New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-21
THE PEOPLE FOR THE WAR.
Speeches by Charles Butler, Gen. John COchrane,
Gen. 4. J. Hamilton Of Texas, the Hon.
Roscoe COnkIing, and Senator
Foster Of Connecticut.
LETTERS FROM FRANZ SIGEl AND JOHN c, FREMONT

Cooper Institute in the organization OF the ho! a.
National League the members of which, to the num-
Der of many thousands have within the last iew
days subscribed the following pledge OF uncondliona'
loyalty;
We the undersigned citizens Of the United states here'y
ocis:e Ourselves under the name anu He W 'e '
W. NJ TO an ona LOYALTY 70 the Gov
erume5t o. The United States uuwaverins support o US
saors 70 the Rebellion and to eHd-svo TO
maintain unpared the National unity botn in principle and
The primary object OF this League s and shsll be to bind
together all loyal 'men Of all trades and Pros.on, ~ q
eormon u1on 70 maintain the power gosy ana integrity o
the nation.
TIE meeting being business meeting 10 witch
admission was given only by tickets distributed to
the subscribers TO the pledge, tie gathering was very
ouiet and orderly in its assembling, But the solid
masses of the sturdy loyalty Of the city steadily
marched in until, before the hour Of commencement,
the large hall WAS denSely filed.
AT O'Clock, Gems. Cochrene Of New-York and
Hamilton of Texas came upon the platform. They
were received with rounds of applause
Mr. CHARLES BUTLER then said: FELLow-CITI-
lens: In introducing the business this evening in
steaa of giving Won thoughts Of my own, propose
10 read you extract Of the closing remarks OF
that great and mastery speech made by Daniel
Webster oa the 10th of February, 1893, III reply 10
Mr. Calhoun aud upon the resolutions submitted by
Mr. Calhoun in Prop0undiog the doctrines OF Secs
sion. Cheers
Mr.. Butler proceeded TO read from Mr.. WebsterS
syeech, amid load applause. NIen he had con-
ended Mr.. Webster speech he said; While the
great Statesman who uttered these patriotic words
sleeps quietly beneath the sod at aarshte'd, undis-
tur6td by the helish incantatiops and orgies of Sc
cessOn, and ls spared the sgbt OF the attempt to
destroy republican and constitutional liberty in this
couutry, il fell 10 the lot OF his only son, tie ln-
heritor OF bis na1e TO fsll under the blows which
were aimed at it. and which consigned him TO pre-
mature though an honorable grave. lie sleeps by
the side OF biz father. VINO Of US could then have
believed that we should soon be called upon TO
make a respone 10 this prophetic yoicel Our
assemblage of this evening is an answer TO this
voice. We are the people, aud we come in answer
70 this earnest voice to the rescue Of our country
This Government is to be saved by tie people and
not by the politicians. Cheers. IL Is the people,
and thew only, who can save i,-and they VIII save
it. tCteers.1 The Union, and the whole onioh,
and nothing bat the Union, uader the nag OF
liberty, lApplause.l To give expression ana force
to this will Of the people organization Is
Loyal National Leaguesi and we propose this even
ing TO inaugurate one OF this character. ree'de
over YOUR deliberations as Chairman, 1t Ia lifting TO
choose a representative mar-one VINO reflects the
true American feeling, the genuine patriotism OF the
people-oue who having achieved for himself tonor-
able fame in civil and political life, when the ms,
blow was struck against the life Of constitutional
and republican liberty. sprangto bis ieet ana cue eu
him,elf wiling sacrifice 10 their defense. His
yoce rallied round him an ardent and pa,rioc pay
and he I'D thcm forth 10 battle. Having fulfilled
his duty in the field has returned TO us disabled
by his service but, still desirng 10 serve his coGn-
try he is DOW present with us tonight, and IL IL
riv,eee and my pleasure to introduce him TO you IN
the porson Of Gen. John Cochrane. Loud and long
continued avnisuse.
Gen. CocHRAsE was elected BY one tremendous
Aye.
Mr. BUTLER nominated Mr.. Isaac II. BAILEY a
Secretary The nomination was Gcceded 10.
On motion Of WV. T.. DoDGE, jr., COMMITTEE
was appointed to report Constitution, resolutions
and a list Of Bylaws for the Loyal Naiiana
League.
Tie CHAIR appointed Meslrs Wm. f. Dodge, jr.
Hudgett, Nelson, Wight, and Mark Hoyt.
JoHE AUSTIN STEVENS, jr., announced that there
was letter present from Gen. Sigcl The meeting
calling for the reading OF 1t, Mr. Sevens read 1t al
follows:
WAsHIyGrox, d c., March 20 1853.
cano be present a. Ae in snsson Of tho Loyal Ma
Nons LeAse this evening, but nd my best wishes and
request you TO enrol my name suoag its meD6srs
" believe that the sr-PreseTsGon o. tue North and the
preservation OF republican principles on tina continent have
made III. wa, o. tne sIt Oh me D!so Ssss
triompLsnty established nsh,s OF majesty
IAN The talent tn energy the wea To aud resources Of the
people should be laid altar Of tue nation and the
Of energy and character unettered by petty ealOuties
break The rsnks o. the in front ana at home this wa
We have sharp sword well as the sharp pen
The strong well as the sIoog and fearless mind 10 hell
., IN this terrible srogge The people must awaken thO
yhs sleep sed :,I y hose .G ar. creeping along inss
believe in the Monroe doctrine, in the Butler cod
JUeat and long continued applause aud waving of has ii
ie Presidents Proclamation Igeat caeerps in the goo
Will and perseverance, Of the people loud appaue IN tn
undsaned Of volunteers cont!Hned cheeIingl
IN the as vindcOH Of the honest he just and the Draw
rss applause. in tie LIBERATION Of the downiroddeD am
The N the overthrow and death Of the Southern OH
"F. SIGEL, Najof-Genersl"
A formal note from Gen. Fremont, acknowledging
che receipt Of an invitation, then read amid very
great applause.
Mr.. STEVENS read a statement Of the formation
Of Loyal National League in Brooklyn on Wednes
day night, signed by its officers. The announcement
was received with cheers.
=, many gentlemen about The ball not having heard
the names OF tic authors OF the letters inquired.
The PRrsIDEsT-The first letter read was from
Gen. Franz Sgel. Loud cheers.l The second let.
Ea I fesa was from Zen. Fremont. Great applause;
IT Ia thought that the letters speak for thomselyes.
SPEECH OF GEN. CoCHRANE.
Gen. CocBRAsE then proceeded To saw. Camilla.
men Of tue Loyal League--I have a few words n
address to you tonight l did not come bere With
the purpose of making speech, nor Of expatla,inp
at length upon the great objects which fll vou3
hearts and occupy your minds; for with another
who has been imnortaized by the dramatic mnse
t" Rude am in my speech, and little blsst with The
oct phrase OF speech" and lite can speak Of thi,
great word War" other than pertains To fea,s o
broil and battle. Wherever throughout this who!,
land, look upon my assembled fellow-citizens tn
great civic army of peace my thoughts revert will
copstancy 10 that faithful band that in front o
yonder eDemv submits TO every inclemency, yield
10 no defeat, but In every event, under every clr
cumstance with bosom armed in the panoply Of pa
tro,ism, offers itself sacrifice to the safety an
unity Of the country. [Appl,use.l l speak 20 70
Of he soldier in arms. | speak 10 you OF hi
stern endurance, of his anxious sohcltude, OF hs Ell
forts, Of bis pers and Of his death, for the comfort
which you enjoy. 4 speak 10 you Of men who hav