Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-05-26
THE EMPIRE CITY FOR EVER

THE EMPIRE CITY FOR EVER!
we take great pleasure in laying before our
readers the resolutions unanimously adopted. on
motion Of l.. d. Slamm, Esq, a, the monster
meeting in New York, OF which our correspond
ent gave SO graphic sketch. 1t is one Of the
proudest indications Of the spirit OF the country
All party feeling seems TO have been hushecxa anu
"ihe country, the whole country" was The lhSill-
ing watch-word. The present conflict with Men
leo will prove of eminent service in uniting The
nation, as one man, upon all questions affecting
The rights or honor of The country. Will Eng
land or any other foreign power rush madly INTO
an uDjus, war with the United States, when she
secs the whole-souled movement Of New York
Had II been necessary, it is said, whole Resi-
nent might have been raised at the great meet
ing on Wednesday. Should this war with MexA
leo lead to collision with the "balance-of. power"
monarches {. Europe, our ci,izen.s soldiers will
be ready al all points, and at short notice, 10 re-
sst and repel assault. Our merchant vessels
and steamers can be prepared for action, and an
efficient and gallant Navy be Instantly put in or
der We deprecaie the extension OF this war 10
other powers, but al The same time We feel conf
dent, that if Europe is resolved TO force upon us
The issue, there never was a moment when we
were better prepared 10 meet it. But We have
great confidence, that the imposing moral attitude
We now present will have material influence in
The settlement OF all our great national difficulties
While We are willing 10 do all that is jusr and
proper 10 maintain The peace Of the world va
are also ready 10 resist all invasion of our rights,
from whatever quarter il may come.
Here are The eloquent and patriotic resolves OF
the people Of New York:
The Citizens of the City and County OF New
York in General Meeting assembled, in view
OF the fact that "a s,a,c'oi War exists between
the Government OF Mexico and the United
States" passed The following resolutions
Resottrd, That the aggravated and multiplied
wrongs 10 which our country has been subjected
By the authorities of Mexico Tor long series 81
years, and Tor which reparalion has been Iepea
ed!y demanded and continue 10 be Withheld anI
which al last followed b. the refusa 10 receive
an Envoy, appointed 10 make an amicable adjust
menl o. existing controversies, and consumma,ed
by actual hosiilieS, have brought our relations
with that country 10 crisis in which iorbear-
ance ceases to be a virtue, and submission would
Rr@lred, That this meeting cordially approve
Of The authority given BY Congress 10 the Presi-
dent vi The United States 10 call out so 600 vo-
uneers, and for the employment; the army and
navy OF the United States in defending The Anne
rican soil thus uney pecediy assailed, and in the
signal and even avensing punishment ol lis in
vaders-that This is cause in which We can ap-
peal with entire confidence for the parity OF ON
motives 10 the God OF battles, and with full re-
lance upon the resistrsS energies of our fellow
citizens, 10 defeat The enemy and preserve the in
legtiIy OF The Unon-aod We hereby pledge our
lives and fortunes 10 support the Government OF
the United States in The just and necessary WAR
in which We are now engaged with Mexico.
R.sOircd, That it is The public expectation that
this government will be prompt, vigorous and ex.
lensive in lis operations by land and sea-otien-
sive and defensive. That in The successful pro-
secuiion OF me war, the moral standing Of the
government OF the United States with the govern
mens OF the world is more or less Involved. That,
therefore, visai, rromrtituie. derisirn aid i
wise liberaliiy, are impera,ivey requisite on the
part Of the constitutional authorities, 10 beset that
confidence in the navy and army, and among The
people, 90 essential 10 lead 10 4 result al once
hriei honorable ami triumphant
ReSorfd, Fiat Tor the purpose OF anticipating
any Iequisition that may be mace upon the city
and county OF New York, it is respectfully re-
ques,ed hat the Common Council extend every
facility for the enrolment oil volunteers, by grant
ing the use Of such public buildings as are con-
venient for places OF rendezvous; aud that The mi
litary companies now organized be requested i'm
medlaley TO hold convention TO adopt an ELI.
eient system OF enrolment. and devise means Tor
for the harmonious action OF all those patriotic
citizens who feel disposed 10 respond 10 any ca
the government may make upon them.
Rssolrcd, That Committee Of Safely. consist
ing OF twenty-five citizens, he appointed BY The
Chair, with authority 10 collect such INFORMATION,
and make such suggestions 10 the National Co
vernmcnt as the interests Of the country and the
city OF New York will seem 10 require.
Be IL further Resorcd, That The thanks OF the
citizens OF New York be, and they are hereby
presented 10 General Taylor, and The officers and
soldiers under his command, for the consummaic
skill and undaunied courage displayed by them
on the 81 instant in IN engagement with and de-
feat OF The enemy bsiore Malamoras, which has
decsed with fresh laures the gallant General and
his brave officers and soldiers, and covered The
American arms with uniading glory.
Resoircd, That copy of this resolution be for
warded By the presiding officer of this meeting 10
General Taylor, with request that The same
NAV be communicated 10 The officers and soldiers
under his command.
Resoired, That a copy OF the proceeding. OF
this meeting, signed b. the officers be transmitted
TO tie President OF the United States and 10 both
Houses of Congress.