Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-21

slckles for the generous and complimentary
terms he has been pleased 10 employ In intro
ducing me to you tonight, and am also CRATE
full TO the gentlemen who called upon me and
Informed me that II was not expected that
would make speech. | am satisfied, as you
are, that our Joy over the result Of the Sth Of
November may be attested by our continued
selEsacrlfce, earnest devotion and fidelity to
the cause of our common country. Applause. |
II is, however, an honor TO be called upon to
say even a word for the success Of the cause OF
civil liberty and free government, and thank
you for the part you have performed In the
great victory which gives increased assurance
Of the stability Of our free Institutions and
early peace.
Fellow-citizens, this ls not triumph Of one
party over another; nor Ia II q triumph, even,
OF individuals, who, by accident or the wisdom
OF conventions, were placed before the people
for their sufIrsges. [Applause.l 1t is rather
q triumph Of the great principle Of mans right
TO self-government. Loud cheers. II 10 the
victory Of Democracy over an aristocracy that
would create a despotism upon the ruins Of
liberty. [Applsuse. 1t is the triumph of
those principles which our ancestors pledged
their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred hon
ors TO establish, and which we have been called
upon simply TO maintain. [Cheers. When
uEtl Nltlttu SDukTt6b as Representative
from the Thirty-fret district OF this State, and
during the period intervening up TO the break
Ing out OF the rebellion, l saw the intention
upon the part or the Representatives Of South.
ern Ideas TO inAame and prejudice the Southern
mind, as to the opinions and purposes Of the
people Of the North.
Finally, the rebellion came upon US; and l
thought then, fellow-citizens, that 1t was the
duty OF the united people of the North, and
thrOuuh hnut all fha Low pal r,nrt oft ha n
lie, to stand up in defence Of cur Government
and our nationality. [Cheers.] But, unfor-
tunately, we were divided. party In the
country, wishing to carry out, during period
Of civil commotion and strife, some OF the pur-
poses OF former partisan warfare. Thus we
entered the great Presidential struggle OF 1854.
And the issues presented to the people OF this
country were, whether they would maintain
the Government In all It's Integrity, whether
the old Constitution, the old liberty, the old
Government which our fathers had handed
down to US, should be preserved In all It's puri-
ty. tChoers. Whether the advantages we had
gained over the rebels In arms should be sur.
rendered, thus acknowledging to the world
that we were unequal to the contest, AMI rem
dering ourselves the laughing-stock and derl-
sion Of mankind. lApplause.
In this mighty Issue, the State OF New York,
with Its vast populations and important In
terests, felt a deep conviction and earnest
solicitude In this great issue the city of New
York, this emporium OF commerce, the mart
of trade and centre Of finance, this city of ten
thousand artiZans and mechanics, and one
hundred thousand laborers, whose highest well
fare and prosperity are best promoted by the
unity aud stability of the Republic, also felt
deep and earnest interest; and with your coun-
eel and cooperation, and with the counsel and
cooperation of the loyal people throughout
the States, (Which hope embraces the large
mass Of all the citlzens,) / intend that NSi1
York hereafter shall occupy no hesitdting or
eqnvocdl position. Prolonged and vehement
cheers But, fellow. citizens, while we oele.
brate the victory on the 8th day of November,
the Republic Is not yet saved.
We have important duties as citizens of the
Government yet to perform; and may / not
hope that all will unite In a common purpose
to allay the passions, the prejudces, and the
exctements engendered by the late political
contest, and that we may forget even that we
were Republicans or Democrats, remembering
only that we are Americans citizens, proud of
our country, and determined TO maintain and
perpetuate Its honor and glory. Applause.
You will thereby, fellow citizens, support the
National and State Governments; and In this
way will you strengthen the arm Of that brave
aud noble soldier, Lieut.. Gen. Grant, who has
led our armies forth to battle and to victory.
Loud applause, and three hearty cheers for
Grant.
Hon. VIM. Bross, Lieutenant Governor elect,
of Illinois, was introduced and warmly well
coined. He said:
l thank you on behalf OF the West and Of IL |
lnois, for this kind reception. We have buried
The enemy in Illinois under a majority OF
81, 900 for Abraham Lincoln, and we have no
longer an Egypt in that State. [Applause.l | |
need not make you a speech. The State that
has furnished Sen. Grant and Abraham Lin
colin wIll need no words-it will always speak
for Itself Applause.
Gov. Noble, OF Wisconsin, was called upon
and congratulated them upon the success OF
he election throughout the country, particu-
arly In this State, and about the lucid state
nents of the Governor elect. Chatauqua county |
las produced great men, and would continue |
o produce them; and as specimen of her sons |
10 would Introduce Lieut.. Gushing, OF Albe- |
marie celebrity. [Cheers. If boys would do |
'uch things, what will not our men dol [Great |
applause.
Lieutenant Cushing, the hero of the Albe
marie, was greeted with thunders OF applause. |
He said that he accepted the compliment for |
he navy OF the United States. In this State,
rs well as In others, a glorious blow had been
struck for the Union, and every patriotic heart
1eat quicker and more proudly tonight. 1t |
'heered the heart OF the soldier and the sailor
or, In gaining this election, they had saved |
he nation. The old Empire State had re.
ieemed her record, and now her sun beamed |
orth, he hoped never to be darkened. lAp- |
plause.
Lieutenant Gushing was followed by Col.
Van Beuren, and others.
Hsw York AtocL Iist