Their rights would be protected, their privileges maintHined, no matter at what hazard or what cost (cheers). He referred to the exemption clause ($300.00) as being an invidious distinction between the rich and poor (Yes, yes). It was undemocratic, unwise, aud he did not wonder that they objected to it. He preferred the old law, under which all classes bore equal responsibility (cheers). Our recent brilliant victories made it easy for volunteers to be raised, to put down the rebellion. Let the Government abandon the conscription act and throw itself on the patriotism of the people (great cheers). There were men enough to volunteer, good nten, of their own free will. Such men would tight better, and be an honor to the service. He went on in this strain, for some time, and then denounced the rioters for robbery, and declared the hanging of inoffensive negroes a disgrace to the age in which we live. They ought rather to be protected, as the weak have a right to the protection of the strong. He was sure that this meeting did not approve of the burning of Orphan Asylums, be they for blacks or whites. There should be no distinction of nationalities, colors or races. Then the speaker denounced the excesses of Know-

Nothingism bitterly, the audience applauding heartily. He alluded to General McClellan, who was cheered enthusiastically, and General Grant's name was also greeted with cheers, the news of Vicksburg being fresh at the time.

" Mr. Pierre C. Talman followed in a similar strain, expressing his confidence that the meeting before him would be the last people in the world to violate the laws. He reminded them that the abolitionist fanatics, who were rapidly losing their grip on the people, desired nothing better than to regain it, through the excesses of a mob. (Groans for the Abolitionists).