The New York herald., 1865-04-11
MEETING AT THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE.
SPEECHES BY GENERAL wALBRIDGE, MRssRs. HILL,
DUTCAEn, SMITH AND GETTY.

The gentlemen who got up the impromptu meeting
held yesterday ct tho Produce Exchange 70 rejoice over
the mt victories aud surrender General Lee have
TO congratulate themselves the success OF their
efforts, from the very short notice given 1t was mot
anticipated such number would be present The meet
ing took place Immediately AFTER Change VII ths
uldns was throngcd by an enthusiastic crowd, who
made the tree ring again with their loud and exuant
cheers whenever the OF Of tho generals who
took part in the late glorious victories mentioned
Tho meeting called to order BY Mr. Gs,Rcs D.
CxAoN, President Of the Chamber Of Commerce, who
p,ssented list Of gentlemen vice presidents viii
was S3SsRHs ~ then RIgSdgcea Genera. HRAx wA,.
pRiDds, who said:-As ihs great amept which
looks 70 the Inauguration Of throughout the entire
limits Of the United States, as tn existed when this &C
cursed rebellion began has been achieved anIy by that
distinguished general who "fought Il out that ne"
Saaas mt. sos ~ e s sss
cheers exclusively for mai 3r all the soldcrs have
done their duty ! call for three cheers for Generai
citz to congratulate the army Its heroic
they are going forget that gallant soldier
checring) Now, gentlemen, be under the sy
Of naming the others Individually ask you 10 unite In
ents and soldiers who have apheId the honor slery
and integrity Of the dag desire TO make closing
remark that Will the army has upheld the dignity and
city Of New York, through IL business channels,
has furnished food 70 rope that has kept the
Whatever
might have been trust that in tho future reconstruc-
ton OF the government IL may be basis that recog
nizes the constitution and the flag and guarantees us
against any differences arising agsn 70 trouble us In the
future
Mr. wArrAcx prcfaced the reading OF the resolutions
by rcmakng that they were prepared within the last
fifteen minutes and the spontaneous feeling Of
true and loyal heart.
The following revolutions were then read and passed
unsnimously:- t
Resolved That render hearty thanks Almighty
icr 'se sgns s.ccsss % ne ha 70 our sms ana
this contest 20 near to triumphant end-ths contest for
Resolved We render thanks General Grant and his
valiant officers and for The successful In which
Resolved That we render thanks e csden. Lincoln and
s s S . n q IL s % as ss s
during the last four year. Of % %gneasmrcd triumph
trials Of our soldiers and their families brought ts
war and that we VIII chesuy do our part to relieve them
hsd Gys sr.asa 70 ss
pledge them hearty welcome TO all the benefits Of free
General wALBRrDoE next offered tho following resolu
tion, which was also passed r.f...f..
Resolved That the that has brought this
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people Of the United states '''
Mr. HILL said 10 gratifying to see this body Of men
gathered together 10 celebrate these great victor He
thanked God w could say with accord vctory has
come" !" And though he himself always believed even
was disappointed In the he felt for his Joy and
ultston was unmxed with sadness that so much suf
ferng should have been demanded But the question
whether the governments should DO maintained
dcstroyedf "Vctory has come" let us all thank God
The flag has been upned the government k-pt together
and universal freedom proclaimed throughout tho
try as the result of this war. (Cieeis.)
Mr. Fam. HrArINe said the navy had been overlooked
IN this matter, and he proposed vote OF thanks be
passed 70 the navy hree hearty cheers given for
Mr.. HEsRY w. Smith said all branches Of trade
graduated each othor on the prospects OF peace He
called for cheers for General George H. Thomas Of vr
gina and after few rcmarks he concluded by calling
Tor one cheer for distinguished citizen of this country
he may call IL or him ctz n--namely, .the liquor
General Grant drinks" (Reccivsd with cheers and
laughter)
Mr.. DurcBEn madc short address, paying tribute to
the noble qualities Of General Grant, his magnanimiy
and freedom from jealousy At the successes Of any OF the
generals under his command. He called for cheers for
Generals Candy and TRY, and concluded by saying
there never were armies In the world commanded by
men superior 10 those who commanded the arm o. OF
America
Mr. r. p GrrrY after few remarks, proposed cheers
for General Eaton, Commissary General and for the
loyal OF Chicago Cleveland, Cincinnati and other
points from which supplies have come 20 feed the
Union army, which furnished such good fighting ma
terial
The CHamvAy proposed that the meeting close by sing.
Ing the Doxology, which was done.
gentleman In the crowd remarked they had been
singing that tune In Wall street 1t 2s5 and short time
since s ls5 but he hoped they would soon sing " the
tune OF the "Old Handred' as the regular tune