The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-21

engaged for the occasion, struck up, "comc sing
me that simple air again"
The following named gentlemen were then
named officers Of the meeting =
ANDREW H. MICKLE, Mayor Of tho City, Chairman.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Major William Popham William v. Brady,
William Paulding, Gen. Henry Storms,
Stephen Allen, Adam r. Pentz,
Aaron Clark, Mangle M. Quackenboss,
Philip Hone, stephen whitney,
Walter Bovine, John Targee,
Isaac L. varian, Gen. John Lloyd,
Cornelius w Lawrence, James Harper,
Robert H. Morris, Edward II. Nicoll,
VIM +. Havemcyer, Stephen H. Feeks,
VIM. d. Cozzens, T.. X. Collins,
Jacob Ames, Elias q. Drake,
THOMAS o'conner, Gomez Campbell P white
Gen. Chas. w Sanford, VIM. L. Prall,
Cornelius v. Anderson, James Lee
Alexander Stewart Edward Prime.
Patrick Doughcrty, William Whiuock,
James c. stoneal Anthony Compton,
job, Leveridgc, Gen. James Lynch
James a Mccullough. Christian as Il H. I sand.
Lyman Candee David Brown,
Alfred Ash6eld, Davil Graham,
Joseph Kcelar, Minard Lafever,
A. r. Lawrence, Abraham Hatfield,
Nathaniel Pearce, Frederick r. Lee
William Quackenbush Egbert Benson.
Uzal P. Ward Myndert Van Setback.
James T. Brady, Eldad Holiness
Gen. VIM. Gibbs McNiel, John N. Bradhurst,
J. Jarvis, John Coger. Jr
Macmillan RAIDER. George Folsom.
Hamilton Fish, David Banks.
j. Sherman Brownell
DR.. VIM. A. walters nominated the following gen.
slemen Secretaries
H. f. Quackenbos, Clarkson Crolius,
Edmund B. Green, Morgan Morgans,
Joseph c. Albertson, Henry Arcularius.
Thomas Teston, VIM McArdle,
DR.. Daniel II. Carpenter, Patrick Rafferty,,
Theodore F.. Tomlnson Daniel w. Norris,
James s. Sanford, John Mcmahon,
Frederick w. Wegand, VIM. H. Cornell.
Henry T. Davies William Semi
William Hail. DR. 8. r. Harris,
Lathrop s. EDDY: DR.: VIM. +. Piatt,
william H Gage Se Alexander Ds T. S W: Bradford
George Taylor. Joseph Hopkins,
Charles Hunter John Van Colt,
James Z. Wood, John Colgan,
Samuel A. Grape, Marcellus Eells,
James S. Carpenter, Charles 8. Dougherty,
VIM. Mackey, Peter Parks.
The call Of the meeting read and approved and the
Mr. r. A. Nash then sung the following National An.
them, composed for the occasion by George p Morris
chorus
Freedom spreads her downy wings
Oyer all created things
Glory to the King of Kings
Bend low TO Him the knee
Bring the heart before His throne
Bow to Him and Him alone
He's the only King we own,
And He has made us free!
CnoRus-Arm and on, .ye brave and free
Arm and strike for liberty
The hottest spot a smiling sun
Is that which i gave gave q Warrington
Co., The Tn dropping world to cheer!
We who bear Columbia's name
With existence freedom came
II Is mans birthright here
cHoHv'-Arm and md on :a " =. bray; y. and free!
Heirs Of an immortal sire,
Let his deeds your hearts inspire
Weave the strain and wake the Tyre,
Where your proud affairs stand
Hail with shouts and loud hurrahs,
Streaming from thousand spars,
Freedoms rainbow flag of stars,
The symbol Of our land!
A m on VI rnv md FRI
Arm and strike for liberty
Immense cheering followed the singing.
Lew d. sIAMM Esq., then proposed the following pre-
amble and resolutions which were carried with the
most enthusiastic applause
The citizens OF the city and county Of New York. in
general meeting assembled in view Of the fact that
and the United States the following rcsolutions
Resolved, That the aggravated and multiplied wrongs
TO which country has been subjected by the auho
ros Of Mexico for long series Of years, and for which
eparation has been repeatedly demanded and continues
TO be withheld and which at last followed by tho
usa to receive envoy appointed to make amicablc
adjustment Of existing controversies, and contaminated
that nation to crisis in which iofbearsnce ceases to be
virtue and submission would be deemed pusilanimous
by the civilized world
Resolved That this meeting cordially approve of the
United States to call 10000 volunteers for tho
employment Of the army and navy Of the United States
sailed and in the signal and avcngng punishment
of its invaders; that this is accuse in which
yes to the God Of battles and with full reliance upon
the rcscss energies Of fellow citizens to defeat
enemy and preserve the integrity Of the Union and
hereby pledge our lives and fortunes TO support the
government Of the United States in the just and ne
ccssary war in which we now engaged with Mexico
government will be prompt vigorous and extensive in
its operations by land and and defensive
That the successful of the war; the moral
standing OF the government Of the United States with the
OF the world Is less involved That
therefore, vigor, prompttude. decision, and wise be
rality are requisite tho part Of the con-
stutional authorities 10 begct that confidence in the
navy and army and among tho people 90 essential TO
lead result ct brcf, honorable, and triumphant
Resolved That for the purpose Of anticipating any
QUESTION that may DO made upon the city and county Of
NcwYork, Is respectfully requested that the Common
lunecrs, by granting The Of such public buildings
convenient for places Of rendezvous and thai the
military companies now organized be requested imme-
datey to hold convention to adopt an cfcient system
Of enrolment and devise for tho harmonious &C
ton Of all those patriotic citizens who feel disposed 10
respond to any call the government may make upon
thcm.
Resolved That :" Committee of Safety consisting
OF twenty-five citizens be appointed by the Chair, with
authority to collect such information, and mako such
suggestions TO the national government the interests Of
me country and the city Of New York will seem to re-
quire.
Be further resolved That the thanks of the citizens
oil New fork De- and they hereby presented to Gen.
Taylor and the ocers and soldiers under his command
for tho consummatc skill and undaunted courage dis
played by them on the Attn inst in engagement with
and defeat Of the enemy before Mstnroras which hes
decked with fresh laures the gallant General and his
brave officers and soldiers, and covered tho American
arms with Snfading glory
Resolved That copy Of this resolution BE- fcrw srdsd
BY the rssdlag eac9S d tAis nsstns y 6sasss TsyI,