Daily national Republican., 1863-03-09
WAR MEETING IN NEW YORK.

A large meeting Of citizens Of New York who
vigorous prosecution Of the war was held at the
Cooper Institute in that city on Friday evening
last. The hall, capable of containing four
thousand persons, was crowded TO excess, and
an additional meeting was organized on the
outside Of the building. The Hon. George OPP
dyke, Mayor of the city, presided inside, and
Mr. Henry Hill on the outside. II was Intended
that Lieut.. Gen. Scott should preside, but sud
den sickness prevented his attendance.
Addresses in support of the Government and
favoring an energetic prosecution of the war
were made by the Rev. DR.. Hitchcock, Hon
JHmes T. Brady, David D. Field, Judge Daily,
John Van Buren, and other distinguished gen
tlemen.
The meeting continued until midnight, when
1t dispersed with loud and enthusiastic cheers
for the Union.
The following resolutions, submitted by
Judge Bonney, were adopted by acclamation;
Resolpcd, That 1t ia the duty of every citizen
to unite in all proper efforts TO preserve and
perpetuate the Union In accordance with the
Constitution.
Resolved, That the conduct of disaiTected per-
sons, claiming to be citizens of the United
States, yet Jealous In their attempts to embar-
Tass and impede the action of the legally con
stuted authorities, and in the utterance Of trea-
sOnable sentiments, deserves and should receive
the condemnation of every loyal citizen.
Resolved, That the loyal people Of New York
hereby pledge their fortunes, their influence,
and their honor to the support Of the national
authority In every vigorous and determined eff
fort, by force of arms, on sea and land to Sc
cure a complete aud final suppression Of the
causeless and atrocious nsurTeCtiOn which now
desOlatGs our country.
ResOIUcd, That the army and navy of the
United States owe their undivided allegiancet to
the Constitution they have sworn TO support
and defend, and that no soldier or sailor can
rightfully hesitate In his obedience to the COM
mands of superiors In rank, whose authority il
derived from the Government Of the nation.
Resolved, That every citizen owes allegiance
to the Government, and he who denies its au-
thOrity, or fails in his duty to uphold the honor
of It's nag, is an HbettOr of treason and should
suffer the penalty due to his crime.
EssOlUed, That this meeting, under solemn
convictions of duty, and In a firm reliance on
the justice of that Providence which guides and
guards governments and peoples, does hereby
resolve Itself into loyal league of Union clti.
zons, pledged to an unconditional support OF
the Government In all Its constitutional efforts
TO suppress the rebellion, and an uncompromis,
ing opposition 10 treason In whatever form il
appears.
| Resolved, That the committee Of this meeting
be the officers and committee ofthe Loyal Union
| League of the citizens of New York, and thai
each person present Ia a member Of the league
Mr. Raymond proposed the following addi
ton resolution, which was adopted:
Re'ol"ed, That we approve the action of The
resident and the Congress of the United States
In declining-as unfriendly in lts tendenrlc,
ana eiects-all Intervention or mediation nj
foreign Powers, in any form or on any pretext
In the contest which the nation is comslIed to
wage Tor the perpetuation of Its existence.
me lolloWlng resolution was also proposed
and was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That, In the Judgment Of this meet.
ing, the resort ofthe Government TO a currency
OF Its own, for the purpose Of meeting the eT.
tTaordinary expenses caused by the rebellion
and made available for the payment Of debts