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

of city affairs We therefore, unite ourselv together
with the intent Of bringing about remedy of the above
without party distinction, who may be well known for
their talents purity of heart Independence of mind and
integrity of character in order that amendments NAV be
made in city affairs by revsal OF Police and all
other evil institutions that may have safety ndepen
dence, and well regulated city.
Resolved, That no person holding any public Office
shall be eligible to appointment any committee under
the organization of the American Republican Party
| CHARLES HENRY HALL
JAMES MUNROE,
| A. A. ALVORD,
| JAMES LOZIER.
This report was then, on motion, adopted unan-
imousy
Mr.. 3 b. MoULroN moved that the report be
printed in the papers which have espoused the cause
of the American Republican party.
This was UNANIMOUSLY carried
MIR. MoULToN next moved that the thanks of the
meeting be given to the reporter of the New York
Herald, for his attendance at the meeting.
THIS was carried by acclamation, and loud cries
| of 'there's no noes to that"
COLONEL MONROE then rose, in obedience to loud
calls, and on his appearance was greeted with the
most enthusiastic applause. He said
Fellow citizens and friends:-I did not here with
the intention of making speech but simply OF
the many individuals in this city, and throughout the
broad Union if you please, who believe that great crisis
has arrived in the progress Of this country-a crisis
which is not to be regarded without great anxiety and
which mperatvely calls upon us to look well to the state
of political affairs and domestic For
firmly believe that the stability of free institutions
depends upon the action which faithful and enlightened
patriotism takes at this critical period loud applause
1t absolutely necessary the wholesome and Just ad-
mnisraton of our government that rigid investigation
be made in relation to- the competency and honesty
of those to whom it has been entrusted (Cheers.)-
fully persuaded that the present state of things he
permitted to continue in very few years will have
inheritance which ancestors left and to the
world. Great appause) The present condition of at
exclusively. Ii has been the work of both And allow
me here TO say that in my humble opinion the people
themselves by which mean the great independent mass
of American citizens have been somewha to blame.
They have too long permitted at least have neglected
to condemn the corruptons of both the great
Of generous confidence | will admit But it is
no less to be deplored. A conhding people
than the free electors of this country does exist under
heaven (Cheers) more generous and high.minded
people where to be met with and let me add thaa
nadequaey represented people cannot be found on
the face Of the globe Applause The wants and wishes
of the peope-their sober and sound judgment-their
patriotic devoednesso their beloved country have not
whom they have entrusted the destnie of the Union
and the administration of its institutions. Great cheers
u. ra ne mas ar W. nares
who are pledged henceiorth to know no party but their
country grea applause)has been commenced All overthc
land every man is beginning to to his neighbor The
time has come when should save ourselves from party
and Americans and reemen claim for ourselves and
children that which rightly belongs and that is
the perpetuaon of the nestmabe blessing of good go
vernment and the exercise of hospitality to the of all
nations who desire to enjoy civil rights" Great ap
pause) In the prosecution of the great and solemn work
which now engaged we should bring to our aid
sound reflection moderation, patriotism great frmness
and above all, an abiding regard for justice (Grea
cheerng) Justice to ourselvesjustice also to those
whom in infancy asked to to our
our Congratulated to our children, and justice
revolutionary ancestors all these high considera
demand of US that we leave nothing to be by
poserity for the pepetuaton of glorious institutions
which we in our day and generation can better per.
FORM Deaiening apPlause) Let in the discharge Of
this duty which have here soemnly assumed say to
and to all, to the civilized world, that mean
reemen to hand down free institutions unimpaired
that to do no man wrong-that we mean to as
sert rights and protect others in the enjoyment Of
theirshat as men, what we have granted we will Sc
cure to hem-bu that we will be very careful in future
how far and what terms extend to others the
rights and privileges. loud Cheering) will take
from no man particle of those rights secured to
now amongst to come to soil when We numbered
only three millions and half-when weak in
and friendship-{ Cheers) They came. Many of them
responded to our call. We wanted them. They have
given expansion and accession of strength But
the eXigency has been met Far be it from me- whilst in
future would ntepose eectual check to the danger
resulting from the present naturalization laws to interfere
in any way with the acquired rights would have
post facto law. But to all in future coming to
shores, whilst would cheerfuy extend hospitality and
a guarantee Of protection and peaceful enjoyment
no of our political rghtsthunders of
boy for usn-and three cheers for Col Munroe') do
not ask! do not moon to be as a, All sane
with acquired rights. do not mean to make post
in my own conscience to the effect that
there should be two classes of citizens in this country
We have admitted adopted citizens into brotherhood
and they hold their rights by precisely the same tenure
shall grant these privileges except to those
who are born herenurtured on free socarefuly
doctnaed with the principles of our nstitutonseduca
ted from their very birth in that faith for which sres
poured out their blood the baeelds Of the revolution
tremendous applause) am thus particular in making
this distinction because it is obviously important that it
should be explicitly understood well by ourselves by
the whole world. Thank God, able to protect
selves and we are not wanting IN gratitude to those o.
US the pes and the trials and the gores Of the dark and
stormy days of the Revolution (Cheers) And indeed,
should like to know in what more Ineligible and efficient
could display gratitude for their aid than by
guarding with the most jealous that nestimabe trea
for which they and so successfully contended.
tCheers) Fellow citizens this no new position for me-
trust you will pardon me if speak little about myself
Cheers) In the year 1885, out in the discharge of
public duties in the army and elsewhere sought retire
ment, and recollect, visited my broher-inaw in this
city for few days Whilst at his house three gentlemen
evening informed me that they waited the part
OF the Native American party for the purpose rendering
never till that moment heard hoped heywould not
slider the remark oensveof the existence Of such par
ty although had long ardenty desired to such
organized, and concluded by respectfully declining
the nomination. They urged much and still respect.
fully declined suggesting to them the propriety Of calling
on Mr.. Verpanck or General Bogardus, some other
equally excellent citizen in New York They then LEFT
but just they moving from the door, of them
exclaimed that he thought it was indeed hardhat he did
tremey hard that they could get single in New
York orespectabe standing who dared to declare himself
nativeborn American citizen called them back, and
said, Gentlemen have just heard one of you make
remark which has given me great pain II the gentle
men to whom have recommended you decline the nom
nation shall never be said that the American flag could
not be hosted in the of American for want of
tive born citizens to uphold it, for, humble that
stigma shall rest upon that flag whilst have an
arm to bear it aloft shall take your nomination.
loud and long continued appause did accept the no
minaon. This occurred on acknowledgement DAY they
nominated me-and Monday the election commenced.
| went TO the Howard House, and there not
there the whole party in the great city of New York
more than two three dozen individuals leaped, how
ever the table and told them not to despairto get
their tickets prntedand if they polled but five votes TO
go on. Cheers IN like manner, and under far diff
(Cheers) said then as say now, offence to
in calling myself native born American citizen
And what encouragement is there not afforded by the
prospects of the party In incredibly short space Of
time it has attained degree of strength which strikes
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