New-York tribune., 1880-06-15

John Cochrane and other speakers. The points made
by the speakers were heartily cheered, and 10 was
evident that the Republican nominees for President
and vi ,e-President will receive O hearty supp0rt
from the Republicans of Kings County.
THE MEETING AND ADDRESSES.
The audience was an appreciative one, and
comprised all classes In the parquet as we'll as In
the boxes and the stage, were many ladies, who
seemed to be enthusiastic and to appreciate the
points made fully much as the sterner sex. Among
the prominent persons In tho house and on
the stage. beside the speakers, wero John Wins0w w.
W. Goodrich, Stephen NJ. Griswold Charles storrs, A.
W. Tenney, John Oakley. Lorin Palmer Colonel David
E. Austen Assemblymen Tallmadge and Russell. the
Rev. Drs. Justin d. Fulton. A. p. Putnam, Reuben JEFF
reys and the Rev g. B. Halliday.
Mrs. Beecher occupied scat near the speakers desk
In q stagebox Henry Sanger, VIM. Richardson and
Gordon L. Ford In another box were Mrs. f. A. Stud
well and daughters, Mr.. s. L. Woodord and Mrs. NJ.
Grswold From the centre OF the stage radi.
atcd tricoored streamers; the stage-boxes were
draped with the National colors. and in front of the
speakers desk baskets Of flowers. Mr. Beecher,
his entrance, loudly applauded. as were also
Edwards PIerrcpont and General Woodford. Tie
speech OF the evening was Mr. Beecher's. The audi
ence was appreclative one, and all OF his hits
we're received with shouts of applause His declaration
that although he had favored the candidacy Of General
Grant, no had intention Of sulking because Of the
nomination OF General Garfield elected round Of ap
plause. Liter. in auding 20 the claim OF
the Democratic party that its candidate was
cheated Of the Presidency four his decar
alton that had there been q full and free vote In
the Southern States there would have been
no question Of the election OF President
Hayes, was received with O mighty shout
OF approval. His mastery recital OF the record OF the
Republican party during and since the War Of the Re-
hnIi In nd hia Democratic
were thoroughly appreciated.
Letters OF regret at their inability to attend were read
from a number OF prominent persons. Secretary
Evarts while expressing his regret that lie could not at
tend added:
The recent action Of Congress in fixing the 18th inst
for adjournment makes it Impossible for me to be abb
sent rom Eere on the 14tn inst.
should be very glad to hear Mr.; Beecher speak on
this any other occasion, as he well Anews.
have no doubt your meeting WI, DC great success
SECRETARY schurz teegraphed: Z" I sincerely regret
being prevented by official business from attending the
meeting"
John Jay wrotei
The result at Chicago IS honorable to the Convention
and will enlarge number Of those who look TO the
H. publican party to strengthen, harm0nize. and ee-
God and with the help OF good citizens OF whatever
name that party was permitted to preserve
George William Curtis wrOtei
can only send you my entire sympathy and cordial
cOngra atOns. with tho assurance OF my conviction
that every who for any reason prefers to see t6e
support the action Of the Chicago Convention.
Hamilton Fish wrote that he was with the meeting In
spirit, aud added
close and intimate personal Acquaintance for many
years with General Garfield iustdes my fullest conf
dcnce his integrity and hgh capacity and D hts emil
fitness to discharge the duties OF the position 10
which we hope TO elect him.
Ex-Governor E. ID. Morgan closed his letter with the
declaration that the aroused by the nomina
tons OF Garfield aud Arthur will intensity, as they are
worthy and able standardbearers for the November
election. ,,, on,ror
Edwin A. studwell called the meeting to order and
nominated General Stewart L. Woodford chairman.
This was carried by acclamatlOn General Woodford
was received with cheers he forward to intro
duce Mr. Beecher. lie said;
To M S se SS
great JOY Tonight az one man VINO stood al Cncago
Sn %as liz
never been saddened In any political experience,
s asfP s at e' oS
colce Of the Convention has fallen the next man
nut HS 10 one ne @ouen WINE add this hearty commenda
General Garfield 6ee' words o a; 0s earnest
ciaIo OF my maturer years. whom our Convention.
T!h TS@ny f%9y the manSooS sSsi
when it something to be the friend OF the slave,
Chester Arthur was es say
ease and DID his duty as Young establish the
prncprs aud purposes when nave snce m ~
yon iOwnsman, whom Brooklyn hearts love TO honor
Henry Ward Beecher Loud applause.I
Mr.. BEECBER'S SPEECH.
Mr. Beecher then stepped forward, and when the ap-
plause had subsided. spoke as followsi
FELLOwCITlZENs: IL gives me great pleasure tonignt
IN npear before you and to advocate the claims OF the
Republican party to the administration OF govern
ment for the four years after the ensuing March,
a.lzk kalzay yxnIaaa sharn
bayc come majority and tens OF thou
souds OF young men. Many thousands will vote this
Fail for the first tme and It seems in their behalf and,
in the behalf Of that great multitude OF citizens VINO
are engaged in other things much that they cannot
give much time to politics, not unwse TO ask your AZ
tentlou for short time this evening" not so much as TO
tho details OF party to large view OF the condition
OF the country and o. the party-a hauohai vie" ano
not par isan view.
We ought to enter into this contest which fmpends,
not tamey, with excitement, II you please, and en-
thusiasm rapplausel. but without bitterness with
generosity with eagerness but with manly regard
also for tho opinions and rights Of other men. We
should nor be msled by all the cries and by oil the
abuse that probably viii DO hurled backward and forth
from one man TO nn0ther-t may be, from both sides:
1t consideration of some comfort that tue potiGai
atmosphere Of far better than IL was III Tue
carrier days Of our Republic We are more decent insn
they were In ne days Gt ;Sa names wbcb ara
voIum,nous-tO Washington to Adams, TO Jefferson, to
1nc viii take the time Of Lincoln. he will see how
0,rn that are now regarded spOtless at thas
n'u time were covered ali over with reproaches:
II the representations OF those heated and
nan whom We ali doght to honor had been be-
eyed by our citzcns they would have been misled
tariv "a thousands were misled. We look back
and see the heavens cleared Of those murky clouds
dv "a we are going this conflict let us remember
that man is not less worthy OF our confidence because
h ~ traSnced Let us ma much allowance and not be
nv and abuse. Mud Is not ar
nment But we should not forget that men and parties
"a m ae mn OF weaknesses interlaced with points VI
strengtb There is such thing as o perfect heart
Thai fbpre are saints do not doubt Tut very seldom
meei with them Laughter and applause a.: when do
n "a very seldom in political gatherings tIsenewcd
laughter and appauseI -,
standard political morality would seek II through
the cummon school. would endeavor TO inspire nobler
Instincts and manly principles and more inteiii-
nrnce among the common people by our institutions
and nv tne lust rumens that civilization and religion
ford US. lApplausel This raises the tone OF party