The New York herald., 1864-11-02
The Reorganization Of tho Dems-
cratic Party On . New Plan.
Address Of Major General Dix to the
Democracy Of the Union.
speeches of Messrs. francis b. Cut.
ting. Edwards Pierrepont, Major
General sickles and Others,
&c.. &C.. "a
THE CONVENTION.

Sn Cooper InRttute to adopt measures to sustain the
present to meet successfully the issue
9th OF November and by the dceat OF the nomi
nee OF the Chicago Convention for President to continue
Che present head Of the administration in power tor
another term OF ollie. At twelve (noon) the delegates
met "a, Cooper Institute, twenty.cno States
being represented The meeting called to order BY
Mr.. GEORGE A. BRAspRErH who nominated as chairman
Mr. IL. b. ROOSEVELT, The nominaon being ratified with
accamaton. The Chairman then proceeded TO address
the Convention In stirring and eloquent terms in support
object hcn had brought tLem together, TO sustain
policy all hazards TO place the democracy
OF the right the record. The Chicago Conven
tou the arst convention claiming the name OF
democratic that had ever oisgraced the party.
their duty to reclaim the and tho great which
attached the old school Of democracy That could only
be done by sustaining the policy Of the government,
retaining power the present ADMINISTRATION and reject
ing all ould favor cessation Of hostlities Of
compromise till the South had returned to its allegiance
under the old flag. (Cheers.)
The delegates then called States the representa-
Gives Of twenty -four States answering TO their names
ORG ANIMATION.
committee on permanent organization was then ap.
pointed consisting Of delegate from each State
folsws-hessrs. Valentine, of New York; Taylor, OF
Mane Nesmith, Of New Hampshire Kelleck Of Vermont
parsons OF Massachusetts, Hawley, of Connecticut Til
OF Maryland; Evans, Of West Virginia; Norris OF
tucky Hough, Of Ohio Elcy OF California; spraGue OF
Michigan Porter OF Indiana Carey OF Illinois Ellis, Of
M9o1r,; Isyor iowa wnenepa ~ o. New jersey
The committee returned after short absence and re-
ported that they bad unanimously elected as Of
tho Convention Mr.. James Worrall, OF Pennsylvania.
The announcement was received with enthusiastic
cheers.
ton end again greeted most warmly, He returned
his thanks IN few words, de'erring any lengthy re-
marks tili latcr stage Of the proceedings.
list OF vice presidents and secretaries then
read and their appointment confirmed.
series OF resolutions then read and unanimously
adopted
LETTER FROM GENERAL WOOL.
The Secretary read the following letter from General
Wool one OF several that were received by him from
Troy, Oct 81, 1854.
H. O. PAGE, Secretary, &c.,
MY DEAR SRI give you many thanks for the circular
announcing meeting Of the democracy opposed 90
George B. Mcclellan for Preaden. OF the United states,
and G. II. Pendeton, Vice Presdent-both representa-
1ss 0 the % q sas the knhs Of the
10 . mcmoer, and vsnand!aham commander in chief
w never take place he members na snn are .c.se,sS
arms In their only walt the bidding Of Davis
and vallapdghsn TO execute their hesh desgns--the
ruin and destruction OF the Unen. This must not be
permitted, and trust the true democracy will not be
wanting in patriotic efforts TO aid In putting down. At tho
spisacy against the Union and ts government, whose
Aim and object under false colorthe popular coguomen
Of dsmocram 70 lay .. the ees Of Jef Davis our gIo
Il possible VIII be with you in the evening / am,
very respectfully, your obedient servant, l,, moo,
Cheers were then given for General Wool.
sPEscH OF GENERAL wALBRIIaE.
General wAIBRIDGE then came forward, and was re
ceivod with loud and general applause. He said
the loyal American people are engaged iu struggle 10
prevent the dsotegraton Of the republic; and while
maintain the national integrity they have Just right TO
demand that the executive administration Of the govern
eot into no hands that shall make al their past sa
orices useless and their future efforts 90 be
avail. But TO act not behalf OF the living alone
unsodded graves there comes an unbrosen voice demand
Ing the Of cnsttctional government shall
be abandoned until this accursed rebellion is crushed the
constitution again thoroughly established. and and
tranquility again restored throughout tho length and
breadth OF the land IL tho struggle has thus heeu
arduous and our reverses often severe, still there IL
abundant ground for congratulation and hope
we behold the steady and persistent advance
armies the rcbelous states and realize
that the higher civilization later subdues tho
weaker and that enough has already transpred to de-
noustratc that our victorious legions will neycr turn
backwards while an Institution exists which subjects the
master restraint but his will and which there
by makes him impatient OF tha. necessary restraint on
vance OF which well resoll cd constitutional government
oouid not endure. (Appiause) The war democracy,
here this day. with iu know lodge OF tho responsi by
pending them In tis august presence OF the people,
place themselves irrevocaby record in favor OF
tact the integrity OF the Union the supremacy the
sstutiou and Tor the purpose Of uphodng free repressn
The action Of the Chicago con ventiou by the
majority OF electors by recommending "A cessation OF
hostiiities the rebels recognize tantamount 20
cognton OF their Independence; and hence sooner
the Chicago platform announced than shouts Of eN
sss sbs nov to his
shattered and depeed egons by urging the abentecs 10
return TO .hs ranks, ana promising them that, fresh
victories shall their Efforts the peace party AZ the
North eect Its candidate. LIT the south compre
hend that the blessings Of tho constitution which they
have sought to overthrow st remain to those who
willing 20 recognize Its righul authority; but that
long that authority s resisted there he no ter
sbs necessary measures to insaSurate q peace
that shall be perpetual and enduring. The re
commencement OF the strusge icpated revolution
IA public sentiment IN the North that would inurc TO
Their benefit Hence during these long ooody desolat
havo confidently looked forward 10 the support u the
people in the free States 10 the approaching
election. when roalze that snye declaration has
been made bv any in authority IN the South.
States which locked for any action that would be
thoroughly comprehend that they hope, through tbe
agency OF the ballot boy elevated TO power In the
dependence, ami thus accomplish the over hrow
OF the American Union, the dsntcsra,on OF the
aons,itulicn. il viii bc for the war democrscy
co prevent any recognition OF thst kind, but
At ali risks what then remains to he don"s shah
abandon constitutional representative government. shall
We yield to huma,ing seearnsiou otthcse stetca and
UnicpS No. Heaven forbid. lot us gay to the men in
arms against the constitutional governneni recorple
IN the constitution OF the United states the warrant OF
our authority, and dcclare that until that constiu
sos Is established the American unicn there shall
be no poace and that whoever opposes toat Constitution
traitor 10 constitutional government ani - him
exe bound to extend traitors DOOM We seek to ad.
vance 90 sectional interests, overthrow no institution
chat does not place sef in opposition TO constitutional
government But Whatever opposes this restoration Of
tho organic law, on which fathers hid broad and
deep, the foundations Of the American rspuoc, 10 be
overcome, If cost addtoaal blood and additional trea
Let US uausuras greater frueay In orr public
expenditure Let us proclaim 20 the nstoos abroad the
policy OF the Union, even that enunciation should
bring with the additional horror. Of war with par
scuariy desire to sse the cousttutons government
sf the United 81 fatcs Inundated and ovsrthrovn Great
chsernr)
AZ the conciusioo OF General walbrdgss remarks the
nlon Ieparsd lsYe hall Institute.