The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-25
From the Hartford (Ct) Eagle
TIE GREAT CONVENTION

We had the good fortune TO be present at the i'm
mense Democratic Tyler meeting in the New York
Tabernacle on Wednesday evening. 1t certainly far
exceeded IN point OF numbers and enthusiasm any
conception we had previously formed. The large,
room IN the city, had been provided room or IA,
Their building which has often accommodated al least
5000 persons-aDd yet scarcely AN inch of spac. in
the body or galleries Of the house remained uDoccu
pied to say nothing OF the dense multi tude who roDg
ed the avenues 10 the building anxious TO obtain nd
mission
The spectacle presented from favorable point Of
view, just Us the multitude within uncovered their
heads, and the gas lights thrown up was by far
the grandest and most imposing OF any thing we ever
beheld. An extensive platform had been erected
which was occupied by the officers of the Convention
invited guests and others. In the rear and on the
LETT OF this platform, stationed fine band of mu-
sic, which, when the hour for the organization of the
meeting arrived, struck up that patriotic and soul
stirring old march, g Hail Columbia, which was
followed in quick succession by that truly American
air, yankee Doodle. " About this time large
banner, beautifully decorated and nearly occupied
with fine portrait of President Tyler, was borne
through the crowd and presented TO the audience
This was received with three hearty cheers and with
the most enthusiastic applause.
AT an early stage OF the proceedings, ii became
apparent that some portion Of the audience had as
sembed there with designs not altogether friendly
but The poor creatures soon discovered that they were
IN most miserable minority, and this discovery with
two or three bllligeent demonstrations towards them
by few of the Spartans, " made them behave toll
eraby WELL for savages, during the evening 1t was
perfectly apparent that nearly all the disturbance
was created by gang of Clay-whigs who had been
invited there by the Courier and Enquirer and sta
toned in different parts of the house. We after
wards learned that Webb himself was about the
DOORS to witness the result Of his infamous plot and
hobblIng about on his wounded calf When the
Wings attempt to get up their Clay meeting they
will probably have occasion to regret this conduct
though we should by all means advise the democrats
10 set them better example.
On the whole, IT was proud occasion for honest
JoHs TYLER, and one which will long be remember
ed with the greatest satisfaction by those of his friends
who were there to stand up for hun aud the righteous
cause in which lac is engaged.
Among those who projected and carried for
ward this great popular movement were many of
the Oldest and most influential democrats of New
York IL was essentially democratic movement
and we rejoice that it so. The honest hearted
huge paws" OF that party in the city Of New
York. have now taken their position in defence OF
truly Republican Administration, and a neucleu.
has thus been formed, around which the democrat
&c bone and muscle Of the country will most as
suredly rally Against such a orce the hitherto re-
leness enemies OF the bold and honest TYLER will be
compelled TO yield