Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-03-11
PRESIDENTIAL.

PRESIDENTIAL.
The following account is rose colorod. We
learn, both from the Tribune and the Times, that
the night was stormy and the assembly smaller
than was expected, while those who lid attend
were greatly disappointed by the absence Of Mr.
Choate.
Ue5sicr Increment in Mr. York-At,o lork,
March 5lh. The Webster demonstration at Me
tropoltan Hall, this evening. was attended bv an
immense concourse Of people. The reading Of
the address and resolutions, was frequently inter
rupgl by shouts of applause. The address
wh.ch "a pretty lengthy after alluding TO the near
nppoach Of the election for hief MAGISTRATE pro.
cceds to review the duties Of the people 10 maxi
ing their choice. II then, at considerable length.
examines the course pursued by Mr. Webster
and his unwaverng fidelity to the Union. and
concludes with the following. "ln tins crisis of our
history such is the man whom we propose for your
suffagos and such his qualifications 90 meet and
fulfil ts duties. The issue Of acceptance or re-
lection by the people Is one which cannot be eva
ded, and all the vast consequences of welfare or
misfortune TO the country which depend upon the
decision, rest with each citizen, according 10 the
measure Of his influence over public opinion, and
public action. Let then, fellow citizens SO
discharge duty to our whole country, that in
the result Of the approaching contest, we may
with homes, prde. ION ourvoees in the 'ronor,l oy
which will attend success"
The meetinp was presided over bv Mr. Geor,o
Griswold, and the following assistant Presidents
WIN II Webb Robert d. Mnturn, d. c. Kings
land, Jacob Cram, Luther Bradish, stephen Whit
ney. James Harper George r Talnan, md !,
large number of Vice Presidents
The following resoln,ions wore .d,o,od.
Re.olyed.-Th,t this meeting renoses rn,,r,i.
ted confidence in the talents. the INTEGRITY. and
the patriotism of Daniel Webster. whose great
services to The country, as the defender of The
constitution. and the principles npon which il j,
based, the zeaous advocate of the rights of the
people and of constitutional liberty. have Justly
entitled him to the gratitude aud affection of cv
cry Amercan. As Wings, we honor him ms tho
able ana fearless exponent OF our pr ncinlos. IND
rs Americans, we glory in his well earned fame
as a patriot and a statesman whose lif, has bacr
devoted to the nnintenance of sound republic,n
principles and constitutional law: aud we de.
sire TO present his n1me fo the Whr National
Convention, as a canddre for President of tn,
United states, at the approaching election. III.
nomination would eltlden the hetr,s Of th,
friends Of the constitution and of the couptr,,
in every section of our extended Republic an,
patriotism national pride, and feeling of self
respect would combine 10 ensure ms election
thus securing 10 our country the tru,oob of A., n
principles. nnl 10 the ciase of republcnisu
throughout the world. the inc,lcolable ndvaniaoe
of demonstrating the c,p,cirv of the reonle n,
selt-goyernment bv nrov,ng ibeir dscri,nln,,i,,
and iudgment; by vindicstino their csn,c,tv I,
apprec tie exalted talent. AMI hv exhibiting tber
gratitude for great public services. and tbei
readiness TO reward a public bener,ctor Tbsre
lore
hcs'Nee,--i la. tni, He'lihg 40 unanimous +,
nomlniie Daniei webster as Chniidue io
Ifesil.ni OF ths OnIted states, OF me next cleo
uoh' SUBJECT 10 me approval OF The wing Naiiona
MI Grinnell offered the resolutions and mad,
some ,loonpnt rs,n.rls in r,yor ~ ,ho r,aina,io,
JInon conrinsion ur Gr,nnan nrooosed ,bro,
cbears f,- D,oi,I Wehs,or vyhich VIC ,,iy.,
with n vii
M lame. 9 Tbaver nexi snok, n, sam,
length. on the character and publie services a
Mr.. Webster
Recofd-r Iallmadge was the next speaker
lie sAlH uey hln hld hoped 10 see the day whel
Henry lay won.u nave been elevated To IN
once oi chiei Magistrate, but alas that graa
name could not De considered before the w Ing
OF the Union. Who, then, had they Dame
Webster, the defender Of the Constitution.
distinguished statesman of England. Lord Ash
burton, had told him Mr.. Tallmadgcl that b.
considered Mr. Webster the ablcsi statesman d
the world, at the present day. The sp' aker, d
conclusion, referred 70 the ilulsemaun letter, am
euiogised II as voice that had reached the ear
OF despots abroad
Mr.. Burnett followed Mr.. Tallmadge, and 10
few remarks showed that the allegation, that NJ
Webster had no popularity, was unfounded-
The meeting then adjourned with nine cheers e
Daniel Webster