The New York herald., 1845-03-26
kumssoas Meeting OF the Whiss In ths
Ninth Ward Lat EyeninRs

N"s"us HsetpuH 0u khe wings IN tnS
Ninth Ward Last Evenings
There was most enthusiastic meeting OF In,
wing party last evening in The above ward, to re-
spcnd to the nomination of the Hon. Dudley Sci
den, tor Mayor OF this city Tor the ensuing year
as well as the other officers on the whig ticket al
the Kentucky Arms, in Perry street. For some
time previous to the hour of meeting, an efficient
band was placed on the balcony, which played nu
merous popular airs, attracting TO the spot great
numbers every window in the house was illumi.
mated with some hundreds Of candles, aud the
only drawback to the enthusiasm of those present
was the limitation OF the room in which the meet
ing was to be held. although the folding doors
OF the rooms adjoining were thrown open, to give
hearing 10 The spectators IT not a view. Directly
the band ceased playing, which was the signal Tor
the commencement OF business. The room, and
all parts adjacent was crowded to excess, when il
was moved, seconded, and carried unanimously,
that Jas Green, Esq do take the chair. This gen
tleman came forward, and was received with
three cheers. The usual number OF Vice Presi-
dents and Secretaries were appointed In like
manner.
Mr. JAS GREEN returned thanks for the honor
done him, and said the TIME now come Tor
wings 10 stand shoulder to shoulder, not for men
but tor principles. A committee was then appoint
ed TO wait on the Hon Dudley Selden to adore SIS
the meeting. Shortly after that gentleman made
MS appearance, and was received with great EN-
thusasm.
The hon D. sELpFr then came forward and was re
ceived with renewed cheering He said it with
pleasure add the residents Of the Ninth
Ward and that he should treat his obseI vaions wit
Coar OF Justice, to tell nothing but the TRUTH
he really believed AT recent meeting Of the nom
mating Committee it was agreed that whoever she be
nemnsed that that party should stand the contest and
of that committee who consented such resol
,on when the nomination presented to him. he had
oheT resource honor than to stand the contest and
the course some portion OF the whg
thauU Tn MI avp ha y.nd
in the same resolution loud cheers) The gentle
then proceeded to greater portion Of the
guments he nsed on recent occasion in National Hail.
which u y reported in this paper at the time there
have occasion to repeat them at the present
eligible to become matter from what part
OF the world they might come. and he glad that he
belonged to country that orded to the opp essed sl
other lands home OF Liberty lie then proceeded to
show that this quite CONSTITUTIONAL and that it
the power the Legislature alter the question
remained alone for each State to do it, (Chee 81 To
counenance attempt to alter these principles,
fraud upon the public they ought to be abandoned o.
looking at the men who constitute the Native American
party they would be found to be the refuse OF the two
great political parties in exsence-men who could not
get standing in either parytherefore were not wcr.
review OF the acts of the native party when in and
charged them with vile jobbing, and particularly
proof OF the increase of taxation on the citizens sach
their obbing that they have been obliged go TO
the Legislature to Iaise some 600 CT. 100000
(Cheers He would not have gone round TO canvass this
city unless he deemed it for the public welfare if it had
not been necessary to put this Native American party
downHe repudiated the mixing of politics with reli
gion and chsrged the Native American party with this
He then took view Of the state of political parties in
this country at the present me and showed the value of
republican o.m Of governmeno over all other forms,
but which the Native American party by their proceed
ings and doctrines destroy He argued that the
tnss Of the democrats He was against free trade as
long it went to injure the working classes OF this
counry.-(Cheers) was not the man who had plenty
Of money that needed protection for he could 60 and
spend his money elsewhere but it the who had
to his labor By the sweat of his brow that needed
protection In speaking Of the residents Of this city, he
de6ed the annals of history show that better behaved
citizens existed and such deserved the protection
Of the laws o. this great country-(Cheers) He would
20 into the without the aid OF the public press
which would show that the public had opinion OF their
independent OF the press.-(Cheers, and hear,
jus, rights of American citizens ond their offspring He
called upon them to exercise ths duty reemen and not
act for tha. all power Cor the lay
their hand, and if they would only act under this i'm
esson, their country must prosper He had every
spect for Mayor Harper as private individual but ne
linked with such party that went to brs ak the
chain of the best interest OF society and that before he
could get the conie of the people he must leave the
party with which he connected OF Mr.. Havemeye
knew little nothing only that there ha been some
i.tis ciapsfap used 10 MN ss sus ~ "a
the constituents Of five Yards and during the whole OF the
last election never 80 much enthusiasm as there was
view OF the cleanliness Of the streets, the police &C.
and showed that the neglect Of these things went to drive
business away 70 Otntr pdTS Wnere the people Woul
smo,hered by dirt and dust and where their property
aud person would be protected. (Cheers.) In concu
on recommended the hole whg ticket and hoped that
the election the Native Americans would be sunk
low that they could again. (Gieat cheer
ns)
MIR SEDGwrcx then moved vote of thanks to Mr. Sell
den for the address, which passed amid considerable
cheering.
Another vote of confidence in the candidates for office
iu this ward, carried unanimously amid gr at ap-
plause.
Mr. sEDcwIcK then called upon those present to come
forward at the approaching election, and give their votes
or the prevention Of wanton expenditure and better 90
vernment. (Cheers)
Ths CHAIRMAN then addressed the meeting with a f. W
observ ations and said that he democrat, but
when that party neglected the interest OF the working
classes like Mr. Selden left them The locofoco par
~ now advocating the same measu con
tended f,r by the tories Of the revolu i'm Cheers
Whist we're the Native American party2 c'Au wind y
The most unjust that ever existed
Three cheers we're then given Tor the chairman.
MIR. Cook then suug the song
"Hnrra for the flag, the brave whig fag
For ii is an emblem that is dear to us ALL"
One others made brief addresses excuses,
after giving three cheers for whig principles &c. the
meeting broke up
The New Play AT THE PARK.-The Park was
excessively crowded again las, night, and the new