Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-05-26

family, highly respected Tor tnelr ldleniS dHu
their worth His grandfather, who was Judge
of the Supreme Court for the Abing-
don circuit was an officer in The ReVolu-
tionary army and fought al The battles OF Eulaw
SPRINGS and yorktown" Charles G. Johnson,
an uncle OF the Senator elect, VS. a member OF
Congress from the Abingdon District.
"We congratulate our TREND upon his election,
and wish him great success in his career as .
public man, and shall be glad 20 see him occupy
stations OF higher trust aud honor in the councils
of The nation: as he has The blood OF Patrick Hen
nv flowing in his veins. we trust that he may cx-
hbt zeal for the public interest Of Il similar cha
racer Ia that OF his ancestor, whose fame IS IN all
the world"
NOTHING LIKE THE EMPIRE CITY!
To The Editors Of The Enquirer:
New YoRK, May Dist, 1886
Gentlemen can hardly trust myself 10 de-
scribe 10 you The great War Meeting which was
held in tn Park last evening. never witnessed
such an assemblagc animated by such thrilling
enthusiasm lis numbers are uncounted. For
more than three hours, The dense mass stood and
heard and responded 10 the patriotic sentiments
addressed BY popular speakers from three p at
forms The action OF our Government, and
The conduc, ni It's gallant army, were warm
i; approved and commended One feeling only
was manilcsled-ihat Of repelling invasion and
redrsssing the wrongs Of our common country.
Most loudly did The assemblage respond 10 the
sentiment, that the United States would never
permit European interference in the affairs OF
this country. The moral effect Of such a meet
ing as This must be grea; As was remarked,
could the Mexic ms have witnessed the spectacle,
their military tyrants would have taken 10 flight,
and their armies have ceased 10 prosecute The
war Several speakers alluded 10 orr differences
with England some expressed The belief, that The
present attitude of affairs with Mexico was
brought about BY English influence and the
probability oil war with that power was Tree
is spoken, and as heartily responded 10. have
seen many mass meetings in New York, Gal
though never one SO large as this,O and know
something Of the temperament of the people; but
confess that was rather surprised 10 find the
war Sentimenl-l mean war with Eng and-so
strongly re-echoed from the vast masses who
were assembled. | know that you hope and trust
with me, that war with England may be avert
ed, and our country spared the calamilies Of any
long war; but, nevertheless, il that wal which we
so lule desire should come upon US, think that
this matter with Mexico, and the preparations
made for carrying il on, will be OF eminent ser
vice 10 us. The expenditure during war with
Mexico will be cheap preparation and inurng
OF our forces for any greater war which IS to lol-
low.
The scene-hc coup d'Gil-presenled by the
"sea of up,urned faces, )" TO quote phrase OF Mr.
Webster, was animating beyond description.
Witnessed it from the platform, Immediately in
rear of the Mayor. They were densely wedged
mass, intent upon hearing what was said, and
expressing their approval or condemnation, as
the proceedings went on. No disorder occurred.
The meeting was opened with music, a large
brass band performing in company with chorus
Of vocalisls Al dusk, the assemblage was cheer
cd by The radiance Of Drnmmond light station
cd in the presence OF number Of ladies on the
balcony of The City Hall. During the evening
fire works were exhibited, and frequent discharg-
Is of artillery were heard booming over the meet
ing.
During the morning of yesterday, visited the
Navy Yard al Brooklyn, and went on hoard OF
some of the vessels there placed Active pre-
variations are making, in order that they may be
despatched 10 sea. 1t had been said that The Sc
cretary Of The Navy was not pushing forward the
equipment OF the Navy as he should, and that
only few additional workmen were engaged.
made enquiry Of the officers on duty, and was in
formed that there were al work as many persons
The preparations were fast progressing.
But TO turn from warlike thoughts and nara
lives. canno. close my letter 10 you, without
mentioning the solemn and impressive spectacle
which for about four hours, | witnessed to-day
This (AscensiOn) day was set apart for the con-
secra,ion OF Trinity Church in Broadway, oppo-
site the head of Wall street. The grand and i'm
posing ceremony accordingly took place in the
presence Of congregaled thousands. | was fortu-
nate enough 10 obtain ticket of admission
Bishop McCoskry of Michigan, now acting here,
man of fine voice and personal appearance, and
somewhat resembling the present Bishop of Lon
don, performed The .dedcatory Offices. The SEN
tence OF conservation appeared 10 be quite long,
and was drawn up with all the technically OF
complicated law instrument. The procession OF
,heClersy, in surplices, about 200 in number en-
terng the Church, amid the swelling notes OF
splendid organ, was most solemn and sublime.
cannot speak adequately of The musical portion
of the service The various chants and anthems
occupied near Two hours. The sermon was
preached BY he Bishop, and lasted % minutes
only. A nolion OF the morning prayer was read
bv Mr.. Southland, a son oflhe late Senator, &c. He
is the same Young man who refused the assistant
Recorship of this Church, worth S., 900 year,
and preferred 10 remain in his present parish,
with small salary. Ele was an object OF gene
raln,erest on the part OF the Church where sal.
The architecture Of this magnificent ediiice is
unsurpassed in the United States. Indeed, i, is
a Church which can vie with the palatial tenn
Piles Of Old Oxford. | will endeavor 10 give you
some account OF it soon.
have no more time, before The mail, at rery
inconrenicnt hour, closes. Your friend, G.
GREAT WAR MEETING INTHE PARK.
Pursuant 10 call issued by the Mayor and
Common Council, (says The Sun Of Thursday
the citiz,ns OF New York met in The Park last
evening 10 deliberate on The best method OF aid
ing the government 10 secure speedy, honor
able ami triumphant termination Of the war with
Mexico
Hon. A. Fl. Micke, Mayor Of the city, having
been called 10 the chair, briefly addressed the as
semblei multitude. IL is estimated that fifty
THOUSAND persons attended. Four large platforms
were elected, from which different speakers ad.
dressed the meeting. Addresses we're delivered
by M.ssrs. Shepherd, McKeon, Wells, Barnes,
Schidfelin, Dixon, Whitney, Tannis, Capt. Ryn.
ders and many others.
Blu. one spirit animated the orators and the
vast Oncourse-a spirit Of Patriotism. The ho-
nor aid defence of the country; the importance
OF ution and harmony among ourselves the
readiness OF New York 10 put forth III her ener-
the necessity OF prompt and vigorous action were
responded to by the meeting
Resolutions to this effect having been passed
UNANIMOUSLY, national salute was fired and
rockies let of. The Park and lbe streets around
it wee brilliantly illuminated by Drummond
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