Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-12

The Old Hunkers in Council.

Great Meeting gfthe Unignftd, Old H,tnker, Arti-
Coalition Simon Pure, National Democrats, at
Warren Hall.
There were no less than three political caucuses in
the city on Saturday evening, and that Of the old
Hunkers, though least in consequence, and leanest
in point Of numbers, decidedly the richest in fun
Of any meeting that has been held in this city, since
the son Of Senator Soule undertook, in the same
Hail, to enlighlen the people Of Worcester upon their
constitutional duties to the South.
The meeting called to order by VIM. Green.
leaf Esq, anxious expectant ofthe Post Office in
this city, who bases his claims, understand upon
the ground Of having been to school with Frank
Pierce in his younger days, aud in his years
of maintaining the position Of the most unmitigated
old Hunker in the city, without the least tincture or
faint Of coalition.
Mr. g., upon taking the Chair, read the call Of
those great sachems Of hunkerdom, Messrs. Wand
& Barstow calling upon the faithful TO rally in their
might, to save the Democratic party from becoming
inoonvenenly large, ard also a circular which was
sent to him, 10 attend meeting Of the unterrifed in
Boston, to which he had responded in momia per.
soma. He briefly narrated his experience at that
meeting, and stated that he had caused the notice Of
the present meetng which the editor Of the PaIla-
dunn found lunny,to be printed in the Transcript.
We have met, said he, as National Democrats, who
have had our fingers burned, aud toes frozen long
enough, and shall be happy To hear nomination
for Chairman 10 preside this meeting.
lnasnuch as "IhIs meeting" consisted onl, of four
-Hunker Democrats, five Free Sellers, three Wings,
and couple Of small boys, there was not an imme.
date response, which caused the chairman to per.
spire prolusels Finally MIR. West Adams was nom
mated, but be declined the honor, notwithstanding
the assurances Of the chairman, pro TEN, that he WAS
good looking man, and that the duties would be
light. Mr. Greenlea himself was then nominated,
and he decided that he was chosen.
The necessity Of choosing Secretary was then
announced, and Mr.. Maxwell was nominated, but
declined 10 serve, and thea Mr.. G. ID. Morey was
nominated and chosen.
The organization being thus happily effected, the
Chair announced that The first business in order was
10 choose delegates to the Convention Of National
Democrats, to be holden at Boston on the 22d. He
said they were entitled TO fifteen, but might send
less number II they deemed ii advisable.
Mr.. Adams moved that five be the number of del
egates, and he nominated BY the Secretary to
head the list Mr.. BigeIow was nominated for the
second. and Mr. Morey for the third. Here the
material Of which 10 compose delegation appeared
to be exhausted, for there long pause, during
which the chairman looked anxious. He however
consoIe the brethren by the assurance that ",hr,e
were really great many National Democrats, but
the trouble WAS we not enough acquainted Nth
them" and ibcn somebody nominated MIR. LIE Bar
ron, who was declared chosen, though nobody was
was To vote. MMm
Mr. Adams then nominated Mr.. Greeneaf, bnt
that gentleman inodesty declined The honor lie
did not wish, be said 10 shrink from any RESPONSE
biiiy; he was willing to spend lime and money TO
carry out the principles Of The Baltimore platform TO
the fullest eAlen but ior years past be bad been &C.
cus'omed 10 act humble door keeper Of the Hor.
ucuirai Society, and as they desired his services
the present year, he though, ii rather necessary that
he should remain at home. IL spite Of this caota
excuse, he was pu, down AZ delegate, and by ad.
ding the name of"Mr. Kendall' the list Of dele.
gates was declared to be full.
There being no inrther business immedia,sly h..
fore the meeiag, the chairman INDUCED IN ano,be,
short flight Of cloquence, and pounced upon the co.
aIiiion, after the manner Of very large June hug
lie said there we're many Democrats who v IRE sai.
isded they had Iabored long and brought forth
mouse, ard although he did not speak right Oh, he