New-York tribune., 1868-07-29

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THE CAMPAIGN
REPUBLICAN ToRCH-LIGHT PROCESSION.
BUFFALO, July 2S.-Tho first tOrch-hght pro-
cession OF the campaign took place in this city tonight
About two hundred and fifty OF the Grant and COfax
Clubs paraded the streets with torches lights transpar
encies, and music.
REPUBLICAN RATIFICATION MEETING IN HOBO
KEN.
Anenthusiastic and crowded ratification meet
ing was held last evening under auspices Of tho Grant
aud Cofax Club Of Hobokcn In the gardens OF the Otto
Cottage. grounds illuminated by colored Ian
suspended from the trees while tho platform was
lighted by mnumerable gas jets Will the people were
assembling a band played light sparkling airs, and
the music much appreciated, particularly Oy the
German portion OF tho assemblage. who turned out
In great numbers Mr. b. f. Hart, tho President. call
ing the meeting order. said that the Club had invited
the Republicans OF IIobokcu TO meet them for the pur-
pose Of ratfiug the action OF the National Republican
Convention which lately met IN Chicago, ana also
Of the state Of SewJersey. Ho remarked that
Gen. Grant, who was the hrst captain OF te
bsory, HST With wsn Ls sword vaS P'Wit hum in Inc
Presidential chair radical for the right against the
posety 'o Tho Noble % SON Of tho Vest the able states
nn ~ ana Pap p.f hy lie SPOKE | of Mr john Bar
the Republican candidate for Governor a OF ripe
by Bgy''I All anu msn. and one who came forward
in the hour OF the nations trouble aud offered
the Republican platform, brief, plain aud sound One
which demands the full payment OF the National deDI
economy IN the administration of the Government II
ssains ne reo@ns,cii3n measures ~ Of Congress II
the occasion were read and adopted. after which MI
John Banyard came forward aud reoited the following
Gr,Sr Lind heaven II We prayed
Wien foul mouth Treason Tsn,ei.
"E.NT % % s'as an ana i be our ,l e@an,fy % ~ saved
cS.2P 0%5 P5si isi i,sa sa' sn"s .a5S,r SaIslgS payer
Por Which our soul ha, painted
Then prayer Is doubly RGASrED
After the President had concluded bis remarks It was
plain he that there a number Of Oaers and
buffers who intent disturbing the meeting
They yelled aud hooted IKE pack OF hyenas ana OF
course there were few II any policemen 20 interfere
Gen. John J. Foster OF Newark the first speaker
Who addressed tho meeting. lie congratulated tho
assembly Of ladies and gentlemen entering ths cam;
paiEn which the same ght they had Deeh cnsaSeu
Julius Cesar bNi slavery left legacy OF preudlces
to which Democrats pay more heed than to patriotism
who was interrupting him. lie said fhoar calf in
the distance presume he came here 70 represent the
Democratic party but they VIII all bawl worse next No
yember" lie did not come here to preach TO the righteous
alone, ho wished sinners to hear him. that they might re-
Mr.. A. 1inney OF New-York addressed the meet
ing great length the issues Of the present contest lie
informed the oafers who hung on the outskirts that ne
had addressed 10000 rebels In savannah Ca Not one Oh
suited nor should be. This pointed admonition had
the desired effect. and he proceeded with little any IA
his Remarks were frequently applauded. The Grant and
Colfax Club OF Jersey CITY attended the meeting in
ns G2ay splendid 'i'' CUB sang inc '"0'u u DA''
METROPOLITAN DEMOCRATIC CLUB:
A meeting was held, last evening, III Union
square, under the auspices OIL te m @ hrf
remarks declared his determination to support energet
I 90 fsfug flq
formed amid great enthusiasm The banner Is Oh re-
portraits OF seymour aud Blair An ode enlo,
sstio Of the principles OF Democracy. composed
FeRaTd Re%SSf Of oGSSman eS SuO WAS WAS introduced
and said that the banner that had been unfured was he
symbol not OF war and devastation but OF peace ana
reconciliation Recently there had been too muGh OF
war too much OF devastation and, he would add ltle
friendly feelings and would be anxious to serve
him but no thought that there we're white men
in the United states who had claims which
Congress was bound to recognize. The speaker IN
conclusion contrasted the platforms ana Sandldates
OF tho Democratic and Republican parties Inc ron o.
Cox was the next speaker, and made Characteristic
address In which he claimed that the Democrhuo parry
monopoLed the virtue and patriotism OF the country,
Mr. C. Warfeld followed, and told number OF luhny
stories Of them having any point IN partcuar D'
which yielded his audience much harmless amusement
subsequently addresses were made by other speakers
after which the meeting adjourned, cheering lor seymour
aud Blair.
TENTH WARD GRANT AND COLFAX CLUB.
A meeting was held last evening IN the
| Tenth Ward 10 form German Grant ana COHax cam
L
mttee on Organization and many citizens OF that Ward
Some gentlemen In sympathy with the s0called Cenra
Comnlttee objected TO this proceeding on account OF
It's beng irregular They insisted that club Tor Grant
and Cofax being already in existence in that Ward the
upon which Violent debate arose. They were told that
ast wear this very Central Committee and It's adherent
had voted the Democratic ticket that they had tramped
upon true and good Republicans aud that by Their efforts
the Democracy had gained its 6OOO majority Inc times
had changed now; they welcome, they wanted 70
be again Republicans but they must not attempt 10 rule
where they had ruined they must show signs OF repent
ance No organzatian perfected when our reporter
! left.
GRANT AND COLFAX CAMPAIGN CLUB or THE
NINETEENTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.
The Grant and ColfaX Campaign Club of the
Nlnateenth Assembly District held spirited meeting,
ast evening at the Union League Hall, Tenth and
One.hundred and. .hftysiIth-st Luther Horton, esq,
President OF the Club occupied the chair aud Mr. Greene
acted as Secretary Addresses were made by mr Horton
and Messrs H. Greene, John MeMullen, capt FrlsOle
David Clark and others, all breathing unnnchng loyalty
and thorough determination 10 secure ny the election
of oya men 10 the head Of the Government the results
which they had hoped obtain by the stern arbitration
OF war This is working ciuD ana wiz give soou Ac
count OF itself IN the coming campaigh'
THE REPUBLICAN GENERAL COMMITTEE.
The Republican General Committee met al
,hsr on The corner Of Broadway and Twenty SEQ
ond A. Iast eyening with Gen coohrane IN the char
After Tho names OF the suboomnltees we're anhouhceu
- wa. decided TO hold grand ratification lneetlhg ehe
ths AcaSemy OF Music or at Cooper Institute early
~ umante,,her TGe Chair authorised " oommuhlcst