The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-11

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AS soon as the Extra Herald, containing
the important announcement that Vera Cruz
and 8. Juan d'Ulda had capitulated to the
American arms, the city was thrown into
state of intense excitement. 1t acted like
an electric shock in Wall street. and IN
other business parts. After the business of the
morning was disposed OF, number of patriotic
gentlemen issued call for public preliminary
meeting al the Exchange, to take into conside-
ration the most appropriate method Of testifying
the public gratitude for the noble efforts of our
soldiers, and their great success in defending
the honor of the country.
The call was in the following Words
HONOR TO THE AMERICAN ARMS.
played BY the army and volunteers Of the tntsd states
from the Of the existing war With Msxi
on
the Pacific well by the united forces Of the army
and navy in the capture Of the city and cas-
their admiration At the consummats skin bravery and
chivaly displayed those occasions recommend that
O'Clock, p NJ q the Merchants EzohaSss to take into
the public gratitude for ss noble Efforts and the tri
umphant Of the defenders Of the American dag
schuyler Livingston, J. Green Pearson,
W. s. Wetmors, G. A. Worth,
James Lee, c. W. Lawrence,
Chs Aug's Davis, Prosper M. Wetmoro
Joseph Lawrence, Isaac Townsend,
d. 8. Kennedy Francis B. Cutting
John A. stevens, w. w DefOrsst
L; Shepard, r H Ludlow
Townsend Harris, James Brown,
Mortimer Livingston, A. q. Phelps,
Joseph Hoxie, David 8 Miller,
Edward prime, stephen Croker,
John Ward Co., Samuel NJ Fox
@. H. Moore Co., DE A. Kingsand & Co
w Whitlock jr, Reuben WIthers,
VIM Chamberlain, VIM Barton,
VIM Barnewan, J. s. Bogart
NJ n: o. Roberto OBJ IT,. David Ogden,
Q. D. F. Grand, A. X Foster,
L. BOonen Graves, J. L. Aspinwall,
Robert Emmett, R. c. Mccormick,
Frederick Schuchard, Goo Godfrey
Charles Z. Anderson Henry E. Davies
George Douglass, VIM. 8. Connely,
John A. Underwood, Charles W. sanford
j. Addison Thomas, George p. Morris,
Abraham M. Cozzens, Amos Howes
Henry storms.
JAMES, iSs0 y ki HS:. Pr ~iSs Sao''n
M. H. 0RIsSzLL,
JAMES BRowN
JAMES LEE, Vice Presidents
EDWARD PRIME,
VIM CHAMBERLAIN,
Prosper M. Wetmore,
p. Van Beuren, sscretaries.
Mr. King having taken the chair said that the meet
ing was called on the spur Of the moment We have
ceved intelligence said he, this day, BY which
informed that the honor and dignity Of the American
nag has been again sustained by the brave soldiers Of the
republic There Is no American who win not rejoice at
last successes prospect Of early peace and parcu
larry interested in giving their opinion it. trust
that peace honorable the ardent patriot
desire may be speedily made.
He then directed the attention Of tho meeting
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Prosper NJ Wetmore, Esq, and which are as follows
Whereas, The citizens of Now York have this day.
been apprsed Of the capture Of the city and castle Of
Vera Cruz and Of the large forces nrsted with their
defence and Whereas this victory and the others
interest establishing tho resources skill and vaor
Of the American Republic giving to the world
pie ready every struggle involving tho national hon.
or, therefore 1t is unanimously
Resolved That we hereby express our admiration and
gratitude to the soldiers and Of the nation for
their gaantry good conduct and heroic achievements
during tho existing war with Mexico
Resolved That the victories at Palo Alto Resaca
de la Palma Monterey, Buena Vista and Vera Cruz
not more to DO admired for their brilliant results than
for their examples patriotism courage, fortude and
I chivalry.
Resolved That while we fully appreciate those iustrous
instances of devotion to country cannot but ex
press qualification ut the consequences which must
result to the national character from the decisive proof
ready to meet the responsibilities of war.
Resolved. That 1t ia due to the brave men who have
should be ACKNOWLEDGMENT and rsm.mbered and that to
the gallant commanders in these bloody fields their
able assistants and their brave .ubaerp soldiers and
admiration.
Resolved, That in order more eectuay to carry out
take such steps will be most appropriate to evnce
grateful Of their service those who have thus
such proceedings may be best adapted carry into
effect the intentions Of this meeting.
That the committee and the representatives
Of such other bodies as may be willing to with
them be requested to meet at the Mayors ofhce, on
Monday afternoon at o'clock to confer together and
to make the necessary arrangements.
Resolved That while rendering just tribute to the
gallantry Of the living should remember the devo
ton Of those who have shed their blood and surren-
dered their lives in sustaining the National honor. To
the relatives and friends Of those who have falen In
the hour Of victory we express our sympathy and con-
Resolved That with all its triumphs and successes,
has no charms to the merchants Of New York who
hail those riumphs and successes chiefly harbngcrs
Of honorable peace intimately connected with the
best interest Of the whole country.
committee consisting Of the following gentlemen to
carry into effect the above resolutions then raised
j.%e. q brown n n''As Mayor NJ Il. Srn nf
Prosper NJ Wetmore WIN Chamberlain,
j. Addison Thomas j. ID. Van Beuren.
c. w. Lawrence, J. D. P. Ogden,
VIM C. Bryant Henry +. Davies,
l.. d. Shepard b. X. Winthrop,
Moses Taylor, Henry Ncoll,
T. H. Hyatt John Mckeon,
VIM. C.. Bouck, J. w. Webb.
Jos. l.. White Chas. A. Davis,
w. W. Campbell Geo. w. Blunt
James Brooks .. D. w Bloodgood,
Philip Hone, 3. p. Lyman,
T.. G. Benedict, Jas. W. Gerard.
Stewart Brown, Schuyler Livingston.
T.. X. Collins, f., +. Purdy,
John c. Hamilton, J. Philips Phoenix,
VIM Whitlock D. ID. +. Grant,
Chas w. Sanford, VIM B. Maclay.
Robert H. Morris
Several gentlemen called to address the meet
ing, but coming forward. the resolutions were
unanimously adopted, without discussion.
And the meeting then adjourned.
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