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

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From the Courier and Enquirer, March q
Great WING Meeting at Masonic Hall.
The length of the reported proceedings of the great
rneetns held last evening at Masonic Hall, prevents
us from accompanying them with the comments
which they naturally suggest. We would only say
that the assemblage was worthy of the occasion; and
that the enthusiasm evinced in behalf of Mr.. CLARE.
was a we'll deserved tribute honestly paid to an ef-
eient and popular magistrate a benevolent and kind
hearted man practical and sagacous political lead
. ar and firm uncompromising WHIG 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 tho pro-
seedings were received persuaded that the pub
lie mind is fully awake to the Importance OF the APP
preaching struggle and that the WHIas sfNew York
will render good account Of the Charter Elecuons;
We would invite especial attention to the address and
resolutions of the Convention; and we regret very
much that It is cur pc yer to present only orsi
abstract of the eloquent addresses which were re-
.ceived with long continued and repeated cheers by
ana of the largest and most enthusiastic meetings ever
assembled at Masonic Hall.
The meeting was called to order by HonertC wet
more ESQ, who nominated for presiding omcer,
LAnsEnr SuypAm ESQ.,, and the following gentle
meh Vice Presidents, representing the WARDS Oh the
city.
Frederick Pentz, Henry Definbough,
Isaac NJ. Phvef William 8. Slocum,
Harry Weed Alpheus Sherman,
Samuel Sparks Jr Abraham Iappan
VIM II. Ireland William baKcweii,
LANES LYNCH, Philetius II. Woodruff,
Thomas Carnley, Arson y. PnelPs,
David T.. Bennett Meigs ID. Benjamin,
Stepnen rotter
And for Secretaries
Mor,mer M. Jackson, Andrew Mount,
Stephen Croker, Oliver +. Hosmer.
Ao., IN. ORC. AVIATION Of the meeting, Philip hone'
Rso.. in behalf of the Nominating Convon &c NJ.
senied the following address 70 inc '"-'
York. .nnprSs
E.l,ow Citizens-ln presenting as candioate ior
the Mayoralty the name OF our ieow eII sa
Cs.sx' we offer you pledge if he should be re.eiec'
I'd of continuance Of the faithful services whcn ne
las rendered during the last year. The claims Oh MI
Clark upon the public favor are OF ne or9' ne
acter: his father who was resident Oh PaasIaaa.
ssus. entered the American army IN the neveluuoh.
sYv war A. private soldier, and continued IN service
anti, its close: in the battle Of Long lsano wnen .no
main army retrcatco to New ork, nc WIN "sm go
hand withs;ood the attacks OF the INVADERS ana DO;
ed % the earth sSsn sbu, up in Inc prison in
Tihartv street where he met with the most cruel
treatment In that effort TO save TINS very Guy hun
me enemy he lost all but his life.
M C.Isrk's father who was a farmer oiee, ieasns
him an orphan at the age Of twelve years, and ne ey
his own energy and industry acquired means 70 ens
AZ him 70 nrocure a good education. he was early
noticed by Governor Tompkns, VINO maoo nI s sas
private secretary IN wh g. v the good will and es
saem Of the Governor, that ne successfully leco ~.
nsndsi him 10 the clerkshp of the Assembly o. TINS
STATE where for mere than SIX years all PaIuss III
.carred in awarding 70 MIN 'ne nio''' "
,s ,si war with Great Britain, Mr.. Clark vol
.r,sered A. a private soldier, although then N .ae
sractice of the law, and was finally apponted ray
master Of the Delaware troops unoe. Uv c;,,1en as
rerber Of the Common Council, and as Cnie,
Magistrate of this city he has suggested and ~.
the adooon of measures calculated 10 ex'enu, eni.n
and beaatfy our city and state ns paa he hs.
s;s,r gushed for ability zeal, 6rmness and dis
TT. has heen remarkable for his assiduy IN at'ena-
ug to the duties Of his office never navns -
aan, for one day; his polite and obhgng seenasn "
~. calls and desres Of all who have business mere,
b,a Courteous department in his intercourse WIN =
fellow citizens as well as in the recePuono 80, ~
ers who had claims upon the kindness ?. ous ~ %
fasthfs attention. to all the erea' Iii "A the rich
and the welfare Of the poor as ws'l ~ 49, -. asn.
prove him to be not only valuable ohcc' wv So
temsH and phanthroplst.
His labors during most trying Period IN NC s
OF the poor have raised for him monnment OF AVE-
son and love in the heart Of every good cltizen 70
while many have been engaged IN amusemes's a aa1
the pursuit Of gain he has been seen at all times en.e
lag the abodes of poverty and distress, and relieving
ahetpoor.
Hc is truly worthyto be Chief Magistrate
this great Metropolis.
Rut FeIlew-C Citizens, whilst We have thus state
"a Won the strong personal claims Of Mr.. Clark upo
YOU, for your support we beg leave to remind yos
Ina, the approaching election has streRg claims upo
you as good citizens, upon other grounds.
crisis has arrived in public affairs when Il is I
be decided whether the people will rise in their ms
esty vndica,e their rights and preserve ihe'r lise'
t tea or tsmely submit to be dictated TO and Be e
verned like slaves by despoue sns.ccIscy w "a
Ssove,wmsnt. and who seek to enlarge and ccntinu
the;r power by corrupt dangerous, and sre'srsr
measures mes. and who, in the prcsscuusn o. the
schemes have brought upon the COUNTY, np'os ~ !,
dSs,rv Of and a arrangement Of the affairs OF "a