The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-25
Political Intelligence.

Political Intelligence.
From the Montgomery Journal, Nov. III
IHE TAYLOR MEETING In pursuance with the call, |
an incense gathering Of the people thronged the Court
House at the appointed hour the meeting On motion
the chair and, on motion Of ii W. Watson, VIM G. |
Robertson ives appointed Secretary.
On the organization Of the meeting being announced,
Dr 8 y oliver introduced the following resolutions,
prefaced by eloquent and appropriate remarks =
LIST That We have assembled expressly for the pur-
pose OF responding to- and cooperating with pstri
otto fellow citizens who throughout the are
presenting Gen Zachary Taylor without distinction Of
parties or geographical localities as the peoples candi
Sd That a fearful crisis threatening to involve the
North and the South in geographical sntagonsm,
country and aided by fierce faction and bodng evil for
the future requires republican Of the old school,
fast hold the heart of the naonone whose counses
and acknowledged wisdom and dsntsrested patriotism
can unite the republican brotherhood together-whose
overwhelming popularity can break dowa all the fac
tions that would destroy the constitution or dsmember
the union. Such man ia Old Rough aud Ready -
In fine he Ia the man for the South the crisis and
for the nation.
4th That the chair appoint committee Of ten to pre-
invite them to assemble In mass meeting on the -
day OF ext for the purpose of bringing out at the
proper time an Electoral Taylor ticket for this state
were received with much enthusiasm, Thomas H.
Watts, of this county Thomas J. Judge of Lowndss,
and Samuel 8. Beman Esq of Wetumpka, success
eivey called out and in speeches of glowing eloquence
endorsed the sentiments Of tho resolutions the duty
Of party, southern of the old republican school,
and Of American feelings The space allotted for a
port will not allow even brief sketch Of their eloquent
remarks.
Hon. JAMES F.. BELsnR and Hon. WIN. L. YANcEY
then loudly called for to which Mr. Bclser prompt
y responded and remarked that he fully concurred in
the sentiment of the resolutions, and that on the
grounds which Gen Taylor before the people,
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the South and the crisis and that party considerations
at such moments were Of secondary consideration The
NJ t,,
ing and patriotic, and awoke an Intense enthusiasm
among the auditory.
Hon w. HILLIARp was then called for who re-
sponded eloqueny in the spirit He said that
resolutions met his warm and entire sauctionthat it
well known that his first che Ice had always been
that Gen Taylor the only southern who could
be electedthat his character and the whole history of
Gen. Taylor sufficient guaranty Of his eminent
ability patriotism and desire administer the govern
ment on such principles as will conserve the South
and the Union His remarks were loudly cheersd and
received with high satisfaction by the audience.
Mr. JOHN GiLMER, OF mississippi, who was present,
was called on and addressed the meeting very forcby
and animatedy in furtherance Of the resolutions.
The chair, Mr. NEWMAN, In response to call, spoke
with much earnestness and force and declared that
his party, the administration, and his old political
friends he should 90 fer old Rough and Ready while he
maintained his present position as candidate Of the
people believing that patriotism the beat interests Of
the South and the Union dsmaudit
VIZ. B. Moss, Esq., who was then called out, elo-
qusnty and forcby seconded the sentiments Of the
As the hour was late the question was called for and
the resolutions were passed by reclamation
Adjourned
The meeting held last night in the Court House for
Piles the hero Of the Rio tho most
satisfactory and enthusiastic affair that 1t ever
lot to witness. The concourse was immense and the
feeling Of an intense excited patriotism which overrode
every emotion OF q party or selfish nature The pre-
servaton Of the country the constitution and the SOUTH
BY tho elevation Of Gen Taylor, the altar
which distinguished politicians Of all parties for the
well being Of their country offered up their cherished
their united and fervd responses to the ssntments Of
the resolutions showed how deep their feeling Of
love, reverence and admiration for the character Of
their great leader and their trusting firth In his ability
to redeem the republic. The speaking was Of nigh
nature such only such feeling, such subject and
eoquence Of higher order Messrs Bemsn, Bslser,
Hltsrd, Newman, and all seemed inspired with that
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man, from their prominent positions politicians
in the highest degree animated patriotic and decided
SO intense was the enthusiasm that the audience
though the hour was late, was unwilling to dispense
and the meeting was adjourned over until to morrow
night
No PARTY MEETING AT LovIsvrLLE.-A meeting Of
persons composed Of all political creed and creeds
all, WAS convened at Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednes
day evening the 18th inst to discuss the subjects Of
peace, etc. The meeting was large one, and
addressed by quite a number Of speakers.
Hon WILLIAM j. GRAVE said that II had been
his great desire In moving the the other
evening to hear what the sage Of Ashland had to
upon this great and exciting question; one which had
Calhoun, Daniel Webster. and others equally distin-
guished to propose or suggest whereby this
could be brought to close, honorable to both
tions He, Mr. G., did not therefore, feel that he
obnoxious to the charge by the Honorable Chancellor OF
Louisville who had previously said few words Of sub
seryency to the Delphc Oracle (of Ashland because
he had expressed desire TO hear what that great
should say before he adopted the sentiments put forth in
the resolutions and address Of tho committee. Mr. q
then desoanted at large and with great upon
the propositions (the Mexican propostons) which che
committees say they are willing to take as basis for
thenio work which he said that the proposition
Of Mexico would deprive Texas Of strip Of territory so
the boundary of the Rio Grande claimed by Texas
and proposed by Mr. Trist extended that river to the
ella, till you reach the Colorado, and down that river
to the Pacific Ocean-was one which the American GO
vernment sought to obtain ere were the two PROPOSE
TONS He not prepared he said to adopt the views
of the government but he would say that would
mand the of vast majority Of this nation
over the proposition Of the committee to take that pro-
posed by Mexico In conclusion he offered as q substi-
ute for the resolutions then before the meeting those OF
Henry Clay, as adopted at Lexington.
The CHAIR called on to read the Clay resolutions
Before the first one was read through,
MI GRAVES rose and said that he did not propose for
the adoption Of this meeting the first resolution Of Mr.
Clay but the six following ones
At the conclusion, Mssr BUTLER offered some resolu-
tons which he proposed as substitute, and addressed
the meeting at length In their support.
G. NJ THvRsToS appeared upon the stsnd with sno-
Their set of resolutions. Mr. I. read his resolutions
Several other sets OF resolutions offered.
Mr. NICHOLAS the Chancellor, mentioned above, hay
ing again spoken and alluded to gentleman who dared
not speak and act great public question till he
had his cue from the sage Of Ashland,
Mr. GsAvEs rose to reply, amid the hearty and long
continued cheers Of the house We shall not attempt to
follow this gentleman in his eloquent defence Of himself
against the imputa,ons cast upon him by the last
speaker of subserviency to Henry Clay He said he
called upon to decide which Of the two propositions
to choose tbs Sae of Ashsnds those Of the Chanc
lor Of Louisville help him to take the former He
was surprised at the utter ignorance shown by the
Chancellor as to bis resolutions. lie doubted IL he
the Chancellor, knew anything A. all Of the subject
upon which he based his resouons-for he says here
tonight, that the proposition Of through
Mr. 1rst will despoi Mexico OF onethrd Of her terrific
ry and two-hfths OF her population Now sir, said MIR
e., hold 10 my hand authentic document, showing
that the line proposed to be drawn by Mr. Trst, en-
braces territory Of 100000 square miles, Mexican
population OF about $4,000 Whereas, the entire popu-
aton Of that republic 100000 How absurd 1t for
gentleman to come upon this stand to enlighten an
audience upon subject on which he manifests such