Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-05

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TFrom the Courier and Enquirer, March III
creat whig Meeting mt Masonic Hall.
tn. length of the reported proceedings OF the great
.,,,,, hed last eyeninp at Masonic Hall, prevents
ne from accompanying them with the comments
which they naturally suggest. We would only say
Tho, the assembase was worthy of the occasion; and
Tho, thc enthusiasm eynced in behalf of Mr. CLARE.
was well deserved tribute honestly paid to an EN-
Gent and popular magistrate, benevolent ana KIND
hearted man. practical and sagacious political lead
er. and a firm uncompromising WIG. AT an early
hour. the Hall ives thronged to overfiowing' ana
from the general spirit that was nanlfested on the
occasion. and the deep interest with which the pro-
ceedngs were received are persuaded tnat ne puo
lie mind is fully awake to the importance Oh the APP
preaching strHggle ana that the WINGS 81 view olA
will render good account OF the Cnarter hlecuons;
We would invite especial attencn to the ADDRESS ana
resolutions Of the Convention; and we regret very
much that It is cur pc yer TO prescnt only oSi
abstract of the eloquent addresses wn,cn ~ere hv
one of the largest and enthusiastic meetings ever
assembled at Masonic Hall nv
The meeting was called to order by Robert =. wet
more, Esq, who nominated isr plesollig ollcG 1a'
LAnsEpr SurpAm Esq, and the following gentle
meh az Vice Presidents, representing the waros u tue
Frederick pentz. Henry Definbough.
Isaac NJ phve2 William S. Slocum,
Harry Weed Alpheus Sherman,
Samuel Sparks, yr. Abraham laPPam
Wm II. Ireland, William bakeweli,
Iamss Lynch, Phileuus II. Woodruff,
Thomas Carnley Arson G. Phelps,
David l.. Bennett, Meigs ~ DenJah'''
Stephen Potter
And for Secretaries
Mortimer M. Jackson, Andrew Mount,
Stenhen Croker, Oliver Z. Hosmer.
After the organization OF the meeuGg, fhhP Houe'
Rso ia behalf of the Nominating Convention, pre-
sented lhe following address to the ciuzens Oh I've"
York. nrcS
Fellow Ctzens-ln presenting as caho'os.e vi
the Maveraty the name of our fellow citizen, AARON
CLARK we offer You pledge II ne shousd DC re.eeIt
ed of continuance Of the faithful services wncn ne
has rendered during the last year. The CLAIMS OF Mr.
Clark upor the public faver are OF ne ordinary char
acter: ais father, who was resident VI mas1aona
sets entered the American army IN the revolulloA
ayv war as private soldier and contnued In service
mil its cose in the battle of Long Island when the
main army retreaten to New Y FORK, he WIN nttle
ard withsocd the attacks OF the invaders ana was
Selled 10 the EARTH dangerously woundco ~ the DIT
tsa1 dragoons; he was then shut up IN the prison ~
I,ibartv street where he met with the most cruei
treatment In that effort 10 save this rery Guy ron
the enemy, helost all but his life.
Mr. Clark's father, who was iarmer o'eu, lcasihs
m n
his own energy and industry acquired means 10 ena-
Nc hin, tn procurc a good education. he was early
noticed by Goveraer Tompkins, VINO mace MIN sls
private secretary, in which capacity ne conunueo loi
two yesrs, and acquired 30 luily he racon,
toem of the Governor, that he successfully reconi
mended him to the cerkshp OF the Assembly Oh tnis
State where for mere than SIX years all parties con-
CARED in awarding to him the merit oil unsurpassed
In The last war with Great Britain, Mr.. Clark VOL
unteered a. a private soldier, although then IN the
practice Of the law, and was finally spponted ny
master of the Delaware troops under Col Golden.
We have known Mr.. Clark as prva.s o'A. Th;as
a member of the Common Council, and as Cnlei
MaUstrate of this city; he has suggested ana mged
the ADOPTION of measures calculated 10 EXTEND enncn
and beautify our city and State MS p'sns are ts
orous and comprehensive, ana inIougnou' nc re na
been dstn guished for ability, zeal hrmness ana d's
exeton. Than, :; .,,ord
He has been remarkable Cor his assidutty attena-
iRg to The duties Of his office, never having oeen as
sent for one day his polite and obheing a''en.In ~
the calls aud desires Of oil who nave susahoo' ~
his courteous department in his intercourse WIN
fellow citizens as we'll asn the reception Oh suapg
ers who had CLAIMS upon the kindness OF our CITY, ms
faithful attention. TO all the great interests Oh Tue 8
and 10 the welfare OF the poor, as well as .ne I.'
prove him to be not only valuable officer, but gen.
heman and phanthropist
His labors during mos, trying period in the cause
of the poor have raised for him monument Oh a"ec-
non and love in the heart Of every good ciuzcn lot
while many have been engaged in amusemeats ana
the pursuit Of gain, he has been all times enter
ing the abodes of poverty and Distress and relieving
theIpoor.
He is truly worhyto be-! Chief Magistrate OF
fhis great Metropolis. r.. ENs -
But. Fellow Ciizens whilst we have thus stated
"A YOU the strong personal claims Of Mr.. Clark upon
vn,. for your support, We beg leave to remind you,
r.. the approachpg election has strong claims upon
80. "a good citizens, upon other grounds
crisis has arrived in public affairs, whep it 10 to
be decided whether the people will rise in their ma
ss,v yindicate their rights and preserve their ber.
49,, or sameIv submit to be dictated TO and be GO
.es,sS tke slaves, by despoc sristocrscy, who
ss.s shtsn.d possession Of the high places in the
Govermmen and who seek to enlarge and . c9n',ase
hsr power BY corrupt dangerous n ~" ' 81 ,hs,,
s,han,es have hYoueht upon the country apros,ra-
ton IF credit, and interruption Of the pursuits q w
Sus,ry Of and deraKsemcst Of the affairs Oh the