The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-28
TREMENDOUS WIG RATIFICATION MEETING
XHACl GAR EN-.
LAST EVENING.
The Ore a. Turn Out.
Sc. 81. 80.

Pursuant to public notice, a meeting was held,
last night, at Vauxha This CITY, for the purpose
of receiving the report of the whig delegates to the
convention at Utica ard Of rstifyiug the proceed
lngs and nominations Il the said conventional
At an early hour the crow de- began to assemble,
and when the doors we've opened, at about half-past
seven, tie numbers were great that the saloon
at vauxhall was found quite Incapable to hold
them. The gardens al vaushal and the spaces
around the building, were Fl led with people as well
rs the saloon.
In consequence of this, two distinct meetings
were held at the So me time within hearing of each
other, and such was the enthusiasm of the people
for the name and cause of General Taylor, that
the shouts Of the one meeting, comminging with
those OF the other. produced some confusion and
annoyance TO the speaker OF both.
In the saloon, the chief aud grand scene of the
meeting, the assemblage was called to order by
Philip Hone, Esq, whO, utter few bret and
animated remarks. concludes by nominating
Judge WILLIAM kent as Precedent.
The usual number VI gentlemen were appointed
Vice Presidents and Secretaries
MIR. PINKNEY then read tho meeting the following
That on the meeting OF the convention, every county
In the State found To he represented and all the
delegates were presept ory evidence of the
deep interest felt by the Wigs 1T the State in the sub
ject of the deliberations of chat body In the opinion
Of your delegates, rarely II ever has . convention
eembed, animated by more happy spirit Of harmony,
or inspired by q detsrmi nation to spa re
NO effort the of the great principles of
cause Personal feelings and reisrenoes were readily
eaor6ed for the common good and general welfare tho
choice Of the majority in the selection of candidates
was cheerfuly acquesced in with unanmity and .
degree of hearty good feeling alike honorable to the
character of the chosen and to the patriot
Ism Of the convention The candidate for the office of
Governor was taken from the city of New York; his
-n0v tnatin waa OAa0 n n
York and supported by The surages Of delegates from
all portions Of the State in manner which afforded
Individual was held, by wbig. from every section
and many various interests For the first
ors tn the OF Of
her citizens for the office Of Governor. By birth
Of one Of the forssther who by their
energy and industry laid the foundations OF this great
CONNIE rcal empre-of parentage houored by associa-
ton with revolutionary struggle he possesses in
his own character msnv OF those traits Of sterling
stesdiness in well doing which characterised the
Of early times in our history. He has been known
among from boy hood alike in good and bad fortune,
devoted and ta,thisi Wig In his position pre-
siding officer of the Senate, he won golden opinions
esteem and growing In the higher qualities Of states.
nanship until by the united voice Of the wings Of the
State he offered candid for the hrst honor in
the gift Of her citizens is therefore, with feelings
and pride, report to you the selection
by the State Convention cur candidate for Cover
NOR of our fellow citizen Hamilton Fish, with the firm
conviction that the city Of New York vil pledge and
Sys him vsts that win justify the conf dsncs of the
wings of the State in the choice they have made.
For the Office Of Lieute Governor the wings Of
the West presented thu Of George w. Patterson
OF Chautauque; and biz nomination tho first ballot
by the nventioD indication Of the strong hold
he possesses upon the nd affection Of the past
His legislative has given proof Of his ability
man. his contirteDcy MS why and we feel assured
that the West will emulate the East, in the seal and
enthusiasm with which ticket, composed of names SO
popular and acceptable, will be supported.
For the offices Of Canal Commissioner. and States
Prison IrspectOr, Charles Cook, OF Chemung, and
Alexander H. Wells We-tchester, respectively
nominated with the con victon that their selection
will secure the services of able and faithful public
wants In those importan aud responsible stations.
The State electoral t'ck~t nominated by the conven-
large Henry Ross OF Essex and John A. Collier of
Alksny is me in which the wings may repose unli-
mted confidence as co"possd OF sterling men OF un-
ton, who will vote for chary Taylor and Willard
Fillmore. the regular wbis candidates chosen by
national convention and supported by the free voice
of the wings of this State expressed in their State
with such names to inspire and lead us on in the
great political conflict now at hand with the unbro-
ken strength and und,m'n ned v'gor Of the great
whig party now concentrating In all its pristine
mower and marshang for the battle, 1t Is our plea
sure to report that the convention to which
delegates were animated with just confidence of the
victory unparalleled in the political annals Of orr
State.
Robt. s Collins, Sam'l IL. OeMott,
James f. Wood, Thos CARNEY,
Archibald Hail. w White
Washington Meeks, Charles F Osborne
Jas. Freedom, o. H. 5 DePay,
Jas. w. Berkman, Jos. C: Pinckney,
Abrn Van Orden James Brooks.
The report having been read, approved and
carried up animously.
Ind a LYNCH then came forward and offered the
following resolutions during the reading Of which he
was frequently interrupted by the expression OF ap
plause and satisfaction which they unequivocsly ex
Resolved, That the whig platform, upon which We
stand, is the old wing platform Of
Mana h;caJ M,
power with the array setwl OF one man. is tho VIII
s ra tire s % G'af's
q The currency the people god enough currency for tn:
ssOSSr "ae ys for hs 'sass Of
Wall street NOV in the ysus of the ,n Sub G
and safly thar there should the
wants Of tie people trust tr plank In the whs
ADEQUATE protection to the citizen,
labor from psuper labor AND from their i'll fed ILL
clac housed starving conf 'on-another paakn the wing
1h prudent efficient devclopement Of the and
capss Of the lakes ana arsors Of the
trade Of the West sug rs makes prosperous nall mil;
Of Trer Miss,.sirp he Missouri through ado
I that wing which We St, ,ss. a. v,,,
Resolve That we cannoi ara wi no., desert .ne oa wing
no Gaia plank or yellow plank shall be added
& By S
leave especially that which
timber TO ray the least =
ved That the wbs nmnaons made both In Philadel
pha entitled support aud hearty
supports that In ZACHARY TAYLOR for President and NIL
Fill for Vice President whie shall have abb
uusrous heads Of bc snail also have HAI
ST snd an" T
and the whole ticket ard tang hut the cke earnestly
commend TO wing support and whia enthusiasm
Resolved That Helr Clay in tia distinct and emphatic
nuncaon that bis sna not he used for
honor aud patriotism dearer him thai
ambition cvengesnd thai white his example admonshes al
deciion " the wha National
venon his self sacrificing act the moro endesrs him to on
hearte.
the crowd, during which General Leslie Coomba, o
Kentucky, arrived In the room, and, coming forward
was introd L ced by the chairman to the meeting
General CooMBs said, he regretted much that hi
friend, Mr. Hoffman, WAS not present he woul'
have preferred to have heard him preach tn
sermon, ard then he himself would have fol
lowed and have given the exhortation. Mr.
complained that he had been ovcr~orked II