The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-22
THE UNION MASS MEETING.
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and out TO fight at Bunker Eiill am glad 10 be
here ON this because rs emipepliy appropriate
seeing mat il close 10 the birthday Of Wasnagton
Ever since the nativity there IS something divine in
ihe name Of yirgioa. (APplause. Patrick Henry,
ike the listening Indian, placed his ear 10
he earth and heard 10 advance the throbhings of the
Revolution It was there tia, Thomas Jefferson declared
Che Independence oi hs country 10 letters OF living light
I. there thai George Washington stood forth aud
fought Cor the relief OF his country from It's Affections
al the oosons OF the women and children OF the Southern
ooniederacy; and Il seemed TO that If Washington
we're alive he would fail TO the earth, declaring, with
more tutb than Cesar, mat Il was strong ugrauude--
more strorg than traitors arn--that had valqashed
him Gentlemen, come no. TO detaiu you with tedious
speech but give you thoughts that your patriot
ism may clo,ne with sone,hiug OF eloquence This
cry OF dEunion 10 always net with derision. Il
ID something Ike regon, which r The scott Of the IND
GEL but the masses know its value. And 80 The
who loves the Union scoed at aud derded by the
pscss and is almost afraid speak in It's ndyo-
cscy but sun the masses cling 10 foin ,atlon OF
ihsr liberty and prosperity Who was II that ars warned
The country Of the rising Of the cloud Of lsunon George
party denef Il has desroyea The aeu,osrac psS.y and
destroyed the whig party; II struck down Iewis Cas-
VIII the democracy and the knife placed the back
Of Harry Clay. (Applagse Ard although cone here
TO express NO political opinions, Il would De Of
PRIDE and qualification Ia The expression Of the gratitude
Of the noble and generous people Of al OF t1e
sounry 20 place the laurel Presidency the brow
Senate OF the United STAGES distinguished Sen stor
Of winfield Scott; loud rpplause) Ga the door OF the
tha whenever The question OF slavery aetef the cloud
OF dsruon arises Ike further sad that when the North
hs Pacific States would be dsgusted and retire, and ne
Justified them in such an act That was the IN
nsr, q Boston, say but lately in the Sea.
ate - quote nearly his exact language
RE says; While speak the arches Of the heavens are
bnged, and the ear IN now yawhs with the muterinSs OF
civil war" Is 1t not time FOR u.s. feos citizens stand
by no party that does not stfike for the Uoon2 Would
that my voice could reach the young men wherever they
be- that wherever the flag of tue Union may be raised
70 follow under that banner and never permit 10 trail
No the Gust BE- as one unit aut one man TO put
nNnl ~
few points more aad have done Tue eres. evil OF
abe agitation OF the question OF slavery has been
alluded 10, ard am not going 20 discuss ine alb
snsct right Of slavery; ont in my book OF morals
believe IN Ike existence Of covenants, and for viii
and nTiolae. lremember this when look agan the
serene heavens after the storm and gee there the bow Of
Gods promise never more TO deluge the earth with
food. (Arpausel We have male covenant to de-
Arer ny tbe fugitive bon6nan, ana &c must staIt by
our hoad We esnuot forfeit the covenant by which We
are bound, We cot SO wise, 60 good, or so great
sba, We should expect TO csceps tbe c.ia,ldes
which have befaleu other nations The Ass;rau emD,r
was very great but IL has passed away; and Rone FER
ticn which seemed rs il would last forever, has also
fallen The American people had been assscd by otbsr
nsaous because Of the existence OF slavery within the
inIs OF the republics and even in the British Parliament
had been stated that this nation could easily overpoy
erei for The slaves Of the South woud rase against
per masters. Bet that distinguished statesman Edmund
BuYE6, rebukod tie iaea he said, senem-
OF England you are mistaken 10 par,
on the Snion viii ssnd more fTr1y IN defsncs OF i.s
fse' you always ma slavery in free States and slavery
SScsr .qLk to freedom. There is another great |
eyu 70 be surnS5'sa ana III that IS the pronunciation
10 speak OF Tho immortal genius o. shakspere |
which lives IN his works No one nov cares !
whether shakshare stole deer or INDUCED N drink, !
but men rovcre HE emcry for the noble sentiments he
has urodyced lcheere He thsp alluded To the theov
Of hsoer law, end sa'a list Il heN il rsstt, ss;i
a~ winch coum.rtc obedience "a ali laws
SAPp.ause properly sessktng I'm wac ennreae ana
s~ sgs shs fnns.of 10 another charye had been
.-S.s :s4As' on 70 the eject ha, il save cs
-,es .oto that city thu, Re would no, b. gwen
i've thousand slaves had escaped. under the
shadow cf Bunker hill self, II their delivery oe
wps clearly evident. To ,hc prcslavery man ne
~ori say-B yon want your INSTITUTIONS preserved hold
fast to the Union. 7, the nboltopist be wonh say-a
YOU wish 10 see slavery apohshcd hold last - the
uninn and this may be accomplished IN the progress
Of oivinEstt0n, for Providence Is leading US on 70
The higEos, degree of prosperity (spphSse2 n eon,
c,uso1, mo speaker observed that England AID
other nations look doTn on American slavery. /
While he houored and admired England rs thelr notle
parent country aud did not Desire to detrao FROM her
worth her glory AID hcr pride, ne uus say VITA gres
writer that the daoss Of the Eogsh crown are bat To
crystased tears Of miols and tue unoyna OF ts scr
vice scarlet with The booi nations TIE duty o! AZ
oppose and defeat sacessoHis,s aoa TO unite
and oppose disunon wherever 1t apporrs-( hear)-
and the who had Goquentl7 addressed them
had Observes, II ai these enemies OF the republic arc
defeated, shall live forever, ard so on from prosperity
20 prosperity, stretching away 10 the iarhest shores OF
The pscfc; vii be &C the march OF angel;
above lis brow, az every seq there viii be star, ard
beueath IT'S footprints q state loud cheers
Cries for "Genera Scott again aroee, but the
Chairman informed the audience that the General
bad already ieit the room. Excuses were also
put from Tho 1cn Humphrey Marshall, OF Kentucky;
and the Hon Tnos Nelson of Tennessee. The audience
were then favored with another song from the same
singer-makinE the third Of the evening.
The resolutions having been Put and carried wth en-
thusas. motion the meeting adjourned, WIN cheers
jor General Scott and the Onion
the meeting dispers Dg, telecraphtc message
from Philadelphia bidding the Unon move
ment Sod speed. With three cheers for phadephia the
gaslshfs turned down. and the vast assembly de-
parted 10 their homes
During the proceedings the following letters were
read
FROM HON. JOHN j cRrrrENpEN.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 1850.
GEsrlEMxx-I have had Inc honor TO receive TO day
your letter o. the I'd instant inviting me TO be present
and address mass meeting OF me Union party OF the
CITY and State OF New YORK." on The 'eye Of Washing
ton birthday, 2lst of February
thank you for the honor done by your Invitation,
but 10y duties will deian me here, and obhge me 10
with nv best wishes for the SUCCESS of your meeting
N Is patriotic Objects, ] remain, most respectfully,
yours, &c, }. ). chiIFhNDEN.
FROM HON. EDWARD EVERETT.
Boston, Feb s, 1860
GTSr1ExRx-l have received your favor of the I'd inst
invng address the meeting TO be held she
evening Of 2st of February under the auspices OF the
National Union Men OF the city New YORK. 1t will not
be in my power in Consequence OF duties and engage
lners in this quarter 70 comply with your request; and
having had frequent occasion OF late TO express my gene
raj Of the state OF public Affairs, Will only add
the hope that the proceedings OF your meeting may tend
say The present dangerous exctemens, and restore
kindly feeling between the sister States OF the Union
remain gentlemen, with great respect, your friend and
fellow citizen, EDWARD EVERETT.
FROM HON. JOSHUA HILL. OF GEoRGtA.
WASHINGTON, FEB. 20 1860
am glad that any feeble expression OF at
tacnment tie Union that may have fallen from my lips
has the slightest aided IN arous'Ig the Unon sentiment
Of the country. The OF The count ut the time OF
the assembling 81 the present Congress was such as %
awaken sociude. il not apprehension for the safety OF
Institutions. II therefore seemed TO me matter OF
patriotic DUTY 10 lend my and counsel to the efort
Of hrousing The baton 10 the Importance OF embodyiag
the conservative Of al parties in constitution
n Union party. True, did not permit myself 10 hops
thai such movement would attract majority OF tds
voters Of the couatry az arge; but did believe ina.
woua at eas; consolidate the scattered forces of the old
wing party that had, II their devotion 10 vasn,
Yefused TO arnsganae with their ancient aiversares,
that powerful association that had absorbed ami
eapped LIS power IN the free states. More than this
7 trusted that such democrats as had severed their
party ties, and united with the Union loving Araeri
cans would find the Union movement more con sonant