The New York herald., 1879-10-22

I regret that the feeling OF estrangement Of the
South should have forced again to the front these
subjects SO distasteful to a sober. safe and
satisfied people. But it has been donc and
repeated, vehement general concentration
of public opinion must put down this
agitation by making it Improbable to any pub
lie party that thus disturbs the public peace.
We must not be dragged through another twenty
years of this unequal contest. 1t is the duty of
every honest American citizen to put the true
interests of the country. so vast, so manifold.
in the hands OF honest statesmen. who love peace
and will pursue righteousness. and then, without
much delay, this great people shall; wear again it's
native hue of resolution and address itself to enter
prises of great pith and moment. (Appiause)
SENATOR BLAINEs REMARKS.
Senator Blaine came forward in response to con-
tinued calls after Mr. Evarts had concluded and his
approach to the rostrum the signal for round
of and the waving of hats aud handkerchlefs
Mr.. Blaine said he had only come to the meeting in
common with the rest of the audience to listen to
his distinguished and personal friend. He was not
express his profound satisfaction ut the sentiments
uttered by the Secretary of State. He had spoken
well, wisely and kindly The great issues that New
York State must lead in deciding involve real ques
tions the part OF the republican party and sham
and fegned ones among the democrats. He had
made some observations of the campaign OF 1879
and throughout the length and breadth OF tho
land the democrats are presenting false issues.
"a voice in the audience-"As usual. y Eyes. a.
usual" continued Mr.. Blaine "they endeavorng
to Great alarm over the question of troops ut the
polls. and yet the entire army by bill signed by the
greatest soldier OF the century-tgreat cheeringl-
would not serve for picket advance guard i'll tho
battles in which some OF you have taken part.
East OF Omaha, in thrty-two States, with popula-
tion of II 0O00UO or people, 1,700 counties and i'll
900 polling places, there are 1,132 United States
a half Just think OF the peril OF the citizens
of New York, Kings and Westchester counties when
they so to the polls on November pext. threat
ened every moment by tho appearance of such an
army. Laughter There il class of gentlemen.
of whom l would speak respectfully, who found
very little favor in my part of the country during
the war. They were the gold gamblers of Wall
street their position regarded unpatri-
otic because they purchased gold for rise "a rise
depending on a Union defeat And such is the atti-
tude of the democratic party to-day. Idle spindlcs,
drought and distress mean to that party success:
while spindles in motion, hourishing helds and
general prosperity mean republican victory"
Mr. Blaine retired at this point. but was recalled.
when the floor was his own. he would speak ut
greater length. Calls for Ex-Governor Fenton and
meeting after announcing that senator Blaine would
address them before election day.
THE "scRATcHERs' PROTEST.
The following is copy of letter which was sent
to Mr.. Evarts early in the evening"
New YORK. Oct. Is, 1872
DEAR sR-Wo learn that the republican cause in tho
and the might OF influence in this campaign. Wowould
Of % o ae e IN the
policy of the President and definitely and persisentiy
nominated because he chose to defy the Presidents
orders.
We should regard support by the chief
Of the Cabinet as blow at tho OF the
ber OF thinking republicans who threaten to stay away
from the polls with the opposition venture
therefore suggest that speeches the repub
cans of this State you will either preserve significant
silence regards Mr.. Cornell and Mr. Soue else
that you viii inform the friends OF the admnis-
traton and of reform generally specifically what
removed from his Office by the administration year
ago order that it might be honestly and efficiently ad
and that reviewing the report contained in
n. Y. Sen Doc. No 7S 1876 and signed by present
assistant, Mr.. Seward you will inform them upon what
tho election of Mr. Howard Soulc
We are, very respect ullv, your obedient
X. r. BOWKER. Chairman.
+. w. WHITRlD DGE -Secretary.
GEORGE HAVEN PUTNAM.
FELIX KAUFMAN
X. W. MILBURY
CHARLES n. JUDSON.
Executive Committee.