The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-06

At the close OF this genteman's remarks brief adj
James B. Mcclellan ". 5. @of Of Indiana, and other
gentlemen, the speaking continuing until midnight
STAND NO. 6.
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Speeches OF Recorder Hackett and Il. RI.
Guilett.
Situate in prominent position In Irving place this
stand attracted large numbers from the immense
throng In Fourteenth street. The meeting was called
to order by Mr.. Dunlop. who appointed Recorder
Hackett as chairman.
SPEECH OF RECORDER HACKETT.
Recorder Hackett on coming forward was cor.
daily received. He said:-I thank you most cor
daily for the honor conferred upon me In being
called to preside over this meeting. We are met to
gether for the purpose Of ratfyine the nominations
made by the democratic party for President, Vice.
President and for the Governorship OF this State.
That the nominations which have been made by the
assembled wisdom OF the democratic party has met
with its appreciation needs no further assurance
stration In point Of numbers and In enthusiasm. l
propose fellow citizens; but briefly to engage
are better committed and to whose remarks espe-
cally invite your earnest attention. We are on the
eve or an important election-more important and
vital to the life OF the republic than any that has oc
perhaps uttered this sentiment on the occasion OF
every election but appeal to you fellow citizens,
II within your memory any greater occasCn mas az
to awaken apprehension as to the future. We have
but recently emerged from an internecne war SO
gigantic In proportions destructive In its effects
that the world has stood aghast and speculated
upon the fatal overthrow Of all republics.
That !, war Of sns om the e scs o
which this over-taxed community must bear the
burthen for years was with rs at the North only IN
lion against what the loyal republicans claim to be
the greatest wisest and best government on earth.
to hold in one indssolube Union the States whose
origin was conceived in hatred to tyranny and OPP
preston and that and that alone did appeal
to arms or the chances and eyentful changes OF
that war 1t Is useless for me to speak, but simply
sk to fix upon or ne e ais s,
save TO- put down an unholy rebellion.
menced IN the House OF Representatives when John
Quincy Adams, then member from Massachusetts,
Ing opposition to put down the right OF petition for
its practical abolition. From that moment up to the
ton, declared it extinct throughout the land the sub
ject never ceased to be agitated That proclamation
was ony as an %has o. -
party might do In case OF war-to cripple an enc
my. No person can at this time doubt the wisdom.
the policy OF that great act; but IL Is not true az
charged by the republican party that the democrats
at any time In favor OF the insttutxp all that
can properly be laid at their door is Vat they in
sisted that the rights OF the soutnerners IN that in
stution should 30 respected to the extent OF con-
sttutional protection. And now II is claimed by
has been q success, and that the only mpedi-
ment In the way Of the prosperity OF the whole
is the penicous counsels Of the democratic party,
which il leading to violence and bloodshed at the
South, and with its success will lead to second re-
reflect for q moment The country Is now bur-
dened with taxation OF between two and three
ssaoe o. Se a
the past year some sixty Millions and we feel the
pressure Of taxation In Its nest odious forms
advanced rate Of the necessities OF life.
and the man OF moderate means crippled from the
lie expenditures, the reduction OF the war debt the
removal Of portion OF our takers under the exac-
,ion q which We were groanins nu. have these %
democrats are charged with having caused this
debt. Let to this arraignment the debt orgi
republican President and was carried on by him and
. republican Congress. The expenditures that
contracts that were made for war appliances were
made by republican 0fIiceholders, and were gwen to
whommos i,SS out 70 pepaecsn asvortes.
tractors Look around you and reflect who. in this
great city, made money by the war; Was II demo-
shall o. Roberts, Jay Cooke Co. and others OF that
class. Look at their returns OF incomes since the
change. who does not know that the most mon
strous swindles were perpetrated upon the govern
ment BY those who were employed BY republican
ment has been administered by republicans. and
whatever frauds have been committed, whatever
debts incurred, the republican party Is alone and
directly chargeable, for they were In power had and
exercised that power. ] regret TO say, gentlemen.
that cannot claim for the democratic party what Is
always claimed by republlcans-entirc honesty. In
tegrty and truly loyal to the best government under
the celestial canopy; but tins l DO claim: that
within the past eight years II any money
has been stolen from the government or
the rights OF the whole people abused, it is
properly chargeabe upon the republican party, the
men to whom the destnes OF the country have been
improperly connded. We are here tonight for the
Seymour, our standard bearer I need not allude.
need no tribute At my hands. No better ncininaton
rise and vet on the 80 q November next viii
the entire unanimous vote of the demo-
cratic party. And now word as 10 the
republican nominee, General Grant. have known
him for about eighteen years, and can but speak
well OF him as man. Nothing could induce me at
any time, upon any occasion, to speak OF political
antagonist except In terms or respect. and the man
who descends to personal abuse and low scurrity In
speaking OF another whose only fault may be that he
is In political antagonisn deserves and has my pro-
found contempt. I truly think that General Grant
deserves the appreciation OF every riehtminded
man for the fact alone that II was under
his guidance as Commander-in-Chief that the
rebels finally laid down their arms. Various
volunteered TO show that General Grant is not de-
serving OF the military reputation with which he -
generally accredited, OF such matters am unable
to Judge; but would not take from him one laurel
which think he has justly earned; for, under MS
sway, peace followed long and dubious siriie:
But, with this imperfect tribute to the greatness OF
General Grant a. military chief ! would ask what
there Is about him, pertaining TO his character ante
cedents and education which should entiile nim ~
your voesS II he has fought and conquered nas e hot
been rewarded From private IRE ss n
his vaor and success prefermenf attended nni' ann
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