The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-22
THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
Another Mass Meeting in the
Metropolis.
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THE COOPER INSTITUTE CROWDED.
Appearance Of General Scott on
the Platform.
Terrific Enthusiasm for the Hero
Of Three Wars.
THREE TIMES THREE AND NINE MORE.
Speeches Of James w. Gerard, J. Nor
rison Harris, George Briggs,
Theodore Tomhnson, &c.
Opinions ON the Crisis from North
ern and Southern Politicians.
THE MIDDLE MEN" OF WASHINGTON MARKET.
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WHAT THEY WILL DO TO SAVE THE UNION.
HraternaI salutatIsn from Philadelphia,
10, H., 10
THREE TIMES THREE AND NINE MORE.
Speeches of James w. Gerard, J. Nor
rison Harris, George Briggs,
Theodore Tominson, &c.
THE MIDDLE MEN, OF WASHINGTON MARKET.
WHAT THEY WILL DO TO SAVE THE UNION.
TraternaI salutatisn from Philadelphia,
10, 10, 10

The Cooper Institute was crAmmed last evening by nm
intelligent and enthusiastic assemblage of citizens who
had congregated In accordance with call inviting all who
favor Of uphoding the Union the constitution and
the laws Of the country, of securing the rights of the
several States nvioate resisting all attempts TO interfere
with their respective Institutions and policy, opposed 10
all sectional partes, and in favor of eevating
Office who will administer the government in the spirit of
It's founders to meet in grand convention. The filthy
condition Of the public streets doubt inundated many
persons from venturipg out bat notwithstanding this
obstacle to the comfort of pedestrians the attend
ance such, in numbers and responsibility, to
plainly demonstrate the Importance in which the move
ment held by the most prominent citizens Of the
uopols. 1t was sufficient cast glance across the
room to see those who composed the audience con-
stted Of tho vital portion Of the populatonthat s men
who have large interests the welfare and advancement
q the country.
The platform and the whole front of the building facing
the audience shrouded flags and banners, and the
columns neatly enwrapped in similar manner.
Inscriptions were suspended tn prominent positions.
Among others We noticed q banner with this motto
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NATIONAL cEoS CLUB
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5 OF THE TWELFTH
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over the front of the platform was quotation ron
aeleS,aied american statesman In the centre was the
following
THE UNION Musr AND SHALL BE PRESERVED.
ANDREW JACKSON.
On the left side was this
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s rHr UNION THE CONSTITUTION THE ENFORCEMENT !
IHE ws-HENRY CLAY.
And ON the right
ONE COUNTRY, ONE CONSTITUTION, ONE Destiny
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ARRIVAL OF GENERAL SCOTT.
simultaneous burst Of applause from the audience,
breaking forth m and vehement cheering announced
the arrival Of this distinguished veteran The people had
expected him. and although many were inclined to think
that the condition Of the streets would have the eff
feet Of keeping HIM away, they were very pleasantly
disappointed. True to his military punctuaity and the
faith Of soldiers word, he was at his post at precisely
halfpast seven O'Clock The notification Of his arrival
spread like electricity through the room, and the whole
audience rose TO their feet by impulse to
der homage TO the noble hero who stood before them
For several minutes nothing could be heard but the
raj and tumutuous of the united applause OF the
ecmbled thousands. But when the excitement had
somewhat subsidized, stalwsrth man sprung up among
the rest and proposed three cheers for General Scott
THIS was given with force Of brazen trumpets, and
with q unity and enthusiasm inaescribable. These
cheers we're repeated again and again in the same
warm and spirited manner. General Scott all this
time stood in front Of the door through which
he had entered, surrounded by group Of
friends bowling repeatedly in acknowledgement to the
audience After the cheers had subsidized he was escort
ed 10 prominent place the platform, where number
Of gentlemen presented to him. the brave soldier
cciyng one and all in his cordial bland faternal
manner.
The band having arrived about this time played
raj popular airs-among others "Hail Columbia" the
'sMarseillaise Hymn" &C., &c.
The excitement productivity the presence Of General
Scott was, however, not doomed 70 be thus ended Tho
thrilling music Of the .Marselase" seemed 70 bring
hack to the memory Of the audience tho heroic deeds Of
the great living American Captain, who thus calmly and
eereney sat before them, and their enthusiasm again
found vent renewed cheers Nine rounds Of vehement
applause we're given with the enthusiasm Of the proceed
pe ones while the gentlemen the platform waved hats
and handkcrchies, and We'd with each other in" every
conceivable demonstration Of respect As Gen Scott rose
10 make his obeisance the people grew perfectly wild
with excitement, which was carried 70 the utmost
pitch when the shril trumpes and changing cymbsls
of the band poured forth the powerful strain Ha the
Chief The whole demonstration was one that must
have been deeply gratifying the victor Of the City Of
Mexico
Three cheers were then given for George Briggs.
The call Of the meeting having been read regular
Sorm,
wv Girard vas nominated Chairman Of the meeting
amid loud applause.
The following lat Of Vice Presidents was then read and
approved
VICE PRESIDENTS.
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