New-York tribune., 1880-09-24
Mr.. BLAINE IN NEW-JERSEY.

Nh. DlLAl IN TL In IN Z w u LlSCL 1
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AT NEWARK.
a LARGE GATHERING IN THE OPERA HoUsE-THE
PROMINENT PERSONS IN THE AuDIENCE-IHE
DEMQcRArIc pARTY-. ARRAIGNED-A SHORT
SPEECH AT THE STATE FAIR.
The citizens Of Newark. n. j.. turned out in large
aumbers last night to do honor to Senator Blaine
The streets were illuminated anda torch light pro-
cess,on passed in review before hihi At p m. he
!. addressed a monster mass-meeting in the Opera
House,. speaking for an hour and a half
on the issues of the campaign. Many prominent
Republicans of New-Jerssy present The
dience was enthusiastic and listened to the Senator
with close attention. An overflow meeting held in
a tent was addressed by Judge Dibble. of Louls-
ana. MIR. Blaine visited the State Fair at Wavery
yesterday and made short and humorous address.
THE MEETING AND THE SPEECH.
There was an immense gathering of the
Bepubicaus of Newark night In the Opera House
of that city to hear the Hon. James g. Blaine on the
issues Of the campaign Before O'Clock
the crowd began to assemble at the doors
and clamorous for admission. When the
house was opened there was rush for seats
and in a few minutes building filled. A great
number of fashionaby dressed women was present An
overflow meeting was organized in large tent few
blocks away and addressed by Judge Dbble. Of
asm.
While the vast audience in the Opera House was
awaiting the arrival OF Senator Blaine, the Newark
Republican Campaign Singing Club several
chOruses and campaign songs A few m inutes after
o'clock Senator Blaine made his appearance and was
greeted with tumultuous applause. Among those
the platform George a. Halsey, Phineas Jones
John Blair, exSeeretary Robesou, State Senators
Sewell and Hooert Ira NJ Harrison Thomas b. Pedde,
General Fitzpatrick, Joseph Colt, Thomas T. Kenny
Judge Forr Gustavus n. Abee ex-Senators Truesdale
and Kirk. Charles H. Farwel Albert o. Hedey,
+. walcou Jackson. John Y. Foster Cum
mings o. Cooper, John G. Young6lood. John HILL
Judge F. W. Record. A. F. r. Martin. Dr. Lott South
ard. Harrison Van Dyne, George j. Ferry and B. jack
Before Mr. Blaine upon the platform, the au
dience recognized John Foster secretary Of the Re-
publican State Committee and called loudly for speech
from him. Mr.. Foster complied in a few words.
Courtandt Parker presided the meeting. In pre-
senting Mr.. Blaine TO the audience he pad glowing
tribute the from Maine, and said that he
needed introduction to the people OF Newark for his
reputation continental. Mr.. Baine's address
arraignmen OF the Democratic party the principles
1t professed and lie was Enthusiastically applauded
Ills remarks protection were received with ringing
cheers and his comments on the old state bank system
caused much amusement. When Mr. Blaine finished ais
speech the audience called for Frederick A. Potts the
Republican cand late for Robson
AID General fitzpatrick but they in turn excused them
Alter the meeting torch light procession was formed
in which not less than 1000 men took part Many OF
buildings BoAd-st.. through which it passed,
illuminated. There was alSD liberal display
Of fireworks. The procession passed by the house
ana the Senator reviewed it, The city Iul Of peo-
pie and the festivities lasted until late hour
SENATOR BLAINE's ADDRESS
COrtlandt Parker, on being invited to pre-
sde introduced the speaker OF the evening brief
speech in which he referred Only To the abi
and high character of Senator Ba ne but
also in eulogise terms the STATE of Maine. Senator
Blaine. as he able to make himself heard
above the cheers that greeted hm-or they 20
long continued that seemed necessary to interrupt
them 10 permit him to speak at all-said:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN: l acknowledge with thankfulness
your reference to myself and TO my State, although it
been due ss IN s ns6 sa oq ane sfne nnes
felt more proud OF her than do tonight Laughter
f spanish Succession Was involins the ConteHta
Powers OF Europe in George H. said TO his Minister.
Sit Robert Wapoe that he greatly feared for the fate
,f the Ministry and for the overthrow OF that great
goitica party wncl had Upheld +he House OF hanoyer
that his Maesy need have no fear for the Ministry
Ons Ensapd could get good day
days work And believe It is noi IN the history OF any
been overhrOwn IL time OF general prosperity Loud
GppialssI
STRENGTH OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
believe also that tee Republican party III 1876 pre-
sented tne solitary exception OF political organization
strong enough and deeply grounded enough III tie aec
tons and confidence OF the people 20 survive the fnan
cia disaster and signal victory in the face OF the
business depression then existing. loud applause.
And yet that what the people did in 1876; Tor
although they suffering great harGsaips although
MANY people were wanting work, and some
possbly lacking bread although prosperity was no.
where 10 be found the full and abundant measure In
which Americans understood prosperity yet IN spite Of
it al ae people OF the UGited States said that the
,IaI ger aud peril the Constitution and very substance
of OR Government would be so great u the Democratic
worry through tie financial disastr than make
the experiment OF see1lns wgae re.ei from trn Ine
Ieposed IN the Republican party has oeen
syomerd so TO- tue sances The country has
fern more than lstied when PROSPERITY Is neral IN
work Is abe 40 bss go' found remansratye e
me what the boys would call the height OF mpudence
the Democratic party to ASK to be allowed 70 take
Well says some very sensible man, pray tell ne whY M
1s come Of Il # HANCOCK Be CHOSEN President
rather than Carte That simple inquiry contains the
az np' the 1 '"s Outset -' to state that II this
mere personal contest between Genera nan. an
chicflansbip between two gallant generals OF the
Union Army. then it would not be contest worth tae
while OF the American people 10 get cxceu aDou, a
for myself partisan as have been and am snonla ASK
TO be excused from enern o. mo IT. oon o Camera Gar
field II spoke OF him at all IL would De ID o
loud appaus OF entire personal confidence OF ahso;
ute personal sdmrs9n RsneTeG Word
of ,lisrespect as 4 who had served his country
well: buI II you said all have intimated ABOUT
General Garfield and admitted all Lave SAID OF ecu
era Hancock you have not even picked the ell OF the
before the American people " the
reeurd OF the two parties they represent WIN the pr
cpes they eDblazoned on thelr STANDARDS ana Io
country asked which set OF men ana winch Bet oi Pi
ciples IL viii choose.
THE SUPREME COURT THREATENED.
Well says my friend. what will happen we 90 eiec'
Hancock Let begin with some OF the smaller tnihg'
And DO not know but 1t is one OF the smaller thinss
hut n il one not generally spoken OF among the pop uia
.uhiects of discussion. II you elect General Hancock
you inevitably within the OF atwelvemonth- am