New-York tribune., 1879-10-31
FEATURES OF THE MEETING.

owing to the crowd clamOring at the DOORS the hall
was opened little after o'clock. BY half past
almost every seat had been taken, and at
people found it impossible TO get into the building
The platform was crowded. and the aisles were
filed with thiclIly wedged mass Of humanity.
Thurlow Weed arrived shortly after o'clock,and
his friends finding it an impossible task to obtain
him seat on tine platform, took him
to one of the front seats of the hall
that had been kept vacant. As he
came through the multitude Mr.. Weed was recog-
nizrd and was heartily cheered. A remarkable
feature of the meeting was the presence of
large number of ladies. Some were seated
upon the platform, but most of them were
scattered here and there in the audience. They
apparently enjoyed the evenings entertainment as
keenly as their escorts. Many colored men were in
attendance. The mass of the audience was composed
of highly intelligent people They listened closely
to every speakers remarks, very quickly caught
the points OF the addresses and rewarded each
speaker with cordial applause. Feryent applause
was especially given 10 a declaration of Mr.. Blaincs
that Alonzo B Cornell deserved the hearty support
of every Republican voter
Mr.. Blaine entered the hall few minutes only
before the hour set for the meeting. It was with
great difficulty that the police forced way for him
through the throng that filled the stalrways,
the anto-rOoms, and even the stage ITSELF
As soon az his face was seen by tho
audience welcoming cheer that made the hall ring
went MP. Men waved their hats. women their hand
kerchIefs and all cheercd for long time.
Mr. Blaine, when the tumult had subsided,
took seat that happened t. be directly under
bust of Washington. About him were
seated on the platform: General Chester A. Arthur
chairman of the Republican State Committee; Ed
wards Pierrepont. ex-NIinister to England; +.
W. Stonghton, ex-Minister 10 Russia; Murat
HIalstead, Editor of The Cincinnati Commercial tho
Hon. Simon b. Chittenden, Elliot c. COwdn.
George Bss. John ID. Lawson, Thomas &. Acton,
| w illiam Lambeer Postmaster James and l.. Brad
ford Prince Chef-Justice of New-McXlco. Mr..
Prince in the course OF a speech during the evening"
prophesed a Republican meeting in the hall in 1900
at which the Republican orators would describe Tho
| great achievements of the Republican party under
the administration of President Blaine" This sen
timent was greeted with prolonged and enthusias-
tic applause. which eliminated III three cheers
| for James G. Blaine"
| Ex-Congressman Lawson called the meeting to
order and named Elliot C.. Cowdin As chairman
| Mr.. COwdin upon assuming the Office made n brief
| speech, the main points of which were "a follows:
| FELLow-CIuzESs, MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MES Oh
NEw-YoRK: We are the eve OF an election OF rare
Importance both in respect TO the State and the Nation
We are to choose all principal State officers. and
| entire Legislature one branch OF which will pane
Senator Congress The result Of the pending contest
will exert great influence upon other States and may
prove the turning-pont the next Presidential Gag
pagD.
After three four years OF Republican admnistrs-
on succeeding the reconstruction Of the Union, many
beral-mnded men, trusting the patriotic professions
Southern Democrats, believed that the fruits Of the
| civil war garnered beyond the possibility
| OF loss serious disturbance. But re-
| cent Democratic rule I'm the States formerly
| afiatt In hath
of Congress at the late extra session, have dis
| PEELED this deluslon, and brought Republicans OF all
OF opinion TO the conclusion that 1t would be as
dangerous give the Democracy the control OF tho
Federal Government II would have been ailtna peril
Gus period in the Rebellion when General Les assaled
the Union lines Gettysburg and sympathizng rebela
set fire to the City OF New-York.
While we willingly concede 10 the people OF the South
all the rights claim for ourselves. let US In
woke the spirit OF the nlusttous jackson to warn
their Confederate Brigadiers that the Constitution
with all its Amendments must and shall be
| obeyed, that the right vote, irrespective OF
birth race previous condition. shall be guaraneodto TO
every citizen and ALL that the tyranny, oppree
sion and murder inflicted upon Union-oving men shall
forever cease. My fellow ciZns the best interests OF
the people not to be promoted by placing the Gov
ernment the hands Of its attempted destroyers, nui-
aers or repudators What they most need Is law and
order peace tranquility security and confidence.
political and financial rest-to afford all far chance IN
|
fruits OF their own labor.
Now gentlemen, appeal to you honest aud candid
men, which party are We To look FOR such resutst
There he bat answer II To the party that pre-
served the life OF the Nation. aud now uphoid- ana de-
| erty OF equal rights-the united Republican party.
Another subicct OF great moment l. involved ~ his
election refer TO the permanent establishment OF
sound Constitutional curreucy based on coin recognized
as money all over the world. The Democracy ia the
days of jackson. Benton and Wright. bOasied that it
was hardnoney party In our day it has widei' Ne
parted from It's ancient faith The course OF ts e.drs
IN sessions OF Congress, the platforms OF large
majority Of i,s State Conventions the speeches ~ s
prominent advocates ana IT'S repeated COALITIONS Win
Greenback candidates for Office demonstrate that The
| party a whole has drfted into the softmoney cur
| rents that have swept over the land.
After 50 many years OF depression and gloom we. as
Republicans havea right To rejoice at the bright Dusi
ness prospects that now gladden. the hearts OF Iha
people; tor TINS prosperity Is largely due toihe imam.
cial policy which the Republican party inaugurated
and has courageousy carried through In the face oi
| relentless opposition.
Gentlemen. We cannot overestimste the importance
OF the approaching election Inc eyes OF tne whoe
Union fixed upon with the keenest socitude for
II presumptuous 10 assume that AS Newly goes
now will country the great contest Of lssO.
The weghiy responsibility resting upon us summons
duty, this nomentOus crisis in National anairs by
| voting for every candidate on our state ticket.
| Fellow merchants anG business men Of Ncw-York;
have great pleasure IN presenting 70 You one Of the
foremost OF the principles the purposes
and the will ofthe Republican party statesman whose
eloquent voice, whether M Congress or the iostrum.
the ,oyereigny OF the Saion"t6e Hon. Janes q.
| Blaine Senator OF the United States
ADDRESS OF SENATOR BLAINE.
When Mr.. Cowdin formally introduced Mr.
Blame TO the audience, the speakers reception
| as hearty as that which had greeted him
on entering the building He was In eycel-
| lent voice. his clear. ringing tones must have
| been heard throughout the great hall with ease.
| Once when he lowered his voice for Oratoncal ef-
feet an Inpatient man in the back part of the hall
houted with aflectonate familiarity. "sp,ak mp
James, we can't hear you" But this
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