The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-22
PKESIDENT-JOHN LEVEKIDGE.
VICE PREsIpENrs

Eth John c. Bayles, 10th NV. savage,
9Th Dr.. Coville, 18th g. BLACKWELL,
9th VIM Cox,
:" Adam w. Spies
James French, VIM. b. Folger,
VIM. II. Humbert, Robert Curtis,
A. >. Livingston George Newcombe,
Joel Kelly, Edward Cone.
The call of the meeting was then read and ac-
copied.
The CHAIRMAN then called for the report of the
Committee. lie had no doubt the candidate was
one who would receive their undivided support at
the ensuing election. (Cheers.)
Here, however, several additional arrivals from
the upper wards came into the Hall with their BAN
ners and music, and were received with tremen-
dous'cheering, which delayed for some minutes the
reading of the report. On comparative silence be-
ing restored,
He was interrupted, however, very shortly after
commencing, by the arrival of more of the " ma
tves'' with music. The Hall being now densely
filled, and hundreds being unable to obtain admis-
slon the cries Of" adjourn to the Park"-"to the
Park"-"to the Park" became loud and general.
The CHAIRMAN.-lf you have the goodness to
hear the report read, we shall then consider the
propriety of adjourning 10 the Park. (Cheers)
MIR OAKLEY then proceeded, but in a few min
utes he was again interrupted by shouts of |" to
the Park''-"t to the Park"
The CHAIRMAN in vain tried to be heard.
MIR. SAMMoNs mounted the table, and shouted
out-Gentlemen, wait till you hear the Report and
then we will organize another meeting in front OF
the Hall. If you go to the Park you cannot hear
the speakers.-( Cheers.)
Mr.. OAKLEY again proceeded-The Report was
full of denuncaton of the corruptions of both the
old parties-promises of all sorts OF reform-and
dent appeals the patriotism OF the natives, for
the purpose of calling forth all their energies, and
electing James Harper tor Mayor, at the ensuing
election
The Report was received with tremendous ap-
plause, and was carried by reclamation; and then
from the little gallery containing the orchestra,
"Nne cheers" which were given with deatenlng
effect.
Mr. J. w. GREEN then rose to address the meet
ing He apooglzed for his inability to speak to
such an intelligent assemblage with sufficient pow
But he would do the best he could He reoiced, as
every patriot must in the creation ola party to redeem
the country from corruptions 1t attempted for the first
time to devise to check the destructive
gress Of party spirit That party had the necessity
of meeting on a common platform, for the purpose.
They saw Il was necessary to from the parties
the day. and defend the institutions OF the country
They had spread their the breeze and it was
now filed with the favor of the American people The
ship OF state was moving on riumphanty He ielt his
sition He was occupying prouder position than ever
occupied by any monarch Of the old w0rd(cheers) For
he was addressing free people-(cheers) More than
that he OF that peopleone who wore the crown
and set the throne OF popular right(cheers) That
of the grande in the history of poll
tics in this country would astonish the whole world
would show to Europe that we could at once give up
party feeling at the call ofhe countrycheers) would
show that patriotism here something than
They had out like the Spartan band free and but
corporals guard but then they had swelled into goOdy
regiment and they numbered myrad in their ranks
IA roice in the cropd-"We can't hear you spouting,
move we 90 to the Parkn( Cheers"o rder-hisses-
confusion Order however restored, and tn e
speaker went on The people were resolved they would
be longer treated like herds OF cattle In the language
Of the old patriot, they had called out "ToL popuHYor
De and indeed the patriotism of the people that
had uttered its voice Their principles such aswoud
find response in the bosom Of all American citizens
They must triumph, and was near at hsnd In few days
it would go abroad that they had effected most sgnal
victory What did they think Of their vote Of 5000 last
alll This time they would cast rs 900 Like the tabled
Minerva who sprang armed from the brain Of Jove they
had started at bound with the full vgor Of manhood
(Cheers) II they could succeed in efecting per.
feet reform-f they could redeem the city-it
would not rest there. Their principles would
parade the whole country-they would soon be
able ave are free and redeemed-his country is dsen
hralled from all foreign influences" (Cheers) They
would then the institutions of the land their proper
able TO walk the unbroken bulwarks Of their country
greatness These the only true American principles.
burned up before them by young America" and she 4
ready to start PhGnxlike from their ashes Let them
60 on. and with James Harper they must conquer
(Cheers) With such harper they would be ableto cheer
the hearts Of all patriots, and annoy their enemies
When Mr. Green resumed his seat, and it was an
nounced that meeting had been organized in the Park,
and that Mr.. Summons addressing it, considerable
number Of the most noisy Of the crowd accordingly left
bones, and long array Of banners and torches
Order being restored in the Hail.
Mr. FIELD, quite young lad, then rose and said,
FELLOW CITIZENS, not here to enter into dis
cusson as TO what are radical what are wing princ
ples-to pass eulogium our own party or to
denim opponents, but here 10 advocate those
principles oil national feeling which every American
should cherish in his heart And although they have
been for time sfed by the chicaRery OF psrty they
kindled by spark of the old fire Of Lexington aud
Bunl,ers HILL and with the like brightness they will
burn and illuminate our city. We are now arrayed nm.
der the banner whose shining stars and stripes have
cd through more than one dark ordeal When we look
back at the days Of revolution when grespcd
ny by the throat and wrasted tho rights Of the people of
w ho one
of patriotic blood in his veins but kndss mt the thought
In casting chances at that period let not forget the
day star which was sent by allwse Provdencethat
has long since returned with the tidngs Of his mission
he is in the possession Of triumphant immortality
Were you to visit the sacred place where his ashes
perhaps you would behold some aged patriot paying
hs respects TO the ilusrous dead. Would you not do
the same II is the principles OF George Washington
advocate Within the last few weeks the blast Of party
been blown in this city and think this meeting shows
that do not lack the material for demonstration
our part engaged in the noblest Of exertons
for tho recovery OF our political rights Some exclam Of
the annexation of Texaswe demand tho annexation ofthe
Bible in schools The ladies, whose smiles court
beg TO MENTION and although will not alude to them MS
phs OF some eastern tale solicit their appreciation and
appreciate their countenance support and presence The
modern Cicero who figured at late meeting made
mark to which shall for a moment advert AT the Ia
bernscle he said" Turn to the tangled and
short lived native American party Their and style
should be the Anti-Amercan party because their prnci
pies characterised by ingraude narrowness Of
view want OF true patriotism bgotted intClerant and
prosecuting spirit which any thing else but Amer
They lack vality-they can be likened TO in.
verted pyramd-sure to toppe Their whole scheme
Of action comprised in an attempt to procure the
tal modification repeal Of the present naturalization
laws, combined with war upon the foreign vote The
foreign vote There is foreign vote. We will never
recognise any difference between the native and adopted
citizen one and the sama-Americans allp Ind
all ad m