The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13
Young Mems Democratic General Comm lite

Young Mems Democratic General Commit ittec.
THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION AND THE CANAL
ENLARGEMENT.
The Young Mems Democratic Republican General
Committee held their regular meeting at Tammany Hall
last night, John Wheeler the President in the Chair
There large number of delegates present and much
spirit manifested.
The accompanying preamble and resolutions were
adopted by accamation much feeling being manifested
that any members of Congress from this city and county
should presume to represent that their constituents
in favor Of any for the Presidency but Lewis
Cass
Whereas 1t has become fashionable political disease,
among certain members Of Congress- to presume TO re-
present the political and personal bias OF the people OF tho
district from which they have been chosen, upon the
subject candidates for the Presidency and to spend
their time in President making, which should be de-
oted improving and perectipg the laws therefore,
Resolved, That this committee speaking for tho young
democracy Of the city Of New York respectfully suggest
10 such members may be affected with the disease
above alluded to that the people have neither directly
indirectly authorized them to speak to matters their
behalf which purely political and not included in the
clearly defined duties Of member Of the American
Congress.
The following preamble and resolution were also
Whereas General Cass is the choice for President Of
the United States OF the Young Mems Democratic Gene
al Committee of the city and county of New York, as
heretofore expressed by resolution therefore
Resolved That the members Of this committee attend
in body the convention to be held Baltimore juno
next for the purpose OF sustaining their choice for chief
magistrate.
The following were appointed committee to make
rangements.IudRc French, A. T. Gallagher, John Green
A. l.. McMahon, and Mr.. Vaughan.
Captain William L. Castle has already received an in
tmation to be in readiness with his big gun for Balt
more and magnificent flag; the gun to be fired only
condition of Cass getting the nomination captain
Castle always goes with the delegates TO the Monumental
City these occasions This committee are most en-
thusatc in favor of Cass aud they are quite confident
Of his success
The recent decision Of the Court Of Appeals in refer
cncc to the unconstitutionay Of the canal law and
lettings rave rise resolutions and animated dis
custom in the course of which Judge French made
able speech in which he vindcatcd the democratic
party nom the charges made by the whg press, of
their being unfay to the canal enlargement Great
enthusiasm prevailed. The following preamble and rcso
litions were adopted
whereas by arcoent decision Of the Court of Appeals
Of the State OF New York the law usually known as the
Canal Enlargement act has been pronounced uncon-
sutonal am void; and. whereas, believe that the
interests of the people this State demand the speedy
enlargement of the canals, provided the same shall be
done with due re ard to the requirements of the const
tuition proper economy fairness in the manage
Insnt tbcrcof---thercfore,
Resolved That in vcx Of the said decision, and Of the
effects thereof upon the interests of this city and State
we most fully urge upon the Governor the propr
oty of forthwith conycnng the Legislature for the pur-
pose Of considering nd adopting such law may
a 20 b. submitted 70 the people at tha next ge-
~. ,iecton. ~ required by tho constitution
7his tbe countee ca 'nlste, VIA rot eoyerao HINT