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

over with years of age said in ave days" which met
with very general and hearty response) do impls
and call upon you fellow citizens and that too this
occasion to come forward did VIM. Tell in the hour
Of his countrys wrongs. and we will be safoo that
wound Be- 'hs SsS
tho crowd) My father distinguished himself in the
vice Of his country and my brother stood forward in
and opposed large force captured whole squadron
Right or wrong 80 for my country and although have
my country Qmmense cheerng) II that should be
called upon, that only hand Of mne will no ID fast to the
banner Of my country until its folds shall be crmsonod
with tho blood Of my enemy. Immense and tremendous
Mr.. WllLrAM D. Coz1rSs then stepped forward,
and said that leor which had boon already read upon
the principal stand would be read by gentleman con
nected With the public Press pnd but recently received
by an ohcer from Point Isabel 1.-THE letter then
read, which rapturousy welcomed and applaudcdJ
Mr. HoLMEs thon came forwa ard, who sald-Asidc from
the views Of the gentlemen who have preceded me- I
hope may be permitted to venture few remarks, and
IN reference to the poor and benighcd Mcxicans who
rerh APPS have but poor opinion Of valor and
strength that they IRE in degree excusabe for they
have but initiated Great Britain In their prccptatc steps
say that crisis is at hand which in the history Of this
republic, may not have parallel yet will exert an i'm
porant influence To prevent the great loss Of sol
dery and our fellow citizens upon the Rio Grande we
should be prompt energetic and fearless in our
mote region, we have hundred to oppose Mexico
embraces population Of co., aided by the strength
only of sympathy but determined aid will merely
wind up BY saying that hope you are all ready, as am
to ooey .as w,a II g0ysmSn. n IN: enter
and energetic in your resolves. Let our eounrymen
upon the Rio orands know that coming to rein.
SUGGEST c'Mexico death" by -youngstsr on the
STANDBY We ought to draw series of resolutions. and
Let our government know the spirit by which We arc
animated, and let u.s. in our zea manifest that spirit
which prevailed with that Spartan mother who said to
sword Is shert, add step to it.' (Chsers)
Professor wnIrsrr, Of Binghamton, was then intro
speech Mr. President but Is said in the western
try, can speak when "agitatcd' daughter and APP
ton ell Of vigoral Of our strength. Is it wise
therefore, TO talk about time necessary to be employed
ana Saue
the combined efforts Of Europe and shall we hesitate
now lNo no. no. Tn; WARMTH Mexico Is but spot
evil-we moro than ten times ten limos equal op
pose her armies and her empty and vain boasng in
let tho language Of orator in the times Of tho
revolution, prepare for war y and
learned writes
" In peace, there's nothing 80 becomes man
As mild behaviour and humility
But, when the blast of war blows in our ears,
Lot us be tigers in our fierce department"
As has been said before by the gentleman last up
him, and would 60 behind him upon the back Of
jackass. (0reat applause, with marked exhibitions Of
grimace from the newshoys on the stand)
At this stage Of the proceedings and notwhstand ding
the dark pail Of night, which, like cloud spread
Gen. PErER SKEs SMITH, of Philadelphia then camo
forward Having been announced to speak to you
here, ! suppose must speak: yet, having exhausted
myself quite completely already can only talk to you
in spirit Let us, my follow citizens. distinct from all
party both inside and outside rally around
the flag OF our country has been said and we have
read it, too that Texas had not been properly
cd upon the borders Of Mexico why what better rep
resentstion that than the gallant and ingenious walk
err from whose horn blast is worth hundred voices
whenever and wherever sounded Our nation Is at
when her soil sde or Her
questioned, then she will shake her CORY name and pro-
,sct her poes' and n, glory Whshs. 30
to question Our country right wrong Is still Amer
ca reat applause) we have but now heard OF dis.
astrous defeat Of our gallant officers Cross and
Porter have fallen perhaps with an eening desire
to become distinguished yet their blood must avcng
ticket--no party distinctions here should manifest
themselves into the embodiment Of but one sentiment
not on. cent Tor tribute Increased appisuse "Ame:
RIGA shall rule America" let that be the general and
prevailing sentiment Tho Empire State which furnishes
more troops from its vastnes: Of population than most Of
States combined should be heard in this struggle Of
right and privilege In Independence square, Philade
phia, "Wednesday last we mustered 5000 gallant
applause Keep your powder dry. pu.h ON hoId up
your guns, and America shall rule forever.
Col Baooks soldier Of the last war; and now resi-
dent Of Michigan came forward-Hc said that the VOL
vernes ready buckle their armcr in this srux
gle. this conflict with mcnacing yet weak power-ho
off upon this for this was time to
act His ancestors. although they refused to fight,
iion) provisions for our scattered and famshinc
armyat the age Of l6 years. said hc entered tho army
and fought in the Southwest under the command Of Gen.
Andrew Jackson [Great applause and have not been
come here from the notice given me through the pa
do sect The largest meeting ever yet saw congrc.
gatedand for what purpose To answer, as believe,
lantly defend them. fChceral IIuon our horfers
stands Gen. Zachsrah Taylor. know him, fellow cit
.ens, know him to be man Of courage and decision
for served under him in l6l9-20 He Is always at his
post II hc has como into conhict- that he has met
his enemy, you may prepare yourselves to hear Of
bsen 10 the and
Of We know il: VIC have heard Of him bcforc] know
will DO acknowledged abroad that We win have gor-
and abundant retributon. II that an honorable
got gained the asg And stripes Of esu
rines of Michigan will not be found wanting in this
emergency; their hearts are strong their hands ready
will answer 1t promptly and successfully. Checnl-
The same spirit which animated fathers still exists,
and with the motto Our country, right wrong" We
but gain the conquest Some two speakers
then came forward, when the meeting adjourned buoyant
with hope and enthusiasm.
Working Mems Meeting.
While the speeches were being delivered at the great
held other points Of the Park that act the great
meeting last evening which consisted Of several
dyisions We here present some account Of the meeting
held by the working men. The chair taken by Mr..
Ransom Smith, and Egbcr 8. Manning was appointed
Secretary The crowd around the platform was then adj
BY the following gentlemen working men, viz MIR.
John Ccmmcriord, @. II. Evans, M. 7. O'Connor. Tho
following resolutions were put and carried by accama-
ton, after which the meeting adjourned
Whereas meeting has be called Of the citizens Of
the city and county Of New York. to cxprcss their OPT
MONS in relation to difficulties with the government
Of Mexico" and whereas the working Of said city
nd county compose more more than half Of the
and whereas, there working the commit
tee for getting the meeting the committee for
preparing the resolutions which to be offered at said
meeting; nor have any working men been consulted
the subject Of these rcsolutions have any working
man mr. And hare