Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-07


nersona favor to me-to try to be as honest as they
can know they have precious little of that article
hat precious little is better than none.
From the Courier and Enquirer, March e.
Great whig Meeting at Masonic Hall.
The length of the reported proceedings of the great
meeting held last evening at Masonic Hall, prevents
Ms from accompanying them with the comments
which they naturally suggest. We would only say
that the assembage was worthy Of the occasion; and
that the enthusiasm evinced in behalf of Nh. CLARK
was we'll deserved tribute honestly paid to an eff
Gent and popular magistrate, benevolent and kind
hearted man practical and sagaclous political lead
ar and firm uncompromsing WING. At an early
hour. the Hall was thronged to overhowing, and
from the general spirit thar manifested on Inc
occasion, and the deep interest with which the pro-
oeedngs were received are persuaded that the pub
lie mind is fully awake to the importance OF the ap-
preaching straggle and that the WIGS OF New York
will render good account of the Charter Elections
We would invite especial attention TO the address ana
resolutions of the Convention; ana we regret very
much that il is in our DO xer present only brief
abstract of the eloquent addresses which were re-
ceived with long continued and repeated cheers, Dy
one Of the largest and most enthusiastic meetings. ever
assembled at Masonic Hail.
The meeting was called to order by Robert Z. Wet
more, ESQ who nominated for presiding omcer,
LAnsERr SUDAN, Esq, and the following gentle
inch Vice Presidents, representing the wards oi he
city.
Frederick Pentz, Henry Deffnbough,
Isaac M. Phyef William ;; Socnn''
Harry Weed Apheus Sherman,
SAMUEL Sparks Jr. Abraham Tappan
WIN n Ireland William Bakewell,
Im.sT vnch Phetius II. Woodruff,
Thomas CARNEY, Anson @. Phelps,
DAVID L. Bennett, Meigs ~. DshjaHn,
Stephen Potter
And for Secretaries
Mortimer M. Jackson, Andrew Mount,
Stephen Croker, Oiiver =. Hos,"o.'
After the organization of the meeting, fniilP uohe
Eso., in behalf of the Nominating Convenuon pre-
scented the following address 10 inc c''1eh' A''"
York.
Fellow Citizens-ln presenting as cahoioate ior
the Mayoralty the name Of fellow citizen, AARON
CLARK, we offer you pledge he should be re-eiect
ed of continuance Of the faithful services whcn he
has rendered during the last year. The claims OF Mr
Clark upon the public faver are OF ne ordinary char'
acter: his father who was a resident OF Massacha-
sets, entered the American army in the kevelutoR-
arv war az private soldier, and continued In service
anti its close: IN the battle M OIL %gt be- With ,s
band withs,ood the attacks Of the invaders and was
felled 10 the earth, dangerously wounded sy tne ni
ush dragons; he was then shut up IN me prison y
Liberty street where he met with the most cruel
treatment In that effort 10 save this perry etfy IRON
the enemy, he lost all but his lie.
Mr. Clark's father who was a farmer, died, Leaving
him orphan at the age oil twelve years ana nc uy
MS own energy and industry acquired means to ena-
bic him 10 procure a good education. he was early
noticed by Governor Tompklns, VINO mace MIN s's
private secretary in which capacity ne continued lot
two years and acquired fully the good VIII ana es
tenn of the Governor that he successfully recon-
nendsd him 10 the cerkshlp OF the Assembly OF TINS
State where for mere than six years all parties con,
cnred in awarding to HIM the merit Oh uhs"PasSeu
In the last war with Great Britain, Mr. Clark vol
untsered AZ a private SOLDIER although then IN tae
practice Of the law, and was finally appointed ray
master OF the Delaware troops Under Col Coiden
We have known Mr.. Clark as a private citizen, as
n member of the Common Council and as Chief
Magistrate of this city he has suggested ana urged
the adoption OF measures calculated 70 ex'eno, ennon
and beautfy our city and State his plans are vg-
orous and comprehensive, and throughout ne mas
been disting for ability zeal, hrmness ana us
crcnon.
aa to the duties of his Office never having been az
sent for one day his polite and obhRng auohuen' 70
the calls and desires Of oil who have business ,nrre
HIS courteous department IN his intercourse WIN
fellow citizens, as well as IN me recepnon Oh suane
who had claims upon the kindness oil our ci'y, MS
faithful attention. 10 all the great interests OF me cy
and the welfare Of the poor as well as the ncn,
prove him TO be not only valuable omccr, ou' Rc"
uemaH and philsnthiopist
HIS labors during q most trying period IN the eause
OF the poor have isised for him monument OF aHsc-
non and love IN the heart Of every good citizen oI
while many have been engaged in amusemests ana
the pursuit of gam, he he's been at all times enter
ing the abodes Of poverty and Distress and relieving
hefpoor.
He v truly worthy TO be the Chief Magistrate OF
fhs great Metropolis.
But. Fellow Ci,ixens, whilst We have thus stated
TO you the strong personal cs ms Of Mr. Clark upon
you, for your support, beg leave to remind you,
ina the approaching election has strong claims upon
you as good citizens, upon other grounds
crisis has arrived in public sfinirs, when IL is to
be decided whether the people will rise in their
iesy, indicate their rights and preserve their ber
fes or timely submit TO be dictated To and be 20
verned like slaves, by despotic snstocracy who
have obtained possession Of The high places IN the
Government, and who seek 20 enlarge and continue
their power by corrupt dangerous, aRd arbitrary
measures, and who, in the prosecution OF their
schemes have brought upon the country proera-
DON Of sred, and interruption Of the pursuiu Of IN
dustry OF and arrangement of the Affairs OF the