The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-24
The Great Union-Conservative Move
ment-Duty OF New YORK.

ment-Duty Oh view horks
1t is now generally acknowledged that, since
the Southern elections and the consequent re.
action of public opinion 1T the North, the
Presidential canvass has begun to wear quite
q different aspect. month or six weeks since
the election Of Lincoln was conceded as a fact
accomplished by the sbrewdest judges in all
parties; but now II really appears as il the con.
sentative element Of the Empire State has been
aroused from its torpor, and Is prepared to
throw its vote solid against the black republi-
can candidate
Day by day the new movement gains
strength. The Douglas Bell ticket receives
new supporters every hour. What the con
servative movement needs now is general
demonstration by which its Importance may
be made known throughout the Union. TO
strengthen the hands of the faithful. 10 reas.
sure the doubters and to win new recruits to
the army which bears upon is banners that
noble motto-"The Union. the Constitution,
and the Enforcement Of the Laws" II is time
that the good and true men in this oity-the
commercial metropolis Of the Union-eaue to-
gciher and discussed the political questions o.
the day from high and dignifed standpoint.
New York Is to be the battle ground, and here
the plans o, the campaign must be arranged.
Under these circumstances. we are glad to be
able TO announce that a movement has already
been commenced for grand meeting of the OPP
ponents Of Abraham Lincoln. to be held ia
this city during next month. and to be. we
hope. entirely separate and distinct from any
political clique or eliques whatsoever. This
meeting should be genuine demonstration Of
public feeling proclamation to the whole
country from a city which, from its cosmopoli-
tan character. great wealA aud immense popu-
laiior wields an immense influence over the
affairs Of the nation That at least two. thirds Of
the legal voters in this city and vicinity are op-
posed 10 Lincoln there can be no doubt New
York IL sound for TIE Union and the constitu-
ton. The metropolis Is prepared to rebuke
sectioralsm and fanatieism. no matter in what
part of the country they appear. Oar material
interests-leaving out Of the question love Of
country. social ties. old friendship aud the
thousand aud one little chains which bad the
hearts Of neighbors one to another demand
tnat every man .lall 90 W utne-t 10 ueleat
the party which seeks to create dissension
between the North and the South. and
to carry out line Of policy which must
eventuate In disunion. anarchy and civil war.
The merchants aud mechanics OF New York are
thoroughly acquainted with the issue az /,
stands. The republicans have latterly become
frightened. and some OF them, like the Cheva-
lier Webb are endeavoring TO smooth over mat
tiers little. But II is too late. Helpers aim.
pending Crisis" Stewards "irrerressible con-
1ict" Summers sacred amnesty" aud Love-
joys blood, fire and murder theories have al.
ready been accepted as the ammunition OF the
party, and II is time that the guns Of the black
republicans were turned upon themselves. The
fact that Lincoln's election would be the first
step In series Of measures intended to cripple
and degrade the South; that II win renew at
Washington the infamous scenes Of official cor
ruption which disgraced the fair fame of our
State at Albany last winter, must be kept
steadily before the people, a1d promulgated