New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-05

lou arc respectfully lnyutd 10 COOptTbtt
rubc meeting Of citizens to be held at Stuyvesant
Institute Broadway, opposite Bond-st. at o'clock
Monday evening, June 4, to make in a liberal and
comprehensive spirit an open declaration OF National
American Principles.
(ssned) 1T ROLLINS,
AT g, O'Clock the meeting called to order by
Mr.. BURROWS, who nominated John T. Rollins as
Chairman.
Mr.. ROLLINS was chosen unanimously.
TIE following gentlemen were elected as VcePrcsi-
dents and Secretaries:
p,oe se,'den,,-L. L. Johnson, Bourne j. n Valentine
F. r. Corey 7. A. Fowler, O. A. Barney J. Wilcox. Robert
Sss M G. ss Mose: brufy H. C. BOYD " S n.dse s.
f. e. Morse Daniel II. Burdett H. Pr nkn, Col fostey
Sercfa,ies-john II. Burleson, Rufus J. Bell
The call of the meeting read by Mr.. BgRLEsos
after which the Chairman made few PREDATORY re-
marks in tie course of which he said:
owe are not here in the character of politicians to
make and arrange machinery and caucuses. We ap
resr Iere Pa Americans and it is wish 10 present
10 Won few truths which think concerns your in
terests as American citizens. We believe that here
are American truths and American principles winch
are worth willie at this time to raise before the public;
ard we have adopted this simple, old-fashioned and
republican way of action. We think 1t night the
world Il oud know what are aiming at and which
when urged will be found am quite certain, nothing
wreng, but everything encouraging III The views"
have presented
MIR. MATHEWS then read lengthy Address, from
which we make the following extracts;
,Slarcru There If another question which IS en-
Moved az sort Of universal solvent to loosen what
ever clement Of national affinity which promise to CO.
lere-Slayery.
We do not deny that any may stand up here in
tIe Civ Of New-York and entertain whatever opn
iors lie may please upon that su'Jec, I've may II &c
olooees regard Slavery as monster and II found IN
this baliwck, lie may pursue it to toe verge OF the
County and up to the EXTREMIST boundary OF the
State Of Ncw-York, with 70 much zeal and such
weato as his own ingenuity and tho laws OF the
State allow Beyond that State line however 1t should
bc borne in mind he, New Yorker, appears no
longer in bis own person and character but by dele
cate AT Washington there are properly speaking, no
New-Yorkers and no Carofnians-ihe special and mu-
ncipa character is merged III that Of national repre-
sentative, who, apart from that which may be
especially due TO either State, is bound TO consider
what is hest and what is just for the entire body of
Sates-tbe United States not only IN their aggregate
Union but IN their relation to each other WITH spe'
ofc institutions in any single State the
or The Caiolinian is no further chsrgeabe; he has
parted with 30 much of his public duy to repre-.
sentative who If required TO be governed ny oher ana
more conpreheTs iye considerations.
We council of our countrymen therefore, to leave
te gu, sion Of Slavery where the Constitution has
pla( ed it, and with those among whom 1t exists to
age it III Their own way or 10 an uniupassloned,
rational and fraternal spirit of legislation. In the
meantime a more momcntous subject calls for our
NOE immediate ection-that of an American ma
toI atty. .
increment propose 10 do 7-lt has proposed:
To dispe from popular use every foreign language
To print all public documents III the English tongue
alone. ~ .,
To ordain that all schools aided by the State shall
ufe the same language.
To disIaud military companies founded on and de-
veloping exclusive foreign sympathy.
TO purify and ennoble the elective franchise, DC.
Mr. MATHEWS concluded by offering for adoption
the following resolutions:
Reohed That cor lily approve and heartily accept the
Declaration Ct Principles now presented oea..
da,e " 10 Is net in accord with this Declaration.
Hbess ard comprehensive Amercsn. throughout the eoun
Try The plea ion Of the principles OF I'M. our De
rlto- end occasions az may require the employ
meat. ,,. =, ,. ..,;..ns uri,r uh.,sxor
,Ss,,n or srrsnsenen they may act mPs difuso
enesGrase es.fo9 upon the en;ion 1c
SIs,eyer sseres and BY nnuenc they have at
NJ WILLIAMS seconded the resolution as he said,
v Great deal of pleasure and in the course OF the
,,mafks hioh he made spoke OF the recent eleVauon
~ he pubcr atoric chair of Mr.. Wise, and OF the
II cans used TO elect him. lie WAS quite furious against
fore cIe ana uOuthl 'ho' <>0''N'A' "-S
rule America -
Before the Chairman could put the question some
gentleman in tie crowd arose and ventured to make
some inquiry relative to the aluson to Slavery IN
,ho address. upon which the Chairman informed HIM
that tie resolutions were before the Injecting ioi "'o
tion ana not tie address.
A Mir. ToUsER on tie opposite side OF the house,
now arose and offered an amendment of al Anti
Slavery character TO the resolutions, but tins amend
meut (which we were unable to obtain was voted
down with but few dissenting voices.
Tie CHAIRMAN i'll a few remarks alluded 10 the W.
riors secret American Councils in which there was
row ard had been ooneid rable discussion, and that
fire immediate object of this meeting was to lay before
tie public the fundamental principles OF INC Aiierf
Gun organization. ,
Amid much confusion the vote taken on the
ORIGINAL resolutions and they were carried almost
Unanimously.
Mr.. MATHEWS, as soon as the vote was taken, made
motion to adjourn. with three cheers but before ths
,r,s,;on could be put a gentleman from the Tenth
Ward nrose tnd desired to make some REMARKS.
Tic crowd seemed inclined to hear him, but the
Chairman thought tie motion to adjourn Was Ia orGer,
and enid great confusion put the question: but IL was
lost.
The gentleman was then called upon by the crowd
IN 90 ON. wien be commenced by remarking that he
WIS as strong and firm American ns any one pres
eut Afor few words about the mater before inc
melting freedom of speech and liberty OF the press,
10 was about sreaking of Slavery, when the great
est confusion ensued Loud cries of Put lin out
nj him outl The Chairman endeavored to preserve
| order. but bis efforts were unavailing when Dir.
Matthews again Game forward and renewed his motion
| TO adjourn.
terms, wien Mr.. Mathews ntimaed that if any of the
nentl,non present desrOus Of arguing The suJcct
| would Lire q moderate room OF moderate rent ara
invite them, they would certainly come and argue the
matter. lie ds much as nlliIeu llat 'nis i"'ei vas
| al cut and dr.ed.
| After some further angry discussion between the
officers and persons in the crowd, tho meeting ad-
jourred nnio great confusion.
mann or AT DEpMEN