The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-15

Morton MCMlchael, the hlgh sherH OF the couh-
ty, as the old bell over the Hall OF Independence
gave the appointed hour, opened the meeting, and
offered the names Of the following gentlemen as OH
GERS, which was agreed TO by one long and loud
shout Of approval
Hon. JOHN SWIFT, mayor of. the city Of Phil
adephia, President.
Wee Presidents:
Hon. Richard Vaux recorder Of the city
WIN. Nj. Meredith, president OF the select coun-
cIl OF the city.
Samuel Norris, president of the common council of
Hon. John F. Besterling mayor of the Northern
Liberties.
Robert +. Fry, president Of the board Of commIs-
sioners Of Spring Garden.
Thomas ID. Grover, president Of the board of COM
missioners of Southwark
Samuel +. Reed, president Of the board OF commIs-
sioners of MoyamensIng.
Samuel T. Bodlne, president of the board Of COM
missIoners of KensIngton.
Athanasus Ford, president of the board OF commits
missioners of North Penn.
James Landy, president of the board of commlssIon-
ess of the Northern Liberties
Thomas Alhbone, burgess of West Philadelphia.
Secretaries:
John S. Litte, VIM. S. Heysham
Col R. F. Christy, Samuel w. Weer,
J. Miller, It'll Ward, J. d. Nlnesteel,
". l.. John ID. Hohner,
Thos w. Dufheld, r. George G. West,
J. G. Desmond, Jos. M. Leon, M. ID.
Col Swift, on taking the chair, made aome brief,
eloquent, and patriotic remarks. lie said that he
wished that Generals AmPuda and Arlsta could see
for one instant the assemblage and the enthusiasm
which it manifested believing that if they were IN
dulged with such fearful sight, there would
never he occasion to send an emoassy OF peace to
Mexico. The effect would be deep and lasting.
He spoke Of the events which had transpred with
in the last few weeks, and feelingly alluded to the
shedding of the blood of Americans upon our soil,
and said that this act called for the most energetic
movements upon the part Of the country.
Peter A. Browne then arose, and said that he held
in his hands series of resolutions which had been
prepared for the consideration Of the meeting On
account Of feeble health he would be under the ne
cessity Of combining himself to but few remarks.
Tbirty-four years ago, he said he had witnessed
similar scene in that yard which was presented upon
that occasion. The people then, as now, had come
from all quarters to rally round the standard Of their
common country. That they had stood by 1t no.
bly, then, and would do so now; nor would they
permit one OF the least of the stars of their flag TO
be dimmed by foreign foe. He reviewed the
course of Mexico for considerable length of time,
and spoke of the patience with which we had borne
the grievances which that wretched country had
inflicted upon us; but now we would teach her
lesson, and for that end would open school in the
halls Of the Montezumas. He then read the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were carried by acclama
ton.
Whereas it has been officially announced by his
excellency the President of the United States, in his
message 10 both houses of Congress, that all his at
tempts to negotiate with the republic of Mexico
have failed-that hostlities have taken place the
part of the Mexcans against the troops of this
country on the Rio Grande-and that our nation is
| actually in a state of war:
And whereas the power of government to re-
sist aggression or chastse the aggressor, and its
means of maintaining its honor and defending its
tel ritory depend upon the hearty concurrence of
the people in the measures adopted by their rep
resentatves and steady cooperation in carrying
out those measures: therefore
| Resolved, BY the citizens Of the city and county
of Phllade pha, in town meeting assembled, that as
there should not be- so there is not, among US any
difference of opinion in regard to the solemn duties
which devolve upon us and with the rest of our
| fellow-citizens Of the republic, to make common
cause with our government against any and every
| nation with which it may be brought into COLI
| sion.
Resolved, That while this meeting deeply regrets
that negotiations of friendly character have failed
to effect pacific settlement with sister republic
and that she has resored to hostiliGes, deem il a
duty to make known to the nation at large, and par
tcularly to the government, that full and entire
| sympathes with our countryi and that should
| the emergencies of the nation require 1t, our SER
vices, our fortunes, and our lives, now volun-
tary pledged for the preservation Of the integrity
of the national domain the security Of the lives, and
the conservation Of the rights Of our fellow citizens,
and the honor of our beloved country.
RESOLVED, That copy of these resolutions be trans
med to the President of the United States, and to
| both houses Of Congress.
Resolved, That our proceedings be published IN
all the newspapers
Josiah Randall, esq, being loudly called upon
arose. and made thrilling address, calculated to re
lii Ila he qnft rn otrtnt m
| by giving the weknown motto Of the immoral
| Decatur, sour country, right wrong" He en-
tered into review of the subject of our Mexican
diffculties-spoke of the indgnlty which Mexico
had attempted to put upon us as a nation-oi tht
deep and ntrocions butchery of the American sol
diery but handful in comparison to its vastly su
perior numbers--and called upon the people of thu
| whole country TO avenge the cowafdy and treaChe
rous act Mr.. r, was loudly cheered throughout
md his nowerGu and sou-ouchIng sentiments, fOunC
a response in the heart Of every man present.
LJpon concluding, Robert Nj. Lee, esq, took thu
stand. but had not proceeded far when he was in
terrupted by the most deafening cheering, which
arose in consequence Of the entrance into the yarc
ola DELEGATION from the lourneymen printers OF thu
r city, who were attended by martial music. CoIone
Lee took occasion, as soon as his voice could bt
heard, to make some appropriate remarks upon thi
proper exhibition Of patriotism on the part OF una
useful class of our citizens. He then resumed MI
address upon the subject ofthe meeting.
| He spoke of the feelings which animated every
breast to resist the aggression which had been made
upon our SOIL and showed up with just indignation
the miserable state Of Mexico and the tratorou'
l., conduct Of those in command Of the forces Of tina
wretched and benghted country. He read mani
festo from the authorities Of Mexico, calling upor
the English and others to among them
, and that they would treat them WELL besides pay
. ing their passage The whole Of this vile paper h
O rdicued in such mastery manner TO elicit tn,
shouts Of laughter Of his hearers. In conclusion h,
announced, with feelings Of great pain, that the re
i pom Of the return OF Captain Thornton to th'
American army was not true, and stated that mos
probably he had fallen in the cause Of his country
d honor