The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-09

having misrepresented your feelings. (Appause) 4 is
the only way by which we can keep pure democracy and
republicansm in this country (Cheers) viii reite-
crais; and trust there is NOT man within the
sound of my voice, who is not heartily attached 70
sooner see Rs rS sm psse than give vote to Henry
Clay or to any man OF like sentiments Great checring)
Being free trade men, and democrats and above all know
ing right have the consolation of knowing that
We must triumph. Cheers) We know that we have
butte adhere to our principles (Cheers) And when
this party machinery shall be broken the people will reilly
round the flag and standard Of principles which shall
erect; then our cause will triumph. 49, ctthf r
/ The speaker then moved the following resolu-
| nons:-
Resolved That as the Presidency of the United States
is the highest Office in the gift ofthe people, and invested
with great and dangerous powers the President be-
ing Commanderin-Chef Of the Army and Navy and hay.
nght his disposal patronage almost overwhelming In ITS
influence it becomes the imperative duty of the peopleto
scrunize the claims and qualifications Of candidates for
that high station it'll the most Jealous care and vigilance
Resolved That the principles advocated by the onJ
c. Calhoun an his late able and mastery address to the
people, such must be responded 10 by every one
who is attached to our republican institutions Any de.
from those principles by any men or any set OF
men, involves surrender Of their right to be called de-
mocrats act in the namO, behalf OF the demo-
cratic party Therefore the proposed convention to be
held in Baltimore Of the personal partizans Of single
candidate will be antidem0cratic and we cannot fecog
nize It's proceedings as binding on the party.
to Nsiona era
to popular expression of the voice Of the democratic
which under present %sas Of c p "s
that harmony which is indispensable to the election OF the
democratic candidate, earnestly entreat me delegates
to the Baltimore Convention to orbear making nominal
tion and urge upon people Of the several Congress
sonal districts to elect delegat" to 49,. OF July
sention.
Resolved, That the object of National Convention
should be to consult together that by comparison of
Ofp
cpes Of tho democratic party and such selection can
best be made after dpe elaboration and consultation
consider themselves committed the support Of any
didaes heretofore spoken Of and our delegate should
support and whose nomination will most promote the
| principles Of the party.
high protective tariff and the distribution of the proceeds
Of the sale ofthe public lands The lasting gratitude OF
Bank Bill passed during his administration and the PEG.
pie will award to john Tyler their grateful acknowledg
ments for his rmness and patriotism in vetong In mme
date succession, two bills Of like character.
| These resolutions were received with immense
applause.
JOHN 4. MORRILL, Esq then in obedience to the call OF
the meeting rose support the resolutions He was re-
ceved with loud applause, and said-Mr Chairman; !
certainly cannot refuse to respond to CALL and offer
remarks in support of the principles embodied
entirely identified with the creed Of the democratic party
Applause) admire those resolutions because they are
couched in the right spirt-somethng in the upright.
manly, frank and honest spirit Of John C. Calhoun
Checr) The resolutions advocate democratic doctrines
under the simplest construction OF the constitution And
where hrd q literal c0nstructionist than
John Calhoun of that Constitution which was carried
through BY the intellect and patriotism of Adams and
Chesrs) And, sir the work Of guarding the Constitu.
ton and advocating its literal construction not new
when Johnson and Cass and other great men were fight
ing the battles OF or coprry He, sir was at his post
try not by the sword on the battieed but in the coun
ellis OF the nation His patriotism his craftsmanship his
sagacy all his talents and energies were engaged in the
fare ofthe country And that honorable and useful post
had now been deserted hy Mr. Calhoun Now then
been convened? As my worthy friend who preceded me
properly and truly remarked come here from regard
lamented Governor Tompkns, 1--WE 60 for principle, not
men," We not here to declare our preference for
renee to Certain great Cardinal principles Of the democra
tic faith Nft to commence or promote any party or po
ica aggssy 9. g our firm r. nina o
MON at the very foundation Of the liberty enjoy,
Cheers) We here to vndcate that great maxim of
Calhoun strenuous and consistent advocate and expo
nent .he srestet good Of the greatest nnmner ~
q the present aspect Of Affairs must that
the genuine friends Of democratic principle, and The s in,
d s snS s s9s sn
bing influences which threaten the peace and prosperity
Of the country We see at present the abolition question
in another agtating the people. We see all the evils
which de;poic organization di psrtX ~ acque neces
such crisis what do We find M GsaGa
he boldly iowcr denounces that despotic party
organization and proposes tho only raTcdy-the free
spontaneous uncontrolled expression Of popular mind
and WILL by the election Of delegates the district sys
tem-(oud chsers) And is to act upon this advice
that assemble here tonigh and heart and SOUL for
one am ready to act in the full spirit of that advice.
for tho only for the general
welfare of the country; and party organizaton-no in
huence on earth can induce me to shrink from the duty
arnv ouUtr = mil LAY
before tho ccrry as candidate for the highest
honors in It's gift wass humble but Jealous soldier in
possessed Of little influence yet yielded to none in the
strength Of my attachment and the ygor ofmy efforts in
his cause. But when General Jackson, in my humble
opinion acted wrong although then in the plenitude of
his power did not hesitate to express my dappobation
went 70, Van Buren, when he was in difficulty because
party And contend for the district system because
regard consistent with the doctrines have express
vors never held an oice-f do not think it in good taste
to speak much about mysclf-but you will pardon meif
say one word that subject ask Office go for the
Sixth Congressional District to elect its delegates on the
only true pr,nce ts Ire o. the
ion reasgnisea BY our constitution IS the only
mode defensibe those principles Of Justice and liberty
which that constitution wssframed. 90 not, on THIS
desire to enter any discussion OF the princi
pies policy free trade But allow me 10 say that the
meeting affords tocraby good evidences that free
trade notions not unpopular amongst the intelligent
and inc ptia portions Of the democratic party have
not been altogether address popular as
sembages OF the democracy OF New Asrk Gnd can say
with the greatest truth, that have seldom on any occa
sion witnessed respectable assembage than that
address. We have here assembled this evening an
OF talent WORTH and responsibility the real bone
and of the democratic party ofthis dsriotsuch as
often met with Let 60 in the spirit manifest
this evening" and with such elements OF success we can
fail of accomplishing ends (Cheers) Let us remem
that has been sterling honesty manly candor and un
wavcring fidelity TO right principle united with great sim
ciy aud sincerity, which have sustained John c. Cal
houn. May we emulate those virtues! (Cheers) With
that lustrous statesman you have any thing
like chicansry political management or intrigue or
mannuvre. lie has been open and aboveboard When
asked for his opinion any subject he has gwen
frankly and explicitly without evasion or patry quib
bling He has refused to define his position When
asked question, he has at given straightforward
answer with southern frankness and southern holiness
That's the for loud cheers) Other men there
arc too in the democratic ranks whose talents patriot
ism and craftsmanship command our highest regard