New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-24
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
MEETING IN THE PARK.

FILIIBCSTER MEETING IN THE PARK.
Last night a mass meeting was held in the PARK
for the purpose of encouraging the struggling Patr-
OTIS under General Walker in their efforts for Free
dom. and to approve the action OF the Amencsa
Government in their recognition of the Ncaraguan
Minister" platform erected from one oornfr
of which foa,ed the flag of Ncarsgus and at each
end of il were displayed banners inscribed, Enlargo
,ha bornds ~ Freedom No British interference
an the Continent Of America" by means OF can
non and bard of music large and molly crswd was
gathered TO the spot
Soon after o'clock, Mr.. JONI CLAscr, Alderman
from o. Sixth Ward called the meeting to order, and
begged to nominate a. Chairman, ELIJAH Il. PURpr,
esq As that amiabe gentleman came forward, IN
charge Of Capt. Rynders the Captain said, "Heres
the Old War Horse of the Democracy-taint neccs-
sary to inerdoos him to ye" Mr.. Purdy removed hbs
hat and amid much cheering and other marks OF public
regard said that p truly grateful tor being called
10 pr, side over a meeting. IL was an homer
which be could sufficiently acknowledge Ing
meeting was caXU to express the satisfaction of
the people of New.York with the late act OF the
administration in receiving and acknowledging thc
Minister from Nicaragua and also to sympathse with
Gene raj aker and the patriots under him, IN their
efforts extend Republican institutions over CentIas
America. This movement in CeHtral America was, u"
f,lt assured raught with the most important conse-
quences to The people of this country and Of the whole
world. Walker not only has to strive against
Costa Rica, but also against the mmions
England and France. Would American citizens stand
NV and tamely submit to behold their tellowcountry-
men exterminsted by European hirelings lCnes OF.
- No no" and You are sound"1 Does 1t not be-
hoove US, as Americans, to aud him in hs extremity,
both by sympathy, and also by our contributors
of me- and ars1 There is treaty, you say Between
us and Great Britain. Haven't they broken
their pa,t of III Why then should We keep
oursl No, Great Britain and France have taken
sides with Costa tca, therefore the du'y Oh our
| Government to take sides with Gen. Walker lap
plauseL Let us urge upon our Government to tako
come decisive measures in his behalf. Let us show
Great Britain and the world that we are ready to aid
our people, wherever they may be Great applause
| Mr.. ALEXANDER LAWRENCE read a long list Of
Nice-Presdents and Secretaries, and requested them
10 take seats upon the platform rather difficult un-
| dertaking considering that il was full already j.
Nr. APPLETON OAKsMITB then read the resolutions,
| frrt requesting that distinguished patriot, William
Wilson, TO stop firing that cannon The resolutions
embraced good deal Of matter about the rights 0 man
in general and the rights of Americans In Central
| America in particular. The Pierce Administration
ndorsed, and the recognition Of the Nicaraguan
Minister extolled act worthy of all commenda-
tion, Thty aIso affirmed that Walker went to Nicsrs-
qua at the invitation Of the Democratic masses Of that
country for the purpose Of extending freedom
Central Amenca. In conclusion they sympahized with
Walker and called for practical enforcement Of tho
Monroe doctrine" OF course the resolutions
received with many cheers, and adopted unanimously.
Mr. OAKsNIrH next read letter from Gen. Cas-,
which he introduced a. from the Old War-Horse OF
Michigan" The General sympathized with Walker,
regretted his inability to be in NewYork at the meet
ing, and praised the Administration for recognizing
Gen. Waker's Government. The heroic efforts OF his
cOuniymeD in Nicaragua received his warmest ad-
miratiOn and approval Six cheers were given for Gen.
CAGE.
The next letter ives from ex-Goy. Smith Of Virginia,
expressing sentiments similar 10 the above The ex
Governor was aso cheeredl
The crowd then called for Rynders, but the Chair
man introduced that sample of Young America
Gov. PRIcE OF NewJerrey. The Gov. was glad
that the Government had recognized Walker as tho
de tacto Government Of Nicaragua. He had seen
Gen. Walker 90 10 that country with handful OF
Americans at the invitation Of the Democrats OF that
country to to the people the Dement'S OF free
institutions For months be went ON 70 the saisfac-
ton Of the people Of tba. country He then saw the
mirerable fte State of Nicaragua, which could not
muster 2 500 men in the field, make war against him,
and plunge the country into new difficulties and dis
,ractiOns. Enyious OF Walkers fame, and jealous
Of bic success the British determined To
drive him and every American into the sea Three
groan- for England. They accordingly armed Costa
Rica, and supplied her with money 70 do her dirty
work Should stand by and see Esgland, France
dering them any assistance lCnes OF no, no, an!
cb.eIrl We must 20 30 their assrtsnce, snd
drive back the minoDs Of Britain lApPAase.I
Ever .ince the acquisition OF California, ! nave navo
b.Id ,ba, ue ought 10 acquire the 1sthmus Of Mica
,sous and Panama. They are anecessty to tnb coun-
~ and we must have them az all hazards. Ihey may
cal us Fiibusters. Am glad to see 20 many ~ mem n
h.Te topiobt lie continued: would tsB ereat Dnt-
ar / would tel the world that those Important
point. belong Of night 10 U. and ths' we mean hsvo
hem ard will poesess them yet; AZ pfeceoent, tne
nesker cited the act Of l5I, auinonzing
r. P,s.;dsn, 10 take posse.sion of the Fioridss
-. S,.'p and 20 employ the services OF the army
,d navy of the United states for that purpose, II
ro.ssvy The Government Of those days wero
ss,er hilibusters than the present Administration.
IL ieco,,epded that Geeat Britain had always eDdea-
90 to head Of hi. country in a her schemes lor
,a,ri,orisI sggrsndzement and that II was about
,ine Tor his country 10 show her that we did
rot intend 10 stand ii any longer lCheenl. Beside,
Ie cortended trst prosperity wss her prosperity,
and that n the settlement Of Central America BY
American. under this Government, Great Britain and
the whole world would be leneftted. In conclusion,
BE- hcped that the flag Of Nicaragua would soon be
exc anged TOR the starr and stripes Of the United
sts,es tGiest spplsuse
Cspt POLLARD Of California was the next speaker,
but ether n consequence Of the weakness OF his voice
or the confusion which prevailed only understood
him 20 -sy that be made Gen. Walkers acquaintance,
ard found hin rather snister looking per-On OF ple
bcian expression. But b.. acts beled Bis looks. lie
wa hero. whOse fame did not depend upon ruccess.
he pad already paced the crisis Of bis greatness and
# BE- to die, after ages would recognize him
e. tie hberstor Of Central America. lie called for
TIE hnericsn eagle would destroy the Brtrh
serpent lie -uccumbed 10 the Ofeipressed wsG Of tho
c. Owd end retire
IT, Hon. GEO ". PICK Of Michigan was intro
euee1 a. ~ little more Young Auericl." Tho merit
Of BIZ. Peck's sps,cs did NOT hs t. b:eviiy. IL wa