New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-02-19


were .he-s in considerable force; but there were
vsrv few Of the more respectable and influential
bers Of The party in attendance TIE hall was indeed
full bu. large portion Of the audience were mere
lookers-on and many others had little sympathy with
the objects Of the wire pulers.
The meeting was called to order by Henry Arculsrius,
ESQ. who nominated Hon wx. 7. MCorS for Chair
man The nomination having been confirmed By the
meeting The Vice Chancellor stepped forward and said
in substance
F,lloE- C1-sns. ! meet you with pleasure, and.
thanking you for the honor conferred upon me shall
serve you the best Of my ability wish however 10
say the outset, tina, In the proceedings OF this meet
ina there shall be any censure express or implied OF
To-tiera Democracy or Of our Representatives in Con
gres for the noble stand taken By them against the
tension Of the curse Of Human Slavery over the terrific
y that may be acquired BY the War win MEXICO WASH
ny hands Of al responsibility
While the Chairman was thus defining bis position
the wirepullsrs around the platform looked fierce
tiger. and before the sentence finished his voice
drowned By the hdeous yells Of cspt Rynders and his
crew In the nd. Of the confusion csdsverous look.
ing Custom House ofcer rosred Out al the top Of his
voice Il move that George Douglass take the chair
Tbi. motion was seconded By number, but the effort to
disulsce the Vice Chancellor did not succeed. There
va. ery all round the platform that the Chsrmans
rauarks would DESTROY the iniaence Of the meeting and
Francis Cutting was put forward to neursize their
effect This be attempted to do in speech abusing Cal
boun and Webster and calling on the party 10 mark
and remember those who qualified their support Of the
War BIZ propositions respecting incidental matters Of DO
estic policy or the Cursed question Of Slavery. The
Chairman however did not seem At all frightened either
by the geniemans rhetoric or the applause il ELECTED
but smiled as bsniy If the remark had been intend
ed as panegyrc upon the soundness Of his Democracy
Mr. Cutting said be would rot have come forward but
for his intense love Of country. This feeling
strong in his bosom thst he was ready, If he could
thereby do any good 70 walk to Harlem barefoot He
vent for Decatar's doctrine, Our Country Right or
Wrong At this Capt Rynders and his tribe gave nine
cheers which grew fainter and fainter to the close.
Lorenzo B. Shepard then read the Address and Reso
lutions prepared Tor the occasion, in which those who
seek 10 embarrass the Administration By discussions
10 the origin Of the the manner In which II has
been conducted or respecting questions Of domestic
policy that oifh % b. c0usasrca ~ this tine
denounced as anti Republican in feeling and Tories At
heart The Custom House clique were very noisy in
their vociferstons Of applause while the address and
resolutions were being read. The question on their
adoption was Immediately put and carried.
After this the following Resolutions were offered
and read in the midst Of considerable confusion They
are exceedingly rich and bring to the proper test those
who signed the call for the meeting. Read them
Resolutions Of he Working Men FdUOriH4 NE rigorous
Prosecution Of ne HGr against MEXICO.
Rssolred, That W. look upon the present critical posi-
ton Of country with soTow and deep concern and
that in her present hour OF need ready to pro-
tect and defend her The crisis has arrived when
action thorough and immediate action Is mperativcly
demanded of every American citizen but most especial
y of those who have houses lands and property 10 pro-
tect
Resolrsd That as c0rkiHg men-as men who earn our
daily bread for ourselves ard iamiesby the Labor Of
our hands-we shall be compelled 10 leave families
in extreme want while more fortunate fellow ct
zens will be enabled 10 make ample provision for their
families during their absence yet as men who love
our country we willing waive this TO us) very
serious consideration. and make common cause with
them for the purpose Of bringing the War to speedy
and successful termination.
Res0lr6d, That while We. who have no stake in our
country except 10 preserve her honor unsuled thus
cheerfully volunteer our services, shall expect
prompt response from those who have rnterests-
who have houses, lands and merchandise TO protect
Res0rsd nersf0ye That We National keormers OF the
CITY of New-fork in view of country's imminent
peril feeling bound to make prompt answer to her cal
for aid do soemny pledge ourselves to raise and enroll
for active sCrrils la the against Mexico, egM nun
dred mn By the first day of April next provided that
those of our fellow citizens numbering frs HUNDRED and
eighty men who have signed the call Tor this meeting
will pledge themselves to enlist and unite win US IN
active seryice-to make common cause agaihitihe Mex
cans in striving 70 restore an honorable peace 10 our
distracted country.
Resolred That the Regiment 30 enrolled shall be EN-.
powered 10 select from among their numbers suitable
officers 10 lead them and the pay TO be equally divided
among officers and men.
RsOlrsd That becomes the imperative duty OF every
American citizen who raises his voice in favor Of
TO enroll hmseifn the ranks and become active de-
fender Of his cOun,Iys liberties therefore, honor and
patriotism urgently demand that those Of fellow cit
liens who have given their names advocates OF war
should Immediately unite with and repair speedily TO
the theatre Of action in Mexico.
Pssolred That constrained TO look with die
trust upon the actions and motives Of men who would
urge their felowmen 10 fight while they refuse 10 take
up arms themselves but desert their country Ia her
hours Of darkes, trial and danger.
We think full half the meeting favor Of adop
ting these resolutions but before any question could
be put on them. Capt Rynders seized and tore them
10 pieces The reading responded to by cries of
That's right That's the true doctrine Let the rich
men enlist &c &c There was great confusion and the
meeting seemed likely II this 10 break up in grand row.
However, partial order was restored. when
Mr. Bosworth came forward and made out and out
war hsrangue, which was responded TO in the ususl
fashion. While be speaking left the Hall but
we learn that there were some rich dongs afterwsrd
The regular meeting adjourned but Capt Rynders
and bis followers had not given vent even TO fraction
Of their patriotism and stayed 20 finish the proceed
ing their fashion. The scene is reported to
have been extremely rich, but we have no room Tor lar
Their particulars. 50
derive from this meeting more ridiculous farce We
MAYER saw PLAYED The Globe will doubtless do is best
TO give fictitious importance to its proceedings but Il
will be in vaiu. The great body Of our citizens OF All
parties applaud the noble stand taken by Members
of Congress and will give them hearty support
- Mrs PAULfSA WRIGHr OF Utica, c The Tribune
ediforay and with much eulog sm announces IL about
10 lecture Baltimore she has already done at other
places on Anatomy and Physiology. We live In queer
sge and great country Express
II Mrs WRIGHT had made her appearance before .
the public dGaseEse the Park Bowery as the
agent Of company OF patriots in petieoats to present
standard sword. gold ring to some valiant Rur
mel Gaping the Express would have recorded the 4
fact without sneer-perhsps have extoied her per
Torrance example of feminine grace and dignity
but that Woman should attempt I'm obedience to de-
ceased husbands dying request to enghen her own
subject Of the highest importance TO their own wei
fare and that Of the race, how vulgar how shocking
WIN not old granny send the Express her smell
ing bottle Quick, before it fainis
New-York Town Elections.
ULSTER CO-C0nPl9s
UklSs. SRpTr1sors. L0c0s.