The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-28
From The Philadelphia Mercury aud Journal
GREAT MEETING In UPPER DARBY, DEL
AWARE COUNTY, PA

Pursuant TO public notice, meeting Of citizens
of Upper Darby and the adjoining townships, was
held at the Western School House. in the aforemen-
toned township, on Saturday evening" the 23j inst
at o'clock. Tbfbuildng was crowded, and the e1-
| cellent Delaware County Band, led by Mr.. Ingram,
who had volunteered their services, played in most
finished style some spirit stirring national airs.
After order had been restored, the Hon. GEO.
SMITH was called TO the Chair, assisted by John
F.. Lewis, and VIM. y. Thomas as Vice Presidents,
oberon Lewis, Jr, and w. shillingford were APP
pointed Secretaries. The President Of The evening,
on taking the Chair, made brief but exceedingly
clear and forcible address upon the object and pur-
poses Of the meeting
On notion committee, consisting Of Messrs
Henry A. ShngforJ, Andrew Gilmore, Horatio
w. Lobb, Charles Kelly and Thos. J. Lewis, were
appointed to prepare resolutions to express the sense
OF the meeting
During the absence Of the committee, il having
been learned that Thomas Dunn English, Eco Of
Philadelphia, was present, he was called upon by
unanimous vote to address the meeting. This he
did, in speech Of over an hour IN length, reviewing
the political events Of the few previous years and
pointing out the advantageous policy, and patriotic
acts Oh ule ADMINISTRATOR IT'S remarks were lis
tened to with the breathless attention. occasion
ally interrupted by peals Of laughter at some witty
anecdoe, bursts Of applause at the most eloquent
allusions and when he sat down, the audience show
ed their appreciation Of his effort by warm and en-
thusastc cheering.
The committee now reported the following re.o-
buttons
Whereas, The present administration Of the gene
raj government which has been conducted on true
Jeersonisn principles, and with an eve single 10 the
integrity Of the Constitution, meets with our decided
appreciation And whereas, certain leading politi-
Of both political parties have studiousy endea
yored TO mislead public opinion by incorporating
or by keeping out Of public view those acts Of ,ur
excellent Chief Magistrate, JOHN TYLER, which
should endrar him Ia the American people and
which should secure for him their lasting gratitude
And whereas, the time has arrived when the political
chcanery which has brought things to their present
crisis should be exposed and the claims Of the
administration on the people for their confidence and
support should be fairly submitted therefore,
Resoired, That the various measures planned and
brought to maturity during the present sdmnistra-
ton Of the general government, furnish convincing
evidence Of the craftsmanship Of JOHN TYLER
and nothing less than the most corrupt partisan tao
ties could so FAR dvest men Of every principle of us
lice and virtue, as TO engage them IN scheme cscu-
lated TO rob him Of the high and enduring reputation
which these measures will inevitably secure for him
Resolved, That President Tyler by his vctoes of
two bills for the establishment Of Bank of the Uni
ted States has saved the country from what erper,.
ence has shown 10 be an evil OF an alarming magni-
tude, and under the peculiar circumstances by which
he was surrounded at the time, exhibited hrmpess
and devotion 10 his country worthy Of all praise.
Resoirtd That John Tyler IN his negotiations with