The New York herald., 1864-09-18
STAND NO. THREE.

The meeting called to order by Mr.. Granville who
apponted president. lie returned thanks for the
honor conferred him. aud congratulated thc people
upon the strength they displayed and congratulated them
upon the prospect Of success attending Their united
etions which would result in The election Of tho cand
date Of their choice and the restoration OF country
its former state OF prosperity. tCneers)
Mr. yAspAzENpESr. Of New Jersey then addressed the
meeting ssd said:--
We bavc gigantic our hsnds and we have lioe-
rally contributed in and money wo have great
duty perform and 20 sesudon and that is the
preservation OF the Union Ii II by tho
ner In which the present government ctuS? No, II
is not and they forget the fact that the restoration u
the Union cannot 90 brought sboot without tine
corporation or the IN the South IL u the policy
OF the Chicago platform restore the Union ny the
OF the people in tho rebelous States, and we viii not
suffer tho rights OF their States 10 be
Piled upon II 70 be cursed after the Sh OF March
with q who better conduct il than he whom wa
support, who superior 10 culture and abilities TO Mr.
Lincoln He thoroughly devoted TO the welfare Of the
country, and the people Of this nation never made
greater mistake than by eectng Mr. Lincou and thers
fore no supported the nominee Of the Chicago Conven
tion. tChesrs.)
Mr FERNANDO WOOD then addressed the meeting At
some length, and said he was formerly opposed the
election VI Mcclellan. but he would now support
ihe nominee OF the Chicago Convention.
Nr. CHASpixa next addressed tho meeting, acc ex.
pressed bis readiness TO give every sssis,ance ia ne
power TO insure the election OF George b. heClel.s.l
The people are bound 10 spare exorons in that
struggle Tor his election as u will be ct 10 tho noa dls
tant ranks Of tho army, with which the Executive win
spare no effort TO interfere with their votes As FREQ
men be called them TO ssscr their rights against
mr. Lincoln, who exercised dcspotic power which mus,
zug the character OF Mr. Peudleton Who he said would
represent the claims Of tho people, who would he freed
rom the control 0, the present government, which
assumed oil power 70 crush tho liberties OF the country
Cheers
Mr. KnRsaAS, at specr request sang with good enec,
tho following song II was hrs own comIosith %, whi,
he said he dedicated 10 Father Abraham
YAruER ABRAHAM We ARR coxge.
AU-Jsdnn,H AND Jera0,.
We arc coming, Father ebrabam,
Two milliors strong I'm sure,
To drive you rom The White hosse;
Abe. your acts VIC cent endure.
You suppressed the babus corpus, Abe;
You imprisoned without cause,
And ,rampied on our sacred rights
The constitution and laws.
We coming, Father abraham,
We arc coming 10 cor might,
With Mcclellan as pur leader
Ha will soon eet things all right
There has too mneh blood been split In vain
1hore's been 700 much treasure spent;
Tho king OF terrors md mamnon.
And you should be content
We are coming. Father Abraham,
With jratice. 20 upbrat
You FOR your sinful blupderine
And the orphans your acts made.
You have caused the widows tears 10 fow
The mothers heart TO break.
Should you live one hundred Thousand wears,
Iou atonement could not make
We are coming, Father Abraham
win right upon our aide;
The consti.u ion Ia our platform;
by it's tcaohngs we'll abide
Tis tho safeguard OF the nation,
'T.s tho hope VI the Oppressed.
With McCisilan It's sxponnder
The whole country will be bessd
wo are coming rather Abrahsn
IL ell our strength and pride,
10 hur you frem tho place you hold
Az not worthy TO preside
You have long play d the usurper
Dut you'ii dnd II Will not do
For wen mako Mcclellan President,
In spite of Jour whole oaSw.
A. its conclusion, Mr.. KnRRuAs made scno sloupeus
oAesr yaloAs he disastrous CO ouasin Of thC conlr,