The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-07

VOL L., N0s NU-WncAe no. SoV~s
Che Great WING Mass Meeting in tho Park
Yesterday afternoon, to connrun the Balti-
moro Nominations-<sreat Fight between
the Unionists" and Subterransa"s"-
Muster OF the Fourier section" OF the
Whigs-NearIy another smash-down-And
dispersion OF the crowd BY thunder
Storm.
YESTERDAY afternoon crowd Of about four thou
ssnd persons, consisting principally Of the "Fourer
sec,ion'' of the wings, headed by Horace Greeley,
with number of the Subterraneans," many
loafers, and a miscellaneous assemblage of the
"bone and sinew'' ofihe democracy, assembled in
the Park. in consequence OF the call fox mass
meeting of the wings OF this city TO hear the report
Of the New York delegation to the Baltimore
Convention The gathering presented in a
very eminent degree that highly picturesque ap-
pearance which distinguishes out door assem-.
bl,ges in this city. Here you saw knot
of Woodworking mechanics who had just left
the work-shop--there a group of soap-locks
smoking penny cigars-here we'll dressed shop
keeper closely wedged in amongst band of greasy
butcher boys-there battalion of " Unionists,'
and near them body Of Subterreneans." both
alike ready for row. Any one who would have
regarded the meeting as an exhihtlon OF the
strength. decency, and responsibility of the great
wing party of the city Of New York, would have
been most egregiously mistaken. There was no
enthusiasm, no evidences of deep, exciting, per-
vading spirit of unanimity in some great popular
movement.
An immense platform had been erected in front
of the City fall, extending nearly the entire width
Of that building, and capable Of accommodating
three or four hundred persons. AT one corner Of
this staging, remarkable fine sheep from Duchess
County, with a fleece ii or l5 inches deep, was
placed representative of the agricultural inter-
est and young and very lively coou was perched on
an adjoining tree, the type and symbol of the great
wing party, and afforded an infinite deal of amuse
ment TO a crowd of boys who cambered on the
platform and the branches Of the trees. Behind
the staging was suspended magnificent nag, bear
ing the names-
"CLAY < FRELINGHUYsEN.n
The whole scene was striking enough-the foun-
tain sparkling through the trees-the busting
crowds in Broadway and all the streets around the
Park-the gay banners waving above the platform
the assembled throng in front of the City Hall
the ceaseless din and tumult Of the clty-the
shouts and laughter breaking occasionally from the
crowds-the music from the band at the Museum
all made up lively, characteristic and animated
scene.
Shortly after five O'clock the full strains of the
CITY Brass Band fell upon the ears Of the crowd,
announcing the approach Of the delegation who
had assembled at National Hall, and were now be-
ing escorted to the Park by the wing committees.
Soon afterwards, the procession, with banners,
only of which deserved notice, that being a
plain one of white silk, surmouned by a wreath of
flowers, and bearing the words
THE LADIES OF BALTIMORE
THE WINGS OF Of NEW YORK,
entered the Park and were greeted by few sickly
cheers They then assembled the platform, many
of the crowd also rushing up at the same time. In
few minutes the staging was crowded to excess,
and the proceedings were about to commence,
when terrible crash was heard, and great por
ton of the staging about the centre gave way, not
coming. however, 10 the ground, but throwi ng
many Of those upon it into considerable confusion.
A rather tumultuous scene followed, but finally
several carpenters arrived on the spot, and COM
menced repairing the damage, whilst Mr.. Nat.
Blunt called out that there was no danger AT
length It was announced that the platform had been
sufficiently secured and that no danger was to be
apprehended. We may as well remark here that
in general the arrangements for these mass meet
ings are exceedingly bad. The platforms are put
up in the mos careless manner, and no order Is
observed in admitting persons to occupy them
On this occasion the staging was quite inse-
cure, and the individuals stationed at the op-
proaches to it, altogether unified, in conse-
quence of their stupidity aud insoence tor the dis
charge Of the duty assigned them. Several Of the
reporters had the greatest difficulty in getting
refusing to admit them, until obliged to do so. We
are sorry that we could not obtain the names Of
these insoent blockheads
Order being at length restored, MIR. Nat. Bun,
called the meeting to Order and it was then orga.
missed by The appointment Of the following officers
PKIsrpEyr-GEN. ANTHONY LAMB.
VIcE PREspENrs
Stephen Whitney, Joseph Blunt,
William Adee, Henry Rugges,
William Il. Aspinwal, Joseph w. Haven
Abraham Pardon, Thos. C, Chardanyrc,
Robert lily slop, William Adams
John Haggerty, John Stearns
John II Williams, James r. Aliaire,
Abraham Lawrence, James w. Gerard,
Alex L. Mcdonald, Philetus Holt
John Drake, Peter D. Titus.
Silas Tobias, John P. Conkn,
Pelatiah PERT. Abraham Quackenbush,
Hezekish williams, Ephraim D Brown,
Philip W. Engs, Joseph Chamberlain,
Philip Homo, Gardiner 9. Rowland,
WIN saml johnson, Edward West,
John Duer, Ernest Heyser.
William v. Brady, Thomas NJ. Adrisnce,
Thomas G. Doremus Horace Southmayd,
Edgar T. Ryder William Ednonds,
John Sneckner
MoRRn FRANKLIN, Esq then stepped forward and was
received with three cheers He said Fellow citizens
Having had the honor Of being ofthe of the
great National Nominating Committee rec nty held in
Baltimore owing to the absence ofthe member from the
First Congressional District beg leave behalf the
members Of that Convention to present their report
mir franklin then read the report which was received
with little enthusiasm-the crowd in the Immediate
neighborhood Of the platform being more occupied with
come on the ground In company with some OF the Sub
terranean" hand
Mr. NAT Blunt then said that to him had been entrust
ed the duty of reading declaration of Wing principles
This was identical with that emitted at Baltimore
When Mr. Blunt concluded, the heavens had assumed
threatening aspect gigantic of heavy black
clouds sweeping overhead like spirits Of evil hss ening 10
Of conflict whilst the clouds Of dust
and sand the rapid approach oa violent
In moment all confusion in the crowd-the masses
fleeing hither and thhsr like the rereating hosts dis
comftted army. Many called out, ats only blow ~"
DIv n "A RIM
off fast as their legs could carry them.
Mr. FRAv1Ls again stepped forward ana read letters
of apology from Daniel Webster Hon John Davis, and
Hon Is Watkins Leigh of Va, which latter followed
by three cheera for Xirginia ~