The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-31


which in my conscience believe will tend the per
peuation Of the Constitution and essentially necessa
ry Tor the good OF the people Let do something hs,
~ remain. would address yself therefore, 10 all
Jerssymen, more especially to the young who
may hear me- would aojure them to act on this, and
ON all occasions on broad principles Ineligible prn
done. like all these displays. This collection Of good
whigs with good feelrg like these banners and flags,
and all this thow OF ardor and ZEAL because they
proofs OF good resoluton please say they
the Of good spirit but they still prove that
tell you that the humbest nag that shall be found up
borne and floating after vctory,he poorest piece OF
bunting shot through though may be like Sieve and
torn to rags and tatters, after the battle still remain
floating IN the breeze is worth vastly than thou.
sand CLOSED and handsome standards which before the
battle display their slken folds winds take
and that such flag 10 after the Let
something floating when the battle 10 fought, and
not be called upon skuk away with our beautiful ban
and glorious badges, and to hide in some ignoble
corner Now gentlemen. we have much to do; and you
younger men have much and more than l. You have to
thousands such i'll the other party You must ask them
whether they do purpose to support men, who SO tar
they and you can judge are opposed to the int
what they believe to be for the good OF the
country under tho talismanic power of party
You must converse thus among your neghbors. DO
your duty and do not consider the work accom-.
Plished till the wing triumph has been made secure by
strong and decisive mojority In December next.
Gentlemen, will detain you not moment by saying
anything Of the dis,ing uishei selected at Baltimore
the persons under whom you rally need not do that
has been before the country for thirty years. and has
several times before been thought OF for the hg OF
fore. But there is that unanimity. And not only
hope, but believe that this united effort will result in
his triumphant election Still less need spea' word
to you OF Me- Freelnghuyse he is known to you well
as TO me- native of your own State, cherished son
OF New Jersey, he is worthy Of all confidence,
and he enjoys il all. can only say for one that if
tn m
place he holds nominated for the Vice Presi
dency and to put any other man ut my pleasure in
hands and all my heart and keep him just where he H.
Gentlemen we are assembled wings, ground disn.
y bn
times. For myself claim nothing but member OF
the great wing party do claim participation in noble
and glo ious inheritance claim be Of that party and
Of them by regular descent from ashngton and the
wings Of the revolution And il there be any wings at
this day. who set themselves up than Waning
ton and his associates and copatfots they wings with
whom do not associate believe conScentiousy that
We were now to appeal every revolutionary man on the
times If you were to take every living man who
had a scar to show from the revolution, every one
who mP' from the the los. OF leg In revolutionary
every hundred OF them would ont SUCCESS to the
wing cause! Go the neighborhood Of any battle
field yeu please ] have tried it at Bunker Hill
at Concord end Lexington, and say that none Of the
men there whom God has preserved to from the scenes
the revolution does not now feel all his sympahies
favor OF the whigs You live, gentlemen in the neighbor
hood Of renowned in the history Of the great whg
party and its immortal leader theres any thing in 10
cal associations it the mind is moved by what the eye
sees, If 1t IL oucned by what recollection brings to
mory know no place more calculated to excite the feel
ngs to animate the patriotism, to console wings or
whatever disappointment they may be forced TO undego
than the scenes which surround Here at time the
whole wing force Of the country was concentrated
on that cold and bloody winter Of sevanty.hve
and seventy six Gentlemen, ! never read in my
NE cannot read now the history OF the transactions
Al duriO md init h0nt Inf
More than thirty Year, ago, In the early part oil my lille
and when was not known to persons New jersey
was led to 60 through all this scene, SO memorable fo
that campaign, to crafty, will not say curiosity but
an anxiety patriotic feeling. may call it, to trace
the operations OF the suffering patriots and heroic minds OF
our army followed the march Of Washington from the
furry eight miles obove down the river road and the Pen
rngton road to the battle in which the Hessians were
captured returned with him examined the battle fields
and traced his steps TO the White House. and along the
Quaker road to the Friends Meeting House at Princeton
examined alone the field where Mercer fell; the house.
10 which he carried the house in which he died
ALI this did when was very young did 1t under the
direction Of distinguished citizen Of New jersey ev e.
honored mong you while he lived eminent for services
in both Houses Of Congress; mean this late Richard
Stockton OF Princeton nnd Of that Richard Stock
Declaration Of Independence. And, gentleman. when
consider how near the whole cause of Revolution
airy Wings to being lost by the complete capture
OF the whole American army, with its immortal
leader at its head and consider the Providentia
cape from superior force feel in the first place devou
sentiment OF gratitude Providence for remarkab.
and overwhelming regard and ad
mraton for that skill and fidelity and judgment which
guided their leader and for the steady attachment tn.
loyal devotion to liberty of that gallant band. IL 80
glorious results followed Washington movements in
rs and 76, what battle place worthy TO be raj
ing ground for wings Of the present day than this
The day not so dark as then On that dark day tht
patriotic efforts OF the wings shed light upon this bright
lay Let the eers Of the wings of this cay spread over
sti greater and brighter light and superior luttre
shall not have the happiness ngain to such
'ssembage of New Jersey people. For one rejoice !
sincerely rejoice at the opportunity Of having met you
Lot rrla nj riafS
uty, and determine that, Tor and household,
win adhere the Wing faith Of ancestors that
personal purpose, to any parzan purpose, the feeling
hat we have q country, that we have public liberty
bought by the blood Of fathers transmitted to
hands for safe keeping Let us hand down to our chill
ren let teach them its value and tell them what to
10 Themselves let leave them parents blessing con
nected with parents solemn injunction, never to desert
The true interests OF their country.
Mr.. Webster here concluded AMID loud cheer
ing. As he turned from the stand Gov. Pcnnng-
ton presented him with most magnificent wreath
of flowers, the tribute Of the ladies of Trenton
This Mr.. Webster received very gracously, and
then, after handing rather bulky manu-.
script TO the reporter of the Courier Il En-
quirsr, he retired from the platform. AS he
down the steps, the crowd some
what obstructed his progress, and friend would
have repulsed them, but Mr.. Webster said with
pleasant smile" Don't, I beg-after all, it is
very easy to descend" Yes but you'll soon
be higher!'' exclaimed voice in the crowd
This was followed by a cheer-Mr. Webster then
CALAMITY presented the wreath to beautiful lady
on the platform, remarking that it was most meet
to adorn her head.
The Convention then broke up, and the vast
multitude departed for their homes.
Common Council.
Board OF ALpERMsN, Thursday, May An appoint.
ed Meeting OF the Board took place last evening, at
o'clock.
RicHARD G. scHErFIriy, Esq President in the Chair.
The minutes OF the last days proceedings read
and approved. The following Petitions received -
OF DR.. James o. Pond against REMEMBERING 9th Ave
nue..
OF John Ducket and others OF the 10th ward against the
practice Of smoking In The public streets sndays'
The petition was referred.
OF Samuel J. Camp, for return of money paid by him
" ithont any equivalent