Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
Grant IN New York.

NEW YORK January ISL, 4eee
SIB At public meeting at the Cooper Institute,
in this city, held on the evening Of December 4th,
1853, attended by vast number of our recognized
thinking people, and visited by throng unable to
gain admittanee, sufficiently numerous to fill five
times the space Of the large hall in that building
General ULYSSES GRANT wac placed in nonni-
nation as the candidate Of the people, irrespective
of party for the Office Of President of the United
States.
The multitude who participated in this move
ment were assisted by officers, Vice Presidents and
Secretaries; citizens drawn from every business,
profession and pursuit; belonging to class not
usually found at political gatherings, and represent
ing the industry, property and intelligence OF this
great citv to degree unknown IN any previous In
stance, OF public meeting convened for like pur-
poee Indeed, it appeared as if the people sick
ened with politics and politicians and anxious alone
for the prosperity Of the country and the pepetuity
of the Union, had met in their might and taken ins
to their own hands the business of declaring IN ad-
vance of political conventions who should be their
next Chief Magistrate and ruler. 1t may also be
remarked, that while ignoring politicians, they ike
wise ignored 'party platforms the expedient OF
politicians and determined to present the name Of
That man for President whose past services TO our
country give assurance that be is equally entitled
to confidence whether occupying q civil office or
leading our armies to victory.
To efTectuate this purpose, and to further IN all
proper ways, the nomination of General Grant, the
undersigned committee suanatng from that meet
ing were appointed, in the belief that by commu-
nicating the views and actions Of that vast assem-
blsge TO their fellow countryIn men in ali parts OF
the Union il would stimulate others, controlled by
ike desres 10 break from the lead of the mere po-
iitcal traders who have long held the people in
hcaslaga and, - lbusino-s men, and lovers OF our
country, meet together in their various villages,
towns and cities and with one voice announce az
their common choice for President the name Of
General Ulysses s. Grant.
II Is for this object we address you entertaining
the hope that You viii ut once take measures to-
wards bringing about public meeting IN your lo-
caity called BY men Of business and all true citi-
Gems who, regardless Of party, and seeking alone
the prosperity of our country are willing TO forget
political strife and Join hands in united effort
TO place in the Presidential Office the man who, OF
all others named for that high position, is emPhati-
cally the choice Of the Psopse.
Knowing that you will, in a matter so vitality al
fectng the future prosperity Of our country DO gov
erned by like motives as controlled us in entering
upon this movement and that your position in the
community will enable you to shape If not lead,
public opinion in your locality, we trust, that on
receipt Of this after conference with your neigh
bors you will st once issue call for public meet
ing, irrespective of party for the nomination OF
General rsnt as the choice Of the people for Presi-
dent of the United States.
We VIII be much pleased to hear your views,
and be informed Of the state Of the public mind In
your district, respectin this movement
All communications may De addressed to Henry
Hilton, Chairman Of the Executive Committee, No
262, Broadway, New York.
Very respectfully yours,
ALEXANDER T. STEWART,