The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-09

II necessary that should be thoroughly united The
Common Council viii have to contend against than
usual and that account it requires more than ord
nary consideration and unity but lot go to work with
determination to elect those who will carry out
true democratic principles In conclusion would quote
General Taylors motto, and say, Never surrender'-
(Great applause)
Mr. BLACKBOARD, ON being loudly called for then rose
and made few very appropriate and effective remarks
relative to the that exist in several wards
anu the Importance OF being prepared to obey the words
., command" Eau in mem" Eyes right" Forward
march'-'C Charge the enemy
Mr. CHRsTY Ia young gentleman whom wo under
stood to be employed in the Registers oce) in
The assemblage follows: Fenow-citizeus-We have
assembled in all the might and majesty of American
TO discuss the merits of our candidates and the
treat principles Of democracy hired myrmidons are
here to suppress the voice OF the people at the will
u u monarch; In this free and happy land the
lowest as well the highest raise their voice with
OUT fear or dread and of the humbest amongst
YOU have come forward to offer my views, but
IN so doing would not have my seniors suppose
that attempt to offor sentiments worthy the
ueraton OF their experienced minds-no sirs far be 1t
om me 70 be 80 presumptuous It Is 70 the young de-
duty 1t to watch well the proceedings Of our rulers
VINO will be called upon to fulfil the duties which
the time arrives trust they will not be found wanting
Should there be any here tonight whose feelings are
not enlisted in the good invite them to join
our ranks and battle in the great Of democracy
that democracy which Is founded by nature, taught
by reason and commends itself to the
mankind-that democracy which philosophers have
taught and poets have sung in all agestha democracy
which is the very basis and soul Of Christianity and
which has never struggled successfully against OPP
preston as now in our own happy land it required
the intelligence the civilization and resources Of the
nineteenth century to bring it QUIT required a new
continent for its theatre of action and the energies of
nrn, indomitable race
We have them all and here democracy the great
principles of human rights, Justice and equality Is con-
tending successfully against the influences which have
crushed down and beggared the human soul so many
generations. Democracy acknowledges no distinction
between the rich and the poor; but like the dew of
heaven scatters its blessings all Since the forma
cpe have ever been in favor Of equal rights and always
opposed to special legislation on all occasions have OPP
posed with energy the granting Of special PRIVILEGES to
live upon the industry of the many
From the earliest period of countrys history the
advocates Of this great principle have been battling
against federalism, at present called whigsm. On the
contrary our enemies, who have changed their name
again again while their principles remained in favor
permanent government, administered by the wealthy,
the well born the highly educated they pleased to
term upper classes ofsocety they for
the rich to take of the poor They exerted
themselves to the utmost to deprive the poor
the property qualification According to their
views OF liberty and equality, man not worth $3.50
should not be entitled to vote Talent and industry
met with consideration in tho council of this arsto
cratic party who consider poverty disgrace labor dis
honorable and the efforts of poor to arrive
nence crime. And had they succeeded in their base
designs thousands Of thousands of the working
the very bone and sinew of the countryhose who
the very st to rally around their countrys flag and
would have been robbed of the brthrght bequeathed
US all by the heroes of 76 but thanks to the perse
and energy of the democratic party this foul
stigma not permitted to blot fair fme the people
arose in their strength, and the Algerines routed
In comparing the principles Of democracy is like
pairing the bright chivary Of America to the dark trea
cherry of the Mexicans What Is whgism! 1t has sail
S %t ndsr 80 that y S to tell
tion toadyism to the British government during
our struggles for Independence it shifted to torysm at
our last war; under the guidance of the great Daniel it
became blue light federalism; and very probably under
the guidance of the temperate Horace, its advocates
will become the kind friends of our enemies the Next
But democracy Is the same-the banner Of
equality Is ever at the peakt does not consider the
poor mans ambition crime; but the contrary cons
Like the its ia onward and upward, dus-
ing light and warmth to ALL its brilliant rays pierre
of freedoms covenant with mankind Under its genial
influence America has become pillar of light to nations
CROPPING along in the dark wilderness of bondage and to
the lovers Of liberty fast hastening all parts
Of the world And would here say to those who have
assembled with here tonight, be hopeful be
ous shout freedom into the Of despots until they
quail amid tremble ut the sound that word utter
ed from the depths Of the human heart never dies
and mountain until its thunder tones stun and annihi
late the enemies that defy itevery struggling hope
ry noble aspiration which strs bosoms, with a
In the chain Of desposm and hastens the coming of
that day when free from the chains of his fellow
man. shall stand erect acknowledging all are free and
equal.
much has been said about tho fair fame of
ddates that they need no eulogy from Let it suffice
to say, that In J. Sherman Browncl have tower Of
strength around which the fantcst heart will rally.
With the Of Brownen for q battle cry victory Is
certain In conclusion, would call your attention to
the necessity of exertion in the coming contest Our
old enemies the wings, whom have so often beaten
are again up and doing and BY means Of nativism to-
they again fooshly indulge the hope of gaining Veto
ry but when the smoke Of the coming battle shall
have passed away, the banner Of purse proud
mics will be trailing In the dust while the victor
banner of democracy will wave In triumph from tho
topmost pinnacle Of the temple Of liberty Mr. C. here
took his amidst loud applause, after which the
meeting adjourned.