Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-11


Over l0,OWpersons assembled TO celebrate the vic
tory of Fort Meigs, at Niblo's Garden in the eve
ming Every ward in the city sera forth its delega-
ton m the shape of Tppecanoe Clsb, with log ca
bins, cider barrels, banners, drums and trumpets.
They assembled in their respective wards about
1ocioch, marched towards Broadway, fell into line
there, an proceeded on to Niblo's. The whole Of
ms large saloon was crammed, both in the galleries
sad below stairs, before any of the club
arrived.
Ex-Mayor Clark then nominated Peter r. Living.
ston to the chair; with Gov. Pope, Gen swartwout
and several others for vice presidents Mr.. Raw
mond then read the following letters from gentle
men who had been invited by the Chairman of the
Committee of Arrangements
H. X. U. S :, WAsHsNaroN, April n, 1870
SIR: / ana 1attered with the information which
you have communicated to of an invitation to at
tend at celebration by the citizens of New York Of
the anniversary of the battle of Fort Meigs on the
Sth of next month, and with my grateful acknow-
Judgments for the honor done me, must add nv re-
greet that the necessity of attendance upon public du
ties here will deprive me of the pleasure of parti
cipating IN the commenOration proposed at New
York. am very respectfully, sir,
Your ob't servant,
J.Q. ADAMS.
My Dear Sir: Your note Of invitation to Join in
the celebration of the victory of Fort Meigs, has
been received. 1t would give me great pleasure to
rule by which have long governed myself has been
never to be drawn from the discharge of my public
duties by any personal qualification.
=, Whilst rendering to my wing friends IN New
York, my heartfelt congratulations upon the cheer
ing prospect before be pleased to accept person
ally my thanks for the kind manner in which your
communication has been made, and permit me to
add that it gives me peculiar pleasure to see this
banner borne by so well tried and faithful soldier
under the "Tippecanoe Flag as you have ever
been. With esteem, your fellow citizen,
WASHINGTON, April %, 1870
My DEAR Sir 1T would give me great pleasure
to meet with the citizens of New York the Sth of
May, to celebrate the victory Of Fort Meigs, but
my duties will not allow me to leave Congress.
The object Of your meeting will be to advance the
cause which proposes To elect the Hero Of Fort
Meigs President Of the United STATES, and in this
heartily concur with you, and confidently trust, that
in due time majority Of the citizens Of New York
city, well those ofthe State will be found sup
porting the cause which is cheered all sides
by so many aaspicious omens. l am, dear sir,
yours truly, DANL. WEBSTER.
New YeRK, May 7th, 1910.
Ilo DEAR SRI have had the honor to receive your
invitation to be present. tomorrow, lat the celebration
of the 9th anniversary Of General Harrisons vo-
tory over the combined British and Indian forces,
at Fort Meigs.
Ishould be very happy to be with you on the pa.
trotc occasion, having been myself a soldier, in
distant field, in the same war, and having from an
early day, always stood in the relation Of friend
to the distinguished general whose deeds you pro-
cial duty which will compel me to leave the city
this evening.
Please make my apology, with my compliments,
accountable to the Committee of which you are
Chairman, and believe me,
With high respect and esteem,
Your obedient servant,
WINFIELD Scorr.
WILLIAMsBURs, Va, MAY 4, 1910.
DEAR SIR:-An absence from home which has just
now terminated, has prevented earlier acknow
ledgment Of your letter Of the I'D Of April inviting
me to join the citizens Of New York in celebrating
the anniversary OF the victory OF Fort Meigs Nothing
could afford me more pleasure than to do so, if il
in my power, but my engagements at this moment
OF character to forbidit. Permit me, however,
10 congratulate you and the lovers Of freedom
throughout the country, upon the recent manifesto
tions Of public sentiment in reference to the dstin
gushed citizens through whose wisdom and valor
the victory you al to celebrate achieved
And do so with the greater pleasure since my own
native state has, In her recent elections signally
her determination TO vindcate his charac
ter from the unounded aspersions sought to be cast
upon it, and to rally to the cause Of the country and
have the honor to be,
Dear Sir,
| Your most ob't serv't,
| JOHN TYLER.
JouS S. BowRoS, Esq,
| Chairman Of Committee.
| The attempt to describe the proceedings Of this
meeting is totally impossible. Before the letters
half read, the different clubs began TO arrive.
| THESE EXTENDED for TWO miles IN length, and the
noise and confusion, and crowding and cheering,
truly terrific. As usual great fears enter
tanned that part of the building would give way
The venerable chairman tried TO obtain silence but
could not. Some tried to read an address, but
could not for the noise. 1t was all performed in
dumb show. Three four gentlemen rose to adj
dress the meeting and spoke but could not be heard
for the noise. Nevertheless, all seemed delighted.
Every that could get il, took drink Of hard CT
der, and moved of to give room TO the others to
enter the saloon.
The meeting broke up about o'clock in good
der and with great enthusiasm. When the Tipps-
canoes meet again, IL must be in the open air. No
place in the city is large enough to hold them.
Some locofoco ruians in front Of Niblos tried to
create a riot by throwing brckbats at the transpa
rencies; but they were driven of the ground. La
fayette Hall was also crowded with the Tippec anoe
party.
| IrDrAN DrsTuRBANcrs IN MIssouRr-The Far
West contains two letters from the settlers the
| Nishnebotina to Col. Kearney, at Fart Leavep-
worth, applying for military force TO protect them
from apprchended ncursioss Of the Indians. IL APP
| pears that band OF Iowas, exceeding 100 in num-
ber have sumed hostile attitude, destroyed some
| cattle and threatened to sack the remote settle
ments band Of Ottowas had also crossed the river
lower down, and committed similar acts Of insubor
| dinstion.
| Ourp.er AND RoBBrRy.-We learn that some
| time since, near Fort Madison, Iowa T., Eben n
| Gage was set upon by three rufhans, named Jacob
| Adon alias Bowers, James MCafin, and James Cor
| don alias GUY. He was on his way to ST Louis and