The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-28

Civilians did not join in the procession but crowd
ccmpaned 1t to the place OF meeting. Around the prn
opai stands gathering Of three thousand peopl
was soon collected considerable number Of ladies
present, and very many Indian glls very tas oful,
dressed
The Buffalo Gee Club ohaunted political song which
drew forth loud applause
The meeting was organized by the appointment Of th
Hon. Thomas Ewing, Of Ohio, President, and Vic
Presidents from each of the States represented.
New Jersey delegate, from nmoug the crowd com
pained that his State not honored by the nomna
tion Of Vice President, and proposed as such W. A
Gusteen.
The platform was situated ia small hollow over
ehadowed by trees under which of the audience
sceted Themselves around the Hon Thomas Ewing
The Chairman introduced TO tn, meeting, and
prayer offered by The Rev, THOMAS wisXnn. lie
dwclt a leugth the blessings of liberty and republic
canm and asked gace aud wisdom to bo given TO the
candidates. for the high Office of the State
The CHARM. then returne thanks for the honor con
frred upon him. Before taking the chair he said he
thought ii right to say something Of the spir VIII ch
sctuatet them to-day They the Anniversary OF
early and glorious vicory-ths victory Of Lund,
Lane-an1 of mary battles was their candidate for the
Presidency tie hero. lis military achioyements how
he would leave to be spoken cf by Others,
felt better qualified TO speak. General Scott was now
their candidate for tho Presidency lie is objected to
because he ia military man. and this objection
from the party which whcn they had military canii-
date based their strongest claims his election his
military achievements. But General Scott is not mere
miiitary man-he had known him for than twenty
years mar Of sound and unerripg Judgment in the
civil affairs of life; than ell, frm fixed,
and undertaking in those principles which they cal.
vhjg principles, and which tended TO the great
ress ald prosperity of the country. General Scotts
Interest il not TO Undue the nation foreign war He
stands in the world side by side with one man as the
great captain o. the age. He needs notbng add
to his ales He would enter the Presidency with fu
knowledge of the administrations but among the first
reasons actuatips to his support the wing prnc
pies which insprc6 General Scott us u favor of The
river ana barbcy improvements which their opponents
were olnoset and nominated man as candidate wio
a his life was opposed 10 them The chairman spoke
at ergh on this subject, and concluded by stating that
Geueial Scott was eafe On these quest,ons Another
reason why he supported General Scott that he
IN favor OF American industry.
large portion Of his speech directed to this rather
his audience who adjourned to listen TO the ations
from the neghboring staud. In conclusion he again
thanked Tee meeting for the honor conferred him
the English aritocracy. Who do they want eject
CnAIRmaN-0A did net think it necessary to alludc
to that The British aristocracy anxious for To
.fet Gcnclul Pierce but kuow you VIII not be much
Influenced by their wishes.
i
back part Of the Iunaways
The Chairman the introduced Governor IIusr, Of the
state Of New York, who spoke as follows:
MY Fellow CtizenS-I offer you my sincere acknow-
iedgments for the cordial kindness Of your e.epon 1t
not without some hesitation that made up my
mind htbr to-day to appear befors my follow
citizen assembled on this occasion AS general prac-
tce have always thoughtit appropriate and
suitable to the official potiop TO which have been a3-
signed by the confidence Of my fellow citizens 10 abstain
nom akips any personal pat In ssembages or meeting
niJ thprt INIT m
you ID AL franknes the present offered sdera
tons which were too powerful to be by thi
feeling Of selfrespect felt coulG not afford to los
the opportunity which the occasion offered. to meet
my fellow citizens. for quite number of reasons,
and l knew not whether / should have another
chance to meet once more. face to face, my ol
constituents of the Thirty fourth Congressional dis
tlict l desired to meet them again. and to assure
them not only ci my attachment to the great principles
Of political lihertyto those sentiments OF patriotism
which have often discussed together to
them once more Of ny undying gratitude to them for
their confidence and generous regard which they have
repeatedly manifested towards for you know
that citizcp and cl i'm to be citizen Of the
county Of Niagara, where l now stand, aud L would
allow no Official consideration and artificial restraint
prevent from coming here this county. meet
my old friends and neighbors. feel, while am here,
that stand on my native heath feel Shat have
left all behind and look forward 10 the
glorious certainty and confidence the Tiumphal future
which awaits There Us another thing which made 1t
alto gether proper that should here to day This
il not to be regarded in the light of ordinary political
meeting partisan demonstration 1t Is occasion of
national interest II is peal to the patriotism of the
whole people Of this country You have assembled here
to-day to cemmemorate one o those great and rium
in history which will be remembered with graft
ude and pride 10 the latest posteity separated
NJ II IS from common meetings of partisan and actous
politicians 1t RAISES political discussions 70 much
higher standing und them with events which
you have assebltdo call to your recollection to-day
shall male partisan appeal Gu such lson
this as should cendet II unbecopinS Ia me TO 40 so.
But aEn certain there democrats here, honest
patiots Of ae land mat er what their political pre-
ucices may be- who would be willing to discard aud give
away his sberc small rs II may be in The goCi OF CHIP
pewa and N-sgara. (Cheors) No gentlemen Thsreis
AInericsu care not what h. may call himself
for whom he intends u vote what his political
rTciudces who does look on these scenes aud events
in That great and elo struggle IL which our national
honor W. - succtsiay vndlcattdwhod0 does NJ Isay
lock on a this of his heritage. (GhCcrs thaye
soid tLst viii make partisan appeal or onJor ntoaDy
potios discussions here but wcu b. wanting in frank
nes tofy ole friends aud woul3 be Little wanting IN
Golug justice 10 my sentiments f not 10 say
10 the wings q Niagara and Orleans with Thom hso
been accustomed 10 di pouic3l Questions.
my political opinions ~ prime plea which they welt
undtT'anc siill rcmao with in all their sincerity
and iyur an0 that time experience have only
fined nc IN this conviction which olen pressed
il ears gone BY ihst te prncples Of tue whig ptty
tue principles which nlult rtlg for The
telarcc, honor prCs gry. ana happiness Of this .taa.
country, Iconour fully with Tie Gistasaished gsutlc
mon Who preceded Hthat tna interests ofths country
cannot BE- sucocs fully advanced ,ud protected uueas
Le government ana Sohlni ttalion "it administer ~
porec cteaieo ~ Che Constitution for Ae protection Of
AmTicap industry. for the Improvement of rivers aud
laibos and the protection Of commerce, e and propts
". which exposed to tIo Wind aud wish
tco o government whca viii come up TO lis duty
cptci 60 thosc great quo cstions Our constitution
inlerdtd 70 create nocal agency 10 advance aud fur
her the Interests Of the people Gud ,usrnled
irpe0e thtif Progress aud refsy desire &. tho
goGe,Dmcnt ofts cuntry alvey iii ihchandsof pd rioc
sntcmcn Who VIII exercise hoir pos " h single eye
10 tie ineTcstsana mtae of the nation. and who will
man ain the rights and honor Q! h0 country respoc
foreign powers, ~ The tine observing strict and
forupu.ou justice and Integrity in all ho national re
aoAs, on Tie same principle o honor GpA duty which
sf"ea govern " ia ON priYa Transactions 1hiSisthe
c.S diplomtcy rcqufed in s4ch country ours ior
Ehise Werespect the rights Of Others. know
pat" q maintaining thos, rights which have rucey
cur "a hers. may be expected on this occisi)n
t. cay few words Of that American whose Dams has
bee placed before lhc American people fr their sura-
pos We ore called citizens onou Nercse
that treat rghsiha Isnest &C on political duties that
car q Yoi'e on tire peoleto choose for tn"ir chief
magistrate In docdia such question this. Il al
ape ol 70 that every eitizep of 80 g
ren NfG or oouecrat ought 70 fel tat he il about
Gisenaee du,y which tic future welfare and hlppi
sci NE country dccend and h should dis that
aNsL WIN Lho snmn ldLl4 lhe lnr The