The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-10

fellowcitizens Why, in some instances by men who
fresh from the ranks Of political opponents,
having feeling in common with the democratic party
whose assumed mantle of democracy is short that
against our party and Of such coarse and msv
that whiggery may be seen peeping out at every loop
bole--whose democratic pin feathers have scarcely
grown out And yet some of these pseudo democrats
charge With being whg, and boast Of their original
democracy Well it must be original for believe they
really were the inventors OF it. They talk about their
Jefferson principles and sound democratic doctrines
why some Of them understanL Fundamental prnciple
about well as blind horse read funeral sermon
written in Latin II is well known that am impulsive
in my feelings, and sometimes speak without much re-
Election, when excited. When have known men who
have been placed in elevated and lucrative positions
by the laborng classes, to have treated them W ith
igrsttude exercised some petty tyranny over them
| have ssid that would rather 60 Tor a whig
than such man; for who is democrat in Re Ell.
Jog and principle would grind the ACE Of the poor man.
or him with indign take any despicable advantsg
that might he detrimental to his interests forget
that an honest man, however poor is more Justly
titled to snd respect than onehalf of those who
roll in luxury and splendor have been asked by many
persons within the last month, II 1t was true that had
turned whig7 Some Of them had Interior designs in
asking those questions gave every one his proper
answer. presume most Of you have read the Bible,
tural loie but have read something oil In my time,
and well remsmber the proverb Of he wise man, can
own conceit !" and again, Answer fool according
to bis folly" &c soyou perceive in giving different
to the same quesos have but acted according to
the Scriptures. that were written many hundred years
since; and according to ST. Paul. few hundred ears
after for he says that the truth should be spoken
times presume he spoke politically although we have
not proof politics much in vogue al that time
do not wish TO tire your patience, but would ask what
part Of my conduct shows 10 be wing IL voting 81
years with the democratic party and never scratching
ticket not even for consabeif devoting my humble
services to the success OF our party having never we,
asw the track bolted nomination--havSpg alway
as far az my poor abilities would allow me advecsted n
defended the democratic party and its principles max
me a wing then am one; II not then sin demo
rat and expect always 10 be II ever turn whi
shall do openly and boldly. and let you all know IL
will not skuk into the democratic party with whje prip
ciples in my heart But fellow citizens will not detsir
YOU much longer although feel il could talk TO YOU
for three hours And. in conclusion, will say thai
II my conduct president Of this Club has been such
merits your approbaton-n my actions a democrat
have been such warrant you in again placing
me at the head Of this association, ! am more thar
doubly paid for any exertions | have made, OF
any difficulties have encountered, in maintaining
the integrity and influence Of the Club and carrying
the legitimate principles upon which it ogranized
feel than nasred by this additional mark Of
esteem and confidence and grateful for the kindness
attachment yon always. manifested for me- am very
much g,atifed this night inasmuch at my individual
call hnd assembled the largest and most respectable
meeting OF the Empire Club that have fol
a long time. Fellow democrats, IL have erred In
the discharge Of my duty Is president Of this Clubs