The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-13
change in Wall street, at half past two ocock to inter
change upon the hate victories achieved
by American arms in Mexico The call was fol-

change in Wall street, half past two oclock to inter
change upon the hate victories achieved
by American arms. in Mexico" The call was as fol
lows eT rgTr--r~ '-v--s ~ :, 4 z. -t-1-I e
assos s
of the United States from the commencement OF hs
s ao Rs w.s de Ia Pos Moa'ssy and VISTA
md the shores of the Pacific, well AS by the united
,s civ and castle of Vera Cruz and being DESTROYS of
uniting with their lellow-citizens IN some eA
preston OF admiration at the consnmmaIe skill brave
v, and chivalry, displayed these occasions recon-
mend that preliminary meeting De hed his day. NJ ns
MO consderaon the most appropriate method OF tesrying
he public gratitude for the noble efforts aud the trium
,hant OF the defenders oil me hhsrcah nag
(sgned by ~ name,)
The following officers were choscn
PRES H. npe james Brown, James
Lee, Edward Prime, and William Chamberlain
Secretares-prosper NJ. Wetmore, j. D. Van Buren,, mud
I. A. Thomas.
Mr. King, having taken the chair, made a lew remarks
appropriate to the occasion and drew The attention OF ,s
meeting series of resolutions, which were presented
and read by Prosper NJ. Wennore, esq
Whereas the citizens Of New York have th s. day been
Of the Of e ey Sa e ss d. and
whereas this victory and the others preceding are events
bower resources Skill and vaor OF the American repub
c giving the world that our country Is equal
involving the national honor therefore, il is unanimously
Resoiced That hereby express our admiration and
saanry good conduct and heroic achievements dfng
the existing war with Mexico.
Rsolred That the victories at Pao Alto, Resaca de
ia Palma Monterey, Buena VISTA and Vera Cruz not
no to be admired their brilliant results than for their
Examples of patriotism, fortudc, and chvay
Resoired That while fully appreciate these iustrios
instances country cannot but express
our the consequences which must result 10
he national charncter from the decisive proof offered TO the
world that while prefer peace, are ready TO meet
the responsibilities OF war.
R,sofped That it is due the brave who have
achieved these glorious thar their deeds should be
acknowledged remembered, and that to the gallant COM
manders In bloody fields to their able assistants and
teir brave subalteu soldiers and should thus
publicly offer the homage OF our admrafion
Resored That in order chectualy 10 carry out the
objects OF the meeting, committee be appointed To take
such steps will be appoprate to cvince grateful
sense of their services those who have thus elevated the
American character, and recommend such proceedings
rs may be adapted into effect the Intentions OF
| this meeting. ,
Resored THAT the committee and the representatives of
uch other bodies may be willing TO cooperate with
them requested mt the mayors Office on Mon
day afternoon o'clock, confer together and to make
| The necessary arrangements.
| Rssored That while rendering just tribute 10 the gal
,trv of he living we should renember the devotion of
those who have she'd their blood and surrendered their lives
sustaining the national honor. To the relatives and
friends of those who have fallen in the hour OF victory
express our sympathy and coincidence.
Resolved That with all its Tumphs and successes,
has no charms the merchants Of New York, who hail
those trumpls and chiefly harbngers OF
honorable peace intimately connected with the best in
| tercsts of the whole country.
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