New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-29


him the compliment Of serenade in honor Of his
nomination by the Republican Union Convention Of
New-York as Governor Of thst State. About three
thousand persons were present The bouse was
Illuminated by Companies and Of the 10th New
jersey Regi nent, each man bearing torch of the
old Wide-Awake pattern, and by huge bonfire In
the center Of the street. The speakers stood upon
platform extemporzed on thofront porch, overwhich
hung faoefally the Stars and Stripes. After music
repeated calls for Gen. Wadsworth were made, and
lie vfas greeted with enthusiastic cheers. He sroke
as fhliovs:
ISen Wadsworths speech will be found on the All page
sPEECB by GOV. BLAIR OF MICHIGAN.
Gov Blair of Michigan being called ny, he spoke
NJ follows:
Although we mostly strangers TO each other,
we are yet citizens OF a common country. We have
q common interest and common feeling. We have
common interest III the history and past glorles OF
our country and a common interett in its future
hopes and aspirations. therefore feel privileged TO
nlingle with yOu on the present occasion, ana eI-
press my Heartfelt concurrence in the principles that
animate YOU. We are N the midst OF exciting and
dangerous times, that call for all the patriotism.
fidelity, and strength Of character which the Alnerl-
can people possess. We are standing in the midst OF
hospitals that contain tie men OF every loyal State,
that have come here from the great lakes, from the
prareP, from the farms, from the workshops sand /
do rot lay any blame on any one when gay That The
country needs leaders THAI viii lead tins gallant
army to victory. DO we lack nythingl Are there
not numbers enOughl Is there not money enough :
Are not our men brave enough 20 carry this for
ward to triumphant SUGGEST You all know, fellow
-,tizens that these provided in abundance. For
my part, II i were TO give my opinion, the best
thing we could do would be 70 import q guillOlue
from France and chop off the heads OF the iuco npe
tent or cowartly men that shall presume 10 take the
place OF leaders, " mai we now require Ii that this
rrlt sNEs INN f.fNr
that we fight the Rebels to-day and to morrow, ana
all the time; that give them rest neither day
night; that blows fall thick and fast ana that
there be 10 intermissiOn III them.
want the blows should be aimed 81 the most vital
parts of their systems. i want 10 there traitors
crushed and destroyed. Let me congratulate yOu
that the Piesidenl-God bless him hearty cheering
bias gwen MS "a principle upon which the battle
can be fought to q successful termination. We have
struck az the heart Of tie monster-that Internal
devil Slayely-that has sought TO destroy us; but
the grip is at his throat and when that is peted
tie country will be free from danger forever. feel
as if the victory We're nearly already, for we
have the most inspiring ideas that ever elevated the
thoughts of mhn--the idea Of Liberty Hereafter
no go poor, no man 70 weak, no man 90 low.
th., lie may not say 10 himsef, Tile Government
OF the United ates extends 10 me- AS well q TO the
highest the rights and privileges OF humanity. This
iOea Will fight for Us with our soldiers. The element
that Las hitherto been tue strength Of the IL the
Sou Ia will immediately become it's well knees, aDd
instead Of invading and making wilderness u Penn
sylyanis, the Shareholders vii require - return
TO Tie protection OF their own hOmes. Our tine -
strise Il now, and look forward 10 the most COM
pete &nd perfect IL conclusion the speaker
paid big eulogum 10 The gallant men lighting oor
battles in the field, and returned, Oh behalf OF bis
Sta,e bis sincere aud hearty thanks for the kind
ns's and sympathy manifested toward the SICK and
wounded 10 the hospitals around tine city.
SPEECH OF THE HON. JOHN c. UNDERWOOD.
Gen. Spinner then introduced tie Hon Mr..
Underwood Of Virginia, who spoke as foows:
We may well congratulate each other, fellow
citiqens on the close Of the most evenfGl week Of
this eveutful rebellion. All i, indeed, painfully
Quiet on The Potomac, bat great progress Lac Teen
made during he week notwithstanding Words are
.ometmes more than half battles, and tie nj ghty
words OF the Pre,idents Proclamation have al
ready aroused a feeling that VIII win battles
and if come Of those battles should be blood
less they will Lot be less important, but
alto9eiler more glorious for their moral character
We have now well-detned cause, which The Ia
tons cannot fail 10 understand and respect. Cbsten
dom is heuc, forth with us, and foreign intervention
is an utter imDostitihty God, Freedom, and HUI
nabity will fight our battles for u.s. became oil our
efforts for tie Union the Constitution and the laws
will be animated and pervaded by the holy spirit If
Lborty and Justice. Another great event OF the
week has been the meeting OF loyal and patriotic
Governors, and their unanimous and harmonious de-
termination 10 uphold the hands OF the President in
the new and more vsOrous policy he hss lnau gurat
tion OF the Union Convention Of the Empire State,
in .eec.g ole OF her distinguish, Tho
st1Iidard OtaTer III the approaching November cleo
,iOn--a OF WHOM even that great State may Just
" feel proud-a Bon whore Irncely benelactOns
hove been only eQualed by the favDrH Of fortune and
the smiles OF Divine Providence his uniiIing IL.
bors; whose wealth has ha rdened his heart
The wants OF the GlfOrtunate-lOr heart and bard
have always been open TO every call OF charity and
mercy; now sending cargo OF corn 10 starving lie
laud and now pouring out his treasure 20 feed tie
bioskadsd soldi "a OF the Republic, while barring bis
own bosOm 10 tie assaults OF traitors and Rebels
against the nidest and bert Government under
Heaven. As citizens Of Washington, have Assem-
Sled TO express gratitude for the mingled energy
and geerosity; ior the profound wsdoin whlcn b IS
which pave cbaracteflzcG Gen. Wedsworths admin
istraion Of the sisirs Of this District. We grieye
70 lose % good Governor, but we rejoice that our
loss will be gain TO the millions Of New York, and
tnat he Will room enter OH wider sphere Of useful
meas, whe;e his genial influence will be felt to tie
remotts. boeds o! our threatened still glorious aud
ere ioIg uiump plant country
SPEECH or EX-GOy. boutwell,.
frequent eillr being made for this gentleman, he
came forward, and, after being introduced spoke
follows:
FfLLow-CrizEss: / have come here tonight
that ilght win you, express the satisfaction
icei mat TIE great ate Of New York in the DOmi
nauoD she Aas made Of Gen. Wadswodh for the
hisheS' once IN her gift, has already indicated her
PurIV7e 70 MAINTAIN tie Constitution, and 10 re.es-
taolsh tbc authority Of this Government over the
S'aIes WHICH to-day deny il; and come too, that
may e%pfess the belief ! have, founded on an ac-
9uaintaiDce somewhat intimate, though not lengthy
IA Iis duration, that he whom the people Of New
io'h are ~ elect to the Chief Msgstracy il man
worthy III all respects Of the turaoes OF The people
ual great STATE and Of tho confidence Of The coun-
ny. lApplanse. This is time, gentlemen, when
.s'heI III civil LIE nor in the conduct Of afTles IN