New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-25

nty who ives one Of the rarity Of Michigan soldiers who
crossed the RappahaDnoek in Pontoon boat at the e
of Burnsides attack Fredencksbugh and who, in the
midst of the Rebel camp and under one Of the heaviest
artillery fires that occurred during the war, beat
the long roll for his regiment TO assemble
Private Austin b. Curtis Of the oath Michigan,
who was one of the party also is here The eagle
"Old Abe" who with the old Sth Wisconsin regi-
ment is here with his delegation and will be in the Con-
vention Tomorrow This is type Of the delegation here
MASS MEETING RXTEMP0RIZED.
At the Union Republican Headquarters in City Hall to-
night, mass meeting was extemporzed large numbers
having been drawn thither TO view the decorations, and
perhaps IN hope get first view of the many soldiers
OF note that have been announced present thus far Gen.
Cox formerly commanding the Twcnty-third Army Corps
now Governor of Ohio; Gen. iiamlin Of Maine, and
Others, addressed tho meeting. The enthusiasm mani
Tested bids well for tomorrow. grand mass meeting
was heiu Va Aldeghapy' NJ WnlSh seNei tbVusahu p
represent Tomorrow viii be great day IN the history
of the UaiOn.
ARRIVALS AT MIDNIGHT
Monday Sent a. 1866 Midnight.
The Eastern trains Just arrived brought in large num-
Der of delegates The remainder Of delegates from the
Eastern States with Gen. Butler ct their head have Just
arrived They met at the depot by the Cly Councils
and the Mayor with band of music and escorted 10 the
CITY Hall. Notwithstanding the atcness of the hour the
Hal was crowded with people towecome the ne~aHVas'
ADDRESSES AT THE HALL.
Gems. Butler, Geary Schcnck Hawkins and Sprague
made short speeches in reply to welcome OF the Mayor
-Four steamboats, have Just arrived from down the Ohio
River bringing up 5000 Boys IN Blue and members
the Western Division of The Army Of the grand kepnh-
lie Those from the counties of Ohio, West Nr-
ginia aud Kentucky bordering on the old Ohio River
Several bands ofmusc and several drum corps accom-
pany the boys Owing TO the laeness of the hour the
men remained ON board the boats for the night -Four
more boat loads are expected before morning The Penn
syvania, Central, Chicago, Fort Wayne and Indiana
Railroads running extra trains 10 accommodate the
''''''''' Midnight Sept a. 1866
SPEECH PROM GIN. BUTLER.
Gems. Butler, Geary Sprague, Simon Cameron, and a
number OF New England and NewJeey delegates arrived
on train this evening. At Huntingdon, crowd ut the
depot cheered and shouted for Gen Butler He appeared
and as the people insisted on speech, he SAID
Ny FRIENDs-l much Obliged for your courteous ana
kind reception always glad 20 OF sound pTn-
cpes Voice" That's what's the matter with u.s. and laugh
teri have not spare copy Of the Constitution nor spare
and know how take Of both Applause and ces Of
That's good therefore only give You my sincere
thanks lCheeIsl
SPEECH or GEN. GRARY.
Gen Geary was next called and said:
swinging round circle felt II proper TO thank
Andrew the benefit he had done the cause IN
general the Of the Speaker by bis speeches Laugh
and cheers.
ANOTHER SPEECH BY CUTLER.
At Tyrone the crowd cheeSed for next President
Butler and our next Gove-nOr-Gcary. Al Altoona But
Ter and Gcay called after supper Gen. Butler
said:
GENTLEMEN: As this is friendly greeting know you don't
expect mako speech Tdlkng is dangerous There
has going round the country making speeches and
he has killed himself by it, Cneers don't want TO do That
and so good night .
Three cheers were given for the Yankee General. At
Pittsburgh there a great crowd assembled at the
depot.
TIKI RECEPTION or BUTLER.
The reception Of Butler very enthusiastic. Cres OF
sour next President mingled win the dozen Or more
cheers which greeted him The Cleveland delegation
some 300 strong has arrived bringing with them the large
tent which used by the adandButer Soldiers for
their Convention.