The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-16
THE PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST.
The Wool Meeting In Troy.

streets, playing popular airs, and fually took up
their position in the meeting, and furnished excel
with painting q General Wool mounted on his
charger, and other devices, among other things,
proclaimed General Wool the peoples candidate
| for President.
AT the appointed hour, the meeting was organ
lied by calling Mayor Warren to the chair. John
Raymond, Esq, named five gentlemen as vice pre-
sidents, who were voted in by the meeting. Ga
ton Of John A. Willard, three secretaries we're also
Hon. DAVID BUEL, one of the vicepresidents,
then proceeded to address the meeting, He stated
the objects Of the meeting to be to bring orward
the name Of General Wool as candidate for the
Presidency. Among the considerations which In
duced him with Others to support General W.,
was the fact that General w. had been a democrat
from his infancy. General W., he believed, had
always entertained democratic sentim snts and he
knew that General w. had always supported de-
mocratic candidates and democratic tickets up to
the time when General Jackson Was elected, and
that he voted and cordially supported that dis
tinguished hero. Since that time, General Woops
duties had called him elsewhere, and he had not
heen 20 familiar personally with his position This
movement had been styled unusual and against de-
mocratic precedent. 1t was spontaneous, and there
fore de mOcratc. II was one of the modes, and net
an unusual one, of presenting name for public
support. No man has been more jealous to pro-
Ote, more deeply interested in the interests Of
Troy, than General Wool, and no man deserved
better at the hands Of this community.
Judge b. then ably and eloquently reviewed and
repeated the various eminent services which Gen..
Wool had rendered to his country, and recounted
the manre CT in which the government and the
icountry bad ackn owedged and appreciated these
Important services.
At the conclusion of Judge BIS remarks, which
we're well received, the audience spplauded, and
the band struck up "Hail to the Chief"
Gen. VIELE moved the appointment of a commit
tee Of eight resolutions, and such committee was
appointed by the Chair.
During the absence of the committee, John Ray
end add aA ftn 10 ra
were well received by the audience, and we're quite
forcible and able.
Music by the Band.
The Committee on Resolutions then reported,
through their chairman, Gen. Viele, the follow
ing H., ,.,,.,...
BE- the imperative duty as we'll as inestinaoe privilege
bes freely and fearlessy discuss all matters affecting
the public weal or pertaining to the administration OF
their common government and VIII ereas We prefer that
candidates fer popular suffrage should be brought for
ward by the people in theiI sovereignty rather than
dictated to them by combinations Of men occupying
high places and ofcia stations and whereas the time
Is fast apprc aching when it will devove upon the people
to act in their sovereign capacity in the selection OF
that agent whs to them in the most respon-
sble and exalted staten in ther gift, not in the
world. Therefore,
constitutions both State and national and 10 the indie
pendent sovereignty OF the States in our confedeacy in
all their reserved rights We hold to be the duty OF
both citizen and government TO guard with untiring
vigilance all encIoachments of the national government
upon rights OF the States the liberty OF
speech the freedom Of the pref and the to wor
ship unalded, unmoiested. ard unrestrained BY any
except the power Of intellect and conscience We hold
the money and treasury of the people should re-
main ss now established independent OF all control
cept of that Of the people through their government No
distribution Of the public lands among the states-no
nopoly thereof Land specustors but distribution
in sma parcels to the pioneers In civilization and i'm
provement-the actual settlers Equal taxation and no
public debt--sn economical administration, with an
army navy sufficient only to protect and defend by
the aid Of and in conjunction with well regulated
miiiiis, our commerce, and our country we would
most relgiously nculcate peace with al mankind, so
loI 1t be maintained without sacrifice Of ma
toIsl character and honor. Above all, We hold our
selves under imperative obligations TO guard with eter
nal vigilance and protect with whole strength that
fabric Of political tecuIity and wisdom-that magnificent
pyramid Of our greatness and y n our
ofthe American States In view Of this, We hold all
questions Of geographical siylsion-of varied and Goa.
icting interssas subble before the fire or chat be
fore the wind Pslsied be that and speechess be
that tongue which shall b. raised for its dissolution
Of the great cardinal principles Of democracy 1852 the
electors of this district without presumins to dictate
most retp.etfslly suggest Tor oonnder.aon 70 .ne
with regard to the general and fundamental principles
which should prevail in the administration Of their CON-
government ar beg leave TO propose name, TO be
supported As their standard bearer the coming
psicu; which in their Judgment, has the great
est claim upon popular gratitude and support-a name
combining elements Of great strength, and which, II
fairly prefentsd to the American people, viii be most
likely to be suceessfulIa name, around which al the
nober and patriotic feelings gather name az once
associated with services the most important and vaua
bs-a that has bravsd the pers Of war and pest
noble daring has for itsef reuown imperishabie
ana glorious ard that that Of our distinguishing
| fellow citizen. Maj Gen John y. Wool
Resolved, That the highest honors are and msed OF
praise 10 due to this patriot and worn soldier who
for nearly forty has been In the service ohs coun
| try, during which time he has discharged many
important trusts Of . civic we'll ~ military cha
racter. with signal ability and success For his chi
varic conduct at the battle Of Queenstown, taking
possession Of that formidable poeon against vastly
superior Brish force-for his bravery bis cool cour-
age and gallant intrepdity-in driving back the British
Invaders Of our soil at Pttsburg-for his valor and i'm
domable energy In organizing with unprecedented ce
lerty twelve thousand volunteers in 1876 and In per
foiming march, unparalleled In the annals OF war Of
nine hundred miles, through enemys country, con-
cilisting the inhabitants without firing gun or losing
s,curir for countrys arms early triumph,
which broke the Mexican power and opened the way
easy conquest; and Tor his ability and military service
az pnisg inc raw yonn',ers ana n sns ,s
for his CALAMITY and emiDen, prowess M displayed on
that glorious field His numerous reports to the gov
eminent Whine Inspector General OF the army give ev
dence q enlarged and comprehensive views; and Of
staesnan.bke qualities Of the profoundest character
His conduct in dcharging the highly delicate duty Of
well as military commander OF the extensive Mexican
sagacity and administrative talents Of the highest or.
der We therefore respectfully present his high ehars
ter aud sswe believe paramount claims 70 the candid
and dispasenate consideration Of the American people
We believe he would make good standard bearer for
the united demecrscy the party Of freedom and o. pro
Cress. with whom IL believed, could In l5bl TIL
umphantly march to victory.
Resolved, That We deeply sympathise With the down
trodden and oppressed throughout the world but par
4 i'll f.i.d Hungary The noble Kossuth Is nov 10 our
land and trust he will receive such eourasement,
to rettore him and his unhappy country TO their b ood
bought and God granted rights-ss sh all comfort with
the true mission, constitutional power and sound policy
! Ct cur republic.
After the reading OF the resolutions, Cen VIELE
| remarked SUBSTANTIALLY
That in reporting them he felt fully assured that
The committee had anticipated the feelings Of this
great meeting. Since his connection with politics
be sd never seen convened in this country meet
| ing comb nirg larger amount Of intelligence and
| worth than that he had the honor TO address: lie
felt deep ply the importance and responsibility OF this
movement He knew full well that the PRESIDENCY OF
the nitsd states the most exalted and responsible
citation on caro-, and he fully appreciated the expe
riepce srd wisdom required for an honorable dis.
charge Of its duties. In view ofthis, he FELT assured
the candidate proposed. came up 20 the standard
OF Lcaaraon=s. Canahle and henest - 10 proof Of