The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-21
WAR MEETING.

WAN M EE IlNG,
An immense number of tho cit zens of Wilm,.I
in the State of Delaware, assembled on FRIDAY =,
ing, at the call Of the mayor, for the purpose O,
pressing their opinion on public affairs. A eou
tee reported some appropriate and patriotic re-,
ions in support Of the measures Of the admin,
ton. The meeting was addressed by Messr pl
srs, Wales, G. r. Riddle, w. G. Whiteby, E. A n
son, and DR.. J. w. Thomson, Sin strains Of
eloquence and burning patriotism" We ar, a
PEELED TO con6ne ourselves TO brief sketch Of
remarks of Mr. Rogers:
William III. Rogers, esq, as chairman Of
committee, in presenting the resolutions for con
Grafton, prefaced the same with a speech of II
minutes, couched In the most elegant and beau
language, which seemed, and no doubt did. n
with a hearty response from every person in
vast assemblsge. He briefly referred 10 the ca,
which mad marked the treacherous conduct ana
sllting manner in which the people and goysrnul
OF the United States had been treated for lons
RES OF years by the so-caled republic of Msi
rom the time OF their first committing spoliadoO,
the commerce and property Of our citizens dow,
thelr last audacious act OF invading our terrilOy
butchering IN cold blood portion of our gallant ~
upon our own SOL, near the borders of the !
Grande. He very properly observed that the so.,l
ment OF the United States had, during al hi,
borne those insults and depredations with susb
hearance as became a great and magnanimou, J
pie, who, knowing their power and abiltv
| crush so small and weak a govern.
as that of Mexico without scare
effort, yet from the very fact Of our knowed,l
their weakness, we had sought by every mean,
our power to secure an amicable adjustment Oh
our difficulties with that country, without reso
arms. We had thus foreborne all those grieyarl
until further for6earance had not only ceased 10
virtue, but had almost become crime; and il \
now time that we should not only resent the M
insults we had received, to redress these wrol
and ayenge the blood OF our slaughtered eounl
men; but more especially TO teach them that m
sdous foe should, with IMMUNITY, set foot on
sacred soil II therefore behooyed US now 10 rise II
majesty Of our strength, and, as one man, with
voice, and one strong arm, impetuously to rush
the aid of our gallant little army, should il bee
! necessary, and teach these semi barbarisns, in
guage not TO be misunderstood, that, although
at all times preferred peace, we were ready for
whenever the exlgoncy Of the case might requlrI
lie said that the powers Of Europe were ent
mistaken in regard to the people Of the Uul
States. Il was generally supposed by the eros
heads Of the Old World. that we were no div
that il would be utterly impossible for US TO cor
against any power with which we might boo !
involved in war; and that a much inferior nd
might, In consequence, overpower and conquer
IL was thought that the wealthy portion Of our |
pie were hostile 10 a republican form of eoyernul
and much preferred a monarchy; and hence, in
event Of another war, in which this country M
possibly become involved, our government mus
in consequence bits own weakness. But !
mistaken were they in this respect. II was
there was much diversity Of opinion anon.
in regard TO what we conceived 10 be the
policy to pursue, and the most proper N,
OF carrying on our own public affairs; an
times, much bitterness of feeling was engend{
by the different political parties, when srnI
against each other; but when the honor Of our a
try was insulted, or our soil invaded by ion
foe, our private chickering's were forgotten all |
tionsl interests were forgotten, and like a ban
brothers joined, we were ready and willing to I
to the rescue, whenever our services were reou !
and our country calls US TO duty He had G |
idence Of the truth Of this in the vast ascend
then before him, which he was proud to observ,
composed Of portions Of all parties, and Of adopts
well as native citizens; and the unanimity vi
marked their proceedings, was but characterised
our whole people. No sooner is the tocsin Of !
reverb rated in our ears than every man is read1
and such was the case from one extreme of the Un|
to the other. Already have thousands Of our breth
NJ the South shouldered their muskeis and repaj
to the field Of battle; and should il become necess
thousands and tens OF thousands more were red
whenever they were called upon to do 90. tn
truths were well known at home; but now that
were actually engaged in war with Mexico
should not only teach her the same fact, but al
same time correct the erroneous opinion that
been formed by most Of the European powerd
this respect. Being Injured, and opposed to war|
a moral and upright people, we had, during \
of peace, but small army, and we were gener|
opposed to a standing army; but in the time Of 4
every man was ready to leave his business, to !
ri6ce his personal and pccunary interests, and n
to abandon his own loved henrth-stone, with
social and tender endearments, and voluntarily |
ter into the service of his country, and il need be
shed his best blood in her defence. Such was
substance of Mr.. Rogers's remarks, although
expressed in the beautiful and eloquent langI
which he employed, and which were listened
with intense interest, and at the conclusion
responded to in one great and unanimous shou
applause"