The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-02-18

Of nags and slreames On the left Of the platform
absautfuiy painted canvas with the motto
FORT 6oNEfsoN FEsfsrxaY t. isss
No terms except unconditional and Immediate
surrender can be accepted ] propose TO move
4 immediately on your works. u. s. GRANT.
In the centre large painting, representing the
interview between Generals Grant and Lee at the time
s the surrender of the latter At Appomaox Court House
GYans represented seated table q large
~ the other end Of the table is Lee presenting
his sword 10 the victor In the bordering Of the picture
wore the words Of Grant I've want peace. Lay down
your arms and return to your homes" On the ieft
Aeneath. were the words, "Appomattox Court House.
On side was the OF the surrender April 1885,
On the right Of the largo painting surrounded BY the
Glars and stripes, the motto:-
UNION AND VICTORY.
Beyond again q cartoon Of liberty browning Gen.
srai Grant with myrtle garland OF freedom.
The proceedings opened by the Union Gies Club
tsging "The Battle Cry of Freedom" accompanied oy
enc music OF splendid band Tho singing struck
chord Of enthusiasm which had It's the audience
1oning in the chorus.
Mr.. RUFUS NJ ANDREWS President OF the Central Grant
Club formally opened the business He said they had
met to celebrate thecapure Of Fort -lcheers-
great victory OF the for suppression of
commander, Ulysses s Grant, who achieved that and
Abe other grea, that brought US peace ZAP.
pause Mr. Andrews then proposed IS chairman Of the
meeting James H. Bailey; This announcement was re-
eeived with applause, and Mr.. Bailey then introduced
REMARKS TIRE PRESIDENT.
Mr. Bailey then came forward and said the occasion
which called them together could be appreciated
they carried their thoughts back the time from
which this anniversary dstsd-sx years ago In 1862
sho country Vas in state Of dependency after
abe battle or Bull Run, when the young rushed
ward ready to sacrifice their vesn tho defence Of their
country. They would remember how ngoriously those
young men were permitted to lie the banks OF the
Potomac for SIX long months, because they had
esder was 81 that crisis aud IL was when men wore
beginning experience that OF heart which WAS
always The result OF hope deferred On Sunday afternoon
they oil remembered IL well; then came the glorious
sidinRs OF the great land from that
moment tho name Of the young and comparatively
known soldier Of Illinois enshrned in the hearts OF
his countrymen. Cheers Unconditional surrender
the magic words which he addressed his enemy
70 crush and bring TO close the fearful rebellion, sgn
tying tho grand material with which no proposed to tear
down the opposition the Union and the great
brought TO bear to ranpe nron the rebellion lCheers
history OF tho war as the mighty tex, word and there
after tho guns OF our brave soldiers were no longer
charged with SUGAR plums but with slannch bullets,
and they decidedly meant business. The victory
Of Fort Donelson OF the great
sss victories Of the war and revealed 20
country had confidence in its brave leader OF the
armies. From that time there a combination OF
Tho republic of America win contradict the
Old expression that republics are ungrateful. From
ovaions I'll the day the people have by overwhelming
Uajorties elected him to the Executive chair AZ
foresight and that marked his conduct of
- armies Of the Union II may he that from the day
Y Va Gran. Is elected the occupation OF the tribe
u politicians VIII be done away with. And
VI. IN General Grant Grant takes his seat in the
bAe House the 4th Of March next there viii then be
an ry sevon States In the Union in full communion
N Vi the Uuion-tcheen)-with governments republican
fact we'll In form, and recognizing tho rights Of
~ Tive peoplo within their borders, whatever may be
sha condition. obliteratng caste and recognizing the
vel 10 Of all and giving all fair chance the
sfi fe (Appause) And when that time comes tho
Affairs and leaving the TO take care OF
sous Try Ia Ia the hands Of wse faithful, able and
pasri ssc President tApplaose.)
PRESIDENTS s.cRErARss
n. A. J. DIrrKSroxrEs then road list OF vice presi-
ss1is and secretaries, which, being submitted to the
neea az, unanimously adopted.
REsoIUroNs
The following resolutions next read by General
AprHu and adopted with cheers
Resc ved, That the day we ceebYate-the anniversary
OF The capture Of Fort Doneson--will be
bered the loyal people Of this nation the ss great
triumph Of the overthrow rebellion and the
ifc Of republic; tina, hearts beat to-day
with TIA patriotic forvor and enthusiasm with which
oop,rw tint Fert Douson bad surrendered to cenea
,irant an, the bravo soldiers under his command.
Resolv, d, That grateful people viii ever honor and
cherish memory Of those who sacrificed their lives
achieve this sigma success Of our arms and with
hea rts and patriotic affection thoss VINO i've 10
enjoy the success which this victory inaugurated
Resolved That this Is fitting occasion 70 renew our
thanks 10 the brave officers soldiers and sailors OF
The army ~ navy who perslsteny battled for tho
e Of the Wernmsn; and the restoration OF snion and
peace -
Resolved That ve bat give oppression TO the nnivsr-
sal sentiment OF tos loyal people OF the country when
We declare III tae hero OF Fort Donelson and she lead
OF arrni Co. Senore " Grant snail Dc elevated
40 the hignest Office In the nations gin.
She tn, played patriotic air which was loudly
appsuded Va II In the order OF proceedings was
Grant campas N song air OF "weaVsg VI the
GREEN The ng wss received with great enthusasm,
cyerv time Gran name came In being loudly apparded
me song had I'd be repeated In response TO unanimous
cries OF epcora clappug OF hands and calls for cLeers
Tor tho ''big sing " -
General Rongs, ISGERsolI, OF Illinois the pext
,neaNsr He raid be not very well acquainted with
,se poltics OF Nes York, but be would tell them
,he ssocle Of lin, thought and felt The people OF
say that In cry Is the breath OF lie IN the re-
publican party and that. the party never met with
ysc,oyy except it VI, In a battle for the right tAp-
pause Fo Donel ,on was net me only victory fought
In Thai direction II 40 people knew that there
meaning in parchmer battles. The people recognized
that the rebellion va STAKEHOLDER with musset IN
mis- hands The cons iance Of tho people va opposed
% slavery. It WAS question o. time Tee south
know IL and 70 prssa rve slavery they turned their
arms agsns, tho ropubr IL took two years before We
.sre awaicnec 10 the q, act that ,bs war slave
Eoiers' "a, rhsn tho soldier. recognizing the grand
idea went 20 the field 10 put down the rebellion and
slavery z, the same time ioa sass US 'ops ss ara we
what else3 The democu tic party Yes; what else
gbe preIudices the worls We gained the day but
ssadIcaled from no soil 81 tho Union, must have
failed on TIA let Of Jaa nary whom the procla
,sre from that mo uen. IL took long time
40 convince Us that black had not only right to
eight for his own eedom, "a % save the Union. But
ana principle that foar slions OF slaves had the
right 20 defend thel nseves TO preserve the Union
was at length recoepL ed, and from thar moment the
hopes ~ tbe glayehok icrs wsN down. And the
xorl OF reeopsiructou boaore aud II the black
had right 70 uso ne MiN so restore tne Union
surely he had right TO pe ne oAmot Ia tne WORK OF
reconstruction Applsus y ~ oehevea thm r1an
blaox outside and white sac y ueusf hfn the nan
mo 10 uh,ts o,,ade and bL ok tnsde. The black
superior 70 any white rnaa W. Saunc. ivy N,'nos'
M ssay "A ag.,n II would AXE more than hissng 70
ave ~, a. ram defeat Cheers asd laugh
teri said, and repeat u In "o,us sna ntues IoI-
lows 10 wtt--Tha. am superior " WIG nexrV spo csn
make my ying without stealing iron sne bsgro-lap-
plauRe and cheers with cfics Of ttVooo l-snuahy msn
that cannot dc 30 is inferior TO ,b, negro Applause