The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-21

- pour Out the feelings OF an old man who loves his
country and would il he was'as young once he was,
be glad 60 to Mexico and punish the asca who have
INVADED our soil The Judge sung the following
March to the battle field
The foe is now before us
Each heart is freedoms shield
And Heavens smile is DER u.s." (Cheers)
continued until the meeting adjourned at the main stand
Proeesd,ngs at the Western stand In the
Farh-Thc War Spirit developing Itself.
Several thousand persons congregated about tho stag
stood that Of the principal speakers would address
shc crowd here. Several small rows occurred in this
neighborhood and we saw two men with bloody noses
The meeting was called to order at hsfpast six by
r. NJ Wemore, Esq, and Alderman VIM b. Cozzens apL
The resolutions offered the principal stand were
read by
III Is good to be here Upon occasion Of this kind
the American people will never refrain from meeting and
.Ss the IN Of % a
DO so There are few here who. in 1912, when the
began between England and America, urged the 60
vernmcnt b5 currssl md sdyice and helped defend
the rights Of freemen. But herd to do as those
glorious few did before u it not that TINS war
was forced upon u.s. it would DO Of the most unpea.
SAINT We could engage in, because warning
against these who claim to be republicans like ourselves
o%n By S1
drove Texas from her. Tsxss WIS part Of her and
tered into compact with her to defend free censt!u
usurped the government and Texas was obliged to Sc
psruio and form government for its. And Tsxas did
She of her own consent, became part Of this unicr
which opened Its arms and received her ns brother
o." ons sc. her 70 on our
galaxy and Mexico hs. dsclnrsd war. Not declared
war = not openly and honorably bit sscrsy and
cred them and government forced to make state
merits to Congress- and they feeling that Mexico had de-
accounts from the seat Of wat encouraging few
hundred Americans have sustained themselves against
win cry go on in the shortest possible space of me
DO up your work. and do It thoroughly As long their
Ss9 the they
the border and fall victims to vengcacc and conquer
ing 1t is necessary that the government should
take this stand and make lasting peace after achieving
succession of victories If should be mbecie in this
matter should lead the governments Of Europe tobc
There better way to prepare for than to pre-
par. oT N peace Let .: now promptly and instant.
a' ssa as Tsa
standing army p says somsbody. You have got a
to sought i the patriotism Of the mass and Of
the militia. (Cheers)
They will And thatevsry man Is Leondas and every
zach Of American soil Themopylae.
crisis has upon us-not destined to bring dis
crisis where we have been assaied and in tho vndca
ton Of character before the world we are bound to
governmentboastng through its odicials-i rritated by
s previous defeat by the Texans has cowardly split the
cumb-shouid we hesitate to avenge this wrong, and
other insults which we have received from Mexcoi
he know s suss
stitutions we will in defiance of the world maintain
ever dwelt within the heart of an American citizen.
every man has share Of the happiness which is govern
lnent affords participates in the misery which misfor
Willing 70 lose the happiness which he now enjoys
and will not with his hearts blood blot out aught which
We have ali heard ofthe cold booded to which
warfare tho Mexicans are prepared to rcsor and yet
lately have learned the effect upon that aggres-
sve power from which injury to people follows the
stealthy and cowardly conduct Of our now enemies-
Throughout the wide expanse Of these States there was
geance has not with slow steps followed the injury
which, at FIRST bcfcl US; win i stop in its fullest re-
braggarts Of Mexico acknowledge that they bewa tho
destruction which will follow injury inflicted on ma
ton q mel How are we an Op inc Dar
hear Of the resolves Of this meeting, that there Is NO d.
vision Of party Of creed when our country calls US to
it's defence (Cheers Let the naves Of the world come
for demolition, and breastwork will be presented
in descendants Of brave men. who will raise rsmpsrt
permitted tread upon soil cousecratcd to freedom and
rcpnblcanism Our onward progress Is regarded with
but among u.s. and in an hour Of trial that hearts
beat but 10 impulse-love Of country he will
@ - NO trace but Of amor oher
late visit to the Rio 0randesnd is with the gre atcst
pleasure that have the privilege Of sccondng tho reso
lutionA
The resolutions were then adopted.
Mr. LEHMAN now took the stand and said-It il no
Ree & the &C." call Is Of the Chief to
the world our opinions Of the justice OF the war with
Mssico and we adopt the maxim o. the gallant La% a
bless her. right or wrong Cheering and great sensa
tony But - source Of satisfaction to know that we
are right in this war-that justice is fighting with u.s.
need tell you that the annexation Of Texas was in
cvisabls-no ntrgues from abroad could stay that
for our % Obtained her position
honorably and her independence was acknowledged by
'ts s ns s
that this government anxious to enter into war
with Mexico. because she was poor and deicncciess
Woes n rHs Caowp-rrs a Lie, AID be d--dto
bss In the situation OF Mexco-h she had abused
citizens murdered solderscrossed the Rio Grande
sns 81 .apnsy and Allowed
Mexico was weak that we forbore so long. We have
.pl. % e mid oS Waiting for
sscri6ce The indignty must be avenged, and purgcd
away with the blood oft Mex leans
(;xoaGE WARRINGTON DixoN here mounted q window
in the City Hall, and crowd collected to hear him. He
commenced by saying, Citizens Of New York-Sons
of7o~
voscxs IN Caowp-Hurrah General-givo US q song.
General Dsxor-f you will be patient you SHALL have
lAppause, Iwsrt you to shoulder your mu:kets and
defend your country from the aggressions Of Mexico
" To arms, to arms, ye brave"
voicrs lis there any booty
General DIxoN-Booty there il plenty Of tiff you
the courage to after ityou don't think i VIII
come to you7 daughter and shouts) And now I'LL give
you . song preparation the occasion
Far MAx-What's the tune Z
General DIxos--The tune IL Old Dan Tucker and
here 1t is #asf ~ = se
Mr.. DIzos sung about hundred verses from
which we extract tho following
The Mexicsns are on our SOIL
In they wish US to embroil
They've tried their best and worst 70 vex us
BY numbering our brave men In Texas. . -
Chorus--We'rs way to Rio Orands
On our way to Rio 0rande, 6tes.
On our way to Rio Orande, fAa
And with arms they II find us handy.
We are the boys who fear no noise,
Wen leave behind US all our joys,
IT, III fhosa half nvaR