The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-31

Tremendous Meeting of the Democracy NJ
Tanma"y Hail-Miks Walsh, "ths NortA
star OF the Democracy" In the Ascend m -
Novel Feature In Politics-NatIonRI X =
formism Embodied In the Democratic
Greed - Great Fun-No Negro Suffrage.
BE. sc.
Tammsny Hall contained, last evening, one oil
the largest aud most enthusiastic assembazes thai
we ever saw congregated within Its four walls
Both of the large rooms were filed almost 10 suf-
location, and never, within the history of that an
cicnt building, did it witness so much excitement
and enthusiasm
The meeting called for the purpose of re-
spending TO the democratic nominations for Gov
ernor and Lieutenant Governor, Canal Commits
sioners, members of Congress, members of As
sembly, sc. &c, to be supported by the " unter-
rified" at the election which will take place on
Tuesday next; but in addition to transactlng the
business for which it was called, other perform
ances took place (which were not mentioned in
the bill" and which are destined to have an im-
portant bearing on the future history of the demo-
cratic party.
or these, the resolution in relation to the free
dom of the public lands is probably the most ina
portant; while the precedent proposed by Nike
Walsh, and which he desired should be hereafter
pursued by the party, the right of the cti-
zens to catechise their candidates in public in re-
laton to their views on public questions, is an in
novaton pregnant with results Of great moment,
and which, if followed out hereafter, will cause
revolution in the usages OF the party. We shall
content ourselves, to-day, with giving report of
THE MEETING,
which was called to order at half past7 O'Clock
precisely.
Mr.. Eccles Geender was appointed President,
and several other gentlemen Vice Presidents and
Secretaries.
An address to the people OF New York was
then read, which reviewed the course of the adj
ministration the annexation of Texas the war with
Mexico ard the causes that produced IT, the battles Of
Palo Alto and Resaca de Palma and the capture Of
most applause the tariff sub treasury end
concluding by expressing confidence in the administra
Of its being actuaed by the same spirit which animated
il on all former occasions
The ldress was put to vote, and adopted
long string Of resolutions was then read and ap-
These resolutions covered good deal Of ground re-
ferred to the &c. and to the taking Of Monterey,
at the mention of which person in the crowd pro-
posed three cheers for Gen. Taylor.
hSSnxI Az thr.e cbesrs for General TsvIor. and
Halo out Joe three cheers for General Taylor" The
ellis of Morris. Morris" Ticket, "Morrs y
"Ticket first" Give the ticket first, will your
MoRnis-Aye, give them the ticket first
EDMUND J. PoRTER, Esq, then and said, Gentle.
men. will now read for your approval and confrma.
tcn the list Of nominees to be supported BY
YOU at the next election For Governor, Silas Wright
Cheers Kisses and little mournng) For Vice Presi.
dent, Addison Gar liner. (Cheers) At the name Of
e asS marked 1sf By hisses and cheers.
The question this domination was put by the Presi
dent but the ayes and nays being about equal the rresl
anti a w.
ing manner Those in favor Of Alexander Wels-[ no,
no. no !" and great confusion] =, =,
put the question to the meeting and get decision All
those in favor Of Alexander Wells &c.
but the President decide that the nomination was con
A gentleman in the room then proposed the name o.
Mr. John Fox as substitute for Wells but the PROPOSE
on was Tot seconded by than thirty forty per
sons and the President declared that he had decided
that the nomination of Mr. Wells was carried This was
When the name Of Mike Walsh was submitted a burst
Of enthusiasm succeeded, which bsfnss description
Cheering waving Of hats, kicking OF feet, jumping
dancing roaring put in requsition, and really
seemed as if the OF applause would force the roof
Nine cheers were then proposed for Mike Walsh and
given with a hearty good will
Some person behind tn rresaens rosred ou'' An
The names of the candidates h:vlng been all read
there were calls for Morrl' "aish'' Walsh
RoBsRr H. MossIs, Esq stepped on the platform for
The call, for Walsh were renewed with increased vi
ror white NJ Morris not Above to proceed in his
speech being interrupted when ne attempted to spsak
by Kisses and calls for Walsh %" Walsh"
Mike w alb was then seen making his way through
the crowd towards the PLATFORM and being recognised
he was selx ed by iozeu more of his friends. and
70 the i a"uauss hs
minute or two Mike cd on the platform with Morris
who seemed doubtful of his duty to retire. and asw
takeabIe sgns of preference the meeting had exhibited
for Mike He was relieved froi. his embarrassment by
Mixes saying the audie nee thar ne was desrous that
MIR Morris should speak before ne did
Some persons in the m Getting said but We are not
60 on Mike 60 on MIKE.
affairs took and drank freely Of iced water from glass
close at hand and then after speaking word to Mike
he withdrew and took his former position back Of the
President
MIrs WALSH then proceeded. My irends-a great
many of you heard me speak last evening Gentlemen
the great speaking is not to speak until you
have something to say and then to say it fast pos
sible After reading the Epening Post for few days
past had almost arrived at the conclusion that would
be frowned down in Tammany Hall when made my
appearance here mo, no. MOI thought it hard the
repudiator and reviler Of Thomas Jsferson-the man
meeting in the Tabernacle-whether man like that,
should dare to dictate TO the democracy assembled in
tines to oppose nominationsI claimed the privilege
and exercised it, when was in the majority. am
willing that others shosd exercise the same privilege
are opposed to my being representative from this
city, you will not find showing myself on you, after
the decision is announced by the chair (No, no. 20 on
Miks) One Of the great elements of Napoleons won.
derful in the field that he always looked
tor man to fill place. but with politicians the reverse
is the case. They always look for place for the
Cheers The sures evidence OF greatness in that
after suffering poverty and persecution from pretended
friends and open enemies, he remains the he was
before he suffered, if he has, Ito use common ex-
presson got up often he has been knocked down.
and s as good One idea in advance of the age
live is better than all the old Ones andthe
cusion Of the sentence did not reach reporters
The Eveing Post may deal in generalisms regards
me- but challenge any man here to come up and pre-.
fer specified charge against me-to point out man
then is my incapability to represent your God knows
the man who IL fattered by nomination to the assembly
is easily satisfied There great difference between
honoripg the place to which he may be elected
and in the place honoring the For my part,
would rather be q holman on par with my fellows
than to be member Of Congress, and be looked dOwr
by my associates Accordingto the Epening Post, wha
disquali6es from being representative does
dsqualify him, if he submits to be the plant tool Of
set of wire puers. sdd not come here with the
ntcn al making n speech. and | will withdra w