The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-20
SPIRIT ON THE CITIZENS OF BALTIMORE,
EXPRESSION OF THE COUNCILS.

EAfhESSlON bf I'M '''''N'6'
The following pntriouc preamble and resolutions,
offered by Mr.. Richardson in the second branch OF
the city councils yesterday, were unanimously
adopted by both branches-Mr. Hickman, OF the
frst branch having presented the last resolution.
We give then as adopted by the councils
Whereas the peace Of the civilized world has
been broken by the military authorities Of Mexico,
and the soil of the United States has been invaded
by portion of her army; and whereas these acts Of
defiance and outrage upon the United States have
been preceded by systematic and long-contlnued
course OF falthlessness falsehoOd, and nsoence,
upon the part of the government of Mexico towards
this country and whereas it is the duty of the gen
eral government TO extend its care and protection
over every citizen Of the Union, and 0Vsr every foot Of
soil: therefore
Rssopsd, by the mayor and city council Of Baltimore,
That we fully approve Of the whole course pursued
by the administration, in the occupancy and de-
fence Of Texas; and that have entire confidence
that the interests the honor, and the glory OF the
country will be protected, preserved, and Increased
by the triumphant issue of the contest forced upon
US by the invasion of our soil on the part Of Mex
leo.
Resolved, That the prompt and decided action OF
both houses Of Congress, upon tho announcement
that war had been commenced by Mexico, meets
with our hearty approval, and will be hailed with
enthusiasm by the patriotism OF the whole eoun-
try.
Resolved, That the city Of Baltimore is prepared,
whenever occasion may demand il, to show that the
blood Of the "Old Maryland Line" still courses IN
the veins of her sons, and that they are now, as
were their fathers in the revolution, ready TO stake
''their lives their fortunes, and their sacred honor
in defence Of their country and their country's
rights
Resolved, That the mayor Of the city, with such
assistants az he may deem necessary, be empowered
and directed have all the public arms now scatter
ed throughout the city, collected and properly re-
paired, and placed in some suitable and safe position,
ready for service.
Rssolpsd That the sum Of one thousand dollars,
or much thereof may be necessary, be, and the
same is hereby, appropriated out Of any amount IN
the treasury, To come into the treasury, for the
purpose Of carrying out the above resolutions, TO be
paid by the register upon the draft of the mayor.
Rssorsd BY both branches Of the city council That the
mayor be requested to call Il town meeting OF our
fellow-citzens for the purpose Of expressing their
feelings Of devotion and patriotism to their country,
and adopt such measures as the said meeting may
deem advisable.
We have been favored with a copy of the follow
ing address to the President Of the United States,
which we publish with great pleasure
To his EreslLsney J.nEs X. Polk,
President Of The United States:
Whereas your exceency, as Executive Of the
nation, in your message OF Monday, the llth OF
sentatves in Congress assembled has declared, that
between the United States and Mexico war exists,
and that the people Of the United States are called
upon TO vindcate with decision the honor the rights,
and interests of our country; and whereas your ex-
cellency has invoked Congress, by prompt action,
to recognise the existence Of war, and TO place at
the disposition of the Executive the means Of pros
ecutirg the with vigor, and thus Fastening the
restoration of peace; and whereas Congress, lnfiu
enced by the recommendation OF your excellency
and the existence Of wel-aulhentcated acts Of hos
lllity and boodshed upon the soil of the republic,
have passed act conferrlng the required and ne
cessary power upon the Executive: now, there
fore, the undersigned, ship-builders and citizens
of Baltimore, animated by an ardent love for our coun
try, the strongest desire to strengthen and uphold
the Executive authority, and determination to be
OF service as far as our capacity and power may ex
tend do most respectfully tender TO your exceen-
cy professional services. In days gone by,
Baltimore, by strong arms and stout hearts, and
peciay by the science and skill Of her sons ship
builders, have been greatly instrumental TO many
glorious achievements. Triumphs on the broad
ocean and in the narrow Of distant lands have
again and again proclaimed the speed, beauty, and
efficiency of commercial and warlike vessels;
and now, when the rash arm Of an invading foe is
again raised 10 strike at the glory OF national
flag we desire again to be among the foremost,
who shall, by our mental and physical energies,
advance the prosperity and true glory Of the nation
we would respectfully reWlnu your exceilency tnat,
with reference to geographical position the abund-
ance Of necessary materials, the means Of facili
ty by which additional material may be obtained
by land sea, no place in the Union has adyanta-
ges over Baltimore At this location military or
naval means and munitions may be rapidly and
efficiently made perfect as at any other point in the
Union. We therefore do hope that your exceen-
cy, in any measures that may be deemed necessary,
will direct especial attention to this location.
Entertaining for you profound respect, and cher
shing the hope that the God whom all adore
may fill your counsels and actions with the decision
and wisdom necessary TO the emergency, we have
the honor to subscribe ourselves your faithful fell
ow-citizens. Signed,
William Mason, Jno. A. Robb & Co.,
B. Culley, Caleb Goodwin Co.,
VIM and Geo Gardner, Sanks d Rggen,
L. H. Dunkin, Hunt & Waggener,
Jno. J. Abrahams, VIM. Skinner,
Samuel Butler, Flanagan & Trmble,
Hugh A. Cooper, L. Skenner g. Sons.
Jno. 8. Brown & Co.,
BALTIMORE, May 10, 1886.
From the Baltimore Sun.
MOVEMENTS OF THE BALTIMORE VoLUNTEERs.-
The company Of volunteers for Texas, under the
comman nd of Csptain J. f., Steuart. encamped near