Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-09-26
GREAT WING MEETING.


One Of the largest political assemblages which
ever took place in Philadelphia was held by the
Wings Of the city and county Of Philadelphia on
Wednesday evening last. 1t was held in the great
hall called the Chinese Saloon. The Inquirer from
which we condense the subjoined particularly states
that at early hour the Wings poured in like a
torrent from every quarter Of the city and county.
The feeling that prevailed truly harmonious
and enthusiastic. They appeared to be fully alive
to the importance of the approaching struggle, and
determined to exert themselves to the utmost to
achieve brilliant victory. Every part of the i'm
mense saloon was thronged; many, indeed, were
unable to get within hearing distance Of the speak
The utmost good order prevailed throughout,
and the various gentlemen who made addresses
were listened to with the closest attention. except
when their remarks were responded to with heart
felt applause The room tastefully embellish-
ed with flags and banners, and upon these latter
were inscribed, in conspicuous characters, the doc
trnes and sentiments Of the Wing party. Among
them were the following:
"We Support The Tayif because Supports u.s."
PROTECT OUR INDUSTRY !"
'"THE GREATEST Danger TO PUBLIc LIBERTY
IDLESEss VlcE'
sAGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURES, COMMERCE,
THE TRIPLE CROWN THE UNITED STATES"
The veteran and sterling Wing the Hon. JOHN
SERGEANT was appointed President of the meeting
by reclamation. Seven Vice Presidents from each
Of the four Congressional districts of the city and
county were appointed, and Secretary from each.
A strong and impressive Declaration of the public
grievances, and sundry resolutions announcing the
duty and purposes Of the Wings there assembled,
were offered by ]. RANDALL, Esq. and unanimously
adopted. We extract from them the following:
The Wing citizens Of the city and county of Philadelphia
have again assembled for the purpose Of declaring their
abaed attachment to their principles and their determination
support them at the ensuing general election The people
have been cheated, butwe dsmayed public fraud
has pepeated upon Pennsylvania and subsequent de-
veopments have proved that deliberately planned and
boldly executed In the Presidential of 1874 the
intimate and confidential friends of Mr. Polk he
was a friend to the tariff of 1872 letter from Mr.. Polk
distinguished citizen of State published II was
written with great Caution and by referring former speeches
and addresses udousy avoided explicit declaration of
his sentiments and successfully answered the purpose for
which intended and, whatever mental Mr.
Polk may have made he stood by ard silently the
made of il without objection
He has since rewarded those who planned by besowing
deeply implicated in and much responsible for as
if he had been the sole agent in its preparation We call
upon the honest and intelligent people of Pennsylvania to
vindicate their character and their rights.
ssThe question before the people is-Shal the Tariff of
1912 be sustained
In ls4l the distress throughout the United States
universal The people without employment property
depressed the value Of labor reduced enterprise annhi
lated and general prostraon enervated the whole
try The Treasury in debt and destitute credit Two
distinguished nancers Of Pennsylvania by the
Government of the United States abroad and suppca
ting the capitalists of Great Britain and the Continent they
returned without being able borrow dollar upon the
faith Of this great and growing country Such
was the legitimate effects Of FRKE TRADE.
ss,rhe Tariff Of 1912 enacted by Wing Congress-
and the result is known The prosperity OF the country
restored, capital employed, labor protected the
dit renewed and the United States when
Mr. Polk elected, exhibited spectacle of wealth. indus
try and happiness home and honor and credit abroad
precedented in the annals of the world.
ssThe present Administration determined arrest this
march of prosperity and hazard but little asserting
within six months the Treasury of the United States will
again be bankrupt
The Subteasuy, already tried and condemned has been
adopted the of the country in time of war has
been reduced and the only civilized nation on
earth that does protect its industry and striving to
reap the bitter fruits of free trade We earnestly mplore our
eow-cizens examine, deliberate and determine them
selves We deeply impressed with the importance Of
these truths and If right, the sovereignty OF our
country and the stability of its institutions
Therefore
ssResoiued, That, in opinion, consistent cam
directly or indirectly, support the Administration Of Mr. Polk
and support the Tariff Of ls42. Adhesion the OPP
position the other and profession Of attachment domes
tic industry, made by who by their Dotes support its most
bitter enemies, are worse than worthless.
Resolved That the thanks Of this meeting be rendered
representative in Congress- Hon. JosErH r. seER-
soLL for the industry, talent and energy with which he has
supported the interests Of the country, and that his eeec
ton, by increased majority will best show the esteem and
affection which is felt for him by his constituents.
"ResoiDed, That this meeting will support by their votes
and influence the following persons for the respective offices
for which they have been nominated
For Mayor-JoHS SwIFr. e-s
For Congress-lst Dsrct-EDwARD Jor MoRRrs.
I'd Distnct-JosEPH r. IseERsoLL.
Sd District-JoHs M. CoIEmAS
4th Dsrict--RoBERr T. Cosaap
Various local officers were also nominated After
these had all been carried the time-honored Presi-
dent of the meeting and observed, that it was
not his intention to address the meeting, as he was
only now recovering from recent illness, but his
heart was warm and his feelings were jealous in
the good old Wing cause.
Several gentlemen then in succession took the
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