The New York Herald Newspaper, February 23, 1848, Page 1

A LN AARON OE 1 ERECT A OA ES TE NOELLE: Lt EM Whole Mo. 5019, THE TAYLOR MASS MEETING 1 winted canous, Seu, Ses, dice Pursuant to previous notice, the friends of General Zachary Taylor assembled at Niblo’s Garden, last night, to express their admiration of and determination to support him for the Presidency of the United States, at the ensuing election. The meeting was called under a spa- cious pavilion, erected expressly for the occa- sion; and was variously estimated by our re- porters, at from fifteen hundred persons to more than five thousand. On the gateway was a large transparency, re- presenting General Taylor at the battle of Buena Vista, in the midet of the fight, and leading on to victory. The following inscription was im- printed upon it:— +490€9000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000, . 2 “A LITTLE MORE GRare, CAPTAIN BRAGG.” 8 PULL TOGETHER.” *0000000000000000000000000000090000000000000000000" Under the canvass, and hunging immediately in front ot the stand, was a large banner, bearing the following, in letters of Pat | — *0000000000000000000000000000000900000000000000000" 8 RESPONSIBILITY.”? 42000000000000000000005000000000000000000000000000, _At seven o’clock, a band, playing the national air of * Hail! Columbia!” entered, when the prominent members of the meeting ascended the stand, More H. Grinnett, Esq, then rose and satd : . Gentlemen—The hour hag now arrived at which it becomes necessary we should organize this meeting. It is truly a Rough and Ready Caer g faliuaing to the weather), That is our meeting, and the way in which we mean to place Rough and Ready in the presidential canir. (Applause) Now, gentlemen, allow meto ask ae favor of you. ‘The weather is similar to that which prevailed when the battle of Buena Vista was fought. It rained all day and night. (Applause) I have one favor to ask of you, and that is, that you will not bear against the poste which hold up the awning. There is no danger of the awning falling, if you do not bear againat the posts. If you will observe this, all will go weil, and end well. Gentlemen, I propose as chairman of this meeting, Hugh Maxwell. (Applause ) Mr. Maxwetr then rose amid the loud accla- mations of the meeting, and spoke as follow: Gentlemen—I thank you for this mark of kin and, in the due order of our proceedings, J shall ha: plexsure of addressing to yeu fe is Mr. Grinnewr then said—' few inthis community in fayor of Gen. Taylor, I nominate as vice presidents those who have given their Goquiescence to this meeting. _ ys + A number of Vice-Presidents and Secretaries were then named, and unanimously received. Mr. Maxwell then continued his remarks,— Fellow citizens, we are assembled here on the anniv. sary of the birth-day of the immortal Washington, and on the anniversary of the it battle of Buena Vista. (Applause ) We areassembied to express our vi ference to the rig! of assembling to express our opinion as to public men and to public measures ; and we thank God that there is no power in this country that can prevent us in the exercise of that inestimable right. (Applause from all parts of the field). Fellow-citizens, Zachary Taylor is the man of the people, and the man for tne people, and his nomination is proposed to be made this evening by the meeting of a portion of the citisens of New York, in order that it may be brought forward more prominently before the State and the mation. It is Sometimes difficult to ) Wi great men ap’ on the pnblic stage, what in the order of Provid they are commissioned to accom, ‘The teachings of history inform us that frequently the influence of great men is reserved as a secret of history; but in our case, fellow citizens, in reference to the distinguished man whom we nominate,we know enough of his public career, now enough of his charact will (Applause) Fellow citizens, it is not my intention to detain you with a long address on this occasion ; there are Ce gto ol here from distant parts to address this meeting, wiose public character is such as to command your attention, and I respectfully invite you, as friends of order, and friends of ‘Taylor, (applause.) to respect order, to ehow that you entertain respect for the patriot, and for yourselves, and for others; and that while you are in the exercise of your rights, as free citi- sens, you can teach uli that it shall never be in the pow- er of any man to say, that the friends of General Taylor showed The least semblance of division, or any want of that great principle which ought to be inculoated by American citizens. Fellow citizens, the address of the friends of General Taylor will now be read by Mr. Ray- mond. The following address was then read by one of the secretaries, Mr. Raymond: ADDRESS. ‘Within less than a year the people of the United States are to elect a President for another term. The peculiar condition of the country gives to this election more than ordinary interest and importance. In the exercise of s fundamental right, we have assembled here, to declare our convictions concerning the nature of the crisis, and rept had been governed by wise and moderate councils, those claims might have been settled without resort to arms. Bat Mexico was excited by an impatient resentment of alleged injuries, quickened by a sense of bcrinferiority; and our own government beet trusted to politi- cians, instead of statesmen—to men elected, not by their worth nor for their wisdom, but by party force, and in default of both. The rulers of both countries mistook ness for couragepand the two nations were plunged war, even the objects had been declared for which it was to be waged. Bad laws are the penalties which nations always incur for the crime of choosing bad rulers. The punishment in this case seems even greater than the offence deserved. Bat when war with Mexico became the law of the land, it was carried by the country, acting through Congress, into full effect. It has been waged with vigor and com- plete success, Our armies, with inadequate means, ntbout proper support from the government at home, against the most formidable obstacles, by their owa bravery and the unsurpassed ability of their command- have achieved results without a parallel in itary annals. (Cheers) The armies of Mexico have m routed whenever they have been met; all her chief ted out of the hands of her people; and Mexico it , and must remain, until a treaty of peace shall Mea od ® dependent province of the United In a military point of view, no war was ever waged with ore complete success. It has been fruitful in the alo- otarms. It has given us rank we did not hold be. re, a8 & military nations of rity against ag. cesejons that might lead to future wars. Butit has 0 been frui(fulia domeatio evil—in th Rcciag it has pe, and greater impu Prostitution of public petronage selfish ends. It has enabled the President, under co- of necessity, to make great encroachments on po; rights,ae embodied in Congress. ry 1e restraints, and enlarged the powers, assigned by the ‘tution to the exeoutive branch of our government, hee tw es of & large portion ‘the paths of ore fageneny | f health; ndin the t aeettte tak toa pon glittering but pei ir, to be reached only through and by daring deeds of cong: now it hangs over our head ent tto be averted, if the plans of the administration shail carried out—the forcible annexation and absorp'ion ito our republic of the whole of Mexico irritory, its prodigious debt, its eight milli fit to be citizens of a free republic, and of a rac recae of our own in all th ments of personal and of tional character. Nor is this a shadowy and !magin- danger. Passing events mexe it clear that the foroi- annexation ofthe whole of Mexico is to be delibe- ly sought asa political object, by a political party, in © canvass on the threshold of which we now stand.— 1 apirit of that design has already been infused, to a great éxtent,into the party which placed the pre: it administration im power. The most prominent \didate ef that party for the Presidenoy has professed find iadtoations im public opinion, which would ren- inevitable that result. Other members of the same ty, equally eminent and more frank, have openly de- d themselves in favor of it ; and what is still more ‘ive, all the mensures of the administration are akil- ly adapted to force it upom the party as a “ foregone eusion,” ich must be sustained, because it can- averted. ‘he tendeaoy of this war, like that of all similar wars ich republica have waged, has thus been to augment war nowevee, fran the pooalar ing powers, the opposite result has been produced; and the more perfect and permanent our success becomes, tho greater is the peril which it involves of sectional dis- sension and consequest evil Such, in our judgment, is the nature of the crisis in which our country is placed. It is full of danger, mo- mentous and imminent—of danger to be averced ouly by the overthrow of the rash and selfish administration which has brought it upon us; for it is our deliberate and solemn conviction, that, to perpetuate the councils that now prevail, would be to decree the national crime of Seolbiy annexing the whole of Mexico, and to incur all the dangers which so momentous an experiment would of necessity involve. We regard the overthrow of the present administra. tion, therefore, as essential, not only to our national Prosperity, hut to our national honor. It can be effect od, we firmly believe, by the united effort of all who hate its corruption and oppose its designs The great whig party of the Union forme now, as it always has formed, he natural avtagoniat of all reckless experiments in le Gislation and the natural defender of whatever exve- rience has shown to be wise, conservative and safe. Up- on that party, therefore, now devolves the duty of pre- senti rm, united and unbroken opposition to the Perilous projects of the administration. It must sacrifice all personal predilections, s}1 local feelings, all temporary, partial and secondary interests, whatever may bs their nature, upon the altar of national safety. It must post- pone all minor issues —abandon all private resentments — alley all local dissensions—and set aside every thing which may prevent the cordial, earnest and united exer- tions against the party now in power, of that great mass of our citizens, constituting, as we firmly believe, s majority of the American people, who are opposed to the consummation of the rash and dangerous echemes we have here set forth. These sacrifiess aro to be made, and these ends to be attained, by the whig party,in their jo stion of a candidate for the presidency, as that seleo- tion will, of itself, indicate and defire the ground on which they stand. In making this selection it is obvious that the con- trolling motive must be, to find some men upon whom the whige, in every portion of our common country, can unite; in whose ability, honesty and tiotism the great body of the. people of all parties have thorough confidence; and upon whom all who are opposed to the ion, regardless of minor differences, can be- votes if, in sucha crisis, it were allowable to follow the impulses of the heart—to be moved by the warmth of personal devotion, or by the dictates of po- litical and party attachment, rather than the counsels of cool dispassionate and unbiassed judgment—the whigs of the Union would have no difficulty in selecting, from the loag array of their distinguished members, the man of thelr choice. Great names, great intellects, creat states- —men among the foremost: the world has ever known for eloquence, for profound insight into the prin- ciples of government, and for thorough devotion to the good of their country, have made the whig cause illus- trious, even when itn glory has been eclipsed by defeat. (Cheers) And prominentiamorg them a.l—conspicuous, even in that splendid array of renowned and brilliant names—stands the statesman who has often led the whigs through desperate and unavailing contest, and who has earned, by his services to bis country. as well as by the scars he has received in the fierce conflicts of party strife, a place in the affection of whigs where he can know no rival; and where he need not fear the utmost that time can effect. (A voice—That’s Henry Clay,”) But the experience of the past, the facts of the pre- sent, and the aspects of the farure, give emphatic wara- ing, which wire men cannot safely disregard, that the man whom the whigs shall nominate must be one whore name has never been mingled in party conflicts,— (cheers)—whose nomination would awaken no slum- Hedin resentnients, and call to mind no bitter thoughts inherited from past events—one whose name has never divided the country into hostile ranks, and formed bo- tween them a gulf impassable from eiiher side—one who is strong in the affections of the whole people, and for whom any man inthe nation may ypte, without be- lying his political life and making humiliating confes- sion of past obstinacy in error end in wrong. (Cheers ) Such a man, after the mont careful and dispassion consid lon, we believe the mation has found in obary lor. (Cheers) The war whioh,has enve!o; e country in clouds charged with danger and gloom, pointed to him as the star of its hope. (Cheers.) His firmness, coolness, and lion-hearted courage on the field of battle bave passed into history.and need not be celebrated here. His foresight has been exhibited at every step of the great campaign which he conducted. His prudence, humanity, and sound discretion were clearly shown in the capitulation at Monterey, which called dewa upon his head the hostility of on administration as uojust and cruel it is selfish and weak. His orders and re- porte have been characterized by modesty, magnanimi- ty,and a perfection of style which knows no parallel. His correspondence with the War Department, vindicating his conduct from official censure, exhibits throughout the greatest mental vigor, aided and polished by the most thorough culture. And his consummate wisdom, as as his calm, undaunted courage, was displayed at a Vista, where, contrary to the wishes of the go- vernment, against chanecs that might have appalled the stoutest heart, and in the face, as it seemed, of Fortune herself, he took his stand, with a handful of men, against the most brilliant and perfect army Mexico ever brought into the field—_won the victory after a protracted and terrible conflict—preserved millions of the public pro- rty—held conquests that were in imminent danger of sing re-conquered—turned the tide of battle—establish- ed the characte: ad demonstrated the efflciency of and thus prepared the way for that brilliant succession of unequalled victori ich, under another General of transcendent genius and un- sullied fame,led our armies to the heart of the Republic, and laid its whole power prostrate at our feet. (Cheers ) But it isnot for his military services alone, that we deem General Taylor the moet suitabie candidate of the whig party-in the coming ‘canvass. We recognise no ain te ‘ny man, for auy public service ho may have rendered, to the high office of President of the United States. That offlo ould not be the reward of brilliant bone ) Upon any field. It is a place of duty and responsi- bility —to be filled. not in payment of past ob.igations, but for the best interests of the country, for the present and the fature. Still less should it be the prias for which men may strive on the field of battle, when called thither by the allegiance they owe to their country and its laws.— ‘The dignity of that high station is abased, and the puri- ty ofthe soldier's escutoheon is stained, by such an ad- mixture of selfish motive. The military career of Gen. Taylor has been only the occasion for displaying, in the d\scharge of its duties, the most admirable qualifications for the highest stations in ciril life. It has not made him great: —it has only called attention to that greatness which has made it so illustrious. In every place which he has been called to fill, General Taylor has given proof ofthe most entire and unsel‘'sh devotion to the good of the country :—of the clearest provision in regard to her interests :—of the soundest judgment upon a‘i matters of publie policy that have come. beneath his eyo :—of the calmest and most resolute temper in carrying great measures into full effect--[Here a curious passage was omitted by order of the commit )]—and an entire fit- néss, in every respect, for discharging the duties of the ion to which we hope he will soon be raised. wi ve that, if he shall be nominated by the whig national convention, which isto assembie at Philadel- phia on the 7th day of June next, as the whig candidate for the Presidency, he will receive the votes of the whig party throughout the United States—together with those of a large mass of the ple who have never hitherto acted with the whigs, but who are opposed to the policy of the administration; and that he would thus be elected by an overwhelming majority of the American people. [Here another curious passage was omitted by order of the committee } For this fiem and unwavering confidences in his prin- ciples and bis policy, we have his own repeated and pub- lehed declarations,—the united and emphatiotestimony of his most inti trusted frien nd x- perience which has been afforded by his whole career of publio service. Entertaining th opinions, and believing that they are entitled to the serious and candid consideration of the whig party in every section of our common country, we do most earnestly declare our sincere conviction, that Zachary Taylor ought to be the whig candicate for th Presidency in the approaching canvass :—(cheers— oheers)--and we adopt the following rerolutions as set- ting forth our principles, our policy, and our hopes: (Three cheers for Rough and Ready )— - Mr. Horrman then appeared on the platform, and spoke as tollows :— Fellow citizens—It is such # long time since I had the honor of appearing before a public meeting, that I hardly know how to begin, or how to address you. Iam not here —this meeti: not here, to decry or denounce any man. It has come in the right, as has been express- ed by our worthy chairman, that freemen alwa; ave, to express their own convictions as to who should LN our standard-bearer inthe coming contest (Applau: That that coming contest has a deep interest to Langton upon it depends our future prosperity, no man will deny. There is not a whig within the sound of my Voice who does not believe that power is now held by unworthy hands, who are unworthy of the gonfidence of the people. There thousands of the democratic party, of those who to us, who believe the with us, if we will pre oan rely, and with ua achieve a glorious victory. (Ap- ure) If, then, ow- citizens, upon the coming con- hangs suspended the hopes and the fears of our Saale T ask you, is it not time to sacrifice upon the altar of that country ai our predilections, all our favor- {tism, all our personal feelings? Is it not our duty to unite under the standard of those who alone can lead us to victory? There are many men in the whig party who are sntitled to the gratitude and eonfi- I, myself, know oae to whom! ardently, and personally attach- I know one whose purity of character, whose alifications of both head and heart, entitle and whose achicvements entitle him, to the confidence and gratitude of the people—one who has been arrested at the head of our viotorioun legions by the administration, and subjscted to the iguominy of & court of inquiry, in the presence of the very Mexican people that he conquered and subdued. But what of that? If the people do not demand him, | am ready to sacrifice my personal féslivgs, aud unite in the support ofone who ia worthy of our confidence, and who alone cen lesd usto victory. | ask not, myself, is my friend worthy? But oan I elect him? do the people demand him? And believing that on the issue of this contest, depends the question whether power shall be perpetuated in the hands which now hold it, or not; believing that victory depends on whom we select as our standard bearer, [| abandon my persoaal feslings, and "%o for him who will lead us to victory, if he be worthy to bear aloft the standard of our country. Fellow-cltizens, is our man worthy of our guppors [* Yee, 790 from sevoral in the crewd. a, Is is At .]_ Pupil on 4 \J [Applause] He is not brought for- 8, but in spite of politicians. The people cer d bim~ they demand that conventionsand meetings shall regard their will, and that will points to Zachary Taylor as the future President of the United States, j(Tremendous appiause] Is he, fellow-citi- sens, Wi y of our confidence? Let his life—let his deeds—let ali he has done and said —all he has written--answer that question, as loud as our enthusiastic cheers. Who is Zachary Taylor? jut @ boy at Fort Harrison he defended it against an oyerwaelming foe; from boy he bas ratsed fabio of charscter which eulogy would but tarnish. Again, in Florida, as be did in later years, he conquered against overwhelming foes, Entrusted by government with orders which demanded integrity, firmness of pur- pose, obedience to duty, and undaunted courage, how did he answer that demand? Who is there among you, what man do I addresa, who does not remember the fear, the dreadful fear, that existed when we heard that Taylor was surrounded, and that voluateers were de- manded to ensure his safety? Who does not remember the delight that was pictured on every man’s face when the glorious tidings of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma broke on the people? (Some little contusion near the platform.) Mr. Maxwett—Gentlemen (pointing to one corner) there is some disorder in that corner. Will you see to it?’ [Put him out, put him out } Voice—It is only a drunken man [Laughter } Mr. Horrman— Who does not remember Palo Alto and Rasece dela Palma,and when the enemy was before him, and separating him from his gallant comrades, whom he left in the fort; who does not remember hi words, ‘this night if! live, I siaeen i Fort Brown;”” that night he and his victorious 4 did sleep safe and secure in that fort, [Applause] I will not sp because it is as familiar as household words, how, Monterey, with the bayonct, he overcame the artillery of the enemy. I need not speak of that crowning fight; the glorious fight of Buena Vista. Here thoy rested, @ snail but determined band. Against them came the flower, in number and chivalry, of the Mexi- canarmy. There they stood, remembering their coun- try, remembering their homes, remembering their fire- sides, but remembering olso their duty to their country, for Gon, Taylor never surrenders. (Applause) If we are to die, said they, Int us die here- expression wor- thy of the best days of Greece or Rome—were the words that issued from lips of that gloriousold man. (Ve- hement applause) Th: conquered, end the nation rung with applause of the deed that stands first in the annals of the land. The people rose, and with one voice called and demanded that he should be the people’s candidate for the Presi- dency of the United States. [Great applauss and cries of “He shall.) Fellow citizens, [ am not not one of those who look behind the splendid achieve- ments of our army into the cause of the war. 1 only know, and only feel, and only did feel, that we were in war. [ must confess that my heart bounded within me, at'every glorious victory that it pleased God to bless our army with. (Applause.) Aye, my heart and my feelings cormeyed with that band that surrounded Vera Cruz,till t reuched the capital. 1 journeyed with it when it met aud passed the impregnable Cerro Gordo. I journeyed with them when it pasred the Cerro Gordo—whon the order of to-night became the history of to-morrow’s fight. I gloried in Chapultepec, in Molino del Rey, and in Churubusco ; and | exulted when our standard float ed over the Halls of the Montezumas. (Applause.) | glo- ried in Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma. I rejoiced in the vietory of Monterey, and I was elated by that crowning act, that crowned our army with glory, ‘and our netion with honor—the memorable battle of Buena Vista. But, fellow citizens, it is not asa soldier alone that we de- mand your support, or that the people demand that wo should support General Taylor for the presidency. | regard him as a man fitted for the times; and splen- did and brilliant as have his achievements yn on the field of battle, as splendid and more brilliant have been the triumphs of his pen; and undoubted courage and fuller patriotism were not more displeyed in the line formed at Buena Vista to meet an overwhelming force, than are sagacity and good sense in every line of his im- mortal dispatches. [Applause]. Such, fellow-citizans, ia the man who is presented for our choice. With him victory is certain. Let but the whigs rally around him, let but the whiga unite with the honest and intelligent democrats, and rally under the standard of an honest and pstriotic man, and victory is certain. Let the national convention which is to assemble at Philadelphia —let them disregard all persona! preferences, let them sacrifice them all on the sitar of public good, and Zachary Taylor wiil become the President of the United States. Fellow-citizens, I ‘desire his election because I believe him to be a whig. The democrats, many of them, desire it, because they believe him to be an honest man; and they echo the voice which comes from Utica, that bis mental and moral qualifications entitle him to the confidence «f @ free and grateful country. Yes, fellow-citizens, if we will but do our duty—and this glorious meeting tells me we will—he will not on the 4th of March, 1849, sleep, as he said he would, if be lived, at Fort Brown; but, if he lives, on that night he will leant 2 at the presidential mansion at Washi Yes, if we wil but unite, there e him, and grateful and joyous ss out which cams from his woy-worn, his it ing, and weary comrades whom he left at Fort Brown, when from the battle fields of Palo Alto returned to cheer, to succor, and comfort them, still greater and more deafening be the glorious shout that, on the 4th of March, 1849, will welcome him back to Washington, to the highest place, and to receive the highest gitt whioh a free people can bestow. So may it be, eo it shail be, if you but do your duty to him. RESOLUTIONS, Resolved, That the war between Mexico and the Uni- ted States, bad its origin in the conflicting claims of the two Repu to jurisdiction over Texas; and to the impatience and extravagant pretensions om the part of Mexico, and the rash councils of our own administra- tion, which prevented those claims from being settled by negotiation. Resolved, That in the prosecution of the existing war with Mexico, the American army, both regulars and vol- unteers, has exhibited in the highest degree, best qualities of veteran soldiers:—and that in the several campaigns which have resulted in the complete co: of the Republic of Mexico, they have performed servi- ces which have elevated the military character of the nation, demonstrated its power, and entitled them to the gratitude of their country. Resolved, That in the campaign of the Rio Grande, Gen. Taylor has evinced the noblest qualities of a great commander, in having accomplishea with the smallest possible means, against the greatest obstacles, the most brilliant and important results: that in his constant ‘and effective preparation for all contingencies, he has shown the clearest and most accurate foresight :—and that in the capitulation at Monterey, for which he was censured by the administration, he granted terms hono- rable, alike to his humanity and disoretion. Resolved, That the triumphant battle of Buena Vista, fought against the wishes of the administration, consti- tuted the turning point of the war, leading directly to the unparalleled victories by which it was followed, and proving Gen, Taylor to be as conspicuous for un rrivg forecast as for unyielding firmness on the fiold of battle. Resolved, that in the selection of a candidate for the Presidential canvass of 1948, the whig national conven- tion should aim to present a man whi me will unite the great body of the whigs in every section of our com- mon country, and at the same time secure the support of that portloa of the people hitherto acting with other parties, who would gladly vote in opposition to the present administration, for any candidate in whose cha- ried ability and patriotism they should have full con- lence Resolved, That in Zachary Taylor the whigs would candidate in whom all these qualities are com- whose simple republican habits in private lite, and whose integrity, abilky and devotion to the good of the country, the great body of the American people,with- out distincclon of party, have the most unwavering confi- déace—who bas declared himselfin principle and in feel- ing, @ republican and a whig—with whom the good of the country would always outweigh any merely partizan schemes —w ofe most earnest efforts and elevated position would entble him to brinr about, what he Nely declared he desires to a speedy aod prase with Mexic nm terms which should Tights and tho inter of both republics—whose nomi- nation by the whig convention would render morally certain his election by an overwh«lming m jority of the le; and whose eloction, so ef ty, promote the prosperity, and elevate the charac- ter of our common cowntry. Resol red, That the abilities, good sense, modesty and sound judgment, exhibited in the despatohes, correspon- dence and official papers of General Taylor, show con- olusively, not only the native vigor ot bis mind, but the high oharacter of his attainments; and a fitness, re- cond only to that of the Father of his Country, to dis- harge the duties of any civil station to which he may elevated by the American people. Resolved, That although the military services of Ge- neral Taylor have been brilliant, and calculated to ele- vate the national cheracter at home and abroad, they do not constitute the only or the principal cause of our preference; but that we recognise in the course of his life, from the war of 1812 to the present time, traite of humanity—a rense of duty to the govern: tand obedience to the laws—a stern regard for the rights of others—great intelligence and sound common sense; which qualities, united to his uniform self-control, re- publican simplicity, disinterestedness and moderation, give assurance of a sate and satisfactory administration of the government, Resolved, That entertaining these views, we unani- mously nominate Zachary Taylor fur the next Presiden- cy, a8 being emiaently w of the rt of the people of the United States ; and wer. rally recom- mend to the whig nationel conventio! ich is to aseemble at Philadelphia on the 7th of Jane, to present his name tothe whig party, and to all the independent electors of the country, as their candidate for the Presi- oetenalved, That a commnitteo of b | That a committee of seven bo appointed b; the chair, whose duty it shall be to call fase pabile tings when #hsy shall deem it advisable, and to cor- reeponu generally with our whig brethren in this and osher States favorable to the nomination of Zachary Taylor to the Presidency. Col. Ganery, of Tennessee,was then introduc- ed to the meeting by the Chairman, and proceed- ed to address the assemblage, as follows :— In coming among you, fellow citizens, from a distant State, it gives me inexpressible pleasure to meet so large an assemblage of my fellow citizens of New York, and to meet them, moreover, upon a subject which commanis the deepest sympathy, and calls for the higheat sanction of haf American breast ; # subject in which | ardently sympathise with you, and in which | heartily wish you The object wa which we have met to- is, in fact, be ovreandid: ward by potitici od speed. gether tale iy ee | verily believe, one of our yeu Epes Seeteer sep | ee NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 93, 1848. _ Jor, or else I certainly should not have seen here an overwhelming msjority of his friends, and such ardent enthusiasm manifested in his cause as has been here displayed. itis the great charact ristic of that great man, thatno obstacles stop him, no difficulties stay his onward march; and it would alfo appear from the spectacle afforded us this evening, that the same high trait of character also distinguishes his friend: those who have embarked in his cause. Cultivat low-eitisens, this spirit, cherish it, and the banner which you have unfurled this evening, will be carried forward to certain, glorious, and bh ped victory. You need not fear, fellow-citizens, after the excellent and eloquent addresses to which wo have listened this evening, t Iam about to inflict upon you a long speech. Ishall be brief, for I have always thought, with the illus- trious poet who gave utterance to the sentiment, that “brevity is the soul of wit.” I s! not, however, attempt to speak again upon topics which have been already eo ably and so eloquently brought before you in the addresses we have he: Tt would bs both @ use- Jess and unnecessary task for me to speak of General ‘Taylor, of his great military and bigh civil attainmenta and achievements. | see this topic see that you have studied, observed. high principles whic belong to that illustrious man; that you approve of him, and are resolved to prove your a miration and approbstion of his high and eminent quali- ties in elevating tis Ly raed of them to the highest ft of the Amerioan people. (Applause). mens, you are familiar with his glorl- @ followed his triumphal course in ll his oareer—you were with him in heart and spirit when he drew up his little band on the plains of Buena Vista. Whon bereft by the government of all his best troops, and all the regular soldiers of the line-—when left with a handfal of brave volunteers‘he met twenty thou- sand well disciplined troops of the encmy under the Te eur e lead of Santa Anna, their best and bravest captain—you followed him ln spirit when he met them and nobly fought and _ glorio conquered them. All thone glorious acqnaluted with; theyare familiar to you" renot alone the qualifications which make him able yer and competent to‘be your choice—to be the people's candidate for the Presidency. He has ex- hibited in numerous and various other responsible and difflcult positions, ail those high qualities which charac- terize the great states: —qualities which prove him to be on as high alevel as antatesman and civilian, as he stands confessed befors the world asa hero. (Ap- plause) Did you ever read his correspondence with the War Department? It deserves to be studied; it [keg that in selecting him for our candidate, wo ave not been led away altogether, and merely by great military fame, when we have paused and considered this correspondence, which shows him to be at ouce aswise as also he is brave. Ycu, feliow citizens, are, New Yorkers; Iam but a stranger among you. | am, therefore, as’! well may be, rather shy in speaking ia your presence of your public men ; but pardon me if I ¥enture to say that you will all ad- knowledge Gov. Marcy to be a rizht oute, cunning old man. (Lwugbter.) And yet all his cunning, andall the attempts he made, were vain; he could not succeed in entrappisg the old hero to commit anact by which he might relieve the President from the respon- sibility of the fact of marching our troops on to the Rio Grande. [Applause and Inughter] All Governor Moray’s eudeavors to do this, were in vaia, The old hero showed himself just as able to defend him- self from @ fire inthe rear—the same fire of which an- other brave general spoke over a hasty plate of soup—as he was able also to meet and vanquish the enemy in his front. He was qaite as competent to protect himself from this rear attack, as he was to meet and conquer the Mexicans who were posted in his front. There is at thin moment @ party in Congress who, in their desire to op- pose the people in their wish to elevate General Taylor to the Presidency, aud who, realizing the fact that the people deplore this war with Mextoo, exclaim, in order that they may arrest the course of the people—“ It wae General Taylor who advised this|war. ‘I'ne government praia him to march to the Rio Grande, but it was is advice, it was his opinion, which led to lt.” They eay that in bis first letter to the War Department, he anxious to move upon the Rio Grande, thus ig to throw the responsibility of the breaking out of war upon him. But it will not do, fellow citi- will it? [Cries of “No! No!”"} Look for full answer to all this to his correspondence. Look at the first letter, ordering him tonroceed to T'ex- ‘as, iu which letter it id that the Rio Grande was the ultimate point to ich he was to proceed. Go- vernor Marcy left it to his discretion; he did not say he should go there; but he only advised him to take the best position which he might think most advisable, near the Rio Grande, General Taylor then proceeded to Texas, and on arriving“at Corpus Christi, he met with Mr. Domaldson, the American consul, who told him that Corpus Christi was the extreme belonging to Texas, avd im its ccoupatio them, he stopped, and waited this a his duty too w @ soldier, He was to the isy ee aa he, therefore: replied, “If it is the ultimatum of the government that I should march upon the Rio Grand, it would certainly be best in @ military point of view to be there; but,” said he (this was in his last letter,) raises @ question which involyes a delicate affair, being this moment the subject of panding ne- gotiations, and consequently I am not entitled to march thers, unless under positive crders ao to do.” Thus it was, they sought to entrap the old hero, to take this step of himself. But when they found they could not succeed, then, at last they ordered him expressly to march to the Rio Grande. He did 60; it was in obedi- ence of orders, which as a soldier he s bound to obey, and he took up his porition at the jointed place; he marched to the Rio Gran You may peroeive, fellow citizens, in perusing carefully | all this correspondence, that though General Taylor is a plain old farmer and a rough soldier, whose life has been devoted tothe toil and business of ‘the camp, yet not- withstanding, he proved himself, as this correspondence shows, more than a match for the astute and cunning Mr. Maroy. (Laughter and applause) I earnstly hope, fellow citizens, that the strong and powerfal recom- moendation made this evening in the resolutions of this meeting, and met bi "Sie with such a warm response and approbation, wil heeded by the whig convention which isto meet in June next in Philadelphis. It is true there sre some whigs who have said, and who say, “ No, we cannot go for him, becausé we do not know hi principles; he has not come out and proclaimed him- self a whig.”” Others there ore who say they cannot go for him becanse he has not come out and said that he is democrat. But, fellow citizens, I wish to know—I ask, if there is in this—if there is anything in the position of General Taylor, which renders him, with any justice, subject to the sneers of such individuals or to the die- approbation of any party, or which ought to prevent us from giving him our cordial support for the presidency ? (Cries of “No, no”) How could he have acted other- wise? He was the commander of our army ; he was cn- gaged in waging war with our enemy; he was in the midst of war, when these unjust reproaches were first made against him. Would he have acted wisely or pru- dently, if he had come out at the call of auy party, and declared himself to belong to ai +4 one party? Would it have been wise for him, situated as he was, to identify himself, among the troops in the midst of war, with some one particular party? This would have been to sow hi is of discord amorg his tro feuds around him in the midst of th \d of battle into a political are and trouble. If he had acted in thi: At with bim; he would rmy & field of poli- tical contention; he would have insured defeat, in- stead of leading on, as he did, his troops to victory. This would have been the infallible result of such o course, had he pursued it; and therefore | say, that in the conduct Generali Taylor has pursued, we behold « voting according to strict propriety, and guided by in dest dictates of pra ery candid mind. I em myseM in favor of General Taylor, because | know him to byawhig. He has never disguised the fact ; it has been nosecret; he hes used no disguise. But he is not @ party man ; nor will he be aparty candidate. He will not, in this contest, identify himself exclusively with party. ‘I'he same seems to be the present position of the comwmander-in-chief of the army of the United States; he only performs his duty now as a citizen, andas a patriot; as the servant of his country, and not of a party. It isa right and a praiseworthy position. But the objection, egain, is urged: “ We want him now to come out; we want him to declare his principles.” We must take, however, into consideration the change of ciroumstances, an reflect that a declaration 4; many principles of debateable character, is now render- ed altogether idle and unnecessary by the current and course of events, aud will be altogether out of the ques- tion in the course of the present Presidential canvass.— The heavy expenditure occasioned by the war, has now settled the question of protection for many years to come. Those, therefore, who are in favor of free trade, may assume itasa fact that this question is set at rest for a long ot time, beosuse we cannot psy the debt whi the war has brought upon us, nor meet the interest of that debt, without protec- tion to the industry of the country. (Appiause,) Again, if one were called to declare his principies br the question of distributing the proceeds of the publio that question also is now finolly settled and deter- It ia, tl entirely unnecessary to make it hencefortinthe subject of* ‘declarations, for we bave irrecoverably pledged the public | pay the loan, and the expenses which the war Vee y upon as, reference to a bauk of th tates, there that, for a length of time, it oan a6 @ party question, and made & positive princi renidentisl canvass. (Great aj plauss.) Why, therefore, fellow citizens, shoula we with- hold our support from Gen. Taylor, merely because he dors not unnecessarily come out and deciare himself un- necessarily upon questions which are now no lon matters of public comsid fon, or party agitation, an: because be wisely deciines to mingle in these party con- filets which once agitated the country? (Applauee ) Ind ever be raised up clining to pursue such a course, he has shown himself be » prudent monstrated tl wise, and ® true man. | think it can be t if Gan. Taylor ia nominated, as you have id in Pag resolutions this mejority of the people of the United States. (immense ‘and enthusiastic applaure.) | wil) say ig Saget olti- ana: he will be elected by the affeotionof the people of the United States for him, who have fastened upon him with » pertinacity of heart and affectica which will cleat the people of Tennessee. 12 ev: tempt to obtain the ‘ever his oppo- of General votes of the people for other candid nents flad themselves cbliged to speak well Taylor. Even the governor of this State felt himself constrained to eay that he was friendly to him. | can say with certainty, fellow citizens, that the State of Tennesses wili go for General Taylor. If you are hard pressed in the contest, that State will spring forward to the rescus with a helping hand. [Applause.] There will be a mejority of more than ten thonsand in that State in favor of the hero of Buena Vista. I say. moreover, with confidence, and there can be no doubt of the truth of it, that there is no State below Maton sad Dixon's line but what will onst their yotes in his favor, if Gen. Taylor should he nominated as candidate by tho whig convention. What will you do? What will New Jersey do? Tho signs are hopeful. Let parties do what they will inst General Taylor, the people are .or him; the people in- tend to elect him for their next President. Go on, fellow-citizens, a8 you have done this evening; go on, and you will hear of a glorious triumph; you will acoom- plish a giortons victory equcl even to that which was won by the illustrious old hero at Buena Vista Mr. Gentry having coneluded, withdrew, amidst the loudest and most rapturous shouts of applause. Colonel Baxen, of liMnois, here came forwsrd amid deatening cheers, and said they assembled on the present occasion, to present a nante for adoption as their candidate for the Presidenoy—a nome high abovo all other names--the name of Zachary Taylor. (Prolonged cheering and ge ‘The course of public affairs demanded the choice, and the people would justify the nomination, (Renewed cheers) They desired above all things, an honest and wise Executive. (Hear, hear.) They were being in # foreign war—a war of invasion—- war, which in its character, was unknown in the his- tory of the nation, (Hear, hear, amid cheers, and some confuston ) The Cuainman here oalled to ordsr, when Colonel Baxen continued—A war of invasion, the ex- penses of which have been woheard of in the history of ourarmy. They had been invoked in behalf of this war, which had bean originated and proseouted in pursuance of conquest. They had been called upon, and for whi to denationalize » people. (Cheers 2, He did not m to go fully into this question; but they presented aman for nomination as their candidate whose name would en- sure them success, and that man was Zachary Taylor. (Prolonged applause) No man that knows him would distrust him. (Cheers.) His faco—his figure—his whole person, proclaimed him a man of firm determina- tion, of truth, and of unsullied honor. Let them but look at his acts, since the commencement of his bril- liant career in Mexico; all spoke of his dispatches. They recollected the memorable dispatch in rela- tion’ to Fort Brown :—“‘l'o-morrow morning I go to Fort Brown, and if the enemy comes forward, no matter what the number, we shall fight him.’ These memorable words gave to Palo Alto, and Re- saca de la Palma, sufficient to encourage our troops. In the midst of a fornign land, he found, continued Colonel B., ® vast army and a fortified city to oppose his marol ut the fortified houses were torn down, the cannon torn down, and there lances were shivered to the winds. The name of Monterey had given him an immortality. [Cheers.] They gave him some of their brave volunteers, and these stood opposed to the chosen troops of Santa Anna, who came forward like a stream to overwhelm ‘them; but they stood firm, and Taylor soon gained the victory. [Applause ) Colonel B., after briefly reviewing eA gallant ser- vices of General Taylor at the battle of Monterey, went on to notice the manuer in which the govern- ment had acted towards him inrelation to the letter ad- dressed by him to General Gaines, and continued : What, be would ask, did they most admire in “ Old Zack?” It was his determination—a determination that could not break, and wonld not bend—an indifference in any form iie would ask, were Polk and Maroy to re- prove him? (Laughter, amid loud cries of no, no and cheers.) In his memorable reply to Secretary Marcy, he says:—"I ask for no ror and I shrink from no responsibitity.” (Chee: General Taylor was a military chieftain in the same sense in which Timoleon was a chieftain—in the same sense in which Washington—the immortal Washington —whose memory they were now celebrating, was a chieftain; (cheers)—and whose spirit was now looking down upon the people, and would approve of their virtue, and action, in favor of Old Zack—(Cheers)-—who was sit- ting to-night by his own fire-side—among his family and friends, apparently unconscious of his fams. They would find that General Taylor would act on privoiple, and for the benefit of his country. He would proteot the labor of the American people, and the rights of labor, He would protect such measures as avoorded with the strict construction of the constitu- tion, and would exert himselfin putting down all usu tion of the rights of the people. These were the pri ples by which he would be guided. Colonel B. continued to exhort the friends of General Taylor to ex- ert themselves in bis behalf, and reviewed the progress of the agitsiion in his favor in the different States. par- ticularly Indiana, Grorgin, Floridé, Texas, &o., &o — This being the anniversary of the birthday of Wash- Ingtom, mrt Sf CAG Diemmnebie bats a4 Dever T1008) 1 was a suitable occasion for them to respond to the nomi. nation, and put Zachary Tuylor forward before the pe: ple. Im conclusion, Colonel B. expressed s deep coni- denoe in the ultimate success of General Taylor, amid loud and prolonged cheering. ; ¥ The Cuanman here announced that a distin- guished officer who fought with General Taylor, and led on one of the regiments at the memo- rable battle of Buena Vista so gallantly, was present, and would address the meeting. He al- juded to Col. Morrison of Lilinois, who, on being introduced te the assemblage, made the follow- ing remarks,— Fellow-citizens of New York,—It is with extreme re- luctance that | come forward to address you on this gecasion, particularly so, after the thousands who are now congregated here have been raised to the highest pitch of excitement by the eloquent and impressive harangues of those who bave preceded me. Indeed, | feel quite embarrassed in coming before you as | do, and there is but one course of action which induces me to do so, and that is, the circumstance of having had the honor to follow Gen. Taylor, although in a somewhat humble sphere, in his movoments in Mex- ico, This, gentlemen, is the role motive that induces me to appear before you, and not because! can add any- thing to the eloquent remarks that have caused such a high wrought excitement. I said that I had the honor —yes, gentlemen, the high honor--to know Zachary Taylor. 1 have seen him in the camp—I have seen him engaged writing his.dispatches to the War Depart- ment--I have seen him surrounded bythe enemy—! have seen him presenting his breast to the foe—I was with him when the stcrm thickened about—I was with him when he was rebbed of the brightest soldiers who fought under him and achieved such glorious victories at Palo Alto, Resaca de Palma and Monterey—I was with him when he was abandoned by bis government, and was with him when abandoned by his regular troops, and left to meet the enemy with men who had never heard a musket fired, as it were, and when the military chief- tain, with his volunteer force, knew it would never an- swer to turn their backs upon thoir enemi Ho knew the nature of bis commission, also that his honor, reputation, snd ail, were involved in the result of nd disregarding every other con- sideration, 1d to stake every thing and make one desperate throw. The die was cast, and the result attonished the world. * * * * We, who know General Taylor, love him. We love him for his plain and unalterable character. And although he may have been robbed of the honor, the glory, of accom- pliching certain events, yet, by his moderation, by his disinterestedness, he chieved such crowning victo- ries, with # handful olunteer soldiers, as will im- mortalize his name. As a man, for greatness he may be ry Taylor cannot beexcelled. Ge! d to the remarks of those who have spoken this evening, and heard s portion of the whigs denounce the war and those engaged ia its prosecution, Why, gentlemen,when the first tocsin of war was sounded, where were the whigs? By an inquiry it would be shown, that tho ho were during the whole day in the brunt of the battle at Buana Vista were whigs; that of the six effl- cers of the two Illinois regiments and McKee's regiment, which were cut to pieces, five belonged to the traitor and three of those gallant officers lives in the cause of th H and did not young Harry Clay, after his ates bad been cut down, rush to the head of another giment and there received his death-wound? Yes; saw him bim with his right hand procures bis felio’ soldiers on to victory, and his left hand lyiag upon his breast, while he cast a scowl of defiance upon the ene- my ; yet the father of that young man is a traitor !— (Cheers, hisses, and groans.) ‘The speaker here obs ged the character of bis remarks and proceeded to cov U- late the vast assemblage upon the prospects of General Taylor's election, inasmuch as the ball had been set in motion; that he had been taken up by the hard- fisted yeomanry of the country, which would certainly result in his elevation to the highest office in the gift of the jle—feeling satisfied in his own mind that not a fo to tlemen, sip ne would remain unturned until that object ‘was accomplished. ‘Col. Monnison concluded his remarks by relating an avecdote, and sat down amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the multitude. General Swirt was introduced, and eaid—Mr. Presi” dent and fellow-citize1s—I shall not trouble you with a long speech,after the very eloquent addresses which you have already heard | was present at a meeting of the friends of General Tylor, in Philadelphia, when we had to adjourn to a larger place of meeting, and I trust when this vast assemblage adjourns, that they will cover atenaore lot. (Cheers) 1 shall say very little of the noble prinoiples of the man we are met this evening to nominate for the Presidency. | know very welll am surrounded by a great many whbigs. and on whom I look as the whigs of Bunker Hill. (Cheers) But, there are thousands and tens of thousands of democrats, natives, and others, who heartily concur in the spirit, and unite with this meeting. You eink all party dictinctions and unite as American citizens, determined to prefer Rough end Ready, and place him in the Presidential chair.— (Three cheers for maa Some say that Ga ‘74 Taylor hes no What does he say? ever I fill the jal chair, it will be with out psrty trammels the constitution, and by And now we are deter- Our 8, in the glorious revolution and declaration of independence in 1776, for the regulation of the states, for the common defenes, for their welfare, and to estab- lish liberty to the fullest extent throughout the nation, and while all the States had not joinod the confedaracy, began by saying, “We the people of she United States, ao if all wore nt. In like manner, you the people of iow York, are here as the re tant other orion tor Ifany on the voice of the people.’ mined to have @ president on the constitution. he isthe only genoral living who would have foucht the battle of Buena Vista’ [ believe no other would have led the Acierioans, retreating a8 they were, to victory at od who would have said, whem asked by tain Bragg for forosments : “Give them a little mora graps, Captain Brag: ingers.) Im conelusion, | would say oaly Goon,goon”| When the lives of the cans in Mexico, when the fate of the war, Its character being fixed at the commencemmnt. depended on his ac- tions, you know what le did With aa army of volun- tes bout 6000 strong, he destroyed the Mexio my; and when told by General Wool what had place, he answered : “| told you ao ; if wa fought altege- ther we could not be whipped ” And eo, my friends, fe it with you, Ifwe go to the Presidential contest united, we cannot be beaten As ths captain of the old In- diana regiment said to his mon, “1 have fought for you, and now,!’ says he, “I want you to fight for me? Gen. Taylor has fought for us, and now we ought to fight for him. (Bravo and cheers) Other States and cities have also meetings for the nomination of chary Taylor. A number of them held meetings to day. And, as the soldiers who fought with him at Buens Vis- ta wers of all parties, ha now says, “I will be the candi- date of no party,” therefore, men of various opinions are engaging in this contest. (Cheers) When you read your papers, in the mor: , fellow citizens, you will see the name of Zachary Taylor prominently set forth as a candidate for the Presidency. (ood night, gentlemen; good night. (Loud and long continusd applause ) The last resolution was then read and scoped. In conformity with it, Messrs. M. Grinnell, H. Danham, Francis Griffin, Simeon Draper, and others, were appointed a committee. Alter giv- ing nine hearty cheers for General Taylor, the meeting quietly dispersed City Intell Wasuincton’s Bintupay —Yesterday was the anni- versary of the birth-day of George Washington, the fa- ther of American freedom. Thestars and stripes floated from every public building in the city, an ite the storm, several of our military companies celebrated the day in an appropriate manner. The Continental Guards, clad in the uniform of revolutionary days, made their appearance in the streets, and the sight of the little band, for they are few in number, brought tothe mind the deys of 76, when a few of the Continentals, led by the great and good Washington, marched forth from the homes of their childhood, and from those who were dear to them, to battle for liberty or death. That spirit still burns in the hearts of our citizens. The National Ca- dete’ also paraded, and made a fine appearance. Their uniform, of light grey, turned up with red,was very pret- ty, and their discipline bespoke for them full praise. They were led by Dingle’s brass band. ‘he Union Guards, from Brooklyn, visited our city, aud indeed the: are a body of fine looking men, and reflect great oredit upon the citizen soldiery of our sister city. They were escorted by the Purser Guards, one of the finest target companies of our city, who also appeared to @peat advan- tage. The Kohler Guards passed our office, On a target exoursion, and on their return, in the afternoon, their target showed the accuracy of their aim, being perfectly riddled by the balls. A target company, composed of the members of Engins Co. 15, of the fire department, also turned out, and made an exoellent appearance. At night there were several bails given in honor of the occasion, among which that of the St. John’s Grand Lodge of Free aod Acvepted Masons, given for the benefit of the Washington Monument Association, was one of the mont magnificent of the season. The vio- lence of the storm did not deter the fair daughters of the city from lending their presence and smiles in honor of the ocoasion. Their countenances beamed with joy, ‘ae they glided over the floor, and many a noble oie lant t, swelling with patriotic pride, was conquered by the emaiea of the fairy oues. Like the mothers sad aug! ters of the early days of America’s glory, gre never waating in the fulfilment of their part in s demonstrations, and always, by their readiness to aid in, end determination to aceomplish, those things which bind stronger and stronger ths bulwarks of our confede- raoy, whether in war or in peace, Bare: themgeives the noblest work of the Creator. ‘The memory of Wash- ington is cherished ia their minds, ani a ings of their hearts they plainly tell that they are th: true daughters of the happiest and most highly. fu" nation of the world. The day passed away, and with is ita pleasures died; but the memory of him 9 stands highest upon the, scroll of Tama, still » will live, while the name of freedom stands before the world. respeoted and honored Le every nation to which the winds of olvilization has wafted his glorious fame. Tur Weatnen —Yeaterday was one of the most disa- greeable days of the scason The raia began to tall at anearly hour in the morning, which continued until noon, when a heavy svow storm set in, with the wind from the rortheast. Towards night the air became more mild, and the snow again turned into » continued raip, with every prospect of « continuation of unpleasant weather. It is impossible, however, now to prognosticate the weather, for in the course of six nours, several cbanges msy ooour. ran AO RoW Ark: yeaekhaly BRA Were VA ved Wy Oke errant CO Ne! 5 ys gine Co. No. 6, of ks oi ‘Thus is the friendly inter- oousse of the firemen of sister cities kept up. Fine.—A fire broke out about 4)¢ o’olook, yesterday morning, in the public house of Mr. Brown, on 4th ave- nue, near 30th street. The fire originated in the ber- room, which was entirely enveloped in flames before it was discov: ; and, but for the indefatigable exertions of engine company No. 30, the whole premises would have n destroyed One of the fire companies was directed by s policeman, to the 6th avenue, stating that the fire was in that direction, which prevented the fire being extinguished before it’ had made such progress. ‘The damage is considerabi¢; but we learn was fully in- sured, Surcipe.—Coroner Walters was called yesterday to hold an inquest upon the body of Thomas Mehan, » native of Ireland, aged 50 years, who has for some time ast resided at No. 9 Vandow treet, living upon the interest of his money, occasionally inviting some of his friends to call andsee him for the last time, who was yesterday morning found floating in the water at Peck slip, with one end of a rope tied round his body and the other to the stairs leading to the small boats lying there. ‘The jury, after a brief consultation, rendered verdict that the deceased came to his death by suicide by drowm- ing. Kintep py a Fant —The coroner was called to hold an inquest, also, at No, 17 Stone street, upon the body of Thomas Sweeney, 4 native of Ireland, whe had been in il health for the last month. day night he was heard to get up, and shortlyafterwards to fall down stairs, at the bottom of which he was found ina state of iosensibility. He died in the course of a few minutes after the occurrence. Verdiot, death by injuries acoldentaily received, by falling down stairs. Rescue rrost’ Drowsinc.—A woman named Ann Mehan, with a young child, who had just arrived from Liverpool in the ship Roseius, accidentally fell overboard, on Tuesday night,at the foot of Wall st., and would both have been drowned, but for the exertions of some per- sons on the dock at the time, whe rescued them. Police Intelligence. Doings before Justice Drinker-—Yesterday morning, ‘at the return of the watchhouse prisoners, officer Gilgan, of the 6th ward police, brought in an Irishwoman, by the name of Catherine Feeney, on a charge of being drank and disorderly. Maaistxatz—Who makes @ charge against this woman? “Ido,” said ing Lepore ty Le Eo of betty “she was drunk last night at No. 10 Ora crying murder, and disturbing the whole nei iehbornoed.” Maaistaate— Well, Catherine, what have you to say to this? At this request of the magistrate, Catharine let her tongue go at locomotive speed, running en as follows, pean ‘@ stop, or even scarcely allowing herself to breathe : “Oh, Judge, by the grace of God, it was’nt me that wae drunk, in no way. Sure, all that | took, was s wee of peppermint cordial. Ill tell you ths trath, if I die for it. All the difficulty is becase | don’t buy all ae jordon, She is my landlord, ver, ail in half dollars. She pays b to get me out; and indee it tisn’t mo that bas gintlemen coming to my room. w I'll tell the whole truth, and sure there is Mary Jane in the house, who is young and goed looking, who suite their purpose, and | am grey headvd, and don’t do such things ‘That's the rason, Jud, ey brings mein. | pays my rint with pure sil- ve nd don’t sociate with such karacters. | own | was stiff last night, and when my temper in up the divil o: stop my tongue without you cut itout. Yo me with iron chains, but you can’t stop m: am just a if this morning as | wae last night, tend to be. I'll let you know, (looking at the officer) how you bring a dacent woman into this dirty hol Look at me—how nasty I am, Jadge—l1'il tell you ti rason. The M. P. took me; he made levo to me, and I told bim he was a dirty bisckguard. [ am, Judge, a dacent woman, and don’t do such things. {goes out to days work, and gita an honest living, and don’t sociate with such karacters. And then he get mad and took me up, and that’s the God’s truth, and no- thing else. Maaisraate.—Stop, stop that woman's tongue, offi- cor; she will talk us ali blind, I am satisfied trom her last remarks that she is rather a hard creature. Gordon, make your com talkative Kate was consigned to a cell in the Tombs, where she can give vent to her injured feclingr, and have ‘nO one to dispute her opinion. Charge of Steaiing Boots -—Offloers Costigan and Jube, ot the 10th ward, arrested, yesterday, a biack fel- Jow called Ned Smith, on s charge of stealing a lot of boots “and shoes, valued at $26, the iy Heor: Rider, No. 110 Fulton street, Justice Timpson, looked him up for trial. Britisa West Inpta Matt, STSAMERS com!NG to Mosite.—The steamer James L. Day will Jeave her wharf thia morning at 11 o’olock, on an ex- oursion to Mob! ‘ointand Dauphio Island, with the agent of the British West ladia mail line of steamers, the surveying officers now im port, and s«veral of owe most enterprizing oltigens, whose purpose it is to asee: tain the capabilities aad advantages of our horbor as proper depot for the ocean steamers. That some change im the present arrangement has to be made is very evident, and on the whole ooast of the Gulf thereis Lo p. Tt possessing the same facilities as our own We shall, therefore, look for the reeult of the examination to-day, with some interest, to establish all that éver has been claimed for our harbor.— Mobile Register and Journal, Feb. 16, from the reehies ase We hear of Log My reoulte ma to exoese te to cause convulsions.