The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-15

SPECIAL rrltcaam 70 TIVE NEW YORK HERALD.

Against General Bnnks-The General At
tends the Caucus and Makes Piauant De-
fence-Intcrestmg md Spicy Proceediugs--
The Delegates Instructed to 90 For Banks
ssFirst, Inst and Every Time" &c.
MAIDEN Oct 49, 1866.
AT very large republican held in this town
this evening a rich and extraordinary enacted
in which General N P. Banks OF the principal
characters and band Of politicians who oppose his
election 70 Congress the other Tho caucus was
held ostensbly for the simple election Of delegates
attend the Convention Of tho sixth Congressional district
which last year represented by General Banks;
but IL known several DAYS previous that
little than this would be done-that in fact,
atemps would be made TO bind the delegates elected 70
Oppose Banks BY bringing against him change concern
ing his personal habits In general, and In the city Of
Portland on . certain occasion in particular.
Pending the election Of delegates George W. Copeland
former law partner Of ooch. late Naval 0cer in Boston
who Is the opposing candidate, said
Il well known to about every person in the hall
that decidedly opposed To the nomination Of
General Banks have stated during the last three
am opposed TO Il Il is.weIl known that, aside from
purely political objections, which In common with many
others In the district share object to General Banks
not crcdltabls TO the district nor safe to
the party to return him TO Congress. understand
SURPRISED at these cheers for General Banks
have checred loud as anybody in this hall for him,
denies the statement that have made and which many
others have made that In common with other acts Of
condition 81 shameless nsoxcacn in the city Of Port
land recently. Az have stated that, and as General
Banks explicitly denies u, and as believe that can
furnish the proofs, and would do injustice TO
him, and as General Banks courts an investigation as
heard he was 70 b. here about to say that de-
sire to make This charge here IN the presence OF General
Banks and therefore request that IL is in town he
will into this hall (Hooting, cheering. hissing
yelling and confusion
Sts acrt n, w
comb personal friend Of tho General and moved that
committee Of two be Immediately chosen wait upon
General Banks and request his presence at the
This motion vehemently opposed by some and as
strongly fa ored by others in Short eyctabie speeches.
which delivered amid great confusion and disorder
Finally, the motion lost and one gentleman pro
posed that the itself grand nans
ton This proposition received only with derision
Among other propositions was one that II Copeland
would bring forth the charles and the proofs denntvey
before the and the friends OF the General could
not refue them then they would most willingly send for
General Ranks but Mr. Copeland stubbcrny refused 10
anything further unless his request acceded TO-
and challenged them bring in General Banks. aud de-
cared further that u General Banks denied the charges
then and there he had another TO that
would be approved by all fair dealing and honorable
In the district
More discussion ensued and the matter somewhat
subsidized only for time though; for was brought up
suddenly and squarely by another motion to appoint
committee 70 watt on General Banks.
When the discussion Mt its height nr. James
Pierce sprung 70 his fcet and exctedy said ~ will take
the responsibility to go for General Banks" and left the
hall
This acton was greeted with great applause After
half hours absence the doctor returned with General
Banks Tho entrance OF the General tho signal for
most enthusiastic applause cheering and other demon
STATIONS OF delight. Mn yelled and screamed, threw
up their hats their arms and their handkerchiefs, and
and acted curi0usy generally
When the 1T OF applause was over Mr. Copeland arose
and looked at General Banks, who returned the gaze
dressed him and the meeting substantially In the follow
ing words
coming 70 Maiden tonight and that It was expected by
the gentleman who gave me the information that one
especial ason was maj some steps might ne taken 70
charges which have been made against him in this dis
trc II was said, and was taught 10 translate from
the simple Latin, that ''the mouse might look upon The
lion" feel, sir standing here and being obliged
take tho position now do, somewhat that am the
and applause, and cries Of Guess that's so.'p stand
In respectful Difference the profound ability and
H. o n, ~
or ever had ! any objections 70 hr represent
, ing this an. district strict ,h 10 Congress- Aside and en-
have been made against his character, II IL grave
matter 70 talk about In public. or In his presence but
understand that the charge which has been made that he
did become shamefuy intoxicated az the city Of Portland
explicitly denied by him He has denied II within
that should DO very clad II In my presence he would
deny this Il has hccn represented 70 that he wishes
these charges were true he ooaht NO, and should NO.
represent the district repeat that the charges made
against his character In the city Of Portland, that he
there became exceedingly intoxicated, are true.
When General Banks TO refuts the charges
against him he greeted with long and loud cheering
He spoke substantially as follows
would like TO know II this statement n all the gcu
leman has 70 say, not upon that subject but that par
The accnser then said that he Vas NOT the equal or
General Banks In addressing such an audience on gen.
crai issues What he wanted was TO have General Banks
General Banks replied that be only asked for other
chargea Then Mr. Copeland said that be hoped tho
naunx IA otu9Stg n.
General Banks then said, with great cmphass, /" You
need not DO afraid, SIR after which he commenced
but few words say and the who had just taken
his seat would not long be 10 doubt 70 the feet Of his
how long be had been absent from home what the war
had brought about, &c, and ~ all this there ap-
pauss. He said his character had boon assaed while
he was absent, and when he returned home II his
purpose 70 vndcae his character TO those who had hon
orcd him, and TO whom he wM strongly attached. He
years Of public OF difficulty and without reward
I never forgot that Of Massachusetts, and !
representative Of s people and have 20 thai there
has been act In my public life private character
but " understood by the people Of this State. will be
approved by all Of the people Irrespective Of party Men
selves when they are present When ! returned from
Congress pressed to enter the service Of the party
10 which alta he'd aud whose principles I had
supported In distant staea Unwiningiy and upon
pulsion accepted the invitation Among other invita-
tons received urgent one 70 go TO Portland ana
there address the citizens public AFFAIRS aud
was there three or four days In reference TO what
Dctn saiu nave 10 say TINT stAfmcns
was In condition Of improperly In any way, either
% the Of intoxicating drinks any other matter
IA without the shadow OF truth To Justify H. remend
Gus cheeringD statement To the contrary, made by
whom 10 may be, or upon whatever authority y ~
atrccious a. wanion, as infamous falschoof a. was
uttered by the lips OF II ID not only untrue
and without any fsc semblance Of truth Justify
but Is impossible from the nature Of the circumstances
that IL should be true, and invite the people q this
town or my district 10 DESIGNATE any gentlemen they
may please who fair minded men, whom they
have confidence and who shall the facts with
me and with anybody else you may choose 70 send II
they shall not declare thai u w only without soli
ary fact sembance OF truth 70 just ~ a. but that II
impossible With due regard 10 the circumstances attend
Ing the occasion, then I will resign my present
nstananeousIy and my position candidate recIec
ton Sir, invite the gentleman who has taken his
seat TO accept this proposition. dare him 70 do a.
tFnfhusastc cheering. when " shall hsve been done,
you will say, he has said, ne s not my equal More
appianse and rries Of Thar with derielye laugh