New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-16

Uron the eide OF the COnederacy are ak millions OF
men, or 10000 fighting men. all told. Upon our
side are twenty millions of men: with more tna I
two million fighting men, three to their one all to'u:
And within their lines at least 0OOC0 pairs Oh
black. but bra wny. arms which may be our Allies
in this fight. Applause. One demand Of our men
aced nationality is that we shal put forth all the
strength with which Providence has clothed us, 10
put down this Rebellion for once and for all Ibis
not the counsel Of our politicians Ii not the mao ~,
terance of handful of Aboltions's Ii Is as sm t0d
to-day BY a gentleman just from Washington, me
almost unanimou demand of our troops IN the heid
digging trenches, and standing against those INES
beching fire into their gallant bosoms, that the
whole loyal population of the country, black, white
and gray, shall fight Laughter and applause
This cry comes up from the ranks of the army. 1t Is
coming now in muttering thunders, but presently
will be heard in full volley. When this cry comes
up from our suffering brothers from tue trenches Ia
the field, it will be heard and will be ooeyed oy
the President, by the Secretary Of War, by our
Senate, by our House of Representatives, aud by
the people throughout the length and breadth OF our
land, and last of all-God have mercy on their
souls the politicians will say Amen" Laughter
and applause.
The resolutions were adopted.
The Star-Spsnged Banner" " Hail Columbia"
and "Yankee Doodle" from the brass band upon
the platform.
Pr1rK COOPER esq, was called for, and adj
dressed the meeting.
SPEECH OF PETER COOPER ESQ.
Mr. COOPER said that the enemy were now look
ing forward 10 the destruction Of our army and that
humanity called upon to unite TO end this terrible
war, waged by men devoted to IN institution that
ia in itself disgrace to humanity" That is true;
Applause IAN institution that enables tens OF thou.
sands to cell their own children into hopeless and
perpetual bondage yore from the platform,
!" That is SO; l have seen it'll We should spend
our lives and property and leave the land IN
desoation, before such an institut on should tn
umph over the free people Of tie Northern States.
lie trusted tina, the day had come when We thonld
permit those who are feady to aid % to come TO
our relief TO give us the help which We need
and 10 take from the enemy the very slu.ws OF their
war, and upon which they depend for digging their
trenches and oultiyating their crops leaving them
at leisure TO play upon the game OF war. shail
it be 20 any longerl Cries Of Ne. mo. J
trust not. lie. then unite and do what we can to
convince them that best Interests call Tor their
freedom ana not only for theirs but for the freedom
OF the white people OF the South from the terrible
tbradom they are in wien they depend upon coerced
and uncoinl ensated labor. trust we sIail forget
every other confederation, and restore The Govern
meDt; and believe that eacn State VIII DO, IRON
ths dictates Of common sense, what the neeessitIes
OF the occasion lave taught them has now become
absolutely necessary.
The meeting then adjourned 10 meet at Stand
No. !.