The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-04-20

To make, and it is this: that think that all Won
c e nave asked has been accompshed and also,
that II would be impossible to make any addition
TO the speech you have just heard that uld have
either weight or force with this meeting. 1t ought
TO be enough to satisfy every true Wing. wise
man when he intends to engage in a race would,
us common sense would teach him, put the saddle
on the swiitest horse. [Cheers and laughter
General Mather then read the following resolu-
tions, prefacing them with few remarks:
"Rssotoed, That as the hearts of our people have
always been true to Henry Clay, it becomes his
friends to see that the principles he has illustrated
In his public services suffer defeat in this city
the home OF thousands who revere him for his pa
tiousn, hls virtues. and his life long devotion to
our whole country"
tIhe mention Of the name of the veteran states
man, henry Clay, was received with the most en-
thusastlc cheering, which continued for some
time. When silence was procured, General Ma
Their proceeded to read the remaining resolutions
"fssolced, That our present Chief Magistrate,
Milinrd Fillmore, an honored son and citizen Of
New York, has proved faithful to the beet in
terests OF his country, his State, and his party BY
his support of the Constitution in all its provsions
by maintaining the just rights of citizens
abroad; by guarding and enforcing the rights and
privileges OF all our citizens of every section he has
secured for us the respect and confidence of other
nations-the peace and prosperity Of our
"Resoloed, That we believe that the Wing Ma
tional Convention should nominate for President
Nlillard Fillmore. That while we entertain great
respect Tor the opinions of our fellow Whgs, and
Will support any true Wing who may be nomi-
ancient foes with stronger hearts and hopes, under
the lead OF one whose virtues and patriotism we
have tried and proved.
"ResoUed, That our thanks are eminenty due
to the distinguished gentlemen W no have addressed
us this evening"
Considerable confusion ensued after the reading
oil the hrst two OF the above resolutions. Cheers
were given for "W Webster, Scott, and Fillmore in
succession, and each party seemed to vie with the
other as to which would cheer the loudest and
longest, and 1t was upon the whole very pretty
contest OF lungs Some persons in the rear of the
him 'to go on" while cheering, grooming and
Kissing, issued from every part of the room; but as
every thing in this world is destined to have an
end, so the confusion in short time terminated,
and General Mather finished the reading of the
soutions. The question to their adoption hav-
ing been put from the chair
MIR. Spencer (said to be custom house Off
cer) jumped on the platform, and in a most
cited manner proposed that the resolutions be laid
the table.
scene here ensued which beggars description,
and the utmost degree of excitement prevailed
Mr.. Fillmore was Justify Cheered, and so was Mr.
Webster Cries for " Brooks" Z" Greeley" &c.,
: resounded from all parts of the room, and gen.
eral rush was made towards the platform. For
upwards of ten minutes nothing could be heard
but "Three cheers for Fillmore" .Tbree cheers for
Webster "Groans for Bill Seward" mixed up
with Kissing and every other other species of sound
tina, 1t is possible could issue from human throat.
"The resolutions passed. was alleged on one
side Another party asserted that they were not;
while cries Of :" Pull him down" were heard above
all the rest Fortunately the attention of the
semblage was here attracted to another person. A
pae-looking young man mounted upon the oppo-
site side OF the platform, and waving his hat,
cheered most Justify for "Scott' He appeared to
have been worked up to an extraordinary pitch Of
excitement. His eyes wandered every side,
and, while the chairman was exertng himself to
restore order he continued mady to vociferate the
name of Scott. Cries OF "Pull him down. were
again heard; and the threat this time would proba
bly, have been carried into effect but for the inter
position of the chairman, who put his hand on his
mouth and showed him off the platform. All
through there was great cheering, great excite
ment, great waving Of hate, but tberewere noses
broken. 1t was all confined to words; but
tainly great amount Of feeling was evoked on all
sides.
Governor Jones here again mounted the plat
form, and, when silence was somewhat restored,
commenced TO speak follows: Gentlemen, /
would say one word-fconfusionl- lit ia the better
way to keep quiet. ICries of ''Put him out" with
reference to the Scott man; "Ordcr," Sci /
would wish you to hear me only for a moment
tCries of "Three cheers for Fillmorol" 'lhree
cheers for Webster Scott" Sci ! did not ex-
pect when came here that any demonstr alton
would be made for anybody-ICries of clear,
hear" "Ordcr," keep quiet" ''Three cheers for
Jones."l We can settle this thing with perfect
harmony. have seen many such frolics this.
Mere confusion.1 Hear me only for moment
We can settle 1t all harmoniously. This gentle
man on my left burning TO General Mather) of.
fe-ed these resolutions, not intending, am to
give offence 10 anybody. Then the gentleman on
my right tMr. Spencer) moved that the resolutions
which you have just heard read should be laid on
the table. He not nctuated by any unkind
feelings when he moved TO lay them the table,
but by bis own preferences ! see distinctly here
that division which J bad just been warning you
against. No good out of it. Ii ia the
better way, think, TO keep calm and quiet; but
out OF doors you may work as hard as you like for
your man; work with all your souls; and, If you
should happen TO meet man OF different opinions,
alan laar hnNn oil t.l1
am opposed to you and we will fight IL out with
our might" BY this proceeding 10. night you
place me IN awkard position. | did not come
here to address any class Of men holding any par
ticular preferences, but n National Wing, and
not to advance the pretonsions of any body-not to
promote the interests either of Fillmore, Webster
or Scott; and under these circumstances would
ask my friend here to withdraw the resolutions.
iCries of ''Th,y are passed" ono, they are not -
That's right" "Threo cheersfor Fillmore" &c, j
and let the meeting adjourn [Confusion, ana
cries of ono, nos" "Ordcr, order"l meeting
can be called to morrow night Tor the purpose anu
these resolutions can then be psssed. Otherwise
you will place me in a very awkward position.
came here TO make Wing speech, and If this
is adopted, then it will GO abroad that
came here to favor the interests Of such and such
candidates. You all know the motives that in
duced me to appear before you A meeting can be
called to- morrow, and resolutions then be read
and adopted.
At the conclusion of this second address Gov
ornor Jones was vociierously and enthusiastically
checred
motion TO adjourn here made, which
quilted in some confusion; and, ns soon silence
obtained--
General Mathor again appeared on the platform,
and with the utmost calmncss addressed tho meet
ing: Gentlemen. understand that the resolutions
that have Just read have not been unanimously
adopted by this meeting. My reading of them
cannot be construed into any disrcspect towards
this meeting, as don't live in New York, and Of
course arm not of any opinions prevalent
there; bot, therS has been the slightest difficulty
with regard TO their adoption, be content, will
withdraw them. The reason had for proposing
them was only to express, riua rfscrUafion. what
conceive 10 be the determination of the great body
OF National Wings. tVocilerous oheering.l Ac-
cording TO the request expressed by Governor
Jones, very readily withdraw them. IChecrsl
General Mathcr then observed that they could
not have any ogeation 10 adopt the last resolution
which was simply vote Uf thanks TO Governor
Jones. This proposition was favorably received
and the resolution was unanimously adopted; after
which the meeting separated with "Thrcc cheers
Tor Fillmore"
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SEMISoLE INpfA0s-
Tic Florida Repijy,can, Of the Sth instant, says:
1--WE have letter, dated the oath utimo from
Fort Myers, tho headquarters Of General Blake, in
which II ia ted that that had bccn