The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-22

sste OF the country; recommending a. ears Of set
hing differences adoption by the pc so Of the Crten-
len resolutions some other rxcGc measures with
such notifications as may be d. emed expedent recon-
nending the Legislature Of ew Jersey TO pass law
lake vote OF the people, yes the Crtenden re-
sousions approving the course Of Virginia in appoint
ing commission 60 TO Washington and recommend
ing the New Jersey Legislature TO do the same.
Mr.. Besvi then offered series Of resolutions rect
ing the wrongs against the laws and property Of the
United States by the Southern States in the recent rebel
lion against the federal authorities; commencing the
President and Cabinet their efforts put down rebel
lion and in suppors Of the constitution and laws and op
posing Cancellation while the federal authority is deed
The Chair very emphatcy ruled the resolutions out Of
order, as not coming under the call
Mr.. Belville then invited all who had voted for Mr.
Lincoln, and who not ashamed Of it, 10 follow him.
and organize meeting in front OF the hail. Al this
ppint large number left and organized outside where
speeches made by Messrs. Devereaax, osmond,
Bellviile and others.
The hail sti crowded, and the meeting proceeded
quietly to transact It's business The re solutions
adopted.
Speeches were made by Judge Mar, G. W. Jay and
Others resolution Of thanks TO the chairman. who is
firm republican, was adopted. He returned thanks and
spoke in terms Of Cancellation Six cheers were then
given for him, and the meeting adjourned For time
there was quite an excitement but the fortunate
sion Of part of the meeting prevented row.
The Pioneer Methodist OF the Far West.
LECTURE By THE REV. PETER CARTWRIGHT.
The basement OF Clinton Hall was filed to an
ten evening that would have delighted the heart of
Hinton Rowan Helper The Of the old and honored
pioneer of Western Methodism Peter Cartwright, drew
together assembly that almost filled the hall Con-
sdering the short notice given Of the lecture this
very satisfactory.
Mr. Cartwright appeared the platform at about eight
o'clock, and received with loud and general ap
plause. He s fine looking old gentleman, of darkly
bronzed features pleasant expression Of countenance
and redundantly witty disposition.
On being presented to the audience he said that he
entire stranger and he regretted that he had con-
tracted severe cold He in his seventy fifth year,
nearly seventy Of these he had spent the far West
which, his fathers tme unbroken wilderness,
in q complete state of nature When he child, not
long after the Revolution, his family emgrated to Ken
lucky where they exposed to encounters
with the sayages. He had himself been three four
Indian battles, in which great many fell on both Sides
Language he said, would fail TO convey any adequate
idea Of the country to which he referred It's at
that time the Western World and some called it By
far name for as 1t was the resort Of all who fed
Hc then proceeded give account in very interesting
language the habits Of the early settlers nterspersng
his remarks with the choicest of original anecdoe told
in the most original and fascinating way The very first
sermon he ever heard preached was fully eight years
mother the solitary missionary Of the place before
the arrival Of any minister. Southern gentleman paid
them visit in their log cabin on one occasion, bringing
with him fiddle and pack Of cards. In want of some
thing better he began to teach young Cartwright
play the cards and the VIOLIN and the young
expert that he soon both the violin and
also had % The
this on a horse which old Cartwright was about to
run and young Cartwright being the jockey actually
worsted the Phstine in this case also was not until
organization took place in that distant region But the
grand result did at last come The "Church Of the Will
derness was established, and Bishop NJ Henry ap-
pointed to assume the direction of the new ecclesiastical
establishment The Bishop, soon after his induction,
chose young Cartwright to assist in the mission
$tenerant preacher. For six months he travelled and
abored faithfully in the cause and at length gentle
man calling himself asteward presented him with six
dollars which he called quarterage. Thus he highly
successful for he made six dollars in six months
NE rate Of dollar "a, month paying ms own expenses
opinion that he had entered the mission because 1t
| an e.sy and profitable work Qaughtcr2 And yet,
(Applause) After relating interesting anecdotes
in the life Of General jackson and other worthless the
Rev Mr. Cartwright thus concluded his really interesting
| ecture;-Gcneral jackson was certainly a wicked
in the earlier part Of his life but glad to say
that he joined the Presby terian church. gave ample
evidence Of piety. His end that of Christian
peaceful and happy. cloud applause.) am a stranger
and not much OF politician but still devoutly be-
fore God and all mankind with whom Icommune-I wish
we had such man General jackson at the helm of
Affairs at the present moment umultuous appause) Ny
father was revolutionary soldier and he fought two
and six months on many field to gain the independence
Of this country had two uncles who fell in the battle
Of Brandywne and another who the private
tary OF General Washington during the Revolution But
all that my father left me was the boon Of liberty and
freedom, and have always considered that this the
best inheritance that father could leave to his child
Applause). must also say that my father taught
10 hate tories then and hate them still (Applause).
am in favor Of free speech and free debato-0oud APP
ause)-although old Of seventy five years
Old as ] am love my country. have seven child
forty -four grandchildren and large army of great
grandchildren with many more to come. applause Al
though am dying of old age, desire TO leave the ineri
lance OF freedom to my children. Let the heavens fall
but preserve the Union cloud and prolonged applause
Old as am, ard still as am, could shoulder my rife
now for the Union fRenewed applause.) 20 for
peaceful measures but II that won't do then here am
Union must have. 10 the course Of my life have
mingled little with the politicians in my native State
out ! found u was dogs life for man who
wanted TO keep good conscience. In conclu-
sion, let me say 70 you that wilderness
has been made 10 bloom and blossom like the
rose. Where we had few thousands Of settlers
scattered in Kentucky West Tennessee through the
Southwest, Northwest and West, have over 400
600 cltizens Appiause) And stl gration is West
ward, where there is yeta world TO be settled and colo
MED Let us then have union, for IL but keep
gether as nation, shall be instrumental in giving
freedom to numberless nations yet unborn. cloud ap
pause) shall deeply regret any evil that may befaI
cefssity This Is the good ] wish our common land
would like TO know you all better citizens Of New
York, and may God bless you all and bring you to hap
Mr. Cartwright then retired and nearly an hour was
spent by the ladies and gentlemen of the congregation in
shaking hands and fectatng the pioneer preacher OF
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