The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-07

from the polls We have the peaceful remaining
home and all this from the usurpation Of strangers and
aliens. The result has been simultaneous rising for
common good We cherish the friendly feelings
to foreigners but permit them to say, I'VE
your masters" We therefore say must appeal to
Congress and the foreigner has right to complain In
England we are not allowed political rights In France,
during the Revolution, they permitted strangers
to come IN but the moment the government was
established that law repealed. Com Barney
instance Of that He commanded fleet in the West In
dies but the moment the imperial rule established he
evil influence has been at work We find that by throw
ing in the alien VOTE the Catholic side of the question has
trumphed in spite Of both partiesand in many OF the
wards have Commissioners of Schools absolutely
unfit for their duties, who have driven the natives out
We also find that strangers are sent here under
the title OF Bishops-owing allegiance here but 10
power which properly dread. We cannot surely al
low them to exercise rule in churches. They al
ready claim the right Of holding property In New Or
leans that attempt has been made and also in this city
With regard our city generally the necessity OF re-
form apparent need exposition. Wefnd that
our finances entrusted in way We cannot
approve. In this ward very unjustly
taxed But from our Common Council we have
been quite unable to obtain redress The citizens at large
justly complain of the want of proper police-o want
of clean streetsof every element indeed of good govern
ment One Of our great objects to remedy all this
quite unwell gentlemen, and hope you will excuse
me from making any further remarks
After Mr.. Hall resumed his seat, three hearty
cheers were given him, and as the echoes died
away, there were loud calls for Ketchum, >
Ketchum,'- in a few minutes EDGAR KETcII-
UNI Esq, mounted the staircase from which the
other speakers had addressed the meeting, and
spoke as foows:-
Fellow-czens-I do not know why should not re-
and hope the bonds which unite me to my party may
now be discovered. But do not see why cannot, or
should not unite with you in some OF your prominent
points. (Appause) am quite prepared to unite with
you in seeking repeal of the naturalization laws.
ought to know something of the operation of these laws
for dare say worthy here this evening may
recollcct that certain occasion, called with
twooher citizens of the ward to present report to the
tors, and ought to remember it, for for three days we
stood in that house. and the floor of was like that OF
sanghterhouse. And there are men here who ought to
remember it, too, for Of their blood spilled there
Buttwhat attention was paid to our report! 1t was treat
ed with contemptuous indifference Now for one, am
fully prepared to go any length in obtaining change in
these naturalization laws. Nppause) And, then, as to
our Public SchoolsQiear hear) suppose it is prett
Applause) And You are all familiar with the evils
the present system that not occupy your time by
exposing them Now why cannot we all go together on
keep his forces together laugh) Oh yes he is sagaci
priest "a augh) and he has got men Of sagacity too
in his ranks. Their sagacity is known by its results
You see how they have SO manGuvred that the Commits
soners can now involve the city to almost any extent
and there is no help forit Butagain ask, why cannot
we all go together!
Mr.. KErcHUM then descended from his place, on
the staircase, and after an excellent song Zone Of
De La Ree's) by a Mr.. Alexander White, and few
eloquent remarks from Mr.. S. B. Mouton in the
same strain as that of the other speakers the meet
ing dispersed.
PROGRESS OF MUslC.-SHILI.ING CoNCERTs.-A
| very curious and interesting movement in music,
has been recently going on in this city, which pro-
misses very beneficial results, and is too important
to escape the phosophic attention of the observing
and diligen student and historian of the age, which
we are. We allude TO the "Shilling Concerts, -
which in all the regions bordering on the Bowery,
have become quite the rage, and are the centres of
an enthusiasm equalled only by that which crowds
the Park on the nights when Ole Bull performs.
These cheap musical entertainments originated,
we believe, in some of the large manufacturing
cities of Great Britain, such as Glasgow and Man
chester. They were got up by the leaders of the
temperance reformation, who wisely thought that
one of the best possible means of rescung the
masses from the slavery of low and vicious indul.
gences, was vas. to supply them with rational
price,, as to. be within the. reach of the
humblest artisan. The experiment was pei
fecty successful, and promises equally salutary
results here. These Concerts now given in this
| city, almost every evening in the week, and are
| reaily quite rssPs otable aifairs To enable our
readers to form more distinct idea of them, we
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| PRoGRAMME-PARr FIRST
Grand Overture on the Harp.
Glee-The Crystal Hunters.
New Song-The Venurous Sailor.
Recitative and Air.
Song comic)-Im the Hero Of Ballanscrazy.
Song-Pretty Blue Star.
Song-I love the Tree.
Song-The Poston.
Song-Hark the Soft Bugle
Song, (comic)-The Groves Of Barney
Song-Ive a Secret to Tell.
Song-Thc Soldier who Died for his Land.
Song-The Moon looks from her Throne.
Song (comic)-Going out Sleighing.
Duett-List to the Convent Bells.
PART SECOND.
Grand Overture on the Accordion.
Song-Tve Pucked the Farest Flower.
Song-The Gipsey's Invitation.
| SongThe McGregor's Gathering
Song-Brother Jonathan.
Song-She heard the Trumpet.
Song-A Bold Brave Crew.
Song, (comic) Judy McShane.
Song-The Sailors Home.
Song-The Gipsey's Charnt.
Song, (comie)-No. l..
Song-The Ivy Green.
Duet, (comic)
The above programme will be strictly Observed
Tickets shilling each to be had of Mr. Lebars 81 De-
lancey street. Of Orchard and at the door Doors
open at 6to commence at half No postponemen,
of he ther