The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-26

vanced Skirm1sh, which take Connecticut
the election of State officers in April next may state
for your satisfaction that found in that State of steady
habits" an enthusiasm: fervor determination to sue
ceed which have been paraleed in any of this
Union. (Cheers-hurra. hurra hurra y Connecticut
is upon her legs-(cheers- hurra hurra hurra y
And of the haering considerations which pre-
scented themselves to during my temporary visit there
was that there was but one language name sounded
as that of the individual who to represent the great
whig party in the contest of lSa4-that there was
but one sentiment in reference to him, and
that was that however others may have deceived ushow-
ever we have been by most unfortunate and notifying
disappointment subjected to the embarrassment of having
been thrust from the administration Of the government
during the last three years-the Just sentiment per-
ysded the wings of Connecticut that their leader
who never betrayed his friends. cloud and long con.
sM naoN This sentiment ! found to be allper
yading slabsorbng and under his banner that they
about to enlist as you have already enlisted They
are ieagued with you in the causein sup
port OF the great principles of civil liberty and OF
the constitution Of the country identified with the wing
effort for ascendancy an the government Gentlemen,
should be happy to detain you whilst would suggest to
few considerations connected with those great duties
which country and to ourselves, devolvng
upon at this moment with peculiar forceduties which
as it occurs to me- it is peculiarly incumbent ON every
wing in the United States to perform regardless Of per
sonai sacrifice, and regardfnl Of his country alone
| (Cheers-hnrra hurra 1t is true that we rally
under the banner of distinguished public servant,
| and whose services have identified him for thirty
years with the glory Of the republic Great cheer.
Outraged coz aged by his eaample@strensthened by his
devotion to the great principles OF public libertywe
battle under him but our attachment to him IS only
means by which to secure the permanence-stabilty-
perpeuaton OF the Constitution and the true and just
Icy Of the government And praise enough for him
it is honor enough for hint is fitting testimonial Of
gratitude too for services for thirty years in the cause Of
his country, which have made his name iustrions
out by the public
throughout this Union the only individual who shall
should be called into convention to make regular nom
nation. (Great cheers-hnrra hurra hurra-a-a
no no no .-hurraD 1t is honor enough for herfor
tatsa In huar
And now in his name, and in the name OF Kentucky,
her very unworthy Representatives thank youmost kind
you have already made in support of this great OF
our country. thank you that you have arrayed your
selves for this contest know Mr. President, that this
duty will be noby discharged ] am well content that
the interests Of the wing party shall he entrusted to the
management Of the ten thousand young OF city Of
New York whose representatives before Cheers
will place with the utmost possible the honor
and interest Of the country they may be all connected
with the efforts we are now making safely in your hands
And at time gentlemen can be Of service to you
II can facilitate the efforts you are making in this cause
shall gladly embrace any and every occasion to furnish
possible satisfaction shall devote myself at any time to
the discharge OF any duty may assign 10 me in
are engagedthe sacred and glorious of
try which we all feel and know has been hazardedha
zarded with he policy Of the government for the last
fairs We bound together in support of the preen
sions of glorious public servant who, believe, will
reform the country from this condition (Cheers) We
have, guarantee OF this the fidelity of his whole life
to the country which he has servcd-tAe purity of his
prncples-the frmness of his opnions-he identity Of
these opinions with those of us all. loud cheers)
conure you that, from this time onward, you will pro-
coed in the discharge of the important duties that 1evove
to accomplish the great object we have in view
need not say that the eyes of the Wings Of this
York and to this empire city Of the State Of New York
You have in your hands the power of redeeming
th. nation from the which bad government have
inflicted upon it What stimulous to fidelity and patriotic
exeron can be added to that (Cheers) BY every
sideraon then of your love to your countryby your
love OF beryby your regard for the services character
and fame Of that lustrous which all claim be.
longing to us in commonI beseccb go into this great
surround Whatever other States may do let NewYork
do her duty. Whatever other cities may he prepared
do let this great commercial emporium Of this Union be
cratic Committee of Wing Young Men of the city of New
York will do theirs Cheers see in the countenances
OF the efforts you have made see in that known de-
voon on part to the great principles OF the Const
tuition and Of the party leave that cause with the ut
most possible confidence in your hands. Gentlemen,
have said much than intended to say when rose
to address you My object was merely TO express my
Judgement to friend thePresident for the kind
in which he has spoken of and of the lustrious
with whom have lately been associated do not pro-
pose dwell those topics ofpublic interest which
connected with every discussion that arises before the
people. Ample time and opportunity will be, trust, al
lowed me Of presenting myself before YOU ana pouring
interests which we all have SO much at heart. loud
cheersl For the present, while have expressed my
cuson to tender my very profound obgationsto you.
shall remember this reception with the utmost possible
escapedthe recollection of all who hear The i'm.
preston made upon me by such scenes never be
obterated They inform me that the services have
endeavored to render my country have not been Alto
gether in vain-that have lived to some purpose-to
serve my country and my friends All desire is that
may be permitted longer life to enlarge still the
sphere Of usefulness to which have been elevated by
| the Partially Of my fellow-ctzens at home loud
cheers3 ! thank you, then, gentlemsn-I thank lyou
M kInln md Ito nGv
for the present with the utmost possible confidence and
with consolation unuterable attending that confidence
the pretensons Of Henry Clay safe in your hands
(The Governor then sa. down amid great applause)
The Members Of the Committee then severally
introduced to the Governor. who was welngh shaken
pieces by their enthusiastic Solicitations After three
cheers for Gov Morehead and six for Henry Clay the
meeting dispersed We understand that is probable
that Gov Morehead will he called to address public
meeting OF the wing forces in this city before he leaves
| ATTEMPT OF BABE, THE PIRATE, TO AssAssINATE
HIS BARBER, AND COMMIT SuTcIDE.-On Saturday
| afternoon, Tucker, the colored barber Of Centre
street, near Franklin, proceeded to the city prison
to remove the beard Of Babe, the pirate, who j:
sentenced to be hing on the 7th OF next month
He placed his ather box in pocket, and razor
in another, and entered the cell of Babe, as usual
to perform the necessary duty. One of the keepers
closed the outer door to keep all safe and retired
|
corridor. No sooner had Tucker entered the cell
than Babe, who Is very athletic man, seized hin
by the throat, and, with hercuean effort, forced
hun against the wall, and demanded his razor, say
ing that his time had come, and he was determin
ed to cut his (Tuckers) throat, and then conclude
the tragic act by performing the same operation
upon himself Tucker refused to deliver up III,
instrument of death, when Babe renewed his ener
ges, and twisted the neckcloth of Tucker with one
hand, while he held the two arms of his antagonis
with the other. "Give me the razor" says Babe
"whle l end your existence and mine also -
Quick quick or I'll strangle you to death =
"Murder-murder," shouted Tucker, at the height
ofhis voice. "Silence-silence." cried Babe "Givt
me the razor, or I'll twist your neck off" " Hell
| low-hellow bawled Tucker ''Mr. Keeper
der-murder--help-he killed-come it
| INV rearue-oh oh - uurde ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -