Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-03

personal favor to me-to try to be as honest as tney
can know they have precious little OF that article
bat precious little is better than none
From the Courier and Enquiries, March 22l
Great WING Meeting mt Masonic Hall.
The length of the reported proceedings of the great
meeting held last evening at Masonic Hall, prevents
Ms from accompanying them with the comments
which they naturally suggest. We would only say
that the assembage was worthy ofthe occasion; and
that the enthusiasm evnced in behalf of Mr. CLARK.
was well-deservea tribute honestly paid to an eff
Gent and popular magistrate, benevolent and kind
hearted man, practical and sagacious political lead
er. and a firm uncompromisng WIG. At an early
hour, the Hall was thronged to overfowing, and
from the general spirit thae was manifested on the
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 ap-
preaching straggle and that the Who's Of New York
will render good account Of the Charter Elections
We would invite especial attention TO the address ana
resolutions of the Convention; and we regret very
much that Il is in our power to present only brief
abstract of the eloquent addresses, which were re-
ceived with long continued and repeated CHEERS, oy
one of the largest and enthusiastic meetings ever
assembled at Masonic Hall.
more, ESQ who nominated fer presiding oficer
LAMBERT SurpAM Esq, and the following gentle
meh as Vice-Presdens representing the wards OF the
city.
Frederick Pentz Henry Definbough
Isaac M. PhyeG William s. Slocum,
Harry Weed Apheus Sherman,
Samuel Sparks Jr. Abraham Tappan
Wa n Ireland William Bakcwell,
lanes LYNCH Phletius H. Woodruff
Thomas Carnley Arson G. Phelps
David L. Bennett, Meige ". Benjamin,
Stephen Potter
And for Secretaries
Mortimer M. jackson, Andrew Mount,
Stephen Croker, oliver \. hosMer.
After the organization OF the mee1ne, rnliP none
Rso, in behalf of the Nominating Convention pre-
York.
Fellow Citizens-ln presenting as candidate ior
the Mayoralty the name of fellow citizen, AAnoH
CLAax we offer you pledge If he should be reeiect-
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 ne ordinary cnar-
scter, Ais father, who was resident Of Massachs-
sets, entered the American army IN the nevsIu'ca
ary war as private soldier, and continued IN service
until it's close; in the battle Of Long Island wnen me
main armv retrcated to New York, he with q little
band withs.ood the attacks Of the invaders and was
felled 10 the EARTH dangerously wounded, ~ the br-
tsh dragons; he then shut up In the prison IN
Liberty street. where he met with the most crue cruz.
treatment. In that effort 10 save this very ctty iroh
the enemy, he lost all but his life.
Mr. Clsrk's father, who was q farmer, died, leaving
him an orphan at the age of twelve years. ana ne oy
his own energy and industry acquired means 70 ena-
bic him TO procure good education. he was early
noticed by Governor Tompkins who made him ais
prvaie secretary, in which capacity ne conunsed lot
two years, and acquired fully the good will and es-
seem Of the Governor that re successuy &c ,.
State where for than six years all parties CON-
cHrred in awarding to him the merit OF unsurpassed
ability and usefulness.
In the last war with Great Britain Mr. Clark vol
untsered N private soldier although then in the
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 Chief
Magistrate of this city he has suggested and urged
the adoption of measures calculated to extend enrich
and beautify our city and State his plans are vg-
orous and comprehensive, ana tnIougnout ne mas
been distinguished for ability, zeal, hrmness and DIS
erstlon.
ing TO the duties Of his Office never having been az
sent for one day his polite and oonehg scsu .b 20
hls courteous department in his intercourse with ms
fellow citizens as well a. in the reception oil stang
ers Who had claims upoa the kindness OF eur city ms
hthfsl attention 10 all the great interests" me r
and TO the welfare Of the poor as well a. the nch
prove him to be not only valuable ohcer, OUT geh-
tlemaR and philanlhroplst
His labors during most trying period in the cause
Of the poor have raised for him monumen, o. ahec
nen and love in the heart Of every good CITIZEN for
while many have been engaged IN amusemes's ana
the pursuit Of gain he has been at all times enter
ing the abodes of poverty and Distress ana renewing
thetpoor. .,
Ao is truly wOrthyto be Chief Magistrate OF
this great Metropolis.
But Fellew-Citzens, whilst We have thus stated
to you the strong personal claims Of mr. Clsrk upon
you for your support we beg leave 70 rem,na yoS
tina, the approaching election has strong claims upon
you AZ good citizens, upon other grounds.
crisis has arrived in public affairs when y - %
b. decided whether the people will rise IN ther ms
;estv vindicate their rights and preserve their lber
ss~ or tamey submit to be dictated TO and De g.
vorNed like slaves, BY dcspotie arsetocracy, VINO
have obtained possession Of the high places ~ the
Government and who seek to enlarge and continue
shcir powu by corrupt dangerous, and arbitrary
measures, and who, in The presseui'sn OF ihen
schemes, have broxght upon the country prcsfra-
ton If credit and interruption Of the pursn'ss o. M
dusty Of and arrangement Of the AFFAIRS o. sAs