New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-25
MEETING 1T THE UNION LEAG UE.
RECEPTION OF MR.. CoLFAx.

RECEPTION OF MIX. COLFAA
A business meeting of the members Of the
Union League was held at their Clubhouse last
last evening Mr. John Jay presided. The meeting was
quite largely attended. Shortly after 1t was organ
lied the Hon. Schuyler Cofax entered the roo and was
received with loud and continued cheering After
few words OF introduction from Mr. Jay, Mr.. Colfax
thanked the company and alluded briefly TO the condi
ton OF the In few CONVERSATIONAL sentences
thus concluding 1 hayei spoken OF the Importance
OF this contest and the measureess value OF victory 10
the Republican party the party OF loyalty and peace
the party that seems under the providence Of God,
TO be Entrusted with the salvation Of the American
Union. When that victory is gained, feel sure that
traitors will to raise their voices In behalf OF the
Lost Cause" lApplause.I Victory Will rebuke them
and they will appeal to the very mountains TO them
from the popular wrath We have but motto in this
contest but watchword upon banner-and 1t is
that Loyalty shall govern what loyalty preserved"
lApplause Remember my friends. as illustrating tho
spirit Of the Rebellion, the inyecye that poured
upon the head Of the amented Lincoln Immediately after
the close OF the Yet, Notwithstanding when tho
battle over the loyal spirit that the battle.
strong the ballot with the strength OF war; wrote LIB
erty upon It's banners and inspired with the pat
osm and devotion, went on In Its conquess from victory
20 victory, overwhelming opposition and gaining new
honor and glory. Who're Liberty was inscribed.
have written the nobler motto" Loyalty and
justice to all who maintained the Union" We, who wage
this contest desire prescription persecution not
one word Of wrath not act Of vengeance We merely
want this Union TO be ruled by the who have shown
devotion TO the Union We want war, we want no
blood want no poverty We want no desolstion, we
want drafts want peace great applause and only
peace peace the North and in the South peace in tho
East and the West peace the White House, and no
more endless sessions OF Congress in expectation OF Pres
Dental violence Applause peace between Congress and
the Executive peace all over the land TO all the jewellers
Of the land. between the Atlantic and the Pacific with
peace extending its glorious vista. bringing with 10
stability, and with stability prosperity and with pros
perity, progress and with progress peace tAppausel
Gentlemen, say you, and feel that am invading no
confidence in doing So that have it from the lips OF
chief that when elected PresdentfOr feel that il has
been decreed that he will be President applausel no
matter what his administration may produce above all
things esewe shall have the strong arm or the Execn
tive, representing the will and majesty OF a mighty
people, declaring and nsurng TO every citizen, black or
white rich OF poor, be he humble exalted the safe
guard of the nation and protecting him from every
wrong with the shield of national strength. Great
applause He will American power for the protec
ton of the American people-to protect The American
Citizen in the savannahs OF the South well the
praries OF the West whether he stands by the Atlantic
that suges along the the Eastern coasts or by the Allan
lie that surrounds the foreign countries OF Europe.
that he may feel as 10 American citizenship like Paul felt
Sim sor ne ne WAS Remain etzen IGreat abpaass
Then we SHAH have no more war, no more dls
and the representatives OF the country. Every
dweler in the land will be protected-under
his vine and his fg-tree with no
traitor enemy TO modest make him afraid
the national honor will be defended the national faith
observed the laws of land will be obeyed. and from
these swiftly-comlng days OF peace our posterity,
blessed by our labors, and rich with all that have
sacrificed, will realize the most magnificent future that
opened TO people, and destiny eclpsng IN IL
grandeur its happiness ITS public prosperity and private
virtues all that lind written in the records OF the
fGreat applause.l
Mr. Colfsx was followed by the Hon. John A. Griswod
candidate for Governor. the Hon T. B. Wash
burne Of Illinois, Mr. Cahln OF Massachusetts,. and Mr.
starkweather OF Vermont, after which the Club pro
ceeded TO private business and adjourned.