New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-28

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ALEXANDER r. STEWART, Chairman.
The first meeting OF this Committee was held Thurs
doy evening nj the residence Of their Chairman and
attended by nearly an members. After organizing
nv the appointment OF Henry Hilton as Secretary, the
Chairman proceeded TO call the attention OF the Commit
teo TO practical discussion Of the most feasible method
to secure far possible the object for which they
we're appointed In doing he said that the meeting OF
the Committee although preliminary very important
a il was necessary at this time 10 settle upon OF
action for adoption tending to carry into effect the yiews
OF the meeting 40 Cooper Institute from which the Com
mttee emanated. The main object being TO secure the
election Of Grant the first thing to consider was how
the Committee could aid in bringing about such result
He then gave brief outline OF what he regarded as
necessary for the Committee 10 do.
First. He would avoid al conflicts with politicians,
who KIT seek to the Committee in behalf OF cand
dates for Vice President any other position giving all
their efforts in aid Of Gen. Grant alone upon the platform
laid down by the meeting; that is his past record OF
services the country and confidence that his Judg
ment IN the future In the past might be safely reed
on 10 caJy the Government through the many difficulties
the country must necessarily encounter uuis INC Coni
ing four years.
S,coud. lie would issue short business circular TO all
commercial in the country, urging them 10 come out
md do rs had been done a Cooper Institute not waiting
Tor the politicians 10 lead but give in ADVANCE Of them
such an expression OF the public opinion in every locality
n :
President ard thus II we're give embodiment TO the
general public sentiment outside OF party men, and force
the nomination OF Gen. Grant upon any political conyen
ton that might be held either by Republicans or Demo
Gratis.
The names OF the various persons 10 whom he would
address this circular could be obtained from the list OF
business friends and connections q the members OF the
Committee throughout the country 80 as to embrace
every person or firm Of importance, exclusively Of
adj OIL "a list ~
might be deemed useful with whom 10 open corresponds
ence
Mr. Stewart in expressing his views OF the course to be
adopted remarked that IL would he perceived he avoided
all connection with politicians while at the same
time no cause was given them for complaint.
In thus acting like men Of business they would be
showing their fellow citizens everywhere that they had
decided preference FOX Gen Grant as a safe man 10
trst as chief magistrate and then business men, ask
their commercial friends TO ont in public meetings
and do likewise In this manner seemed 10 him they
would lead and eventually control, those who
troll the people, and produce lasting benefit to the
whole country addition 70 setting example for the
future which might well be regarded the beginning OF
a system end in the people expressing in all cases, in
advance Of conventions, their cloce for leading public
Offices and officials.
IN accordance with these views Judge Hilton submit
ted the form Of circular letter which, after earnest
speeches by Messrs. Grinnel, sturges, Garrison
Cochrdue, Hilton Cooper. Dodge Chtenden, and Wins
ton, received the approval Of the Committee and was
referred for adoption and circulation TO Executive
Committee OF five members, composed OF Henry Hilton
Moses II. Grnnell, c. X. Garrison William T. Dodge, and
John Cochrane who also authorized 10 proceed in
the successfully Mr Stewart, by engaging head
quarters and committee rooms opening correspondence
throughout the country with the business connections OF
the various gentlemen comprising the committee and all
others disposed 10 join IN popular demonstrations Of like
character TO that had az the Cooper Institute pre-
sent the Of Gen Grant rs the nominee OF the people
Mr.. Stewart was made eEoficIo member Of the Sub
Committee meeting Of which, for immediate action,
was called for Friday
Until suitable quarters can be rented the Executive
Committee viii meet al the Office Of lis Chairman, Henry
Hilton, No. 2el Br0advay