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

epesker that we are able and strong enough to sus.
tam the oarnef Of immortal men-ihe forefa.hers OF
our country Mr.. wcmL then proceeded TO address the
assembly, In German, making the following remAyks:-
not won Il Il was mo, ne saa T that Liberty was
where liberty WAS to be was dreuched with
blood and on every step there the grave OF Free
hkeEess IN our breasts Those men have left an nher
tsnce and ask us, "wil you give up that Inheritance
tske hold OF the flag say we defend the country OF
freedom. Mr.. wofke formerly b eek nrdge demo
cfat
!, sPkxCa OF MIR. CHIrrENDEN.
Mr. CmrrNsDYa aD American lawyer, aad an old stu
dent from Heidelberg said German tina, to day he
Was oud 70 be an American citizen and see 30 many
Of bis German fellow citizens around him They wcre
citizens oi the world and fought for civilization and hu-
nsnty There no question Of politics. but Of the COM
nsn oo I'M E apsry not only phrase but reality,
mean something grave Ia future liberty III date from
iwo events, rom ls4s ana 1851 This il more i'm
pcfsast thsn that OF TO- because to day 6ht agane
40 fo eifn enemy but common foe. We are all Anne
leans and We shall not allow that freedom shall be
birth in Italy.
SPEECH OF Mr.. LEWIS MAY.
Mr. LEWIS MAY spoke about the insu. that had been
offered to our fag BY the rebels why did they do ~
To cosrco us into their terms But you are aroused
The city Of Washington is in danger and behold wha is
here II is the scat OF the government. The Presi.
lent Is there The speaker then alluded TO the
organization OF regiment OF sharpsh,o voters,
Ter Col Blencker, who lead the Bavarans in the
Of independence in Greece Aso that the sixth
Regiment, being composed Of Germans mostly, would
proceed TO Washington to day, and the speaker
would tell his friends IN Baltimore to " look outo They
would ger I'M ough applause But II was nigh ttmc
to act. good many there present were " high time'
men Those who were not, let them open their purses
than their own fatherlsnd; for, why did vhey come
here2 was on account Of freedom that they did
70 this country
SPEECH OF DR. sNODaRAss.
DR.. sSoDcRns made remarks, to the effect that
although all his kindred domiced in the Southern
states under these circumstances there discrim
uaton The flag and the constitutional rights OF the
country must be upheld against the aggressons Of the
south. (CheeIs)
SPEECH OF MR.. HULL.
The next speaker Mr.. SAMUEL HULL who alluded to
The fact that yesterday riday) being the anniversary
The battle Of Lexington, when the first blood was
tpied the Revolution on that day the first blood was
those who were engaged In the former struggle the
nrst who spilled their blood in this Massach lsetts
was In the field and New York followed suit Through.
out the Revolution New York and Massachusetts, fought
eide by side, AMI they would do the in this
tended to be fearful lighters, having had six months
PREPARATION but our men would meet them. The
speaker made aluson to the events At Baltimore, and
the report that the gallant Seventh regiment had forced
their way through the mob (Cheers.) The
NOS precise yet, but he would say that II the Ba
had split drop OF blood Of that gallant New
York regiment, the resentment to follow would be
terrible. (rreme ndous applause.) l am just in
iormed, raid the speaker, that the rebels attacked
them with brckbats, that the noble regiment forced
their way through and that three hundred OF the nsur
gents we're lying weering in their gore. This informa
ton although mere report caused Immediately an i'm
SPEECH OF MR.. FRAHKENHRniER.
Mr.. FRANxENHEaER made few remarks in the
same vein, As he concluaed n dilspidated Irshman
in short di1 unshaved and unwashed az be was, sud
denly ar on the platform, to the ACCOMPLISHMENT
Of all, the policemen in charge He presented
ann strum, and was proceeding TO address
Ne police by this time, having recov. red
se, made m attempt to expei the in
rmrm speak Let him speakt' cried :
a&M land our Hibernan hero permitted
to Ike address lie proceeded not in a very classical
slyH say that Irshmen, he argued, always,
Of hsnghier End cries Of order y In this way he CON.
tnued in his laudation Of ali Trlshmen aud had soon
erated at having had opportunity to ventIlate his
views
In conclusion, a few remarks made by Mr.. CASEY
after which the meeting broke up
SPEECH OF MR.. o. o. HERNDoRFER.
The following address delivered before the meeting
by Mr.. Oswald OnESDoRrxR, editor OF the New York
Stats Aittmg;-
In his introductory remarks he alluded TO the occasion
which had given rise to such UNPARALLELED and truly
sublime display Of enthusiasm and patriotic feeling He
Uantaned that here 10 the groundwork Of
cur institutions, in the acknowledgment Of lawful
in the regard for the result OF election agree
he the pillars Of pc ticaI existence bulwark Of
cur liberties AMI our prosperity. Take away these pill
lsrs or suner neir dsnfgraton, and the whole proud
structure viii tumble into atoms Look around peruse
the pages Of the history Of the country and tell what
Il the secret OF progress and success Political parties
have contributed to the advancement OF the country by
means OF the application OF such principles which their
opinion could be made instrumental the urtherance
of cur general welfare But this display OF the activity
and powers of parties could have been successful
without feaiy 10 the cardinal rmcipe that every lawful
election carries with It the duty OF allegiance in
fr onA tknt
adherence to this obligation and usage a party
can maintain its ascendancy aud command the
confidence con- Of the people unconditional obedience :,
self created laws, and implicit respect for the decision
OF the popular viii werc the fruitful OF party
power and prestige not alone by the reasons which have
led the whole civilized world at admire sys
tenn and to fear cheer progress. The proof OF the
cspsby OF man for self made apparent
froDa our examplewas gaining ground among the levers
a liberty OF all nations, and presented an ever
active stimulus TO people 70 contribute To its
reasserton and continuation At this very hour we are
here afsembed for the very OBJECT AS the ways
md meals through which that end Is TO be reached con
trsIy opinions have not failed to be maintained and in
particular as TO the recognition Of the result o. our late
Presidential election. Such has been the case and
has been a fruitful source Of evils OF various
descriptions Tbe refusal Of such recognition 10 some
parts OF the country the obstinate resistance 10 the con-
additionally created authority the stubborn denial OF
established and fundamental truths the rejection Of
every conciatory proposition and many other shlpcs OF
opnion found their aaherents aud with IL di
cult TO reason at or TO persuade them that the app
cation OF power or the resor, 10 revolution always
u not loDg since that every shape and variety on
opinions have found their aherens amsng our people
Every body understood perfectly WELL thai the manttn
ance OF our lawful authorities imperative and indis
persaole very few, however, agreed as TO the manner
~ which that end was to be achieved and how IN par
ticuMr the pending revolution which had given
rise - renewal Of all these diyerstes OF
opinions, was TO be treated but on oae point
al tgreed, namely, that obedcnce 70 The con
stituiiopa powers was exacted all events either
by means Of persuasion or by force our meeting here
prooi TO the fact, that patriotism and loyalty, have
Conquered prejudice ard alienation and that all are united
Of government the protection OF Gag and property
and the correction Of pApabe errors that have been me
consequence Of the Vaccinations Of men dsloya and io
mcal alike to the tnon and their beat interests auf
welfare. The OF the last few days have all Of VI
convinced Of the utty OF the appca o. any further
consatory measures, and that the people OF the tned
States see nothing left them beyond an appeal
10 The ultima ratio, forge; and in order to upooid
the very existence 81 the na.on, and 70
perpetnate the blessings of that Union under which we
81 Alike ourselves and the revoutonsts have prosercd
In unxecsdented degree But IL force "a once 70 DO
applied ret do 10 vigorously aud without falterng and