Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-19

Mike Wsirks then called for, but did not appear the
President hverrlng that no not present But hia
present. and upon the stage. After few remarks
from Mr. Barber, much to the purpose those Of
the former speakers, and which it is due him say
very well expressed and delivered, the champion OF
the psans advanced amidst loud cheers and greetings
at the asscmbage and commenced what he said quite
unpreparcd speech As it nearly dark, and
the rain falling heavily the reporter OF course
able take very full notes lie will endcavor
the reader idea of the general scope and
of the speech
Fellow ctizens began Mr.. Walsh, did come here
make speech Nothing farther from my intention.
My object hear, from their mouths
and explanation Of the proceedings the late Syracuse
Convention by the delegates from this city, instructed 60
for the district Of choosing conventional delegates
have heard their statement and am free declare that
am satisfied with their (Cheers) And, fellow ciu
zens amasce toprocaim too, that the of choice
for the President Of the L. States John c. Calhoun
U.ong protruced cheering) will go for the
tempted to be forced upon by this cuanddred party
machinery applausc and wish my friends understand
me- when declare that will for any for
office who nominated by delegates chosen by the
pie themselves, in their primary capacity Very loud and
general appausc.) tired of this system of paccmcn
soit-sosping the people, telling them (jusi BEFORE
election, what fine honest. NOBLE generous fellows
they ind then Gust after eeccn turning their backs
upon them while living and growing boated and bcahea
ded the spos they have wheedcd the honest trusting
people Of There many of this sort OF men alb
out among and it is time that there tricks were exposed
and the secret their power destroyed. ("RightRgh"
True Tor you Mike :" &c from the crowd) Will not go
for any party which snotidenthed with the principle now
(Cheers) ask any man, here, what possible OBJ
lection can there to this simple and republican mode of
choosing delegates Are the much lauded people
be told by these their fair phrased aercrs that they
not be trusted select their representatives. without
the intervention of Tammany Hall committees and SYRIA
Is this democratcl This, the high
gard these pretend for the rights OF the dear people
(Cres of "No! Nor) Are they capable OF choos
ing the delegates in their several dIsnic who TO act
for dischaing the final duty be executed, they
to select the original delegates TO the primary meeting
Away with such absurdy 1t has been long enough the
that these cuanddned, prepared delegates TO Pesi
dental conventions, have, according 10 preconcerted
nrangement,-"a part OF the systcm,"-been among the
first upon the accession OF the President receive
wards and offices, aud spo the price OF the siu use
they have made OF their opportunities of humbuggng 1.-The
dear people" VociteTOus applause followed this allusOn
And what good would result, let ask from the
ration power OF Martin Van Buren, To what extent
would the people, who called upon do this, be benc
lifted by such arrangement! AS tar us can see, 1t
would only result general restoration To office OF all the
Vagabonds who kicked matter OF course, at
the last Presidential election. And how to be bene
fitted by that IhiS sally also produced great amusement
and applause) No, fellow citizens! we have had enough
"these people, and these monuuyros 1t is time to correct
them, and the nomination before presents with prac-
cable mode OF attaining that end. And call You TO
hear when declare To you my principles in this con-
ts,-and call you for response. will not vote for
any for President who has not been nominated by del
egates chosen directly by the people IN their Congressional
districts Cheers) go for John c. Calhoun my first
choice for that elevated office cloud and general cheer
ingl
Nike then went on nnimadvcrt upon objeciona
Lle matters and men, personal mainly 10 himself his
al severe and denuncatory Among the rest Mr. Levi
d. Samm did not ofcourse, escape quite scotree. Sucha
Nommnous proison of epithets was never heard since
Prince Hal and Jack Falstafi had match that amuse
Mike expressed strong conviction that he should
defeat and signay triumph his perseverng enemy
for all his present seeming success.
During this part of the speech, the Aldermens room in
City Hail. lighted up and several of the occupants
the windows listen Mikes harangue in which
they showed quite lively interest. The speaker, noticing
this dropped the thread of his discourse, and raising his
voice. bring his distant auditors within its
began anmadveu upon the dappontments experienced
by the democratic party oi the city Of New York. in view
of the IN which the Common Council, whom they
pat into power last spring, had carried the mighty
forms which they had faithfully promised lust before
te1nn" This detour made good deal of sport and
camEtions of the crowd IrNusNGrGXiug cheers and
vi the entertainments.