Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-10

tlonal HAIL.
The proceedings preliminary To the election taken
by the wings at Masonic Hail. and the locofocos Al
Tammany Hail. have been accurately and faiiy TO
ported in this paper. II only now remains 10 hss'e
the sayings and dongs of the conservatives the "ers
psrti between the tive great distinctive "ncn
politics are divided. They are the meSSo term'ne py
which the former defined embracing the sraggicrs
trimmers and moderates who are unwilling 10 oiens
their colors with the two extremes and predict nat
in less than three years they will be the only party IN
the cosntry that they WILL in fact be the party OF the
country to which those who are disguised with fac.
ton. and repsdiae trading politicians can adhere as
to pts dller.
They assembled Yesterday evening IN very respect
able numbers and presented quite striking contrast
to the appearance of the rival sects at Masonic and
Tammany Halls There all is enthusiasm and ener-
gy with violent deAuncialions and all the cagernsss
of hostile factions here the aspect Of the persons
conpregated was grave and quiet; steady, firm and
basnes IS. like; pursuing middle course and recon-
mendne their cause by moderation and argument;
they assert the responsibility of their party par ercel
Lence and are equally removed from the howngs of
the "fierce democracy" and the lofty pretensions of
the whe conclave. They were all well dressed and
neat looking, with glossy hats, white linen, and un-
exceptonabe raiment, like persons well to do in the
world; and determined to support their by stea
diness of demeaneur, and suavy of language; and to
make up by these qualities for their paucity of num-
bers.
On the meeting being called to order by Mr.. M. NJ.
Quackenboss, he proposed that Mr.. Gideon Lee be
called to the chair which was consented TO by accla
nation The vice presidents and secretaries were in
like manner sanctioned by the persons assembled,
about five hundred in number.
The chairman read the call Of the meeting of the
friends of the credit SYSTEM and of those opposed to
the sub-reasnry scheme in any shape.
Mr. John L. Graham proceeded 10 descant upon
the topics embraced by the CALL and proposed the re,
solutions laudlng the public course of Mr. Richard
Rlksr particularly his candor in expressing his
Political sentiments, when by Withholding them he
might have obtained the votes of the locofocos. The
other resolutions deprecated the maxims of the Jaco
bins and Radicals; and congratulated the meeting
the visit of the Hon. James Garland Of Virginia,
three cheers and his perseverance supporting the
Spartan band of Conservatives IN the national
cis The resolutions further euoglsed the patriotism
of our legislature in insisting epon return to specie
payments.
Mr. Luther Z. Marsh, seconded the resolutions,
and spoke of the satisfaction Of seeing party organ
lied in their new hall, and on new battle ground !;
but their principles were as old as the hills. The
Conservatives were neither Locofocs nor Locomo-
tives but were steady and unwavering in their priH-
cples. The speaker alluded TO the derelleen faith
by the Tammany party, and asserted That the pre-
sent meeting was the only true Democracy of the
public He enforced General Juckson's support of
State banks, which those who affect TO follow his
footsteps now sndeavor TO exterminate. The Loco
fecos were destructive alike IN name and INTENT and
tried TO destroy the nstiu which had SO benefited
the country, and given life and activity 10 COM
merce, and all The arts and business Of life. The
amable Loeofocos had converted the old temple Of
liberty Into a buffalo stamping ground, and instead
Of the Of freedom, that hall only resounded
with the lowings OF unclean beasts frightening the
decent order of society, and making every one dread
the stability of our republican institutions This par
~ had occasioned the commercial death Of the COM
munity. The speaker gave an anatomical descrip
ton Of the commercial body, arteries veins, heart,
head and limbs, and wound up by showing It's vital
current was stagnated.
The chairman then put the resolutions which were
carried by acclamauon, the hall being by this time
crowded.
Mr.. Edward SANFORD rose to introduce the distn-
guished representative from Virginia, that great
Their Of illustrious men, The rest OF MIR. Sandiords
observations were eaogistic OF MT. Garland, the au-
thor of the writings signed Caniiss and the oreina-
tor of the Conservative doctrines. Mr. SANFORD con-
cluded with some pertinent illusions applicable 10 the
contest which commences this morning, and which,
he stated, was 10 be waged by the present meeting
consisting Of the purest most excellent, vrtuous and
enterprsing merchants IN the world. Herecommend-
ed them TO rally the polls and spend every moment
of the three DAYS there Mr.. Sanford pledged him
sefto shew the example which he recommended
others 10 follow II they came there, winch ne ad-
ured them TO do, they would find hum at his post,
combating staunchly for true principles.
The Hon. Mr. Garland rose, and was received with
three hearty cheers. He stated that he a stran
ger in the city but he saw the stars and stripes
floating over the Hail. and seeing it. he could say in
the language of the poet; this 10 my own, my IA
tive land" He did not come 10 mngle in politics;
he was brought here by different motive; but being
called upon he could not resist Mr.. Garland said he
hsd been denounced by the leading administration pa
pei asa traitor, and a federalist Men IN power
might place him cut Of their friendship but they could
moi put him in the ranks Of party unless his own
acts led him there The speaker alluded to the rally
ing Of the late administrator upon the State Banks
when the United States Bank was TO be put down.
In this course he united with the administrations his
predecessor General Gordon, Of Virginia, offered the
identical Sub Treasury Scheme as a substitute; and
then il was that being called by the people Of his
congressional district he responded 10 their invitation
and opposed the scheme. In the course Of three
years he was found maintaining the same institution.
and was denounced a traitsr; but If he was n
traitor TO party, he faithful TO the country. Trap
tutous cheering)
Mr. Garland entered into an exp anatlon Of his poll
teal course; the reasons why he wro'e the articles
signed CamIlus; and the grounds of bis action up 10
the present time. In the discharge Of his public de-
ties be did consider party considerations as para
mount; he was and ever had been, party man but
he would only act with party while Il proceeded on
principles Of right and proPnety. tie cared not for