Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
THE RIGHT SPIRIT IN NEW YoRK.-GREhT
MEETING OF THE DEMOCRACY OF THE En-


THE RIGHT SPIRIT IN NEW Yo RI p !, pM
PRE- CITY.
Pursuant 10 a call of the Democracy 10 assem-
BILE Sept. 81, in the old wigwam 10 consralu-
late each other, and the country al large, on Inc
success OF The measures Tor which the Democra-
tic party has contended, and which have lately
passed Congress, al little alter seven o'clock,
The avenues and streets leading 10 The temple OF
Democracy, were crowded with multitude OF
persons, of every age and condition in life, who
were vending their way 10 The place OF meeting;
and al half-past seven the doors OF The large hall
were thrown open, and the large room was IN an
instant filled.
The meeting was called TO order by nomina-
ting The late Mayor, William F. Havemeyer,
for Chairman. This nomination was approved
unanimously, and, upon taking The chair, MIR.
Havemeyer responded in an exceedingly happy
Misunderstanding the objects OF the meeting, and
concluding by saying that he trusted The late I'm.
pulse given in the councils OF the nation 10 De-
mocratic truths would only tend 10 stimulate The
masses 10 still further exerlons, and that he be-
lieved the recent successes OF the Democracy only
foreshadowed YET higher lriumphs.
The meeting was further organized by The ap-
poinlmen OF torly-one Vice Presidents and eigh-
Teen Secretaries.
adopted, and warmly pplauded-many OF them
10 the echo:
Whereas, it has ever been the inclination as
sell as the practice of the Democratic party 10
award full praise and commentator 10 their re-
presentalives who by proper and ludicious dis
elimination knowing The wants and wishes OF
The people, sustain and carry ont alone such
measures as are best calculated 10 advance and
promote the prosperity of The country, extend The
creates, good 10 the greatest number, and in their
legislation recognise no doctrine which excludes
he cherished republican feature and principle OF
equal rights and equal justice; and whereas, the
recent session Of Congress has through the Wis
dom, perseverance and failhiuness OF It's Demo
cratic members, produced acts long and enlphal-
ically demanded BY The people as necessary aud
important for the maintenance Of their flee insti.
,ulons and to support alike the labor, industry
and lalcn, OF all, and in consequence Of which
the Democratic Republican Electors Of the city
sihoih Suitable one TO express freely their favor
able sentiments in relation 10 the course Of thell
political friends in the National Legislature, anc
to those measures which have recently beer
adopted by Democratic Congress:
Rssoired, That The Democracy the city and
county of New York, in general meeting Assem-
bled, gratefully impressed with The wisdom anc
faithful conduct Of The republican members OF Con
nress at the late session, who firmly and successul
~ insisted on carrying out the measure set iorh by
the representatives Of the Democratic party, as
sembed al Baltimore in May. Al, as essentially
necessary to render the election oil a Democratic
administration coducive 10 The happiness anC
prosperity OF the people, do hereby tender then
| their grateful Acknowledgements for availng them
selves Of the very first opportunity OF dschargins
their duty 10 their constituents and the country
thereby exhibiting themselves worthy OF the i'm
porrant interests committed 10 their care, and dis
playine that attachment and devotion TO homes
political principles, only to be found in The ranks
OF those whose motto ever is and ever will be
"Eoual Rights 10 all, and that administrator
of government whose blessings, as the dews o
Heaven. descend alike on the high and The low
The rich and The poor"
| Resol,td. That we have undiminshed conf
dence in The ability, integrity and patriotism 0
James X. Polk, President oil The United States
| and can point with pride and satisfaction 10 m
acts. as evincing thai judgment and regard for hi
welfare and interests Of the country vouched 10
| by the representatives OF The Democracy who pre-
| sen,ed his name as one worthy OF The support o
an enligh,e ned, liberal and sagacious people.
Rcsoired, That in our Vice President, George
Mifflin Dallas, Pennsylvania's lavorite son, w
have man and Democrat fitted 10 be classet
with our par,y's great apostles-Jefierson ant
Jackson. Undi>mayrd by denuncalions o
fierce, implacable and bitter enemies-unmove'
by prayers appeals and enlreates oil misguided
friends and wagering poIilicians-he assumed nn
hesila,insly the responsibility, and by promp
exercise OF his constitutional casting vote, tx
plunged from the statute book The odious and un
JUS, Tariff Bill OF I3-an act which will endea
his name TO millions yet unborn, become brishle
"lrom the lish, reflected by burning efiges," ant
render il sacred on hislory's page, as belonging Il
one who, when the emergency arrived requiring
the action OF stern integrity and political hdeiiiy
was fearlessly and promptly ready To do his duty
To his unhnchng firmness and integrity are W,
indebted for the passage of the Tariff act Of 46
The people will never forget him, nor omit al
opportunity of expressing their gratitude. II
has placed the cap stone OF honor on the admin
,ralion of "Polk and Dallas"
Rssolred, That We view the repeal of the tarii
act OF AZ as subject for great congratulated
and rejoicing by all classes, and that lis substitute
based on The only fair and equitable principle 10
tariff a tax on the real value, excluding IN,
specifc and minimum practice, as furnished
Congress hy the able Secretary Of The Treasury
The Hon. Robert J. Walker and which we Tee
confident would, if circumstances al this time have
warranted ii, been less protective in It's charac
ter, and more opposite 10 The unrigheous policy
OF fostering one branch oil industry al The expense
OF another, Will, we nave no aouot lnily wort
out the arguments and facts submitted by th
talented protector.
Resolved, Tina, in the passage of the Constiru
,ional Treasury Bill, the Democracy have ano
Their favori,e and just project accomplished, anc
hail itas an event of vital importance 10 The pros
perily of the country one we.cacuated 10 pro
lecl the community from the numerous evils, lht
inevitable offspring of any connection or unior
between the Government and the Banks, and ;
measure which cannot fail OF exercising healthy
influence on The currency OF The couniry-a checl
TO unlimited circulation OF Bank paper.
Resoi,ed, That well regulated warehousin.
system being necessary for the commercial ope
rations OF the country, we are well pleased at III
passage of bill making The first attempt 10 car
GU, the same and trust that al the next session o
Congress its indefatigable champion Che Hon
John A. Di1) will be able to perfect The system
BY amending The present act in accordance will