The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-18

the President from he attacks and prosecutions of the
Federal Clay Whgs-ofall who in favor of Veto Nos
L. and g. requested to meet at Davis's Long Room
No 1851 Spring street. Friday evening July 18th, at
o'clock precisely. By order ofthe Executive Committee
WIN. j. MCKEE. Secretary.
The large room was filled to OVERLOOKING and the fol
lowing gentlemen were appointed officers OF said meeting
ALFRED Observation-Disclosures.
Vice Presidents,
J, " " iMT MCKEE, MOSES NOSE ); GOMEZ eSFzAAi
A. q. STACEY, GEORGE SCARF,
-. CASEY, CHARLES FISHER,
WM SKINNER JOHN KEENAN,,
WIN. s. MUNDY.
Secretaries,
n. FREEMAN, DR.. FERNANDO S. BRADFORD.
Revolutions and while absenor hspurpose the meeting
most eoquently addressed by j. H. Ray mond Esq.
who frequently interrupted by enthusiastic applause
Inc following preamble and resolutions were then pre-
Whereas, we as Americans Republicans in faith and IL
principle attached to our institutions and loving the free
dom they guarantee to all have observed with feelings
shame and Indignation the pursued the majority
in Congress at the present and extra session. designed
hwart the wishes and expectations Of the people and
ery neglectng to adopt such would tend
benefit our common country and bring relief the PEG
pie while at the same time they have attempted TO impose
upon us institutions and measures which would prove
curse upon both and Whereas their Whole time has
wasted in the vain att mp to drive the Executive of tn.
Union INTO the support Of their own olte schemes
and warning with the best interests Of the Republic
der TO place in the Executive chair their ambitious
leader, therefore,
tons and act solely for country are ready an,
willing to sustain the President of the United States
long as he remains in the executive chair and with
the same independence, rmness and decision he has
tious politicians.
Resolved, That we are opposed to a Unitad State.
Bank that the terrib evils and the wide spread ruin
inflicted upon the people by the late National Bank warn
us in language not to be misunderstood of the dangers
and corrupting influence OF such an institution.
Resolved That the President VET two bills 70,
charterng National Bank at the extra session.
the gratitude OF the American people. His manly rmnes.
in staying those corrupt measures proved him be be
yond the reach Of the threats Of his enemies above
the fulsome fattery Of his pretended friends.
Resolved, That his opponents in bringing forward
those often repudated measures showed their utter dis
regard OF public opinion, while the Executive in his
vErors recognised the will of the people, and in eitcra
Rg his belief OF the unconsttutonay Of the
ambitious men, he has proved himsefto be possessed
the patriotism, actuaed and guided by the principles
family.
Resolved, That in his late veto upon the cunningl,
devised Tariff bill accompanied with distribution he ha,
again given evidence of his undertaking patriotism and
purity of motives in shielding the people from the dee
laid plans Of bad men, and nippng in the bud their
uous attempts gain by stealth and devices wha
they well knew could NOT be obtained by open and ail
legislation.
Resolved That we 60 for principles, not men, and
those 60 for democratic principles and whoever
lends his undivided support in sustaining them agains,
he enemies Of our country, and democracy shall be in
return sstai ed by That dsclaim all intention,
oIprocaimng any man as candidate for the Presden
cy but are ready and willing, deeming it the bounden
luy of every republican, while he stands the acknow
edges head Of the Union, to give to the Executive firm
that democratic in their nature and calculated
benefit our Country at large.
have proved themselves utterly unworthy the Mace.
they occupy They have forfeited every pledge broken
every promise made to the people, and with an over
yhelmng majority and after unprecedented session
months at enormous expense to the country they
have done literally nothing for the benefit of suffering
peope but left them without hope, and bordering de.
spair
Resolved That in the withdrawal from the Senate OF
Henry Clay we recognize the movement of ambition
politician, and although in retirement within the shade,
IF Ashland" his turbulent shirt moves, and his will
guides his adherens at the capitol and in their endeavor
head the President and elevate their oft rejected
% the executive chair, they forget the duties they owe
% the country and ready to sacrifice her best nc
ssts and endanger the country itself to crafty their
holy ambition.
Resolved That we are in favor of tariff for revenue
sufficient to supply the necessary wants Of the govern
nent; and the wicked attempts Of the majority by sys.
better known logrolling to force through oh.
ioxous measure by fastening the same upon bill fol
evenus deserves, and will receive the condemnation Of
every true friend of his country.
Resolved, That we now call upon the wing majority in
Congress- they possessed of single particle Of tn,
patriotism they have SO loudly proessedifthey have an,
esirc to arrest the government from inevitable bank
upcy, if they have any feeling regard for the thou
sands, who through their neglect to provide the
have been deprived OF employment and flung upon colo
md heaess world in many instances deprived of food
or themselves and shelter for their families they will
once ana without delay pass revenue Dill su1cent t.
meet the wants of the government and enable il satisfy
1t all just demands which may be made upon tn,
treasury
Resolved That if the partsans of Henry Clay dread
he veto power, let them pass their bill a dis.
and separate measure and thus prevent the
ty for its employment Or ifthey desire make capital
out Of its frequent by denouncing the zone man
power" to test the feelings and opinions of the Pres
lent call upon them to pass their iavorite bill for dis.
tbnng the proceeds derv ed from the sale of the public
lands in distinct and separate form, and willing
leave the result with the Executive and the people.