The New York Herald Newspaper, March 19, 1845, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Wednesitay, March 10, 1849. Su Campania. urly expect the arrival! of this packet with one month later foreign is.—Oa the outside ef this day’s Anti-Rent T Il be found a report of the anti-rent trials from our special re at Hudson, Columbia cou © Political Meetings We give in our columns to-day a full report of the meetings held las! night—the one of the whigs, and the other of the ‘natives.’ them particularly to the notice of our readers. It will be perceived that a number of bighly im- portant issues are concerned in the approaching One of the chiefest of these is determination ter of the manicipal government of the city for other isa side contest between the organization of the whigs and that of the ‘‘na- tives” for existence hereafter. rational probability, the gross unpopularity of the native party will: cause a complete revolution in the election this year, and may give us an entirely new set of men for Mayor and Common Council. But the very existence of the ‘‘nativer,” as a party, appears also to be seriously endangered from the indications afforded by these preliminary meetings. From the enthusiasm and energy displayed las! evening among the whigs, itis very certain that they do not mean to yield in the slightest degree to their antagonists, the ‘‘nativ tion, which will take place in a few days, will de- teriniae whether the one or the other willgo tothe We recommend charter election. the next year; ai According to all and this elec- At all events, one thing appears to be pretty cer- tain; that is, the defeat of the new reform party in the effort to retain the government of the city—a trust which they have so shamefully abused during the past year. We commend the reports of the two meetings, however, to our readers, and shall here- after have much more to say on the interesting and important issues involved in this conteet, before it be decided by the people. Tae Apministration oF Mr. Porx.—The first movements of the new administration are now iully before the country, end according to all ap- pearance the course of Mr. Polk and his cabinet advisers will give the country more repose and quiet than it has enjoyed for many years past. The selé¢tion of Mr. Polk’s cabinet may have created some disappointment in certain quarters, both North and South, but this disappointment is trivial when compared with the general acqui- escence of the great bulk of both parties through- out the country. With a wonderful degree of tact, Mr. Polk appears to have cut all connexion with the great leaders of cliques—those standing candi- dates for. the succession. Silas Wright, John C. Calhoun, Lewis Cass, and all others in the position of candidates for the succession three or four years hence, are dissevered entirely from the admi- It is a new era in the administration of public affairs, introduced by a new set of men There is a strong country amongst all parties to giv: rable support to Mr. Polk’s administration in all those measures and principles to which he was pledged in the election. His appointments, thus far, seem to be very generally acquiesced in by all, and there is every probability that we shall have that peace and comfort in republican government, for afew years at least, to which we have been comparatively strangers for a long time past. During the next three years, therefore, we may expect great revival in all the arts and sciences of life, utility and taste. Commerce and manufac- Literature will have a fair field for exertion end display.. Theatrical move- ments will have a fresh start, and every thing con- nected with civilization, improvement, enterprige, indugtry, and human effort, will experience the salutary influence of a quiet, harmonious and re- apectable administration of the general govern- isposition ia the a fair and hono. tures must improve. Movements OF THE Soctatists.— Mr. Robert Owen, the great father of English socialism, has arrived in this city from Washington, full of phi- Janthropy and philosophy, and intends, in a few days, to commence a course of lectures en his pe- culiar dispensation. He ccnsiders the present or- ganization of society to be all that is erroneous in principle and most irrational in practice, and that it is attributable to three great errors, namely— “That man has the power by his will to form his own individual qualities, physicul, mental, and moral—That he can believe or disbelieve, at his pleasure—That he can like or dislike, love or hate, or create his own feelings for persons and things, according to his will.”” Mr. Owen means to eradi- cate these “errors” by the announcement and en- forcing of ** three great laws of nature” which he has discovered, namely—* That man has no know: ledge or power to enable him individually to form mental or moral qualities—That he must believe of disbelieve according to the strong: est impressions made upon his mind—and, That he must like that which is most agreeable, and dislike that which is the most disagreeable to his mdivi, dual nature.” Mr. Owen has been, ii ; Europe, the great rival of Fourier, the French socialist, whose doctrines he considers, in some respects, repugnant to the laws of nature, althoughPagreeable to those laws in other points. 1n the course of his lectures Mr. Owen will give full and lucid views of his new so- cial system, and satisfy every one that he is going to begin the millenium, for if there is to be one, we think it must be now nigh at hand. The Rev. Mr. Hale of the Journal of Commerce believes, in- deed, that we are now in the millenium—that it dawaed upon the world several years since. bably he dates its advent from the time when he began to receive $75a night for the use of the Ta- bernacle, exclusive of five dollars for a carpet on the platform, and ten dollars for a bottle of grog in the committee room. ‘The lectures of Mr. Owen, however, cannot fail to be interesting and instructive. Unlike the apos- tles of French socialism, who have perambulated this country, Mr. Owen possesses a comprehensive and cultivated mind, and there is a philosophic dignity in his discourses,which effectually sets ridi- In unfolding his benevolent schemes for the regeneration of the human race, he will very probably occasion a little unezsiness in Brisbane, Greeley, and the French philosophers, as he (may expose their weakness ‘and charlatanry inthe same line of improving the world. We shall endeavor to give a full account of Mr. Owen’s Jec- tures, and state precisely where he differs from the Fonrierite notions of Brisbane and others. Beavtivut Licw cule at defiance. —There was a splendid atmos- pherical sight presented to us yesterday afternoon. About five o’clock a thick snow squall passed over the city just high enough for the sun to shine un- der it, and to throw its rays on the millions of Jit- tle snow flakes that filled the air, giving them the appearance of a shower of diamonds, and casting over the whole a beautiful snowbow—not a rain- bow. The sight lasted for full five minutes, and its attractiveness was increased by a half a dozen kites that were flying ata considerable altitude and appearing like the tather flakes of the million little It was a rare sight for a March day. fig- Great fears are entertained that the Post Office Department will try to make the new post- age law unpopular, in order to get it repealed. Don’t, Cave, if you please. fc Of the two new ¢ now under way—the Mirror and the latter seems to be the most readable. Willis’s will be a failure. at evening papers 4B Senor Almonte, the Mexican Minister, is ex- peeted in town from Washington to-day or to- morrow, en route for Vera Cruz Turek Days Laver rrom CiINA~ANOTHER Snont Paseags.—The ship Montauk, Captain Mc- Michael, arrived yesterday from Canton, with ad- Vices to the 12:h of December. She passed Macao on the Mth. This remarkably fast sailer made the passage trom Cuina to Cape Hatteras in eighty-seven days. She brings nothing of importance; her advices re only three days later thau those brought by the fouqua, aad very little could, therefore, have transpired among the Celestials. It takes them more than three days to affect much The Montauk has a full cargo of teas and silks; she 1s mostly filled up with the former, however, — ‘The tea market was in the same condition 28 on the 9:h; teas were scarce and prices pretty high. Commercian Treaty wim ExGLann.—It is now certain, from the besi information, that Mr. Pa- kenham, the British,Minister, has received instruc- tions to open negotiations for a new commercial treaty with this country, and we really hope our government may meet him half way at least. No doubt the next arrival from Europe, will bring us a general explosion from the opposition branches in Parliament, against the letter of Mr. Calhoun, and the Queen’s speech may have some reference to the same subject, but as Mr. Calhoun has now left the cabinet, nothing can grow out of it to mar the successful izsue of these negotiations, and the formation of a new treaty, beneficial to our agn cultural, and without any adverse bearing on our maxufacturing interests. Tus “ Pemace INpusteiaL Association.” —We have given frequent notices of the association bear- ing this title, recently attempted in this city, and said a great many favorable things in behalf of the enterprise; but we very much doubt whether it will terminate in much goed to female labor- ers of any description. ‘There is too much literary parade and philosophical es:umption and personal display connected with fthe movement. Indeed, after a general excitement has{been produced by any movement of this character, we almost uni- formly find a number of persons of a certain class attaching themselves to it—like barnacles on the back of an ill-fated crab—with a view of appropri- ating it to their own advantage. We remember very well how the generous attempt in this city a few years ago, to benefit the working-women, ter- minated. Vast sums of money were collected— powerful appeals made to public sympathy—and a great amount of parade and noise perpetrated, but no permanent benefit accrued to the sufferers. A few busy women who became the managers of the concern, appropriated all the good that was done to their own private emolument, advantage and cre- dit. And this is, we believe, in most cases the re- sult of such movements. In this country every in- dividual of every class of society must trust to in- dividual effort, individual prudence, individual skill and enterprize. All combinations end in no- thing. Cuear Freicuts ro THE Sovru.—We perceive among our advertisements a notice that the rates of freights over the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad have been coneiderably reduc- ed, and that the time occupied in making the trip from one point to the other much lessened. All who are engaged in the eouthern trade will be much pleased with this reduction in time and money. That railroad company has it in its power to benefit the public to a great extent, and its enter- prising managers will make this road the grand thoroughfare for southern travel asd southern freights. ConpiTIon oF THE Srreers. he streets were never in such a horrible condition as at present. The mud is thick and greasy, and sticks to every thing. The crossings are impassable, and the Cor- poration have driven away the poor creatures that used to sweep them. Whenis this to end? University or New York.—The Medical De- partment has its annual commencement this even- ing. About four years ago, nineteen students gra- duated at the old College in Cro:by street—this year, thirty-three, and at the new College this evening, one hundred and twenty will, it is said, Teceive diplomas. Such is the influence of a healthy rivalry and competition ! Fines.— Yesterday there were two alarms ‘from the 4th district. The first, at 3 o’clock in the af- ternoon, proceeded from a tenement in the rear of 51 Mulberry street, occupied by several families, who were speedily dislodged by the rapidity of the flames and the copiousness of the Croton. The “ baseless fabric” speedily exhibited the formidable effects of both these powerful elements. There wes another alarm at 8 o’clock in the evening, al- so in the 4th district, which was speedily extin- guished, not, however, without endangering the lives of the citizens, by the cruel and unnecessary practice, as exercised upon this occasion, of run- ning the hose carts on the side-walks. Movements or TraveLers.—The arrivals yes- terday at the principal hotels were more than usu- ally numerous. At the Astor, amongst others, are recorded the names of Capt. Anthony and lady of the Havre packet ship Argo, Messrs. Cunningham, Hohenbach and Weeks, of Boston; Mr. Howard Spencer, of Philadelphia, &c. At the American, Capt. Michaels, of the Montauk, from Canton; A. J. Rice, Eeq, S.C. At Howard’s, Hon. R. Me- Clelland and family, Michigan; Hon. Preston King, Ogdensburgh ; Major W. W. Eaton, of 8. C., &c.; Mr. Collector Van Nesa will re-occupy his roomson his return from Washington this evening, at this establishment. At the City Hotel, Ed. J. Richardson, of Baltimore ; C. Howard, Springfield; A. &. Barry, and A. O. Bigelow, Boston. At the Globe, Chas. Elliott, Civil Engineer, of Philadel- phia; W. W. Waldsworth, Tennessee. At the Waverley, Gonza de Bergo, and C. de Lorrah, of Italy. The preparations univeisally, at the princi- pal hotels, are upon a scale of personal comfort highly creditable to the respective enterprising pro- prietors. {cj The Rev. Dr. Pise has published his lectures on Catholicity, delivered in St. Peters, in the shape of asmall brochure. We'circulated themten times as much in the Herald. Og Mr. Gouraud, the Professor of Maemo- techay seems to possess the prestige of the newspa- pera, and to be the only great man of the day. {ce Yesterday we had snow, sleet, mud, sun- shine, rain, foul, dry, and wet, all in the compass ofa morning. Great variety, but not so charming. Waveriy Hovuse.—Among the many excellent public houses in New York, the Waverly ae- servedly stands among the first clase. Mr. Whit- comb, Into whose hands this establisament has re- cently passed, is a gentleman of extensive experi- ence and of the most courteous and obliging man- ners. The house has just undergone a thorough repairing, and extensive improvements have been introduced into every department, whereby the comfort and convenience of the guests are made equal to thoge found in the first houses in the city. The table is unsurpassed for its variety and excel- lent cooking; and the establishment, in all respects, is one of the most commodi and best conduct- ed in the city. Success to e host, the gentle- manly landlord of the Waverly. Atarming Free wv Ravenna, Onto.—Oa the 5:h inst., a fire occurred in this village, which created the most alarming apprehensions for the safety of a large and important portion of the village. The fice broke cut between 2 and 3 o’clock A. M., in the boot and shoe store of Ledyard & Harmon, situated on Main atrect, one door west of the Post Ottice, and four doors east of the Star Office. When discoverrd, the fire had made such pro. gress that no efforts could be aveiling to save the build ‘nf, or even any of its contents. Mr. Harmon, who lodged in the building, had barely time to escape, and Mr. Led yord succeeded, with some effort, to react is account hocks, in doing which he received consi: ble injury from the flames. The wind being in the di ion of the huilding occupied by Collins & Li igwell, as a Post Of- Gice and drug store, the fice soon communicated to that, and bid defianes to every attempt made to arrest it. The hasement of the same building was occupied by Mr. Na- tan S$ Sherman, as a marble shop, for the manufactur. ing of grave stones. Before the flames were got under, six large buildings were destroyed, together with up: wards of $7,000 worth of Bespenty: Great praise is given to the Postmaster, Dr L.. Collins, of the firm of Coliins & Letting well, for his fidelity to the public interests in ree ening (he contents of the Post Office, ty the neglect of his own property. Every thing of value Pertaining to the Post Orfice wi fely removed from the burning build- while his own property, (‘he contents of the drug ©) was left to the mercy of the flames. A portion only ugs and medicines were saved. The Opening of the Spring Campaign—The Great Whig Meeting at National Hall— Speech of Dudley Selden—The Whig foree fairly arrayed agninst “Nativeism,” and Religious Persecution. ‘The meeting of the whigs at National Hall last ight to respond to the nomination of Dudley Sel- den as their candidate for the Mayoralty, was one of the largest and most enthusiastic political as- semblages ever seen in that building. At half past seven o'clock the hall was crowded to suflocation, and the dense gathering was called to order by Abraham R. Lawrence, Eeq., who nominated as President the Hon. J. P. Puanix, who according- ly took the chair amid the most enthusiastic ep- plause. The following gentlemen were then proposed and accepted as the other officers ef the meeting :— Ward. . 1 Stephen Whitney, a 10 Benjamin Drake, 11 David Brown, 12 Richard F. Carman, 13 John Conger, 14 Jobo Stewart, 15 Peter | Nevis 16 Edward D. West, 17 John L. Lawrence. 3 Mo 4 Isaac M. Phy fe, 6 John C, Hamilton, 6 Dr. John Stearns, 7 Morris Frankiin, 8 James G. Moffitt, 9 Asa B Meech, Secarranixs. Thomas McKnight, ‘Theodore E. Tomlinson, Abrabom M.Cezzens, — Jobn J. Dodge. The call of the meeting was then read and adopt ed by acclamation. Dr. Bacon then read the report of the nominating committee, which was somewhat lengthy and took stong ground against “nativeism” as an element which had already seriously injured the whig orga- nization, and which was to be crushed and annihi- lated. The report and accompanying resolutions were then pat and adopted with the greatest enthusiasm. The calls for Mr. Selden then became over- whelming, and when that gentleman made his ap- pearance on the platform in response to them, he was received with loud and protracted cheering.— On the subsidence of the applause, Mr. Seupxn said—Gentlemen, I thank you for your nd and hearty greeting. 1 am glad to be called on to speek to this mseting—a meeting over which you, Mr. Chairman, have been selected to preside. (Cheers.) To you, who bave guarded with so much cere'and advanced with so much success the interests of your constituents, agone of the representatives of this metropolis in the great councils of the nation—to whose ¢ffurts as a legisla- tor the commercial welfare ef this city is s0 greatly in- debted—I am glad to have this opportunity of returning my thanks, and { know thet I can udd the thanks of all as- sembied bere. (Loud applause) Fellow citizens, I fear that I may trespass too long upon your patience on this occasion. In undertaking to address you, it is not my purpose to discuss those questions which divide the two Spe pobicek parties ofthe country. Upon there ques. tons I stand ready, if called upon, to speak in all the wards of the city irom this night to the day of election.— (Cheers) Butl desire to speak to you to-night on th new movement which has been exhibited in politics with- inthe last two years, I desire to discuss it. 1 desire that my whig friends in this city and elsewhere may have mv views on this question. If 1am right—good. If!am wrong, you have the power, ao far as repels me, of cor vecting the mischief. (‘‘Good.”) I alludeto the ‘native American” movement. I intend to i ie this occasion—(A voic Shouts of “put him out !) the hall of the people heard. (Cheers.) I question. I have adeep respect for the opinions of others, and sofar as people differ trom me; 1, entertain for their opinions and for themselves the same Kiodness and the sume regard which I hope I mayclaim from them in discus. sing the question. Gentlemen, this isa charter election, but in this city our electioncering has assumed a twolold oapect—it has respect not only to the municipal govern- inent, bat has an influence aleo un the action of the na- tional legislature. Should it be determined in the local elections throughout the country that the public mind does not sustain a policy hostileto the whig policy, not withstanding that a se of Representatives has heen chosen with a majority of its members opposed to that whig policy, it would be compelled to sub- mit to the public will and follow the public opinion ga thus expressed in local elections. (Cheers.) feel therefore that in this point of view, a charter election in the city of New York is ofno small cousequence in ope- rating on the politics of the nation. It is certamly of no #mall consequence tat the vote of the city of New York should correspond with that of the interior of the great “Empire State,” in indicating a feeling hostile to the movements exaibited at Washington during the past win. ter. (Cheers) Gentlemen, it has been read to you in the address and resolutions ju:t score that this Native American movement first exhibited itself about eighteen months ago in this city, and here it consisted of a portion of the opposite party, anda much larger portion of the whig party. In the city of Philadelphia, on the contrary, it had exhibited itself as embracing a much larger por- tion of the epooaite Taty, to what it did of the while, and it is © matter of credit to the city of New York, not only with to the whigs, who united in that movement, but wi to our foreign Bali al that there, al- though thejmovement contro! the vote of the city of New York, everything Tyrone oft in quiet and pesce, whereas, in Philadelphia, it terminated in riot, bl and the fring efoburches, In discussing this question, there ure many poiatate be noticed. Fi object of this native American moverbent ? stand it, it is to create an eaeential change in our natu ization laws, by restricting the right of citizenship for an increased number of years to the emigrants who may ar- rive on these shores. ‘The second purpose is, if possible, to prevent those who have acquired the right, from parti- cipating in ottices of honor or of profit. I believe I state accurately the objects of this movement—if not, I am open to conviction. Some may require 21 years res'dence —some less—but it all events, a substantial increas- ed restriction that is sought. Now, the first question is, if this be an evil, how is it to be corrected? Here let me call your attention to the Constitution of the United States, and toltell you, that accordingito the sound con. struction of thet instrument, it is not within the power of the general government to operate upon that question. (Cheers.) I am not a going to say that it was not intended by the founders of this government ab- solutely to control the queston by particular provisions ofthe Constitution—but, I meanto say thatitis very doubtful whether the general government has the power of operating x0 as to prevont the admissioz of foreigners toa particpstion inthe rights of citizens in every State ofthis Union. If this be the case,the whole foundation of tais native American part is taken from them at once.— Jet us see what the Constitution of the U. 8. says on this point, Let me.read to you the 2d rection of the 1st article :—"' The House of Representatives shall be com- posed of members chosen every second year by the pec of the several States and the.electors in each State shell have the qualifications requisite for electors of the§ most (numerous branch of the Stete Legislature.” Who then are to elect our members of Congress 7 weer are to be elected from the people by the electors authori zed by the State governments to elect the most numerous branch of the legislature. Well, now has Congress re- served to itself the power of determining who shall give in the vote, or hes poy bony in this instroment not claim- ed that power? Ithos Jeft as it was prior to the for- mationjof this instrument. It has beenleftto the State government to e who shall constitute the bedy of electors who are to cast the ballot. In the State of New York we have acted on this subject, and have con- fined it to American citizens. The constitution of New York gives to the Legislature the power of excluding men from participating in the benefit of the vote. It has passed the law—it has fixed the qualifications which a! conatitute the rights of the voters. [Here there was som: bustle at the lower end of the hall, and a voice called out, “Its only 409 of your friends from the 4th ward.” (Great cheering.] The Legislature of this State, in pursuance of its constitution, made the terms of the oath to be, that the voter was an American citi; upon that gtound none but an American citizen is authorised to vote. But, gentlemen, whether this be the provisions of the law in other sections of the Union or not, I am not able to jat the States, as States, claim the right of determining who shall be privi- leged to vote, in selecting the representatives in Congress, hence, we find in some of the Western. bate of this Union, men who have not resided more then a year are allowed tovote. They were permitted to vote on such terms in the organization of the government of Michigan, in Iinoie, and in lowa. I may be wrong—(‘‘no that’s right.) Now, let me ask whether this Native American movement is not acting absurdly, when it asks Congress to do that which it has no power todo? (Cheer~.) Let me look to another section of the constitution. “ Koch State shall int, in such manner as the Legis ture thereof may direct, a number of electors, «qual to the whole number of sepaters and representatives to which the State may bo entitled in the Congress ; but no senator or representative, or pefson holding an office of trust or profit under the UnitediStatos, shall be appointed anelector.” “ The near may determine the time of choosing the electors,and the day on which they shall give their votes. which day shall be the same;thrgughout the U, States.” It 1s thua seen that the power of determining who shall elect the President of the U. States is left to the States respectively, and all that is granted to Congrers is the power of fixing the time when the election of electors shall take place, and when they shall cast their ballots.— Now lot me ask whether this whole Native American movoment is not founded on a basis that must utterly fail? (Cheers.) I speak not now of the expediency of it—that I shall come to presently—but I speak of the legal and constitutional provisionson which the people act, ond I , with rogerd to the exercise of the power of choosing ali the agents of the general government, bota executive and legislative, that power is not regulated by the action of the general government, but by that of the State gov- ernment, and that alone. (Cheers.) This aftempt, then. to build up a party by obtaining a changeof the natural- ization bw is mere moonshine. (Great cheering.)— After the laws are changed, not a title ccum- plished. If they should pass a Jaw at Washin, ton declaring 21 years residence to entitle a mai to becomea voter, it would not be worth one farthing. id horeo!” (Laughter) Mr. Seldon— (Roera of laughter and great But Lam able to say this, cheering.) I think, shown conclusively, int this w! ishaaed on a ground that must fall. Now let me take 02 enother portion of the argu- ment, and ask you whether it constant: Pe ssesaed the power to make the change desired, it would be di and wise todo it? And here | think I can—-it may d you for a few minutes, but it will b ful—| thiok I can correct the public mind on the tice of this aubject, and show that there is very little ground of alarm. I have taken a little trouble to investigate the addition made to the vote by immigration, and | invite your attention to the result of my inquiries, ave tables showing the aumber of immigrants, who landed at the port of New Yorks from 1936 to 1842, inclusive. The arrivals were ag is exhibits ia eight years , being an ‘ones Mf oa770 wunuaily. 1 have not ascertained the humber at other ports, except for one year, 1842, when it was 110,984, avd if that be added to the ucrivals in New York it will make the annual average of passengers from foreign countries landing on thy Now, 16 is to be recollect that this inclu: 1 pas rs—those engoged in commerce—Americsi been abroad and ul others, It iocluivs tema Let us, therefore, make ¢ cessary dednetions m order to ax. ny from abroad aia the aumber of a iwits annually arvi ‘able of becoming naturalized citizens, buat number of passengers from Deduct one sixteenth for trayeliors aud persons in commerce... seeeeeees LLTIS 58,639 Deduct one-half for females. . 4. ceseeeeceees 29,319 29 320 Deduct one half (or infants under 16 yeors,..... 14,650 14,660 Deduct one-fourth for the ge from 16 to 21 years. , 3,665 10,995 Death ia five years, average of life 39 year#, 4... 1.871 9424 The above number of 9,424 comprehends aut adults of every nation and religion, who arrive in the United States and continue long coough therein toteke out their letters of natural: By the, cen of this State for 1835, accurate than that of the United States, there its limits 50 000 aliens out of 2,400 000, 1 30, showing that large numbers do not become naturalized. Assuming that one cight of our populstion is of foreiga birth, then more than one-tourth never become naturaliz: i ly a further deduction of at least jeaving 7,030 asthe whole number of foreign adul riviog in this country who annually be- come citizens in the Uniced States. They vote, all vote ; suppose they divide equally, then whether right or wroug ischi done—the errors balance each other. But which must satisfy the case of the most rejudiced, viz : that three-fourth vote one way and one- ourth the other, and that the first are always wrong, then the one-fourth balances one-fourth of the three-fourths, leaving only one half cf 7,050, or 3,525 to exercise an un- favorable influence upon the ballot-box in the United States. (Great cheering) This, then, is the extent of the dinger and mischief, an annual addition of 7,000 votes of adopted citizens to a present totel of 2,750,000, which is increasing at the rate of 120,000 per annum, by free of its own increase. (Cheers) Such is the frightful danger to which the ballot box inthe United States is exposed by the foreign emigration. ‘Three thousand votes of naturalized ci'izens are annually in- fused into the twe miliions seven hundred and fifty thou sand votes of Americans!—(Roars of Laughter.) But I do not believe that a majority of the foreign vote is neces. sarilly cast against us whige. And here it may he said that I am teking ground against acommon opinion. 1 will give yousome facts with regard to that point. Let me call your aitsniion to the state of the Gth ward, where we now are, and the 14th ward, ithe aext above us. These are the sections of the city in which the great masses of the Irish emigrants congregate upon their arrival on these shores What’a the coniition of the ballot? Almost one- half the timetha whigs triumph in the 14*h ward, vecy seldom loosing it by more than a few hundred majority, and in the 6th ward not very often successful, but neuer badly beaten! What would have been the result if the foreign vote had operated combinedly against the whig party? (Cheers) But now let me ask you to turn to another ward—the llth. It is almost altogether inhabi ted by native born citizens But it goes against ua with its majorities of a thousand! The truth is that the fo- reign population in New York is much more nearly divi- ded between the two political parties than js generally supposed; and I say farther, that by proper conduct on the part of the whig party and whi jitors—if they would refcain from goading and irritating that class of the popu- lation—they would be with the whig party in great num- bera. What is the condition of the majority of the foreign voters? They come here asking employment—esking for labor. Who are the great employers of this city— who furnish the employment to whom those people would feel grateful for the tasks which enable them to live? Why, whigs to be sure. (Cheers) I say that if the whg party and its presses acted in a right spirit towards this portion of the population, it would be in the city of New York 09 it is in other portions of the Union, the foreign vote would be cast for them on the ground that the great contrejling principle of action in the whig party is the protection of American labor and home industry. (Great cheering.) Gentlemen, there is another part of this movement to which I desire to direct yourattention. 1 allude to the religious aspect ofthis controversy. It is fast exhibiting itselfas a con- test between the Protestant on one side, and the Catholic onthe other. This division of society I dread. 1 sin- cerely dread it, my countrymen. To have a religious controversy engrafted upon our political party disputes, would introducea state of things which might—which must terminate in bloodshed and civil war. I have read the history of the world. I have marked the track of re- ligious peraccution in its progress through Enrope.— There ia scarcely a field on which the bones of the mar- tyradonot licentombed for conscience sake, and for Goda sake let us not have within the limits ef this Union acontest for roiplous opinions. (Tremendous cheering ) Let the masses rise—let the people in their majesty arise and crush—(tremendous applause, and loud and protract: ed cheering.) I know that thereisin this country an amount ofintellect—an amount of physical force that will teach the church—whether Protestant or Catholic— that she shall not tear from the Constitution that princi. ple which rantees universal toleration to all. (Tre- mendous cheering.) Gentlemen, | hi en of religious rsecutions. Let me tell you that religio' iperpations enot always emanated from the Vatican, but that they e been as brutal and as cruel under the Reformation ever they were under Rome. (Great cheering, stacied with a few hisses.) Gentle: Tam only telling truths which are ree in history. I direct your attention to the bloody fields of Scotland and England—to Smith- field and the Grassmarket—to the persecutions of the Catholics in France—iook to them, and answer me whether persecution belong exclusively to the one or to the other of the secta? (Cheers.) I tell you, my country- men, itis where the human passions seize upon the church —where man, instead of devoutly maintaining the purity of that splendid institution, which was foreshadow- ed by the prophets of old—which was revered and adorn ed by Him, whose touch beauty, and whose design was infinite pees re to Jay their profaning hands on the ark of God, and endeavor to prostitute religion to their own vile wordly ends of passion and ambition,—it is then that persecution is to be feared, fierce and bloody as any of those persecutions that have disgraced all sects from tho beginning of the christian era. (Great cheering.) Are you willing to have this contest within the limits of this Union 7 (No, no,” and great cheering.) Will you allow men of any religious profession—will you, whether you be olics, or Protestants, Presbyte- rians, or Methodi Baptists or Episcopalians, whatever your sentiments may be, will you al- low any set of men fo lay hold of the church and make it ‘a scourge intend of a blessing to the humen race? (No—no, andcheers.) [have spoken of the Cathosics and [intend to do them justice although myself born and nur. tured ina Protestant land. Bu let me ask your attention to these Catholics. They come from a land were the Ce- tholic faith prevails. They have been born and educated in that faith. They come here ond they flock eround their own altar. Havethey not a right to do so? (“Yes;” Cheers.) And what do their prelates and their priests?— ‘They are industriously employed in gathering the scat- tered adherents to their faith—in ministering to Lgl ritual wants—in instructing them in religion and morals. Dothey notdoright? Surely yes, and merit our respect and gratitude, for they — to make the people good citi- zens. Then with regard tothe American Protestant church; it presents up to this day a model of excellence. Its pastors are laborious, faithful, and throughout th country are earnestly engaged in the duties of their sa cred calling, travelling about sometimes on horseback and sometimes on foot, visiting their flocks, everywhere preaching the blessed religion of peace and good-will to men. Thus engaged all these ministers of religion merit the esteem fand love of all men. But when ony body o mena, laymen or ecc! istics, Protestant or Catholic, dare to interfere w: political rights or contests, or to throw religiou fh into the ballot-boxes, I say they are to be broken down by the action of the American people. (Great cheering for several minutes.) Gentlemen, I have dwelt too long on this of thesubject. (No, no.) I must hasten on. I desire now for a moment to call your attention to something elre. I observed in a leading jour- nal of this city, a few days ago, an article written appa- rently with a design of agitating the public mind upon the subject of abolition. It appeared to be intended by it to create anxiety pndalerm. Abolition! Abolition in the State of New York! Abolition, after its exhibition of it- self in the fall of 1844 in close alliance with slavery of the most Southern aspect! Abolition, when the tearfal sym- pathiser was found walking arm in arm with the slave driver onthe banksof the Mississippi! (Laughter and cheers.) The idea is preposterous. None butan en- thusiast it seems to me—none but some Don Quix: otte (Roars of laughter) who beheld the armed giant in the shadow of every tree, could have thought of such a thing! (Great laughter.) When he goes to the encoun‘er he will find that he hes struck the dew- drops from the cypress, but the cause of his terror lies buried benenth his teet.. (Tremendous cheering.) Aboli- tion indead—so derd that neither the force of opposition nor ofthe press con galvanize it at this day, (great laugh andcheering) Why, gentlemen, if I have been rightly informed—I{ don’t vouch for the truth of it—but I have heard that abolition was offered for sale in the election of 1844—yee, the vilest political hack that ever drove across the election course was hy one of its pete drivers, of. fered for a seat in Congress—with all its charity—all its mercy—all its kindness tothe poor African. Abolition ! It wasonce a name which el ha dignity—it carried mercy on its front—it enlisted the sympathies of many good men not only here, but throughout the land. But when it came to be converted into a political machine for the purpore of disturbing the great order of the country, it sunk into insignificance, and no one—not even an edi- tor—can revive it—(great laughter and cheers.) Let me nctba misunderstood. If from ng 4 cause it should mani- fest itself again in this country, thore who apprehended danger Tromeit wonl) find me shoulder to shoulder with them following out their effort for its final extinguish ment. (Loud cheers) If there was any cane of alarm, Lam glad thet the alarm wes given, and! thank the gen- tleman who sounded the alarm. But I believe he has been unnecessarily afraid. Like a certain cl luded to by Solomon be hes when no man pursued him. (A voice-—' It aint the first time!”—roars of laughter.) Gen- tlemen, there seems also to have been in the same quarter an effort to throw discredit on some portion of the whig organization. Let re speak of that foramoment. In the fall of 1843, on the retutn of Mr Webster from Wash- ington to Boston, he addressed the people of the latter city in such @ manner as created some apprehension that he was anxious to disturb the organization of the hig party, The people there feit it, and they felt it here, so expressed themselves in the ward meetings. When the general meeting was aseembled here the conductor of aleading press—menaged with much talent—(laughter) —having written articles in favor of Mr, Webster aa ano minee for Vice President, and having threatened conn- tor resolutions under the’ apprehension that resolutions similar to thore passed in the wards, came'to that meating in October, 1843, and did introduce resolutions, to whic n0 objections could have been made. They were proper. ly penned and they ought to have been read—but so Event was the irritation that there was some difficulty in fin ing @ consideration of them, But I myself, anticipating diff. Hi 3 culty on that occasion, and anxious to preserve the unity of the great whig party, und acting under the advice of a man since dead—Geueral Peter B. Porter—had prepared a resolution, which was introduced in connection with those offered by Colonel Webb, and on ths sugger- tion that all might be putitogether, they were uuan mously adopted. (Great cheering ) I speak what I know avd to say that aay editor or any man can thrust down resolutions on a whig assembly, is to say what can never be told of any such men os assemble in this Hall. (Great and protrasted cheeri:g) But I have alluded to this matter not for what I have said, but for What lom going to say. [sad there wae apprehension entertained with reganf to the course of Mr. Webster. But shortly afer that the whig party began to move throughout the country, aud continued to move tillits action terminated in the Lomination in the Convention at the city of Balti- more by the great whig party of America, of Hepry Clay. (Tremendous cheering ) Mr Web:ter wes at Baltimore on that occasion, and from the moment that nomin' was made down to the time when our inglo defeat was closod by a glorious victory in the State of Massachusetts, he did as much for the whig cause as any man fiom New Orleans to Maiue, (great cheering.) And now to pars to a less worthy subject. It has been said, gentlemen, that the candidate who has been nomed for the Mayoralty of this city, and whose nomination has been ratified by this meeting ‘is net a popular man (‘aughter)—in the stately words of avother, that “he is not a man of the people,” (iaughter.) ‘A man of the peo- ple! Iftopresent a life free from reproach—to exhibit a tablet upon which is recorded no vice and folly, is neces- sary for the purpose of making a “ man of the people,” I cannot claim that ti If to present a frce covered all over with smiles to pour the honeyed languoge of flat- tery upon wealth and power and stetion, be necessary to render a man “a manofthe people,” [ want not the n —I dislike the appearance, and despise the employment, (loudcheers,) Ii to become ‘a man of the people” it is necessary to play the sycophant to the daily press and harg in Renton attitude around the edit rial chair, 1 cansot earn the appellation. (Cheers.) And let me tell the individual who occupies that chair that not to him is the homage pales but tothe types and cylivders that carry his praise or censure to the world. (Loud cheers.) If to be ‘a man of the ple” it is ne- cessary to profess dogmas that [do not understand— to avow opinions that I cannot defend—-I cannot play the hypocrite, and therefore never became a man of the ple. (Cheers.) If it be necessary to bacome ‘a man of the people” that I should act the demagogue and undertake to delude the poor into the belief that they can live with- out labor and get bread without earning it, I never can— I will net become “‘a man of the people!” (Great cheer- ing) But if to become “a man ofthe people” it is neces- sury to undertake to cheer the honest effort of honorable toil and labor—to diminish its task—to increase its com- pensation—to continue its employment—to gather round it all the pleasures and enjoyments of its condition—if a faithful adherence to effortssuch as these entitles a man tothe title of “a man of the people,” then I claim it, for such have been my eftorts ever since | became con- nected with the business of life. (Tremendous cheering and cries of “that’s the man we want!”) And here let me tell you, gentlemen, [ do not ask your votes for Dudley Selden—I ask your votes forthe great whig party of which, through the action of its organ, Dudley Selden bes become the agent and the representative. (Great cheer. ing) And ifyon have any desire to preserve the organi. zation of that whig party and to perpetuate it in this land, Icall upon you so to give your votes in this election.— (Cheers.) Whether I shall be able, if fortune carry me into the chair of the chief sangetaee of this city, to dis charge the duties of the office I know not; but I know the effort to discharge them with filelity will not be wanting. (Cheers) It is no desirable employment. Had I antici- pated such an outpouring in ell the wards and on this oc- casion of the whig strength and of the whig feeling, 1 should have been unwilling to have been presented asa candidate for that office, because, situated os I am in my own offiirs, if elected, the first act that lought to do, would be to send my family tothe alms house, so poorly is that public agent of the 460,000 people of this metropo- lis paid for his services! Gentlemen, as I have come uponcity affairs, let me eneale for a few moments of a doc- ument which I found laid upon my table this morning. It is entitled the ‘Annual Report of the Comptroller of the City of New York, of the Receipts and Expenditures of the Cerporation of the City of New York, including tho trangactions‘of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, for the year 1844.” When | locked, lawyor-like, to the last page for the conclusion (a laugh) I really felt as if I ought to come here tonight end counsel you by all means to continue the present corporation in power! I there saw it stated that the present Common Council hod effected a saving to the city of $98 000 per month (Laugh- ter) Itisso,1 assure you—here is the statement— Expenses for four and a half months to May 15, 1844, by the late Common Council, $1,152,269 3 the average expenditure per month in 286,059 &3 ,for seven and a halt months to De- Bist, 1844, by the present Common Council, $1,184,215 08; the average expendi- ture per month 13 ...+0 06 eee + 9187,895 34 Decrease . . $95,164 63 But alas ! for this admirable conclusion, in turning to another portion of this same ‘‘Report” we find that the former Common Council had paid in thia four and a half months the sum of $402,803 ‘' interest on the city debt,” whilst the present Common Council in the seven and a half months had paid just $159,096 ! (roars of laughter.) Now am I no! justified in characterising this document as a fraudulent instrument, calculated and intended to de- ceive? (Loudcheering.) I haveconfined myself to a singleatem, snd in it have covered up two-thirds of the enormous saving effected by thiscorporation. (A voice tooves uptheote third 1”) Mr. Selien—What other ? (Avoice, “that oil.” roars of laughter.) Mr. Selden then el¢quently alluded! to the present condition of the whig party, and argued that its very existence de pended on ‘the maintenance of its organization aloof trom any “disturbing element such as ‘‘Nativism.” Locofocism presented a united front in defeat or in victory. The young men who were annually adding at the rate of 12°,000 to the aggregate vote of the Union, were in danger of being driven from alliance with the whig party if its organization was not main- tained in the strictest integrity (cheors. He also referred to the Texas question—stated that had it been perma. nently settled by the national legialation, he would submit though in sackcloth and ashes. But it was not too late to oppose it, and oppose it he would to the last,on the ground that it was calculated to injure the free labor of the north and because the increase of territory was not only not needful, but likely to become injurious to the Union, al. ready capable of supporting as large a population as that cf China. He then concluded by referring sgain to the subject of immigration. He said, 0 legislator seeking to found an empire, would pitch on this highly favored land with its wide and deep rivers—its undulating plains—Its mighty forests—its varied climates, and its tertile soil.— But whence would we derive the races to inhabit it? undoubtedly from those very lands which are sow furnishing the immigration to our shores. The hardy and athletic children of Ireland, Germany, Scct- land snd England, are the very materials wherewith to originate on this land—where the mental energies of men find greater developement than in any other country un- der heaven—races such as have not seen since the days of Hercules. ir. Seipen here sat down amid thunders of applause, having spoken for one hour and forty-five minutes in an uninterrupted strain of forcible and attractive eloquence such as has been indeed rarely heard in our electioneer, in eel nered were wow Wud, Gales of * Gilualby, Gaslity 7 when thut gentleman shot up from the table where the reporters were ecated, and where he had been most assl- duously employed throughout the whole proceedings, taking notes, and said, ‘‘ Gentlemen, I cannot speak to you now; but there is Mr. J. W. Baer, the Buck-eye Blacksmith, from Ohio, present. who will sfford you much more pleasure on this occasion than I can. The Cuarrman announced that arrangements hed been made for Mr. J. W. Baer, to address the mesting on this occasion, and if it was their will and pleasure, he was at their service. There were loud cries for Mr. Cook forasong. That | eged came forward, and said he hed no seng expressly for the occasion, but two verses, which he would give them; and | send ting a verse comm “Pilsing you a song, a good old song, A song of the whigs so strong ” At the termination, the aries were still more vociferous ly uttered for Greeley, Greeley.” After rome time, and only at the earnest solicitation of the Chairman, did thet gentlemen consent to take the platform,which he did amd great applause. a Mr. Gaxeiey said—That he was not at all prepared ‘o address them, but Mr. Baer, the Buck-eye Biecksmi h ‘was present, whom he would have much rather hear. Fe said that if hehad but one-third of the voices of thoe present, they would drown it by their vociferations.— (Great Cheering ) I feel, fellow-citizens, that we ore cy the verge of an elcotion in which it is to be seen whether the whig party is in existence oz rot. Already are our adversaries broke Be pieces, divided into two parties. Ifyou determine well your purpose the cause of Henr: Clay will yet triumph.—(Great Cheering.) All we need, fellow citizens, is to keep close ranks—be not nojsy—tut show that our wishwill be unaswerable in 1848; heer vere thus and it must carry us threugh in triumph, in de- fimnce of all the pernicious influence that can be bronght against us. Let us keep as friends of peace and order. Let us only be whigs in the true spirit,and we will sweep away every prospect of onr destruction. Let ws now act in prospect for 1848, and then all will be well. 1 will say no more: I want to hear J. W Baer, the Back eye Black- smith. ‘Phe gentloman sat down amid the greatest ap louse. y Mr. J. W. Baer then came forward and was recvived with much cheering, which having subsided, he said he was not able to make a speech to such an assemblage en was then before him, particularly after the very able and elequent speakers who had gone before him. He hed spoken before but to little good. He had supported Henry Clay throughout his own neighborhood, but with little ¢ffect, for the locofocos went into one county with one tale, and into another with quitea different—in one advocating whig principler, ond in on adjoining quite Aifferent, so that the peeple were quite misled. He pro: ceeded to show thatJames K.Polk'was not known to these people, and when it was asked who he was, and were told that he was thehorom friend of General Jackson, they took it for granted that all was hay and voted for him accordingly. Me. then gavea few old anecdotes, which have went the ronnd of the pp during the election campaign, preity considerably, end were pecetys ed with aa much cheering as it they were new end found: ed on fact. He proceeded to isp Meal weiner te an a fareion rai ig that he rroutd Pas eae it ame. He had been c! ed with being a horse at a nerehae tutthese chorges did not affect him.AThen being a Tyler man, and this was Seen ‘blow ofall, (Cheers and Isughter.) It was true he held asmall office under John Tyler, but he only did s0 to keep a democrat out of it, and the only co! et rid of him was by nbolishing the oad pods the annexation of Texas on the ud was necessary that the locofoco defaulte: some place to fly to when they were discov. ered, and if Texas wos anvexed, where ‘had they ony asylum? (Great laughterfand cheering.) It was trie that he oace voted for Jackson, but that was before his cyer wore opened; he was only then 19 years of age. But for future, the only man that should ever hav vote Henry Clay. (Great cheering) He meant to take vice of this great statesman, which ho gave tothe Kentacky farmer—pick his flint for the next election, ond recommended all thore present toge and do likewiro: He said he would not have spoken on this occasion, only to let them know that if the coon war dead, the bear wos still living. The speoker sat down amid great cheering. Some confusion ensued on the queation of adjournment. ‘There were loud cries first for one speoker ond then ano- ther. PTs Crainman said, the parties celled oe ee the room, but Ald. Bruen would sddress them if egree} ble. | This announcement was recived with some cheers, amid the cries of “adjourn.” Ald. Buen then came forward end raid Candidate for the cffice of Ma: with himself, a supporter of had lett him in constquen ‘Then it wos that the by their supporters i :—The present jor of this city, wac once jeneral Jackson, but they of his arbitrary proceedings. ucleus othe whig party, assisted the 16th Word. which spread their Joni. When charged with ic principles, he said that rt# had ceased to become e or trustworthy. The chavges of political par- city were more Like a romance than anything He then proceeded to take a review of all the changes and circumstances of political parties that had taken place for some yeufs past, demonstrating the 1: cessity the existence of the whig party the ‘preservation of the true interests’ of the country, particularly as regarded the corporate boulies. “He was bound to say thet the principles of the whig party were such as to admit all, no matter where they came from or whero born, within their Jt was their object to admit all to partake of the blessings which God had giventhem. There was room enough for all in this great country{Our forefathers were from foreign lands, They had handed down to us a church without a Bishop ond a country without a King. (Cheers) He was born in the blood stained fields of NewJersey— admired the glorious C tution of the country, and with it would perish, or eee it, as faras he was able,in the prond position it ought tobe. The gentleman sat down amid Considerable cucering, which lasted some time. There were some cries ior a song, and calls for other *peakere,but a action was made that the meeting adjourn, which was put and carried, and it broke wp accordin; thus terminating one of the most enthusiastic, well-organ- ized intelligent and orderly meetings that has taken place in this city during the stirring political movements of the past twelve months. The good old old whig party are now 1n earnest and no mistake, Great Native Ratification Meeting at the New Hall, corner of Grand street and Broadway. In obedience to a call, the Natives of this city assembled in great numbers last evening, in the New Hall, to respond to the nomination of Mayor Harper. The Hall was brilliantly illuminated by candles in the windows; in front was a large transparency of General George Washington ; from the top of the Hall rockets and roman candles were fired off by way of attracting an assemblage. The meeting was calied to ratify the nomination of his Honor Mayor Harper for the coming year. The Hali was well filled, and a great number of persons outside. A band was stationed at the west end of the Hall, who discoursed most national mu- sic. The meeting was called to order at lalt- 7 o'clock, and Ricuarp L. Scuigrrenin was then appointed President. On taking the chair, he said Fellow-citizens, or rvther I sh can Republicans, i needn’t iy 1am proud to have been appointed to preside over a meeting like this, in deteuce of the charter of Christian liberties—of the Holy Bible— (Applenee) To sustain the principles of Washington, aod to provide hereafter that the liberties of our country shall not be made the sport or prey of overrunning foreign- ers, (Cheers,) I know that I now address only the twentieth part of my brother Republicans, and I am forced to declare that no four walls could contam the congregated thoneands. I can sufely appear before you this evening without fear of beingcharged with apy per- sonal {cclings or interests. 1 should not have done it if 1 had intended to become a candidate at the spprosching election, but as] intend removing from my Ward, jit is necessary for me to retire. I em, » here before you asa private citizen, ready tolay down my life, ifne cessary, in de‘ence of our inet 1. Onnomination, the Vice Presidents and Secre taries were appointed, one from each ward. _ Mr. Green, editor of the American Republican newspaper, then read an address from the Mayo- ralty convention, accompanied by the following resolutions: Resolved, That as Americans, our first duty isto guard from abuse and wrong the name and the privileges we haveinherited; and therefore wo pledge ourselves to un- ceasing efforts to bring about such a modification of the naturalization laws as shall secure this regult. Resolved, That it is the duty of every naturalized citi- zen who has the welfare of his adopted country at heart, to exert himself in procuring for his children such laws ‘8 will secure to them their native land, uncontaminated by the wily influence ot Forgan powers. Resolved, That in no spirit of proscription. with no sectarian zeal, and no religious try, we are yet re- solved to maiutain, to the utmost of our: er, the old aad approved common school system of this city, and, asa Pe Spek the recognition and use of the bible in the schools. Resolved, That economy in public expenditures, re. sponsibility in public officers, an bflicient police, a prompt and vigorous administration of justice, Awatchinl and active rvision in all that concerns health and cleauli- ness, and a proper regard for, and justifiable pride in, whatever Rene to advance thej honor jand interests of the constithte the grounds upon which only support should be asked for or expected by any candidate for a municipal ottice. Resolved, That in view of all these considerations, James Harper, who has already proved his qualifications, be, ond hereby is nominated a8 a candidate for re-election to the Mayoralty — pledging to him the hearty and undi- vided support of the American Republican party, end in viting that of all other good citizens, The resolutions were adopted by acclamation, and received eighteen cheers. Six cheers were then given for the party. (Star Spangled Banner by the band.) The Parstpsnt—The Hon. W.W. Campbell will now (Cries of “‘Campbell”—Row and great confu- sion, amidst which the gentleman rose.) Mr. Camrsetst.—lt was beautifully said by Mr. Wirt, in an address (Cries of ‘louder, louder.” Mr. C. then mounted a stool, whereupon the meeting gave him three cheers.) The gentleman then went on to give the beautiiul expression of Mr. Wirt, but where its beauty lay it was impossible to ascer- tain, except it was in the latter part, which was something about purifying itself by its operatio which was repeated several times, he speech wi upon the necessity of an alteration of the naturali- zation laws, and wes a mere re-hash of the old ar- guments. During Mr. C.’s° speech the President Tose and inquired if Mr. Hufty was in the room. Voicr ; he's outside there. The PaxsiwEnt—It is understood that he has the key of the room up stairs, and that one of the win- dows is on fire. (Greatsensation.) It will be ne- cessary to burst the door open (Cries of burst the oe it out ; no danger; I’m off, &c.) A Voice—There is no danger, gentlemen, Mr. Hufty will attend to the fire. (Cries of he “can’t ; he don’t know it; we can’t wait.”) Mr. Green then read an address from a printed slip, for which he apologized, as it was the first time he had ever aj ared with a prepared speech. A great deal of enthusiasm manifested itself as nu- merous banners from the va ward associations were brought into the hall and placed behind the President’s rostrum. Smits from Boston then aj with six cheers, and spoke wit! hour. His speech did not contain much was a sort of history of the delphia and here, and a d maintained that the Native Americans friends that foreign ra had in thi ‘4 approve of religion mix with thought It ought mot to te—-ourconstivetion tt oxe religions and ld say brother Ameri> |, and waa received great effect for about an and tolerates all none should be warred against. Ho em- ployed two Catholics, (a voice, “ well, you oughtn’t todo it) and would not hesitate to employ any man on ac- count of his religion. (When Mr. 3. sat down, he wee given six cheers ) Col. Sxow then rose, and, after stripping to his vest, come asa working man, and come to fight the bat- d if the editor of the Herald is here, or his reporter, say to him, go on, and dig ond dig in this mud, for every time you aig you'll start a native. Somesay he in abusive of tis—look in front here te-night—we have two meetings, andj hasn’t he don have thought ofit (what 7) if it hadn’t been for that semo beantiful Herald. I took it up, and said, What ! the Her- ald’s not against us. My wite asked me what was tho matter, I said, they'd taken hold of Harper's F und ivll carry us over. (Applause) Hé been to 4 al Hall, and intended to go to Tammeny Hall. He didn't hate the democrats, nor the whigs—there were good men among them both. He hed heard a speaker say, in Na- tional Hall, thet religion hed nothing to do with the con- test, bat be (Col, Snow) said it had every;thing to do with it. The Col then spoke for some time longer. He fought for his children, the Bible, the common schools and his commoncountry. (Great confurion—cheering—cries for De La Ree— music.”) reon then offered a resolution, to the effect thotione Mr. joney, who lived opposi‘e, had been leave to fanten a rope te his premises,to hang an Ameri- can flag upon, which epplication had been refased—and that « patriotic lady on the corner had kindly consented to have as many flags of that party hung from her premi- ed, for she loves it. Three cheera were then given to the lady, and three groans for the gentleman, 2. 7 Inever should deal of confusion—cries for Mayor Harper, De and everybody else. At halt past nine o'clock the meeting broke up with three cheers, to’ join in procession to proceed to Mayor Harpers. Native Mertine Ov tsipg.—A platform having been erected in Grand street, outside the Ame can Hall, another meeting was organized there, and the assemblage being quite large, there was§a great Leer of speaking, cheering, shouting, hooting, and bawling, outside as well as in. hp Boberan Gish putes npene tas Orivenale ot ‘The Bohemian Girl gains upon rleanois at every representation. The music is exceedingly ‘fen le, the plot well managed, and the dramatic intereat Le ig and sustained — The poputarity of the | be ini red from the nightly crowds which it att ‘Bee. company of Sable Sisters ond Ethiopian Minstrels Annett?, Xries Pauline, Jerry Hallett, C. White, and R. Miller, have been engéged at Washingtonian Hall, Boston. ¢ Mr, G. Jamison is performing ot Lancaster, Patnam is being performed jn Cincinnati. General Welch has been doing 9 good business in Phi- ladelphia since he left this city. national drama of Antony Wayne, notwithstonding proved an at tractive card, has been Jaid aside to mske way for other oovelties The great spectacle of the Wanderizg Jew way eh hp ent in all Ite oviginal splendor on Monday evening. Another company of colored musiciens are prpn.ce ey certs in St. Louis, called * The Sable Harmontats.” are highly spoken{of.