The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-25

bseA informed, and the rteNigenes, 70 him was both
painful and surprising How can amy one doubt my
meeting Of the friends ofthe Union held in Castle Gar
dsn New York publicly proclaim my approval Of them
At period TOO when but few in that city advocated
my perusal Of Mr. Clays first great speech in their de-
fence made in the Senate Of the Uted states did not
sit down ut residence in the city Of New York and
write to him in substance as follower
II have, inmy day and generation fought battles which
have gained fer our common country little renown
and glory These however, might have been by other
men or ifost would have been repaired by the ndomi-
table chivay Of our brave soldiery But the great bat
tie which you are lighting involves all that is glorious or
immortal Of the present and the past all that is dear
and hopeful OF the future IL Is the battle of the
walton of the Union and the constitution the perpetuty
OF our republican institutions. trust in God that you
may be successful in your patriotic undertaking For
most heartily approve Of all the of your bill
and will give 10 them cordial and energetic support
This letter. that he addressed to Mr.. Clay he had no
copy of Of similar which he addressed to Mr.
Webster, immediately succeeding the perusal of his
great speech upon the same measures but the above is
its substance But this il not all. Ibid not said he
during their discussion in Congress personally exert
my influence for their passage through both houses Be-
sides there extant the most nconesblc proof that
had ii not been for my humble aid and influence the
compromise measures could not by vote of from five
ten have passed the House Of Representatives Such
is the substance of what he said. The publication of
these facts is due to General Scott for the ignorance
them has abated the ardor Of his friends in the South
and aggravated the aspersion of his enemies.
There being loud cries for General Scott from parts
Of the room the gallant hero Of Lundys Lane and Mexico
as follows
THE CASTLE GARDEN SPEECH OF GENERAL SCOTT,
FEBRUARY %, 1850.
Fellow citizens i came here this evening not expect
ing to do more than to take my stand in Of the
for the purpose Of listening to the proceedings
this very interesting and important meeting had
expectation of having the honor to be called this
stand. am indebted to the kindness of friend who
discovered below for having the honor appear in
such conspicuous manner before you. Little did 4
pect being called upon to address this great and glorious
meeting which is worthy OF the Empire city, worthy OF
the Empire State and worthy Of the Union which you
came here to support. Great applause see before
the intelligence. the wealth the patriotism Of thi.
great city Voluntarily coming here for the purpose OF
supporting that Union / am humble friend and de-
voted servant of that Union. do not cali myself
citizen Of the East Of the North of the West or
the South have served that Union for nearly forty
two years and feel that am citizen OF every part aud
parcel of this glorious constellation States friend
Of the Union and knowing that the Union in jeopardy
and knowing that this meeting called for the purpose
of devsing measures ofcompIomise and Cancellation
here Many thanks for the kindness you have shown
am not aboltionist advocate Of slavery.
would not have come here if had thought these sub
eets would have initiated with each other at this meet
ing did not come here as wing democrat.
have not attended party meeting for upwards OF forty
years; but when the cry is that the Union is in danger
and rally is called for the support Of the Union would
be coward and recroant to my country. if did not
respond to the call mean to give my little strength
in support Of the Union, and God willing viii do
not strong man. but have little strength left
and trust / shall be buried under the Union. God
grant that you may devise fall upon plan save
that Union to which we are, in heart and SOUL all SO
much devoted.
The gallant General resumed his seat amid the most
enthusiastic and prolonged applause The meeting short
y afterwards adjourned giving three cheers for General
Scott and the Union.
STEAMBOAT yo1iSc-we find in the st Louis Republican,
the following passenger vote for President,
sissppi: Fillmore, 81 Webster TO- buchanan 2 Case
Scott. 2; Douglas, !; F0ote l; Butler, l.