The New York herald., 1844-09-25
American Republican observation-disclosures
ed Meeting.

ing, the American Republicans re-asse embled in
convention at o'clock, p. NJ, yesterday. II was
near five, however, before the proceedings began
Mr.. Townsend took the chair, and Mr.. Prall acted
as Secretary.
The minutes Of yesterdays business having been
read by the Secretary, they adopted; the roll
was then called and the report of the committee.
appointed to select candidates for the Offices Of
Governor and. Lieutenant Governor, asked for. A
considerable pause ensued, and no committee was
forthcoming; at last, one OF its members named,
we believe
Mr. TnAYRx, rose to say that owing to some msunder-
standing committee had failed to meet at his house
cordng to appointment and he submitted that fact in
panaton OF the absence Of any report from the Commit
PaEspESr (after pause)That is to be accepted only
explanation What is to be done, gentlemen on the
important question?
Mr.. AMss-I move that the convention do adjourn till
Monday. Several voices, !" No, no.
Mr. THAyRE said it would be better to settle the com
mittee affair frs and recommended that an extension Of
time be granted TO them to make their report
The PaEsIDgNr then put the question That the CON-
mittee have leaveto sit again" Adopted
Mr. AMEs then moved, !" That when the committee sets
again shall be Monday next and that in the mean
time the several committees and delegates their fu
with the various wards and towns in favor OF the
Mr. AMks supported this motion in speech in which
he deplorrd the division existing among them and put
them mind of the fact that Of the delegates
directly instructed against the nominations. As him.
SELF he felt that he could not act willingly, he
convinced that there was not fair expression Of public
opinion he recognized the people the sovereigns and
they not with them that occasion All they had
10 do to carry out the will OF their constituents
land,
PHKsDrxI.-Has any gentleman anything to say1 l
heartily wish that we may be unanimous
Another member, whose name could not ascertain
declared that on his way home last night he beset
with his constituents and had to take the stunp prop
up the convention which he could not do for his heart
did not bear him out in it. The people against their
precipatelacon; those who had spilled out their money
like water were crying, what can be done to stop his
Can not have q day or two 7" He was strongly in
favor OF an adjournment till Monday.
Mr. TowssENp vacated the Chair to DR.. Smith in order
to address the meeting He reviewed his relation in
times past their and other pares-vowed that he
was devoted heart and SOUL and ready to die for Amer
can Republicanism He admitted that there most
reasoning ageinst the Nominations but the expediency
doing SO was so strong as to outweigh every other
them they regarded them little spartan band, who
could and would conquer As such he would stand aone
regardless OF them Although he did not expect success
he would nominate through good and evil report He ex
pected to be assaed derded persscuted but he would
take that as an honor and he asked them say whether
they should on or recede? they did their duty the
progress of their principles they only
to be known TO bs caught at and they would do well 10
advance, notwithstanding that cool philosophy which
hestates betmes and which should sight of
The greatest Of the world did not take the longest
time Tor decision. Buonapare, who is considered the
greatest man ever known, was example in point
hs greatness consisted not in his pro ound deliberations
but in his promptness Of action, which bafled the
enemy before ever hs projects were thought Of Let
tAem take examples they hesitated they would recede
back to the flesh pots Of Egypt Their movements
pended upon their conduct their country going
to destruction fast it could. Politicians did not
care pin about i; the question being who would do
lieved the hand Of God in their movement and all
depended on the decision made and he urged them
Mr.. OAKLEY was the next speaker. He began by pro.
posing to read official communication from his own
ward relative to the question 30 long debated and now
before them.
The PRESIDENT objected to its reading as irrelevant
the question. Several voices Read, read''-" No."
Mr. OAKLEY said he would withdraw his claim to read
but thanked God they could not take from him the
Oakley then stated the difficulty Of his past and present
position, and was proceeding to other topics. when
Mr. WESDALL hoped the gentleman would keep to the
Mr.. oAxLEv-I de not want to be directed by that gen
tleman. | - (Murmur)
PRESIDENT oakley il not out of ORDER let there
r.oAKLEy with much warm'h 'h) i Lops sir, viii
not be interrupted by that gen lsnan. Lst him ST.
teny and hear out, and promise not t. inscrrup,
him when his turn comes.
ax.psrr.l decde thu the gentleman /. In ORDER aud
will do my best to oh.ain for all alr hearing. Zap
Mr. OAKLEY went on 20 deplore 4 discord which wa.
death knel the par VI and urged upon the the
sity Of immediate and unanimous act on.
Mr.. hIs replied. Observing that he could not, like
some, appeal to the feeling, aud thought that it came
with ill grace from an member to brand another for
Mr. OAKLEy denied any such expression had fallen
from him.
Mr. AMrs contended that he or the preceding speaker
did say that he who would not SO for the nomination
not American Republican lin this part of the gen
temans address, did not understand to whom he
replyingbut afterwards ascerained that it was to Mr.
Townsendl He said the case of Napoleon not III
points, they not ready to set their sovereign and
absolute will and upon uncontrolled; and was no
time day to 20 for precedents to imper al France.
MIR TOWNSEND begged to correct the speaker, as he
wished to be understood H. in way favorable to
hal had hvtn I'M thp EsVnp HaaU hts s,
10 inforce the advantage of perseverance,
Mr.. AMrs connued-If they have TO take the example
Of the bloody Nspoleon fl for New York. let them tell
the people that openly and aloud He he speak) had
sacrificed much and risk ed his life often the
as the gentleman who set down and who set himself with
bold face and thing the Napoleon of the party
contrary to the instructions OF the people. They
nsructed he had in his possession such instructions
PREsrpR2T.--lf the gentleman has any such instruc
oAs from his county meeting let him road them Excite
menO
teri Mr. A. concluded by asking for further time for the
committee to nominate
Mir. wnsDALL urged immediate action, saying that
putting of in that way was mere chid's play
PREsIDENr-Put the previous question
Mr. Ams. and several others protested against it, amidst
much confusion
Dr. sMirH strongly advocated the goshead system.
Mr.. PnALL moved-"That this Convention do at once
proceed 10 nominate candidates for Governor, Sc"
Dissent.
Another member proposed that they should adjourn
The PREsDrrr decided that motion 10 adjourn when
gentleman the floor, was not in order.
The main question was, after long of words put
and adopted.
The amended resolution to tho effect that the commit
tee should report Monday next, put and lost.
(Cheers).
Mr. OAKLEY moved that they should adjourn sine die
Lost by 7 to 8
The original resolution then put II read nearly as
follows THAT this Convention do adjourn till Monday
next and in tne meantime that do call upon the seve
ra wards and towns to organize and give their support
the American Republican candidates in November next
Lost.
MIR OAKLEY then proposed resolution in favor of call
ing public meeting on the Washington parade ground
Thursday next at o'clock.
VoIcE-Say Friday.
Mr. WESpALL-I propose Tompkins Square.
ANOTHER MENBER-Let il be in the Park. Voice
20, yes, the Park ''the Park'O
When This proposal was debated full half hour, MIR.
Oakley admitting the several amendments and others sub
sequently ntroduced-it tut and lost
Atlast, when there nothing to be but eviden
Of an entire difference of opinion every hand,