The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-03-21

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nes0s,S daa. We call upon our fellow citizens Of North
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war for cause which We believe 10 be hopeless
II the end and which wsgea the sake Of government
urge ssm accept ss Condition
which the fortune q has placed them and to sSSm,
speedily restored % Union where the mas of the people
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The Secretary voice too feeble 10 al the house.
che he was requested 70 read the art three rsso
luons which were rergad, but without giving satisac
Won, when Rev Mr.. Hepburn was called on 70 read,
manifested their satisfaction by frequent applause es
psc,ly hearty on the second, third, fourth and afh
The question was about TO be put on the adoption OF
nrst be discussed
The CHARxAs said Certainly; they are open TO dis
cusson but did not suppose there any objection 70
them.
Avocx-Perhaps some one will make speech in ad-
The CHAIsxAs-The meeting is open for anybody TO
speak We will be glad to hear from anybody either
side.
Calls were made for Rev Mr. Hepburn, who thereupon
stepped forward and addressed the meeting in advocacy
Of the resolutions.
Our time aud space forbid that We present full report
OF Mr. Hepburn's able speech this night; and, as We
nope 70 lay before our readers in full within day
TWO, We shall not mar It by broken sketch. His elo.
qnence and logic appealed TO the hearts the audi
ence and drew forth frequent and enthusiastic applause
AZ the conclusion OF Mr. Hepbu remarks calls
made for various persons, but, none appearing,
The CHAIRMAN suggested that II there no further
discussion the question would be the adoption Of the
resolutions, and wished 70 know whether the meeting
Vocs-As q whole
ADOPTION or THE RESOLUTIONS.
The CuARMAS-If Il be your mind THAI We adopt these
resolutions ~ whole please manifest by saying aye
unanimous and hearty response came from all parts
OF the house. followed by cheers and applause.
The contrary being put elected response.
The resolutions were hereupon declared unanimously
adopted
COLONEL n'RAE's HxxARKA
Colonel McRAE then In the midst OF the house,
and made remarks referring the fact that the
last time he addressed public meeting in this city
some yearS ago In opposition TO secession. He had
unkind feelings toward those who advocated secession
then He beleved they wore actuated BY good motives,
and thought they we're doing right We cannot DO ndf
ferent he said TO the fact that during the prolonged
struggle which has followed secession Of dear
est and best friends have fallen Sail, he insvor Of
the action proposed here tonight and any action thai
would tend to put stop 70 the war. Tho resolutions
were mild and kind, and called no bad names BE
favored them with al his heart but would like 70 suggest
amendment In the fourth resolution In speaking
Of the continuance Of the by State he would In
sert the word "further" 70 read opposition "a
the "further prosecution Of the war"
The motion was not seconded, and Therefore w moi
entertained
The meeting then adjourned