The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-14
WASHINGTON, June Il, 1873.

Wig Ratycation Meeting - Enthusiasm - The
Waigguyof Old Zzct Ehdorsed-Mr. Thompson
Of Indiana, Dir. Duer, Mr. Mwshead, Mr.. Crit
tendea, 9-c-Jraat Mr.. Clay ,cM do
Ihls evening, at ha-past eight o'clock between
three and four thousand persons assembled on the
Louisiana avenue side of the City Hail. The hall
nag staff had It's streamer floating inscribed upon
II Taylor and Fillmore The moon shone with
clearness from an unclouded sky, and the weather
was delightful.
JOSEPH H. BRADLEY, Esq, called the meeting to
order He said that he again prepared to do battle
In the glorious cause Of the Constitution and the
country ana would devote all his vgor to accomplish
the success OF the nominees This gentleman is fa-
vorite with the wings and is much respected by all
conditions. What he said received with three
cheers. At his instance
Roger c. Weghtman, Esq, appointed chairman
and there Vice President every State in the
Union and one for the District Of Columbia Four or
i've secreteres were desig mated.
Some rude fellow with his face nearly covered with
hair who stood upon the steps in front of the stand
bawled out in a hait-drunkeu tone "A v stands for
1--WE dollars gentlemen This itimed remark elici-
ted cries of Turn him out,r come down the steps"
I'VE didn't know there was such nkey among usr
"Turn him outn "Take off your whiskers a nv how
Ea, ha ha
Music from the banl struck up "IIa to the chief"
ana 'kally. Wings Rally. Whigsn This latter air was
the favorite Of the district during the campaign Of
1st+ and nov was revived with additional delight
Hurrah. hurrah! hurrah.
a committee OF fourteen appointed to draft
resolutions 1t was not long before a was reported
praisng Henry Clay, and eulogizips Gen. Taylor and
Willard Fillmore.
Music from band heard afar of-the wings of
the first, second and third wards their way to
the OF attraction They soon arrived nd took
position in the enclosure.
Mr.. THOMPSON. of Indiana member Of the House
OF Representatives took the stand amid shouts, and
said that he had been selected 10 the ball.
he came from the battle field of Fort Harrison. which
was three miles from his door! lie had prefer
for in1iv nt..r
received the nomination of the convention (Hurrah
hurrah) but now TINT the nation was made
Cancellation and union. (Hurrah-. that's the
TAX NO man would more cheerfully buckle
on his srmor than he. He had fought under the
that Mr. Clay would rather be right than the Presi-
dent" {. That's the talk you're right" Hurrsh
for Ciaynl But, gentlemen, we have powerful and
respectable party to contend with. have doubt
they are as 1nest as in thinking that their
is that Of the country They have pre- as
their candidate gentleman in the relations Of life no.
norabe and we have nothing to say against him per-
sonaly IL becomes us, however to oppose the prin.
cpes OF the progressive democracy who would wreck
all that we hold deer. Hurrah hurrah 4 We have
no chid's play in this contest. We shall succeed
have not the slightest doubt but that shall
WHAT have we seen reckless spirit, of
rand lives of brethren have been sacri.
feed, millions upon millions of dollars spent with
still rayng for enlarged limits and claiming that Gu
ba and fucatsn shall be ours. rHurrah hurrah
hurrah j N that party shall be successful the
will be, " Cass, Butler Yucatan aud Cuba :" We be-
eve it to be the duty OF the people take care of the
government at home. lHurrahs Let here re-
solve that we, like the glorious old soldier, whom
have selected as standard bearer, will
render l~No, never hurrah hurrah j what
deep regret that injustice has done to Henry
Clay by the nomination of Gen Taylor! lila ha j.
They say Whist ptyit is he can't be the representa-
tive Of great party. ia ha! hal They say that Gen
Taylor has no principles ['They lie The bank the
tariff all dwnd die into nsgnifcsnce when compared to
inn IN fha Nr..T
1t does "hes right" 'burrah for Cassn HESS p
Turn him out."I The man who occupies the white
House up there, wields more power by executive pa
tronage than any king who sits on throne Ills
friends in the House Of the Senate
stand ready to register his edicts There is a wide
difference between the .wo ndidates l'What is it7'
General Taylor says will abide by the will de-
cision of the people General Cass says will abide by
the declaration Of the Baltimore Convention
l"Where did you hear that at ?" Another voice.
Put him out" "Silepce" Shut up.''l am not afraid
10 trust General Taylor. He is honest simple
plain transformations man; ("That he is, hurrahy
And would rather trust to common sense lahorng
man IL he honest thar 70 the most accompljshed
and well educated deInagogue OIurrahD We have
selected man Of the people but the democrats have
made their choice from among those who have held Of
nee all Their lives. General Taylor IL n good enough
whtg for me. CSC 1t was said Of Tyler') On the 4th
OF March next he on the Old Whitley will come to the
the result. lie has never been whipped and he never
will be daughter and hurrahs) Willard Fillmore
have long known as gentleman. the maker Of his owl
fortunes and have always regarded him as sut.bla
candidate for the Vice Presidency. tlIurrah GLOW
viii INDIANA voter! Indiana Will give her electoral
vote for Old Zack (iurrah! hurrshl hurraaD 1.-THE
democrats carry the state they fight man TO man
and ht TO hit My district win give twelve hundred
whig majority, and will not take one less. ('Thats
enough"D
Mr. Thompson recounted several scenes in the life
Of Old Zach. and spoke about old oopstitu.
emit who was shut up with the soldier In Fort Har-
rison, and who will eloctioneer with right good will for
him His remarks were frequently interrupted by mp
plause aud laughter
The boys that class so indispensable in public ga
.oerng, were meantime busy In collecting tar barrels
In The course of half hour they erected pile
time - ~ PNf''
ne hand again dechted the wings with the favortc
Mr. DUB, ~ New York could not believe that thor, on
there wer" little spots Of disaGcc.ion in New York
ONO ana Massachusetts. the cold shoulder Of the !
wings VIII be turned to old Zac especially when they
should hear the democrats hurrahing FOR Cass Cuba
and jamaica. g. No non win they do it, GtSo'
noO General Cass can't say that he asks no favors
and shrnks from responsibility o. He can't " |
Who can say II cold Jack" "Hurrah for TIA ylor Il
why we can hardly get General Taylor TO consent "a
take ohlcc General Coss asks for H. This Ia tho dif
ference between the two In France General Cass
was good friend OF Louis Philippe Then he was for
ne King and against the blouscs Now he IL for the