The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-29

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serious considerations Of this country Now gentlemen,
when we reeoect that in this great of cty-in
Wall streetthe numbers and intelligence Of this audi
ence, we must be convinced that the Native American
Party deserves the supper. Of the people, heer) This
movement has not been brought about by people high
rank; it originated with the mass; with these who possess
the intelligence OF American citizens They see that they
have too ierg Waitedfrom year 10 yearto IL there
would be an end TO their grievances they have waited
till forbearance is fault they have now arisen in the
majesty Of their might TO call upon the wealth rank
Of this city 10 assist them in the work tCheers) Can it
be possible that such work this can lag NO every
American at heart will come and help As
the natona airs o. our country are concerned is il no
vexatious TO be controlled by foregncrs then
you will come forth and help We ask you only
10 scan our principles, bu. to look at pro-
We pray you to look at them with the same scrutiny
horse;jocksy examines hor-e he would purchase,
credit the city of New York Who will do the most to
promote the honor glory and credit OF this great city
We can say that for many waited in hope before
we began to act We have now begun. We are all Ma
tive Americans we are tie OF noble sires. loud
chees) 1t will not do to tell American to wait any
longer (Cheers) say we are supported all sides.
Factions are rorruptng 1t is for stop and
look at the conduct OF particular individuals Our coun-
try hope the Pole Of our affections We must
rise, then, like men and 80 for our country Cheers)
Gentlemen our party is possessed OF moral well
physical courage You are composed Of those who do not
now you present phalanx that might well sta;tle any
man. We are determined to present a bold front, and
OF laCtlOn eXpeId violence
upon will stand as as the rock Of the
ocean Grea cheering Let the foreigners know that
institutions and country will be safe and
keeping That spark the old revolutionary fire. that
long has slet is again kndled, and will 70 out till
it has consumed every faction till countrymen free
from foreign influence and domination. (Applause)
suppose most of of the attack that has been
made by the Plebean," candidate for Mayor,
Harper, Esq This attack, said Mr. c. was uncaled
for aud proceeds from base and malicious feeling Gen
emen that article is all !ie MIR arpers father was net
what is stated British Tory" and Mr. Harper himself
at Harlem. But this is the last spasmodc thoe of the
animal who 50 writes. In d few days he will throw him.
will he taken Of when he will have take his hand
out OF the pocket Of the Corporation and live his
exertons: Mr. g after defending himself from the at
tacks Of the flebean at some length apoogzed and
cluded by announcing the Of j. Harper for Mayor
amidst cheers and applause.
There were here loud cries for Job Haske young
lad named Field stepped with table and
commenced speech about the pilgrim fathers and Ply
Jon HASKELL who tossed oft his hat and mounted the
stand as briskly as his youthful predecessor "Put
your hat JOB" shouted several voices mo, never
mind said job 81 glory to my grey hairs in such
cause" Job then cleared his pipes, took draught OF
the pure Croton, and thus proceeded
Mr. Chairman and fellow ci.izensThis is ordinary
place and it's ordinary matter that brings together
This Is an American assemblage yet it meets in ord
nary place because this is the great mart of the
of the western world. The agricuurist-the manufac
turerthe mechanic all bring their products here ship
them to distant regions, and here in return brought
do congegae" those who called the merchant princes
and they are worthy OF that proud title He said in the
first Congress merchant john Hancock, took the fore
dependence which shall stand latest times the me-
moral Of great peoples sovereignty (Cheersl Mr.
princes, and he supplied the government t' with
money in the late war And here, in this city,
we have many merchants who would be ready
to do the same if necessity required Cheers We come
here to ask the merchants to forward not with
the sinews Of but with their and voices favor
candidate without blemish. The thpr hava
brought forward honorable men. We not gong to
run them down. except in the way Of running James Har
per in ahead Of them. CHEERS and laughter) And the
TACT 49, they must expect to be put somewhat as once
was they persist in running against the American Re-
publican ticket. was about five years old, when one
day went into the barn and old horse stand.
ing quietly there, pulling away at haysack Well,
thought imay as well have bit of ride, and got
up to the old stsger and says q" amt afraid of you
but was soon knocked senseess and when recovered
found the old horses heels close by Laughter)
Now, depend it, these parties will get than the
old horses kick from the American Republican Party
lloyd cheerl Annt -G,o .uir anlk 80. Uas sls
breath is mildew. Q.aughter) l wouldn't touch him,
except with pair lof tongs. (Much aughter) These
animals and reptiles, whose touch is poison, such
the electric cell but believe this crur has poison in
every pore Of his body and that's Levi d. Samm OF the
Piebtian. (Groans and hisses) But never mind, he'll
get the benefit of the old horses heels (Great
Laughter and cheers Mr. Hasse then bcy
were received with great cheering, and ended with a
very emphatic asseveraton that the American Repubi-
party would succeed, in spite of the priests the
devil, and the Pope"
Mr. DRiNKEn next rose and said
Fellow Countrymen-We are met here this afternoon
for the purpose Of discussing the matter Of reform in this
city, and it by the choice OF good men and true
The principles of the Native Americans well known
We do not stand up to denounce foreigners as such
(Cheers) But denounce the men who took them by
the hand for corrupt purpose beginning with the wings
down democrats and all who have been engaged to put
foreigners in Office unfit to represent the people OF
New York. (Cheers) beg to call your attention TO
what has taken place in this city few days back His o
the Mayor called meeting at Tammany Hall to ask
the people of this city they wished for reform What
That who has had Of power in this city for
several years ask such question that Alter being
all the time the orginators of abuse they now come out
convene meeting at Tammany to see IL the people really
reform They tell You themselves that the Common
Council of the city has failed carry out reform and been
corrupt-that although you have tried them from year
20 wear II you try them once they will be reioImers
Cheers) And recolect gentlemen, that every one OF
the they put nomination for city officers belong
to that party Every in the community is interested
in this Guestionheers) We do not stand here merely
political party. Look at our candidates They are
as pure ever offered to your SURFACES ask
YOU all to come out with and have the affairs OF our
city administered they should be. osk you, can you
expect anything from either whig democral What is
the fact' They tell them they think they can wn on
they support them There are many Offices IN the gin
Of the corporation at present which should be cut
their purposes They will be driven into the ditch,
and fthe Native Americans do nothing else they will be
entitled to the thanks of the people We have done more
w have raised that honest and feeling against the
old corrupt factions that will yet deprive them Of
scineHa power All interested in this cause tell
you fellow citizens thaunless we can produce change
our best citizens will be driven from the city by the
nous taxes We must break up the old rotten parties
throw of their tranmels.
The gentleman then thanked the meeting for their at
tenton and loudly cheered. The resolutions were
then put and adopted after which the Chairman said there
nothing else to be done, and, leaving the chair
was long and loudly appauded This great meeting then
separated with good order and regularity which
marked the whole proceedings.