Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-31

city.
Frederick Pentz, Henry Deffinbough,
Isaac NJ Phyef William ?; oiocnH'
Harry Weed Alpheus Sherman,
Samuel Sparks Jr. Abraham Tappan
WIN N Ireland William Blackwell,
lanes vnch Phletus II. Woodruff,
Thomas Carnley Arson u. Phelps,
David T.. Bennett, Meigs ID. Benjamin,
Stephen Potter
And for Secretaries
Mortimer M. jackson, Andrew Mount,
Stephen Croker, Oliver 4. Hosmer.
After the organization of the meeting Philip Hone
ESQ, in behalf of the Nominating Conventon pre-
sened the following address to the citizens Oh New
York.
Fellow Citlzens-ln presenting as canddate LOT
the Mayoraly the name OF our fellow ciuzen, AARos
CLARK, offer you pledge II ne should De reject
ed of continuance Of the faithful services which ne
has rendered during the last year. The claims OF MI
Clark upon the public favor are OF ne ordinary char
acter: his father, who was resident OF Massacna-
sets, entered the American army In the nevelu'loh
ary war as private soldier, and continued IN service
Hn its closes in the battle Of Long Island when tne
main army retreateG 10 New orR, nc WIN n.''e
band withsood the attacks OF the INVADERS ana WAS
felled 10 the EARTH dangerously wounded W the DIT
fish dragons; he was then shut up IN the prison ~
Liberty street where he met with the most cruel
treatment In that EFFORT to save this rery efy rom
the enemy, he lost all but his life.
Mr.. Clark's father, who was farmer, oed, leaving
his own energy and industry acquired means 70 ena-
bic him to procure good education. ne was eaty
noticed by Governor Tompkns, who made MN sis
private secretary, in which capacity ne continued ief
two wears and acquired fully the good will and es-
TEEN of the Governor, that he successfully recon-
mended him 10 the clerkshp Of the Assembly oil TINS
State where for mere than six years all parties con-
CURED in awarding TO him the merit oil unsurpassed
ability and usefulness. =.
In The last war with Great Britain, Mr.. Clark vol
unteered AZ a prvatc soldier, although then IN the
practice of the law and finally appointed Fay
master Of the Delaware troops under Col Colocn.
We have known Mr. Clark a. a private citizen, as
= member Of the Common Council, and as Chez
Magistrate OF this city he has suggested ana urged
the adoption of measures calculated TO extend enncn
and besutfy our city and State his plans are yie-
orous and comprehensive, ana ,nsougnsu' ne a.
been Distinguished for ability zeal, hrmness ana avs
He hasbeen remarkable for his assiduy in attend
ING TO the duties of his office never having oeen
sent for one day his polite and 1one.hg ,bsrs
the calls and desires Of oil who have business
his courteous department in his intercourse WIN :
fellow citizens as well as in the reception Oh suanR-
ers who had claims upon the kindness Of our cry, ms
faithful attention. TO all the great inerestsoi ne
and TO the welfare of the poor, as well az INC I,.s
prove him to be not only valuable ofcer but gen
teman and phlanthropst
His labors during most trying period IN the cause
of the poor have raised for him monument OF anec.
nsn and love in the heart Of every good cnIen, ol
while many have been engaged in amusements ano
the pursuit Of gam he has been at all times enter
ing the abodes Of poverty and distress, and relieving
the1peor.t
He is truly worthyto be Chef Magistrate
this great Metropolis.
But, Fellow Citizens whilst we have thus stated
TO you the strong personal claims Of Mr.. Clark upor
you, for your support, we beg leave to remind you
that the approaching election has strong claims upoT
vou as good citizens, upon other grounds
crisis has arrived in public affairs, when II is Il
be decided whether the people will rise in their ma
;sstv indicate Their rights and preserve their iber
Cos or tamey subnait to be dictated TO and be 90
yerned like slaves, by a despotc aristocracy, VIII,
Nave ebtansd possession Of the high places in tn
Government and who seek 70 enlarge aad c9nuns
msas,,res. and Who in the presecntlsn OF the,
schsmss. have brought upon the country aprostra
COS AZ credit. and interruption Of the pursuits Of N
dustry Of and arrangement Of the AFFAIRS OF IN