Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-29
JFrom the Courier and Enquirer, March z2l

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JFrom the Courier and Enquirer, March e.
Creat Whig Meeting mt Masonic Hail.
Th.,enu,h of the reported proceedings of the great
,e.,no held last evening at Masonic Hall, prevents
us from accompanying them with the comments
which thew naturally suggest. We would only say
that the assembage was worthy OF the occasion; ana
,ba, the enthusiasm evinced in behalf of Mr.. CLARK
was well deserved tribute honestly paid to an effl-
Gent and popular magistrate, benevolent and kind
hearted man. practical and sagacious political Lead
er, and a firm uncompromsing WHO. AT an early
hour, the Hall was throngcd to overiowlng, and
from the general spirit that 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 WHIGs Of New York
will render good account OF the Charter hiecuohs;
We would invite especial attention TO the ADDRESS ana
resolutions of the Convention; and we regret very
much that il is in power to present only Dr61
abstract of the eloquent addresses which were re-
ceived with long continued and repeated cheers, by
one of the largest and most enthusiastic meetings. ever
assembled at Masonic Hall.
more Esq, who nominated for presiding ofncer,
LAMBERT SUDAN, Esq, and the following gentle
meh as Vice Presidents representing the wards OF the
city.
FreUcIlck FeHtLt 1Aoniy
Jsaac Pbvef William S. Slocum,
Uoryv Weed Alpheus Sherman,
Samuel Sparks Jr. Abraham Tappan
VIVA. H. Ireland, William bakeweii,
lanes lynch. Philetus H. Woodruff
Thomas Carnley, Arson g. Phelps,
David L. Bennett, Meigs ID. Benjamin,
Stephen Potter
And for Secretaries
Mortimer nj. jackson, Andrew Mount,
Stephen Croker oliver r. hosmef.
Ar. - ~~u..,a,;on of The N, Getting Philip Hone
Ess., in behalf of the Nominating Conventioa' pre-
sented the following address to the citizens OF New
York.
Fellow Citizens-ln presenting as candidate for
the Mavoralty the name Of fellow citizen AARON
CLARK, we offer you pledge, if he should be reelect-
ed of continuance Of the faithful services which ne
has rendered during the last year. The claims OF Mr
Clark upon the public favor of no ordinary char
acter: his father, who was resident OF Massscna-
sets, entered the American army IN me revenues
AIRY war private soldier, and continued IN service
until its close: in the battle of Long Island when the
main army retrcateo to New York, he with a little
band wths,ood the attacks Of the invaders and was
feled 10 the EARTH dangerously wounded ~ the brl-
fish dragoons he was then shut up III me PIlsom ~
Liberty street. where he met with the most cruel
treatment In that effort TO save this rery etfy ron
the enemy, he lost all but his life.
Mr.. Clarks father, who was farmer, dies leaving
him an orphan the age of twelve years and nc oy
his own energy and industry acquired means to ena
bic him to procure COED education. He was early
noticed by Goverasr Tompkins, who made him sis
private secretary, In which capacity ne eonuhseI lo
two years and acquired fully the good will and es-
toem of the Governor, that he successfully recon-
mcndcd him to the clcrkship OF the Assembly OF thus
State where for than six years all parties con-
Cured in awarding TO him the merit Oh unsurpassed
In the last war with Great Britain, Mr.. Clark..vo-
untsered as a 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 as a private citizen, as
member of the Common Council, and as Chief
Magistrate Of this city he has suggested and urged
the adoption of measures calculated 10 EXTEND enncn
and beauufy our city and State his plans are yIg-
orous and comprehensive, and throughout he has
been distinguished for ability, ZEAL firmness ana dis-
cretion. .,..,
He has been remarkable for his asslduty in attend
inc to the duties Of his office, never having been az
sent for one day his polite and obhging attention 10
the calls and desires Of all who have business there
his courteous department IN his intercourse WIN Is
fellow citizens, well az IN the recepuon OF suapg
who had CLAIMS upon the kindness OF our city, MS
faithful attention. to all the great interests Oh me c
and TO the welfare Of the poor ss well nc the rch
prove him to be not only valuable officer, but gen
tleman and philanhropist
His labors during a most trying period in the Cause
OF the poor have raised for him monument OF alec
ten and love in the heart Of every good CITIZEN for
while many have been engaged in amusemeats and
the pursuit OF gam, he has been nj all times enter
ing the abodes of poverty and distress, and relieving
the fpoor.S
He is truly worthyto be Chirf Magistrate OF
this great Metropolis.
But, Fellow Citizens whilst we have thus stated
10 you the strong personal claims OF Mr. Clark upon
you, for your support, we beg leave to remind you,
that the approaching election has strong claims upon
you as good citizens upon other grounds
A crisis has arrived in public affairs, when il s to
be decided whether the people will rise in their
iesty vindcate their rights and preserve their iber-
ties, or tamely submit to be dictated to and be 90.
yernea like slaves by q despotic ar,stocracy, who
havs obtained possession of the high places in the
Oo~gnment, and who seek to enlarge and continue
she;r power BY corrupt dangerous, and arbitrary
nsss,scs, and who, in the prosecution of their
scheme. have brought upon the country prostrs-
toa Of credit, and interruption Of the pursuits Of in
dus,ry OF and a arrangement Of the AFFAIRS OF the