The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-19

to sustain the governmental our common country win
the wsrmest and most Underwriting support We ought
not to forget that the eyes of foreign nations are upon
that they know little or nothing OF our party dvt
sions-tbat they do consider whether the war be pc
puisr or UNPOPULAR but look only acts in the Ca.
binet ard upon the field Of battle, and II these be weak,
puslanimous and dsgraceful the burning shame at
sachsd to the American character, and the respect
have commanded by the bravery OF our fathers IN three
war. Win hs great Ups cSsrsn Il has been said ss.o
and again and these words OF evil omen were often
spoken at the birth OF this Repuoc-'nst our govern
! mept would always want executive force and that,
though our citizens might defend their own hsarths,
they could not carry on war OF offence sgalnW any
nsult nor how jnolsrabis the Injustice We desire
! show the world that are animated by Prouder sp
~ occasions Of European warfare, and that We are
capable and patriotic enough 10 direct hat sprN
TO- result worthy the fame OF our snces'Vts, 40
achieve this glorious result, we possess the IN,
| exhsustible natural resources OF our country OUT
Of the ample surplus Of which the means and mnnon:
Of war can be raised without the slightest dicuty But
in addition to consideration the present season OIL
unexsmpsd prosperity the wealth o. other nations 10
pouring upon US continually swelling stream our
strength to prosecute the war increases every day and
therefore, and for the other reasons We have urged we
desire that armies in Mexico shall not be stayed in
the full tide Of honorable those who raised
the hsg Of country dripping with their blood up
the T va he 81 paUsucs enemies Al home rsmsnd
appsusethree cheers and hankerchieis wav,
ingY We are. therefore, in favor Of sonausrinE and
and to US. CThree chesr:) We have witnessed vita
barrss the government at this crisis Such conduct can
find ne virtually gives aid and comfort to
that ought not properly to be Considered at hi,
time, and regard those who press suoh questions: a.
anrepubcan in feeling, and little better than traitors
at heart We regard them fathers ia two wars re-
garded the tories and buelghts-and they VIII un
doubtedy be remembered on the same di:grsoeu page
burthens of wr-we ask no exemption, do we desire
representatives in the National Legislature to hest
tate in imposing upon those levies which 1t IL our
dut as ci tixe n "
But now while in q state of extraordinary pro-
that in n tho Wsl
in such manner as the wisdom Of the government may
direct SChesrs We therefore appeal to our fellow
sent the people in the National Legislature by every
consideration Of patriotism and true interest to yield
courag cement the administration and through it to
those brave men who have left their homes and nresaes
to Ssss E in on Oh
Resolved, That the Congress Of the United States
has by its solemn and deliberate act declared that state
of exists between country and Mexico, the
sacred duty Of every citizen to support the admnsra-
ton to the utmo. extent of his capacty and We there.
public or private station which tend to smbarrass the
successful Of such war; applsuse either BY
condemnation Of its cause: or Of the msde
in which has been conducted, or by the discussion Of
irrelevant and unnecessary questicns that we cordially
the heads Of the departments which has resulted in sue.
OF the American arms, unprecedented IN modern
warfare; that we give our most hearty assent ana CON
which may be deemsd wise by the constituted auhori'
ties of government that we are in favor Of coercng
honorable peace from Mexico, with as little delay 81
possible by vigorous and decisive and for this
purpose approve Of placing at the control OF the 60
vermont the most ample means that the exigency may
require
and sesitous press have made to emoarrass the ADMIN
dgnaton to every friend of the country; that the
object Of this opposition has developed itself that con-
templates the triumph of faction at the expense Of tho
honor of the republic and consents to the sacrifice Of
the welfare Of the people in hope to shipwreck the ad
mnistration that to accomplish these results the gov
has been denounced the sole author Of the
waraDd obstacle nterposed to prevent its speedy
for prompt and vigorous campaign it has been Grips
pied by delay of means, and has been rendered still
nerveess by being forced to conde its plans and
to entrust their execution to the hands of some agen
who entertain conflicting views and who hold divided
minds; that out Of this state Of things crisis has arisen
mnrston ard not only aid it in carrying out its con-
tempated measures but protect from the machinatons
and defend it from the ISLANDERS Of scheming and OF sed
tious enemies
Resolved, That our gratitude and commentator are
eminenty due to soldiers and sailors for the ndom
table valor and energy with which they have sustained
the honor Of country that sympathse in their
and suferings upon the Shores and amidst the
def les Of hostile country, where they have encounter
ed the perils of battle aud borne the Affections Of sick
ness without any alienation from the presence OF their
,se rints pin. Of Peio Alto, aessca as la Paine Monte
California, Tabasco, Tampico, &C., which will en-
dure SO long as page Of our national history shall 10
preserved and shed an abiding glory upon our country
to the latest generation
These resolutions were carried unanimously, and
ANsr the enthusiasm that was manifested at tho pas.
sage Of these resolutions had somewhat subsded series
sented himself as working man. gentleman read
some OF these resolutions, which met the views OF tie
meeting, but reading the fourth fifth Of them de-.
cided disapprobation manifested
Mr.. CUTTING rose and said that he would ask the at
enton Of the audience for minute and holding the re-
solutions in his hand said that he would not read them
because thsy from men who refused to furnish the
country with means TO carry on the war. Where, be
ssid is the who presented these resolutions Zap
plauss and tumultuous cheering. "There he is" &c)
Capt RrNDERs here stepped forward, and deliberately
tore these resolutions into pieces to the evident grat
cation of the meeting.
Captain RyNpERs then called upon to address the
meeting but he did not speak.
few persons on the platform commenced haranguing
Capt Ryndes for tearing the and some con-
fusion ensued arouLd the chair.
Mr. McCeUN said that 1t moved and seconded that
the meeting ADJOURN but the question was negatived by
a decisive majority.
fusion great that the few sentences he uttered
were not heard
Mr.. SHEPHERD here again rose, and loudly called upl
the meeting not to create any disturbance upon an
occasion like that upon which they had assembled Any
man who would seek to disturb such meeting an
enemy enemy to his country APplau'') He here intro
Mr.. j. s. BoswoRrH, who said that the call of the
meeting had invited all classes of citizens to attend.
to endesvor to bring the war with Mexico victorious
and honorable conclusion (Vociierous cheers) They
had met to admonsh the National Legislature to do their
local party character from the present question OF the
war with Mexico. The present meeting was not called
to whose opinions divided upon ques.
tions Of local character-it called to convene men
who would stand up defend the honor of their
sembed part of the constituent body to cali upon Con
gress to grant the necessary of men and money
to prosecute the war with Mexico Hear and cheers)
made upon tho country, less than half million OF
citizens offered themselves to join in the ranks Of their
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