The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-16
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WAR MEETING.
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In obedience to call Of the mayor, the citizens
Of Lancaster assembled at the courthouse on We'd
nesday evening" for the purpose Of giving expires
sion to the opinion Of community relative TO the
existing difficulties with Mexico, and the scenes
lately enacted on the Rio Grande. IL was one Of
the most numerousy attended held in our city;
and, the occasion demanded, was fired with
spirit Of zeal and enthusiasm.
The meeting being duly organized, 1t was success
| svely addressed 10y Messrs. Thompson, Campbell,
McEroy, Kerfoot, and DImars. Their remarks
were eloquent and highly patriotic, each speaker IN
culcatlng the just sentiment that noto since aggres
sive steps have been taken by Mexico, aud war, in
effect actually declared should cast aside all po
litical distinctions and unite in defence of
mon country. They were enthusiastically applaud
ed by the immense auditory.
We annex the proceedings. The preamble and
resolutions were drawn up and submitted by John
l.. Thompson, esq.
TOWN MEETING TO SUSTAIN THE GOVERN.
MENT.
Pursuant to the public notice given by the mayor
| of the city, large and enthusiastic assemblage Of
the citizens Of Lancaster met at the courthouse on
the ringing of the bel on Wednesday evening last,
the 18th inst, at = oclock-when
MICHAEL CARPENTER, esq, mayor Of the city,
called to the chair; VIM. Frick esq., Col. John
F. Carr, Major D...B. Vondersmth and DR.. George
B. kerfoot appointed vice presidents; and John
Zimmerman, secretary.
At the call of the meeting, John l.. Thompson,
esq, made few remarks, and concluded by offer
ing the following resolutions which were unani-
mously adopted
Whereas intelligence has been received from the
army Of occupation stationed by order of the United
Staes government on the banks of the Rio Grande,
that large number Of Mexican troops have cross
ed that rlverhave entered upon the soil Of the United
States, and that in conflict between them and por-
t,nn Of l.. L..
| upon american soa'-and whereas more recent
counts lead to the belief that the army of occupation
Is IN situation Of imminent peril and danger, pro-
duced by the unexpected aggression of Mexican
forces; and whereas it is the duty of all Americans
to show, by every proper means, their attachment
to their country when its peace and tranquility arc
threatened and the lives of its citizens are in danger:
Therefore be it
Resotred, BY the citizens Of Lancaster in town.
meeting assembled, That the present aspect of our
foreign relations with Mexico imperiously demands
the Immediate consideration Of the people of the
United States-prompt and vigorous action on the
part OF the councils of our nation-and stern and
resolute determination to maintain the honor Of our
country, and to avenge the blood Of our slaughtered
citizens.
RESOLVED, That the provisions Of the "Act to pro-
vide for the prosecution Of the visiting war between
the United States and the republic of Mexico"
passed by the House of Representatives and the
oo"o'e vi TIC oni'cu autnOrlZlng the freSF
dent to accept the services Of 900 volunteers and
appropang ten millions of dollars to carry out tho
provisions of the act, meets with our most cordial
appreciation and truly expresses what we believe 10
be the unanimous sentiment Of the people of the
United States
Resolved, That citizens of the United States
when her peace and prosperity are threatened, all
party distinctions being merged, absorbed, and for
goaen, we will rally around our government, conf
dent in its integrity, jealous for its honor and pedg
ing to Its support our lives and fortunes, whether
menaced by hostile incursons from Mexico, or by
the roaring Of the British lion across the Atlantic
Resoiucd, That in obedience to our duty as good
cltlzcns, and IN accordance with our feelings
Americans we hereby offer our services to the ex-
listing authorities, whenever they shall be by them
deemed neceSsary-anxious to uphold the insttu-
tons of our country, the land of freedom, and the
asylum of the oppressed.
The meeting was then addressed in an able and
eloquent manner by VIM. L. Campbell, esq, George
w. McElroy, esq, DR.. George B. Kerfoot, and A.
d: DIimars, esq; after which the meeting djourned
ders!"
Signed by The o6ieers.1