114 [From the New-York Times, July 16th.] THE VOICE OF THE METROPOLIS. The great popular demonstration in this city, yesterday, was of a spirit and character sufficiently decided and enthusiastic. It, with the April demonstration of last year, forms the second of the two largest and most influential meetings ever held in New-York. It proclaimed, in unmistakable language and in clear voice, the purpose of the people in regard to the war and in support of the Union and the Government. From every stand and by every speaker there was but one tone ; and every man present seemed inspired by the spirit of the hour. It was that the war begun by traitors must be pushed on till treason is extirpated from the whole land ; that the Union which, during the year has cost so much blood and treasure, must be battled for while any blood or treasure is left in the country ; and that, to this end, the legitimate directors of the war must be upheld in every effort for its successful prosecution, and impelled onward bythe people to greater efforts and the most decisive measures. Though during the year thousands of the bravest and best of the sons of New- York have given their lives for the sacred cause, there were yet thousands more ready to meet the ordeal of battle for its support ; and though tens of thousands were now on the battle-field in Virginia, there would be no lack of men willing to follow them there or anywhere else. They were in favor of the strongest measures on the part of the Government ; the most determined vigor on the part of commanders ; the most unflinching prosecution of the war. The most energetic words were applauded with most vehemence ; the most courageous expressions met with the warmest response in the people's hearts. There was no talk of discouragement, not the shadow of a thought of doubt of ultimate triumphant success. Recent disasters were acknowledged and felt to be but temporary and accidental ; and the long roll of victories that glorify the year gave faith that the triumphs of our arms in the future would be none the less prouder and decisive. There could not have been greater unanimity displayed on the part of all classes and parties in New-York. Men of every political antecedent and of every soc al grade agreed and fraternized, as they have done in the past? There was no thought of any sort of compromise not a man who dared to propose to turn the back toward the enemy. All felt that whatever stood in the nation's pathway must be broken through, and that nothing in the South nor in the North was so sacred as the Unity of the Republic. On this point the voice of the people, as expressed yesterday, was unmistakable. The meeting of April, last year, was held the day after our troops had been assaulted in Baltimore, and the first blood had been shed in the war. It gave an impetus to volunteering and to the National cause throughout the whole country ; it gave strength and vigor to the Administration, consolidated the sentiment of the city, and was the first unmistakable evidence of a united North. The North has remained united throughout the year, and its unity is still unbroken ; and to this fact, next to the courage of our army, is owing the triumphs of the past over the rebellion. This meeting gives a further expression to the same purpose of the North ; and if it does as much to stimulate the the country and aid the Government, it will be a success. New-York now has had its day of talk. The next work in hand is fighting. The people have spoken ; now let them buckle on the armor. There ia spirit enough, courage enough, faith enough ; let there be no backwardness in volunteering. Three hundred thousand troops aj:e needed needed at once. Our gallant army, which marched to the field a year ago, has already done more than half the work of crushing the rebellion, and restoring the Union. The men required to aid in finishing the other half of the labor must hasten to do it, and put the capstone of restoration on the National temple. If the masses of the Metropolis act up promptly to the spirit they evinced yesterday, our quota of troops will be in the field before the close of the week.
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