opportunity for tho free
expression OF your opinions, and as the first step
in this direction. permit mo to nominate rs chair
man for your approval the hon. Daniel +. Tic.
mann, Mayor of New York. Loud Cheers.
Those who are in favor will please say aye. Ire
mendous cries of AYE" as if from brazcn
throats.
Mayor Tieman then came forward and address
cd the meeting.
Mr.. Joshua j. Henry then said Mr.. Chairman
and gentlemen, before proceeding to the list of
vice presidents nominated for your adoption, |
wish to announce to this meeting that the com
mittee have received letters from very distinguish.
ed and patriotic men. The gentlemen then men,
TONED the names Of several gentlemen. When
the name of Fernando Wood was mentioned, it was
greeted with loud cheers.
Mr.. Henry continued--Ih hey have also received
o letter from n distinguished gentleman well
known to you all. l shall not occupy your time
by reading the other letters, but there is one. Mr..
Chairman and gentlemen, which | must read to
this meeting. It's from that eminent soldier
Winfield Scott. Tremendous enthusiasm, pro-
longed applause, and then three cheers
a large portion Of the audience here rose to
their feet and waved their hats in the most en-
t,usiastic manner. The name of the old hero Of
Lundy's Lane and Mexico evoked On outburst OF
feeling such as has rarely been witnessed in a pub
lie meeting.
LETTER FROM GEN. SCOTT.
New YokK, Dec, Is, 1859.
To THE Hon. J.. W. BECK VAN, CHAIRMAN, &C.. Ac:-
SIR-I have the honor to acknowledge your in.
l yitation TO be present ct the Union meeting t. be
+ ksld in this city on Monday next. TO- the holy pur-
] pose of allayins the distrust which i snow sowing