The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-04-01
Grand Rally Of the wings OF tho Thirteenth
Ward, Last Evening-Dudiey selden In the
AScendnut.

Il
yesterday, in consequence Of the announcement
that the wing candidate for the Mayoralty, for the
ensuing year, would be present, and speak in two
different places on the same evening 1t was
thought by many that il was impossible that the
candidate for the Office would have the efirontory
to enter into one of the srongholds Of democracy;
but that he would conine himself to the head.
quarters at National Hall. The consequence was,
| that only those who were their way TO the lat
terplace but dropped in on their route were in at
tendance at the latter their organ ofcurioslty beag
| so excited. that they remained; and at the time
! announced, the large room OF the recently head
| quarters OF the democratic party in this ward,
at the end Of Sheriff street, was threnged to over
| flowing.
| Mr. NATHANIEL ]. BoYD was unanimously call.
| ed to the chair, and Messrs ]. WRIGHT and How
ELL SMITH appointed Secretaries.
Mr. D. sELDEN then came forward and was received
with great cheering. He sad-Felow citizens OF the
Thirteenth Ward beg to inform you that in consequence
hsve to address another meeting Of the voters Of the
Sixth Ward, At the National Hall this evening; and
ready and willing to meet the voters Of every
ward if they so wish it 1t may be unusual for cand
date for the office of Mayor Of this city to 70 into the ali
feren wards such an occasion, but time is come
when exception to the general rule called for
because oSj1ct to the mixing up Of politics with ls
tics OF this country. Cheers) 1t may re- we'll known
to you that am opposed to what il termed the native
best interests OF the country and never land as
is only based upon single ponttha Of the nstursza
must naturally fall The gentleman then proceed.
ed to repeat his former arguments showing that the
alteration would tend to no possible advantage-but,
much rather, great evil but, at the same time, con-
tended that it was not in the Of the Legislature to
alter the present law for matter for each State TO
decide Great evil would anly tai! upon the country
ports Now. ] ask every Native American what goodcan
be expected from this party If there is any OF that
prfu hpra 1af Vnt0n T0ucn ty nm
years,-better keeping o. the Sabbath" Yes. wish
every to observe the Sabbath but wish him to do
ballobox (Great cheering) The ballet box has nothing
to do with mans conscience (Renewed cheering)
This gentlemen is what before told you that the object
OF the Native American party, was to mix up religion
show the extravaganza Of the Native American party
in power and said that such was their conduct thai
he did not believe they would single Ward Great
cheerng) The speaker then referred to the conduct Of
those present as to what they might expect A to the
origin Of the party he said caused by struggle
the loaves and fishes not far from the l4h Ward but
the patty had possessed heje good things for the
past year. and had done good was quite time the
power ives taker from hem, that they should be pu,
what the foreign population Of this country consists
Look at where the most Industrious sreyou will evernd
them At the most arduous work in the country eyes"
and cheers Then egen look at what class of domestic
servants most valuable; they the perseverng ma
tves Of ireland and girls that make the best
wants The gentlemen II proceeded to show that there
was no dsnger whatever rom the importation Of foreign
ers but must tend the good Of the country He pro-
hope you win with me as to these facts and then
shall rest content as having done good. (ireal
cheeringl Now, gentlemen, you must also ssree with
20 that a. few ese sfss r The Naive
w an % ess paGsg hs
great cheerng) The gentlemen then entered at length
into the questions Of the tariff free trade, and protection
OF American labor that these points the whe
party were the true democrats. ("Thats the talk.C
Yes. gentlemen, that is the talk. but sorry canno,
the 9th ward, and therefore must take my leave thank
you for the attention you have paid and hope
sumo acquaintance under more favorable auspices
Three cheers Dudley Selden and one cheer
| given most enthusiastically
Mr. sELDEr again came forward and said that, quea
ton had been put to him by one of the electors which
was that he had refused sign the Temperance petition
for the eteration Of the license law He had certainly
ready and willing to do he thought it would have
beneficial eff It, and could be carried out But of this
self Renswed Cheering amid i which The 1 Gentleman
withdrew. accompanied by several friends
Mr. CRoMELL then moved the following resolutions
which were carried unanimously, amid the NEST uprear
Re'olved That we are not content with having ON .
previous OCCASION expressed approval of the
nomination Of Dudley selden the whig candidate for
Mayor and Of the nomination. Of John Conger and So
muel Phhlips for Alderman and Assistant-we wish on
this occasion reerate that approved and say to the
wings OF this ward your candidates will all be true to
you-be as true as Them end we promise you glorious
Resolved That although the open hostility Of portion
Of protested wing intended to chill the ardor
and paraze the ofthe honest and patriotic whe
masses hereby declare that such not the effect Oh
the wings of the Thirteenth, and say to eur whe
lieve that party who from principle spurped the r
ering avors of Apostaie President achieve vic.
tory notwithstanding IT blanket sheet batteries, and
hogany stocked artillery are either silent turned
against it.
Resolved That we hereby tender our thanks to the de-
mocras of the Thirteenth ward for their Kindness in
granting US the of their quarters this evening"
Three cheers were then given for Dudley Selden.
and q cry was raised for snow for the National
Hall, and the room, which WIS filled to regular
jam, was socn vacated by the enthusiastic crowd
Wing Meeting at National Hall Lost Wight.
AT half past seven o'clock, a vast assemblage OF
the wings of the Sixth ward, met in National Hall
for the purpose Of responding to the charter nomi
nation. D. T. Bacon, Esq, was appointed Presi-
dent.
He made long address, and was followed by
Mr.. Robinson, who spoke until the arrival Of Dudley
Selden, Esq, who, being engaged actively at a
meeting in the Thirteenth ward. did not arrive un.
til after nine o'clock. The announcement of his
presence IN the room was hailed with rapurous APP
plause. He addressed the meeting for about hall
| an hour in most effective manner. His denunci.
alton of the ineffciency, bad fati, and corruption
OF the party at present in office, found response
loud and long from all prarent; and the warmest
adherence to those broad principles of federation
| which he contended formed the creed of the whig
| party.
There was an uncommon display of determine
| ton and enthusiasm in the whole throng and their
anticipations OF victory, which Yves predicted with
certainty by Mr.. Selden, were warm and apparent.
| ly sincere.
AcQUrTTAL OF THE REV Mr.. FArRcHrLD. This
case was closed last Saturday evening. It will be
seen by the following that Mr.. Fairchild has oh.
tanned great triumph.
| From Boston Post March sl.l
As soon the commotion created by the announce.
ment he verdct of this result had subsidized Mr. Fair
child arose. and, in manly and impressive yet deeply
feeling manner, addressed the court the following
| terms -
"Msy il please your honor-HaviDg been acquitted by
jury Of my country wish now TO state that from
the first moment heard that the grand jury had found
bill Of indictment against me, determined to return
and meet the accusation as soon as could, acting
sci determined 70 return to the old Raw State fo