New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-13

DAILY 1nIDOINE, "a l. VI
copy Of III. proceeding, Of th. meeting with letter Of con
doencs 70 Mrs. Lincoln and family expressive Of sympe
thy at their most dis,ressing and sncve Bereavement
THE preamble and resolutions were unanimously
I adopted.
at is noticeable fact that nowhere in fanny Of the
going speeches Of Gov Aiken. Col Phillips and Col
Lynab or in the preamble and resolutions does there
where occur single expression in relation to q
Of the Union coDgrauation for exchange
l of governments These men neither wished for the
former, nor were pleased with the latter They were
nearly all Secessionsts and therefore, did not wish to
commit themselves in one way or The other. These
speeches and resolutions were the same any meeting
| in Europe would have passed. They made mention
whatever of those great principles. the Union now
and forever" for which Mr.. Lincoln had laid down his
life. In fact they had no meaning at all
II should not forget TO say that the preamble and
resolutions were drawn up by Col John Phillips, OF
whom have already spoken. before the committee OF
! 50 ever assembled. In fact. the whole thing was
arranged by Secessonists who would have carried
everything their way. if tbS Union men had not In.
terfered at this moment.
"Dr Albert G. Msckey, an unfinchng and un'
swerving lover of the Union and hearty hater Of
treason and Secession then addressed the meeting as
follows:
CDR. A. q. MACKEYs ADDRESS.
while 1 heartily approve Of the preamble and
resolutions and have given them my consent e ana
still think they do not go as far as the people Oh
Charleston on this great occasion desire: 9,
"When cir I recollect what events have transpired
in the last four years within this hail. when know
that on this very floor now occupied by this Union
meeting the Legislature Of South Carolina gave its ad
heson to the Act OF Secession. ard when find that
md hisfnripaI
(great applause historical above all flags that ever
waved any nation of the earth for ts broad stripes
memorial Of that weak Confederacy OF thirteen
States. which found uniting To curry on the
designs of fathers, but which the traitors OF
/ the present day would have inaugurated. and for
which at length was substituted that National
Union which is recorded in the numerous stars
that float upon that azure banner. We are Tree
We live again under that nationality which protects US
from revois within and from assaults without When
feel that the events that have brought us back aga
bare now occurred than two months and no one
single utterance of public sentiment has been given by
the citizens Of Charleston to show rhsr Indignation OF
the action Of the Rebel Government feel that Ibis is the
time and the placc-DOw and herc-on this solemn oc
cason when are assembled TO mourn the loss OF the
great. good and wise man. whose whole ambition was
preserve at all hazards the Integrity OF the Union OF
his country and no has paid the forfeit o his lie III
carrying out the object Of that landabe ambon-that
no more appropriate occasion could be given express
those feelings to the world We can offer no purer
ob'aton the altar OF our countryno better tribute
his memoryno fitting Offering on the grave OF
utter detestation Of the past unfltering fidelity Ia
the future-of devotion TO that noble cause for
which be lived hero and died martyr. lGreat APP
plause II may he said that there few persons IN
this who will be dspeased at the tone and spirit
of the resolutions am about 10 offer. am oah to be-
eye H. But If there be man here. where tins nag
floating who does not ennt at the change in
political condition, pity tie moral ohnqmty that
allows him 10 remain among us. Thus hall Is TO day
and on this sacred occasion, appropriated only to
patriots who glory in the success Of our eounys arms
[Applausel.
offer these independent resolutions, but yet a.
commentary those offered by the Committee, and
intended 10 show. in connection with them, that we
combine with fitting grief for the less Of our Chief Mag
strate solemn avowa Of our belief 10 the sentiments
which he inculcsted and for which he has suffered.
(Great applause
80 The resolutions follows;
" Resoirsd, That have profound cause OF graduation IN
the eIehansc Of our city from The OPPRESSION. Of .ehn
ubsd Coniedesey where the noble idea OF nationality
exploded ah.s freedom Of speech was rssianed AID where
De us.t principles Of Constitutional e r were
the wisdom and bravery Of father had s't.ohsd and
RssoSed That -Iend To the officers Of the United
States Army who have held commando IN this city since lie
syassson ey The Heb. troop. Ssr IT,, testimony S we
moderation with which they have tempered the sdmni
trs,on Of @iisry Law oo%ns INTO sy wn s hia esn
treating army h. hI'. sso. directed 20 TIC Pr,'.s
esessnsss unbdsd Of the Rebel bad
.oush. to .n.iud lhs We con then s',sndsd Tor ,ss
distress. has never forfeited by any theirs orhy
Of our countrymen a. sen'IeYsn and solder.
Can any true loyal citizen anything objection
able in these resolutionsi Does any see an in
fusion OF party politics in them Is 1t not proper IN
mourning the death Of President Lincoln. that We
should express orr concurrence those institutions and
PRINCIPLES for which be died Yet many persons oh.
jected to them and made strong efforts TO defeat them
AZ will be seen.
MIR. w. Seymour, formerly q member Of the
D. 4 nj ho In thatb A
bill to conscrbe evsry male person In the State arose
and said:
".MR CHAIRMAN AND FELLOW. CITIZENS: When III
entered this hall this morning II with that deep
solemnty BETTING the occasion which brought us To
gether here for no other purpose than 10 pay
nv tribute 10 tho nsrious dead II 10 the hrst time
that tho Chief Magistrate Of this glorious Repnbc-I
one who was in the prime Of ifehas been struck down
by the blow Of the assassin Throughout the length
and breadth OF this Republic. there ~ no honorable
man no true American, whatever political opinion he
NAV entertain who viii not condemn with reprobaton
the odous deed and consen the author 10 any punish
ent that free people could inhct upon such afou muir
derer.
self Of expressing my admiration Of his char
sctcr Tho partial historian hereafter Will place bin
high upon the altar VI fame for that and
ability he exhibited in the sole purpose OF bis life and
administration for the restoration OF the Union 70 Its
former glory. would say " my honorable friend and
colleague DIR. Mackey) that no man can have more
devotion for that glorious old flag It's past history and
have greater hopes VI is future grandeur than have
No man can love this Union more than love It, But
nv friend In connection with this solemn occasion.
when We have 70 bury our Cassr 10 moisten his
grave with tears has brought forward an infusion
z W. have assembled tor one purpose; we are stand
ing around grave Of the great departed and but one
object moves ~. Even In this Rebel town, 90 1t
called. the expression Of sorrow has been universal
Every throughout the country the American land
IL BUNDLED that there could be one wretch 30 vile 70
imbrue his hand by the ssssssns blow In the blood OF