New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-16
u,,n ,,h. ave The be-, M this fearful eriss Of the

nation The want Of brains AZ Warrington, the ao-
sence Of clear and comprehensive policy, OF sharp
and decisive action have pro'racted the war ana IN
cres.ed the national debt ten-fOld. The people
have done heir duty nobly in this war. They
hive given freely Of their blood and treasure, aud
submitted to sacrifices without STINT but the rulers
have stood between them and their triumph What
success We have met has been achieved by the peo-
ME in spi,e of the leaders, whose imbeciy and in
action have prolonged this war by treating 40 ten
DERBY ia only cause. Until we bave the courage,
the energy, the manliness the brains to look the
evil square in the face, We shall not lind pain 70
lead ne successfully out of this war.
Never before in the history of the world have the
people endured and sacrificed much for a Govern
ment that has not properly responded TO their en-
ttu.iasm We have suffered in the field by divisions
in conncI We have been sacrificed by the vacllld-
ton and midity OF the Government, which we call
upon in language OF warning, II not OF menace, 10
heed the wishes Of the people, and to give us some
settled policy some course OF energetic and lnstanta'
neous action that will relieve us from the heavy
burdens of this war, and restore peace 10 our d.
tracted country. We must stop foo'lng-plaslng
with war; and let Rebellion aud the whole world be-
side understand that are thoroughly IN earnest,
and that we mean by acts, not by manilestoes, 10
put down this rebellion with the heavy hand OF an
outraged and indignant people. We will rally around
the Government with renewed determination, and
give il the last man and the last dollar II II Will only
convince the nation that il has the vital energy ana
determined resolution that the exigency demands.
We want hearts OF fire and nerves of iron. Shove
all the paper men TO the wall Away with political
fsyoritism and let us have of brains aud energy
TO conduct the war 10 speedy and successful end
Let the Government but initiate the resolution
Of the people and the GUNNER sostice VIII lind
rebellion driven into the gull. ii soldiers won
volunteer we must draft. But there VIII he no
necrssty,ior drafting if the Government VIII ohly
show BY is prompt aud vigorous action, mat u II
thoroughly aroused To the import1n,e OF settled
policy that will be sure TO stop the war ut once.
We are committing national suicide by our tlmerous
and changing policy. We are drifting upon the
shoals of national bankruptcy and na'ional death,
and mast stop the war; from sheer exhaustion unless
we devote ourselves with renewed energies TO the
conflict. Not day is to be lost Let us not quar-
rel about this that the other man IN the Chpi.l
Let us not dispute about the merits or dement's Oh
generals We cannot now afford II. Let liz MI Put
our shoulders 10 the wheel give the Government
all the men and all the money il needs, but IN The
name of God and humanity let us demand OF the
Cove rnnent ia language that cannot be misnnder-
stood that we be not trihed with any longer but
that We have policy that VIII be UNIFORM
and consisfent-that handle this subject without
Gloves and that We have prompt and decisive meas,
ures that will strike the rebellion with terror and
save the national life.
Mr.. Fuller continued TO urge upon the people that
we should support the Government with unannnty
and vigor; that We should hurry on the men and
that we should exact Of the Government al equlvn-
lent for sacrifices by calling upont, in language
that could not be misunderstood, TO give US a hrm
and settled policy, and an earnest and vigorous
prosecution OF the war. He expressed great faith
in the frmness and honesty OF the Pres-
ident; thought that he understood and appre-
cated the cause of the w9r aud its cure, but
that though he was Glow, he was sure; that he had
pointed out the handwriting on the wall, when
blazed forth to the nation in cbaracers OF living
light and that we saw the beginnings oil the end OF
war; and should tread out its last enlber, II we out
exercised patience and did our whole duty IN the
matter. He secuted the idea OF foreign interven-
ton; spoke of the inventive eenias OF our people,
that had made such improvements IN army and navy
defenses and proectiles, that we could afford 10
laugh with derision at any ana all
threats of foreign Intervention. He spoke
on this point in language so plain tina, We
might be understood by European Powers, who
were warned to keep their hands oil, and not to in
teriere in our domestic difficulties, unless they
wanted speedy enforcement Of tho Monroe doc
trine, that no foreign Power should ever obtain a
foothold here or have foot Of colonial possessions
ON or near the American Continent. Loud and
continued applause.
At this time it commenced to rain, and the crowd
slowly prepared to leave. Mr. Fuller called their
attention, stating he had q word more to ray. II
was raining, and his hearers were anxious 10 got
home. lie would only say that he feared not the
rain Providence gave u.s. not near 30 much AZ re'gn
OF the Southern Confederacy and JEFF. Davis. Loud
applause.
SPEECH OF PROF. HARVEY.
Prof. UAHyEY Of New-York WIS then introduced.
lie said be would not detain them long, having
lut a few words 10 say At the beginning Of the
Rebellion the Government had called upon the peo-
lle for aid and the people had given the Govern.
inent more than It asked. Now the people rendered
their last man and their last dollar Tor The Govern
nent and demanded of President Lincoln 10 use
them properly aud with energy; they demanded oil
in to conduct the IN a manner not TO DE proht-
able alone 10 contractors, but for the true interess
OF the reople and the Union. The contractors ought
10 be hanged between heaven aud earth. b0ud up
plansel The time had now come Tor the nation 10
put forth its energies and he hoped that The patriot
ism Of the people would soon BRING the contest 10
successful Issue.
THE PRESIDENT : LETTER.
The following correspondence between the Com
mittee and the President Of the United States, was
read:
70 ne President.
WasniSGIos July u, 1891.
SIR: The undersigned have been appointed by a
convention commuters from the common Council the
Chamber OF Commerce the Union Defense Committee aud
other oys sOde. ID. CHS 81 So ofs % proceed 10 this
city and present to YOU a. a'AioH Si he Convention to
ysHed Tuesday. 18th lust, or the purpose of clang
continued nierDie GOV
mar c. aud In every for the
suppression OF tho existing rebellion and to IDaI cad 10
pfoeI TO the GO,enent AL o aa Ia theT powe 70 he
t-u vi all their fes0urce-'
Presenting 70 you sir til. invitation, which have been
commissioned to deliver beg leave respectfully 20 sdd
have been charged ~ tho Convention 70 that in
judgment nothing would be gratifying 10 the
pie o. ork would teld more to ysogate the patriot
n which aniaes every loyal heart than to meet theil
,Liei Magistrate thus In general council In this momenIou-
crisis OF our National destiny.
The Convention that the sct 20 which they thu.
invite the President Of the United States to attend
meeting Of thu citLeH. s'srbed 10 consider import
National questions not Ia accordance with any previous
ulags precedent but when they remember thai tie
soI - without precedent in he past aud which they
trust IL Con Mil be without anything Ike q IN the u,are
srug with robc Hon which ~ the history Of the world 10.