Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-11-30


alluded TO TN" distinguished Wing represen-
tatives from New York, who had been elect
ed under the same auspices VI Mcssrs. Hoffman
and Curtis ana their names were so receiv-
ed by their constituency as to indicate that
their principles, lh:r character, and their
services, were duly appreciated. In conclu-
sion. Mr.. Clark referred to the services of
the Wing women of New York, at the late
election, and introduced an appropriate and
beautiful sentiment, with which he had been
charged by a lady who had been among the
most active in her exertions. 1t is needless
to say, thot this sentiment was such as TO
commend itself TO all the brothers and hus-
bands ofthe assembly, and that it was receiv-
ed with corresponding emotion. In con-
clusion, he welcomed the Wing delegations
of our sister cities and states, to the hosptali
ty Of our homes, and participation in our
public festivities.
The Mayor then proceeded to call upon
the chairmcn Of the respective delegations,
each of HON was introduced to the audience,
with few appropriate remarks-character
lied by the usual tact and talent of that eX-
celleDt officer. First in order, JouN NEAL,
Esq. Of Portland, was introduced, who, on ris-
ing, addressed the meeting in an anina ted
and eloquent speech.
CHARLES ADAMS, Of Burlington, VT. was
next introduced, and addressed the meeting.
fIe spoke of the devotion, the patriotism Of
his state, and her firm adherence to the prin-
clples of liberty, and the cause Of the con-
stitution. In the name Of her citizens he
congratulated the wings Of New York on
their achievement of so glorious n victory.
! MIR. Curtis, of Rhode Island, observed thot
he had been called upon at late hour to act
as chairman of the delegation from his own
state. That place had been assigned to one
Of her distinguished sons, who was well
known in New York and throughout the
country. (Cries Of name him, name him. J.
alude to Mr.. Burgess. mime cheers for
Mr. Burges!) He would have done justice
to the occasion but feel that no one, how
ever unused to pnblic speaking, could fail to
be inspired by subject like that which is
before us this day. The occasion would coin
words for him, and his soul would fly to his
lips to express its emotions. The wings Of
Rhode Island congratulate the wings of New
York, and thank them for the victory they
have achieved. What more need be said !?
You have fought and conquered, and all you
have to do is to fight and conquer again.
The wings of Rhode Island had fought and
conquered, and it had been in anticipation of
the Presidents message. If their battle had
been fought with that document before the
people, the victory would have been as signal
as it had been in the empire state.
Mr.. WINTHROP, of Boston, appeared in
behalf OF the Wings of Massachusetts-and
spoke about twenty minutes in strain Of the
most Ielcitous eloquence.
This address was responded to by loud,
dealrning and tunultuous cheering.
Mr.. A. &. FLAGG, Of New Haven, late may
or of that city, on being presented, made
very capital speech. He was followed by
John p. Jackson, Esq. of New Jersey, who
acquitted himself in manner altogether
worthy of the Jersey Blues. On mentioning
the honorcd name Of Frclinghuysen. upon
whom it was intended the duty of rendering
the congratulations OF New Jersey should
drvove, the hail rang with cheers, as also it
did when the honored name Of Samuel L..
Southard was pronounced.
Mr.. SWIFT, Mayor Of Philadelphia, next
addressed the meeting.
Mr.. CONRAD, Of Philadelphia, was next
presented as the head of the young mems
delegation from that city. His speech was
chasie, eloquent and forcible.
lie was succeeded by DR.. Nandain, of
Delaware, late Senator the United States.
/ He was followed by Mr.. MEREDITH. of
Baltimore.
The presentations having been completed,
the Hon. Francis Granger was called, from
oil parts of the room, and with an emphasis
that was irresistible. His appearance upon
the forum was hailed by nine checrs-after
which, he made brief but very pertinent ad-
dress, embellished and enlivened by some of
the happy and Salicitous hits, for which he is
as ready as remarkable. After expressing
his acknowledgements to the citizens of New
York, for the many favors they had bestowed
upon him, he proceeded to sketch rapidly the
political history Of the state for the last ten
years.
1t was his pride that he came from what
had been called "the old infected district" o!
the west--a district which had never been
tainted, to any great extent with Jacksonism
There was a time, it is true, when that moral
pestilence was spreading over the state, that,
in order to stop the enemy, it was necessary
to raise the drop of the Cayuga bridge; few
smugglers indeed had swan the lake and
gained footing on the other side. But little
Seneca is all they could occupy. Mr. G. took
from his pocket DR.. Nelson's political chart
that is Just published by the Carvills. and
holding it up to the meeting, made some ex-
celcnt Illustrative remarks, which were re-
ceived with great applause. lie said it had
been the boast Of the administration, that no
matter for the merchants of our cities-no
matter for the distress Of the manufacturers
and artisans-so long as the farmers could
get high prices for their produce, they were
safe. But, running his finger over the ngri-
cultural counties which have snapped the
collar, and rallied under the standard Of re.
form, Mr.. G. Showed how nobly the farmers
had rebuked the libel. lie was proud to look