New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-05-21

! William Hall VIM N Mcardls, Msrceius Eels.
Ls,hrop Eddy, Patrick Rafferty,, Chas Dougterty
Thomas W Tucker Daniel w Norris, Peter Parks.
William Gage, John Mcmahon,
The Citizens Of The City and County Of Tto York. liz
General Meeting assembled in viesO Of The fact tha,
state Of Ray betVeen the Governments Of Mezico
and he United Slater pass tie following Resolutions
Resolued That the aggravated and multiplied wrongs
10 which Country has been subjected by the author
ties OF Mexico for long series OF years and for which
repsrRon has been repeatedly demanded, and contin
ues 10 be Withheld. and which at last followed by
the refusal to receive Envoy appointed TO make an
amicabe adjustment OF existing controversies and con-
sunmaied by actual hostilites have brought rela
lions with that nation crisis In which forbearance
ceases be virtue. and submission would be deemed
I pusiIl nimous by the civilized world
Res0red That this meeting cordially approve OF the aa-
torty given by Congress the President Of the the Uni
ted States call $4,000 Volunteers and for the EN-
pioyment Of the Army and Navy Of the United States in
defending the American soil thus UNEXPECTEDLY
In the signal and Gvenging punishment OF Its nVad-
ers that this Is In which appeal with en-
tire confidence for the purity Of motives TO the God Of
battles and with full reliance upon the resistess ener
gIes Of fellow ctzens TO defeat the enemy and pre-
serve integrity Of the Union and we hereby pledge
our lives and fortunes support the Government OF the
United States in the just and necessary WAX in which
we are now engaged with Mexico
Resoed That Is the public expectation that this Gov
eminent viii be prompt vigorous and extensive In It's
by lard aud sea-oensvc and defensive That
in the successful prosecution of the the moral standing
Of the Of the United States with The govern
ments the world Is or less Involved That there
FORE yigor prompttue decision and wise nberaity
Imperatvey requisite the part Of the constitutional
thortcG beget that confidence In the navy and army
and among tho people, essential to lead to result at
once brief. honorable, and triumphant
Resolped That for the purpose OF anticipating any re-.
QUESTION that may be made upon the City and County Of
Now York. 1t Is respectfully requested that the Common
Council extend every facility for the enrolment Of
volunteers by granting the of such public budings
convenient for places Of and that the
military companies organized be requested imrae.
Lol1
OF enrolment, and devise means for the harmonious
action Of all those patriotic citizens who feel disposed
respond to any call The Government may make upon
them.
Rssoired That Committee Of Safety consisting NJ
twenty-five citizens, be appointed by tho Chair, with
authority TO collect such Information, and make such
suggestions the National Government the interest
of the Country and the City of NewYork will seem to
require
BE farther Resolred That the thanks Of the citizens Of
NeYork be, and they hereby presented to General
Taylor and the officers and soldiers under bis command.
for the skill and undaunted courage displayed
by them the h inst in engagement with and defeat
of the enemy before Ma'amoros which has decsed with
fresh aurels the gallant General and his brave officers and
soldiers, and covered the American arms with uhfadng
glory. A.
the esidpg officer Of this meeting to General Taylor with
request that the may be communicated to the off,
and soldiers under his command.
Reseirtd That copy of the proceedings Of this meet
Ing signed by the officers be transmitted TO the President
Of the United States and to both Houses OF Congress-
The meeting being duly organized, the Mayor in
troduced TO the vast assemblage, DAVID GRAHAM,
Esq. who addressed the meeting with his US.
ual eloquence. In the course of his remarks
he took occasion to alude to the local and
party differences that naturally exist on politi-
cal questions but in reference to the question
before Them it was the duty of all TO come forward
to sustain their country at all hazards, and that he
for one was ready at any moment that his services
might be required TO march boldly into the battle
field. His remarks were received with great ap.
pause.
Gen, PETER SKES SMITH, of Philadelphia, next
addressed the meeting in brief and truly patriotic
speech, which was enthusiastically received. JOHN
McKEoN, Esq, District Attorney. on being intro
duced TO the meeting. read a communication
which he just received from an officer in the
army stationed, at the date Of the letter, May
5th) ct Point Isabel. The contents gave detailed
and humorous statement Of the attack on the Amer
can troops and the subsequent destruction of Mat
tamoros and defeat of the Mexican army. Mr.. Nc.
Keen, in his remarks, alluded to the precision with
which every piece Of cannon had been brought to
bear on the enemy which he doubted was
in great measure owing 10 the scientific skill &C.
quired at Yves, Point.
ALEXANDER WELLS ESQ. on being called upon
stated that when he first anticipated address this
meeting. he expected that all would be gloom
on the occasion; but the American Army had
achieved wonders, and that the time was not far
distant when they would avenge the injuries
sustained by the Americans from their vilainous
neighbours, who had imprisoned, robbed and muir.
dered such of our citizens as had unfortunately
fallen into their hands. JAMES T. BRADY, THO.
poRE E. ToMLlNsoS, Esq Captain RYNDERs Col.
YOUNG Of Trenton, n. Y. and Col. Ming of this
City also addressed the immense gathering from
the main stand, while other speakers engaged the
attention of those who were unable 10 approach
within hearing of those gentlemen referred TO.
A fine Drummond light, was put in requisi,ion
toward the close of the meeting several pieces of
ordinance were kept speaking forth tones Of thun-
der.
Abou, 9 o'clock the meeting adjourned amidstthe
deafening shouts of the multitude.
While these proceedings were going on, meet.
ing of Workiusmen National Reformers was
organized on the steps Of the City Hall-RANsoA
SMITH, Chairman; E. S. MANNING, Secretary. The
meeting was addressed by john CoMkNroRD, NJ.
T. O'CoSSoR and 6. II. EVANS, and series OF re-
solutions deprecasins War and counselng the with.
drawal of our troops from the Rio Grande 10 some
uuaisputed land belonging to the United States
adopted. Complain, was made that Workingren
had not been invited TO participate in the doings of
the meeting assembled in the Park. We would
publish the resolutions if we had room.
PROPHECY AND FuLrllSESr-Henry Clay. in
his patriotic letter agains, the Annexation po, in
1874, used the following prophetic language:
Under these circumstances If the Government,
of the United States were to acquire Texas. il
would acquire along with i; all ;he incpmbrances
which Texas Is under. and among them the actual
or suspended War between Mexico and Texas
OF that consequence there cannot be a doabt An
nsration and WGr rilk Merteo are idsn:tccl'
The result furnishes another illustration OF Mt
Claws wisdom and foresight as Statesman. Wonld
tina, his warning voice had been needed.
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