Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-12-18
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From the ". 7. Com. Dec. ID.
GREAT NATIONAL REPUBLICAN MEET

GREAT NATIONAL REPUBLICAN MEETING
AT aAsONIC HALL
The call Of meeting of the National Repub-
licans friendly to the election OfllENRf CLAY,
as the successor of the present Executive OF the
United States, has been nobly responded to by
the people. Never was 50 great-so enthusiast
,ic-a political meeting assembled in this city.
as that which convened lSstevening, at Masonic
Hall. The crowd was impsense-the spacious
Hall, which easily accommodates 5000 persons,
wa. crowded to overlooking, and large numbers
were compelled reluctantly to retire because
they could not obtain entrance. The meeting
was composed Of the most respectable part Of our
citizens-aged men. who have not mingled Tor
years in political strife-the middle aged, who
feel deeply For the honor and future welfare OF
The repubiic-and our Young men, full OF lie and
spirit, and activity, anxious to arrest our 9lor-
rious institutions from the fall which awaits them
if their destnes are to be much longer entrusted
70 the guidance OF the present corrupt and incom-
petent hands. The meeting was called to order
by William S. Johnson. and organised by the APP
pointment of MIR. John l. Lawrence. as Presi-
dent. Peter Sharpe and Isaac Minard Vice Pres
dents, and Ellis Potter and Joseph HoxIe, secre-
taries. David B. Ogden then assembled the
stage, where he was received by the warmest
marks Of applause. And it was truly gratifying
Tic, who have been retired from political life for
!nany years, thus coming again forward at the
call of their country. Mr.. D. spoke for nearly
an hour. in his wOated able and happy manner.
s. vas listened to with the most profound and ca
..pr attention, save only when interrupted by the
ofi-repeated peas of applause. We should like
90 have had Mr. Van Buren, within hearing dis
lance. when the deafening thunders Of the peo-
MES indignation were shouted forth at the eX-
position Of his crooked policy. The speech Of
MIR Ogden was received throughout with the
most decisive marks of appreciation. Mr.. HoxIe
then road the address. which was listened to
with great attention, aud frequently appauded.
Al the close Of the address, Hiram ketchum.
E>a. read various resolutions. IN which HENRY
CLAY Is nominated as candidate Tor President
of the United States Mr. K. followed the
rcadiny with short but animated address, which
was received 1th frequent and loud bursts of
annlause. Indeed, 'we never witnessed meet
mo where 50 much deep and patriotic and gener'
nus feeling was manifested. And this feeling
wa, unanimous. The Jackson men aud their a
qrarian allies. were not there, or /! there were
few straegers from their ranks in the room, they
were awed TO silence: tor the meeting was con
Quoted with all possible deccrum. And there
was spirit pervading the vast assembla.e, which
-,ugcrs d sure and triumphant victory! The all
dress. and sketches cs the speeches OF Messrs
OGDEN and Ketchum, will be published IN day
or two The following are the resolutions which
were adopted by acclanaton;
Resoire!, That We approve the address now
road and that the time has arrived, when par
~ in opposition to the general administration,
should BE- organized, and that we will proceed
without deav, to effect such organization IN this
city.
ReselreI. That while we hold ourselves in
readiness To confer and act in concert with our
friends opposed 10 the general administration IN
other parts Of our own State and OF the United
States. the name Of Henry CLAY OF Kentucky,
already before the public as candidate for the
off e If President of the United States, meets
our most har,v and decided appreciation; that
we recognize in this distinguished citizen. Il
IMAM of elevated genius, ardent patriotism, and
true experience in public affairs; whose iix-
ed and unwavering principles. and distinguished
public services war and IN peace. and whose
Jealous endayors to extend the blessing of free
government to other natiOns, give him high claims
2pon the gratitude of his country, and enti'le
him to distinguished place In the great republic
ca9 party offae Wortd.
RssoIrsi. That We recommend to our friends
IN the city, to cohvene in their respective wards
without delay, TO select five persons from each
ward To form General Committee. to superln-
tend the concerns of the national republican par
~ IN this city, and also to select Ward Commit
ieees; and that such General Committee be re-
ouested to meet at Mr.. Acker's Hotel, on the
evening of Monday, the eth day Of December
instrnt-
-ss9SSS5ss
Literary Contention IN the WsSt.-It has been
recent, stated that an invitation has been made
for the assembling of Literary Convention at
Nashville, on the first W ednesdav of April next,
for purposes similar to those so happily obtained
nv the late Literary Convention in the City Of
New York This call (says western paper,l
proceeds from most respectable source, from
those who are both theoretically and practically
skilled in teaching, and whose object is the bene
III Of the present and future generations 1t Is
hoped that the meeting will be numerously at
tended. and that this early notice will enable
gentlemen to prepare. deliberately and carefully,
sv,h statements. for mutual advantage, as refec-
ion and experience may suggest TO them
IN. T. Baity .3sr.