Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-24

can. know they have precious little OF that article
bat precious little is better than none.
From the Courier and Enquirer, March Y
Great WING Meeting ut Masonic Hall.
The length of the reported proceedings of the great
meeting held last evening Masonic Hail. prevents
US from accompanying them with the comments
which they naturally suggest. We would only say
that the assemblage worthy of the occasion; and
that the enthusiasm evnced in behalf of Mr. CLARE
was well deserved tribute honestly paid to an eff
Gent and popular magistrate, benevolent and kind
hearted man, practical and sagacious political lead
er, and firm uncompromsing WING At an early
hour, the Hall was thronged to OVERLOOKING and
from the general spirit that was manifested on the
occasion, and the deep interest with which the pro-
ceedngs were received we are persuaded that the pub
lie mind is fully awake to the importance OF the APP
preaching strHggle and that the WHO'S of New York
will render a 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 IS IN our power TO present only brief
abstract of the eloquent addresses which were re-
ceved with long continued and repeated cheers, by
one of the largest and most 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
meh Vice Presidents, representing the wards OF the
city.
Frederick Pentz, Henry Defiinbough,
Isaac NJ. Phyef, William ;. Slocum,
Harry Weed, Alpheus Sherman,
Samuel Sparks, Jr. Abraham Tappan
VIM. ii. Ireland, William Blackwell,
James Lynch, Phlletus II. Woodruff
Thomas Carnley, Arson G. Phelps
David l.. Bennett, Meigs ID. Benjamin,
Stephen Potter
And for Secretaries
Mortimer M. jackson, Andrew Mount,
Stephen Croker, Oliver Z. Hosmer
After the organization of the meeting, Philip Hone,
ESQ., in behalf of The Nominating Convention pre-
scented the following address to the citizens OF New
York.
Fellow Citzens-ln presenting as candidate LOT
the Mayoraliy the name OF cur fellow ciuzen, AARON
CLARK we offer you apledga If ne should be re-eiect-
ed of continuance Of the faithful services which he
has rendered during the last year. The claims OF DIR.
Clark upon the public favor of no ordinary char.
acter his father, who was resident OF Massacha-
sets, entered the Anencan army IN the Revolution
ary war as private soldier, and continued in service
until its closes in the battle of Long Island when the
main army retreatea to New York, he with little
band withsood the attacks OF the INVADERS and was
felled 10 the EARTH dangerously wounded, by the Bril-
tsh dragons; he was then smut up IN the prison IN
Liberty street. where he met with the most cruel
treatment In that effort To this rery city from
the enemy, he lost all but his life.
Mr.. Clark's father, who was farmer, died leaving
his own energy and industry acquired means TO
bic him TO procure good education. He was early
noticed by Governor Tompkns, who made him his
private secretary in which capacity he continued for
two years, and acquired so fully good VIII and es-
TEEN of the Governor, that lac Accessibility recon-
mended him TO the cerkshp of the Assembly Of this
State where for than six years all parties con.
Cured in awarding TO him the merit of unsurpassed
ability and usefHlness. -
untsered as private soldier, although then in the
practice of the law, and was finally appointed Pay
master of the Delaware troops under Col. Golden.
We have known Mr.. Clark as private citizen, as
A member Of the Common Council, and as a Chief
Magistrate Of this city he has suggested and urged
the adoption Of measures calculated TO extend enrich
and beautfy city and STATE his plans are vlg-
orous and comprehensive, and throughout he has
been distinguished for ability, zeal hrmness and DIS
cretion.
He has been remarkable for his assiduiy in attend
ing the duties of his office, never having been as-
sent for one day his polite and obging attention TO
the calls and desires Of all who have business there,
his courteous depor ment in his intercourse with his
fellow citizens, as well as in the reception OF stang
who had claims upon the kindness OF our CITY, his
faithful attention TO all the great interests Of the CITY,
and to the welfare Of the poor as well as the rich,
prove him to be not only valuable ofhcer but gon
tlemsn aud phionlhropst.
His labors during most trying period in the ause
OF the roor have raised for him monsment Of atiec
,sn and love in the heart of every good citizen for
the pursuit of ean he has been all times
iro The abodes Of poverty aud Distress and relic, ing
M is truly worthy to be the Chief Magistrate Of
| this great Metropolis.
Ru,. Fellow Cilzens, whilst we have thus stated
10 Won the strong personal claims OF Mr. Clark upon
voy. for your support we beg leave to remind you,
,hs, tho aooroachisp election has streng claims upon
You a. good cizens, upon other grounds.
| A crisis has arrived in public affairs When u IS to
be decided whether The people will rise in their ma
esty vndicae their rights and preserve tnelr loer-
| yrrned like slaves by despotic arstocrscy who
have obtained possession Of the high places IN the
Government, and who seek 10 enlarge and coniinse
Il lhen ROVER by corrupt dangerous, ara afoi'rary
| measures, and who, in the prosecution OF Their
/ scher,cs have krospht upon the country prosra-
ton sf credit and interruption Of the pursuits OF IN
dus,ry OF and arrangement Of the affairs OF the