The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-22

2OOuy Oknero measures
have been taken TO effect immediate organization and
doubt not that BY the 1st Of March, when City Central
Commee viii Be organized, TO consist Of three delegates
nom each ward, every ward win be represented by dele
gates chosen nom regular clubs.
club was formed on Tuesday evening last under the
auspces Of this committee, called the "Young Mems Ma
tonsl Union Club Of the City Of New York" The meeting
or organisation was attended by many OF the most enter
ana influential young men Of the city, and an ardor
was manifested truly gratifying to those Interested In the
movement This club gives promise OF being an efficient
arm IN the furtherance OF our cause.
received numerous cheering communications from various
psIs OF me Stale, informing them OF the formation OF
the people to unite heart and bspd N shs
The public are already aware that other States have
ORGANIZED, and are busly and successfully engaged in
New York From New Jersey we are in the receipt Of
me most cheering information In every part Of the State
vsnis too coming boldly into the movement She viii
stand for the Union against all enemies either from the
North or the South. (Applause.l Maryland is also
70 expect much from her: Virginia will speak for
herself 70 morrow; cloud aPplause) washingtons
Presidents for the Union and her fidelity to the constu
ton North Carolina Kentucky and Tennessee will also
hold Union State Conventions 70 morrow Rhode Island
OHIO, Mississippi, Georgia and other States, already IN
forward state Of orgRpzaton, and, from information
Iessvco we trust and believe that by tine time OF the
meeting OK the National Union Convention, there will DO
Union
AS an evidence Of the general sympathy for this
address pubshed about two weeks snce BY this commit
ee has been copied extensively In all pars OF the
try: and It's principles and recommendations commended
to the favorable consideration OF tho people.
We are assured by politicians thai cannot possibly
succeed because We have no general platform OF prnc
argument, but We would say to these gentlemen that
our platform 10 sufficient for our purposes. GAP
planse) Our desire and aim b 70 rid the country
Of the vexng and dangerous agitation Of the ques-
ton Of slavery Cheers This ID the leading OBJ
jet Of our mission, and mean contend with eye
ndence reinstAted in the breasts OF the people When
this accomplished will time enough 70 build up
PLATFORM we think BEST based on other and less i'm
por.ant issreg
We feel thar csuse Ia just one, and as such, de-
serving Of the support Of just men, and we confidently
that all such will rise party predictions, and
IN oar Efforts 20 strike the that threatens
the perpetuity Of our institutions (Appl,use)
oore and Dourished you Tor while sanity remains you
will not forget her. Nor would We remind you that you
should cherish the country 70 which yeu owe your grow
ing institutions, your prosperity and happiness, for
wDe you still men you will project her with your
strong right arms (Cheers.) But we would warn you
earnestly beg you TO remember, act upon the
principle, that eterna vigilance the price Of liberty
Continued applause)
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas the present condition aspect Of political
affairs such summon into action energies of
every patriotic Citizen and 70 excite
ties Of our best and wlsest men; and,
Whereas, the preservation Of system Of govern
ment, with s priceless privileges neither practicable
without adherence
and 10 the spirit and principles Of the fathers Of the
public: and.
whereas there are no evils in or under the government
Of the United states which may not be more easily, safely
and happily cured by the remedies provided in the con-
sution than by agasions aenations and commissions
therefore,
l. Resolved That we hail with gratitude the return Of
the day that gave birth to the immortal Washing
ton Cloud applause)-whose patriotism regarded no
whole American people one in interest, in feel
ing and in destiny and in sustaining, spreading and
perpeusspg the principles Of his Farewell Address,
shall best exhibit our title to the privilege OF being the
children Of him OF whom II Is we'll said that Provdence
left him chdless that he might be the father Of his
2 That the time has come when all who love their
country more than party, who willing give their
liberty fraternity and equality rights and privileges
ca which The c66iedeAion was originally founded and
built, should unite their Names their votes aud their IN
firing energies in rescung the country from the pers in
which is placed by the violence sectional ambition and
partisan warfare which has become fierce and fearful
endanger the stability, and deraDge the functions Of
That we are willing as good citizens to abide by,
and uphold the law Of the land the construction Of the
constitution pronounced by the Supreme Court Of the
United Stater-(cheers)- land tina. we are willing 10
leave the consttutionatv Of all future legislation by Con-
mined 6y the same august tribunal created for this end
by government which we love. (Renewed applause)
A. That the constitution was adopted and the United
one government, one peope-when the institution Of do
mestic slavery in existence fixed fact In m0st of
with such provisions 10 each OF these
States in the Union the exclusive right to manage
It's own domestic institutions in It's own way
(cheers)-and all attempts TO interfere with such
rights by armed invasion, by expressions OF
sympathy with, apology for, the aegressors; or
by attempts TO excite the enmity OF section Of the
country aganst the other 70 disturb the harmony OF
the great family Of States by intestine warfare, are In
conflict with the spirit the Union, IRRESPONSIBLE in
their eff cts and meet with our decided condemnation
cloud cheers)
that the agitation Of the question OF slavery outside
haan
been productive good TO the slave; that the
and friendship which formerly prevailed between the
North and the South have been seriously disturbed that
much evil has thus far been the result and that every
consideration of wisdom policy justice expectancy aud
duty, demand that this agitation should cease. pro
g. ma, we vii support for the office Of President no
man. however exalted by talents, position or fame whose
past present weaken confidence in him
firm ncorrupibe and inalienable friend OF the whole
Union. cloud and continued cheers)
T. That on this OF our Washingtons birthday we
send cordial greetings TO the friends Of Union and
peace wherever they dwell throughout the length and
breadth OF the land we live inthe sunny clmes OF the
South the bills wales Of the East the praries
Of the West-pedging them that the true men OF the
North will stand shoulder 70 shoulder and heart to heart
them the great struggle on which this people il
about to enter regardless Of ali past past associations
subordinate questions Of merely temporary interest,
We viii strive together to make the principles Of "Union
and ''hcel.y 10 the constitution triumphant now and
forever. prolonged applauss)
The CHAlsxAN here cane forward and said he had the
pleasure Of introducing Dr. Guilemette to the audience,
and that that gentle would sing their national air.
"Ihe Star Spangled Banner" The announcement was
received with loud cheers, and the singer having sd-
vanced the front OF the PLATFORM gave the song IN very
good voice and with considerable energy THIS idea OF
singing patriotic airs which originated with the Phila-
dephaIs their late Union meeting, was carried to
greater perfection by the meeting last night The ap-
plause which at the close Of each veSse was
drowned by the loud masc Of the band the roaring
chorus Of very nearly the whole audience. The en-.
thusiasm was, indeeo very great. and was generally
remarked that General Scott was go much pleased tnatne
joined heartily IN the grand chorus.
Three cheers tner given for 1.-THE Star Spangled
Banner anG for Or. Guillemette
We supply the text Of this song, with the applause that
greeted tie sngers:-
Oh say, can you see by the dawns early ight
what proudly had at the twilghts last cleaning
Whose broad stripes and bright thro' the perious
fight,
Ger the rampant watch'd calamity streaming
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air.
Gave proof through the Eight hst our flag was still there