The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-06-05

He had the honor to serve together with Mr. Polk oI
fourteen years in Congress and he ie proud TO say he
gave vote which not In strict conformity with
the constitution (Cheers) He served with him in 1884
the panic session when their opponents sndeavored TO
storm the ar.ena forcbiy as they wanted with their can
dids,e but there was greater still. Cheers) When
Polk nominated il was announced with the raPidiy
of ghtnng the choice spread here and struck the whg
like thunder. The wings, with all their fooleries
cries. and butooneres would feel the present meeting
IL sealed the fate OF whiggsry in New York (ChsersJ
The candidate was native OF North Carolina; he
from old Interchangeable cradle Of American In
dependence-though he would not deprive cid Faneuif
Hall Of the glory she had won In tho national struggle
(Chsers} But il was matter Of history that the first
meeting which declared for the glorious Independence
was held at Meckenburgh (Chesrs) The ancestor OF
the present candidate there conspicuous the honor
of the OF freedom and Independence lCheers)
at Mecklenburgh that Young Hickory was raised
(cheers) Should Young Hickory give way to the
many a: are for Young hickory" viii say AYE
loud and vociierous cries Of "AyeD As many as art
the Miboy OF the slashes," will say AYE" dond
cries OF No. no. revsrberated through the crowd which
caused immense lsughter) The question carried and
Polk is elected. (Roars of laughter) Hs voice would
Tor them that did not but no would say that ii they
this costest with becoming spirit buryDg
S m tS sr bes
would carry every thing before them He would say with
the preceding speaktT ike Dsvy Gr9eket, let them 60
andthey abis TO break down all before them Vo
| cifsrous cheering) 80,
forward and said, he returned them one thousand
thanks for tho glorious and magnanimous feeling he had
YorH on h. Occasion The day wa. glorious one ana
would take every tting before it, He from Maine,
State that never nnchsd uoud cheering and they wonld
allow him that feelings which animated the breasts
Of those would strike terror III the hearts OF ths
enemies and would animate their friends. North and
South, Enst and West (cheers) II would sweep Harry
Clay and the wings all tho Unionas they wona
take every State except Kentucky and Delaware and
YoIk would give Polk 20 COO Of
will we will'D lie asked them wss he TO say to his
friends that New York would give 20 900 majority J.
asked them would they allow him also to say that the
Empirs city would give them majority aloud
cries Of "yes. TO be sure will give him 1900
msjority.D H0 had an opportunity In the course OF
the Baltimore Convention proceedings to witness thu
co ns nompaou and he wa. proud to say that met
with the unanimous appreciation OF all their frends-
Cheers) They had right to discuss aud they did dis
with resoute zeal; but when they found they had
chance they conceded noby, and deserve tbs unan
thanks Of the entire party for itthey nominated
Polk (Cheers) The news spread like lightning IN
twenty seconds, and there iout response Well
DONE" from the country. II came IKE thunderciap
The whole democracy Of tho InSn res responded 10
how much their proceedings OH that evening would de
| light, wouis animate the whole democratic ranks;
would animate the hearts blood Of tho whole Union
CTR. msdons cheers The entire democracy awaited The
action Of New York with breahleAs suspense but the
glorious meeting Of that evening would be hailed with
delight Let go unitedst them 20 int battle like
men man. and they would give the wings Bun
| kera Hill fight TREMENDOUS chsering9
Mr. WALLER here came forward and read the preamble
and series u resolutions embody ing tho sentiments
the democratic party precisely similar to the Baltimore
| Resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
Hon JoHN McKEoN here came forward, and was hailed
with rapuous applause by section ofthe entire de-
mocratlc ranksry Ter men, Calhoun men, Van BnTeD
msn, and ALL He said, the sound hich they had jus,
iorh assured him that he was amongst has friends
Immense che ring) Up to the present moment II was
well known that the respected individual for whom hi
had conended candidate ios the nomination at Bal
ore bu, he there, in the presence OF the assembled
thousands Jared that now the matter was decidedly
he cordially sincerely and enthusiastically declared biz
firm tho Baltimore nomination, to which he
would give his earnest and strenuous support (Vocer
GUS cheerng3 He had not arrived stage ye,
which would not permit him to bow and submit to the
experienced in the ranks Of his democratc brethren
and he glad OF having the opportunity on the present
of ing aside all matters OF personal consdera
tton ALI personal feeling for the good Of the common
country at large the present proud manifestation OF
feeling the part of New York. a called upon all has
Democratic friends TO be rmto be united as one man
TO be hrmas the present was contest not Tor men bu
for loud applause) wasa question OF prin
cple they were 70 decide and not 1n"stdan oe,wse.
and Frelinghuysen the other but question Of pm
cple The distinguished man at the head OF the whig
party professed principles that were dangerous to the
count v and il be was elected he would introduce the
same principles az those OF 1870 into the government
Mr. Nick si.r taking brief and cursory glance at the
leading Of the whig party embracing the qnes
tons Of the tariff National Bank. Dstribuen &c went
say that the question oil the occupation Of Oregon
and re- OF Texas OF such deep importance
as would at the upcinre demand the grave aten
ton Of the party, and concluded Mr. MeKeons endorse
i
to diuse much satisfaction throughout the entire demo
cratic ranks at the meeting fully evinoed by the
warm reception with which no was greeted
Mr. BRADLgY, of Michigan, next addressed tue meeting
lie was delighted find the people Of New York so brave
~ mashaIled together rally ing for the democratic party
that the friends of equal freedom and PRIVILEGES to
awho hold out the hand of friendship to the exile and
the strnn welcomed them 10 their shores Cheer
ng) He thought he saw their scattered cohorts on me
hills and the hrt running away. with his shirt tail
| hanging behind, was the mill boy oil inc sissnes
(Roars OF laughter) At the conclusion OF Mr. .re
marks the meeting separated In inc utmost spirh and
| Joined tho immense procession.
Our ack mo ledgmc due to Police officers Sweet
and Colvn for the accommodation which. through them
our Reporters enabled procure the officers of the
meeting being, as usual exceedingly eincient IN incom
The rrocession afterwards formed in The Park md
splendid affair After salute Of ons hundred guns was
hrsd under the direction OF Major Hopkins the process
sion from the Ord lth 9Th and 9th DISTRICTS formal In
line and surrounded the platform with their sPendd n
| ners which had a most snvenng effect The banners
represented the numerous societies. ana some
oftham were of costly and rich materials There were
also variety OF beautiful banners representing the State,
OF the Unlon all taseiully executed, and range
round the immense platform which erected in front
the City Hall The procession from each NJ the Congres
sona Districts was headed by excellent band WHIT
several enllvenng ars w TASTE an, nn
cesson escorted the Delegates to the Baltimore Conven
Grand Mersha, in the following order
| Mounted Music.
/ Grand Marshal and AIDS
! Mounted Escort
| Joint Committee of Arrang emsnts In Carriages.
| Delegates to Baltimore Convention In CsrrisgeA
/ County Convention in Carriages
General Committee In Csrriages
4 Young Mems General Committee
| Music.
Il johnson Association
Ironsdes Club.
/ Delegs tion from other cities,
Central Van Buren, Convention IN Carriages.
| SIcoNp DIVISION.
Music.
Hare followed the Van Buren, and other Ward Associs.
! tons from the Seventeen Wards
Prescribed Watchmen Of this city.
Cartmsn
Citizens Horseback.
Citizens in Carriages
LIST Division formed In Chambers street right on Broad
way extending into Centre street and down Chatham
street. ~
I'd Division formed IN the Park right In the main gate
on Chatham street The formation Of The line took place
Immediately upon the adjournment OF tho meeting
LINE M.scH
Up Broadway to Art street through that street 70 th'
Bowerv down tho Bowery and Chatham street to Tam
mauy Hall when the procession formed en- nase in iron
If the hall and we're dismissed with nine cheers