The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-14

defiance To comparison from the history war; raising tn
'he highest pinnacle OF lame ,he bravery and endan9oe
eer and regular soldiers and covering with halo Of Go
~ the of the hero of Pao Alto, Resaca dc la Palma
Monterey, and Buena Vista.
H. Resoiped, That feel pride and satisfaction the
military skill displayed by Major General Winfield Scott Al,
the siege OF Vera Cruz, and tender 10 him, and the
icers and soldiers and under his command our
hearty thanks for the distinguished ability, discipline pa.
triotsi and bravery which have actuaed and been dis
payed by every American volunteer and regular soldier
that memorable action in which the Gibraltar of the
world has fallen before the army ana navy OF the United
~ Resoived Tha, deeply for the loss of every
soldier and officer who have sealed their devotion their
country by free offering of their lives the field and
hope Tia, at the proper yme suitable national demoas,n'
sacred legacy to patriotism and to freedom.
l3 Resolred, That our hearts swell with lively sensibiy
the conduct of the officers and soldiers oil the Pennsyy
MIA ne sustaining they have done the character the
keystone State, foremost she ever has been IN every
Struggle in which American rights and honor have been m.
H. Resoped That while members ofthe democratic par.
yield to none in devotion to our political creed and IN
support of the nominated 10 carry out the measures ap
proved by her. yet we must ever regard as unworthy
o American party attempt 10 subver the enthusiasm
felt by the country ut the success OF the countrys ann
the strengthening ola party nomination
l5 Rsoired That every true patriot must condemn the
and selfish feelings which could in the hour OF er
uaton at the deeds OF valo performed by the American
soldier, seek tag, appendtr to party nomination
the glorious results of Buena VISTA in the hope
that scattering OF light from the splendid
the national success might be reflected upon partisan nom
l6 Resoiped That the meeting recommend that grand
illumination Of the whole city and county, and noa few
public buildings, take place the evening OF the l9th il
honor OF The victories Palo Alto Resaoa de Ia Palma Mon
terey, Buena VISTA and Vera Cruz.
H. Resolved That the proceedngsof this great council
the democratic party of the city and county OF Phia.epa
rendered the President of the United States and TO MAJ
Gen. Taylor, and Maj Cen Scott, with the request iha
they communicate the volunteers and regular soldier
under their command the entertained by the people
of their patriotism and valor.
The meeting then ably addressed by Hon Charlie
Brown After Mr.. b. had concluded, motion was made
consequence of the ran adjourn to the Hall of hide
pendence The crowd filed the vestibne OF the State
House but superintendent refused the key when hC
meeting returned the yard, and, like democrats,
TO work again in defiance OF the elements.
Gen Wabrdge, of Ohio then made thrilling speech
the elouuence of which has seldom been surpassed IN thai
venerable square. -
He was followed by John w. Foruey, Col. Thomas b
Florence and e. b. Schnabe, ESQ.
At late hour the meeting adjourned, well satisfied with
the doings of evening, and determined than
to sustain the President and his in war IN defence
of the countrys just rights .
Everybody in glorious spirits, and the contrast be-
The meeting OF last night and that OF the opposition
on Saturday, which cold and spiritless was evey
where spoken OF.