The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-12

Enth usiaatIc Meeting In National Hall
Speeches ard RESOLUTIONS, &C., NC.
large and enthusiastic meeting Of citizens he'd In
National Hail. Canal street, last evening" pursuant TO the
following call
GENERAL WALKER IN NEW YORK.
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mailing he necsssar, srraDeemens for the OCCASION
Upon motion of II. N. Who, Hon. Elijah f. Purdy was
chosen chairman unanimously
Mr.. PuRDy on taking the chair, expressed his snoere
sympathy with the BE acted iearessly tho gh he
expected to be abused. He did that because he
was willing to be called nlbuster. (Cheers) He did
for the consequences He to join with them
in their efforts give the representative of nbustersm
reception such New York only could give. (Cheers)
The following Vice Presidents and Secretaries then
Chosen
Vice Presidents Dr. George F. Osborn. Hon. A. A.
Thompson Gen. Ward Burnett, Eorstio N Wild, saml
Brevt ort, Chas H. Ring
Stcretories-Malcoam Campbell, Edward Cooper.
Hon. Mr.. BrANcoAN then introduced by Chair
man, and addressed tho meeting at some length,
dorsng the object of the meeting, and expressing the
hope that General Walker would be received with the
honor due TO his gallant exploits in Nicaragua
Captain JOHN CREIGHTON WAS the next speaker he
took the oppo tuniy correct the impression which had
been by bis speech on the occasion OF the e
10 General H. ogsen that he thought little Of General
Walkers abilities He proceeded to show at some
length the military ability Of General Walker and placed
himself right the record as firm friend OF Genera
Walker. In conclusion no announced that the Rynders
Grenadiers would turn out and given General Walker
reception 'aa was Q ption."
ANDRxw JACKSON PIrMB was proud 70 follow the elo-
Queni gent enan WHO bad preceded him He knew
him honor Though the meeting small he knew
that II would be the nucleus of vast &sembaxe
which would greet the hero Of Nicaragua when he
should arrive in New York. II Walker q hibrster
also Koseiwko, lafayette and DeKalb hIbusters
and Walkers name should be demo ,nced their tombs
should be stripped Of the Aures with which they had
heretofore been decked.
Mr. ISAAC BoYoE was next introduced He depicted the
free,om which would thoroughly sustain General Walker
in his efforts 10 extend the area of freedom" He be-
beved in the Americanzaton Of Central America which
much needed He believed that when Walker arrived
they would To him, "se henor the brave and TO you
| we ot ( for NNsraguan freedom"
MIR. MALCOLM CAMPBELL said that with regard to the
caumnies uttered aganst General Walker he would
cent not TO take part in bis reception could OF those
serons against him be proved He commended that though
General Walker had defeated, had not yet been
vapquahed and that he would yet do much towari tho
compsbment Of the great aim Of his fe He defended
GepeI Walker from the charges Of cruelty which had
been brought against him, and in conclusion offered the
following preamble and resolutions, which were unani
whereas, the time has arrived when becomes
sary for the American people to give public expression to
their views the great international issues before
the world and especially npon the momenous questions
OF the supremacy of republican institutions upon this side
| of the Atlantic therefore,
Resolved, That We, tho people of New York, sympa-
thze deeply With our fellow country men who have gal
anfy struggled for the last two against obstacles
buherto insurmountabe 10 aid democratic brethren
Nicaragua IN the establishment and maintenance of the
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Resolved That nasmuch they stood firm In position
ana integrity Of purpose against the united attacks of
tamsa Salvador Hon iuras and Costa Rca aided by
infamous assocat Of American capitalists, and choered
on by the material aid and moral coantenance Of Great
Britain the self styled protector Of Central America and
only yielded length when the flag OF their native land
= ~ s1s .nSy nave displayed
Resolved, That the principle OF the Monroe doctrine is
vital u US as nation, and that should view with
Jealous ey the slightest attempt from whatever source,
a. an Infringement Of the rights therein declared.
Resolved That We recognise in William Walker and the
movement be so hiy represents the only element
thai can give peace and prosperity TO distracted and
poverished noRbbor, and that welfare and
rty, rot less than the dictates OF common humanity,
should lead US to extend to him sympathy and aid
Resolved, Thai the career of wilam Walker in Mica.
regua In the deld and In the council chamber has given
the best evidences OF genius conceive and ability
execute the high mission OF Improvement OF suffering
and degraded people, and while endorse him in the
past We declare unwaverng confidence in him for the
! future
embodiment Of those principles of democracy progress
most dear 10 hearts, tovs this city toe guest of
the people Il at We may exchange with him congratua-
tons over the past and manifest 10 him our bright anci
paons OF the future.
Col Fabens and J. B. Fogarty made brief and eloquent
speeches.
Upon notion the Chair appointed the following CON nit
tee 10 make arrangements for the reception Of Gen. Wal
ker, in accordance WITH the object of the meeting
Committee Of Arangemehs George T. Thompson, Al
bert A. Thompson, Florence Mccarthy, Gilbert Dean, Il
Fofary, Malcolm Campbell. Col ward H. Burnett, Alex.
C. horton, II. " wid John Clancy, John Creighton, U.
7. Walker. william WHOM.
Upon motion, the Chairman was added to the committee
and the meeting adjourned.
TO TnE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
am not one OF "the people Of Now York" am not
"fcsirous of giving a public option" 10 General will
| liam Walker, President OF Nicaragua. No QUO had
authority 10 fiRn my to the call for public meeting
Of the people Aforesaid Ito make arrangements for such
rccepuon," which Is published 10 sppdry papers OF 10
day Ny consent not asked IF 1t bad been would
have withheld IT, for the that had right 10 Join
In that CALL and because consider all such "recepuons
| of practical utility. I had overdose In 1851,
when Kosuth to the United States ] prefer to
show my sympathy 9Th General Walker and the deep
ieiest feel In the Ultimate triumphant Of tho
OF which he has been distinguished champion
somewhat differently, and, a. believe. quito as bene-
HciaIly ). ID. WE5TCUTf
| JrSg II, 1857
| Anniversary OF the Colored Home.