The New York herald., 1864-06-05
THE EAST STAND.

speeches by Judge Daiy, senator P0me-
roy, MIR. Chnunccy ShaEer. ar. Mag
mus, Gross. General Naibridge and
Congressman ROIiins.
The meeting at the cast stand called to order by
Hr James wadsworth, who nominated a the chairman
for the evening
Ex Mayor opDyKx, who said that. in accordance with
CEon meetings OF this SORT their proceedings would
be opened with prayer.
Rev. W n. BooLE then delivered brief aud impressive
prayer bcseechng the Divine blessing upon armies
OF the Union now battling against rchel,ious foes
Mr CHARLES GOULD then ead the list of presidents and
vice presidents, whose appointments unanimously
confirmed
The CHAIRMAN then sad:-rellow citizens have had
.ho high being selected by the comntee OF Ar.
rangements to preside AZ this groat meeting; but
gret, however, the position renders impossible for
20 do more than indulge IN few reasrks. congratu-
late you fellow citizens tho that there many
eminent gentlemen here who win do fuller justice to the
occasion than possibly could. win now introduce 70
you the nrst speaker.
SPEECH OF JUDGE DAILY.
Judge DAILY then presented himself and was received
wifnKexryy cheers. He said
risc fellow citizens, to offer, explanatory Of the
object Of this meeting series Of resolutions, and which.
II approved by you, will be taken expressive OF the
aense OF IT, l. has beou stated some Of the public
journals that this meeting was prema,urely called and
Sether when they mad victory 70 rejoice In my
Judgment is noble and useful 70 assem- Die
and brave brothers In the ncld wbeA
shey abou, engage that msy settle the
fate OF this Union, than will DO together here
e. Isy 70 show SS oDr
appreciation OF whist has been already accom-
giished, and 70 express our confidence in tho axed
men, no matter what length Of time - may take
% carry tho old, old dag TO- th: very centre or Rich
that city, beneath tho statue OF Washington. zap.
pauss) We occasionally meet men In city who tell
burg the attempt will fall the issue OF battles 10 IN the
dpcusaton Of Providence and oil that is becoming for
say that these persons should prophets
will be for tho resolution courage and de-
termination on the part Of tho n'be Army OF the Potomac
and OF It's far seeing and resolute commander zap
yause). By series OF strategic movements, despite
every attempt to prevent them on the part OF the
las placed his army in front Of Richmond resting upon
base az White House, which puts him within sweoty
-four hours communication with Washington while hav
ing In hs onward march destroyed everything In the
way OF communication in his rear, he has placed II be-
yond tue power OF General Lee change the theatre OF
war oy suddenly advancing upon Washington or By
making raid upon the Northern States. tApplausc)
This is condition OF things which has not existed In
reasonable anticipation that Rchmopd viii III be
'sascn by the deprivation Of those means Of
snsy, Which mus. ultimately Sn resu. IN s 10 capture M
lAppausea DO not wish TO spoak in boas,fal spirit;
and having confidence the ability Of general who hss
never yet tailed Ia anything that he nm
OeheN tnnt tnnt looked ~
aoon be realized Continued applause. "Three checrr
FOR Little Mac" The cheers called tor heartily
eiven)
Judge nnY-Felow citizens, as there appears a dhpo.
sion to give three cheers for soldier OF the republic
win unite and propose three cheers for General Mcclellan
<The cheers for Little Mao repeated followed BY
three more with will for General srant)
n Richmond Is taken, and the army which has now
bson collected Tor Its defence broken and dspersed
she military power OF the rebels will be At end,
survive only in detached and spasmodic efforts. But
tbe destruction OF the military Of the revolving
States VIII not alone restore the country. There will Vi
necessity for the wsest satesmanshp. Il s easier u
conquer reluctant people than govern ihem, AMI
introduce tho European system OF rstanipx thsm w. con