Proceedings at the Mass Meeting of Loyal Citizens

82 opinions, is a patriot. [Cheers.] They who condemn any class of our fellowcitizens because of differences on collateral issues those who declare that a loyal abolitionist is on a level with an armed secessionist are wrong in head, or at heart unsound. [Applause.] Let assertions like this be at an end. Let all loyal men and all loyal journals abandon arguments which bear the dull and counterfeit ring of traitor philosophy. [Loud applause.] For the rest for those who not alone seem,but are, disloyal let the people arise in their might, and silence them all, whether they speak in the street to the few, or seek, through the public press, to poison the many. Law, in many things, cannot go so far, nor accomplish so much, as determined public opinion. [Cheers.] While men like Andy Johnson, of Tennessee, with herculean strength, strike, in their districts, at the hydra of rebellion, shall not we, in New-York, war upon the spirit of secession in every form ? [Applause, and cries of " We will."] The old flag must be the paramount object of all. It will be loved by the faithful. By the fa'se, it must be feared. [Vociferous cheering.] They talk of a distinction between fidelity to the Government and devotion to the Administration. In the day of national danger or disaster, the two sentiments are inseparable. Distrust him who professes the one only to disclaim the other. [Applause.] When the tempest howls, no prayer breathed for the ship forgets the pilot at ner helm. [Applause and cheers.] Loyalty knows no conditions. Stand by the Government ! Scrutinize its action ; but do it like earnest patriots not like covert traitors. Stand by the Administration ! In times like these, party spirit should be lulled. That spirit was hushed in the era of the Revolution in the days of Madison and Monroe and when the hero of New Orleans crushed the rising form of nullification. Our fathers stood by Jackson as their sires sustained Washington. It is our privilege to uphold the arm of a President, great and pure, who will share their glory on the page of history. ]Loud cheering.] 1 must trespass no longer. [Cries of " Go on, go on."] No, fellow-citizens ; I will bid you farewell. Our illustrious Secretary of State has this day given to the army the only son not already in the public service. Let us emulate his spirit of sacrifice, and think nothing too dear to offer on the altar of our country. Mr. SMITH spoke with a clear, loud voice, and retired in the midst of most enthusiastic cheering. SPEECH OF JOSEPH HOXIE, ESQ. Mr. JOSEPH HOXIE was next introduced, was warmly received, and spoke as follows : They say this is the young men's stand, intended more especially for the young men, and should any one say, " Why, Hoxie has the impudence to claim the honor of belonging to that patriotic part of our fellow-citizens, the young men," I should simply say, " Why, my friends, I have belonged to the Young Men's Committee for more than forty years." [Laughter and applause.] And now, before addressing you, very briefly, I propose that we all unite in singing the " Star-Spangled Banner," and I want about five acres of this audience to join in the chorus. [Great cheering.] The " Star-Spangled Banner " was then sung by a glee club on the platform, thousands upon thousands of voices in the immense crowd joining in the chorus with a most thrilling effect.

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