Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-11-21
From The ". York Times, Oct. "a.
IMMENSE MEETING OF DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLICANS.

IMMENSE MEETING OF DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLICANS.
Pursuant to the call of the Democratic Re
publican General Committee, large Assem-
blage filled National lTaII-the Head Quarters
of the "Unchanged Democrats" evening
The spacious public room was insufficient tc
contain the vast multitude, and numbers re
manned outside, without being able to gain ad
mittance.
About seven o'clock, the meeting was called
to order by Col. Charles B. Tuppen, on whose
motion John Delamater, Esq. was called to the
Chair.
On motion of Wlet Seaman, Esq, the fol-
lowing gentlemen we're appointed Vice Presi-
dents: James D. Oliver, Charles B. Tappen,
James Gillespie, Joseph Fletcher, Henry w.
Hicks, Abraham LIE Foy, Andrew Sicher, Isaac
Ii. Underhill
On motion Of John Harlow, Esq, the follow
ing gentlemen were appointed Secretaries;
Caleb +. Lindsey, Henry J. Seaman, John R.
Wheeler.
Edward Sanford, Esq. then rose, and in his
accustomed felicitous and energetic manner,
stated the objects of the meeting. They had
convened for the purpose of receiving from
their delegates 10 the convention recently held
at Syracuse a report of the proceedings OF
that body. The spirited and eloquent resolu-
tions adopted by that Convention were read by
Mr.. Sanford with peculiar energy and effect,
and the noble, patriotic, and truly Conserva-
tive principles and sentiments which they eX-
pressed, called from the large auditory repeat
cd and enthusiastic bursts of applause. The
expressions of confidence in the patriotism,
integrity and democratic republican principles
of the Hon. N. P. Tallmadge, were received
with loud and long continued cheers
The complimentary illusions to the Hon. w
G.. RIvEs, to the Hon. John &. Clark, and the
Hon. Hugh S. Legare, severally produced also
the liveliest manifestations Of applause. But
when Mr.. Sanford read with the most impress
sive earnesness the pledge OF the Syracuse
Convention, Of "uncompromslng hostility to
the reelection Of Martin Van Buren," the
whole assemblage seemed united as one man
and to have but one mind. Had they raised
their voices, the universal cry wonId have
been "uncompromising hostility to the re-elec.
ton of Martin Van Buren,"
The following resolution was offered by Mr..
Sanford on the part Of the General Committee,
and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we have received, with the
most lively feelings Of qualification, the pro-
ceedings of the Democratic Republican State
Convention held at Syracuse on the third OF
October, inst. That, in the resolutions and
address there adopted, we recognise the prin-
ciples of Jefferson, and the measures of poll
CIV sanctioned by experience, under the several
Democratic Republican Administrations,-and
that when the Federal Government shall be
brought back TO those principles and measures
Lo rnJ tn hpI m ci
ity, and the country resume its onward march
of honor and glory.
The Hon. Hugh Swinton Legare, the dislln-
puished ex-member from Charleston, South
Carolina, was then introduced to the meeting
by the President. His appearance on the plat
form was signal for the most cordial and ani>
mated expressions of. admiration and respect
and three hearty cheers wero given for this
truly nobly minded and accomplished son oil
the South.
Mr.. Legare spoke upwards of an hour and
a half; and during the whole OF that time he
sustained the closest and most earnest atten-
ton Of his auditors. His address had all the
charm of purely eXtemporaneous elocution;
and his augmentation was Of sound reason
or, conveyed in the powerful and captivating
STYLE Of most finished rhetorician, and urged
with all the genuine zeal and enforced deter
minaton of purpose, which, at this momentous
crisis, ought to animate every patriot; who, in
the language Of the ancient Augur, would
"strike boldly" for the great and good cause,
We will not attemp. this morning to give an
adequate account of this mastery and highly
effective speech. We will at an early day,
present TO our readers correct report. At
present we can only notice some OF the prlnci-
pal points. .
MIR. Legare it was manifest was greatly al
fected by the cordial and enthusiastic reception
with which he was met; and in words, warm
from his heart, he expressed his thanks tor
such welcome from so large and respectable
an assemblage in the great commercial capt
tai He had felt extreme reluctance 10 appear
on this occasional stranger, as he regarded
himself--an intruder, as he might be consider
ed by o,hcrs and especially before such an as
sembage as the present, accustomed to hear
important truths from men more capable oil
promulgating them, giving them illustration.
'But," said Mr.. l.. ''ths greeting shows that
am not among strangers; the interesting and
important questions discussed in the report you
have assembled to hear, make me feel that am
not surrounded by foreigners. We are bound
together, trust, by indssouble ties-we be-
long TO the same body politic--we acknowledge
and obey the same laws; we call the same
great country Mother. meet you with feel