The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-21
TIE NEW YORK CAMPAIGN.
Republican Ratification Meeting at
the Cooper Institute.
The Ticket Enthusiastically
Endorsed.
GENERAL FITZPATRICK ON THE STUMP.
The States to Decide the Right
Of Suffrage.
THE PRESIDENTS POLICY SUSTAINED.
NO REPATRIATION FOR THE NEGRO.
The Men Who Fought Have
Right to Vote.
Speeches Of General Fitzpatrick. Daniel ).
Dickinson, General Carey, Of Ohio,
THE PRESIDENTS POLICY SUSTAINED.
NO ExPATRIATION FOR THE NEGRO.
The Men Who Fought Have a
Right to Vote.
Speeches Of General Fitzpatrick. Daniel ).
Dickinson, General Carey, OF Ohio,
Ar. &c. &c.

The Cooper Institute denseIy packed last evening
IN response 70 the call Of the republicans ray the
nominations Of the party the Syracuse Convention.
large number OF occupied front seats and the pro
ceedings from the to the close Of the
meeting characterized by the greatest enthusiasm
Senator Morgan and number Of distinguished citizens
occupied the platform. At eight O'Clock the
meeting was called TO order by Mr. JAMES KELLY. who
dominated for presiding officer Mr.. WILLIAM E DoDGE,
who made few appropriate remarks. He claimed that
the republican party, from the commencement to the
chose Of the war had clear and unsuied record There
noble Of another party who loved their
Ey than party whose efforts in sustaining and
carrying forward the worthy OF concentration,
while the record OF the democratic party whole
Of continued opposition almost every movement
q the government suppressng the rebellion. II was
in vain with such record the other party had for
them out and claim that they are 1.-THE or gnal
Jacobs.n (Laughtcr)
long list of vice presidents read, after which
Colonel VAN BURks proposed the following resolutions,
which adopted unanimously amid great ap
plause:-
Resolved That the Union party Of New York adheres
70 long cherished and oftproclamed principles Of
ndelity TO freedom, to Union and TO sound practical
bloody strife sustained the In It's defence OF
these principles against armed Southern democrats in
not disposed, that victory Is won, TO hand
the government TO patriots Of either stamp
Resolved That the record Of the democratic party for
che past years. which referred by the
venon Of that party, proves II 10 have been enemy
country STRIVING from the days OF Calhoun, TO stir up
m armed rebellion in the South, which was then pre-
vented by the courage and patriotism OF Andrew Jack
they succeeded in enectng their purpose under the
reasonable nanity OF James Buchanan Promising,
only the part Of the party IN the North sympathy
and operation but armed assistance TO Southern
a
graves OF million OF citizens and which has
corded crueltes upon soldiers which para
Del the history OF the barbarous tribes From
che commencement Of the until their public
and their party organizations have opposed the govern
mont have defended traitors have predicted defeat
have advocated the VI secession, have refused to
rejoice over Union victories have yded the officers Of
1he government, have declared the swar failure have
clamored for armistice and cessation Of hostili
ses" have persistenty declared the administration Of
Abraham Lincoln and Andrew johnson "unmtgated
despotism have supported for ofbce known enemies Of
the Union have iEsued the brave and suffering soldiers
IN the field with their formal sympathy while they
withheld from them hearty. practical and encent sup
port have srven TO embarrass and throw discred
che finances OF the government and are now advocating
o taxation OF government bonds and u betrayal OF the
faith OF the nation which Is the first step in the disgrace
ful descent TO reputation.
Resolved, That faith Is mistaken in Andrew John
son, who nominated and elected by our party,
against the most violent and INSCRIPTIONS opposition of
the democratic party Vice President who is
the President OF the United States That
his past history which shows him standing true to the
Union, when the democratic party North and South
abandoned him, Drawing the opposition OF his personal
and political associates and pering life itself In behalf
Of the country and witch records his earnest efforts in
behalf Of freedom and humanity gives US assuraace OF
has future course That approve his wise beneh-
cent policy pacfying the country and bringing back
che blessings OF peace and civil government and that
renew TO HIM the assurances Of our continued and
united support
Resolved That while we believe that treason il the
greatest crimes and ''should be made odious, and
that while advocate the punishment OF those leaders
who deliberately plotted treason for years and who
plunged the nation and especially those who
ordered ard who executed the Dhunan torture of
prisoners yet hold out the right hand OF fellowship
and welcome back the Union al who, misled by false
leaders TO the old government and the old
nag, and resolve 10 abide there forever.
Resolved That under prctext and in no event should
slavery tolerated In any part Of the
try and we sincerely trust the time will
when every State will to all is citizens without
distinction Of color those legal rights wi Oh afe neces
eary 10 true and practical liberty.
Resolved, That endorse, as emincntly wise and
true the doctrine 80 plainly proclaimed by President
johnson his address the colored soldiers Of the
army that "virtue and merit and intelligence are the
chs country, "and he that is mcritorious and
vTtuous and intellectual and wei Informed must stand
highest without regard 10 color"
Resolved That point with pride 20 the names upon
cur State ticket and challenge the most rigid scrutiny
Of the private and public records OF candidates. that
IN Mayor General Francis G. Barlow, General Henry A.
Barnum, Gencra John II Martindale, General Patrick
Henry Jones and Colonel Joseph Rowland we have cIti
who, the mds, OF the coantry's peril, offered
themselves ~ her defence; who bravey, persistenty,
faithfully and successfully performed their duty in the
0eld; whose brilliant deeds form part Of the
oces talents and energies which have tried and
approved by the scverest tests
DxLArK.D sxnn said the committee had received
number Of letters from distinguished men among whom
were secretary MccuIoch, General Barlow who would
have been present but for the illness Of his motbcrD
General Martindale Senator Dooue and Governor Fen
cen.
supyosaed n tho letter from Hon Hugh McCuIloch.
Secretary a. The Treasury
LErrER FROM SECRETARY n'cuLLocH.
WASHINGTON, Oct 10, 1865
GKurHu-Your letter Of the 18th inst, inviting me
90 address the Union ratification meeting 10 be held
Tho Cooper Institute in New York city Friday
ing October 20 nnd my return TO this city from the
West II will be impossible for me to be present on the
occasion but you that feel deep interest In
OF the great Union party which brought tho
nnwaveringiy sustained the government in the
struggle In which has been engaged for It's own preer
walton The wisdom Of Mr. yohnsSns restoration policy
the party with which you connected but IL also com
,nanding the approval Of many Of tbose who have until
recently been the opponents Of the administration This
10 not only gratifying 70 the President but Is comp
men the wisdom Of the party which selected him for
Hoping ,hs, the union on voters Of New York rsyns
with perhaps less Of parsanshp than heretofore but
win no less earnestness and patriotism, w succeea 10
Che election OF the candidates whoee canse you advocate
am, very truly, yours HUGH McCULL0CH
SPEECH or GENERAL xILPArRrcK.
Major General knfirmcR, who was the nrst speaker,
being introduced, received with loud and pro-
fscted cheering and waving OF handkcchies As soon
the Wild enthusiasm with which he greeted bad
suhsidcd, voice heard-"How s Jerseyfn 70 which
the General responded Jersey 10 all right0
Fellow citizens, ladies and gentlemen, continued
epcvsi Kiipatrck, fully appreciate the great hosor
ycu have conferred on M, an humble soldier 10 meet
yvu here night decuss before al this va audience
n loyal mes and womsn the great questions a asus bc
hore hs counisy this fall and which you decide In
che progress events In The last Ave nation
hos had an opportunity 70 lean many painful ~ well
picasant facts and 10 advance rapidly those
gesf questions a national policy and 10 the onward