The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-16
[From thc INV YoRx HkaAIp Nov Ia Isaa.l

fsinoH debate the Northeastern Boundary quest
that saw one morning the manly form OF General s'o,
walking up the broad avenue that leads 70 the Capitol
order to listen there 20 the ridiculous trades and wne
msnaces uttered by the leading politicians of parties
here said to myself 'there's that possesses
Ae clements Of true popularity his reputation his char.
acter his talents capable OF restoring this country to
ton, and Of bringing 10 an honorable termination every
i foreign dispute -
On this idea returned TO Gadsby's Hotel seized
pen, and through the columns OF the HERALD flung his
before the country the statesman, the
patriot the warrior the manthe only that possessed
any resemblance to the lofty moral intellectual char
acter OF Washington who deserved occupy the seat
once halowed by him, but now desecrated by contempt
! BILE politicians and miserable drveers
General Scott then at Washington waiting orders,
preparing for him by the President on the Maine bust
ness. Neither branch Of the government, either execu
opinion and taking his advice After brief sojourn he
left Washington went East and the country knows how
he alayed the storm. Since that time his and his
course have rushed the country like widire Both
factions and all the politicians have been trying to choke
of the voice 9, the people but will not stay choSed OIL
The chains OF both factions are bursting asunder in New
York, and now on the verge oi greater political
revolution than those which elected Thomas Jefferson in
| 1900, or Andrew jackson in 1925.
| We the proceedings OF the first Scott meet
ing held this country which, TO the eternal honor OF the
city Of Rochester, has burst forth like vole in the
great western region OF New York, where de-
! mocracy are always abundant and always good.
,.The ball is row opcnej-Wnfeld Scott the field
in the great Niagara battle ground OF honesty aud purity
The Wing ii Harrisburg may nominate whom they
please II that body dare-aye dare to put up any other
/
solution Of the wing faction throughout the Union Ia
this State will he crushed to atoms in month We do
not. therefore, care pin what that body of blockheads
| ma, DO With such patriot, such statesman, such
| hrfo, such man, such pure Chrstan-uo gambler,
card player professional backleget the honest indus
trous and chyalrc Of both parties forth from the
Sodoms and Gomorrahs Of the and unite
and mighty effort to restore the country to peace and 10
quiet Both the national factions be broken pieces,
| and .now's the day and now's the hour
Call great Scott meeting in this city. Let organize
let US move-let US send delegation 10 Harrisburg
/ Aove-movc
SCOTT MEETING IN ROCHESTER,.
An immense meeting Of the citizens OF Rochester in "a
Of the election Of General Winfield Scott the prcs
dcncy, held at the Court House, the 18th instant
The meeting was temporarily organized By calling joseph
Mcdbery to the chair when committee consisting OF l..
K. Faulkner, Henry w. Davis John Hawkes., Fl. Pack
ard and b. Coueh, was appointed TO report suitable
/ hccrs for the meeting.
The committee reported the OF the following gca
tlemen, who were , Unanimously appoinied'-
| Derrick Siblcy, Sas H. Frnk, Elias Pond. Erasmus D.
| Smith. Z i. smith and S H. Packard Vice Presidents.
Erasus Shepard, Robert Haight and James Miller, Sec
retaries.
On motion Of J. W Gilbert, Esq, committee of five
was appointed by the chair consisting OF J. w. Gilbert
/ l. X. Faulkner F.. r. Smith, r. L. McCoum and j. G.
Chumaseo to present an address and resolutions to the
meeting.
This committee By J. W. Gilbert, Esq, reported an adj
dress, which, on motion Of Mr. A. Erickson, unan.
mously adopted
| AppREss
FRrEMEy or THE UNioH-A large portion OF your fellow
citizens have assembled under the solemn conviction Of
the necessity OF immediate vigorous ana united political
federal government They feel that the present
tous crisis public affairs will afford abundant JUS
tihcation for brief exposition Of the views which they
entertain in respect 10 the obligations resting upon the
citizens Of this Union To the sordd and grovelng spoil
err whose best aspirations all concentrate IN the oavcs
and fishes OF Office the agrarian cveler who conten
plates equality Of social and political degradation the
millennium Of mans condition. appeal were unnecessa-
ry But the free honest and enlightened yeomapry OF
the land persuaded shall speak in vain.
You have been under every vcissiude, the most
faithful preservers ofpocal truth the foremost asertes
Of civil liberty. Upon you then we cali 70 bestow your
ef,ctua AID IN repairing the dapdated institutions OF our
beloved country and IN rcsuscitatng the decayei and
prng spirit Of patriotism We ask you 10 bring the prn
cpns and practices q the who invested with the
administration Of the government 10 the test Of those poll
teal truths which were asserted and maintained by the
fathers Of democracy at an early period Of our history
strength have since become the genuine tombstone o. po
lt.ca faith
Fellow ctzcns-we have endeavored 10 show with
great breviy thai TIC present is not an ordinary contest
tor party supremacy-that Is not opposition 10
principles and measures, respecting which men may ho
nesty dncr-out that reaches BACK 70 The original the.
DRY and the fundamental doctrines Of political system
Il y the old contest q the crown side and the
PIE on the other. Popular freedom against arbitrary
power similar contest has occurred only before
N The oourse Ct our NATIONAL existence The memorable
revolution OF rs originated upon The grounds. and
resulted the signal triumph of The democracy. That
contest occurred IA purc times than the present. and was
Characte rizcd by Of those difficulties which long
q political corruption has thrown path
Our opponents dare not give fair tight They seek,
overthrow. Their only hope rests the folly the
baseness of the people Bat With united force we shall
be able TO deiea, their Vaccinations and ELECT another
vouion az svnai and eeaa as that which secured the
aSccndancy Of the democracy IN '9s.
The great battle 1910 must be fought under the broad
and time honored banner Of the ancca democracy Let
be spread forth and let the call be made for the people
10 gather under s ample folds Under the guidance Of
chosen leader victory, complete and eficctua, will
then crown orr efforts
Fellow ci,izcns-In seeking for The individual who Is to
be the chosen instrument M cfcctng the consmmaiion
Of wishes and .xeftons, true patriotism loudly de-
mands that elect HIM who will beet the great
end Of harmony aud unon whose feelings in unison
with our own, and whose ability and experience Will sup
Fly the resources which necessary tins great work ~
political reform Among the distinguished patriots whose
nancs have been brought forward candidates for the
Chief Mag.s,racy oi the Cnon we are mpeied by 50
emn conviction OF our duties a. pairios aud an ardent
regard for than by the impulses of per-
sona esteem and OF gratitude 20 express choice IN IA
vor vi cencrs Winfield Scott
His commanding talents, his comprehensive aud liberal
experience his long and patriotic devotion the interests
of the people his brilliant achievements Ia support u the
nstonal honor. and more than AL be free and elevated
position removed from the Associations ~ mere partisan
Watarc-uncouiannaeah ny lafiy pledges AMI conmii.
merits and exempt from the prciudiCes which spring from
sectional interests aud local lcaouses, give him
questionable clam y popular confidence and support
Whether regard hE splendid achievements on The
Niagara during TIE last bis recent services
N 'Lccting tiood,ss victory over Tie hydra nuiica
ton removing the Chorok,cs. IN preserving peace
win Great Britain, perceive uatering lnd patri
Oic devotion 10 tho pub welfare nudiminishcd by the
sehtcsi impulse Of personal ambition 81 self Interest
WITH the 81 m determination 70 give our best support b
Tie candidate for prt dent who eha be selected by the
true democracy y The Un0n again express our strong
preference Tor General SCutL We earnestly recommend
10 all ovvrE e The Union opponents " executive msrac
ard II arbitrary power, a. fally union aud
10 strength under The Old democratic standard Then,
With TIE hero q Chippewa for Cur guide viii we achieve
victory af more r,spendcn' dstfc and more beneh-
cent n = rsulis than 'ny whh nov cmbzon tbe page
| - our tcUttry' Z history.
D.. T.. SMITH. Fxq from tie committee, reported
tho following resolutions, which, motion II John
| Hawke, wctp aso unanimously adortet-
RESOLUTIONS.
Rtovod Tbat the last three elections hold In tbs State
have sgfatcd the fact that Mr.. Van Brrcn cannot
receive The vote az New York candidate presented
or the suiifsgos o the people, uron whom all who are
OPPOSED 81 lafy prosr pt0u AID federal dctatou what
MY have been their iofmer political associations,
| can C0ru ally and consistently gnlic.
Resolved, That Winfield scott. By hs distinguished
aEd pcaoe, BY hg purity 81 heart and hiegfi
y of purTo6C, Ms Cfiy patriotism AMI brilliant intellect,
4 worthy 81 BE- tie next ~ Washington the
Presidential THAR. that bis eminent success the most
/ dncun Liylomat.c tnpoymtuis has demonstrated not