The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-25

het OF inc United States IN the Just and necessary
war IN which We are now engaged with Mexico,
Resolved, That il is the public expectation that this
government viii be prompt, vigorous, and extensive
IN It's operations by land and sea- offensive and deien'
slye; that In the successful prosecution Of the war
the moral standing Of the government Of the United
States with the governments Of the world, Is more
or less involved; that, therefore, yigor, prompti-
tude, decision, and wise liberallty, are imperative
y requisite on the part OF the constitutional author'
ties 10 beget that confidence in the navy and army,
and among the people, essential to lead 10 result
at once brief, honorable, and triumphant.
Rssolpsd, That for the purpose Of anticipating any
requisiton that may be made upon the city and
county Of New York, Il Is respectfully requested
that the common council extend every facility for
the enrolment Of volunteers, by granting the use
OF such public buildings convenient for places
Of rendezvous; and that the military companies now
organized be requested Immediately TO hold con-
yenton to adopt an efficient system Of enrolment,
and devise means for the harmonious action of all
those patriotic citizens who feel disposed TO respond
10 aay call the government may make upon them.
Rssoiptd, That "COmmittee OF Safety, )" consist.
ing Of twenty-five citizens, be appointed by the
chair with authority to collect such Information,
nd.make such suggestions to the national gov.
eminent, as the interests Of the country and the
city Of New York will seem TO require.
BE IL further resolved That the thanks Of the eiti-
zens OF New York be, and they are hereby, present
cd 10 Gen. Taylor, and the officers and soldiers uD-
der his command, for the eonsummats skill and I'M
daunted courage displayed by them on the ith inst
in engagement with, and defeat OF, the enemy be-
fore Matamoras, which has decked with fresh lau-
rea the gallant general and his brave officers and sol
ders, and covered the American arms with unfadins
glory.
Resolved, That a copy OF this resolution be for
wsrded by the presiding officer Of this meeting to
Gen. Taylor, with a request that the same may be
communicated TO the officers and soldiers under his
command.
RssOlp.d, That a copy Of the proceedings Of this
meeting, signed by the officers be transmitted to the
President Of the United States and to both houses Of
Congress.
The president then introduced To the meeting Da-
yld Graham, ESQ.,, who addressed the vast Of in
ellgence in front Of the principal stand, in support
Of the resolutions with great eloquence and power
He was followed by General Smith, Of Pennsy-
wanna, who made shorspeech, rpete with force
and feeling.
General Smith was succeeded by John McKeon,
ESQ.,, the present able district attorney who was in
turn, followed by James +. Brady, both which gen.
emen went into the merits Of present position Of
the two untagonistical governments, during which
their earnest and stirring appeals in behalf Of our
own beloved country were responded to with unani-
nous and laundering applause.
Captain Isaiah Rynders then took the stand, and, ,
amid the thunder OF one hundred guns, in honor OF
the gallant defence Of Gen. Taylor's camp, whose
booming echoes seemed to wake the utmost enthu-
slasm amid the uncounted thousands, addressed the
meeting at length, being almost ceaselessy inter-
rupted with the universal cheering, which, com.
meneng in the centre, spread to the farthest limits Of
the Park.
Meanwhile the shades Of evening had fallen upon
the listening myriads, and brilliant Drummond
light from the balcony Of the City Hall liz up
scene, such as one may look upon but once in a
lifetime. The frequent flashes Of the guns--the
sea Of upurned faces, earnest and enthusiasticthe
impulse re cheers arising continually from their
midst, and mngiing with the thunder Of the can.
non, whenever and anon, some startling sentence OF
the speaker rang upon the ear-each and all served
TO form one Of the most magnificent and stirring
dramas ever witnessed on this continent.
On the platform at the left Of the stand separate
meeting was organized, by calling ex-slderman
Cozzens to the chair and the assembled multitude in
he vicinity was SUCCESSFULLY addressed by Messrs.
Wetmore, Morris, Derry, Lehman of Philadelphia,
and Holmes and Burns Of this city. The cheers
and plaudts with which the sentiments o. these
gendemeu were greeted were forcibly and heartily
given, and the utmost determination was evinced to
sustain the government at all hazards. ...
On the right, an organization was effected, under
General Lloyt as chairman, and Messrs. Strahan,
Burns, and Sheppard, together with several other
gentlemen Of note and distinction, who poured out
full measure Of eloquent nvectye upon the perhdy
Of the Mexican authorities, and appealing strongly
to the patriotism Of this the empire city, fer aid
and countenance to our own government, were
answered by loud and unequivocal responses to
each and every requisition upon the lives
treasure of our citizens. The occasion was indeed
proud one, and the spectacle one upon which every
patriotic eye might rest with feeling of secu-
rity and satisfaction, that tremendous multitude be-
ing composed of all political creeds and parties, yet
the entire mass seemingly actuated by single i'm
pulse-a determination to punish the lawless hordes
Of that freebootng government, who are now desc
Grating soil, and also strong a determination
TO say to all the monarches of Europe that this
till tolerate Intervention in this quarrel by those
powers, but will proceed to punish this foul aggres
sion, as may but accord with ideas OF national
honor, and the inviolability of the soil over which
waves the stars and stripes of United America.
At about halfpast 8, the mass began to separate
for their respective homes, and by O'Clock the
Park was again nearly tenaness, yet the spirit yes
terday worked will not slumber but its prints will,
in case of protracted war, be visible throughout
the entire conflict.
We cannot close this article without noting the
accurate and beautiful manner in which the guns
were served. They were six-pounders, and were
commanded by Capt. VIM. L. Castle, of the White
Eagle Artillery, and Captains Sweet and Walsh
We learn that these efficient officers, with their
commands, hold themselves in readiness for the
Mexican frontiers, or the halls of the Montezumas,
at short notice. and judging from the spirit manifest
ed last evening, we should opine that government
need not 60 far from the confines of this city to
raise the full complement Of $4,000 men, ready and
willing to visit not only upon the Mexican the re-
ward Of his cowardice and treachery, but also to
carry the ,par INFO africa, and call to account those
who have been instrumental in melting weak and
poweress nation to tamper with the talons Of the
American eagle.