The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-05
sfO.a the Nashville Wing, sfost "a
HONOR TO THE y0LUNTEERs-PuBLi
MEETING.

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purpose of doing honor TO our volunteers VINO nave
Won such uniadlae laurels al the city OF Monterey
| The meeting was numerously attended-thus show
ing, TO extent, the feeling and sympathy which
peryades every heart.
i DR.. John Shelby was called TO- the chair, and
Major II. B. Turner and John Davis, esq, were up,
1 oointed as vice presidents. Il. ID. Moseiey and
James Campbell, esqrs, were selected az seerea-
ries. II. ~ ttrF. fNr. ST.
Amer the chairman had explained the object Of
the meeting, the Hon. Edwin III. Ewing presented
the following preamble and resolutions
/ IL has been announced TO the country, through
the official dispatches Of General Taylor, and
through private letters from the seat Of war; that an
Important battle has been fought with the Mexican
i forces-that a victory has been obtained and the
city of Monterey taken by storm. And IL appears
that in the various movements of our army, as well
i previous 20 these events the days Of battle,
great energy, skill, and bravery were shown, both
by the whole body of the army and It's officers, and
by The commanding general. In the several attacks
upon the city and ats fortified places, the volunteers
of Tennessee were especially distinguished for their
gallant conduct and daring intrePidity In these
Il assaults many Of these volunteers were slan eay-
ing behind them relatives and friends and feow-ct-
izens 20 mourn their loss, while many were wound
L ed and are now languishng in pain far from their
homes in a foreign land. Now, as all are entitled
TO that highest praise, that they have deserved well
of the republic" and the highest reward Of the pa
heroic deeds, next to an approving conscience, are
the sympathy and applause OF his eoonuymen:
/ Therefore,
1 Resolved, Ia That the thanks Of the whole eoun-
try are due Gen. u. Taylor for his courage skill,
and conduct throughout the Mexican war, and es-
pecally for the high exhibition Of these qualities in
i the late victory at Monterey.
Resolved, I'd. That the whole army under Gen.
Il Taylor's command, regulars and volunteers, have
met, and surpassed the highest expectations OF
| their countrymen, showing themselves equal TO
/ every occasion and overcoming all difficulties, Of
sickness, toll and dssger by their enduring foriude
. Rssolred, 3D. That in the assault upon Monterey,
/ the regiment of Tennessee volunteers under the
command Of Col. VIM. b. Campbell have covered
themselves with glory, exhibiting in their charge
upon the first fort the highest qualities Of the most
tried veterans, calm intrepdi.y, fierce daring and
stubborn determination. #
n Resolved An. That the conduct Of the volunteers
in the present has gone far to solve fsyorahly
the problem, whether n wel-organized militia Id the
best defence Of free people
l Resolved, 5th That we feel and will ever cherish
for the magnanimous dead who fell in this glorious
battle, the most heartfelt sympalhy--that ve most
sincerely sympathize with their relations and friends
and offer them our most unfeigned condolences IN
their bereavement; presenting them the glorious
consolation, however, "DuLce 81 dseorum est pro
patria."
Resolved, 9Th. That for those who were wounded
| we feel continuing soicitude, hoping they may be
spared TO their country long in peace or war,
and comforting them by pointing TO their names al
i ready emblazoned upon the tablets Of fame.
Resolved, tn. That in those Of the army who were
necessarily denied the glorious privilege Of partak-
ing in the victory VIC have every confidence; that
we hope for other days equally glorious for the re-
public, when their fortune may be different and
their eager thirst for distinction in their country's
service may be fully graiihed.
Il General Waahin0lnn Rarrou than addressed the
i meeting in his usual spirited style. He paid high
compliment to Gen. Zachary Taylor, and was law
iSh in his praises on our noble volunteers. Those
/ who have not q Spanish town, said he, as
have, (dnd Mexican towns are the same could not
possibly appreciate the results of the late victory
Every house is fortress; the roofs fiat and all
4 have parapet walls. These advantages which
the enemy had over our troops And besides, the
citizens of Monterey turned soldiers for the occs
sion, and greatly aided their army. He considered
the victory constituting Of the brightest pages
of our country's history. The general warmly sec
onded the resolutions Of Mr.. Ewing, and begged to
add the following which he advocated with much
feeling Let a monument bs reared, said he, and
then we can point the mothers and fathers, and Sis
ters and brothers. and friends Of those who fell in
battle, to il, evidence Of the deep, heartfelt
sympathy which the citizens Of Tennessee feel for
the fallen brave Gen. BIS remarks were happy
and appropriate, and were well received. Here is
the resolution:
Resolved further, That committee of - persons
be appointed by the chairman of this meeting, whose
duty shall be to obtain subscriptions among the
people Of our own State, with the view of erecting,
on suitable spot, to be chosen by the committee,
in the town of Nashville an appropriate monument
to the memory of such of the Tennessee volunteers
as fell the storming and capture Of Monterey, or
may have since died OF wounds received IN the at
tack upon that place.
/ Hon. A. o. P. Nicholson then rose; and, in few
brief remarks seconded the resolution Of Gen. Bar
row. ..
Il The Hon. E. H. Ewing was then called for, who
took the stand, and for thirty minutes eloquently
addressed the meeting. lie paid a tribute of praise
; to the military spirit of the nation. We had (he
said) pressgangs, but at every call of their coun-
try her citizens voluntarily step forward to defend
her rights. He applauded the voluntary will, and
high motive Of those who were now volunteers in
the service Of the United States. The success OF
our volunteers, in the battles Of Monterey would put
to shame the sneers of those who thought them
lazy and inefficient, that they were mere house
!; hold troops. ,..... ..... ... ..
Il Where (sad Mr.. E. } will you find in history any
thing recorded equal to the late glorious victory
band of inexperienced soldiers, taken from their
ploughs and workshops, marching up to the can
!, mons mouth in the streets Of foreign city, and
successfully taking one of the enemy's srong-holds,
was indeed achievement Of which we may
well be proud. Tennesseeans had done this, and
their vaor was worthy of all praise. Mr.. E. spoke
in the highest terms of General Taylor, and Of Col.
Campbell, and Lieut.. Col. Anderson--the two last
being the principal commanders who led the Ten
nesseeans to victory. Nor would he dsparage the
gallant services of the Mississppians. They had
done noble service. Their commander, Col Davis,
he knew to be of sternest stuff. And, indeed, all
the soldiers in the battle deserved the highest praise
He would detract from none. .
j +. d. Moseley, esq, then offered the following
resolutions, which, with those above, were passed
by reclamation and great unanimity:
Resolved That copies Of these resolutions be for
warded to Gen. Taylor, Col. Campbell, and Lieut..
j COL Anderson.
Resolved, That copies be forwarded also to the
parents and immediate friends of those who fell in
the hattie at Monterey and that the city papers be
requested to publish these proceedings.
After the adoption of the preamble and resou-
ton, John s. Brien, esq, was loudly called for, who
addressed the meeting. We regret that we could
not remain to hear the remarks Of this talented
Of old Wilson. We informed, however, that
he spoke eoquently and forcibly in behalf Of the
: objects of the meeting. He was cheered through