New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-03

formed the panels Of the platform behind when us
speakers stood.
M2p. F. Toechemscher, Chairman OF the
Committee of Arrangements called TO orier aSd stated
that the object of the gathering was TO testify to the
fidelity and devotion of the citiss Of San Francisco 70
the Union and the Constitution He nominated eugene
Casserly, esq, as Chairman, who, with loud cheers,
was elected. We give the Chairmans speech:
FrLDsw.CIrrzENs: The sight of this vast concourse
of the people, upexsm led III San FraEcisco Tor ats
numbeis its earnestnes-, its weight in all re'pects
proves 20 the moet Indifferent speca, that it is no
common purpose which has brought Z together. In
truth, 10 higher summons can ever he delivered 70
free people than that which has called here to-day
to declare at this time our unfalfering devotion 10
the Union and the Constitution Icheersl, and our pro
found solitude for the speedy restoration Of peace
unity and all fraternal and political ref';ons between
all the people and all the States our common conn
try. ICheers:l For such duty, what more fitting
Washington Cheers.
No one who refiects can fail to perceive that the
country at this moment passing through the crisis OF
her destiny However painful the conviction, 1t lie ir-
re-irtibs 70 every Intelligent mind. The great ca
anty against which Washington lifted up his voice
of mrt solemn warning, the dread Of which clouded
the closing day Of Jefersons iilustrious life, aud
which every good man has pra! ed he might never hye
10 behold-has fallen upon the American people.
States have seeded from oT Union. Many other
States are deeply disturbed by the question Of Secs.
zion. In come States TIE authority Of the Federal
Government and Constitution ia practically over
thrown. The eritis is without parallel or analogy In
our history and in I'll history. The ordinary means
and resources Of Government fail utterly 70 reach It,
However opinions may differ as to the merits OF me
cad controversy, no one who comprehends fully me
emergency, who wisely loves his country, and who
knows the temper Of people, especially In those
States which disturbed can fail TO see that 1t "a
crisis in which moderation forbearapce, concession on
al rides, are the part Of true wisdom and genuine
patriotism.
Whatever has occurred, or may occur In thoee
States or in any Of them, let try never 70 forget
that the people Of them not strangers or aliens,
but counrymen, our bretbren-Of the same stoct
the same speech, the .sme great nationality. Here
in California most especially. having people drawn
from all the States Of the Union, whatever madness
rules the hour elsewhere never must give up the
hope and the duty Of peaceful settlement. Jap
plause] That such a settlement will be accomplished.
believe with an unswerving faith. In the darkes!
hour when it seemed II the whole fabric Of Gov.
eminent about 10 crumblo 10 dust, held fast TO
tits faith. And now what do we see But yester-
day a sudden CLEAN Of light flashed on Us from the
eastern skies The great State Of Virgiana has spoken.
Virginia never 20 great In the greatest cri.s OF the
country-wbich in the last emergency has never yet
been found wanting to the cause Of CONSTITUTIONAL
Freedom and order-Virgina has cast her decisive
eight on the eide Of honorable adjustment and the
Union. The illustrous Commonwealth gave TO the
country not only Washington, but abe gave also
Jeferton and Madison without whose clear and ca
paclOus minds 70 snare ana tttApusn our Hco
lions, the sword Of Washington had been drawn IN
vain. II il duty portion OF the people OF Cal
iiona by our voice and our example, to DO whatever
10 strengthen her hands In her noble enorts 70
restore and preserve the Union Mc.t eertsiniy, we
do nothing 70 increase the dincules Oh her great
undertaking. Applause
The right Of Secession az right under the Constiu-
ton and laws Of the Union IL right Impossible 70 be
admitted. In my humble Judgment IT isa right ineom-
pa,ble not only with the existence Of the Federal Gov
garla tnrap mali will
Government whatever. In these iimes, In this State
the advocacy Of such right is much wore than use
le.s. In like manner, have seen with amazenent
and sorrow, in California the notion promulgated
that because unhappily or more States have so
coded or NAV secede the Union II therefore dissolved
and the Constitution destroyed tShonf Of Never
neverr'l Join In your emphatic denial OF This doc
trine. Ii Is unfounded, and IN this state L. Ieyoiu
| and Madison, we reject the idea. Thoso great men
were masters in their day and generation, end not APP
sSnseis They a. knew Wal y, ~G ps sssy
| the first assault. They and their fellow laboIers
| framed the Union and the Constitution, and they
framed them 10 endure. They will endure. lAppante
Those living forms Of our liberties are not 20 frl es
thus, or yet, 70 perish;
Esprit. thu, live throughout,
Cannot, bat By ,nBihis,nr, dIe.'
TIE peoIe Of all The States adopted and established
the Constitution and the Union. What power can
dissolve the Tn on None on this earth but that
which created 1.-THE will Of the people Of all the
Stater. Great appliance. Until their at goes forth
the Union can never lie dissolved; unless the great
globe itself and all which it inherit shall dissolye
| Renewed applause.
It Ia well FOR that this is so-for ne who mean 10
adhere 10 the Union--snd not less 70 for those who
purpose 10 withdraw from ii. II III stand for and
for ,bein In it's grandeur and it's strength, and lie
benecence to await the day Of their return within its
ample pale. Let is portal, remain open, wide open,
| for their bomewsrd returning feet. And when that
day comes, come IL surely will, we shall welcome
them all with the sound Of bes and Of cannon through
| out the land; with TIE Deum and Hoesnna In the
churches; with tears and joy; with emulation before
man and gratitude 10 God. Let there not be on our
part single act to postpone or 10 cast shade nPon
the glory and happiness Of that coming day. Jap
Meantime, and at all times, am for the Union and
the Flag. (Cbeers. Our safety, honor, and duty are
beneath the Flag Of our Union. lAPPAu,e Every
thread Of It has been ransomed, thrice over, by the
best blood Of all the master races Of this world. To
the millions Of Europe, hoping and striving for hee-
dom, amid The deepest gloom Of their oppression, II
has shone In the western ky like the star Of refuge
and Of hope. IApplause.l The ex 10 from the banks
of the Rhine from The sunny Garonne from the broad
Shannon, fire bither for home under lie folds; and
on day Ike this, Of general patriotic observation he
hastens with pride and JOY, as yonder ~ raise the
trampled emblem Of his nationality beneath its pro-
| tecting stripes and stars
Here ali eyes were directed TO the lofty berty-p
Of the Orphan Asylum on the opposite side OF Mar
ket street where fine American flag foated, and be-
| low il Union flag with An Irish harp on Q green
| ground
II has yet in the worlds history retired from
war by land sea, except In honor and In triumph
Il Is the sign the seal the pledge, the bond Of Amer
can nationality and union Let them and Il be coeter
| nal. Loud and prolonged applause.
With these views need hardly ray that am IN.
aleraby against all movements or sPeculations for
de,aching California from the Union. Great cheer
| ingl | can think of no event possible in which