The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-11

him lie possessed the confidence and the r,.ri VI Als
fellow sliixn. generally. pubic knn,en conferred 20
the support Of his administration, only In s Inc 9o
commerce at home and with the outer world the inn:
pf 0W rivers and harbors. the diffusion 2,
knowledge Ahd the peace and quiet which srdeniy ~.
Union. but in all its foreign relations hc pre-
served the dignity ofhis country he sauscd her citizens
and sr rights to be respected In every quarter q tne
people he was equally just In maintaining our rca
tive duties towards other nations In all the relations 0!
pu ns G seS and
couNe without guile. stain reproach, that has cd
yanccd bin ously grade BY grade to ths highest
yaied tho Office By proving scnclusivey best
ae@niseT.d by s occupant when ."h virtue hJno,
and asstt were his attendants: and he ns exnieMes
In HE own peison and condrct, the example o. tn.
Presdens-tLat In the broad in which lhc
ofthc Uplon madc manifest the glorious meaning o our
name and title-that he was. althodgh attached to .
all the duties ard obligations Of his rus as patriot and
Q statesman, and not as . paftisan. 7s ,sx
| : s.. 81. ,rgsr Il RESOLUTIONS. e-f far-, =
Thefofole. Resolved, That us Millard Fillmore COM
hocd mechancal trade, educating himself. practically
ana thoroughly by his own industry, and commencing
then tie practice Of profession in which he hcnoI
be for his virtues called by the people among whom hs
lived TO reprcsert them in both branches Of the Lska-
tue and there exhibiting that integrity and ability
people elected okhs national councils where he has
tnued by their unqualified approval; and in the
memorable Congress made, by the gens
mittte of Ways and Means he there by his unwenricd
devotion during the most srduous session record by
his rmness dcretion, aud ability mainly contributed
to the passage Of that bill which rescued the down-trod
den industry and bleeding interests of the country end
on on e
y Of nearly 000 elected Comptroller Of his Stac
he discharged his duties with such marked distinction
and brought order out Of confusion to win from all
casfes unqualified praise. Without the solicitation Of
himself his friends he unanimously nominated for
the Vice Presidency Thus offered peace maker be-
tween the contending elements of his party--the
force Of his character and his unmpcachabe position
conciled antagonists and, worthiy united with Gen
Taylor he shared in the the campaign of 1848
Resolved, That when cslled by Providence to enter
upon the duties of President find him relying the
Almighty and with unaterng trust in the patriotism
Of his counrymen invoking his fellow citizens to sustain
him. pressing onwards in the discharge of his high
on and under of danger and peril to the
Republic, almost without parallel with signal ability
and success" restoring peace to the And maintaining
and furtheIng its interests at home upholding preserv
ing and defending the Constitution and the laws; throw
ing everywhere the Rgs Of protection e rAhs Of
country and Its citizens abroad winning from all
and from AL classes the NEED Of having 50 acted In his
the glory Of the nation placing his administration side
by side with Washington's, Jcfr rsons and Madison's ;
lesson In behalf Of the people Of this city who thus
estimate Mlard Fillmore present him country
United States, pledgng to brethren evcrywhere
Throughout the Union hearty cooperation
bis triumphant election
Resolved That this community have but one voice in
the expression of the affection and vcneration for that
peerless patriot drawing his immortality, full
Of honors and full Of gloryn Our offering is hearts,
and that has but utterance of deep and grateful
thanks. We look upon country at peace and blessed
and now, when detraction has ceased, when SANDER
.sbamed seeks the shelter Of obcuIity when neither
ambition faehood avail their uttercrs. the
nation turns to him its chief and best beneacor We
trn
proud thanks to Henry Clay, who thus sanctifes
choice with his hearty and unrcserved approval bestow
ed upon whom, he says, has been tried and found
true faithful, honest, and conscientious"
Resolved That in 1851 expressed the voice Of this
city when more than 40 600 of citizens solemny
dorsed the compromise and invoked the aid Of
rcsentatiyes then to effect its passage affirm
devotion to the great national whg party OF principle
and declare intention to abide by and maintain
the best Of our ability, the Union the constitution, and
the laws-each and every part of thcm-and we here
this faith always-which should know difference OF
belief in any section of our broad and happy land
The honorable Senator read them very badly and the
mention Of the name Of Henry Clay, the cheering
enthusiastic. Several Of the most prominent Clay
were present. and joined in the demonstration for Fill
more.
The resolutions and address having been put to the
meeting. from the chair, and adopted,
Hon. JAMES BROOKS said:-I am about to introduce to
you mn from the other side of the Aleghanes-a
from the state OF Old Kentucky Alas! the voice that
has often spoken in this city from that
ed State can speak no more; but yoicea whispering
has come to us from sick bed fear deathbed What
that voice and that whispering is another voice from
Kentucky will now tell you. Educated the banks Of
tho Hudson. and taught the military science of West
Point he faithfully served his country the battle
field; and when peace to be conquered in Mexico
he the first day the bloody mountain sides Of
Buena VISTA and on day he found charg
ing the cavalry Of the enemy a know him only n
you the Hon. Humphrey Marshall, Of Kentucky. loud
applause.
lion. Mr. MARSHAL came forward, when three cheers
sponded to. with three Cheers then called
for Mard Fillmore, after which, loud and repeated cries
for adjournment to the street. from different Of
the room which shortly silenced and Mr. Marshall
was permitted to proceed lie said-Mr. President and
10y al the true wings Of this noble metropolis would,
der any circumstances, be considered by high priv
lege but TO meet such mighty assembly as now before
me- TO take part in these proceedings and to vndcate
justice by nominating to the Presidency Of the United
States, New Yorks true and proud son. Miard Fillmore
my stars that this opportunity Of witnessing this
glorious manifestation Of the feeling Of the
the s
stratitn did not to make public exhibition Of
myself and much less to attract your attention My
name for months past has been before you through the
press Of this country and enough has been said Of
crafty the most inatabe appetite whether for
dion the wings and Of the condition Of the country
Our material responsibilities have improved under whig
Presidency, and We are resolved to maintain them
upon old whig principles. Public speakers do not
distinguish between the measures Of the whig
President and the principles Of the whig President
but there Is vast difference between the policy Of par
ty and his principles Principles change-policy
depends upon circumstances for its existence principles
never die There some gentlemen who have addressed
crowds In this popuous city who have taken the policy
Of the wings their standard but who acted
their principles have heard II said that the principles
of the whg party have been repudatcd by the country
and that therefore the whig party should dissolve why
sir, If We had no paity-f there was organization IL
there was administrative candidate to be put forward
whig principles would still remain and would stand
BY those principles 20 long the country to b.
served. understand the first great principles o
whig Is to live for his country, goud cheers) to
matter what his condition in life may be, matter
how exalted and high to give all his energies physical
and moral to advance the glory Of country and to
promote the true happiness of the people true whig Is
bend be supporter Of good order and the advocate
Of measurea for seeuritY OF nrnncrtY. nayer knex