New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-09

Tits is the American UnlCn Imperfect IN some re-
spects in its workings but since the Christian dispen-
saton, where has Heaven, in the ncb pIenitude OF
uercy youehsafed such blessings 10 fallen man as the
American Union II is now enjoyed by more than
90 600 of free and happy peopecther footsteps OF
hundreds of millions coming, Look down upon the past
we can see its early history, and humble beginning.
Look abroad upon the great future, zee that II
is not oaly TO correct all its abuses but to defend
iteelf against the whole world in arms lCheers
Trace through all It's history. 1t established
from the old confederacy TO form more perfect Union
TO establish Justice insure domestic tranquility, and 10
extend the blessings Of liberty 10 it, founder and to
their poster,y See il in the full tide of saecess-
full experiment. See this great tree of liberty planted
by benefcent fathers in freedom holy land, and
it's roots have sunk down deep in the earth and Is
trunk has reached TO heaven and its brahes spread ont
on the North and Souh the East and on the West,
and not only the children Of this continent but of
the whole world here and repose under the shade
of its branches and subest upon s fruits But in what
blood and tears has that tree OF liberty oee5 hreu
and bloody graves How many patriotic nnavalling
tears have been shed, how many prayers have been
waited up TO Heaven, and how many children have
raised then little hands In prayer for that tree that mas
spare that treep Repeated applause This Union
20 benefeently founded only be maintained upon
the great principle OF justice and equality Can II De
maintained by force Can members of the Confed-
eraey be coerced into fidelity Ii ia one thing 10 en-
force the Constitution and maintain the laws; II Is an
other TO coerce State Let him who thinks that
State be coerced coerce the sun to shine oy ieg
enactment Cheers coeroe the rains OF heaven 10 la
on the lust and the unjust, alike coerce the stars 10
trembe coerce the tides to ebb and How then 90 and
coerce a Free State into fidelity. Cheere:I Onr
Southern brethren possess an institution sensitive as W
nroperty sensitive socially, sensitive In every regard
whatsoever. Ii has been warred npon; IT has
been menaced until they have been goeded beyond en-
durance. We are the stronger party in America. we
possess such institution. We can afford, ana tne
Constitution demands of us, and the spirit OF the COM
~ damanda Of N that extend 10 them Inc mana
of Kindness of fraternity, and fellowship and that we
redress our own wrongdong, and place them on the
great principles of equality where the Constitution
placed them. Loud cheers That Is the way 10
maintain the Union and it cannot be done in any other
manner or spirit Cheers. Let us assure ourselves,
not by figures of speech not by rhetoric, 10 show
them that we intend, whatever may have been our
shortcomings before, to uphold the Constitution ana
the Union in its true spirit of equality. Loud cheers
A voice-ForeuerJ Certainly forever Our Repub-
can brethren, for 40 call them, for brethren
bound 90 !, common destiny, and our Interests
are united have enforced il in their practice to
some extent that has been offensive TO the South L
do not believe that the ultra principles ascribed TO the
Republican party are the grand principles OF that
party. believe it has constituted their active tram
ing capital Iapplause and has been seized upon ne
kind Of ready change Ia voice, I" small change 70
help them into power and when called into action viii
dispel the darkness Of night. They have had their
attention awakened to the dangers. They have seen
themselves slumbering upon the preclpces and they
have become coevnced that they have done injustice
TO their sister States that had institution which they
had not. believe there are thousands OF that party
in the United States and New'fork who would be
ready now to do Justice and extend equality 10 their
sister States. That is all that is necessary. Lay
coercion upon side, put il out of view.
Let ii not be called by It's name, or
brought into the field of conflict and controversy Let
our own Southern brethren content themselves with
Just what they are entitled tothe great principles of
constitutional equality. Let the North extend that
equality to-day, and let US go to the discharge OF the
great mission that is ret before US, the political regener-
alton of mankind. [Cheers. Shall this Union he
eoparded? Shall the great and benefcent institutions
founded by fathers be thrown away upon absr'c-
ons Let all look 10 see in reference to the South,
that there is not single evil complained OF IN either
section but would be aggravated by dissolution OF
this Union and that joined together we are power
full for good while separated we can fall an easy prey
to any enemy that shall enter the field again,t u.s. one
boasts of the might and strength of the North and the
other Of the great strength and lnirepidity oil
the South. We are children of common pa
rentage and either and each, and both, have power
enough not only 10 destroy each other but 10 destroy
themselves live set up in battle array against each
other, it must be and go il will be. am for nam,
tanning the Union at all hazards Loud and repeated
applause followed BY three cheers and three more
nance, am for maintaining the principles OF the Con,
stution. Applause. l am for fighting the good
battle of the Union, with the Constitution Tor my
| sword and the Constitution for my shield. Let the
South and the North have one great battle but let the
question be which shall elevate the principles Of the
Constitution the highest Let 90 hand in hand to-
getber and fight the battles Of the Constitution, but no
battles of blood There is imminent danger my breth-
say there cannot be, but there H. Here Is
Union the blessings of which all in the enjoy
ment Of, and he is wretch who wanion.
| ly undertakes 10 destroy il. year ago
| / said that the destruction Of the American Union
| would be the certain fall Of man Voice, "Tbat 8
so more sinful than the first because without temp.
taion and fatal because beyond the prospect OF
REDEMPTION; and entertain the opinion still.
| We know what this Union H. There are those yet
living who lived when it founded, and there are
illustrious suggestive OF Its great and glorious
| benefits, and what it cost. Literally,
What workmeu shaped It's ribs Of stesli
Who made each mast, and sail, and rope;
What hammers anvls rung what hammers beat
Now brethren, let us 90 together 10 MAINTAIN the
| Union Let correct our brethren at home Let us
invite brethren back 10 the old family altar where
all kneel at the common chancel let us welcome
them home again to the familiar hearth and let us seek
inspiration together at the fountain Of national liberty.
| Tremendous applause.l
The 70 s 81 S 81 sy .ds % Ss Tno nav
the wisdom Of It's founders be initiated by their descendants
| Mr.. LEMurL srrrsoS of Clinton County responded.
He said that he was deeply embarrassed because the
whole country should dress in sackioh and ashes in
these days of gloom and also because he had had no
time TO prepare any remarks Mr.: Setson, however,
spoke at considerable length; his only sentiment,
which cheered that he found no place for Sc
cession The idea that could 90 out was all wrong
The bargain could not be broken by OF the parties
During Mr.. Stetsons speech, Mr.. Dickinson went
OUT as he retired three cheers given tor Gov.
Dickinson.
TIE Mrmoyv Of lnSre,v Jao.onAs Soldier his
drawn only protect his county bonor statesman lie
sought only the welfare Of his country President to gsd
honor advance the general welfare tho sacred duty
inspired his Administration Living for his country alone
his of pufest and rnest patriots VIII be
cherished until the end Of time Music" Flag Of Union
The Hon. HIRAM WALBRIDoE responded. Tie coy
mencedIwth patriotic illusions TO the Hero Of the day
Nowhere could finer model be found, not merely in
the field but in every exgency in which he was placed.