Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-28

Yesterday evening at half past seven o'clock mot
withstandng the storm and the counter attrac-
tons of the fire by the river sde) numerous and very
respectable meeting assembled at Tammany Hail.
II was more than ordinarily numerous and respecta-
BILE, it understood that the recent bloody
tastrophe al Washington would form prominent
topic of the eloquence of the orators, and that the
feelings of this great section of the political interests
of the state and country would be expressed in an
uHequivocal tone respecting that deplorable event.
Hundreds who have heretofore held themselves aloof
from Tammany Hall made their appearance on this
occasion, and the excitement and agitation was tre-
mendous. A deep and burning spirit was evident on
every countenance; and every alluslon to the muir
derous scene was responded to by thrill of painful
and intense interest. The pervading sentiment was
that il was duty incumbent on the community, as
composed of reasoning and moral agents. to express
their detestaton of such outbreak in the very pre-
ccts of the assembled council Of the republic, with
out any reference to politics. and unconnected with
the party agtations of the day. The meeting was
very thronged, and would have been still more nume-
rous, but for mistake in the hour OF meeting, which
was half past SEVEN instead of seven. Many scores
attended at the latter hour and finding the doors of
the hall closed, went away imagining that the meet
ing had been postponed.
The special object for which the people had been
convened was to memorable Congress in favour Of
the ssb-reasury BILL and the mechanics, tradesmen,
and working people, the pith, snew, and marrow of
the community responded to the call. The absence,
however OF about 1890 fremen on duty at the great
fire. was Significantly alluded to, and regretted but
the faithful comfsrted themselves with tho antcpa-
ton that they would swell the already crowded hall
on their RETURN and join the loud acclaim in approba
ZION of the Presidents favorite measure. From the
composition Of the meeting it WIS apparent that re-
action had already taken place and that the recent
events a, Washington had already operated discount
of twenty-five per cent on the Wing cause.
Mr. Allen Snffen called the meeting to order, and
nominated Mr. John w. Hardenbroeck as Chairman,
which was received by reclamation. A string OF
about twenty Vice Presidents and twelve secretaries
were named, and assened to.
The call of the meeting, as published in the demo-
crutlc papers, was read by Mr. Thomas Beatty; after
which Mr. Thomas n. Carr noun sed the rosrum
and read the address Of the Committee, prefacing il
with some pertinent remarks on the Importance of
mechanics 10 the community, and the fact that the
present leading men in the city had sprung from their
ranks. In the course If his observations, he read
circular attributed 10 the Wings, and which has been
circulated ndustrously for the last five weeks, incul
eating the necessity OF all employers 10 exercise their
influence upon Their misguided clerks and labouring
men who might be inundated by the fear of want
arising from the apprehension Of losing their situa-
tons. The orators remarks on this mandate Of the
wings were received with vehement cheering and
the system ofproscnphon alluded TO was deeply
Grated. After pouring the vial OF political Indignation
upon the banks AZ preparing the grave of American
freedom, Mr.. Carr read the address of the Commit
tee on the sub treasury SYSTEM and its advantages
Messrs. Birdsell, Treaswe, and Snifen were then
loudly called for but the cries for the latter prcdom
I Ill .4w4 - .u0. ~~r a.
men, the weight they had in the political scale and
Their determination 10 support the administration.
The democracy was not TO be ceerced by the noned
power, and although Il might be oppressed for { time
Il would eventually risk every thing TO indicate its
rights IN spite Of intimidation and undue influence.
Mr.. Rlrdssli then addressed the meeting with great
energy and fervor He 10 young man, and de
claims very pretuly. As we were writing at the ia
/ bic on which he stood, his muscular emotion pre-
ventes our netting down his remarks from the ire
msndous vlbrlusn occssoned by his action and ges-
tsre. lie alluded 10 the blood Of the murdered
Cdey, and his spirit asking for retrIbu,on while
Webb, Wise, Graves, and M. l.. DAVIS were playing
Of bfsg over his coffin This remark created ire
mendous explosion; after which he proceeded in a
happy VEN Of irony 10 expose the electionesrng
n9uucs Of the Wings whom the God Of the people
should grind IN the mortar Of he indignation.
Mr.. Tfead~ell commenced with an exposure Of the
bsnks ssd the credit system, which was nothing
bs, system Of debt, which considered the ghost of
gnses better than guinea. This gentleman was a
ba ~ Iarussr, and although very luderous, no,
very apposts in ne llssuston. Loaves, and legs OF
mutton, Hcses and Joshss, and General Washing
ten me Bank II England, and that Of the United
States General Washington and the brave TENNESSEE
| flhemsn, shinpiasiss~ and Martin vsn Buren, were
/ the samples Of The harsnrue James Watson Webb
and Daasl Webster we're 10 pass current at Wash
| lne1on, and DAVID ogsen Of Albsny-sll bumsugs
Tho nechsnlcs d not want small bllls-they want.
ed specss not the proH.sse 10 pay q dollar, hut the
real thing Itsclf II the Banker, lawyers notaries
sns nsrchsnls ~snies paper money let them Keep
Il, bot n God name LEI ne have the specie II pro-
perry vas the test of merit Jadas Iscsrst was bet
- ihsn NJ. brother disciples ~ thirty pieces Of sill
sef-f.s they ~ere oil poor. The merchants were
called prncss-lst them have uiesi what's prince
xpshovt . ute1 what's q monkey without n tail I
The Wings lac the SLACK well ISLANDERS dom like 10
hear Of stroas vaults. bolts, bars and lscks-thev
cant Get Their hands IN. The voice Of brave wise
and Intelligent people ~ss s~sys the voice Of God.
NJ. walsh then toos his pes,i,on on the table and
urged the mesfns - he the alert al the approach.
lns charter elections and dspo.ssss the wings Of the
place. into winch they ins'dously crept The work.
lnrmsn IN nothing b.s SHIRT, uo~sers coat srd hat
9Th par Of shoes ~ss eaaal the eyes Of God "a
the Bond street sr-iscrsi ~ho lived IN four story
house rolled sbost ~ . sumpw0us esrnssc, and
stepped OF oft IN slk siockings and such fripTsry
NJ webb treated the company - . recitation cnt.
\ led me P-oc-cers' Ole, N which Benedict Arsold