The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-09-21

trahon, and conveys an admirable idea Of the
enthusiasm and spirit Of the "bone and sinew''
The last engraving represents the great row be-
tween the empire" and "Knickerbocker" in
front of the Park Theatre-a characteristic popular
discussion OF the merits Of Clay and Polk Price
of the whole, 81 cents
The Great Whlg Meeting on Boston Conn
mon-Daniel Webster versus Henry Clay
The Panic Spreading, and the Heavens
Darker than ever.
We have set the standard and ensign of the tribe of
Dan the fighting tribe OF Israel Of whom the dying patri
orch IN prophecy said Dan shall b. by the
way an ADDER in the path he biteh the hor heels
that his rider shall tail backward Railune cru Of the
Si1th Yard Wigs Of his city ~ Y Tribune.
The great rally of the wings Of New England
took place on Boston Common on Thursday last
So far as nnmbers-imposing array of banners
enthuslasm--and partizan display were concerned
1t was great and satisfactory affair. But in other
and far more important points Of view, this occa-
sion afforded much matter OF serious-very serious
and not very comfortable reflection to the intel
ligent, sagacious, and discreet members of the
whig party To this great meeting on Boston
Common the wings looked forward with very ma
tural anxiety and interest. 1t occurred at very
critical period IN the progress of the Presidential
contest-at time when all wing eyes scanned
with the keenest interest, horizon darkened by
lowering clouds, the forbidding omens of evil to
come, and, if possible to be averted. Let us, from
our position of calm, sober, and philosophc indie
pendence, survey the scene, and ascertain how
much OF encouragement, or the reverse, ii affords
TO those most deeply concerned in its influence and
effect
The great feature of the occasion was the speech
delivered by Mr.. Webster, to the surprise OF some,
the qualification of others, and the regret of not
few amongst his own party; and, we think we can
safely add, the delight of the opponents of the
whig cause. Mr.. Webster plunged boldly into the
very depth of the Texas question, and in a manner
altogether characteristic, seized upon his friend,
Mr.. Clay, landing him high and dry on the original
ground which he himself assumed and has reso-
lurey maintained on the great and exciting sub.
ject of annexation. Mr.. Clay but few weeks
since had assured the nation, in the most unequi-
vocal terms, and in the most pointed manner, that
he was personally in favor of annexation--that he
desired to see that measure carred--to USE
his own emphatic language, that he "shoud
be glad to see it," Mr. Webster kind
ly undertaking the office of interpreter between
Mr. Clay and the people iof the u States, tells the
thousands assembled with all the imposing pomp
ground Of Boston Common, that Mr.. Clay's as
sertions with respect to Texas had been altogether
misunderstood, in consequence, probably, of the
stupidity of the popular Masses and that in fact,
the great leader of the wings was Just as much op.
posed to the annexation of Texas as was he him
self, Daniel Webster the warm, faithful, uniform,
and unshrinkipg friend and advocate of the cause
of the chvalrous and popular "Harry of the
ri NJ ~ n. l..
Texas-that Mr.. Clay always adhered to his
pledges, and-signifcant hint-that the people
would keep him to his word. But we must let Mr.
Webster speak for himself. Hear, then, how he
performs the friendly office of explaining the views
aad sentiments expressed by Mr.. Clay in his last
celebrated letter on the all-absorbing and all
puzzing question of the annexation of Texas:-
Gentlemen if there be any for this great as
sembageif there be anything serious in the political
condition OF the countryit is because this our day
something is attempted that amounts changethat is
equivalent to an important revolution in affairs il
not in our form OF government. We all know that the
form Of may remain when spirit eva.
porated and the object is disregarded But say il any
thing OF serious magnitude has called together il l.
that there Is before in menacing form and DANCE
rously near, oh nge portendng disastrous ouor
in the national idenyin that which constitutes this
nation the United Satesand in the policy and prnci
ples OF the government established from the first II i
for in these opening remarks Introductory to at.
dresses from other and ADLER to 20 any eg in.
70 those various sub cts that before Fret on
the addition OF territory and secondly the
meats advanced and supportei however the truth
6isgnsei in subverson OF theiundamental policy 1889
we are on the eve Of general election, and hav.
candidates before presented by those who espouse
the the other side Of these propositions Aud 1t il
Tor the country to say the people in ne exercise the
elective franchise TO say wac may best be elected for the
public good. And 70 Texas. II IS well known
that one OF the stirring topics OF s time IL proposition
70 sonex Texas 10 the United States Thus far the pro-
jet has fsle II has been defeated in the Senate Of the
United states, thanks TO the intelligence and integrity
81 that body Il IS now made of the topics Of the
day ~ the propositions of the great party opposed
will not now descant upon the dangers and hazards and
evils oil that annexation Theyhave been freely laid beor.
tho pnouc. and will Suggest themselves every mind
The question u.s. II keen tho Jrnitoj states
they arc, without dimnu,ion and without aupmen,atIon
70 observe and preserve the established
country, how are we to accomplish il? In the prssent
state OF things every man easily answer this oues
tion who will address himself TO Two Candidate arr
beiereus One Of them 10 not only Texas cand;aa,.
bu. selected because he in favor OF the NINA
date annexation OF Texas and would otherwise never
been thought OF for the office he will meyer re
remembered except for Texas II would be idle IN argue
that ans who supports MIR. Polk seeks 10 an5.v
Texas. 20 deny it would be folly in the extreme msn
Jsight as well say, II by deadly weapon he strikes
faA1iy blow, that he did not intend TO innict a
deadly wound There is no Disgusting IL II /.
II her Polk and Texas, or neither Polk Texas
Mons have been expressed on this subject 81
Texas. Now, gentlemen don't know any man in pub
JIG private life who took ground against the annexation
= Texas earlier than myself Seven years ago in New
York. seeing tina, this question would arise and being
man never srdd OF committa took occasion to express
decided opinion on the subject general grounds
grounds az valid now az then, and hereafter now
4n'nk, therelere, that my opinion Is entitled 70
1T least AZ mueh respect az that OF any body
merely or account Of opposition 10 annexation
Wen then, gentlemen, | for one say that under
yete heartily iof Mr. Clay aud say tive Il, among