New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-17
The Wali-st. M ceiing.

Before IL o'clock m. an immense impromptu
nsstng had gathered in wanst. in front of the Gus
hpm- House extending Q considerable distance above
~ below that edihce and OVERLOOKING into the con
keuous streets In Collector Diapers Office were
Esshsred many prominent men Of the city and else.
where As Gen. Butler seen TO enter the building,
assembly Soon after Samuel Sloan. esq from the bal
oony Of the Custom House called the meeting to order
fnd Prosper M. wetmore nominated che following
cers for the meeting and the organization was rat-
hsd by the assembly The Hon simeon Draper. Prcsi'
ksnt; the Hon John A. King. Moses Taylor; esq. The
Hon- Moses II. Grinnel, Vice Presidents henry NJ
ksber, s. b. Chittenden. Secretaries.
Address OF PRosrEk II. wETMoRE.
PRospER NJ WETMoRE then said: Fellow citizens. a
meat calamity has fallen upon the Nation We meet
knder shadow OF horror ard Of misfortune TO the peo
- The President Of the UEted States. man emf.
Sent for his goodness exhibited In his high office has
peope mourn his death q loss TO this Nation: am
requested TO submit 10 your consideration the following
Wne,sas Il has pleased Almighty God to take from Us
Abraham Lincoln the President Of the United States by
aim. q. ia the hour Of our national triumph are
Uaned BY Of al human Affairs aud our sbo
BITE dependence foI our .aisty ana po,soon nsn 'P0h
Resotd Tina, in this hour Of our deep affection We hamo
plOe that the Divine protection and support youehsaeo 20
- - Nation hitherto which has borne through years OF
hitter trial and brought safely through the storms OF war
p victory and the prospect Of pese WI not 81, now De ~n
ksloved Chief Magistrate who has earnestly aud faithfully
md wisely abored aud toed in the behalf Of IN. people
wants upon whom devove the authority Of the Government
p that they vsey and Justly administer the power con
Re.oirsd That while we bow in submission to the my.te
sss e.p.nssOn which tho, ss, u. men .n 90,
Nat the death Of Abraham Lincoln calamity not 10 tl
Rssicn alone bit to the civilized word.
Resoir.d That while in his personal character exhibiting
ne kDdst and nature he in hi. public career
Il free institutions TO inspire and develop greatness
sascier That his services 10 the nation through al the
seur.ss and enduring hope have sndesed him forever the
kears Of the people, and in Their memoe' IN h.1Iy ne
should he the Distinguished martyr In the sacred
uroysd Kindness charity and spirit Of Cancellation to.
Gard the enemies Republic animated him aud dictated
IL policy 80 be best honor his memory by
smusns spirit and example and continuing to labor for
Ne restoration Of peace and harmony IN the iapd.
Rsred That beresved wife and children OF the Ia
sot.d tender deep and heartfelt sympathss but
IN better consolation thsu the assurance thst tho
whole people weep with them and iee the loss to DO ep
R.sesd Thai Ys tender the ocer upon whom by this
b the ,rypr position in which be placed and the assurance
cordial and unwsvene support 10 the measures wnisS
ompshnen Of the objects for which his am'nfed pre-
R<.ir.d That il be recommended the citizens to close
places Of business to-day early as practicable s,d that
hey remain closed until tsr the bs Of the deceased fe'
B.oissd That be requested that all places Of public
be closed for this evening and that the question Of
he sympathy loyalty, and reverence Of the managers
Resoiged Ths COMMITTEES Of 10 czeus Of New York be
to Washington TO attend the funeral Of the President and
70 tender such aid and sympathy to the Government
be needu and and that ssd Committee consist OF the
following gentlemen: Moses Taylor Jonathan Sturges VIM.
b. Dodge Hamilton Fish Moses II Grinns VIM n Evsrt.,
Chss H. Russell Edwards Perlepopt, Samuel Sloan John
J. Aston, ill., \. b. Cutting. X. M Blstchford Chas ii.
harshsl
The resolutions were adopted
PRAYER By THE REV. DIR. vHgMILYR
Tie crowd uncovered and prayer offered by the
Rev. DR.. vERMILYE az follows:
Dor Father God OF Heaven and Earth Who hast al
All times presided over the destines Of nation we
approach Thee humby peniteny and in great despond
eprv prsying that Thou who vert tho God OF our
FATHERS will not desert us in this our time Of need
We pray that we may meekly and lovingly snbmit u
the DEGREES OF Thy Providence and 10 Thy Holy VIII
knowing that all things shall turn 10 the good OF then
thst the Lord Thou hast taken iron us on oui
Father the strong staff which we have been wont
but most fully realize that this event cOuid no
have nalspiTed without Thy Divine PERMISSION and al
the people united saying at Is The LORD le mn
10 what seemeth good IN his sight" Oh. Lord. W.
bAsv frew our fathers thai th0a LAst been fath1s