The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-08
GENERAL LANE In NEW YORK.


General Lanes Speech, sc.
General Joseph Lane the nominee Of the $50 caled)
National Democratic Convention at Baltimore Vice
President, in conjunction with John G. Breckenridge
President of the United States Unexpectedly arrived
this city yesterday morning from West Point where he
had been visiting his son. cadet at the military academy
there. As soon as his arrival known deputaton
from the National Democratic Volunteers new
organic ston-wated upon him at his hotel, the st. Nj
cholas and welcomed him In the name of the associa
tion and in the Of the democratic Of the
city whom they believe II is their mission 70 convert
from the error Of their wayswhich means Dougassm.
The General who looks remarkably well, expressed his
thanks and his conviction that the volunteers
the right track, and that with Breckenridge and Lane
upon their banners they would gain decided victory
In the coming contest. The programme of the day
renee with it and his willingness TO place
himself In the hands Of his friends. At later hour Of
the day the committee appointed for the purpose enter
tanned the General at dinner given in his honor at the
81 Nicholas Hotel, to which several gentlemen in
vited.
RECEPTION AT THE DEMOCRATIC VOLUNTEERS HEAD
QUARTERS.
Between and eight O'Clock General Lane was es-
corted to the premises occupied by the National Demo
cratic Volunteers, ISL Broadway where considerable
number Of persons had assembled TO be introduced to
support in the struggle he had entered upon From
the windows of the building, stretching to the
house opposite was suspended immense flag,
surmounted with the American eagle In screaming
attitude Beneath scroll bearing the motto, ''Na
tiona Democratic Volunteers" and large letters under
this, In lines, the words John Breckenridge for
President; Joseph lane for Vice President" while on
either side, in perpendicular lines, was the word
"Ubon." On entering the room three hearty cheers
were given for Breckenridge and Line, and three
for Lame Sv s The latter With w fol-
one end Of the room. There were not many persons
assembled, because in fact, the news Of his ARR.
val was only learned through the HERALD bulletin
and subsequently through the evening papers, but what
WAS wanting in numbers was made up in enthusiasm.
There was IN other respects notable feature distinguish
composed chiefly Of persons engaged in mercantile and
professional pursuits. The absence Of those who gene
rally compose the majority Of all such assemblages may
be accounted for in addition to the little publicity given
to the Generals arrival by the fact of its being saturday
night, when the working men prefer being at home with
their families 10 taking part In political de-
monstrations. General Lane remained nearly two
hours in the room talking familiarity to those around
him whenever the musicians stopped TO take breath
which, considering The coseness Of the place. and
would suppose the labor OF blowing ought to be long
one but which wa, throughout painfully short In CON
and ragmentary but from all could be gathered il was
evident that the head sachems Of the volunteers they
have any, calculated upon the election being finally
thrown into the House. in which case they say, Lane
is certain of being elected President In consequence
Of the noise and interruption i was impossible to follow
that this result would come to pass But while they
ertained their hearers IN this way tho General himself
depicted possessing all the graces and qualities Of
the gentleman the soldier and the statesman and whom
II elected President would demean himself in his high
Office as to attract the admrns eyes the whole world
Evidently the General sincere In all he said upon TINS
his vorte theme In shaking hands with those around
him remarked that he never gave the right hand
but this peculiarly he explained by stating that the
was 70 the %e, sT w0 %SeS
he had been engaged. When this explanation
was made known three cheers were called for "Joseph
given with great gusto AT last the time fixed upon for
the screnade drew near and the General quietly with
in the street, was driven 70 his hotel
THE sERESADE.
At ten O'Clock the Volunteers sailed forth, and formed
In ranks in the street. each OF the small band holding
aofs blazing TORCH pyrotechnc stick, from which
sky rockets shot forth at intervals while myrads Of sparks
fell around them on al sides Tho whole line Of march
perfect display Of fireworks, which with the light OF the
torches and the continuous discharge of small arms
trscted people nom ali directions who came running
Broadway 70 learn the cause OF such unwoned display
Al the ST. Nicholas the police limo, who headed the cor
tege halted and the torches became stationary At this
time large crowd had assembled and a voice calling for
three cheers Lane the friends Of that gentleman led
70 the people below by Mr. John Henry, President Of
the National Democratic Volunteers. He was received
with cheers, amer which he spoke as follows
GENERAL LANx's SPEECH.
feuoW citixene ana NATIONAL Democratc toiuntoerB-
For this manifestation Of kindness, respect and cond
dence, you will allow me TO tender you my thanks.
(Cries Of "Louder) Iwish had stronger voice. gen.
temen for would like TO talk that you could all hear
me But shall not undertake, my friends to make
speech and merely forth 10 tender you my thanks
for this manifestation Of good feeling Long before the
National Democratic Convention At Baltimore placed me
In nomination Vice President OF the United States tho
National Democratic Volunteers did me the honor
to elect honorary member Of the
eoc.a i
OF the mechanics, and Of the commercial and
professional Of New York. devoted TO the interests
and welfare Of our common country. Hear hear.)
said my friends before came 10 New York. that would
enter this for the purpose OF making political
speeches. that viii leave TO others; but will say TO you
that In casting about In my mind all the country
aud looking TO its condition. and having ardent desire
for the promotion Of its welfare can say 70 you in all
candor that cannot how do better for the
country than by electing John G. Breckenridge ~ Pres
dent d the United states (Cheers) Fellow citizens Of
New York and Democratic Volunteers, allow me once
more 70 tender you my sincere thanks Good night.
Captain MARrIorT, announced a. having fought under
General LAns in Mexico, WAS next introduced and adj
Fellow ctizens-I have been unexpectedly called 10 say
few words you honor Of Gen. 10 Lane. under whom
I had the honor Of serving In the Mexican war. He
comes before the country upon the democratic platform
OF the day when the constitution established and
believe firmly tina, he viii Dc elected frssiaens Of the
the election be thrown thcrcupon the platform which
he now occupies. (Cheers) You have before
you two men who never ALTERED the Geld or In tho
counc OF the countrytwo men who will carry the day
against that other two who endcavorng break up
the democratic organization OF tho country Cheers for
Douglas and Lncoln Fellow citisens-Whcn the dag OF
your country ALTERED at Buena Vista when the Indiana
gallant man, with his right and shattered and hanging
by his side, rallied the regiment, led them back 70 the
On sno,hsr occasion General Lane sccossd The msjor ~
his regiment and aid, MAJOR, have confidence your
skill and ability a. commander take srre o. the in
fantry while ] 20 Nrwars Win The drasoonsu Thcn
ho ahcd nta tha Ia of