The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-05

Tremendous Gathering OF tho WING Forces
at the broadway Tabernacle Last Even
ipr-The Opening OF the paign for the
Year Js44-Generai Reynolds with thu
"Ciay CIab'-Joe Hoxie with the Ladies',
and Horace Greeley with the Whole Rank
! and File of the FOurierltes,
One OF the largest assemblages of human being
ever convened in this city, collected in the Broad
way Tabernacle last evening, in consequence Of 4
summons TO the Wings of the city Of New York &c
attend the celebration of the opening of the Clay
campaign for the year 1914 Just as the moon in
all her majestic fullness had arisen, and was pour.
ing her broad eflulgenco over this great metropolis
the inspiring music of half dozen bands burs,
upon the from various quarters OF the city, be-
tokening the approach of the various "Clubs
which fell into line in Broadway, and marched,
with their banners, to the Tabernacle, under the
direction of JAMES n REYNOLDS, Esq, their Cen
eral- in-Chef They poured by hundreds into the
Tabernacle, and were speedily followed by the
whole strength of the Fourier section of the Wings,
headed by Horace Greeley in person. Afterwards
came Joe IoxIE, Esq. with most imposing array OF
most beautiful ladies, escorted by their husbands,
building was so thronged in every part with the
congregated masses, that it was almost impossible
for the reporters to reach their places in front OF
the platform.
There were about four thousand five hundred
persons present, al least thousand OF whom
were ladies', amongst whom were many OF the
loveliest women that ever the sun shone on in
Broadway. Or the right OF the platform was the
splendid banner of the 'sPioneer Club of the
Eighth Ward" with full length portrait of Harry
of the West On the left was the equally magnh-
cent banner OF the Fourteenth Ward Club, with
large painting of Ashland, the prIncely residence
of Mr. Clay. full choir was in attendance, and
amongst them were several very beautiful girls.
Hundreds of persons could not obtain admission,
and stood in crowds about the entrance and In the
street. Throughout the whole evening the great
est good order prevailed, and the entire aspect OF
the assemblage well bctokened the strength, unity,
enthusiasm and responsibility OF the wing party OF
this city.
The meeting was called to order by MoRRts
FRANKLIN, Esq who nominated as chairman
JOHN L.. LAURENCE, Esq.
That gentleman took the chair amid the most
enthusiastic applause, and the following gentlemen
were then appointed as additional Ofhcers:--
VICE PRESIDENTS.
c. J Woodruff, N. 5. Bradford,
Ellis Potter, Henry Is. Bolster,
VIM Hall, Richard +. Carman,
John {. Hamilton, Obadiah Newcombe,
Jared l.. Moore John +. Allen.
Morris Franklin, Sheppard Knapp,
VIM il. Sweet William S. Johnson,
Edward T. Prime
SECRETARIES.
John T. Lorton, Daniel H. Miller
j. f. Carkson Whitfield Case.
The choir then sang in good style, accompanied
by the organ, the following ode, written byJ G..
Percival in lSl0:-
THE GATHERING.
TUNE-" Hunters Chorus"
From hill and from valley
They eagerly sally,
Like pillows of OCEAN
The mass is in motion;
The lines extending
Ger mountain and plain;
Like torrents descending
They hurry amain.
The gathering the gathering
Wen be there! we'll be there
There there there
Each eye flashes brightly
Each bosom beats lightly
The banners are gancing
And merily dancing
While proudly the standard
OF Liberty floats
And the music is swelling
lnsplriting notes.
The Victory the Victory!
That Wen gain that we'll gain
Gain gain gain
Again we assemble
The traitor shall tremble.
For strong as the ocean,
people in motion
The lpEs OF NOVEMBER,
The day oil his doom,
He long shall remember
In silence and gloom.
The traitor the traitor
He shall fall he shall fall
Fall FALL! FALL!
Mr.. HENRY DAWES, Chairman of the Committee OF
Correspondence, here came forward and said 1T has
for this meeting some of the letters and
which have been received from Of the most dis
shall commence the pleasing task first by reading for you
letter which has been received by Committee from
that distinguished senator and friend Of cause N p
falmadgc
The reading of the communication which apologized
for MIR Talmadges inability TO be present and concurted
in the objects OF the meeting elected marked applause.
Apologize e tiers also read from the Hons Messrs
Spencer JaTningan, Tennessee; j. w. Huntington,
Connecticut Charles Hudson, Massachusetts, Alexander
Stevens Georgia John NJ Bolts, Of Virginia Hamil
ton Fish, Daniel Barnard New York Freeman Smith, OF
Connecticut, and Joseph Vance, of Ohio.
The announcement of Mr. BOTrs's name, and the read
ing OF his letter ELECTED the most enthusiastic applause
At the conclusion of the cheering voice from the gallery
called aloud for thres cheers for Mr. Bolts which
were very enthusiastically given.
Mr. VANcEs letter contained hard hits at the loco
ioco party which were received amid roars laughter
At the conclusion of the reading Of the
the choir sung the following song which composed
by lady Tor the occasion
AIR,-ald Lang Syne'
Leave vain regrets for errors past,
Nor cast the ship away
But nail your colors to the mast,
Aud strike for Harry Clay.
From him no treason need be feared
Your cause he'll ne'er betray;
What name to frcemen so endeareI
As that of Harry Clay.
No vain distractions fill his head,
To lead his heart astroy;
For every noble promise made,
Is kept by Harry Clay.
Then let not treason SLATED FORM
Thus fill you with dismay;
But gathering strength to breast the storm,
Stand fast by Harry Clay.
Rise bravely for one effort more;
Your motto thus display;
Protection for native shore,
Sustained by Harry Clay.
And DER gallant Chieitan's grave,
Pledge we our faith this dry;
In veal, or wo, no change to know,
Till triumphs Harry Clay
Till triumphs Harry Clay my boys,
Till riumphs Harry Clay.
In veal, or wo, no change to know,
Till riumphs Harry Clay
The song followed by a round OF applause from
all quarters of the immense building.
The CHNRuAv then introduced the orator Of the
ing, FRANcs B,cos Esq, who delv cred the following
Grafton.
TIE TIME THE PCRPosE, THE Man.
ITO every thing there is season, and time to every