The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-24


the platform Precisely a three O'Clock Major Anderson,
accompanied by hs ocers from the residence Of
Mr. Ruggles opposite and amid the deafenrg cheers OF
the people conducted to the main stand He was
closely pressed by an eager crowd and he passed the
bands the vicinity, and the uninterrupted cheering OF
the multitude produced q most marked effect
The meeting on stand number five was organized by
the unanimous appointment Of Egbert Benson, Esq, s
Chairman, and Thoe. Williams, a. Secretary.
JOSEPH p SIMPSON, Eq., was then introduced IS the
Fellow CrzESs-I am very proud TO be here before
you this important and momentous occasion. am
your country, friends TO this noble Union OF ours In
the OF 1872 in the active service OF country
hs,e haars ssS brother No Was on board OF
Commodore AcDonoueh sship, the beautiful Lake Cham
plain, and who fought bravely and successfully IN yna
cation of the cause Of freedom. (Applanse) see
before here to-day, in this vast assembly, many
who are hard working men, Let me say TO you,
my friends that can sympathize with you all for have
been hard working myself More than sixy-four
ago went an apprentice boy into shop 70 earn
my living Therefore know what it is be ne ing
man can feel for msn who has 10 work for hs ng;
snd tell you that IN order to living We uat
sustain cur country Cheers There s no better ne, me-
have secured such liberty and privileges and blessings -
this people have enjoyed And now what IS ~ feiIow
citizens, that brings hereY On, my heart beeds,
my spirit nouns that / have lived 70 see
Me day when a reckless, unthinkipg andl hate 10
to their country hive raised their arms against the
liberty Of this great nation say fellow citizens s'and
firm by your country.
At this point tremendous excitement among the
crowd and shouts OF "Cheers for the hero OF Fort
Sumter announced that Major Anderson was approach
ing. Accompanied by Simeon Draper and sUperinten-
dent Kennedy he conducted upon the stand and in
troduced to the vast assembly amid the widest enthu-
sissm. Subsequently Captain Foster and DR. Crawford,
from Fort Sumter, also intoduced received with
great cheering Soon after being presented they retired
from the platform.
Mr.. SIMPSON reeuuned--1 know my friends that am
net much object OF interest that noble man,
Major Anderson who well deserves all tbs hooor that
cd him ar rnnp IN in ttnnpt a
Stripes you have loved that noble ensign in
the past 1t s that flag which has oated, and now floats
.the Stars and Stripes (Cries of "we wilD And fur
would sell their birthright for Of potage (Cres
of eyes, yes stand BY the honor Of your country
and Jour SoGntrys nag and needs De- ouS ao on gosr
saants, let them from whatever quarter they may
and, old anseyenty four years of age-i am ready
| to 60 with you. (Cheers)
SPEECH OF GEN. APPLETON, OF MASSACHUSETTS.
General JAMS APPLETON OF Massachusetts,, upon being
introduced the next speaker, greeted with loud
applause. He said
This mil hty gathering Of the patriotic citizens Of the
great city Of New York speaks IN euivocal language
is NEE. that you should thus assemble it is ii and pro-
per that the muudes Of this great city should convene
together 10 consult upon matters concerning the public
welfare. Every thing dear TO humanity everything dear
to social relaops thing important touching our
past history and national s involved in the
frieLds, matter most deeply to be depored that coun
try vast in its territory 30 great IN ell its resources
saied Is, should be placed in peril But such is the
fact The stability or rational government the very
have no constitution, you have no country that is
worth defending. tApplause) What is liberty with.
out law, without erder2 know full well that those
States which have seeded pretend that they hai
right to Withdraw from the Union, and to assert
their separate independence. Well, If that be true,
States have the right TO go of at their N and
pleasure. then the position which the
Union 10 IL divsioe, ID wrong and we have right 10
S
whole country? (Crits OF eyes, = "YesD Wig did our
fathers undertake 10 establish cur press ut consttaong
II was BECAUSE under the old Confederation, there
such variety Of pteress In the rcyera states that there
could be harmonious action for the beneh Of the whole
earlier history assembled together Pr the purpoAf
forming more perfect Uni N p and 'oiish,ng
HE whole country, free AID ind nw
work Of tho people q all the sP les
me ray to 700 that " the COVER
es,sbishcd, IL The constitution
cCntt mpls ted any such consinsl
por,sn ., We fsspes o as.a uas ana
amounted TO nothing practical at all YApplalse)
But the fact remains true ms. ms = one 60
The care then the Efforts put forth upJn many
cssons by the immortal Gay and Webster 70 secure the
pIeiuity OF this government and all interests and
ilbe,iits were utterly IN var. And
stitnted enc government, say teose individuals who
lisheo an other government are
A voIc-rrai,sI
Mr. Arr1ToN-Yes they are traitors, and were guilty
of a CT me the greatest atrocity Although did not
forward 10 claim yCur attention for any great
length Of iime wheo ] know there are other
speakers better qualified 20 n'er,s you, there ~
fact TO which wieh TO advert that tends aggravae
the cimnaiiy OF those States wbcn seeded from
the Union. II ls this:A the time they led our
country was in state q The greatest prosperity there
fore there was no reason which would satisfy any ra
tlona mind To justify that Hai gus.a ned
the sporatitn Of the als in those states Had we
rot built the forte within their mits ami every way
provided for their defence, and In the Of
ally purchased their territory II was under these
cTc, instances, 50 aggravatng, so unprovoked,
usiibable hat they have gone on and now II devolves
upon AL the people Of land to lend their influence
their lives, their sacred boz orsto all the In
their power 10 perpeSae our constitution and go
vernment (1beers) Rerember, my frient g. that yoa
have inherited from fathers glorious legacy you
/ have inherited from them constitution which
| earth 10 there youtf men before who have
inherited ihese glorious privileges, who have iIherted
the liberty they 80 richly enjoy let say. when the
strength and vieor lend your lives IL need be- 70 pre-
the honor and integrity Of your country CHEERS
these old men upon this platform have all served their
country in her hour Of trial 10 the past-(cheers)
Trey now call nron you to unite in her ieserce at the pre-
sent moment o. her peril War, know is great evil;
ter that should perish than glorious country
desoyei forever o. think Of ~ The loss Of rich
berfance, the loss Of all the glorious privileges and
liberties We enjoy let w all unite then in saying In
the language OF John Adams, "Lve die sink Dr. swim
We 20 for our country and for ia pleased lberses "
| (Cbetrs)
/ SPEECH OF A VETERAN.
Mr. AEDoIT, Veteran q 1872 next introiicei 10
the multitude, who received MIN with loud demonstra.
items Of applause lie said that in the 1912 this grea,
nation repcsed IN quiet They then haf their commerce
shut ont from any fore Power, armament Of yes
sells the besides thousands Of adopted ctzenr
Well the war ensued He bad been everywhere In that
war with General scott (cheers) consequently he had
the stars ana stripes ostrg proudly in the breczs
enreoped IN smoke, while the shot frcm knock
ca the earth from beneath their feet (Applause Bat
the question was:-shal We have a government
| a voce-And stand by n0-and shall the
! government hc supported (iies Of ayes, yes,
and cheers) or shall history write the extinction
II the best government that has ever existed on this
earth. l"No, no. and loud cheers Did all Of
| them answer IN the begatvtg eyes, yee.i) Now how
,houd the government be supported BY strong arms
and brave hearts f,ers, aud cries OF 1--WE have get
| them } He saw them before him. Oh II IL were ne
cessary HIM with them and eight old a he WAS
! ho would not hcsits'e single moment (Cheers) But,
although his heart vas yocrg ami his whole soul enlisted