The New York herald., 1877-10-11
A GREAT And ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD.
The Southern Policy and the Civil Service
Order Warmly Commended.
REGULATING The ROCHESTER, CONVENTION
Stirring Speeches by George W. Curtis,
Theodore w. Dwight and Others.

Legislature OF Louisiana has there been another such
gathering last night In response to the call oil lead
ing republicans filed the great hall OF Cooper irsti-
tute to protest against rcpudatc the sentiments
expressed by tho State Convention In respect 70
the policy Of President Hayes. The whole ana'r
was suggestive OF conference OF intelligent
pu sipess men met TO discuss question OF vital IN
tcrest TO each rather than OF public meeting. Not
one of the tricks usually resorted TO in order to at
tract listeners adopted Without thcro was
neither music, transparences, nor calcium lights, ano
there was an utter Of tho and confusion
attendant upon political gatherings. Tho audience
arrived early and before eight O'clock the hour for
calling the assemblage TO order-every seat filed.
A glance around the hall showed that almost one
hall of those present had bald gray heads,
and the faces Of all wore earnest thoughtful ex
preston. The boyish element entirely missing.
Upon tho platform Of we'll known citizens,
among whom were ex-Judge Fullerton, Hon. William
]. Bacon OF Utica Judge Noah Davis General Charles
K Graham Jackson $. Schultz, Colonel Ethan Allen,
Samuel B. Rugglcs Elliott C. Cowdn. Elliott F. Shep-
herd, Ellwood K. Thorne, Fred. ) Winston, General
James Watson Webb James NJ. Hollistcr, Thomas E.
Stewart, Henry Sanger, William 4. Dodge, Henry G.
Robinson Floyd Carkson, Rufus Choatc, Rev. Henry
J. Scudder r. II. Cassit, Parker Handy, Robert h.
McCurdy, James N. Halsted, Henry G. Stcbbins, John
Il. Sherwood Charles Linicr and Charles watrous
equally we'll known
George William curtis, who had been announced as
the orator Of the evening, arrived just one minute be-
fore the hour, and was received with spontaneous
cheering, which continued for minute, and was fol-
lowed by prolonged ciapping Of hands. Mr. henry
G. Stebblns then called the meeting 10 order and nomi
mated for chairman Professor Theodore w. Dwight, of
Columbia College Law School, who was unanimously
elected, and was heartily appauded as be came for
ward
PROFESSOR DwiGHrs ADDRESS
Fellow citizsns, SAID he. have met here tonight
for tue FIRST The last election exchange
views and congratulations. During The interval PRIOR
10 the 4th of March passed through many vicissi
tudes OF eelng. At hrst reJoced. then we hoped,
next we We despondsd' n lasn we hoped again a1d alo
ol March many OF US have passed through
similar revulslons OF sentiment. There was
first period oi anxiety and doubt but this Is now
passing away, and the man whom your votes and the
solemn decision Of tue Electoral Commission, estab
tshed by both parties IN Congress with great uDau-
unity, made President, is by MS PLAIN honesty and
6xeoncss OF purpose by his kindness and generosity
prejudcss OF adversasics, as well As securing more
firmly the affection Of friends. loud applause.)
The great object OF this meeting to show SYM
pathy with the administration in its OF paci
hcaton aud publication The time for meeting is In
deed auspcious. The wave OF prosperity which has
so long rolled away from our shores and lett them bare
and covered with stranded hulks, now renueEt ZAP
plause.) Millions OF WORKERS are now waiting
of the gricvous burdens which the last four
years have lard upon them. They welcome with glad
ness the signs OF incoming and vigorous life. The
North yields up its stores and the South holds not
back. Under existing circumstances men will say
ana are they not TO be justified in sayingf-that an
administration Of government which tends TO oblit
crate the distinctions produced by war, which recog
patriotism wherever II exists throughout the
country, which accepts even man with gray uni
form who in his hand United States nsg-(ap-
pluuse)-is suited to the times and shall have their
support.
INDULGE IN 40 PERsoSAL CRITICISM
We are not here tonight 70 indulge In criticisms
upon the conduct or views OF any republican. We are
Eere ior two purposes only-to indorse the national
administration tappiause and chccrsi-that IS
glad sound Notwithstanding tho result In 0hio-and
also the state ticket nominated ior your sulrages
November. We fully and fairly recognize the fact
that there are honest differences OF opinion In the
party to the propriety OF certain OF the
administration. These differences must be respected,
and men are not 70 DO osiraczed by
wise friend OF the administration who insists on an
immediate surrender OF long cherished convictions
such In ortant subjects. 10 SUCH friends still
hcsitating We viii viii willingly Apply the phrase OF
Milton:-"rhey also serve VINO oniy stand and wat.r
ii TINS toieraton could not oe exercised could not
be here tonight a. freely confess that HAD first
grave doubts TO the expcdency OF some OF tbs
OF the President an now converted provision ,liy
believing that the OF the southern states intend
10 accept-nsy, have accepted-the results OF the
Presidential policy In the spirit IN which he
has administered II. tAppause) You may not expect
tonight any personal llusions or rccrimnation
There are factions Ia the republican party, and,
God helping US there never shall be- (Cneers.) TINS
Is great national party ana It's benehcent progress Is
TO be impeded by any dragwegni Of local contro-
ycrsics. No great organization Of this KIND ever
permit a want OF cordial feeling among It's leading
affect the integrity OF the party ltseli.
This is certainly time to ritter away our strength
when with all our Efforts We can scarcely overtop our
adversaries
The mission OF the republican party is not ended as
some even ot rs trends ooiishy aver. Specai
ures may change from year TO year. Circumstances
may dictate change OF poncy, but the spirit winch
animates IT, the bond which ties members together
prlncple which has nuriurcd lis vigor and
nl'cd the currents OF It's life since 1861 has
been never nacluating patriotism, a steadiast
desire aud unalterabic purpose by the use OF sucn
means might nj the time, be at command TO pro-
mote the pubic welfare Now IT has supplied the re.
sources OF warnow II has built the road which spans
The continent holding connections with the iarthest
Easi-now 1t has by the mere lorcc Of law and with
out violence banished the demon OF slavery, already
bideous and hateful that scarcely citizen OF the
Uniteu states be found who not look upon It
with Icathing 1t has placed an enormous doDl upon
basis sats factory the public creditor IL has in
spite OF strenuous opposition, clipped the wings
inflated currency. IL mas vindca,ed our position be
tore the nations OF the earth with
and ability. All this has been accom- piished by severe
labor and exalted statesmanship. a great and vcto
rous party but the exponent OF the advance
tnrdaon oi the principles OF social science IN the
country which 1t dominates. 1t IS the index OF tho
an honest PRIDE in tbe~ conviction that 1t has as
yet made step backward, but that its
movement has been ever ercc and rIsng. IL must
assume new dulies and shoulder tho new rcsp0n-
siDliities which tho times bayo cast upon IT, IL has
yct 10 provide the nation with an exclusive currency
OF good and honest money Applausc.) u has 10 20
cure the ground that has already been W tho
President IT'S efforts 10 promote harmony and cx-
tipguish dissention IL has to give the cation true
civil reform. loud applausc) May beg
your attention while refer to these brielyY
TiE rRRsiDESr's POLICY
am sure that no patriotic republican lett easy al
the presence Of federal troops In the Southern States
wnen stationed ut the state capital or threatening tho
OF State political power Educated all
English principles OF liberty, we feet an Innate
INVERSION AZ the presence oil military men when civil
ians counting votes or exercising Or
dinary acts OF leg gislation. IL was scarcely
expedont In party sense to have them
there for the political power tnereby secured NJ tho
south jeopardzed, u noE o.t IN sone OF the
Northern Staef. Their presence could ~ be just,
lied tho ground Of an imperous necessity. Ii that
once existed there is reason 10 believe That exists
longer The response which the South has apparently y
made 10 tne act the PfestIcnt source O the
highest Qualification 1t IS rare that statesman W
SO soiid popularity in so bret period The
most tar seeing ana cautious OF Der politicians
seem TO be In iul accord with tho multitude The good
feeling Is only political but PERSONAL Few rucrs
have made impression by tho genuine simplicity
Of ihcr manners, ny ther Unaffected personal worth
and kindlincss OF ieeiiDg, extortng encomiums
from political opponents ana winning Increased
esteem from personal fricnda II he con-