The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-20

OF Georgia will do It's duty to the country.
II is with unmixed pleasure we add, the ladies o
the city have rendered their services TO aid the sol
ders in fitting them for the field of service. Theil
tears, and their smiles, and their enthusiasm in be-
half Of the gallant volunteers is indeed cheering
and will give life and yigoT to the soldiers efforts N
the field of battle.
In every section of the Union the people are NOV
ing on the side Of their country without hesitation
or mental reservation. The following are the pro-
ceedings ola meeting held in the old and wsl-knowr
town Of Easton, Pennsylvania. The resolutions
which were submitted by the Hon. james NJ. Porter
the late Secretary of War, breathe the right spirit:
MEETING OF THE PEOPLE.
A large and enthusiastic meeting Of the people OF
Easton, Pennsylvania, was held at the courthouse
on Friday evening, May 18th, 1876, pursuant TO
the call of M. Horn, esq, chief burgess.
Captain Peter Nungesse: was appointed president;
Mr.. Philip Reichardt and Jacob Weygandt esq,
vice presidents; and Horace z. Wolf and William
l.. Sebring secretaries.
On motion OF the Hon. James M Porter, the sec
rotary read to the meeting the proclamation Of the
President, dated the 9Th Instant, ofIhe sxssence OF
war between the United States and Mexico.
Whereupon the following preamble and resolu-
tons were offered by Col Porter, and being second
ed by A. L. Brown, esq, and enforced by eloquent
and pithy remarks from both those gentlemen,
showing the necessity Of exhibiting proof to the
world Of the entire unanimty with which the people
will sustain the government in maintaining our ma
tional rights and national honor, were unanimously
adopted, as follows:
Whereas the Congress of the United States have,
by Legislative enactment declared that by the of
the republic Of Mexico state of war exists between
that government and the United States, and the Pre-
sident OF the United States by his proclamation da
ted the 18th instant, has officially announced to the
people the existence Of the said war
Resolved, That we cheerfully respond TO the re-
quest Of the Executive TO exert ourselves TO preserve
order, promote concord, maintain the authority and
efficiency Of the laws, and support and nyigorae all
the that may be adopted by the constituted
authorities for obtaining a speedy, just, and honor
able peace.
Resolved That the wrongs inflicted by Mexico on
our citizens, and the cold-blooded murder Of our
gallant officers and men, without a formal declara-
uon Of war, have left TO the United States no alter
native for the vndcaton of their national honor and
for the redress Of the injuries sustained, than a
prompt and efficient prosecution Of the existing
war.
Rssoired, That as the cup Of forbearance has been
exhausted the whole energies Of our country should
be put in requisltion to chasse the invaders of
SOIL and teach them what they not yet to have
learned, that the United States ask nothing but what
is right, and will submit to nothing that is wrong.
Resolved, That the more speedily troops can be
concentrated on the MekCan frOnuer, ana carry the
war into the territory Of that republic and the
our navy shall off the trade and destroy the
ports Of Mexico, the better the people of the United
States will be satisfied with the administration Of the
government.
Resolved, That the citizen soldiers Of this country
ready and willing to march with alacrty their
services may be needed; and will be troubled with no
constitutional scrupes about crossing the line d.
viding the United States from Mexico believing. as
they do, that true policy requires that the war
should be carried into effect
Resolved, That we will, by all means in our power,
sustain the government in all measures for the
prompt and efficient prosecution of this war
Resolved, That a copy Of these proceedings be
forwarded to the President of the United States, to
our two senator's and TO our immediate representa-
tive in Congress.
The meeting then adjourned with round Of
cheers.
PETER NUNGESSER, Pres't.
PHILIP REIcHARpr, Vic. presrs
JACOB WEYoANDr, :
W. W. f. W S, Secretaries.