Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-02


but precious little is better than none.
IFrom the Courier and Enquirer, March 22l
Great Wing Meeting at Masonic Hail.
The length of the reported proceedings of the great
meeting held last evening at Masonic Hall, prevents
us from accompanying them with the comments
which they naturally suggest. We would only say
that the assemblage was worthy of tho occasions and
that the enthusiasm evinced in behalf Of Mr.. CLARK.
was wel-deservea tribute honestly paid to an eff
cient and popular magistrate, benevolent and kind
hearted man, practical and sagacous political lead
,er and firm incorporating WING. AT an early
hour, the Hall was thronged to overfowing, and
from the general spirit thac was manifested on the
occasion and the deep interest with which the pro-
ceedngs were received persuaded that the pub
lie mind fully awake to the Importance OF the aP-
preaching strHgge, and that the WINGS Of New DIRK
will render good account Of the Charter Elections:
We would invite especial attention to the address and
resolutions of the Convention; and we regret very
much that i is In our power to present only orsf
abstract of the eloquent addresses which were re-
ceived with long continued and repeated cheers by
one of the largest and enthusiastic meetings ever
assembled at Masonic Hail.
The meeting was called to order by Robert c. Wet
more Esq, who nominated for presiding officer,
LAMBERT SUDAN, ESQ.,, and the following gentle
inch as Vice Presidents representing the wards Of the
'cy.
Frederick Pentz, Henry Demnbough,
Isaac M PhyeG William S. Slocum,
Haryv Weed Alpheus Sherman
Samuel Sharks Jr. Abraham Tappan
Wm Ar Ireland William Bakewe,
James Lynch, Philetius III. Woodruff,
Thomas Carnley, Arson q. Phelps,
David l.. Bennett, Megs u. Benjamin,
Stephen Potter
And for Secretaries
Mortimer M. jackson, Andrew Mount,
Stenhen Cracker Oliver 4. Hosmer.
After the organization Of the meeting, Philip Hone,
ESQ. in behalf of the Nominating Convention. pre-
sented the following address to the citizens OF New
York.
Fellow Citizens-ln presenting az a candidate for
the Mayoralty tAe name Of fellow citizen, AARos
CLARK, we offer you pledge he should be re- elect
ed of continuance 81 the isi'niu seIuGes waSn he
has rendered during the last year. The claims OF Nr.
Clark upon the public faver are OF ne ordinary char
acter: his father, who was resident OF Massacna-
sets, entered the American army IN the ncveluuoh-
AIRY war as private soldier and continued IN service
anti its close: in the battle Of Long Island when the
main army retreateo to New York, he with a little
band wths,ood the attacks OF the invaders, and was
felIed 70 the earth, dangerously wounded ~ the pr
tsh dragoons he was then smut up IN INC prison ~
Liberty street where he met with the most cruel
treatment In that effort TO save this rery efy rom
the enemy helost all but his life.
Mr. CIark's father who was a farmer, died, leaving
him orphan at the age OF twelve years ano ne oy
bic him to procure q good education. he was early
noticed by Governor Tompkins, who made MIN ns
private secretary which capacity ne continued Ter
two years. and acquired 80 y ns soou Ml reco
mendcd him TO the cerkshlp OF the Assembly Oh TINS
State where for more than six years all parties con-
cprred in awarding to him the merit OF unsurpassed
Tn the last war with Great Britain, Mr. Clark vol
unt,ered AZ private soldier although then in the
practice of the law, and was finally appointed Fay
master OF the Delaware troops under Col. Golden
we have known Mr.. Clark ~ private citizen, as
..smher of the Common Council and as Chief
Magistrate of this city he has suggested and mged
tho sdootion of measures calculated to extend, enrich
and beautify our city and State MS plans are s,g
oreus and comprehensive ana ,nsougnou' nc a. AZ.
been npuished for ability, ZEAL hrmness ana ois
He has been remarkable for his assduity IN attend
lag TO the duties Of his Office never having been Az
sent for one day his polite and oong,hg here
his courteous deportment in his intercourse win n .
fellow citizens as well as in the reception OIL suang
ers who had CLAIMS upon the kindness OF our Guy ms
fahfsl attention to all the great interests u ,he
and TO the welfare Of the poor swell az the ncn'
prove him to be not only valuable oficcr, but gen.
tleman and philsnlhropist
His labors during most trying period in the cause
tan and love in the heart Of svery good citizen for
while many have been engaged in amusements ana
the pursuit Of gain he has been nj all times en- ter
ing the abodes of poverty and Distress and relieving
1hetpoor. 9Y
this great Metropolis
But. FeIIaw Citizens, whilst We have thus stated
90 YOU the strong personal claims OF Mr. CLARK upon
YOU for your support, we beg leave to remind you
bst the approachiag election has strong claims upor
Won "A reod citizens upon other grounds,
cy;ss has arrived ia public affairs, when y Is "a
be decided whether the people vii nse IN their ma
;sty v;ndcate their rights and preserve their hber
s,ss Ar tamely submit TO BE- Dictated 10 and be e
yerccd i;Le slaves, By despotic srstocrscy, wht
rsvs Attained possession Of the high places N tn
Gsyssrmen. and Who seek 70 snIssgs and Ceas,ns'
,s 80" nd Who. in the prosecutor OF thai
soAsmes. have brought upon the ccsstry prcssfa
tos II credit and interruption Of the pursws ~ ~
!. dpssry of and dersnssment Of the anars Oh w