The New York herald., 1864-08-05
Mcclellan Meeting fn the Twenty-Ss
cOnd Ward. ,Iffasa4fat t

An enthusiastic meeting Of the Twenty second WaeA
Mcclellan Club held last evening Ut $50 Eighth
nue. In the absence OF tho President Mr. Charles y.
Roman, Mr. William Garrett performed the duties Of ~
chair. ...... tt9
The meeting was called to order about eight O'CLOCK
and the transaction Of routine business hs
Chairman introduced Hiram Ketchum Jr, Chairman Of
the Executive Committee, who delivered very eao-
quent address, reviewing In general terms the
political situation of the country He recount
ed the many arbitrary and njustinabe acts OF Mr..
Lincoln, showing the necessity 0 filling the Presidential
chair with who loves the constitution thaa
the abolition Of slavery. He contrasted McClellans cam
pagn with the campaign of Grant, and the COM
psrison was decidedly in favor Of the former Mr..
Ketchum's remarks were very moderate aud were
couched in the most respectful terms towards General
Grant, admitting his greasabiity commander IT len
free carry his views in relation to the cap
ture OF Richmond he charged Mr.. Lincon with having
nterfered in the plans OF Grant and asserted that
the country could yet bs united and happy under the
constitution Of the United States.
Dr. STEVENS and Mr.. H. LDwgYBERG followed 10 the same
strain and loudly applauded.
Mr. O. HOLDING was called apon for song and aseee
song n splendid style with the following chorus % sach
verse; s4 9atN taa 48t 1lAa
He'n win the race-.o the White House nsrl 90, Il
Whether Lincoln and Chase are willing or NO.
The Twenty ward 10 thoroughly organized and
the members Of the club determined that their ward
shall be fully represented at the great meeting =
Union square On the lVtns
The Demonstration at Hcmpstead-
speech from ssLittie Msc," 80.
The little village Of Hampstead all ablaze win
Mcclellan enthusiasm Wednesday evening last The
rain fell in torrents but while this kept away few u
the delicate Of those who determined honor The
hero Of Ane,am with welcome. it utsrfored very little
with the general programme which the citizens detss-
mined to carry out regardless OF the weather. 4 =
o'clOer de -
the county had arrived and assembled At Hewts Hotel
Two hours after houses the village were
illuminated fireworks set Off In every direction and
the village resounded with cheers for General Mcclellan.
The procession now moved from the hotel 10
Colonel Lausing's residence, where Supervisor Sneds-
ker, Of Hampstead, introduced General Mcclellan 70
the people, who numbered from fifteen hundred two
thousand and, Notwithstanding the rain storm. the
largest meeting which took place in the county oe
Queens Some called three times three cheers or
General Mcclellan the general made his appearance
The cheers were quickly and heartily givea- Three
cheers Antietam next called for Responded
to with perfect enthusiasm.
General McCLELLAH then made his appearance al the
hall door, with his head uncovered and when the cheer.
ing had subeded he spoke in substance as foIlows:-
CITIZENS or QUEENS CouSrr-You must have besn
courageous 10 have turned out to night cannot think
that you came 70 see me, but to testify your de-
votion to the cause which represent ! feel graft
ned fOr the COmpmcnt you nave palu me IA turning
out to night. You have honored representative
OF the OF the country which all have at heart.
this compliment more for the gallant and de-
personally. Long lslapd boys always duty
nobly and faithfully in the army once commanded.
not prepared TO make speech, and hope you will
excuse me from OBTAINING you any longer tonight
(Chcersl.
After the General concluded this short address u
was announced shat he would receive any OF his
friends who desired to shake hands with him In
the house. In this work Of friendship hs was
engaged till midnight Among those with whom be
shook hands several old soldiers who had served
under him. whom he recognized and asked, "What rcg
ment you ing and on being answered. be grected
them warmly every instance and SAID al glad %
YOU" or, IL am very happy 70 meet you again.,
The ladies presented Mrs. Mcclellan with magnificent
bouquet, with the word "McClellanp tastiy worked
around IL 10 flowers Of every hue w
The assembage broke up with repeated cheers fov
General Mcclellan, and the citizens returned 70 their
homes long after midnight TO the special trains which
had conveyed many OF them 10 Hampstead. Nea8
While this demonstration was IN progress meeting ~
the addressed By Judge Morris, OF Brooklyn
and r. Perrin, Of Newtown. L. l. Both these gentle
reviewed the public career OF General Mcclellan and
showed how much gratitude the nation owed the deli
yersr of capital Music enlivensd all the proossdngs.
The Great Mcclellan Mass Meeting.
The attention Of Mcclellan Clubs . distance, intend
ipg 10 participate the meeting 10 Union square
the 10th instant invited Advertisement In another
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