Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-09

ean know they have precious little OF that arlcie
bat a precious little is better than none.
IFrom the Courier and Enquirer, March e.
Great WING Meeting at Masonic Hall.
The length of the reported proceedings of the great
meeting held last evening at Masonic Hall, prevents
ps from accompanying them with the comments
which thew naturally suggest. We would only say
that the assemblage was worthy of the occasion; and
that the enthusiasm evinced in behalf of Mr.. CLARK.
was well deserved tribute honestly paid to an eff
Gent and popular magistrate benevolent and kind
hearted man. a practical and sagacious political lead
or and firm uncompromising WHO. AT an early
hour. the Hall was thronged to overfiowing and
from the general spirit that was manifested on the
OCCASION and the deep interest with which the pro-
ceedngs were received we persuaded that the pub
lie mind is fully awake to the importance OF the ap-
preaching strHgge, and that the WIGS OF New ork
will render good account OF the Cnarler Elecuons;
We would invite especial attention to the address and
resolutions of the Convention; and we regret very
,nuch that il 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 Heeungs eVef
assembled at Masonic Hall.
The meeting was called to order by Robert G. Wet
more ESQ, who nominated fer presiding omcer,
LAMsERr SUDAN, Esq, and the following gentle
meh as Vice Presidents representing the wards OF the
city.
Frederick Pentz, Henry Deffinbough,
Isaac NJ. Phvef William S. Slocum,
Harry Weed Alpheus Sherman,
Samuel Sharks Jr. Abraham Tappan
WIN N Ireland William Bakcwell
lanes Lynch. Philetius II. Woodraf,
Thomas Carnley, Arson =. Phelps,
n.-.II p.....s, 1G-:s- n o--s--~.-s
Stephen Potter
And for Secretaries
Mortimer M. jackson, Andrew Mount,
Stephen Croker, Oliver \. hosmei'
After the organization Of the meeting, fniiiP none'
Eso.. in behalf of the Nominating Convcnuon' pre-
1914 ,he following address to the citizens Of New
York. 0nrpCS
Fellow Citizens-ln presenting as cahu'uso 10,
the Mavoraltv the name Of our fellow ciuIeh, hAaos
ca az we offer You pledge ne should DC reject
al of continuance Of the faithful services whlcn ne
has rendered during the last year. lhe claims Oh nj
Clark upon the public iaver are " ~ o1 ~ W.schs
ae,,s entered the American army IN the neveiuuoR-
arv war as q private soldier and continued IN serve
until its close: in the battle Of Long lsaho wne
main army retreateo to New York, he with a little
hand vths,ood the attacks Of the invaders ana was
SslIed 10 the earth dangerously wounded ~ the ni
,sb drauoons he was then shut up IN the prison IN
Liberty street where ne me. wS , rsr~ siv from
Mr. CInrk's father, who was a farmer, died, leaving
him an orphan at the age OF twelve years ana nc W
his own energy and industry acquired means 70 e,s
lie him TO procure good education. lie was early
PIC MN ~ ovsrsor Tompkins who made him his
private secretary, in which capacity ne conunseI lo
two years. and acquired so fully the good viii anu es
,.em of the Governor, that he successfully recon-
snded him 10 the cerkship Of the Assembly Oh TINS
State where for more than six years all parties con
cared in awarding to him the merit oil unsurpassed
'o,y La var with Great Britain, Mr.. Clark vol
unteered as a private soldier, although then IN the
practice of the law and was finally apPonted ray-
master OF the Delaware troops under Col. Coiaeh-
We have known Mr. Clark as a private citizen, as
-,cmber Of the Common Council, and as Chei
Magistrate Of this city he has suggested sha mssS
the adoption OF measures calculated TO extend enncn
and beauty our city and state ms plans h h
sen d;st,npuished for ability, zeal hrmness and DIS
H. has been remarkable for his assiduiy IN attend
Jag to the duties Of his office neve, navs ,a -
aent for one day; his polite and oohglng a.'enusn
the calls and desires Of all who have BUSINESS ,neIe
his Courteous deportment in his intercourse WIN 2 :
fellow citizens as well as in the reception OF suapg
who had elams sHoss s"s Of the city
and TO the welfare Of the poor, as wen az .nc IL.
prove him TO be not only valuable ofnccr, pu' gen
deman and philanthropist ...,.,
His labors during a most trying Period III 'ne esuSt
of the poor have raised for him monument OF aRec
ton and love in the heart OF every good cu1en, ~,
while many have been engaged IN amusemes.s ano
the pursuit Of gain he has been seen at all times ener
ing the abodes Of poverty and distress, and relieving
lilo is truly worthy TO be the Chief Magistrate o
this great Metropolis
But. Fellow Citizens, whilst We have thus statet
% You the strong personal claims Of Mr. Clark upor
YOU for your support we beg leave to remind you
{hat the approaching election has strong claims upor
vou as good citizens upon other grounds.
crisis has arrived In public affairs, when II 10 Y
q, decided whether the people will rise in their ma
;es,y vndicate their rights and preserve their kber
ties or tamely subrait to be dictated TO and be go
verned like slaves, by despolie anstocraey wh'
Gavernment, and who seek to enlarge and continu,
,hoy mower by corrupt, dangerous, and arbitrar,
and who in The bs Q, ss
-. &c sredr and interruption of the pursuits OF IN
Jus,ry OF and a arrangement Of the affairs OF tn