The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-24
Enthusiasts Meeting OF tho Democracy.

At meeting of the democratic voters of the township
of North Brunswick and the city of New Brunswick,
held at the Bulls Head Friday evening, the 10Th inst,
pursuant to public notice: On motion of Alderman Ag
new, Col J. c. Zabriskie was appointed chairman, and
A. P. Provost appointed Secretary.
The chairman then stated the object of the meeting to be
the expression of their views in relation to the measures
of the general administration and particularly in regard
the Mexican
After which, on motion, G. B. Adrain, A. Agncw,
Henry Sanderson, Jacob Colder, and d. 5. Gargues,
esqrs were appointed committee to report resolutions
After retiring few moments they returned and reported
the following, to wit:
Whereas country is at with Mexico, from
whom have received the greatest indgny and insult
and whereas she has treated with contempt the repeated
efforts the part of this government nmcaby to adjust all
existing differences fair and honorable terrns and
whereas she has proclaimed it as her determination to
amending war long Texas remains part OF the
American Union therefore,
l. Resolved That consider the present Just and right
eou and into which this country has been DRIVEN IN
ndcaton Of her honor and protection Of rights, and
that should be prosecuted with all possible energy and
with all the resources OF the country until AN honorable and
Rcsored That in atime ofwar al party considerations
should yield the higher and important duty of
tanning the Executive and in furnishing men and means
country" should ever be the American motto aniia-
ting every bosom and invigoratng every
Resoiped, That in times past so now we regret to
witness party in the land who can never think their
with tie enemy, giving them aid and comfort and who
labor defeat every for the prosecution of the
the people to sustain and vndcale the rights and honor
their country. Such party could rejoice more IN the de-
Rcsolued That the discussion and advocacy Of
the adoption ofhe Viitno opiso" in the present iunetnre
national affairs wholly unnecessary and very in
udcous and greatly tended to embarass if not defeat
the operations Of the government. ,.,,
upon the acous and unpaioc OF those members OF
the Congress who delayed the passage OF the most inn
portan measures and wasted the most favorable season tor
the prosecution of the war, in the discussion of questions
which served only distract and nfame the public mind,
urtin
that conduct has done in the strong language OF
another 80 njure the of their country and bring dis
grace and defeat upon its than could have been ac-
| coinplisled by all the embalcd hosts OF Mexico"
8. Resdped, That we have full confidence in the prn,
dence ability patriotism of the President of the United
States and that for the able manner in which he has con
Quoted our public affairs oo iGIegm ana 81 rs
= Resoiped That all those dreadful evils which were to
beia country adoption of the tariff Of 1886 have
and that our country Is not get ruined
ederas the contrary abundance prosperity, and
Happiness, everywhere fill the land and The iarnin9
iourishing condition, and eapng the richest rewards
s. Resolved, That the independent treasury was meas
venting the overssue paper money, and excessive
importation of foreign goods, and that for its adoption as
well important financial measures, the thanks OF
the American people are due to the present able admins
traton
g. Resoiped, That strongly condemn the expulsion OF
the editor of the Washington Union from the oor OF the
United States Senate as gross violation OF the liberty OF
the press and undignhed and wanton attack upon
fearless and able champion of democratic principles
After the reading of the resolutions,G b Adran, esq
was loudly called for, who responded TO the call in ell
oquent and patriotic address, reviewing the history OF the
war; the vgor of the administration IN prosecuting IT. and
the glorious success of our arms.
Col J. c. Zabrske was then called for, who, in his
usual orcble and energetic manner, responded He re-
viewed the acts of the federal party during the last
and the pursued during the present. both by that
party in Congress during its recent session. well as the
leading opposition press showing concusvey that they
are he party peace and the peace. party IN war
He paid beautiful and just tribute to our naturazed TEL
low citizens for their gallantry and patriotism.
During the speeches, General Taylor was referred to,
when three hearty cheers given for od Rough and