New-York tribune., 1868-05-28

AND MAJOR HAGGERTY.
AT an early hour last night, long before tha
fixed for the opening of the great ratification meeting
crowds began to flock toward Cooper Institute to parc
pate in the ceremonies OF the evening and at u ococl
the large hall filled, and the broad expanse IN Iron
Of the building Oveuun with people The air was danll
and chilly the stars were invisible and the heavy mist
driven by light westerly breeze, dmmed the radanc'
Of the street lamps made an extraforaneous sQourI
decidedly uncomfortable; yet the people who could no
gain an entrance into the hall showed but little anxiety
TO leave the spot and other crowds came roopng In
until by the light Of mnumerabe rockets blazing the
Tay hTongh tRe mury air leaving long, showery trains
of fire behind them, and by the glare OF the calcium re
Electors, an army seemed TO have gathered there.
The large hall OF the Institute was literally jammed
and presented rarely equaed for brliancy and
he Every available inch OF snace on wall and ceiling
covered with flags of all sizes gracefully arranged
Flags afOat, flags pendent flags tasefnly festooned
oTnameuted every Of the pillars which support tt
ceiling Of the immense room, and at regular intervals
were hung banners bearing each the name OF state ana
its cOatofarms High over the platform hung scroll
with the memorable words OF the great captain,
demand an unconditional surrender" and underneath
the names COrinth, Richmond never 10 be forgotten
without thrill Of emotion as long as there remains al
American citizen with heart In his bosom
Beneath this legend and draped In the National coors
deftly arranged was splendid likeness OF Grant; aud
over the speakers desk arch OF gasets forming the
names Of the Republican nominees, Grant ana C0ydr
To the left of the platform the celebrated expression
"IU Jight ont on his line u II takes an Sammer y
so indicative of the bulldog pertnaclty Of It's author
expression already sterc0yped and destined 10 hod
place in our Dictionary oi Quotations Tor all time 10
come.
ON the right of the platform the historic phrase,
ave propose 10 more the eHcmys trOrkS, which sur
mounted the names of Fort DOneisOn, PitsbD Land
hig. Shiloh" Under the light OF hundreds Of gasJets
these decorations showed TO the best adyaniage ana
elected the warmest encomums Of the audience, among
whom, despite the inclemcncy OF the weather, were
of ladies' An excellent band Of musicians varied
the exercises OF the evening" their performances being
frequently applauded.
At the hour, appointed the Hon Charlesl Spencer
President Of the Grant and C0fax Central Campaign
Club, opened the proceedings with the following re-
marks:
REPUBLICAN LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: -Four years ago
] stood where now stand, then, now, hOuOred Dy
election 10 the Presidency OF this Club to initiate the pro-
ceedlngs Of great meeting within these walls TO raiy
the nominations OF the National Union Republican Con
yention held at baltimore How faithfully, how ear
nesty how efficiently this Club aided IN the Presidential
contest Of 1864 the history of that contest VIII show We
tory attended our eagles then hut assassination removed
from Time 10 Eternity beloved Abraham Lincoln, and
h namOusy betrayed the party that elected
him. and his country aud has robbed US OF the legitimate
fiuts Of Now meet again, res0utc, de-
termined, confident, To fight the fight over. To
night We meet 10 muiy the nominations Tor
platform Of the National Union Republican Convention
held at Chicago. Wemec raufy the nomination for the
Captain OF the wordthe brave, the wise, the prudeut
hero and patriot ULYSSES GRANT OF the United states OF
America He has written with his sword many rerg many
bright honorable, glorious pages IN his cOutrys history
lie has stricken down the hydra Of Rebellion, aud has
serve that peace With him In the Presidential chair
need fear neither enemies abroad nor traitors at
at donaldson and Nicksbufg. lie WIZ successfully
move upon the works OF our political opponents next
November He dictated terms of surrender 10 Lee at
AppomattoX lie VIII dictate terms oi surrender 10 te
Democratic party IN this Presidential contest care
not by whom they are commanded. We meet To rauIy
the nomination for the NccPrcsdency Of the fayOrte ~
the Great Westthc friend OF Ineou-the accompiishcd
statesman, the welprOved. the faithful the experienced
the reliable, bCu lEE CoLfAA oi Indiana He u no liehe
diet Arnold Judas lscagiOt John Tyler, Andrew
johnson. Nominated amid storm Uf Wild enthu
sasm, every Republican IN the country knows that he Is
worthy OF the most perfect confidence that no teDpa
ton instrumentaltty can make traitor Of hl, but
that he viii cling to his party ana s pncplcs whe NE
aud last We meet 10 Iatiy the bTCf clear, sub
line platform upon NhICn the 'heaSo convention has
placed these candidates. That platform repudaeS rcpu
diauOu. The Republican party has saved the natlohs
life q eiH Hoto sdse ne nali0ns honor Inc ph,IHsm "a
commeBds gradual redemption OF the pab1 aso.; ana anu
The reduction OF the rnls OF ~ b stts
lately In rebellion upon the basis Of equal Justice and
equal political rights 10 all loyal men OF whatever
of Andrew johnson for high crimes aud misdcneanors'
which declares hun guilty. indorses the loyal iait
feet condemns the action uf the scven Senators elected
by Republican votes, VINO IN the hour Of peru aud hM
tried before the great tribunal OF the people, and TIE
time of their trial sooner or later cH come tty VIII ma
that verdict OF guilty will be pronounced upon ~eM'
and that without any recommendation 10 mercy. The
platform declares for the principle of protection 'o aiu
rallied citizens Wherever they are the HaS :" our
country II them and guards them IL advocates
the recognition Of reconstructed Rebels - soon az th'
interests Of loyalty and Of the state VIII permit III re
tnCmbers and acknowledge the nr-tmahle claims upon
"A grateful country OF the Union soldiers aud sailors VINO
and children 0f those who fell IL a1yOc, YES economy ia
lie administration OF the Government" Ut ympl-
thi,cs with al Oppressed peope s,fussng iol 'n, @
declaration OF independence should he applied TO eNry
inch Of American soil These are 0ur saAdat's, thls
platform the Union Republican party ot THIS country
viii Tiunph-W triumph over l!s opb.ncns ots,us i i,S
organization and over al recroants and traitors WITHIN H.
lApplause.l Observation-Disclosures,
Rsa That We bssy r,r nominations Of The National Re
publican Chicago that n lys Grant We hail hs
great oll unssh pair"' 1ul protrhl 'u-n .Do'f l.te
wisdom l The co1nip 'seB through 'he l'Is o '1e
Cor W recognize eIprneHeei and upright champion Of
@ @ 10 sectioa or past political relationship.
That the recousucon of the .r states the basis Of
,i "a ace Tor ali los neH viii peace prosperity
hat should be earned ioF"Ard with energy to
ReJ That cordially approve the policy Of paving The public
debt according TO ihg '.i Az. He % % OF y, M % tn .s. ns,I he
d That the tights fuaturaled Americans foreign eouae'
az, m sacred as those that the Adnr
sustain and protect the one Win 'he same resolution ad h
Fosed That Notwithstanding the enthusiasts satisfaction win
heh the u Grant and CoaI have 9rta received W s
generally is indispensable thu all those sho b.
The speedy restoration OF harmony aud prosperity throughout ls
el.. at polls; that enthusiasm must not he allowed TO %
& c srSr work dnrng the campaign signal
ine 81 @ % and he patnoe soandness Of our pIucpr
ReS ,t f,e security eIes eao before available vos
ESSd That We opposing os, men and only thge
Who refused give dollar 70 the do.enmFut m the ho"
extremity whose ast nstoaa usnee wa. aat we & We. oI
existence vas hIlre and sb9s nsE lp ~ ho,S Of I
Ded man
SPEECH or GEN. COCHRANE. -
Gen JOHN COCHRASE the first speaker. lie sild
that tbe proceedings Of the Convention at Chicago had
beer marked by the greatest unanimity, and aholgh
the NewYork delegation had proposed us Their iaVme
candidate Gov. FentOn, they were amply grited at the
selection of Schuyler COaI for the NcePresdeney lie
exborted the Republican party to go forward with It's
banners uprased TO support for the post he was 50
wortlIy lifted TO fll Ulysses r. Grant Loud
cheersI The speaker predicted for the party, with
such names as Grant and Colfax for Its batt.cry'
uh success al the coming contest at the baOtb0x rs
would glndde the spirits OF the departed braves VINO
die1 maj the principles we advocate might triumph
reat cheers sueI victory is needed 10 cleanse the
nstion nm all It's borders, from the disgrace cast upon ~
L. recrcont Senators unjust verdict, as well as OF
~ ,raachsvy OF President who, notwithstanding his
'nt er they had failed TO remove. lGreat appauseJ
remarks the Grant and COlfax