The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-01

Agrssaby to motto. pubiish-d In the papers of the
svoraos elevation OF Gen Zachary Taylor to the
Presidency Of the United States convened last evening
st the Commercial Exchange. St Charles street The
capacity OF the builllag though immense, found
Insufficient to contain the multitude which had
olod We will not attempt TO describe the srior and
Our limits viii admit Of liets than giving "a.
OF the Ocers Of meetus the committses and
the resolutions adopted would os gratifying e. give
sketch OF the speeches out this pleasure for want o.
room, IL drnied 10 Us.
The meeting WAS called to order by Col VIM. Christy
Col Msunseu White presided assisted oy about twenty
vice presidents ana secretaries
Col White, upon taking the chair, made few remarks
in explanation OF the object Of the nesting
committee appointed to draft and report resolu
Messrs VIM Christy, Ralph King and Bale Peytou
the mseting Of the convention on the AZ February
Ogden Esq wa: called for to address the meet
log and he responded in eloquent speech. Upon the
conclusion OF MIR. Osdens address, Prentiss, Esq
called for but he did not appear Jacob Barker
uext called, and he came forward ana addressed the
meeting Col Winthrop the next gentleman named
MS speaker but he failed TO respond Major Hunon
Of tue 10 drafG resolutions then appeared end
read in audible voice the following among others,
which unsnu,ously and enthusiastically adopted:
Resolved, That conadlng We do, Ia the wisdom jus
tice moderation and republican simplicity Of General
Taylor, illustrated by his whole fe and In his patr
otto devotion to his country, displayed IN many
patefelds, will approach him to ask for pledges
given most occasions BY politicians, but
tent to look upon the past sufficient guaranty for
his future conduct We wish to present him to the coun
pie, an not of . party.
Resolved That take pleasure In announcing to the
friends Of General Taylor all the republic, that
have the best assuring them that what
may General Taylor will not retire from the position in
relation to the Presidency in which tho people have
placed him.
Resolved That it Is the sense Of this meeting that the
refusal Of General Taylor to become the candidate OF
any particular party far from constituting just
ground OF complaint, should be considered evidence
Of his superior qualifications for the discharge Of the
duties Of President
Resolved, That in electng General Taylor to the Pre-
sidental chair in the administration Of pub
lie affairs strict observance of the constitution, and
the general principles of policy maintained by Washing
ton, jefferson and Madison
Resolved That the lofty patriotism, the sound judg
ment tho sterling integrity Of General Taylor and
especially the eminent services he has rendered the
try duripg the present With Mexico constitute the
surest guaranty that the future conduct of this
Will be safe in his hands and that treaty Of peace
receive his sanction that will compromit the honor and
interests Of our country.
Resolved, That our hearts are filed with joy and
pride at the hope Of seeing in the elevated place
filled By ilustrous " Arlington, q man who like
him. can know parry but his country be ruled by
motives but duty aud patriotism.
Col Battle Peyton then called out, and he enter
tanned the meeting In speech of length and of
ability snd eloqusnse g NJ T. Richardson, Esq sue
ceeded Colonel Peyton The speech Of this gentleman
was received with the warmest applause. MIR Howard
next spoke The speech Of this gentleman evnosd much
ability and great Zeal Judge Lacy and others we're
called for but they not appearing motion, the meet
Ing adjourned with three deafeuing cheers for General
Zschsry Taylor.