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

The foregoing were unanimously adopted as the Vice
Presidents Of the meeting as we're also the following
names as
SECRETARIES.
Ssm5s, GsSrss T, 4sst0n' , E ,psnso~ an katn Cole;
Thomas 3hOinen. E. L. winthrop, j. wyman Jones.
vnxnYEA offered tie following prayer the vast crowd
standing with uncovered heads and the impressive
silence being preserved
PRAYER or REV. DR.. yERMLYEA.
Inonite and adorable Cod Thou art the all powerful
Creator and in Thy providence Thou ruest over the
tions and the ends OF the earth We bow in presence
Of 1hire awful majesty to suppcate Thy guidance and
help amidst the sgatoEs and perls OF beloved
and have now exc ted the passions Of portion Of the
PIE to levy war against that constitution government
Thou didt enable fatters to establish and blood
been shed in the causeless strife Bring to ought
1hee tho counses Of the traitors and restore
anity 70 the people and peace and prosperity TO the
lneribe decision Thy servant the President Of the
United States and all bis counselos. May they shrink
firmly means as NAV be rnsst efact.i 10
speedily enforcing the laws maintaining the constitution
tho Army ard Navy OF the United States Nav they be-
What they were designed to be- the buiwark and
II may be, spare further erasi' OF blood: bnt If
Dot, th.n grant, Oh God, heart OF adamant
70 every officer and soldier ami seaman no those
who go forth TO light our battles for us, each
TO do his duty. Bless the Governor and officers OF
this state and the body Of the people, who after long
fsterna orbearauce to ASSERT the majesty
Of Law and uphold The best government the world has
ever seen Give us perfect unity and let all party di
stes be hushed forgotten May the whole faith
fu portion CT the people forced into this struggle
for our political life aud freedom determine with fxei
rurpose never to falter give until law and the
govsTLm,nt are efectually vlndicated and sustained
Though II may be for months for years, though da
aster ard defeat come, they have the fortitude
attained for in believe are bound up the interests
Of iieecom and OF constitutional government in this
born Mercfully look upon this great city. Inspire s
people IN this sharp emergency with spirit OF obedi
tnce 10 law and aid s magistrates IN the preservation
OF social order smong let all cafscs realize the
srcrsibiy ~ this solemn CRISIS and esch be sub
msiye and gird himself 10 the work tba. may be
CURED Of him. Thus pray most humby and fervent-
". oh, our God. We acknowledge Thy supremacy; we
lock 10 Thee for Thy divine blessing. Thou wh)
dest give fuccess 10 our fathers in their day give
success TO our righteous Help to support
the powers that be, which ordained Of Cod Spare
blood, II II may be. Speedily end this needless and
ratura warfare and bring In peace and good will
the hole land. We ssk-we inaplore theee bessngssor
The sake Of thy Son. Jesus Christ our adorable Saviour
Am,n.
SUBSTANTIAL orYERrSG OF PATRIOTISM.
At the conclusion of the prayer, Rev Dr. vrRNtYgA
said he des red to say few words was, said he born
citizen Of this city, under the stars and Stripes and
here spent the greater part Of my life. light
but pray and have prayed most fervcaty for the
OF cause, and for constitutional liberty and
now viii read to you the following brief document
Ns~ yoRx, April 20, 1851.
Carpenter vermlyea-Psy TO the order OF Hon. John
A. Dix hundred dollars 10 furnishing men and
means 70 uphold the constitution and government OF our
country against treason and rebellion. ,.,,o,,,.
The reading Of this brief bu, expressive document was
greeted with cheers
NR. GRINNELL's REMARKs.
ur. GRNSUI said that this meeting OF American
citizens without distinction Of party was melting Of
citi2efs without respect 10 former political issues;
meeting impeled by one impuse and one purpoee-the
preservation Of our coun'ys integrity and the constitu
Mr O. crisis has srriyed tne arm Of the traitor has
been raised against this Union That must be broken
tbe scod Of as.sashastts h was she'd. Yesterday iSs
sLnversry of the glorious Bstue OF Lexington, the
srdchlen OF these who fought there and whose blood
the first that shed In evoutiopyeserday,
friends the blood Of their children spilled In the
iueets OF Baltimore. (sensatlon) Now say, the time
middle aged must do their duty ike men Let no
siard ssde Let he who wants physical strength pour
10 You, Young sentemsn, Who have the bone and the
sbes yeu supported BY conscientious feelings OF the
eu'y you owe to your oountrto you We look TO stand
same boat-(Cfies OF CHATS so,')-snd We know only
pilot and guide; and that is-ths constitution
and the God who rcigns over oil. (Appause) Gentle
msp will take up your time any longer you have
many eloquent speakers 70 address you that will mot
detsiD you.
TIE RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions which read at ttsnd No and al
the others aso read here and adopted with tn
me ct unhounded enthusiasm Those parts referring 70
Va or Anons defence Of Fort Sumter and TO the pre-
scrvaton in tact Of the Union, were appiaudef and
che the echo. The whole series put 10 tie
vote ard passed with the greatest unanimity.
You have heai said Mr.. Grinnen the resoutons: do
you al second thsmf tCries Of "Yes, yes.n) Tlsn
adopt them with three cheers. ('Aye, ayen and ire
mendous cteefs.)
At this point Of the proceedings Major Anderson came
the stand, arm In arm With Nr Simeon Drsper and
when brought 70 the front Of the platform such cheer
~ went up from that vest multitude was never
po Sumter Thse cheers thrice
given for him, and he obliged 70 The rear Of the
stand and show himself; there he was greeted with
smilar demonstration. II a least five minutes be-
quiet could be reetored and the meeting allowed 70
proceed In the meantime crowds swarmed around the
gallant Major and nearly shook the hands on him In the
warmth OF their friendship.
sprycu OF WILLIAM CURTIS MOVES ESQ.