Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-28

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From the Courier and Enquirer March r.
Great VVhig 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 they naturally suggest We would only say
that the assemblage was worthy the occasion; and
that the enthusiasm evinced in behalf OF Mr. CLARK.
was well deservea tribute honestly paid to an eft-
Gent and popular magistrate, benevolent and Kind
hearted man. practical and sagacious political lead
er and firm incorporating Who. At an early
hour, the Hall was thronged to overfiowng, and
from the general spirit that was manifested on the
occasion, and the deep interest with which the pro-
ceedings were received we persuaded that the pub
lie mind is fully awake to the importance of the ap-
preaching strsggle and that the Wings OF New ork
will render good account OF the Charter Elections
We would invite especial attention to the address and
resolutions OF the Convention and we regret very
much that ii is in power to present only brief
abstract of the eloquent addresses, which were re-
ceiyed with long continued and repeated cheers, by
Of the largest and most enthusiastic meetings ever
assembled at Masonic Hall. -.s...
The meeting was called to order by Robert O. Wet
more Esq who nominated for presiding officer,
Lambert SUDAN, Esq, and the following gentle
meh Vice Presidents, representing the wards OF the
city.
Frederick Pentz Henry Deninbough,
Isaac N. PhyeG William s: Slocum,
Harry Weed Apheus Sherman,
Samuel Sparks Jr. Abraham Tappan
VIM A. Ireland William Bakewell,
lanes LYNCH Phe,ius II. Woodruff
Thomas Carney Arson q. Phelps
David L. Bennett, Meigs u benjamin,
Stephen Potter
And for Secretaries
Mortimer M. Jackson, Andrew Mount,
Stephen Croker Oliver +. Hosmer.
After the organization Of the meeting, Philip Hone,
Ess in behalf Of the Nominating Convention, pre-
scented the following address to the cltizens OF New
York. rt.t. n.r
Fellow Citizens-ln presenting as q candidate Tor
the Mayoraty the name Of our fellow citizen, AARON
CLARK offer you apledgs u ne should DC re.eec'
ed of continuance Of the faithful services which ne
has rendered during the last year. The claims OF MI
Clark upon the public faver are Of ne ordinary char
acter: his father, who was resident OF Massacna-
SETS entered the American army IN the neveu'oa
ary war as private soldier and continued IN service
untI its closes in the battle of Long lsland when the
main army relrcatec to New YORK, ne win niue
band wths,ood the attacks Of the invaders ana was
feed ,e-thc earth, dangerously wounded ~ the Dr.
fish dragons, he was then shut up in the prison IN
Liberty street. where he met with the most cruci
treatment In that effort to save this rry eiy from
the enemy, helost all but his llfe
Mr.. Clark Q father, who was farmer, Dies leaving
him an orphan at the age Of twelve years and ne oy
his own energy and industry acquired means 10 ena
Die him TO procure good education he was early
eryae secretary in which capacity ne continued Tor
Two years. and acquired 90 fully the good VIII ano es-
teem of the Governor, that ne successfully recon-
mended him TO the clerkship OF the Assembly oil TINS
State where for than SIX years all parues con,
Cured in awarding to him the merit oil unsurpassed
Tn Inc Last war with Great Britain, Mr.. Clark vol
untsered as private soldier, although ihen IN me
practice of the law, and was finally appointed ray
master of the Delaware troops under Col Colden-
We have known Mr.. CLARK as private citizen, as
n member of the Common Council, and rs CHEF
Magistrate Of this city he has suggested ana uresa
and beautify our city and State his plans are vlg
orcus and comprehensive, and throughout ne has
been distnc uished for ability, ZEAL hrmness and DIS
He In. been remarkable for his sssduity in attend
;ro IN The duties Of his Office never having been az
sent for one day; his polite and oohglng 1enu1 e 20
the calls and desires of all who have business mere
his courteous deportmen IN ms m'ercoarso WIN =
fellow citizens as well az in the reception OF hianR
eys who had CLAIMS upon the kindness OF our CITY, MS
faithful attention. to al the great interests OF me Guy
and u the welfare Of the poor wen ~ s s,s s s.
prove him to be not only valuable ohce', ou' ago"
sleman and phllanthropist
His labors during most trying period IN the cause
OF the poor have raised for him monsmeh,oi aAse
zen and love in the tesr OF every good caa,n ,oa
while many have been engaged IN smusemeats ana
the purssit Of gain, he has been seen at all
.SsI poor POS .''''' . poverty ''' '''N .' -
! He is trsly worthy to be the Chief Magistrate Of
ithis great Metropolis
\ But, Fellow .Citzens whilst We have thus stated
90 you the strong personal clams Of Mr. CLARK upon
you for your support we beg leave to remind you
that the approaching election has strong claims upon
you as good citizens, upon other grounds.
crisis has arrived in public affairs wher II IS 70
90 decided whether the people will rise in their ma
;ssy vndicstc their rights and preserve their lber
siss or tamely submit 70 BE- dictated TO and be 90
vernea like slaves, by despoue afistocracy, who
have obtained possession Of the high places in the
the;r power BY corrupt dangerous, and arbitrary
measures, and who, in the prssscutisn OF the
,schemea have brought upon the country proers.
scs AZ credit and interruption OF the pursuits OF in
s.Iussry OF snda arrangement Of the Affairs Of th>