The New York herald., 1868-09-23
AN UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER DEMANDED
Speeches by Marshall 0. Roberts, General Frt-
mont, John. A. GriswOld and Others.


hall Of the building was crammed to sufrocation.
numerous ladies gracing the republican rally
with their presence. From the first moment
the doors were opened to the close OF
the proceedings the greatest enthusiasm and
at the same time the best Of order prevailed A
very fine band was In attendance, which played
several inspirtng airs preparatory to the opening
The Campaign Club was also on the platform, and
entertained with patriotic and humorous songs the
vast audience On the back OF the platform there
was displayed an excellent likeness Of General
Grant draped around with the Stars and Stripes.
Among the inscriptions were the following words
from General Grants letter Of acceptance
II elected to the ONCE OF President 1t will be my$
aim to administer all the laws In good faith, with
$pr0tection everywhere. U. 8. GRANT. {
Another inscription was:--
demand an unconditional surrender. s
Cornth-Richmond.
In the centre over General Grants likeness the
names "Griswold and Cornell" appeared in large
characters.
NITTATORY PROCEEDINGS.
Just before the commencement OF business Gene
raj Fremont appeared on the platform and was at
once recognized and welcomed with voclferous and
prolonged cheering.
and gentlemen. although the initiation Of the cali
for this meeting was held under the auspices Of the
Republican Union General Committee of New York
yet 1t was and Is desired that this meeting shall be
radical meeting OF every republican organization
that proposes this fall to support the republican
ticket, ITS platform and its candidates. (Cheers.)
have further to say that In consequence OF the
extra session Of Congress which met In Wash.
tngton yesterday several distinguished gen.
tlemen who had accepted invitations to speak
here tonight and who are members of this
body were to be in attendance, but have been com.
pelled from no fault of their or of ours to alb
sent themselves from tonight. You will, how
ever, be addressed by some of the most able and
eminent speakers In the land.
nate as chairman tonah that s emnent s,nEant nUml
and true and loyal republican, Marshal 10. Roberts.
REMARKS OF THE CHAIRMAN.
Mr. MARSHALL o. ROBERTS then came forward
amid loud p!audits and spoke as follows:-
YORK; thank you for the honor you have conferred
upon me in selecting me TO preside over your meet
to-day In cloudess sky, bringing together republi-
cans from the East and the West and from the
North and the South who will electrfy you with
their eloquence; and II at the close Of this great
meeting there shall be single enemy LEFT OF Grant
aud ColIax, Grswold and Cornell
70 For Iana him no "'m minstrel msT rap.ues swell
VICE PRESIDENTS AND SECRETARIES
list OF vice presidents aud secretaries was then
read and submitted and unanimously elected.
THE RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were then read and
adopted with accamation -
yHE UNION REPUBLICAN FLEoroRs
NEW YORK, IN MASS MEETING ASSEMBLED, SEND
s. Hs
Ssd chicago ths als, day q Max and
republican government and the only basis upon
which this country snd lasting and enduring pros
The personal qualities Of our candidate for the Pres
sucS a. 10 S. the Of the loyal peops
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n he ss 5s s s shs
ton YIN Se no les. =, "a for the w;om DO Of e
inspire no, only at home but among all the civilized nations
The Of Schuyler Cofs1 Of Indiana, n a fl. second
:sss iS ssss
soarss public questions, suacent guarantee q
a ne $ pn 70 tss s Ta
When weshea the politics. balance he will never be found
highest interests % the country. ' p.DD'.' -. w
sommendaton endorsement hands Read biz let.
% Of ssos G s1: his s s
Judge for yourseves Even vensl and partisan press
Rs naon and we viii u%
phsntiy elec.Ing him ner Governor q mis- state.
Cornell for Canal Alexander Bsrkey; for
's 81 e, sS s H A. ouns .ss sd & S &
men and and p :sessge with
Firmly believing that The success Of the republican ticket
% ssa " sHs S
Sr s q ss .na T%GR X. 70 State Of ss Empire
s. National national unity the sheet anchors
a '1S me either e viii
opposed scheme or mar n any
wise to weaken faith at home abroad in The
Forms Of rePudaion under ga.e may pre-.
stab al the national honor o. only 10 be advocated by ma.
tons and secsslonists who would
drsnched in frai.rnai blood '''''''
ssors he srmy and nsyv and their heroic comm.nasrs
who battles issdIies icd" have de"onstrsed % The
,hemseves Immortal honor to lie memory Of those Who
inde Of The nation they have saved. ''''' A'A
es,xsS MOp q % y $ the hss hail The glorious victories
sr % the @g
Into political grave that will again have resnvec
SPEECH or GENERAL FREMONT.
a.. Ine CuAiKsAN then Introduced General Fremont,
General FREaoNr. on coming forward was greeted
with q tremendous burst OF applsuse In which the
ladies joined by the waving OF handkerchieis. lie
LADIES AND CgNrrEMEN-I dd not expect the
pleasure OF meeting you here tonight. ! must say
to oil the subjects connected with this campaign 40
that arguments are hardly needed. Our meetings
now are held less for the discussion of these
anbects than for the exertions of personal In.
nuence on each other and TO strengthen the
convictions already formed and to stimulate TO
greater EFFORTS In our work. (Chceis) NV personal
relations Tor many years past both before and during
the war, were formed chiefly In connection with
western Observation-Disclosures which led me westward
Accordingly IL had been arranged thai such services
a. couid render should he given in the West
Hitherto the campaign has been conducted with a
eort OF silent energy That seems TO have been bor.
ruwed from the character OF our great leader
(cheers)-that has shown itself only In success
Uhecrs.) But understanding that the meeting here
tonight was 10 be representative one-that il was
called to draw together AMI give new expression 10
the republican feeling ald influence In the state,
but especially to reiierae to the country that we
rely with un6ounded confidence Ia our cause anu in
our leaders, Grant AMI Coliax. Enthusiastic
cheers)
sympathizing with all this have come 10 join Won
here tonight, but more listener than as speak
et However, in the lIttlc have TO say will refer