Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02

was made at New York on Tuesday night, and Mill
tary Hall, in the Bowery, was crowded to overflow.
ing. The accounts given both in the Herald and
Courier represent it have been one of those strange
assemblages which can only be gathered together IN
tina: city. The disorderly elements of all parties
seemed TO be present, mixed with large majority,
no doubt, of peaceable and orderly citizens. VIM
Cost Johnson and Col. Baker addressed the meeting
The latter constantly interrupted in his remarks
by cries and ordinations of the most tumutuOus and
dIsorderly character. We give a specimen
Col. Baker said-ls there any thing done by Gen.
Taylor that conveys the impression that he is merely
rude soldier I! Now present this as
swer TO the objection which Of friends make
to General Taylor Those who make this objection
belong to the class who say, that they will not
go for Gen. Taylor, because he might in the end be
like Tyler. Now, there is no answer to be made to
this objection. The who reads General Taylor's
history from Palo Alto TO Buena Vista. and can't see
any difference between Taylor and Tyler-it Is imma-
terlal whom such man votes for
Voce-lf he is like Tyler, he is an honest man.
Col. Baker-What III ''Put him out! ~
Col. Baker-Whai's that you say Put that down.
Well, here is one person who calls John Tyler an
honest daughter from all parts of the house)
Voce-Tell why MIR. Clay can't be elected
Yes, tell US so.
Col. Baker-Well, Mr.. Clay did not get the vote of
New York at the last election. Suppose he could get
it now--take that for granted. hope. if he were
candidate that he would get it; but if he could get
New York, he can't get Tennessee. ("Never, new
cry There is not a member Of Congress from
Tennessee in his favor. But suppose he could get
both New York and Tennessee, what then
A Voice-Three cheers for Henry Clay, (Hurrah,
hurrah. hurr8h, and some hsses.)
Voice-Three cheers for General Taylor, (Hur-
RAIL- hurrah, hurrah.)
Col. Baker-But this is not the questionable ques-
ton for us decide is, whether there is not
thing in the course of public affairs in this country,
which calls for sensible and patriotic men to make our
Presidents available the baot-box by taking up
man with whom we sure to succeed, or leaving
aside all chances of success, to devote our
selves to a task which hitherto have been incapa-
bic Of achieving! And suppose we were defeated
what would we do. but raise up class of third or
fourth politicians in country, to be future
Presidents What will the Democratic convention do
in May
Voice hat is right!
Vnce-Noulnate Cass.
Col. Baker-What do you say! What has Gener-
al Cass done tell you what the Convention will do
they will do just they did before instead of Ia
king who would be first rate for any thing,
they will nominate some man like Mr. Polk, unknown
and unthought of and available enough to do any
thing. They will select such man.
Voce-But they can't elect him.
Col. Baker-1bey say they will prove it as they did
with MIR. Clay, and you will help to make another lit
tie President, such James K. Polk.
Voce-Three cheers for James K. Polk [hurrah
hurrah hurrah
Vece-Three more Hurrah hurrah hurrah
Terrible misunderstanding, capping hands, hiss
ing, &c.
Col. Baker-lf President Polk were here he would
be highly gratfed at this enthusiasm in his favor
he would be much obliged to you too for he is seldom
cheered.
Voice-Three cheers for our country right or wrong
Hurrah hurrah /! hurrah
Voice-Three cheers for Gen. TAYLOR lHurrah
hurrah !! hurrah
At this stage of the proceedings, the meeting was
very tumultuous, and one could tell of what par
ties il composed. Col. Baker continued stand,
ing, but 1t in vain that he attempted to continue
his remarks.
Here Is another scene.
VoIce-Where are Gen. TaylOrs opinions.
Col. Bakcr-They are in his heart. [''Good, good."]
Voice-We have no evidence of them; we have
nothing yet from him.
COL Baker (polning to the inscriptions on the walD
look at that and whether he has any opinions
al ask no favor and shrink from no responsibility"
Look there again; IF ever I'LL that office it must
be without" &c &c. These are his opinions.
Voice-They are not sufficient for the intelligent
people of the Unit d States. (Cries of ''turn him
out" "put him Out")
Col. Baker, can tell you another thing what Gen.
Taylor will not do: he won't whip the Mexicans in a
half dozen battles he won't whip them merely for the
name of it. He will not pretend that great is
going on, when the enemy is beaten. He will with
draw our troops, and keep as much territory us we
want He won't talk of territory, for the purpose of
elevating himself To power (Cheers.) These are
things which Gen. Taylor will not do.
Volce-Will he GO for bank what will he do
will he go for a tariff!
Col. Baker.-Gen. Taylor is in favor of promoting
American labor, because American labor is capital
but whether he is in favor of the tariff of 1912 the
tariff of 1916, questions 10 be determined by time
and circumstances. One thing, however, is certain.
that Mr.. Polk, by this war; has entaed debt on the
country that will put the tariff practically
Cries of "nO no, no."
Voce-Three cheers for Mr.. Polk. (Hurrah,
hurrah, hurrah.)
Voce-Threc cheers for Henry Clay. (Hur-
rah, hurrah, hurrah)
COL Boker-Some few months from this time, Gen.
Taylor will have been nominated by the convention
Ono, no." "Never" "Yes he will" "He will")
There will be enthusiastic feeling in his favor
throughout the country when the people come to
their sober second thoughts, they will be of one mind
You will all feel the glory of Palo Alto aud Reseca
de la Palma, Monterey and Buena Vista, and if shall
have the pleasure Of seeing of the faces now be-
fore me- then, hope 1t will be at meeting somewhat
more orderly than this and when return to my own
little sphere. shall do the best can to elect old
Zachary Taylor; know he will be President
Voice-Wi you be paid for it!
Voice-Wl you get Office in the custom house |!
Col. Baker.-Some person here thinks there is no
place like the custOm-hOuse, but can tell him it has
no charms for have filled some little Offices in
my time in the country; | have been Colonel of
Regiment in Mexico; | have been a member Of the
Legislature of my State; have been a representative
In Congress- don't wish for an office in the CUSTOM
house. but if did want it, should 90 for old lack
as the best chance TO get Having made these