The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-28


now nominate to preside over your deliberations Fel
low citizens, nominate George 6pdyke Mayor Of New
YORK, TO preside at this meeting Is il seconded?
And then tremendous responsive Yes' came rolling
towards the stand The nomination was approved unani
mously.
His Honor the Mayor;
Will take the chair,
SAID Mr. Wetmore, intending to be more polite than
Mayor oPpYKE, on coming forward was greeted with
cheers AT first he simply said that Mr.. Wrisht would
read the names OF the vice presidents and secretaries
This Mr. Wright proceeded to do without delay The list
OF vice presidents was headed by the name OF Alexander
T. Stewart, the patriotic merchant millionaire and con.
tanned the names OF many of our most influential ctzens
MAYOR oPDYKE's SPEECH.
His Honor then addressed the meeting in the following
language
Fellow crizENs-I shall not nfct you lengthy
speech The call for this meeting truly declares that the
for speaking has passed and that action-ins ant
earnest united actions the duty the hour We have
country to be saved. Let resolve that it shall
be saved by the concentration Of all our ener-
gies IN the performance OF this one great duty,
Let US look the situation squarey in the face For
what are we ghng2 II is for nothing less than ma
tonal existence and the Cause of civil liberty every
where An arstocracy, grounded on human scryi,uGc,
has rebeled against democratic government, Of which
Rs members form numerically an insignificant part Its
only grievance Is that the people, instead OF bowng to its
nsolent dctaton have exercised the rights Of lreemen
Our would be masters could not endure such emcrity
from men whom they have contcmptuously called .mud
si!s.o Rather than submit to equality with such, they
ernment and sever the Union, Of which nlmerica
they formed less than fteth part But by establish
relentless GeSpotRm ana sweeping conscrptlon,
the delided and helpless Shareholders OF their
tion have been swept, as by whirlwnd, into the
ranks Of their army Aided by these appliances, they
now confront the theatre Of with superior
numbers. This must be changed-nstantly changed-if
we would save our honor and insure our triumph How
shall this be done BY following their example Of con-
scrption2 Let the patriotism and manhood OF reemen
answer the question. In life and death struggle be-
tween civil liberty and the rrorogative Of caste
natural that the armies Of the latter should be ed by
the iron scouge OF despoc power but the def ndss of
liberty should bc impeled by their own free wills
is as righteous and as essential to human pro-
gress ana happmess % as any ANY, as M G ever s
people, and in defence OF liberty order and law Tho
best interests OF humanity involved in the ISSUE and
failure would cast dark shadow the future OF
the But there must be no such word fail. To
avoid it, however there must be no hesitancy in the
rush to arms Every man who can fight should promptly
and cheeruy tender his services the and
every Of means should contribute literally to those
who volunteer, and for the support of their families.
| We should all mbibc something OF the nabe senti-
ment that the gallant Corcoran has. uttered He de
even the fee simple o. Broadway" would restrain HIM
from the battle field Such spirit as this deserves not
merely brigade but division and trust division
will be forthcoming. If spirit like his animated rs all
might celebrate our final triumph over the rebellion
at our next annual thanksgiving Let US try TO emulate
this SPIRIT and by united vigor effort save the honor
of our city by avoiding the necessity of draft We
behind other portions Of the State and behind many o!
sister cities. This be changed. Let US, under
the promptngs Of common patriotism, unite IN an
nest effort TO send to the field force that viii overwhem
this malignant rebellion, ard let do voluntarily,
treemen should who are worthy 10 be free.
ARRIVAL OF GESErAL CoRcoRAN AND THE SIXTY
NINTH.
When the last words spoken the audience gave
another hearty cheer and "Yankec Doodle" speedily
struck up by the band upon the platform. The strain
was short and sweet "Tle resolutions for the meeting
viii now read by Mr. wetmore !" sad the Mayor, and
Mr. Wsmore got ready To road the resolutions but the
sound Of martial music which had been family heard III
the distance few moments BEFORE was now drawing
near. The audience appeared to be electrified and away
Tor the instant went thoughts Of resolutions II was
Gene Corcoran and the gallant Sixty ninth that were
coming near. 81 hope the audience, as the Sixty ninth
passes Will give three rouspg cheers aimelished the
Mayor but there certainly necessity for his Honor
| after cheer.
II was just half past four when the mounted artillery
officers, sperdidy unit rmed and equipped, f.on
east gate OF The Park and passed. in 'front.' Of the Hal
and stand. Riding on their prancing horses, which were
they presented splendid appearance The gallant Gen
Corcoan was soon recognized on his famous cha gers and
his appearance was the signal for tremendous cheers
stThree cheers for General Corcuan,' demanded ap
preciatvc fellow country and the air rang with tho
Numbering hurryhs. Following files OF policemen
number OF Irish officers prominent among whom was re-
cognized Colonel Nugent of the Sixtyninth New York
Volunteers in General Meagher brgadc Then appeared,
marching in splendid style, the old Sxtynnth with Col
Baglcy its head Tie brown faces and dusty uniforms
the brave boys Indicative of the they have
! seen They received mcst enthuasc welcome. &C.
neral Corcoran was surrounded by friends whose cordial
greetings every cod sec were The natural outgush
ings OF the warm Irish heart While the hoad u The
| repimeut-now numbering $40 members--was passing,
the General was usfsred on the platform 'Mr. Mayor
said Mr.. wetmore, have the honor TO introduce &C.
CorcoIann wheToupon greetings were interchange
The multitude began TO press Closer In front OF stand
No. /. The regiment feed to the left and advanced
| en- rasse the front OF the platform, where they
! came to an order subsequently the Gcs of
domestic guardians OF the public peace who had been
| with great excr,ions cndeavorng keep buck the
| throng which was pressing to the 'front.' opened the
lood gates and forward rolled the living Of pa
trotc czers threatening to crgulr policemen and sol
diers To and the sweeping, surging masses moved
while tl policemen Ia hostile attitudes, were attempting
keep tn from crushing each other to DEATH aud the
af.nnr atiN.ra nm In rHusA
/ The crowd, however, took everything in tho best Of
hGmor. soon comparative quiet reigued, and Mr.. Wet
more proceeded to read
/ Ills krSolUIioNs
ss follows
Resolved that N this struggle for nations exist
oncc, Lcro solemny pledge our faith, our fortunes,
lives and honor that this rebellion shall be crush
ed and tho national soil redeemed rom tant OF
Resolved 1ht nasmuch as property the loyal states
Is vauecss should the rebellion succeed, We call ON all
monoyed aud other corporations " contribute largely To
the recruiting funds, and 70 evety cloft for supfcssing
! the rebellion. (sheersl
we request that all places y business far pgactca
tle be closed each day At three O'Clock r 81 70 en-
abo loyal citizens to carry forward volunteering, ard
| per ect themselves IN military drn. (Chaers)
Resolved, That most earnestly urgo The President 81
the United states authorize General Michael CorC0ra
tchees)-lo recruit Lce Of tweaty hos and men, to
bc under his commando cheers )-aud TO iisbt with him
for tto laud OF our abortion on our brthtc
1 ior tho flag which symbczes every thing we cherish j.
national pride, and everything VIC iovo IN national free
| dom cloud cheering. "lhree cheers for the gaiilnt
Resolved Tha as no cherish that national pride and
love that national Tag wll we do our utmost to piont
that nag every O3J cf tnitel states SOIL and make
this home of the tie land OF "a ttee. (Chc0r)
Tho resolutions received Nith the most uaO0undc
enthusiasm, and were adopted VITA tho wdost aculama
| tion.
Calls Cor corcoran came from every uoint Tho
audience waited to hear this distinguished soldier Arkt
Their will lnmiaukably pronounced in The repeat
calls Tor torcoran. The Mayor stepped forward and al
listened with attention while he sad.-'rhc gentleman
who will next address you needs 40 Introduction az my
hands You all know, and love and honor him, as he u
loved honored throughout the uuiled states. tSJ
they ought to love btm shouted an anim1ted ind vdu)
4 present 10 you General Corcoran,p eaii hrs Honor
1T the time retiring whlo tho General advanced.
Cheering of the most etthgs Kind greeted him o
came forward Tho stand IL some time bcloro
silence succeeded the shouts o welcome aud the
allowed itso 70 listen 20
GENERAL CoRcoRANs SPEECH.
FELLOW CmzENs-Tno call FOR this meeting proclams
that tho time for discussion has passed. aud tho
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