New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-04-17
Union Mass Meeting ut Trenfon-spcech
Of Theodore r. Rrelinghuysen.


A mas meeting, under the auspices Of the Loyal
National Union League, was held yesterday aiter-
noon at Temperance Hall, in Trenton, to reatfrm tho
loyalty Of the great mars Of the citizens OF the
State, notwithstanding the attempt of the Copper
head members Of the Legislature 10 pass reasonable
resolutions, but which they were compelled 70 mod
ify, in consequence Of the pressure Of public
opinion.
Notwithstanding the severe storm which ragged
during Wednesday night, and continued Yesterday
the representation from nearly all parts Of the State
wa quite .a aTG Hf fTREffss men " ali political
parties.
About / O'Clock, the hall being den.ely crowded,
Mr.. j. G. PoTTs called the meeting to order. He
said that this meeting had its origin in certain pro-
ceedings of the Legislature last Winter, IN intro
duciDg Il series Of resolutions which nIsrepresented
the sentiments Of the peopl of the State in regard
TO a settlement Of the war Al that time circulars
were issued calling public meeting. and the feeling
and sentiments Of the people being 30 strong,
suited in the Legislature backing down from the
passage Of their tratorous resolves and to-day New
jersey stands at least semi-oya and they were now
assembled TO congratulate Themselves that New
jersey had come out true.
The speaker then nominated the Hon. Thomas III.
Herring Of Bergen County, a ttanch loyal Demo
crAt, for Preudent. The motion was adopted, aud
three cheers were given.
The PRIsIDEsT thanked the meeting FOR the
honor and raid that they had met together 10 re-
affirm their determination 10 stand by the Govern
ment uphold its integrity and honor, and maintain
an observance Of her laws. Applause. They had
not met TO carry out any party issues. lie (the
speaker az many pre,en, knew, was Democrat.
and did not help TO elect the captain but would stand
by the ship. Applause, and three cheers. He
would give his hearty support TO vndicate the con-
sttutional requirements. Eew-Jersey, which WAS
OF the first States IN the formation Of the Union
was true 70 her historic renown, and she will be
among the last TO consent 10 dsmemberment Of the
Republic. The speaker concluded his remarks by
saying that, until this Rebellion is crushed out, be
should know no party but that for his country.
On motion, two Vice-Presidents from each county
in the State, aud two Secretaries from each Con.
gTessional District were appointed.
Mr.. THEODORE 4. FRELEGHUTsEE, who had
previously entered the hail. AND was greeted with
many was said 10 have made one Of the most
eloquent speeches that they had ever heard him
utter.
lie spoke of our once prosperous and happy coun.
try and asked IL could be possible that bright
visions OF the home of the free were about 20 be
dashed to pieces. They should at once resolve TO
acquit themselves like men, aud not surrender their
manhood; they should not mock the Deity by sup
picatlug film 10 interfere IN our behalf by miracu-
lous events while we have neglected TO use the
power which We possess we suffer, fight and
die for the richest blrthright over bequeathed 10
that over stood Gods footstOol and let not 90
out pnhlammous debtors 10 p0sterity. We will
InaintsIn the country Tor children, and future
ages shall not despise those Of the present day. to
whom IL committed the trust Of human liberty. He |
then spoke Of the unequAed wealth of this country
with a Government which, when it acts as "A fed. |
crate unit, commands the respect of the world u |
Government vigorous and sef-snstslning, and, nile
in o.her countries there is distinction, and the
people are overwhelmed with taxes to support All
aTistocracy here they free and unoppressed. We
have everything ~ make 10 great and prosperous
nation and If the preservation OF such a country
does not challenge the sef-sacrlfce OF every I0aI,
then no deserves TO become the abject save of any
man who will consent 10 own him. Applause
Ii WAS not u foreign enemy thai was attempting |
10 tear down our banner but it il an American hand
that Is attempting TO drag II and make il lick the
dust. American, did say No; i take that back; |
they are the descendants Of patriot Americans but
they have degenen,ed. We must conquer Them or |
we perish. We can make no appeals 70 them lap |
plausel because they make no appeals to us ~ COM
proInise they hate equality and freedom. The |
South said they would DO satisfied If the CFttendoD
wss passed, and when our Representa-
lives were willing to submit the proposition Tor tue
action Of the States, they withdrew their MemberA
30 that il could not be done. They asked fur
Their compromises, and finally retaIiaied by 1900
NEE firing upon 20 half famished men ia Fort |
Sumter. They must be su6dued by main |
force as for thIs Government to parey is for her to
surrender Ler majesty; the sacred virtue OF patriot
IAN should be Cherished IN every heart every citi-
zen must feel that his counrys Disgrace is his
party spirit should be made 10 with
draw it's brszen trout in this lie countrys peril. In
regard ~ the revolutions passed by The Legislature