The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-29
DEMOCRACY OF THE IorH AND I3ra WARDS or
THE CITY or NEW YORK.

DEMOCRACY OF THE loIn AND Is.a WARDS or
THE CITY or NEW YORK
The following are the animated resolutions which
are referred to in the letter Of our New York cores
pondent We have no doubt that this spirit will
pass through the land, like the fiery cross Of Rod
erick Dhu
srosrAsrous aEsrise or rHs nsaoonAcs OF rar iorh
AND Al enthusiastic and spontaneous meet
ing Of the democracy of the 10Th and 18th wards ut
Vandewaters 10th ward headquaIters, and In the Mar
nss with the Or a
OF the honhearted democracy these gallant wards,
Y response 80 the glorious new. q the triumph Of the
Ward, Charles X smith. and Charles Doty, vice presi
The following gentlemen appointed daught reso
tons expressive Of the Of the meeting: John D. ke
George d. 0'Connel and Robert Kicker MI Kellogg from
the committee reported the following, which were unani'
Rsscred That the friends OF popular freedom have Just
to congratulate themselves upon the rapid progress
Of their principles not only within own borders but
Resoped That amongst the which distinguish
the times In which We live, and which from its character
calculated TO arrest the attention Of mankind Is that OF
the rannexation Of Texas to the American Union-a ques
ton which the electors this nation after the most mature
be conshmaed at all azards and ut whatever sacrifices
their part and that the unanimous concurrence OF the
government and people cfha republic having been accord
ed we component part q the voters q the United
States are decidedly and firmly Of the opinion that that ques
uon ~ morally settled ana cOnsummdteu therefore
Resored 1ha, the military occupancy OF that territory
by the American army under the direction OF the President
that IN he aSamsn Of s ss
acted wisely in taking precautionary steps in thus bringing
the whole military and naval pswer Of the country to bear
protecting in the Gull MD xco and the
Pacific Ocean, and checking any advances that might be
nude by Mexican troops the tribes Of Indians
which inhab the territory Of Texas and the adjoining
country.
Resolved That should resort to become necessa
establish the jurisdiction of the United States
territory which has become hers upon the soundest and
most approved principles Of national law hereby pledge
act well part relying upon the justice
and the integrity and patriotism Of country
fear not the issue, and should be greatly mistaken
III did not result in planting the standard Of liberty
the plains Of Mexico and thus break the chains omilary
which have SO long bound down and oppressed the
people OF that country
Resolred That hail with great pleasure the announce
men in the Washington Undn that the independent
u sys,sm o. eolesng and assarslnE the public m4neys
President Polka measure introduced by own Van Blu
rem approved and sanctioned by the peoples and
believe the only safe mode that be adopted for the safe
~ Of the public Treasury.
Reoiped. That the declaration Of the President Of the
United States that claim to the whole the territory
OF Oregon Is clear and unquesonahlen receives
thuastc responses and that have entire confidence in
thus boldly and fearlessly avowed As regards either
the foreign or domestic policy Of the administration
high character that II shall be accordance with
elevated principles of national honor and independence
Resoiced. That We congratulate the democracy of Ten
upon their glorious victory over whgery and ede
rasm in the recent contest In that noble Sate and while
they wiped cast them the
dental campaign they have alike conferred honor
themselves and their State In the election to the
chair Of the Hon A. " Brown the able and distinguished
representative the last Congress We rejoice that the
Presidents State has the support Of his adj
and take much pleasure in offering him
our most heartfelt congratulations.
Resoired, That we hail with than ordinary pleasure
the glad ng OF the of the gallant State Of Ten
with that bright galaxy OF democratic who
have been instrumental in eecng to the presidency the
immortal Jackson who has gone take his with
Washington, Jefferson and Madison; and of the present
eminent man who adorns the chair occupied by
those iustrious Welcome, thrice welcome, say
behalf of the democracy OF New York. the lion hearted
of Tennessee who have nobly taken their
rank by our side. a
Resoped That take pleasure in referring to the ab
OF his excelency the governor the
Of New York; and that his great talents and Judgment
acknowledged and the strict fidelity with which he admin
sters public affairs in all the departments Of the govern
men Of State with unqualified appreciation
Resotred That the approaching fall election reminds
that shall be called upon to vote for against the
venton the constitution the State and that
declare determination suf
frages FOR that measure
Rssoired Tht copy OF these resolutions be forwarded
10 the President and TO exPresiden Van Buren, Gov
ernor Brown, and to Governor Wright.
The meeting then adjourned 10 fire hundred guns in
honor Of the Tennessee election after having ordered the
proceedings be published in the Morning News and Eve
ming Post. THOMAS X. KELLINGER,
President
HENRY VANpEwAIER,
DANIEL WARD, VIZ p.u,;5a.,.
CHAeLFs X. SMITH, 80 i''''
CHARLEs DoTY
avery GREENE, }c..x.,..,..
AUGUSTUS PuRpy,