Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-30

can. know they have precious little OF that article
bat precious little is better than none.
From the Courier and Enquirer, March Szl
Great Whig Meeting at Masonic Hail.
The length of the reported proceedings of the great
,,es,;ro held last evening at Masonic Hail. prevents
MS from accompanying them with the comments
which they naturally suggest. We would only say
that the assemblase was worthy of the occasion; and
that the enthusiasm evinced in behalf of Mr.. CLARK
was well-deservea tribute honestly paid to an effi-
Glen, and popular magistrate, benevolent and kind
hearted man. practical and sagacious political Lead
er. and firm uncompromising WIG. At an early
hour the Hall was thronged to overlooking, and
from the general spirit that was manifested on the
occasion, and the deep interest with which the pro-
eeedngs were received we are persuaded that the pub
lie mind is fully awake to the Importance Of the ap-
proaching struggle and that the WHO'S OF New I ork
will render good account OF the Charter Elecuons;
We would invite especial attention 10 the ADDRESS ana
resolutions of the Convention; and we regret very
much that i is in pc Ser to present only or0f
abstract of the eloquent addresses which were re-
ceiyed with long continued and repeated cheers, by
of the largest and most ever
assembled at Masonic Hall.
The meeting was called to order by Robert u Wet
more ESD who nominated for presiding officer,
LAMBERT SUDAN, Esq, and the following gentle
meh as Vice Presidents representing the wards OF the
city,
Frederick Pentz, Henry Definbough,
Iaaac Phvef William s. Slocum
Harry Weed Alpheus Sherman,
Samuel Sparks, Jr. Abraham Iappan
Wm n Ireland William Bakewell
Iam.sI vncb Phlletus H. Woodruff,
Thomas Carnley, Arson VI PheiPs,
David L. Bennett, Meigs ID. Benjamin,
Stephen Potter
And for Secretaries
Mortimer M. jackson, Andrew Mount
Stephen Crosker OlVer T. nosnei'
Alter the organization Of the meeting, Philip Hone,
ESQ. in behalf of the Nominating Convention. pre-
sened the following address to the citizens OF New
York.
Fellow Citizens-ln presenting as candidate Tor
the Mayoralty the name Of our fellow citizen AARON
CLARK we offer you pledge if ne should be reeiect-
ed of continuance Of the faithful services whicn ne
has rendered during the last year. The claims OF Mr
Clark upon the public favor are OF nc ordinary char
acter. his father. who was resident Of Massacha-
sets, entered the American army In the Reveiuuoh-
ary war as private soldier, and continued IN service
anti its closes in the battle Of Long Island when me
main army retreatec TO New YORK, ne win little
band withsood the attacks of the invaders, and was
felled 10 the earth dangerously wounded sy the br-
tsh dragoons he was then shut up IN the prison ~
Liberty street. where he met with the most crue'
treatment. In that effort TO save TINS perry eny from
the enemy, he lost all but his life. 4
Mr. Clark's father, who was a farmer, dies, leaving
him an orphan at the age OF twelve years. anu nc oy
his own energy and industry acquired means 70 ena-
Bile him to procure good education. ne was cary
noticed by Governor Tompkns, who made HIM bis
Hrivate secretary, in which capacity he conunsed LOT
two years and acquired 30 fully the good WIZ ana es
teen of the Governor, that ne successfully recon-
mended him 10 the cerkshp OF the Assembly oil TINS
State where for mere than SIX years all parties con,
CURED in awarding to him the merit oil unsurpassed
ability and usefulness :. c,
In the last war with Great Britain, Mr.. CLARK,
pntsered as a private soldier, although then IN the
practice of the law and was finally appointed ray
master of the Delaware troops under Col Colden.
We have known Mr. Clark as private citiren as
a member of the Common Council, and az Cniei
Magistrate Of this city he has suggested and urged
the adopton OF measures calculated TO Extend enrch
and beauify our city and State his plans are vig
oreus and comprehensive and throughout ne mas
been distinguished for ability, ZEAL hrmness ana ais
He has been remarkable for his assdui,y in attend
SAC Ia The duties Of his Office, never having oeen az
sent for one day; his polite and obhging @tenuen 70
the calls and desires OF all who have business mere
his courteous department in his intercourse win
feow citizens "a well as in the reception OF stiang-
e~s who had claims upon the Kindness OF our ivy NE
fsthsl attention to all the great interests OF me cy
and to the welfare Of the poor as well as the nch
prove him to be not only valuable object, oW gov
demaH and phllanthropist.
His abors during most trying period IN the Cause
OF the poor have raised for him monsment OF aAec
ten and love in the heart of every good CITIZEN foI
while many have been engaged IN amusemeats ana
the pursuit Of gain he has been seen all times enter
ing the abodes Of poverty and distress and relieving
thstpeors
He is truly worthyto be Chief Magistrate Of
this great Metropolis
But, Fellow Citizens, whilst we have thus stated
TO you the strong personal claims Of Mr. Clark upon
you, for your support, we beg leave to rcmind you
that the approaching election has strong claims upon
you as good citizens, upon other grounds.
A crisis has arrived in public affairs when Il is "a
ne decided whether the people will rise in their ma
ies,y, vindcae their rights and preserve their lber
ties, or tamely submit 70 Dc dictated 70 and be GO
ksve obtained possession Of the high places in tn,
T,oyernment and who seek to enlarge and contns,
thsr power BY corrupt dangerous, and arbitrary
mss~res and who, in the prssscnt'sn Of thel
schsmes have hrouQht upon the cOuntry prostrs
uos 81 credit, and interruption Of the pursuits Of In
dustry OF and arrangement Of the ahars OF w