The New York herald., 1864-08-05


Mcclellan Meeting in the Second Ward.
large and enthusiastic Mcclellan meeting was yheld
last evening the Second ward at Ne 10 Maiden LeDe.
W. G. Hurd In the chair, who delivered an adarSps
which csled for the repeated applause and expresse0
the sentiments Of every patriot and true Union man. We
regret much that able 20 give ~ entire but We
have doubt y be published in pamphlet form Tor
dstributon and should havea wide circulation Speech
es were also made by John Donneily Kerrigau Albert
Williams, M Ryan and Luke Kerrigan, which were all
very wen recsived showing the strong feel ng existing
IN this city in favor OF Mcclellan the determination
on their part nat be shall occupy the place he is well
calculated 20 hl believing be the only has
the requisite abilities 10 guide tho State this
fearful crisis and restore peace harmony to the
nation.
Meeting OF the FoSrtn Ward Mecielisa
Club.
The friends OF General Mcclellan turned out en- nsss
last evening TO attend the regular meeting the ward
Mcclellan organization The meeting held at the
club rooms, of Oliver ana Henry Streets and nos.
withdrawing severe rain storm which prevailed ths
building was packed with the most respectable clizsas
OF the ward The chair occupied by Mr. p Curtiss
Ackerman. who introduced the first speaker Hon. EI
7. Norton. After reviewing vcry ably ths miserable
policy OF the present administration he paid high oenA.
pimest to the patriotic services rendered by General
Mcclellan in the grsatstruggle between tho North and
South. The people OF the South who not in armA
should be respected fellow citizens He know
that people the South would return, state BY State
to the Union Mcclellan elected. aud that was Ne
wishes Of onr nhs OF the people OF oil tho States hs
hoped that next November their patriotic wishes VOID
be realized. The Powers Of Europe he said, were wt
ing to the North downthey were waiting 20 -
the imoecie who has brought the country 70 the verge
destruction elected for four He hSd been
In company recently with number OF EnglshmeH andhe
felt hurnated hear upon this country.
govern ourselves but II George Mcclellan is ceooee
that the American people are fully able 70 take oas q
their affairs II Mcclellan should be elected all our
clouds which now obscure our political horizon would Ss
dspeed and the bright sun OF prosperity, peace and
o Us e q
and his advisers. tApplause.) ... tsaa "a "a
Mcclellan Meeting I'm the Twensy-ss-
cOnd Ward. ~ ntA
An enthusiastic meeting Of the Twenty second warA
Mcclellan Club held last evening N $50 Eighth ave-
nue.. In the absence OF the President Mr.. Charles n.
Roman Mt William Garrett performed the duties Of NJ
chair. ssaaHtt4
The meeting was called to order about eight O'CLOCK
and after the transaction Of routine business, ths
Chairman introduced Hiram Ketchum, Jr, Chairman of
the Executive Committee, who delivered very edo.
quent address, reviewing in general terms the
political situation Of the country. He recount
Lncou showing the necessity filing the Presidential
chair with who loves constitution thaa
the abolition of slavery. He contrasted McClelans
pagn with the present campaign q Grant, and the com
psrson was decidedly In favor OF the former. Mr..
Ketchum's remarks were very moderate, aud were
Grant, admitting his greasabIity commander II len
free to carry his views in relation to the cap.
nterered in the plans Of Grant and assorted that II
General Mcclellan should be elected TO the Presdency
the country could yet BE- united aud happy under the
Dr. STEVENS and Mr. H. LSwESBERG followed 10 the same
strain and were loudly appaaaed; ra,,sd r .o a ..
few preliminary remarks he sang Mcclellan campaign
In splendid STYLE with the following chorus 70 ssch
verse; ~ es sgli na4a
He'll win the race--to the White House nspI 20, .s
Whether Lincoln and Chase are willing or no.
The Twenty second ward 10 thoroughly organized and
shall DO fully represented At tho grea. mass mso..ng =
Union square on the 10th.
The Demonstration at Hempstead-
speech from ssLittle Mac" 60.
The little village Of HempsteAd was all ablazs win
Mcclellan enthusiasm on Wednesday evening last rhs
rain fell n torrents but while this kept away fsw q
the delicate Of those who determined 10 honor shs
hero Of Autietam with welcome, intsrcred very little
with the general programme, which the citizens detss-
mined to carry out regardless OF the weather. "a 2
At six O'Clock she delegations from the various towns q
county arrived
Two hours afterwards houses the village wsrs
Illuminated fireworks set Off In every direction ana
the village resounded with cheers for General Mcclellan.
The procession now moved from the hotel 10
Colonel Lansngs residence, where Supervisor Suede-
ksr, OF Hampstead, introduced General Mcclellan y
the people, who numbered from fifteen hundred to two
thousand and Notwithstanding the rain storm the
largest meeting which took place In the county os
Queens Some called for three times three cheers
General Mcclellan a. the general made his appearance
The cheers quickly and heartily gives. Three
cheers for Anteam next called for and responded
TO with perfect enthusiasm.
General McCIEILAx then made his appearance At the
hall door, with his head uncovered and when the cheer
ing had subsided he spoke in substance as foows:-
CITIZENS oF QUEENS CouMY-You must have been
courageous TO have turned out to night cannot think
votion to the which represent. / feel grsti-
fed for the compliment you have paid me In turning
OF the cause Of the country which AZ ut heart
receive this compliment more for the gallant and do
personally. 1he Long Island buys always did their duty
nobly and faithfully in the army once commanded. I
excuse me from OBTAINING you any longer tonight
(Chcers).
After the General concluded this short address
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 he was
engaged till midnight Among those with whom he
shook hands were several old soldiers, had served
uuder MIN, whom We recognized and ASKED "what rcgts
you ins'' and being answered, he greeted
them warmly every instance and said, al am glad 70
YOU" or, 81 ann very happy TO meet you again.
The ladies presented Mrs. Mcclellan with magnidcene
bouquet with the word "McClelan" tastily worked
around IL 10 flowers Of every hue.
The assemblage broke up with repealed cheers foS
General Mcclellan, and the citizens returned 70 their
long after midnight or 70 the special trains which
had conveyed many OF tasm 70 Hampstead
While this demonstration was IN progress meeting a.
the hotel addressed By Judge Norris OF hooklyns
and r. O Perrin Of Newtown. L. l. Both these gentle
men reviewed the public career OF General Mcclellan, and
showed how much gratitude the nation owed the deli
yersr or its capital Music envensd all the proossdings
The Great ,IcCiellan Mass Meeting.
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