Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-25
Immense Meeting in Newly ork of the Friends
Of clay

Immense Meeting in Newly OIk OF the Frlenus
of Mr.. Clay.
The Wings of New York, to the number of
from SEVEN to TEN THOUSAND. assembled at Gas
tie Garden on Thursday evening of last week,
TO express their views in regard 10 the nomlna-
ton of HENRY CLAY. The ~ V Express
says
This was undoubtedly the most numerous meeting
.LIJ i, am b,,;li,,s. :, rLri-,onI,tu aud while
rs Whole proccedings from be ginning to end were dis
tlngushcd for order and harmony, We have rarely if
ever witnessed enthusiastic gathering OF the poo
pie.
The Tribune, in speaking of this prodigious
gathering says:
The mirhtcst assrmblarr Of American Frecmcn
ever convened under root on this Continent gather
ed last evening Castle Garden to renew their at
tcstations OF love for and confidence in Henry CLAY,
and to give emphasis to their ardent desire that he
should he the Nhig candidate for next President. In
convenient as is the location, the Committee oi Ar
Engagements were determined Tor Ia have meet
ing where all who came could iind standing room. and
the event proved the wisdom ct their choice. Although
we saddened at midday by the receipt Of advccs
from Washington that, owing 10 the unexpected vote
of the House to take Yesterday the question on the
Loan bill Involving that OF the authorization OF more
Treasury Notes. our friends in Congress who had
promised to be with us would be- competed to dsap
puint u.s. the dispersion O the threatening clouds
of the morning some countcrpuise To this mlsor
tune, and as The evening came on brightly and mildly,
the Wing Masses ot our City poured IN unbroi.cn
column across the Battery aud bridge 10 the Garden.
Aud still they gathered in secmngy endless process
slon, until the vast area OF tn" Garden and the magd-
ficent amphhratcr surrounding it were nearly filed
with the mpuring People We are assured ir@m nc-
tnnl computation, that the Garden viii hold Fifteen
Thousand Persons, and If 50 not less that Ten
THOUSAND were present AT oi,c last evening" and
many more during the course OF the meeting. Most
certainly, there * no Other Mas awe, 40 matter oi
Wn1t who's could have E1ll"lpU any,
thing like such host OF tn. Frecnen OF New Iok
did the name oi Henry tLhI.
The following is among the resolutions adopt
ed:
Resolved, That while Henry Clay is cmphniically
our choice for mex, President believe he is OF II
majority OF the people OF the Union, and to
10 all in our power 10 secure his nomination, we yet
avow our unequivoCa Intention to await and be gov
erped by the choice OF the Wing National Convention;
ind ask, in common justice That the friends OF other
Wing candidates shall meet US III Il kindred spirit
We subon notice Of a few indications of
popular sentiment in regard to the next Prcs.
dency:
In General Committee Of Democratic Viii.
Young Men, in the City Of New York, on the
10th inst, the following resolutions were unan-
;mously adopted
Resolred That while all ADM, the necessity OF
thorough and immediate organization none should de-
n.y. that, army, i'll the hour OF preparation, per-
forms its first duty in the selection of General the
Wing hosts mars mailing Tor a moral conflict, owe ii
their cause, to lose no time in uniting upon Lea.
der, the magic OF whose name may call them onward
10 resoute and undivided effort.
Resolved, That in choosing such leader ne should
Re to established principles, did we not demand
a primary and Indispensable qnallhcaton. sound
and long tried craftsmanship, with the possession and
avowal OF well defined opinions that 10 this should
be added, vigorous intellect to enforce them, an ar
/ intel
with character and history that can awaken
spect, interest and admiration.
Resolved, Tha, in one pure patriot the number Of
whose friends is only surpassed hv the ardor their
attachment, we behold n splendid concentration Of
these requisites The mali gnant breath OF SANDER,
never aimed at the majesty OF hs nind can but mo-
mentariy faint the public belief IN the mora honesty,
tue generous magnauimity, the sell sacrificing devo-
ton and the icryid patriotism, OF his exalted spirit
In every period OF his brilliant and benIIicent career,
there is food for the thoughtful study OF the scholar and
the loud plaudit OF the million Born within few
months OF the birthday OF American Independence
nurtured with her amid the commissions OF the Rev
elu,on," he AT first, as simple Mil Boy IN Virginia
wins our love by devotion 10 a widowed mother, yet
soon, as a phanthrops, by noble efforts for Emanci-
patton in his adopted home, Kentucky. The brilliant
orator, the peerless satcsman the mastery diploma
st, his influence has ever been welded IN behalf OF
s country and his countrymen, OF Truth, Justice ana
ight,-uuconhucd by sectional limits aud unboundcd
y the Upon its waters, the sailor has felt the
'rsu,s OF his effective cloqucnce Beyond them, the
trends oil rcCdoi tllrOnnnOut Inc world, nave hc'
knowlcjgcd their obllgaons. In classic Greece, his
words have impaired lie to the iainting votaric
Liberty and in the struggles OF the South Amer
Republics, read AT the head oi the armies OF Bo
IIsar, they have echoed from rank to rank
Commanding, aiding animating all,
Where foe was seen 10 press, or friend TO fall
Often personally defeated his career has been tr
umphant, and many are his victories, achieved tor In
Union. Having repeatedly prcscfvediis harmony AM
ryen its existence, when Faction threatened TO dcs
troy,he still Struggled to nalutun lis prosperity am
rs fame by wise protection Of IL industry prope
management OF lis resources, the prosecution OF inter
nal improvements and the encouragement OF Educa
non. Though ever prepared To defend the honor q
MS country, even al the hazard OF war, he has we
won the title of the Great Paclfcator.' has sougi
10 shape public policy IN accordance with justice an
beray, and has opposed, 10 the lust at conquest an
the thirst for dominion, the counscs Of wisdom and
patriotism
Resolved, That in addition to the glory OF his pa
lie, which Of itself would justify confidence oil sue
cess have uunistakable evidences OF his popular
~, evinced in the disastrous contest OF Sil, whe
nganr, stupcndOus q combination, he not on
tarely failed o triumph, but also proved stronger tina
his party. We have too, the potent aid oil an increa
iug conviction, that the decision OF TINT year III
GRAVITY wrong, with general aud generous interest
~ mighty victim OF INJUSTICE. With these facts b.
us,ii well the dictate OF cXpedleucy the d.
nand Of principle that an opportunity should be give
ipr the direct reversal OF that decision.
Resolved That imbued with these sentiments v
remember with pride and pleasure the early action
,nis body in favor Of the great Kenuckan, and a
confident that we truly represent the Wing Youi
Alen Of New York, when we again presen, to ii
People OF the Union, first and only choice
i'rrsident, the long honored and iIluslrious name
HENRY CLAY,
Resolved, That these resolutions, duly authentic
ted, be published IN the Wing papers.
JAMES T. VI. BlEAKLEY, Chnirman
William i Van Co1t Vice Chairman
John W. Thome, '"' Ni'a'iHah'
E (, pS!p #. s i,q'h; Secretaries
The Wing General Committee in the City
New York have declared, by vote of abe
FRENZY 10 one, the preference of the Wings
that City for liESgY CLAY as the Wing can
date for President. The following are the p
nmble and Resolutions as adopted by accan
lion -
Whereas, HENRY CLAY of Kentucky now is, as
long has been, emphacaly the first choice OF
Wings OF this city for President, as we believe h,
likewise of the Wings OF our State and OF the tul'
And Whereas the events oi the last three years III
gwen the County strong practical reasons to Ian
that he was not elected III 1874: And whereas,
Clay is unchanged in principle and character, uns
passed in services and worth our leader IN ~
our leader and champion stIll-bcsl known n
warmly loved, and most thoroughly conhdcd IN OF
living Wings: Therefore
Resolved, That this Committee cherish the 50
,selIns. Tor Henry Clay that have been manifested