Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-27

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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
us from accompanying them with the comments
which thew naturally suggest We would only say
tina, the assemblsge worthy of the occasion; and
that the enthusiasm evinced in behalf OF Mr. CLARK
was well deserved tribute honestly paid to an eff
Gent and popular magistrate benevolent and Kind
hearted man. practical and sagacous political lead
er and firm incorporating WING AT an early
hour, the Hall was thronged to overlooking, and
from the general spirit thas was manifested on The
OCCASION and the deep interest with which the pro-
ceedngs were received persuaded that the pub
lie mind is fully awake to the importance OF the ap-
preaching struggle, and that the WINGS Oh New ork
will render a good account of the Charter Elections.
We would invite especial attention to the address and
resolutions of the Convention; and we regret very
mach that il is IN our power to present only BRET
abstract of the eloquent addresses, which were re-
ceved with long continued and repeated cheers, by
one Of the largest and most en husasc meetings. ever
assembled at Masonic Hall.
The meeting called to order by kooertC. Wet
more ESQ who nominated fer presiding oficer,
LAMBERT SUDAN, Esq, and the following gentle
meh as Vice Presidents representing the wards OF the
city.
Frederick PentZ, Henry Defhn0ough,
Isaac NJ. Phyef William :: Slocum
Harry Weed Alpheus Sherman
Samuel Sparks, Je. Abraham Tappan
VIM II Ireland William Bakewel
lanes LYNCH Phlleuus H. Woodruff,
Thomas CarnIey Arson G.. Phelps,
David l.. Bennett Meigs ID. Benjamin,
Stephen Potter
And for Secretaries
Mortimer Nj. Jackson, Andrew Mount,
Stephen Croker, Oliver E. Hosmer.
After the organization of the meeting, Phllp none,
ESQ in behalf of the Nominating Convent0n, pre-
scented the following address TO the citizens OF New
York.
Fellow Citizens-ln presenting as candidate Tor
the Mayoralty the name Of cur fellow citizen AARON
CLARK we offer you pledge If he should be reflect
ed of continuance Of the faithful services which ne
has rendered during the last year The CLAIMS OF Mr.
Clark upon the public favor are OF no ordinary char'
acter; his father who was a resident OF Massacha-
sets, entered the American army IN the kevoluuon-
ary war as private soldier, and continued In service
until its close: in the battle Of Long Island when the
main army retreatec to New YORK, ne WIN n.ue
band withssood the attacks of the invaders and was
felIed 10 the earth, dangerously wounded ny the br
fish dragons; he was then shut up IN the prison ~
Liberty street. where he met with the most cruel
treatment In that effort 10 save this very eify from
the enemy he lost all but his life.
Mr. Clark's father who was a farmer, des, leaving
him an orphan at the age of twelve years and ne oy
his own energy and industry acquired means 10 ena-
noticed by Governor Tompkins, who made him bis
private secretary in which capacity ne continued fer
two years, and acquired so fully the good will and es-
ieem Of the Governor, that he successfully recon-
mended him to the cerkship OF the Assembly OF this
State where for than SIX years all parties con-
CURED i'm awarding 10 him the merit oil unsurpassed
ability and usefulness.
In the last war with Great Britain, Mr.. Clark.vol-
unteered an private SOLDIER although then IN the
practice Of the law, and was finally appointed Pay
master OF the Delaware troops under Col Golden.
We have known Mr.. Clark as a private citizen, as
a member Of the Common Council and as Chief
Magistrate Of this city he has suggested and urged
the adoption of measures calculated TO extend, ennch
and beautify our city aud State his plans are Wig
orous and comprehensive, and throughout ne has
been distinguished for ability, ZEAL firmness and ds-
He has been remarkable for his assduity in attend
inn 10 the duties Of his Office, never having been ae-
sent for one day; his polite and obhgng 1tenuont 70
the calls and desires OF oil who have business mere
his courteous department in his intercourse with n
fellow citizens, rs well as in the reception oil stang
ers who had claims upon the kindness OF our CITY, ms
faithful attenton TO all the great interests Oh ,ne cy
and TO the welfare Of the poor, as well as the ncl
prove him to be not only valuable ofncer, but gen.
tlemaH and aphilanthropist
His labors during most trying period IN the cause
Of the poor have raised for him monument OF alec
tisn and love N the heart Of every good citizen, Tor
while many have been engaged in amusemcpts and
the pursuit of gas he has been all times enter
ing the abodes Of poverty aud distress, and relieving
thevpoor.
He is truly worthy to be the Chief Magistrate OF
this great Metropolis.
But Fellow. Cizens willis, we have thus stated
to you the strong personal claims Of Mr. Clark upon
YOU for your support, we beg leave to remind you,
tha, the approaching election has streng CLAIMS spon
vou a good citizens, upon other grounds.
crisis has arrived in public affairs, when il is to
be decided whether the people will rise in their
iesy vndicate their rights and preserve their iber-
ties or tamey submit to be dictated to and be GO
yerned like slaves by despcne anstocrscy who
coyernment, and who seek to enlarge and con,inse
thar mower by corrupt dangerous and arbitrary
measures, and who, in the presecutsn OF then
toa az credit and interruption Of the pursuits Of IN
dustry OF and arrangement Of the affairs Of the