Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

will contnue to be, neither 10 stretch nor relax then
in any instance whatever, unless compelled oy im'
perious circumstances"
Until these are the views Of every department, o
our government this nation cannot be prosperous Of
happy.
A ioo-patisnt people ask only repose, security
lliberty-that the principles oil the Constitution be
carried out. This can only be through the ascend
eney Of the party you so we'll represent, and that
ascendency must be maintained by bold eounsels-
lconcert-energy.
Ii the good you have effected is to he retained
IL evil is to be averted-,he truths OF our situation
/ must be made manifest; and II Is Of you, familiar
with the great considerations which ought to sway
The public mind, we ask that they may be widely
| diffuscd.
This done, and, though the contest may be fierce
| the victory is sure.
when the applause which followed this animated
address had subsidized, N. p. Talmadge, Esq mount
! ed staging procured for the purpose, and in a
brief but eloquent address returned thanks IN the
name OF the Representatives OF IS States, who &c
compsncd him, for tie heartfelt welcome with which
they had been received, congratuating all present
that this meeting had taken place on the soil 81 n
State distinguished alike for her uuhlnchiug adhe
renee 10 principle, well IN the bloody wars OF the
Revolution, as in the civil strife of 1910.
lie canvsssed briefly the course Of the majority
in Congress, dealing emphatically upon the ardent
desire they had cherished TO be able 10 give TO the
country those measures of relief which its PROSTATE
situation demanded, and deplorns eloquenily the
treaehery and duplicity with which they had been
met by MIR Tyler.
He spoke Of the Tariff bill just passed, and OK.
| horted all 10 remember, that already before the
merits OF the bill had been tested before its opera
ton could by any possibility be tried that the Loco
focos had already raised the cry OF repeal, repeal.
This bill which afforded the protection VIII ch a
| merican labor and American Enterprise were enti-
tied TO, was to be defended, and the two grand OBJ
iects OF Wing policy were 10 be obtained, w: a
National Institution organzeo so as TO equazs and
regulate exchanges throughout the country and the
distribution of the proceeds OF the public lands
| mong the States These were TO be inscribed on
one banner, and with the pitr,ot end statesman OF
| the West for our leader, victory must ensue.
| MIR HALsrEp ofNew Jetsey, then br ely address
ed the nssemblage, reminding them OF the unfiuching
adherence OF New Jersey to Wing principles and the
devotion of its citizens TO Tippecanoe, but not
"Tyler tco" and he added that II the advice OF New
Jersey had been needed, we should not have to
regret the deplorable consequence which had ensued
to the Wing party through the treaehery and dupl.
city ofthe abstraction, at the West end OF Pennsy-
| vana avenus.
Mr. STANLEY of North Carolina, was loudly
called for, but as was getting late the committee
deemed i, most prudent TO defer any further speak
ing until they arrived in New York.
During the time the addresses were being deliver
ed the pazzis three in number, OF the large hoie,
were crowded with ladies' and gentlemen, who had
come great distances TO witness this enthusiastic
meeting, and there could not have been less than
two thousand person, present on the ground.
The members Of Congress accompanied by the
COMMITTEES OF reception and arrangement, then pro.
ceeded into the hotel where they partook OF a col
laon prepared for the occasion, in excellent style,
by MIR Aldrich, the proprietor OF the house, who
had but shor, notice Of the host he was required 10
feed.
During the delivering of the addresses, the two
SIX Founders stationed near the depot were fred
every half minute for twenty SIX times.
The report over, the procession was reformei and
returned on board Of the boat to star, for the city,
and on the passage home each boat that was met or
passed saluied the Fairfield, which was returned
each time with three hearty cheers.
The boat passed along the shore OF Staten Island
near enough 10 give all fair view OF the splendid
country seats and villa, on that beautiful island
Thence they proceeded up the East River on the
Brooklyn side, the shores and piers OF which were
studded with enthusiastic friends OF the great states
man, who cheered loudly as the Boat passed. The
two six FOUNDERS the bows of the boat were kept
IN constant requison 10 answer the sautes from al
most every point where gun could be stationed.
On rounding the Battery the sight was one OF the
most mas nihcent ever beheld. That beautiful
promenade was, as we'll as the whole interior Of
Castle Garden, densely crowded with f ee and en-
shiened inhabitants Of this city, who were there 10
pay the homage OF the heart 10 their worthy Repre-
sentativeS who had so well earned their praise.
Instead oflanding directly, the boat was .heered
of and passing the North Carolina, eheered her, aud
proceeded TO pay respects 10 the Warspite, and on
nearing that vessel the hammock cloths and rigg n,
dress, who slutei them with three Tremendous
cheers. Passing them TO Jersey City and Hoboken,
receiving and returning saues from each place, the
Boat was finally rounded 10 and brought 10 the Pier
at the end OF the Battery. And here, for tie first
time, those on board could realise the enthusiastic
reception in preparation for the honored guests
Every avenue leading to the Battery was crowded
with our citizens, while Washington and Green.
wich streets were crowded with vehicles of every
description as far as the eye could reach.
Q md rCrfre AL
have carried dsmay to the hearts OF the Loco Focos:
for If such display was made for the reception OF
the friends Of HENRY CLAI, wha, would be the ma
ture Of that reception which would be given 10 the
great Statesman himself
As the members landed from the boat shouts OF
enthusiastic applause from the tens Of thousands as
sembed greeted them, and having entered the ba
rouches in waiting. the procession moved per the
programme published in the papers of yesterday,
presenting a most imposing appearance. The
mounted men, some five hundred in number, were
IN font, followed by the members Of the House and
Senate, and the various committees who had been
with them during the day, in open barouehes In
this manner they passed through the streets desg-
mated in the published programme, deposting the
gentlemen at the Hotels, where apartments had
been engaged for them.
The thousands OF persons on foot, who did not
join in the procession, marched On masse up Broad
way, completely blocking up that noble thorough
fare, and stopping before the A sior House where
their shouts.
THE EVENING.
We had thought that enthusiasm had reached It's
height during the day but the scene at the Taber
nace convinced US how little we knew OF the deyo-
ton Of the Wings Of New York. On entering that
spacious building OF on carly hour, VIC found it AZ
ready crowded TO its utmost capacity with ardent
enthusiastic Wings who had assembled to render
the need Of praise TO the faithful public servants,
who were 10 address them there.
The galleries were especially devoted for the use
OF the ladies, and gentleman attending them, and
was filled as closely as they could be placed. Blu:
the appearance Of the ma floor almost dtfied de
scripIion. Not space where a could place his
feet, was untenan,ed. Every nook and corner was
filed land the spacious lobby and nists were crowd.
ed with spectators, who ctesrfully submitted 10
all the Inconvenience OF standing for four or FIVE
hours. And we'll were they repaid for their patience
Rarely, II ever, has such food OF oloquense been
poured upon any body, was exhibited last even
ing, and rarely has such eloquenee been more en-
Enthusiastically received and appaudsd. The doings
Of the DAY have been so fully chronicltd rs TO
compel us, much TO our regret, 10 make but brief
mention oil the interesting proceedings Of the eve
ming.
The meeting was organized by appointing JonH
L. LAWRENCE, President, with the Committee Of
reception, who had acted during the day, twenty six
in number, as Vice Presidents. and ADDISON DouGH-
ERTI and SILAs NJ. HnLIER, Secretaries.
Mr. LAwREHcE briefly opened lbe business Of the
evening, by introducing to the vast multitude Dun
1T SELDEE, Esq. who, he said would, in the name
Of the Wings Of New York, tender our heartfelt
welcome TO the guests nov present.
Mr. SELDgE arose amid the most lumultuous
cheering, end addressed the members present n a