Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-07
VOL. XVII.
Great UniOn Demonstration at the National
Capitol
Correspondence Cleveland LEADER.l

WAsHINeToS, April I, 1868.
Pursuant to g. call made through the
city papers by the committee authorized
for that purpose, to assemble on Tue: day
evening, at ", at the Capitol, a vast
crowd had assembled at the appointed
time, and few minutes before six the
meeting was called to order. The weather,
which during the day had been stormy
without cessation, as if in compliment to
the occasion suddenly changed about four
O'Clock, and the sun beamed forth brightly
his acquiescence in the ceremonies of the
occasion. Mayor Wallaok being chosen
President of the meeting made brief
speech upon taking the chair, in acknOw-
Judgement Of the courtesy, after which the
meeting was formally opened with prayer
by Rev. DR.. Sunderland, followed by the
election of several officers, and the reading
by Governor Bsbb, Of Ohio, Of the resolu-
tons prepared for the occasion.
The Chair then introduced to the meet
ing Hon. Green Adams, of Kentucky, who
briefly and pertinendy endorsed the Ad-
ministratiOn, the Union, and the vigorous
prosecution Of The war, and guaranteeing
that kentucky never would nor could leave
the Union. He was frequently applauded
during his speech. While speaking, the
President and Cabinet were announced,
and the hall fairly rung with deafening
shouts Of applause, and thousands Of hand
kerchiefs waved in the hall and galleries,
which with the splendid Marine Band
playing Hail 10 the CHIEF" presented a
scene OF the widest enthusiasm.
Admiral Foote was then introduced, and
took the stand amid the most tumultuous
applause. He remarked that he had rot
expected until this morning to address the
meeting, but in consequences Of the absence
Of Admiral Shubrick who was to have ap-
peared before them, he would do what he
could 10 show the loyalty ef the Navy to
the Government, and asked their indul-
gence for 8 few minutes for that purpose
It is impossible to give full synopsis Of
his speech in the limits of this article, but
it was a speech characteristic Of the man,
pertinent, brief, and full of vigor, elicit
ing frequent and most hearty bursts of
applause To add to the enthusiasm, the
band struck up at the conclusion Of his
speech the Red, White and Blue"
The Hon. D. K Cartier, Chief Justice of
the Supreme Court, was then introduced.
append 8 portion Of his remarks as fol-
lows:
"Fellow Citizens, this introduction is
complimentary to a stranger to your city.
My purpose was not to talk here to-day.
Although / consented that my name should
be used in the "proief' Of oratory, had
not the slightest suspicion but that long
before my name was reached you would
have been entertained by eloquence that
would have rendered my poor efforts quite
dispens1ble. (Laughter.) I an here to
reside among You, Fellow Citizens, as
Justice Of the Peace, daughter and ap-
plause,) and the first quarrel / will have
to make with any of you will be upon any
issue YOU make with the integrity Of the
Government. Loud applause | inaug- I
urated my Court by compelling every man
who appeared in 1t 10 bow his knee in al
legiance TO the sovereignty of that Gov
ernment. (VOeiferous applause" J"
His style of sPesking, known to Ohioaus
80 well, continued interspersed with hu.
NOR, keeping the audience up to high
pitch Of enthusiasm, only subsiding at the
conclusion, when the Band struck up
lively and inspiring air.
Hon. Horace Maynard of Tennessee vas
the next speaker. Mr. Maynard is not
what might be termed handsome man,
but there is a richness of tone and volume
of voice that imparts a charm 10 his speak
ing which is very attractive. His speech
was forcible, pertinent and brief, and the
manner in which he handled the question
able loyalty of fWashingtonians, and showed
them up in their true light, was refreshing
to every loyal heart. A man Of extensive
information, he drew from this fund
largely for the benefit of his audience, and
wound up in favor Of prosecuting, with
unrelenting vigor, this war to the bitter
end.
Hon. Andy Johnson being londly called
for, appeared and took the stand amid en-
thusiastic cheers. His speech, which was
very lengthy, was frequently applauded,
afFording qualification to the general de-
sire 10 see and hear him.
District Attorney Darlington followed
him, being the concluding speech of the
meeting in the House. In the Senate the
crowd was as dense as in the House. They
we're there addressed by General Marlin
dale, Hon. Mr.. Chitteuden of Vermont, Ad-
miral FOOte and others. Both Houses were
filled to suffoeation, remaining so for near
ly four hours.
The meeting was in every respect com
plete success. Full reports of the speeches
are published in the New York papers, to-
gether with the resolutions, SC, as also
those Of the Senate.
Nothing exciting in reports of war news
this week.
JUNIUs.