The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-13

in If The American people owe to themselves
aud TO the cause o. to elect these
ddes worthy Of tie causeand God prosprs the right
Resolved That dsrcgarling past differences with sim
desire e bury cordially invite all democrats
to unite with patriotic zeal in supporting the good old
which We have been 50 long engaged together and we advise all
a and which will true de-
for the and believe that nothing
bar its STANDARD in the day vi battle
During the reading of the above resolutions
sundry sentiments which they expressed SEEM
ed to excite every now and then the more partcu-
lar appreciation OF the crowd below, especially the
expression of F" disappointed ambition" at men
ton of which the reader was arrested by the
loud cheers and shouts of the masses, with oft.
repeated EXPLANATIONS, of that's it, ''that's IT,
''good, good". Also, the expression, "for war IN
war; for peace in peace" met with great applause,
but more especially, the reference to the names OF
the nominees, Cass and Butler; these were greet
ed again and again., with loud and deatening
cheers and plaudits. The cries were now renewed
for Mr.. Allen; whereupon the chairman made way
for, and introduced Mr.. Benton to the meeting.
Mr. BENTON said-My friends and fellow c'tzens-We
come here according to request to address you this
occasion and We come with great pleasure must say,
speaking for mysef and also for all Of who have
accompanied General Cas- to this city that deeply
profoundly appreciate the houcr you have done
your invitation and the kindness, warmth and ardor
with which you have received US. loud cheers cry
Of three cheers for Tom Benton raised which
then loudly given by the whole assembled nultitude)
When the cheering ceased, Mr.. Benton continued: On
this interesting OCCASION when see before such
vast Notwithstanding what have seen, in
city like this the greatest in the world deem it
be a suitable opportunity for to express my pro-
found thanks to you all. and especially to give my
thanks to the public authorities of city, acting
you and your behalf for the noble in which
We have been received. (Renewed cheers) And now,
fellow citizens let say the object Of this meeting is
the ratification of the nominations made by the Bal
more Democratic Convention. | am free to confess,
that in convention whatever is perfect concord
and perfect unauimity possible aud attainable. Yet
1t essentially belongs to the character and working Of
q republican government, that soon as the event is
passed. and the momentary passion and excitement Of
disagreement cooled down. that all should yield when
passion subsidized and reason oxerts its nue upon
the mind to those wise and just considerations which
produce unanimity and harmony. II great State
made by the voice Of the people, and throw by her dis
seusion the election of President into the House Of
Representatives, stho effect would be greatly to be Ia
mened New York, above all the other States of the
Union, is interested to the election from being
thrown In to the House Of Represe where the
greatest and most powerful of States would be placed
par in its weight in the balance with the least and
youngest Of tho States How is this to be prevented
How is it to be effected that such State New York
shall not be balanced equally by younger and small
STATED This only to be done the present mode of
arrangement by meeting in convention to fix upon a
candidate lfthis mode is not adoptedfitis not made
efestual by acquiescence in the decisions Of such
convention-there Is no other alternative left but
giving up the election of President to the House of
and thus taking it out Of the hands
of the people Cheers and cries Of The nom nation
the nomination ny 1t is no dsparagement to the other
States say this for they do not aspire to the amb-
ton Of participating than their share
on and they ready to let each State act according
to the weight and of its people and population.
say it, therefore, without offence, New York has
interest to prevent smaller and younger State from
being made equal with herself in the balance in the
Presidential question She has, therefore, in order to
maintain her preponderance and greatness in the de-
cision of this question: interest in keeping the
ton out of the House Of Represe instead of
acting as to throw it into that precinct IL it
should to this alternative what would be the
sequence? Why the youngest of all the States-a small
and newborn State, Texas, young State cut by the
sword as it by the C9sarean operation out of the
bowels Of its mother and yet thriving and living and
doing well-this young State would, 10 such event
election Of the President to the great State of New
York Yes, this young child-just cut by the sword
her mother and herself doing well-for the DOCTORS
who have been bleeding her like many Sangredos ana
who hsvo taken away deal of blood, and not even
given her drop of warm water--these doctors have
pronounced (by the peace the mother to be WELL
aud restored, while the child too, is quite hearty
Mow say wo",a you nave tins young enid made
gigantic State of New York? loud cheers-the peo-
pie seemed to understand and greatly to RELISH the
fellow citizens, must prevent 1t (''We will wl'D At
present however and in the present mode, under the
constitution OF the election Of President the only
way prevent the dire result which have referred
to- ia the mode and usage in practice among us, of
making general preliminary choice Of candidates, by
means OF a convention. and then of adhering uni
tedly and faithfully, to the nomination 80 made
(Cheers). Until there shall be an amendment of
the constitution, no other method can be used or
resortcd to than this, to obtain . popular
didate, and 80 elect him by the people with
out recourse to the House of Representatives. 1t
is now nearly quarter Of century ago since /
frat brought forward q motion for the amendment of
the constitution in this particular, to effect that the
election should really be by the people and not by the
House Of Representatives and without the necessity
of tho Intervention Of any convention. II that
proposition had been adopted, and the amendment
which proposed had been made it would have done
he m IF
TONS and of tho fear Of election being taken from
the people and devolved upon the House of Repre-
people should vote by districts for such candidate as
they chose--that each district should count rs
ono vote Then II there was no election. the
two highest should be taken candidates,
and second election had between those two
candidates. Thus the candidates would be men Sc
lcctcd and polluted out by the people and cectually
elected by them The previous election would in such
u case be only nomination by the people of two
ddates, to be elected in the succeeding election. I'm
til this is done amendment made Of the const-
tuition, establishing this similar mode know
Of no other plan except tina. of convention. by
kept out of the House Of Representatives Such fell
low citizens is the necessity Of the and hence to
prevent such dire result, the imperative necessity
arises OF strictly following the nomn Of the
vention. loud cries Of Tho nomination ~ 4" Hur-
rah for the nomination ny Now, fellow citizens, /
must apologize for having consumed so much of your
men, that We ought to reflect twice before we act
sincerely hope the people of New York will do
People as well as individuals, ought to reflect twice In
ancient times the practice to take resolve nee
when they drunk and then when they were sober
(Tho TIL ssalians and other Grccian people as IL
is related by Herodotus accustomed in ancient
times always to get drunk in first celebrating upon
any great public measure. To this custom, no doubt,
Mr.. Benton referred. by the Reporter) But
drunk" is the wrong word now. avs we must not
use that word nowfor Father Mathew is coming over
Let us not mention it therefore. Ono thing however
is true, and that H. ought think twice. and think
WELL and think sobcrly daughter and chcers) five
have made resolve when the passions strong nd
In lnnl Is LAT III "a.
second thought We have heard Of the expression from
New York. would CONNIE nd it therefore your ear
consideration, take sober second thought Sober
second thoughts BEST and may my friends in New
York take and follow them. loud cheers followed
MIR Benton, ms he concluded and sat down.
Loud cries for Mr. Allen thcn from the multi
tude. The Chairman made way for MIR Allen at sight
Of whom, as he appeared, loud cheers arose
Mr.. ALLEN then came forward. and spoke as follows :
Friends and fellow citizens Ordcr order y II IL
manifestly impossible to address this immense assem-
bly, in the midst OF such gale of wind M this All