The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-07-04
ADotner Great Mass Meeting or the De mo-
cracy In Front OF Tnmmany Hall.


Another Great Mass Meeting OF the Demo-
crncy In Front or Tnmmany Hall.
Last evening" pursuant to call, this party assem-
BLEED to plant in front Of Tammany Hall another
Young Hickory Pole. The Committee appointed
for that purpose had procured from Staten Island
stately tree embematlc Of the stern principles Of
their party Al about half past O'Clock, the Young
Hickory was brought 10 the spot in front of Tam
many Hall, where it was TO be planted, accomral
MED by long procession with music. and banners
flying After appropriate ceremonies the tree was
raised to the spot where il now stands, amid the
shouts Of the multitude and the thunder Of artillery.
| Immediately after the tree was planted, line
was extendedtrom It's top TO the upperpart of Tam
many Hall, on which was suspended one Of the
largest and most splendid banners which we ever
beheld. On this banner were inscribed in large
and flowing capitals the names of " James X. Polk
and George M. Dallas--and Democratic Reading
Room"
Immediately after the ceremony OF erecting the
| tree, one of the most enthusiastic and numerous
meetings OF the democracy which has ever assem-
bled in this city, was spontaneously convened in
front OF Tammany Hall. The meeting was organ
lied by the appointment OF a President and Vice
Presidents Lorenzo b. Shepherd, Esq then first
addressed the assembled muliiudes He discussed
in eloquent terms the questions OF the Bank, Texas,
Tariff, and the distribution 0! the public lands. His
| speech was received with great enthusiasm by the
meeting.
CnaRLEs NEWMAN followed Mr.. S epherd in an sppro.
pirate address upon the same questions.
The Hon. JOINS McKEoN being called Tor, GENE forward,
and made speech, in which he took allude
the approaching anniversary OF National IndepeI-
dence and discussed the great leading measures Of beth
political parties OF the day
MIR srnAHAs also made very able address to the
, meeting.
The Hon. L r. " WRIGHT of the New Jersey Senate
then called for smid the most enthusiastic cheering
Col Wright is distinguished member Of the New Jersey
tSr anak uf Fun
Democratic principles and the cause Of equal righu
was one Of the most jealous advocates Tor revision oft
". State Constitution and mainly instrumental in
sosiins ont the last vesge OF property qualification in
| the election law.
that he hp 10 the meeting in the character
auditor, and ihou the emotest den Of participating
iasm that manifest throughout that vast asembage,
he felt npelled respond to the call of the onheaed
democracy Of the Empire city. Loud cheering) The
occasion was one Of peculiar interest This immenss
concouTse OF freeman had spontaneously mbled par
and thrifty YouDg nickory.oi Tenn'.see II was
faithful representative OF our Captain General
and his en- and hm
ard mud nobly Withstand 1.-THE battle and the breezeD
Ges, sppanse) He could not repress bis admiration at
behoding the imposing spectacle before him. Coming
unhddsn in the mpjssy Of their strength this monster
gathering proud precursor Of approaching triumph.
Not the b,iei triumph Of The hour but victory that
would place the standard upon the rock Of
ages" sgainst which the storms Of federalism will beat
vain. The Democratic phalaDx rushing cnaord,
with accommodating impetus at it advances will sweep
the country w.n irresistible force and power The
consa. Of the honest and conscientious from
the aresdy srsrfe ranks Of opponents, in tho Ian
gusge OF conduct" sprssd dsmay among the cohorts OF
federalism, and make tic heart oi every democrat beat
high with joy al the prospect Of glorious triumph
This is Rot hrg occasion TO .nisr MO elaborate
nation the confines is very csnt,e il may be
aptly characterized jubilee oi fr.amen (Gea APP
plause) feel that the ate n would be regarded III
umed Ceres OF no. no 20 on 80 on Fc..c cniztns
History portraSs IN li.srs OF Lvng si the downfall OF
every Tree government me msm, ths,,he p, bscsus
IN N lTt.tA
that eternal vgi'aDc. wlicn lie u Of ih"ty, this
prosperous nation, will! IL hoast ,ra.etn. s Proud
monuments Of greapess VII sink terca.h u e~evss Of
anarchy end misrnle at tic gIas.s Of cur patriotic
be dcsecraed BY lie ,read 81 European rants Great
cheeiing) TLut by cyafesusd monste., t.p fs,k, is
again the field. Fastened upon he u - de Of tho
chosen Captain OF Fesera..sm, must, il w.i 1,ar him
down, and the ides Of November will HIM and his
supporters bite the dus, defeat tCheer) II oernot
b. Otherwise Though the party hacks snd depiaved psss
Harry" himself, cres OF that's trueD tits la,tered
upon them and they will fol- to the ground like suhad
s .u,or nsa.r NE on s,p o. the Gsn loud and
upon the Bank question in most eloquent ind effective
manner, requ,iy interrupted with hursts Of applause
lie then took up The tara question which he hana
mastery manner reiupg hesslsn deis Of the wings in
charging the democracy as being oros,d TO jndicous
ask II. that those who presume 70 Willy the democracy
upon Ibis question hereafter VIII have honesty enough
exhibit the r.futaon Of Col Pc k. We DO not i.ur the
effects Of the poison, the whg ply scisns will only
administer the sntidote Great snd proong I'd checrng)
(cheers) We wish add bright particular starr to
our brilliant constellation shouting and cries OF
will have it1 twas ours by cessionit Is by posi-
ton, and will have her. Oregon is ufwhtn
we ask its occupancy, federalism exclaims" dontpray
don't Queen Victoria claims III may have war" And
war must comeif the nsolcnt demands Of the British
government cannot be resisted in any other then
say par to The knife, rather than national dishonor
great chesriDg) But must close The right spirit is
up-here in New Jersey, uhrse cheeis for New Jer
sey) the beacon fires Of freedom are lished-bere
there the lion of democracy aroused and under the
banner Of equal rights no bank- no assumption
revenue tariff disposed to protect every department
Of American indus ythe occupation Of Oregon and the
annexation Of Texas the freemen Of the republic must
be (prolonged cheeIDg) On then TO battle
and to success. In the language OF the poet
| Uniurl our banner to the breage
To droop or ialter never more,
| From Names far boundaries 10 the seas
That roll upon the Texon shore,
Our rising hosts grid in might,
The crushing arms that freemen WELD;
| And with unbroken front unite,
| And form along the battle field.
| In serried phslsnx dense and Deep
| Resolved and firm, and ubdsmayed,
| A ocean waves rcsisiless sweep,
They march with truths bright shield ard blade.
And still they come the gathering hrong,
| While rings afar the thunder cry,
| From host 20 distant host along,
| For POLK, for DALLAS-VlCTORY.
| The Honorable gentleman concluded amidst the most
After one or two speeches which il is impossible
10 give, they oil delivered in the open with
no convcnenccs for reporting the meeting adjourned.
New. LINE OF LIVERPOOL PACKFTs;