The New York herald., 1844-09-23

AfWNNWvI VNXaSs,Ss SAas
revolutionary occurrences They carried back
TO the times OF the those
men who stood liberty against the greatest power
OF the known woilwho sustained liberty with fearless
heatswho fought for liberty with strong hands and Tho
successfully accomplished the American revolution
(Ckeers) The Ame, ican Revolution What true man 10
there, throughout the land who Is not filled with n6escri
babie emotions when his mind carried back the gre
event OF the md the circumstances connected with
it--the American revolution! ienewea applsnse) GEL
teneD there things hioh dmin.hed IN I'M
poriance and interest by the lapse OF time The comet
which passes hemisphere, Is seen wondered az
and forgotten The great Of the sky above
are noticed shine 60 out and also fade from r.
membrance Not however ith h. great dch vements
o fathers Not with the great achievements o all
those connected wrh contests for freedom and e'
bishment OF freedom Not So especially, with the deeds
those men no carried the American revolution
For the further rrcede in point OF time. om tn
day. the more expanded appears the disc Of their glory,
larger and larger their reputation and WHEN me
whole 0f the work which they nvbly begun SHAH De
accomplished freedom and good government shall
spread the whole earth thrp but not I'LL ihen"l
their fame have reached its full height (Appause)
And gentlemen III. deeper we drink OF tue waters oi
rit Of the American revolution better for us rne
more we fortify our minds the more we strengthen
our hearts and our determinations, BY recurrence
TO the sentiments which animated the men VINO per
formed that great work, by much the more shali
be better men, better citzens better ptirois better IA
every respect prolonged chesring) bid you ali vel
csme in The spirit Of the revolution the spirit Of tho
thirteen states which accomplished t-whch estaclished
the Union under which We live-which we rsspsct-
which love- under which we mean to die-which We
will defend with all power TO the last gasp thces
In that spirit again say you to every one OF you here
ia attendance here promote the great and good cause
in which we all are engaged Welcome welcome vel
come (Loui cheers) We s,aLd by tho principles
wch that pir upheld we gather around the s'ahaa'ds
which that spirit raised aud will do our best to Keep
unsued the national glory which that spirit established
tCbeers) Bus, n'lvmen, viii further say, that we
are mt now the people are here 70 day. ~ 'he spurs
revolution OF 775 resist to the utmost Of their sb
ty the atte mpted revolution Of lsn We come In the
spirit revolution protest against the TO
unc I'd
war and established through their wsdom TO guard our
institutions against Innovation against tamperng s5anst
rash in other words to preserve, Whoe ana
pure instr utions which established Tor US and
left 10 by the wings Of l775 (Appianse) The sur
rounding objects cry d, hsto succor nnf main
tain these nstnticns-and we obsi the cali (Cheers
Gentlemen, f there be any for this great
sembsge If there be anything serious IN me political
something Ia attempted that amounts to
equivalent important revolution IN onr sfiars
not in form OF government We all know ihst the
form government remain when tie spirit has eva
porated and the object is disregarded. But say any
thing of setious magnitude has called together Is
there before u.s. Ia menacipg FORM sni DANCE
rously change portendng disastrous revolution
in the national denyin that which constitutes TINS
nation the United States in the policy and prnct
pies OF the government established iron the hrst It's
for me- these opening remarks, Introductory 10 aH-
other and aber TO go 9t any length IN
those various suhjects that are before u.s. fs on
the addition territory, and secondly on the sen,i-
ments advanced and suppored however the u'h may n
disgusoi in subversion OF ttheundamenta policy OF Ieo
i We are the OF a general election, ana nave
candidates before presented by those who spouse
the the other side Of these propositions ANA Is
the counr say the people the exercise OF their
elective franchise say who best be elected Tor The
public good And now as to Texas n IS Wen a"own
to annex Texas 70 the United States. Thus Tar the pro-
jet has ied Il has been defeated in the Senate OF the
United States thsnks the intelligence and integrity
Of that body. Ii s made Of the topics ol the
day the propositions Of the great party opposed as
will not descant upon the dangers and hazards sld
evils OF annexation The, have been freely laid b fore
the public. and will suggest themselvosc every mind
The question is desire 10 keep the United a'aes ~
they are without dminuon and without ougmen'ation,
70 observe and the established BOUNDARIES OF the
country, how to accomplish III In tae present
state of things every easily answer TINS ques-
ton who address himself 10 it Two candidates are
| before u.s. One OF them il not only Texas CANDIDATE
bu was selected because he in favor Of the imme
diac annexation of Texas and would otherwise never
been thought OF foe the office, a. he VIII never nc
remembered except for Texas would be IDLE TO argue
hst an, man who supports Mr.. Folk seeks 10 annex
Texas 70 ieny il wonld be folly in the extreme. mnn
might rs well aay. il BY deadly weapon ne % stakes
| deadly blow that he dill not intend to infct a
deadly wound. There is no disgns'ng ~; ~ is
either Polk and Texas, or neither Polk nTr isxas =
On the other side Is Henry ,ny' ny s,h,nc, Ms ~,
Texas Now gentlemen, donh know any man In pnh-
lie or private life who took ground against the annexation
of Texas earlier than ysef Seven years ago N New
York seeing TINT this qrestion wond arise and beng
man never afraid OF INITIAL took occasion to express
decided opnion on the subject on general grounds,
| grounds as valid then, and hereafter as now
| think, therefore, that my opinion B en'hl'h 'o
II least much respect as that Of my body
Well then gentlemen. for say that under me pr
sent Of the case, give my vote heartily
because le Is % a,nst Texas with hi opinions
| mere incidental points, do not now mean 70 hoid
| any controversy He holds end hold. uoquesuonapy
IN n the aun. xaon Texas docs tend, and WI TEND
and mu tend the existence md pcIp-ua'on of Ah
ran slavery and the tyranny Of race over race on ms
continent and the,,f,re will rot 90 'or H. y me pro
prrss o civilization aud general movement oi events
.houil after ALL and Notwithstanding nnnexaiion BRING
Texas Of tree rhor Of any color care no'
i ;o thp 4 o
controversy whether she may then be passed regu
/ lary and consntionally to the United States or no'
Henry Clay has said that he IL against annex itior
unless II is called for by the cnmmon consent o. The
country and that he is against Texas being male new
province sgsins, he wishes oi any Minnie,
| annexation Here Is his pledge, md upon II take my
| stand He is Of honor and truth, and viii ~
| ieem h;s pledge. Yes gentlemen, we take him al
| his word and he dare not forfeit that word There
are questions in which tune IL every thing live eifc
Henry Clay remain rs we are for ionr years and y
important that have ime 10 rally outseiv.,, 70 *
anime areny important proposition, provide for y
and that fthe annexation do take place, be occom
pshed with some security for human liberty, ani without
dsnger OF with Mexico In The si'nenn " which
we are now placed those who would avoid immedia't
xaton have choice whatever 10 use 81 thi'
there will be personal preferences and local prev
dces Bnt great good Is 10 he done except ny me N
tire union OF the whg party and that not 10 b. brought
about thout accommodation anj the cesson q
| private opinion non.essrn'ias Thus only G "
the good 60 forward and the main object 81 of
! toll be- accomplished. Then when our o'Jsct I
The same maS truly say "Our IL just cod on
union Is peri, 81 rt, say howev or that there y . ~
which wish 20 present 10 the candof sndto NJ con
science Of every 10 this asemblnge and N ne COT
mnniy who thinks aud feels hot the nuexsgn o. ef
as account OF those 'oudenciss which such anfNe
ton would bring with IL 10 sn eyiiio dsptca'.h e
mav nevertheless hesitate doubt whether We ms dny
in November give his vote against Mr. Poih On
that account hold this 10 bs question lot every ndn
est mans calm and delibt rate consideraon ~ ms owi
| closet-a question for him 10 hold conv'Ise WV
| himself upon In private and before the Power
| whom he expects to Judge him az the last aoy