Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-10

can. know they have precious little OF that artcie
bat precious little is better than none.
From the Courier and Enquirer, March e.
Great Wing Meeting at Masonic Han.
The length of the reported proceedings OF the great
meeting held last evening at Masonic Hail. prevents
us from accompanying them with the comments
which they naturally suggest. we would only say
that the assemblage worthy OF the occasoh' ana
that the enthusiasm evlnced IN behalf OIL Ar-CLARR'
was well-deservea tribute honestly pad TO an EN-
cient and popular magistrate, benevolent ana KIM
hearted man. practical and sagaclous Poilucai lead
er, and firm incorporating WING. AT an early
hour the Hall was thronged to overfio~ing' and
from the general spirit that was manifested on Inc
occasion and the deep interest with which the pro-
eeedngs were received persuaded that the pub
Lie mind is fully awake to the Importance OF the APP
preaching stragge, and that the wings OF New ork
will render good account OF the Charter Eiechons;
We would invite especial attention 10 the address ana
resolutions of the Convention; and we regret very
mach that il is in our power to present only bref
abstract Of the eloquent addresses wnich were re-
ceiyed with long continued and repeated cheers by
one of the largest and most enthusiastic ever
assembled al Masonic Hall.
The meeting was called to order by RobertC. Wet
more ESQ., who nominated for presiding omcer,
IAnsEnr SurDAM, ESQ.,, and the following gentle
meh Vice Presidents representing the wafos Oh the
city.
Frederick Pentz, Henry Deflinbough,
Isaac NJ Phyef William . Slocum,
Harry Weed Alpheus Sherman
Samuel Sparks, Jr. Abraham Iappan
VIM. n. Ireland, William Blackwell,
Iam.sI xnch Philetus H. Woodruff,
Thomas Carnley, Arson ". rheiPs,
David L. Bennett, Melgs d. Benjamin,
Stephen Potter
And for Secretaries
Mortimer M jackson, Andrew Mount,
Stephen Crosker Oliver n. Hosmer.
After the organz ton of the meeting, Philip Hone,
Ess.. in behalf of the Nominating Convenuon, pre-
sented the following address to the citizens OF New
York.
Fellow Citizens-ln presenting rs candidate for
the Mayoralty the name Of our fellow citizen, AARON
CLARE we offer You pledge If ne should De reject
ed of continuance Of the faithful services wncn he
has rendered during the last year. The claims OF DIR.
Clark upon the public favor are OF ne ordinary char
acter: his father, who was resident OF Massacha-
sets entered the American army IN the heveluuoh-
ary war as private soldier and continued IN service
amt, its close in the battle of Long Island, when the
main army retreated to New York, he with q little
band wths,ood the attacks OF the invaders ana was
felled 10 the earth, dangerously wounded ~ Ae br
tish dragoons he was then shut up IN the PRISON IN
Liberty street where he met with the most cruel
treatment In that effort TO save thus rcry ety IRON
the enemy helost all but his life.
Mr.. Clark's father, who was farmer, deo, leaving
him an orphan at the age of twelve years. and ne by
his own energy and industry acquired means TO ena-
hie him TO procure good education. He was early
Noticed by Governor Tompkins, who made hm sls
private secretary, in which capacity ne sonmnsed Ior
two years and acquired so fully the good Will and es
TEEN of the Governor, that he successfully recon-
uended him to the clerkshp Of the Assembly oil this
State where for than six years all parties con,
CARED in awarding to him the merit OF unsurpassed
Tn the last war with Great Britain, Mr.. Clark VOL
unteered AZ a private soldier, although then IN the
practice Of the law, and was finally appointed Fay
master Of the Delaware troops under Col Coloes'
We have known Mr.. Clark as private citizen, as
q member of the Common Council, and as q Chiei
Magistrate Of this city; he has suggested ana mgsd
the adoption of measures calculated TO extend enncn
and beautfy our city and State his plans are vlg.
orous and comprehensive, and throughout he has
been distinguished for ability zeal, hrmness aho us
crction. :. ,.I
He has been remarkable for his assldulty IN attend
VAC to the duties Of his Office never having been az
sent for one day his polite and obging attention TO
the calls and desires Of all who have business there
his courteous department in his intercourse with ms
fellow citizens as well as in the recepuon Oh suahg
crs who had CLAIMS upoa the kindness OF our ciy ms
hthful attention to al the great interests OF the Guy
and TO the welfare OF the poor, aswel as inc ncn'
prove him to be not only valuable ofncer, ou' age
hemaH and phllanthroplst
His labors during a most trying perod IN tne eause
OF the poor have raised for him monument OF alec
ton and love in the heart of every good citlzen lot
while many have been engaged in amusemeats ana
the pursuit Of gain he has been seen at all tunes enter
ing the abodcs Of poverty and Distress and relieving
theSpoor.'
Ho is truly worthy 10 be the 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 remind you,
that the approaching election has strong claims upon
Won AZ good citizens, upon other grounds.
crisis has arrived in public affairs, when il is to
he decided whether the people will rise in their
;es,y yndicate their rights and preserve their hber
tea or tamely submit to be dictated TO and be 90.
yrrned like slaves, by a despotc aristocracy, who
h.vs attained possession Of the high places in the
cavsrnment and who seek to enlarge and continue
Sher power by corrupt dangerous, and arbitrary
mssc,re. and who, in the prosecution OF their
schemes, have brought upon the country pros'ra-
Sustry OF and arrangement Of the affairs Of the