Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-04-18
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
Great Republican Meeting I'm New
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LITTER.
The mass met ii gof republicans at the Cooper
Institute, in New York, last evening, was an
immense affair, and great enthusiasm was mani
tested. Not only was the large hall densely
paC ked. but thousands remained outside un.blt
to gam admission. he meeting was composed
OF men representing every branch of business
and industry, among them many well-knOwn
mt rchauts and others who do not often figure in
politics. The platform was thrOnged by promi
merit citizens of the metropolis, among whom
were Thurlow Weed, Peter Cooper. A. L. Stew
art, William Orion, Henry Clews, Ii. b. Clafin
W. II. Vanderbilt, Stewart l.. Woodford, G. T.
Deiwola- Theodore W. Dwight. T.. ID. Morgan
William h. Vermilye, 5. b. Chittenden, anG
jack Oh 5. Schultz.
THE OFFICERS.
HE meeting was called to order at oclocl
by Henry Clews, who nominated William =
Dodge for president, and that gentleman wa
elected, and made a brief and eloquent speech
Vice presidents and ecretaries were then an
nounCed. The former number about three hun
drCd, and include The following: Peter COOpe.
Edwards Pierrepoint Henry Ciews. James Cor
don Bennett. Robert l.. Stewart, II anil g. Rug
Iles. II. b. Claii'n, Samuel wetmore, Anthem,
DTeXel, Levi II. Morton, Alexander Taylor
Alexander L. Stewart, Robert Lennox Kennedy
Robert Bayard, Joseph Il. Naruum, jr.. Thee
dore Rosevelt, John Hoey. Joseph Sehgma.,
VIM. j. Hoppin, Thurlow Weed, Hon. Theo. "
Dwight. General Sigel. Henry Ward Beecher
VIM. Seligman, Robert Hoe, Cambridge Living
ston, VIM. Orton, Hon. Stewart l.. Woodford
b. Chittt nden, +. Delafeld, Gen. James II
v. Stanton
Hon. Noah Davis, VIM. b. Clarke, Robert Win
throp, Hugh j. Hastings, " m. +. Dodge, +. II
Morgan, Geo. Opdyke, shepard Knapp, Paul NJ
SrotfoId, VIM II; Vanderbilt. Jesse Hoyt, Hon
John ii. GriswOld, VIM. f. Dodge, IT., Hon
Charles A. Peabody, VIM M.Vermiiye. Iegranc
b. Cannon, Thomas Mast, II. II. McCurdy
Paran Stevens, Hon. VIM. Fullerton. Dr.
Samuel 0sgOod. George VI. Van Mort, VIM.
Dinsmore, j. A. Roosevelt, jackson $. Schultz
David Dows, Isaac Bailey, ). G. Fahnestock
and many other prominent citizens.
Sol Ar,,f.I n, a. ~
and resolutions.
THE ADDRESS
declares that the administration of public affair."
under the government OF President Grant has
been emlneptly wise, conservative, and pa
triotic; that il Is act of public justice that the
soldier, whose victories in war, and the states
man, whose triumphs in peace have made I'll,
last decade the most glorious in the annals OF
American history should receive an earnest OF
the gratitude Of his cOuntrymen by reelection
TO the Presidency. The recommendation OF thu
President in favor of the principles enuncateJ
in the report Of the Civil Service Commission
were timely and opposite, and deserve universe
lneorsement. The investigations set on foo
uuflng the present session OF Congress have de
monsrated his purity, while their cost has ex-
ceeded the aggregate loss sustained by the gov
ernment through the dishonesty OF its subordi
mates since the administration came into power
A record so clear and admirable challenges the
admiration and compeis the approval OF the
people. Win the grievances of disappointe,
Offices kers the masses can not be eNnacted r.
sympathize. Believing General Grants civic
career fairly supplements his military greatness
and that he possesses and deserves the conf
dtnce OF the American people, We pledge him
cur united and hearty support as a candida;i.
for reelection.
THE RESOLUTIONS
declare THAT the merchants, mechanics
bankers and business men of New York, repre-
sented in this meeting and in the call under
which il is assembled, are satisfied with tn.
wisdom. ability, moderation and fidelity wit.
which the national government is administered
and, in common with the bulk OF their bre shrei
throughout the Union, favor the continuance OF
IFS distinguished bead in the Office which b.
holds with usefulness and honor. That tn
practical result OF the coalition movement, J.
successful, would be TO restore the democrati,
panty 10 power. That such restoration. ate.
the late glorious triumph over the rebellion
would read ia history like the tory resurrection
al the close OF our revolutionary war. That II
pubicans elected to office mainly by those vii.
aSsailed the Union At the South, and at In
North embarrassed Its defenders, would inev
tabiy become seryiceable to the powers tina
sustained them, like those Northern President
who were chosen 10y the South, and did its bid
ding better than her own statesmen. That til
r3Iioilsm that made Grant President OF tn,
republic he saved is akin TO that which place.
Washington at the head OF the nation he Gre
ated; the trust was accepted by each at IN.
manifest sacrifice of interest and inclination
with modest misgiyings as to civil experienc.
ana qualifications; but having been We
and wisely administered, the cOniidenc.
implied III reelection Is an appropriate,
reward for faithful services, and accor,
with the broadest views OF public policy
That the reduction of the public debt has elicit
ed the admiration of the world; our diplomac,
has made peace the ally of national honor; ou
PRESIDENT has been in deed. as in name, a kim
of Great Father to the Indians. That whit.
honorable opposition is entitled to respect ever,
EFFORT TO backen for political purposes the cha
racter OF President Grant is crime ayains
truth which vindicates him, and an insult to tn
American people, who honor and exalt him
fure IN private as frreproachable in public
lie; with strong convictions, vet deferential &
Popular Will; patient under attack; more read,
TO listen than TO speak; with no display aud n
ostentatiOn, those who know him best bear taS,
imeny 10 the sense of sagacity and power of AZ,
alysis by which his utterances are characteriz-
ana Impressed. That in the judgment of Thu
meeting the majority OF the people of this coun
try expect, desire, and decree the renomina.io
and reelection of Ulysses 5. Grant.
The address and resolutions were adopted ami,
great applause and enthusiasm.
GEN. DANIEL T. sICKLEs
was then introduced to the meeting ami wa
greeted with a perfect storm OF applause. Gen
Sickles reviewed the administration of Pres
dent Grant, and argued that there could be D.
question OF the denominations OF a President VIII
has 20 fully answered the expectations of a.
party who elected him, and has so faithfully d..
charged his duties in the interest of the who
country. General Sickles next referred to "a
prominent leaders in the liberal republic.
movement, and stated that he did not reear
MIR. Greeley as full convert to that moyemal,.
In regard TO MIR. SchurZ, General Sickles sa'
he condemned his impudence and apostacy, anu
stated that he could not control the German
vote, nor even small portion of it. In speaking
OF MIR. Trumbull. General Sickles said he got his
seat in the United States Senate by ignoring a
provision in the constitr ion of illinois. That
constitution said that no judicial officer should
lie eligible TO the Senate lring his term of Off &c
as judge. Senator IruI lbull held a judicial
office; by his persistence and against the protest
OF Stephe n A. Douglass lie was admitted to his
seat, Ignoring the PROV sions in the constitu-
ton OF his own state. One further fact attracts
our attention in this canvass. The Supreme
Court Of the United States, ior the first time in
the history Of the country, has entered the DO
litical arena and seeks to control the Presiden-
tial election. 1t has already turned out two
candidates who are members of its branch and
its political decisions evolved from its politi-
cal principles and political platform. General
Slckles reviewed the decisions of that court at
some length, and in conclusion predicted the
triumphant reelection Of Grantin November
next.
SENATOR WILSON
next addressed the meeting, and after referring
to the principles of the great republican party.
said the Philadelphia convention would contain
less office holders than any previous Presiden-
tial convention. Ii was the people who were
moving in this matter TO re-elect Gen. Grant and
the ofice holders were taking very little part in
It. Civil service reform was Q great cry with
the so-called liberal republicans, and civil ser
vice reform was being well taken care of by the
present Congress, and the departments in Wash
tngton were never better governed than under
the present administration. The charoe NJ cor.