The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-16

Lancaster
ha he Ia y and that II anybody should a man
riding such black horse, just stop him. And the
convention, at hapast one O'Clock in the morning,
Clny-Nhig Meeting In Jersey tity-Cnay and
Fillmore NOmina<ed.
In pursuance CT invitation to the democratic
gton Hall for the purpose of tanning
whig principles. and nominating candi lates of the
people, in opposition to the dctaticn of pitary avail
ability, and the nominations Of packed convention
of office holders and Office seekers very large num-
Der Of the soresaid democratic Clsy-whgs met toge-
After getting through tho usual prelaminaries the
meeting called to order by Mr. NVakeman, who
afterwards moved that committee of live be appoint
ed to draft resolutions, which done accordingly.
Willis HALL, Esq. Of New York, wf's called upon,
and after explaining the objects OF the meeting said
that he would forgive imeelf If he faltered in
the cause of Henry Clay. He would say in all calm
ness that our Cover insttu tons dear to all,
and no.one would stab it in vitGl part We the
first nstion that has proved the prctcabity of self
government in ga extended natioR- We have taught
the world that popular liberty mey be adopted by all
countries 1t sacrod trust committed to which
transmit to those that Will after us. 1t
Is principle Of popular government that candidates
shall give their views public questions Such the
practice in Rome, where candidates gave their views
orally the matters pertaining 60 their Offices The
practice exists in England where candidates
generally cateehised the general and intent
been identified wit party another Ithas been
the practice in the United States too from Washing
ton down to Polk, and candidate more fully
scd his views public questions than Mr. Madison.
II was not however necessary for Washington to be
criterion Of his views Mr. Hall then showed the
sity OF such practice in popular governments for
men who will carry out their principles If the prn-
cpes Of the candidate do not coincide with those
tn .ir principles II mans principles not known
what difference is there between voting for such one
would strike at the unin pillar of popular government
Yet the wings called upon in this election to do
They are asked to vote for General Taylor Who
although he says he is whg says also, he will not be
the exponent of whg principles. 1t is utterly imma-
teria therefore, whether he says he is whig not if
he VIII not carry out wbig principles. He says in
effect, the whole country must to him, aud not
he to the country. Is this the way for servant of
Of Henry Clay (great cheerng) this point. From
the commencement of his political life to the present
hour Henry Clay's sentiments have been known and
nothing would have been notifying to him than
to know that a man voted for him without knowing
his policy and views.
At this pe,nt there was a scene of great confusion
which lasted fer some time and which our reporter
will attempt q description Of
MAN AT THE BooR-What do you mean to say, sir!
addressing Mr. Hall)
Cries of Order order!n "Put him out, aout with
him" mo; hear him. Hear hm-let him speak.')
Nh. WAKEMAN-Is there any officer here? If there
is, hope he will take care of that man.
MAN. say, MIR. Speaker-C' Hustle him OUTS "Out
with himrO
MAN-Gentlemen l want to know--C'Bah bah!'
The PREsiDENr-Sr, if you a disorganizer, you |
had better retire. If you came here to
MAN say sir. Ia Is not So and-("Put HIM out,''
"Huste him OUTS 'I.et hear what he has to say''
Proceed" go on,' 'Speak on" 'Put him out!''
MAS-No man, sir, can put me out. Brute force |
can't put me out. c.Put him out" 'PHt him out-he |
is a locofoco!' "Out with him' We'll, why don't
you say what you have got to say?" "Put him out.-
by hundred voices)
Here one of the managers of the meeting rose, and
proposed that the man have liberty to speak. He
cannot interfere with the prospects of Henry Clay
(Cheers) 1t is the boast Of Clay men, that they let
every man be heard (Cries of Order, order for the
specify
MAN Gentlemen, am from the State of South
cries of Put him outi'D Sir wish to ask question;
but you want to put me down, God d-n you (Tre.
mendons upro.r) You can't do it. c'Put him OUTS
-Gentlemen, wish to speak. (Out with him
great scufhe which interrupted the proceedings for
several minutes) During the interim the friends Of
Henry Clay gave three hearty cheers for him. Peace
and order were finally restored. And
MIR HALL Observation-Disclosures, have said that
Mr.. Clay has on every measure expressed his senti-
cause he has been frank that he was not nomi-
mated. Will you, therefore, uproot the principle that
you @
not avow his views on the great that agtae
the country ? This Is sufficient reason why we
should not vote for General Taylor, but there is
another. General Taylor is opposed to the doctrine
of non extension of slavery. From all the evidence
Of free soil That is doctrine OF great importance
one which is instant and pressing and must be DIS
posed Of by the next administration forever II there
fore, the people opposed to the extension of
slavery is the time for them to act 1t is of no
has been born and brought up in slave State he is
.aruna The Tsne ~ ox nd res IN pre-
who oppose the Wimot proviso tell you that he Is
opposed to free soil. At the North you hear he is a
free soil man, and here we have too many dough-
faces who say he will carry out the policy Of free SOIL
They believe, however, without evidence:
Here there was . regular fight at the door between
some Taylor and Clay men, in which the man from
South Carolina figured very conspcuously. The con-
.cTeams cheers and desanees were Isev exenapSeS
MIR. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., listen to me for another
moment say the evidence is sufficient to show that
General Taylor is opposed to free soil The people Of
Charleston say they know he is with them and be ac-
cepts their nomination. (Put him out-out with him.
is question SO great as to swallow all Others, and
More confusion and another tussle at the door.
Bab!-bah! Three cheers for ass and Butler Three
more. for Henry Ciay-hvrrsb! Put him out. The
devil, he has got a party to back him. Hurfah-out
with him. Music-music. The music restores quiet.
IL stops, and IRE word Is given that the gentleman
from South Carolina is arrested
Mr.. HALL have endeayored to show why we
should not vote for General Taylor Now there any
us go for old leader Henry Clay whose principles
known and approved Of by twothirds Of the peo-
pie OF the United States.
demanded but Mr.. SMITH being introduced to the
meeting, the call was postponed to hear his remarks.
He said be would call the attention Of the disturb
ers Of the meeting to the constitution Of the United
states which guarantees to all the right of the peo
catG who would disturb q meeting of this kind, is
guilty Of moral treason TO his country, and ought to
he hung II there IL any man who attempts to disturb
inns mtoting while be speaking he will prove to him
by the constitution that he is traitor For his part
ht did not fear such men, for he around him
otheIs VINO are not prepared to desert the wing
banner He adverted to the obligations OF the wbig
party in reference to the nominations OF the Phila
delphia Convention. There are duties which the
nominee and bis party to each other Gen Taylor
must consent to be the representative Of the wbig
IDation? lie accepts the Nomination of squads OF
native Americans with gratitude in the choicest Ian
gusge which be or Gen. Bliss can msster Again he |
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