The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-01
The Great Union Meeting-stampsde among
the nuIlifiers-Good Beginning OF Great

The Great Union Meetimg-stampsd de among
the nuIlihers-Good Beginning OF q Great
Work.
From the enthusiastic spirit of PATRIOTISM love Of
the Union, and obedience to the laws which pre-
vailed at the great meeting at Castle Garden, we
anticipate the best results. 1t will be seen that
the meeting did not confne itself to abstract de-
slarations of opinions. mere string of abstrac-
lions would have been simply ridiculous. Some
thing more was wanted. Something better was
done.
We are upon the eve of our annual State cleo
ton, the important in the history of the State
for the result involves nothing short of the integ-
Tity of the Union. At such crisis, such meet
ing, without distinction of party means something
more than fine speeches, good letters, and empty
Qualification. 1t has a very significant meaning.
IL declares practical purpose on the part of our
constitution, Union and law abiding citizens and
plan Of operations by which it will be felt at the
ballot boxes.
The most striking expression of the meeting, was
Its reputation of w. II. Seward, and the abomi-
psbe doctrines of that sly and INSCRIPTIONS dema-
gogue. Next to this, was the endorsement of
Daniel Webster and Daniel s. Dickinson. From
the tenor of the resolutions, and the drift of the
speeches, the thousands of wings and democrats
present may be considered as absolving them
selves from party dictation and mere candidates
Of party caucuses, and declaring for Union men,
without regard to party, ia preference to party men
regardless of the Union. The meeting, therefore,
may be considered as the first important develope-
ment Of great Northern Union party. The re-
suits of the election will go far to determine the
necessity OF a permanent and extended organiza-
ton. If Hunt is defeated, in spite of the support
nj ha 81 fha H. IL
as great Union triumph, aad very largely resulting
from the movement at Castle Garden. II Hunt
is elected, with his approval of the Syracuse reso-
lulions, and his affiliations with Seward and the
nulfers, the necessity OF a wider organization in
defence Of the integrity Of the country will come
upon us. In any event, the meeting at Castle Gar
den will vindicate itself. IL relieves at once, the
sity OF New York, with its important commercial
relations all over the Union, from the suspicion Of
eoBnivance or sympathy with the detestable abo-
ionists and nullifers. The meeting was necessary
or that object alone; for the course Of the Iii
buas, the Sun, and the mIlk.and- water Sewardsm
Of the Copier, were calculated to mislead South
srn men into the mistaken belief that notification
s above the law in New York, as it appears TO b
in Boston. Our citizens have wiped out the sus-
pieon, and the law is maintained
The opinions and commentaries OF our city Jour
male, however, go to show that, notwithstanding
the overwhelming influence of law and union
among our citizens, there is good deal of dissa-
nsfaction and distrusi in certain quarters. The
Journal If Commerce, consistent and patriotic,
gives the meeting a cordial support. The chum Of
W. II. Seward-the military and diplomatic editor
Of the CCWt0-is bewildered, and dumb as an oys-
ter. lie is pledged TO 81 ward, he cannot come
down upon the merchants, and he has opinion
TO give. Like the donkey between two bun
dles Of hay, he Is puzzled how to eat both
at the same time, and touches neither. The
tnancers Ct the sun satisfy themselves with
loose ard would.be witty report. Some years
ago, they exhibited for sale a carcature of
Daniel O'Connell, which attracted an audience so
boisierous for repeal that George Washington
Dixon was put up TO make an explanation.
Gen Dixon explained that the picture was not in
tended to give offence to anybody; they only had
IL for sale Their misrepresentation Of the accept
snce Of Mr. Wehster's name Is certainly as cool a
specimen Of PlainfeId honesty as could be desired
the reception of Mr.. Webster's Letter being the
most enthusiastic feature Of the meeting. Our
philosopher Of the Tribune sees through the grind
stone. Greeley is keen sighted in the article Of
grind-stonts. il may be meal in the bottom Of the
tub but "csulion is the parent Of safety" and he
sheers of II lie gullras, to catch wing votes for
Seymour and Dickinson; and he appeals from the
city meeting to the freemen Of the oountry,"
where cotton lie not so stiff.
This Union meeting will mark an era in our his
tory. Il looks like the opening Of a new epoch
he beginning Of new organization Of parties
Throughout the country. II places Mr.. Webster
prominently forward, as the great champion Of the
Union men " the city, the State, and the nation.
IL full Of important suggestions 1t cannot fail to
lead to the most important RESULTS for, in the issue
now joined, our safety and prosperity. city-State
and Union-are alike involved. Success to the
glorious work.