New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-02

ron H. Clark the author or at least the ~
that most infamous measure, the Maine LIQUOR Law
me Mplg rary looked IKE an old actor. who having
outerovn his popularity, advertises to appear in =
dozen characters. This nondescript party nbodied
iiself in Myron II. Clark who had received A. msny
nominations that he had literally worn smooth In the
operatioD-noninaons OF every anatcal cliaae from
Saratoga 10 the State Prison. ali seeking 10 fassn the
Wing policy upon the State but he doubted II thsv
would succeed. There had always prevailed strong
moral feeling in the community in favor of Temoar
ance, and a few years ago that reform was making
good progress but by Tusting it into the political
arena its progress had been retarded fall 25 years OF
speak. He had not time to take small things 40 he
would not discuss the Administration, but coufne
himself to the party. Like decaying substances
generally, they had sought for pressrvative and
pitched upon alcohol. Cheers.l Not that their
cask beers the Custom House brand for they had
taken the brand from off their casks and put il upon
Their candidates. Cheers.l Their Governor is
claimed a. the champion OF the run interest and IL
you want TO know what sort of a champion he is 90
TO the brewers Of Albany and they will tell YOU that
never batch Of their beer underwent 80 much
Fermentation as did Seymour previous to veteing
Myron ii. Clarks Liquor bill and yet he now comes
forward the great champion of the liquor interest
and seeks to gain victory upon that basis And
what proud victory that would be for the Demo-
cratic party-a.victory that would have 10 be est
mated by the gallon, and measured by the quart
Here Mr.. Dickinson went into explanation Of the
principles Of the Democratic party, claiming that it
reformed abuses and conserved the lawful interests
Of all parties No one class had right to ask for
or were entitled to especial protection whether
Temperance or the reyere-ahd whoever
sought it would assuredly be Dictated
When the Liquor party makes distinct issue az
now, they would most assuredly be overwhelmed by
the moral feeling of the country. Every vote in favor
Of Seymour went to secure the election OF Myron III.
Clark; the true issue was between Bronson aud Clark
one or the other must be elected. II liquor Law
should by any change be passed In this State 1t could
never be carried into execution but would be swept
out Of existence by the common sense Of the people.
The speaker concluded by recountng the triumph OF
the National over the Administration party and e1-
bortiug ell good Democrats to stand by the party
Through good or evil report His remarks were much
cheered.
The address and resolutions were then adopted.
The PRESIDENT called upon Mr.. ID. Is. Taylor to
address the meeting. That gentleman said in the
absence of his friend, james I. Brady, he should feel
under the necessity Of declining in favor Of his friend
Judge Morton Of Georgia.
Mr.. MORTON said few words in praise of Mr..
Brady and then delivered glowing eulogium upon
Daniel 5. Dickinson, following il up with the
that he should most heartily support Greene e.
Bronson for Governor, "a he went for COED rum.
Mr.. Brady not having arrived he concluded that he
ought to say something else whereupon he expressed
it his firm conviction that the South, five years
hence, when the States Of Kansas and Nebraska shall
apply for admission and swell the already over
weenipg power of the North, would as strenuously
oppose their admission she bad labored to estab-
sh popular sovereignty within their borders. lie
concluded with ee CANT anecdote about an old lady
who had thirty turkey eggs, and little bantam hen
to hatch them. The old lady stroked the little hen
and told ii to spread and that was what he wanted the
National Democracy to do.
Mr. OCoYoR was then called upon, and apologize
ing for bis unprepsred state briefly summed up the
history of the National Democracy, and the princi.
Piles upon which it was founded. He said he could
not stand there TO revile Mr. Pierce who was his per-
sonal friend but unfortunately inscruable Prov
dence his administration had fallen into such hands
that its acts liked cad Sea fruits had turned TO ashes
upon the lirs of the nation He then recounted the
d. nj NJ ha nd nia Inv dpnOc-
racy, and eoquently urged the many claims OF Sir.
Bronson upon the party.
Mr.. 'Conor was warmly applauded, aud the meet
ing adjourned.
MASS MEETING OF THE SEYMOUR CLUBS.
An open meeting of the Seymour Clubs and Asso-
Citations beld last night in the square at the juno
ton of East Broadway and Grandst. The perform
apces Of the evening opened with the burning oil sew
era tarbarrels in the middle of the square amid the
prolonged cheers of fe idlers and numerous juve-
niles The general ticket OF the Soft section was then
unanimously ratified during the completion of which
arrangement band Of music with small procession
entered the square from Grand ST. and marched to the
PLATFORM where they took up their position banner
with numerous diminutve transparences, bearing
sucb mottots as No invasion Of our homes and hre-
4" aides" "Defend your constitutional rights,
a." Down with fanaticism, (" Political and religious
freedom" and many similar productions OF human
intelligence were borne by persons in the procession.
After considerable delay-the rain falling rapidly In
the meantime--the meeting was opened, aud Lorenzo
r. Sbeppard was introduced TO the assembly.
Mr.. SHEPPARD remarked that ii was question OF
no common interest which had drawn him there that
evening, and which had attracted 80 large an audi-
ence in such unpleasant weather III was nor on d
fnoo or PERSONAL or party Issue that they had met
thew were there to defend the CONSTITUTION; MOI
often is il that an attempt is made to invade the acts
of the Constitutions but recently member OF inc
Wbig party had introduced an odious blll-and the
Wing party have adopted the auinor OF tnat pu as
their candidate. He thought that the Maine Liquor
Law was based allscy one OF the greatest. Inc
| Democratic Republican doctrine is that every man
shall be permitted to do as he thinks proper; the oo-
iect of this bill is TO make men better against thelr
| will and against their natural and constitutional
rights He thought the enforcement Of this law would
| be full of mischievous resus-no man who IS not
fanatic would attempt TO carry out the prhelpes on
which il is established. Mr.. 5. then reverted 10 tne
hill of Rights instituted in Great Britain during the
latter part of the last century, and endeavored to
| draw unfavorable comparisons with our own insutu-
lions in the event Of the passage OF the Name LAW
| He said that law could never be enforced. NO, no
Cheers, and clappipg OF hands ii hyron u N,n
be elected the people will rise in their might-nuiiiiy
the law prevent its enforcement and eonsign the men
who framed il 70 eternal infamy. There could not DC
a greater outrage. Look at the North Americans, OF
the Islanders OF the South Seas, you Will ana among
them such odiods law. The gentleman eloSeu us
address with some remarks concerning an event
wherein he might be compelled to shed the last crop
Oils blood or sacrifice the last day OF his labor.
! fCbeers 10,
Music-Hail, Columbia. After which, there was asa
| call for Capt Rynders who then came forward; Inc
address OF this distinguished parsonage was enaray
terized by the usual quantum of questionable double
entepdre. and Hnquestionable coaisenes:. APP
peared to be well reshed by the prnePai par. 81
The nersons present however, Judging by the shouts
| ~ tncb,ar which Greeted each stale Jest as the