The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-21
From The Nsp York Times.
GREAT CONSERVATIVE MEETING.

We were compelled by the foreign arrival to omit
notice Of the immense Conservative meeting Nation
al Hall, on "Wednesday evening, Gideon Lee Esq in
the chair. The Hall brilliantly illuminated Mr..
Senator Tamadge did not arrive in town,
pecsed. Several animated speeches made, and
the following resolutions adopted
Resolved That we hail with emotions of the liveliest
Joy and gratitude the recent triumph Of the people,
through the ballot boxes, usurping and despo,c
Government-that this additional exhibition of the
power and capacity of the people for selEgovernment
strengthens and confirms the hopes Of the friends Of
human liberty, and places the free institutions Of
country in brighter lustre before the world
Resolved That as citizens of the Empire State"
we rejoice that the great work Of regeneration and
form has been left to the ardent patriotism, unrng
energy and incompatible integrity Of the freemen OF
New York While we thankful tina. our brethren
OF other States will participate il the benefits of our
achievements we feel becoming sense Of pride that
we may claim the honor and the glory solitary and
alone"
Resolved, That congratulate the administration
OF the federal government upon the evidences afforded
by the recent election Of the SOBER second thoughts of
the people" That the anti.repubcan, revolutionary,
and destructive sub-treasury scheme, having now been
seven times rejected will be consigned to the tomb Of
the Capuets, and its anxious godfahers be left to
follow in its footsteps" "..s
Resolved, That in view of the mpetuous first
thoughts, well the sober second thoughts OF the
people of this State the supporters Of the federal and
monarchla subtreasury stand signaly rehuked and
plic!tly condemned; and Mr. Van Buren, has de-
clared the sober second thought NEVER WRONG" we
expect him, on this occasion, to the popular
will, and make It ALWAYS EFFICIENT" .."
Resolved, That rejoice to soc the triumph Of
pure democratic principles exhibited in the result Of the
recent election. and the happy demonstration that the
people will not only take Of themselves but Of
the government also, and determined to enforce
obedience TO the law as well in those who administer
q those for whom administered.
Resolved, That salutary laws, impartially admins
tered necessary to the respect of the peo
pie for the administration as honesty is to purity of
morals uniform currency to commercial prosperi-
y. When arbitrary laws oppressively enacted
laws which the necessities Of all men daily compel them
10 break they engender the bcrest contempt for those
who enacted them. The law which prohibited the use
Of small bills Of this kind but it could pro-
hibit the Of the small bills of the ballo, boxes
Resolved, That the exalted sentiment, /" our country
paramount now and ever" is still uppermost in our
hearts. ..-...
Resolved, That the noble stand taken by the Hon.
n p Tamalge, the Hon William C. Rives, the Hon.
John G. Clark, the Hon. James Garland, and the I'M
changed democratic republicans in Congress, displayed
an elevation Of character, moral rmness and devoted
patriotism, ake honorable to them as men, and cred-
table to the institutions Of the nation that the generous
paudts and triumphant support of a grateful people
reward their consancy and DEVOTION and the sovereignty
OF the people is indicated and gor6ed in their ele
| walton. ..,r
Resolved That the issue Of Sub Treasury or no Sub
Treasury, having been presented distinctly and passed
upon by the people, call upon the great rejected"
Cambreleng and Moore to resign their places and stop
" the lamentations here and elsewhere"
Resolved That the evils brought upon us by the NAL
administration OF the government have been effected
by the connection existing between the moneyed power
and the political power, and through the influence of
executive patronage. That in favor Of an amend
ment Of the Constitution which will place the trea-
sues Of the nation UNDER the immediate control of the
representatives Of the people, and Of the passage of
an express law to preserve the purity and independence
OF the legislative branch by prohibiting the appointment
OF members of Congress to office
Resolved. That the impairment and insolent inte-
erences OF the officers Of the federal government in the
peaceabe asscmblsges Of the people, and in their cleo
tons have become alarming, and threaten the desruc-
ton OF the right Of discussion well as the purity and
independent exercise Of the elective franchise That
the evils thus felt being countenanced by the federal
government we call upon to procure
the passage Of such laws will restrain this DONNA.
ton and secure to citizens more effectuay the
enjoyment of the liberty intended by the Constitution
The following resolution was offered by Judah Ham
mond ESQ
Resolved, That the grateful thanks Of the citizens Of
New York emnenty due to their distinguished aud
faithful Senator, the Hon ~ =. Tallmadge, not only
for his bold and manly defence of their character and
Liberties against the imperial lbcs and destructive
measures of their prodiga and aithess son. but for
his generous exertons in behalf OF republican prnci
pies and in defence Of the rights of man. The moral
fruits of the victory will not be complete. until this
able statesman aud upright citizen shall be placed by
accla'natiOn those who sought tho peoples dc.
struction.