The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-17

to make a tptech which would have some prrtcuec
odgnty; speech which woad carry with il sosne-
thing q instruction and entertainment to audience:
aspech which would manifcstiy give evidence Of
that: speech which would reflect come credit on myself
! cannot aow myself my friends, under ths cirrum-
aLccs and after the eloquent and beautiful speech you
baye had rt M Gov Jones. TO address you in a manner
which would not be at all satisfactory either TO
you TO myself hope, therefore, YOU will
excufe with the single remark that think
that the Gov, rnur has accomplished all he could have
achieved Loud cheers II is impossible, under any
Circumstances. that anything could DO added that
pesk % increase its force and weight with this meeting
think It is saisfactory to every true whg within thu
that common scnse teaches that the saddle should
be put on tho swsst horse. cloud cheers and laugh
ter hese are all the remarks have to make Loud
cheers)
Mr. Acknowledgements has this night performed III
highest and nohctt purpose beg to propose the fo,
lowing resolutions. 1hcse resolutions are ninced
low lie then proceeded to read the resolutions and
upon coming to the name Of Mr.. Fillmore. tremendous
ard repeated cheers given, mingled with misses.
Then followed three cheers for General Scott which
again and again repeated and faint cheers Mr.
W.bter and series Of groaus and Kisses for Mr. Fill
Some Of the partiyans of General Scott displayed
considerable excitement; and, in instance jealous
advocate dsordeIy that he attempted to DO
The PHnsIprsl who had much difficulty in keeping his
place begged for order but his entreates entirely
disrgardcd.
A gentleman whose VIC were informed was spen-
amidst the confusion which prevailed made his way
to the platform in most excited state, and assuming
resoue attitude saidI move that those reso utions by
laid upon the table loud cheers and hisscs) This
having been seconded the President then put the ques
ton to the meeting. and upon asking for tho ayes"
tremendous affirmative shout was received and upon
calling for the noes similar negative shout given.
80 that was rendered quite impossible to ascertain the
exact amount Of feeling upon the subject Some cried
out that the motion was ost others that it carried
AID great confusion prevailed.
Mr. MATHER.-I and my resolutions entirely in the
hands of the meeting aud If it is their wish will with
raw both (Cheers, Misses and confusion and tremen
Mr.. JONES at this moment mounted tho chairman's
able and assuming soothing attitude, said Hear me
or single moment, gentlemen (Confusion) Hear me
laticnty. Qiisses) did not expect when came hero
that there would be any demonstration in favor of any
body tHcar hear and uproar Pray listen pa
have SEEN gentlemen, many frocs OF this kind before
Cloud laughter and uproar) II can get you to hear
nousiy as we can just keep cool and quiet and act
with forbearance and kindness This just the
of feeling that have before see distinctly how
the matter stands; and you will do good to anybody
but great deal Of harm to your party cloud cries of
hear" hearty Keep cool and quiet. (Laughter)
men with cool minds and strength. Say to your
brother, Well am for SO and So and am going to lick
you # can but # can't wen come and stand and
awkward condition address you tonight us a wing
from Tennessee and talk to You would strangers
did not come here to advocate tho interest Of anybody
declare solemnly have to before the great
tribunal that have no feeling in my heart to the
votes for Fillmore, Scott Webster anybody esc You
think how painful is my position We must ask our
friend to withdraw the resolutions and let tho meeting
pas. of Quietly lCries Of good and hearD Call
country that have made Fillmore speech and place
me in awkward position. Call meetings and pass them
or different and many you please. (Cheersl
just release me from my embarrassment this
sion. (Cheers)
Mr.. MArHEn-Gentlemcn. in introducing these resou-
tons it canuot be supposed that because live out of
New York have dsrcspect for those living in this
city In regard to tho resolutions, my feelings were
these. My for introducing the resolutions was
founded the reservation Of respect for the
opinions OF the Fillmore wings abiding the decision of the
National Convention. This the proper place to ex
prcSs opinion to candidates. (hsses and confuon)
found that the meeting had been called together for
the purpose of hearing Governor Jones' but did
ceye 1t peculiar to ourselves to the city of New York
in accordance with the general WISH withdraw the
solutions with the exception of the comforting
vote of thanks Mr. Jones for his haraugue This
carried by reclamation. loud cheers and great
Three cheers then given for Governor Jones' and
the excited assembly slowly dispersed appearing highly
agitated by the events of the evening.
The following the resolutions proposed by Mr.
Mather-
Resolved That the hearts of people always
been true to Henry Clay becomes his friends that
the principles he has illustrated his public services suffer
for his patriotism, his virtues, and his life long devotion
Resolved That our present chief gistate Willard Fill
proved faithful to the best interests Of State
and his party; by his support of the constitution In all it's
abroad by guarding and the rights and privileges
Of all citizens Of section he ha, for the
and confidence Of and
Resolved That we believe that the Wing National Con-
venton should nominate for President Willard Fillmore
That while great respect for the opinions
fellow wings and will support any true whig who may be
nominated shall upon the against
whose virtues and have tried and proved
Resolved That thanks eminenty due TO the dis
tnguished gentlemen who have addressed this evening