The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-31
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Demonstration ut the Cooper
Institute.
THE FINALE OF THE CANVASS.
Speeches Of General Sickles, John 4. Criswold,
10. Putlam, 3. Delafisld Smith, Noses
b. Gfinnell General Leo and
Miss Major Walker.
THE BOYS IN BLUE ON THE MARCH

THE BOYS In BLUE ON THE MARCH
An immense and enthusiastic concourse OF citi-
1ens assembled within and without the Cooper Insti
tho last evening" the occasion being JOINT demon
strati0n by the Grant and C0lfax Club, the Union
Republican Presidential Campaign Club and the
0riswOd and Cornell Club. The interior OF the large
hall presented such scene as has not been wit
messed ct any previous meeting Of the campaign, an
attractive feature Of the assemblage being the pre-
Dence OF large number Of ladies'. Never before,
excepting perhaps, the Grant demonstration OF the
fail OF 1867, was SO large concourse. assembled In
the building, and the scene outside fully equal IN
point Of numbers and attractveness. The display Of
fireworks on Ast0r place was one Of the finest Of the
whole campaign, embracing q number OF fixed
pieces, representing patriotic themes and subjects,
while rockets and Roman candles were discharged
in volleys. Several handsomely decorated platforms
had also been erected on Eighth street, from which
number Of speakers addressed the various audi
ences assembled around them.
At precisely balf-past seven O'Clock Charles $.
Spencer appeared on the stage inside the hall, ac
cOmpaned by Rufus +. Andrews these gentlemen
being Presidents or the Union Republican and the
Grant and C0lfax Clubs respectively. After the rem
derlng OF some music by the band
Mr.. ANDREWS called the meeting to order and
stated that this the last OF series OF meet.n g
which had transpired in this Institute until on Tues
day evening next they announced, from telegraphic
dispatches received by the operators this plat
form, the election OF Grant and Coliax and Griswold
and Cornell. He was happy to be able 10 say that
al the speakers who had been announced to speak
were present. excepting the oneiegged hero OF Get
tysburg, and he would be here, but he might be
what late in arriving.
vOlcE-"Three cheers for General Sickles,n and
the suggestion was heartily responded to.
WILLIAM ROSS WALLACE was then introduced and
rected an original " Patriotic Hymn,n which was
magnificent basket Of choice flowers was placed
Oh the desk which emitted the most delicious odors
Il was subsequently ECU presented by Mr. Spencer IN
next Governor Of state or New York. to carry 1t
y Ills wife," Cheer upon cheer followed this happy
REMARKS OF =. DELAFIELD SMITH.
Mr.. 3. DELAFIELD SMITH was introduced and ar
Iaigned the democratic party Of the present day for
Its dislOyalty to the country. That organization,
started BY Jefferson and jackson, was III favor OF
equal rights, disc0untenanced oppression, was op-
democratic party shouted "consttution, constitn-
tl0n,n till some good men were tired OF the word.
nation; the nation made the constitution, and by the
blood OF her sons 1t had been defended, purified and
perpetuated in spite Of treason in the South and
defined the duties Of the Executive as marked ont in
she constitution, and said that when General Grant
% enforce against the VIII OF the people he proved
himself better constit utonal lawyer than Andrew
s T. OF Hereto
democratic theories and pretens0ns as to the power
Of the President or the supreme Court over the
rebel communities. Jurisdiction over the rebel
States was IN the American people, to be exercised
through the American Congress. The military
preoedent in the treatent OF our government Of the
conquered Mexican territory. He maintained that
the laws OF recOnstrucron were not unconstitutional
nor void but they were founded upon the very rock of
the constitution. and from that Gibraltar statesmen
should defend them. The American people would
forgive the southern rebels, but they would never
submit to be subjugated and dominated over by
them. Inc republican party had saved the nation
from ths incsndars e the SOUTH and wit, with the
ssss circles oa s 'S % As vs ea a'
sse little Monitor that watched at Hampton Roads
and commission the builder of that little Monitor
a. Its captain-applarselIanc i i near the
cal craft that comes sailing up the river. aughter
In conc usion the speaker called upon the Empire
OF republican States onward for Grant, Colfax and
Grlswvld. Let US lave peace-pcace to the ashes
Of our honored dead; peace TO the pensloned widow
the south herself; peace to commerce.; peace TO
Industry and then we wish with all our hearts the
sweet peace OF home to Holman, Seymour and
Blair (Cheers.)
JAMES o. PUTNAM. Of Buffalo, was introduced by
So Ss ps, w,a iew a
dress proceeded to say that in the history Of the
world the great harvests Of progressive ideas had 10
rlpen slowly; civilization Itself might be said To be
century plant. so slow was Its towering and full de-
velopent; but the century plant OF liberty had now
To- ne disc1sson Of the political issues OF the .ay
he said n the democratic party, with Its pre-
sent spirit and purposes, could best take care
the Interests OF this country, and II in years that
were past 1t had proved itself the friend OF freedom
and the peace OF the world, then let us open our
but il the republican party alone had preserved and
sustained the life and honor Of the ma ion then let
Che people unite and sw, ar anew allegiance 10 that
party oil union. peace and honor.
During the delivery Of Mr.. Putnam's remarks
John A. Griswold took scat upon the platform and
AMI handkerchiefs, followed by music from the
band.
REMARKS OF MOSES II. GRINNELL
Mr.. SPENCER, IN introducing Mr.. Moses n. Grin
NELL sad that he Of the last few relics OF the
golden age OF the knickerbockers.
Mr.. GRINNEfL sald:--Ladies and gentemen--The
honor that has been conferred upon me by the gen.
neman who mas Just addressed YOU am undeserv-
All y workInrman 10 nrinr about result winch a.
. workingnan feel Will bring to him prosperity,
happiness and peace. tApplalsel have entered
motive simply to save my country from an Internal
disgrace. Isenewed applause.) ! have done no
meni should do to save this great and glorious coan.
try nom the hands Of copperheadism aud rebelism.
(Cneers.l ask nothing more. u my days are 10 DC
short only ask that may live TO see the sun rise
GA Wednesday morning next when ! can hold In
my hand the paper which shall announce TO
me and to the whole Of the Uuited states
arc elected. loud cheers.l Then II my end Is 10
como shall go down with peace upon my mind.
believing that tranquility and prosperity Will re-
man with those who are LETT behind me- have
only one more word to say. In our hands, gentle
meii II we do our duty, feel and believe the des-
tnes to-day Of this country rest and woe be to the
man who feels on Tuesday morning that he has not
time to cast hls vote for the ticket which will re-
dound to the glory, 70 inc credit ana to the pros
hand we have payment In gold and silver and on
the other hand we have Reputation. Ia there q
man here VINO will weigh IN the balances these two
questions land can vote for the ticket which is
headed by seymour and Bsirs personally have
moi one word to say against the two men, knowing
them well a. do for twenty years; but by the
Eternal God, my right hand will come from my body
sooner than would sacrifice my principles to vote