The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-30
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Tic proceeded IN notice sonlo NJ tho obnoxious ppo-
visions Of The laws which had been passed. and concluded
~ folows-Let me appeal N all citizens not N be led
away by the demons of prejudice party but 10 pursue
truth wherever she leads. The whg party died Al her
FEET She flies In terror from tho terrible republican,
breaks through the bars o. the sscre, ordsrs now
repoees In the arms Of the Stern democracy. Let the
sovereignty Of the metropolis and the Al lhe Ass
be inscribed on all your banners wahous he one Jon
will cease 10 be freemen without the other yeu will cse
the brilliant des.nes that gather around the sublime
Al The conclusion OF Mr. Tomlnsons address tho follow
ing reso latops were read and adop,et -
Resoved, rhas We, citizens Of the city OF New York,
do hMeby, In the name and presence Of The community
whereof we form part most soemnly and earnestly pro
teri against this series Of bold and daring usurpaons
And hence Resolved, ina. in the so oAlled /" Metro
polan Police bill )" passed at bany, April IA lss7 20
recognize direct attack upon municipal liberties and
since that violence which assails one free community
violence to allan assault upon the nndanen,a principle
OF rate and national sovereignty ~ acknowledged BY all
our American constitutions And
3 Resolved, That In the Excise BILL and Port Wardeas'
PHI We dcover not only tho spirit, but the very pnraseo
ogy OF decay ea oppression sought 70 DO reswcased
Indignation did their absurd LANGUAGE and moyi-ions
alike laundering and Illegal preclude any other feeling
than emotions Of deriion and contempt
And resolved, That In their oogna,e scts We can d.
ngush only the rapacity OF the wolf tompered with the
low cumming and amidy Of the weasel, WITHOUT one ny
Of the adroness the wit OF ether-n nnc mere lessons
In public robbery made easy.
s. And furthermore Resolved, Tha. while, in sn No
acts enumerated, dsctosed bitter and insidos
tepary plot against representative nsstusoas turning
desre n amps Upon ignore the nrst axiom Of
tiona system, viz That there shall bs no legislation VIII
out representation and effort 70 aDnul The clear ineo
Of our State constitution carefully framed With WOW 70
dccenyalise power-ohor alarming features stand forth in
bold relief, 70 will denial OF the soniai oompa =;
dnrust Of the people; g. Military menace and 9sns
raj corruption BY he orer Of position and rewards 70
traitors.
therefore, finally Resolved rh.s ws Ne sons Of ~
vegnt' Of the Empire Common weakh-the cay star q
American progress and civil Merchandising Of the people
and with the people, claiming ah our original guayastesa
rights "undeF oonsttutou which dsanss and fovt1ss
united greatness ~ Q sate''-do hereby pledge I'll
that and have together and indivdusk 70 the
defence Of those nahenabe rights, In the st. 10 the
fore God and our country, in either case, willing
abide.
Hon. ARTHUR woops hen introduced, and proceed
ed 10 detail some Of the outrageous acts Of the as Leg
nature In prosttutng that body Of which he . mem
her, the black republican ocebolders and prvase
schemes Of profit Speaker Hetohn had said In reerenoo
to the revolution the Dved scn that his heAxs twin
cd the word revolution when for Freedom and
how could he the black republican psrv obiscs 70 shi
resolution Of the city Of New York against this infringe
Alderman wmIIAx Coulrm expatated "a great length
the importance Of preserving me Interests Of this srs
city, and keeping w. destiny out Of the hands q thoe Who
needed 20 much the protection " he police, which hoy
would appoint to rescue them from the grasp IF muck
auconecrs from houses OF Questionable repusassna.
Cheers and hughter He was opposed 70 Lhese measures
for providing fa Offices for those whom the people would
choose and the noble stand which their Mayor
(cbeers) Ind taken v9 deserving Of their approbAsou
In conclusion he offered series Of resouous appsoviag
of organization Of the citizen vountees " protect Mo
righw Of the city, which unanimously approved Ho
hoped they would act mp 70 me resolutions and sustain
their reputation free American ciuzeus.
Mr.. JAx.~ KzsxGAS then sang song, amid gress ~
plauee.
By way OF variety three cheers we're given for psv-
nando Wood and three groans for The black rspuokns
Ater brief speeches by Mcssn. Swsokhamer 81
Plumb, the meeting adjourned amid great oxctsmenl