Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-02
NEW YORK UNION MEETING,
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The great meeting OF the citizens Of New York was
held at Castle Garden on Monday night 1t is supposed
that about ten thousand persons were present. The
vast area below Says the Journal of Commerce. was
densely packed with persons standing, while the two
spacious ga eres, extending nearly around the building
were completely filled with occupants the most of
whom were seated. 1t was animating sight to be-
hold such an array ofwealth influence and talent
oled to do homage not to party, but to our
glorious Union The sentiment was so unanimous
noth Tor the Union, and Compromise for the sake of
the Union, that no counter manifestation worthy ofhe
name, was even attempted.
The meeting was called to order by Major General
SANFORD His Honor, the Mayor, presided. The
speakers were James de Peyster Ogden Nicholas Dean
Mr. Whiting, late Corporation Attorney, Joseph l..
White, and Major General Scott, u. S. A. The latter
was called up by the ncessant demands and cheers Of
the audience. Messrs. Whiting and White were the
only speakers who could make themselves generally
heard They were listened to with profound attention,
mingled with enthusiastic cheers
The Resolutions, unanimously adopted by the meet
ing, were as follows:
LIST. ResoIped, That the people of New DIRK, with
out distinction OF sect or party ardenty devoted to
the Union of these States asnext to our liberties the
most precious OF their Political Institutions; and having
never yet begun to calculate the value of this Union,
can contemplate no contingency in which its dissolution
would be otherwise than gigantic crime against the
Peace, Prosperity and Freedom OF country, and of
Mankind.
I'd. RESOLVED, That in the resolutions lately sub
mitted to the Senate of the United States by Mr. Clay,
looking to complete and final settlement of all ques
Slavery winch the feelings OF the
Northern and Southern sections OF our country have
been excited against each other joytuy recognize
the basis OF harmonious and brothery adjustment of
most dstractng and perious controversy and entrea
our fellow citizens OF all parties and sections, to study
those resolutions carefully, and in spirit OF devotion
to the Union and perpetuity OF this noble Contederacy
3D. ResolUed, That, in view of the above considera
tons, we accept the basis of compromise the pre-
amble and resolutions introduced by Mr. Clay into
the Senate OF the United States January 10Th, 1880
The following paragraph comprises the conclusion of
the remarks made by Of the Speakers, Joseph l..
White, Esq:
We will compromise while we may, and when COM
promise ceases to be a virtue, and our offices are
spurned, we will stand by the Union still. This is
the determination OF us Northern men. He for one,
was fixed with this determination he would teach
it to his children, and would die by it. 1t was to
preserve this Union that they had met, and no mat
ter what happened the Union should he preserved,
even at the sacrifice OF all else that we held dear
tie could not conclude without expressing the Joy
he felt on this occasion the resolutions which it
proposed to adopt were founded the resolutions
OF Henry Clay; but he trusted that appreciation OF
ours to that man for the services he bestowed the
country will disturb u.s. There man more at
tached to his fortunes than he (Mr. W. was, but
he did not here to do honor to him. He
came here to preserve that Union in which
invested all pride for the past, and our hope for
the future. Still, it for the Union he was bat
ting in that Senate, with three and ten his
head. And them like the stag at bay, in that Sen
ate he will stand until some teon hand strikes the
ground from under him, and his country follows him
to the tomb. But Notwithstanding whatever may be the
admiration OF the man, yet forgetting that admiration
we now cheer, let be three cheers for the Union
lie had already said that we must compromise while
compromise would be OF any avail and extend the hand
of friendship until discover that compromise will
produce good result. And after that only say,
men ofthe North will still live under glorious
flag. Andit compromise is not received, and all con-
cessions are exhausted, will find at least man
who will bear up that standard Our homage not due
to one man only, who rsked his popularity with his
constituents; there was first Whig second Free
Soer, and now Unlonst, to whom he stood up to pay
admiration. There were also Democrats, who, should
er to shoulder with Henry Clay, stood and have dared
raise their voices and say let what will come let it
be veal or woe, we still stand by the Union. And he
trusted thatevery would now forfeit his patty feel
lngs, and express their admiration and love Tor Lewis
Cass, Samuel Houston, Henry Clay and 1hos H. Ben
ton -Four congenial spirits, who will live for all
future time, in glorious Immortality, for their achieve
ments in defence of the Union.
General Scott was here called on anG rose amidst
long and continued cheers. He addressed the meeting
as follows:
Felow-ci citizens: Y our kind greeting fills me with
the deepest emotions. [ came here not expecting to
take than stand in OF the great hall
to witness the proceedings. Some kind friend disco
vered me below, or should not have stood in this
spcuous place. did not expect to have addressed one
word to this meeting. see before me much Of the
wealth, intelligence and responsibility OF this great city
assembled here tor the purpose OF supporting our great
Union; of that Union OF which am humble friend
and servant. cannot call myself a citizen OF the
North, South, West East. served the Union for
forty years, and feel myself citizen OF every part Of
it-and therefore friend to the Union; and know
ing that it in jeopardy, and that this meeting
here to promote harmony and preserve the Union,
therefore here and return you many thanks for
the kindness you have bestowed upon me.
am not an abolltlonlst nor an advocate OF slavery
come not here as Democrat or Wing; have had no |
party feeling in AZ years; but when the cry is that the
Union in DANGER and rally is called to support it,
would have been coward and recreant if | had not
also rallied OF whatever value may be the remainder
Of my life, and none value it than do,
would give it in support Of the Union hope that
will not live to disunion. Although | cannot call
myselia Samson, will be buried beneath its ruins.
am charmed with the good feeling and universal patro
tism which this meeting has exhibited; and God grant
tn at you may devise plan to save that Union
which we all in heart and soul, are much attached
The meeting then lourned, with three cheers for the
Union and Compromise.