New-York tribune., 1872-09-03

THE LATTER HAS THE LARGER AUDIENCE
AND DELIVERS AN ABLE ADDRESS
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE THBUNEl
PORTLAND Sept. 2.-The combat deepens
and both parties are doing their level best with the
rpeons AZ hand base trick of the GRANTEES was un-
earthed tonight circular, purportng to be III inc III
terest Of the Democracy has been sent out u'Ai.e
hogns appointments Democratic speakers 10 co'o
apnoyance and disappointment for the people ~ sHO"'
The desperate straits TO which the opposiIion -
and will help the Liberal cause IN the enu' hN" 1T
,Dgs were held here tonight The Grant hepupli-
sars occupied Fluent Han, which holds about
100 people, and addressed by Gov
uoyvley The hall well nlled, ana the speech
one OF the best that side for some time Ihcy had
engaged the only music in the CITY, and hoped to draw
away from the great City Hall meeting. where the
liberals we're to addressed by the Hon. f. Cary OF
Ohio but the tide turned the street, and Gen.
CarV addressed one Of tho largest audiences Of the
campaign The great hall full and the occasion as
sprted as was witnessed. Several Greeley clubs
were out and had brilliant tOrchlight procession.
Gen. Cary said that the real contest was between
constitutional government and military despousm;
that dsntegraon OF the Union had been prevented Dy
war and that consolidation was now the peril 10 DC
avoided The ship Of State had avoided soyla and was
approaching Charybds 1t was no marvel that INC Oao
met of Lincoln the majority of the war Governors VINO
summoned the hosts the battlefield against SECESSION
The Senators who were the Republican leaders at the
breaking of the war; and nearly llthe
Union Generals opposed 70 the reeeeuoh Ol uron
Only two Generals OF national reputation are Tor Grant
burnside the hero Of Fredericksburg, and Ben Butler
the hero OF Fort Fisher! party that Is
held together only by the cohesive power Of punder
falsely claims to saved the Union It's salvation
and fun restoration only be secured by the over
throw of this Administration 1t has shown that II Is
uttery incapable Of reGtablishing home governments
bringing peace and reconciliation. It's continued eA
isteuce depends on keeping alive warengendered am
mostly The leaders Of the Grant party boast that VIC
now have strong Government These are words preg-
uant with meaning, and should evoke serious though
It's strength is army of ofcehoders, Its compiha
tions of capital, its military railroad aud ahdtmeNhs
rings Russia has strong government, but It's srehEh
is in the magistrate, and not in the people IL
great and free people shall be able to overthrow ths
Administration thus intrenched, it will be the best mus
traton in the worlds history of their capacity 1or sell
government. The speaker reviewed the Pmladepna
platform illustrated the sO-called maEnanmty OF the
Grant party toward the South, said that the bravery
courage and endurance of the South entitled her people
IL some show Of magnanmiy but that every act OF the
Administration party had been characterized by out
RACES oppression and wrong OF whatever virtues lhat
party could boast magnanimity was not one OF them
He was very severe upon their professions OF devotion
TO Civil Service Reform and their opposition to granting
lands to railroads What good in the oice-holders
platform they had taken from that Of Cincinnati, ana
their practice gave the lie to their profession.
After speaking for more than two hours, rousng his
TO the highest pitch OF enthusiasm ne cOhcuueu
as follows: The old Union can trust the sage OF
Chappadua for he has faltered nor wayered in his
devotion to the Union. Those lately in rebellion can
trust him. for he is ustrOus eXemp1hcaton OF that
sublime sentiment, "With charity for all and malice
toward none" The lately enslayed can trust him, Tor
he has been the lifelong friend OF the op-
messed. For more than thirty years this Ma
I,oIeon Of the press has advocated the emanci-
nation and enfranchisement Of all races
and coors Democratic party can trust him. Tor he
stands upon a platform every plank Of which Is Demo
cratic. And that he is honest no man dare question
This party will support him, assured that If elected the
Union will be restored the basis of equal rights and
privileges Home governments viii be reGstabAshed and
the military will subordinate to the civil power. We
can all vote for Horace Greeley, because shall have
an OldfasOned, honest administration Of government
with all the powers legislative, judicial executive, each
performing its legitimate functions
The meeting called to order by S. L. Carleton ESQ.,
Liberal Republican, and the Hon, Bion Bradbury
called 10 the chair Mr. Bradbury made happy open
ing speech in the introduction Of the speaker Of the even
ing. At was demonstration that has put heart into the
in the city, and must have excellent effect. The
from all sources continues good, and in
tiOns of the State it cannot be doubted that the Liberals
are gaining a substantial triumph.
Gen. Banks will speak at Augusta Saturday night
next There will be great reception. and a large audi
ence will undoubtedly be present The situation is look
ing bad Blaine His district Will be very close.