The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-01
The Democratic Mass Meeting Mt jackson Hall.


very and highly respectable meeting of the
democratic citizens of Washington and the District gene
rally assembled in pursuance of public notice. on Friday
night last at Jackson Hall, to give expression OF
their feeling with regard the with Mexico, and
also in relation to the action of the Senate in excluding
the editor OF the Unon from the privilege of entering
On motion of Daniel Radcliffe, esq Amos Kendall esq,
was unanimously called to preside the meetng who,
upon taking the chair delivered the following address
Mr.. KENDALL thanked his fellow citizens for the honor
conferred upon him. and proceeded to that for
time past ne had taken part in politics, did he ap
pear at this meeting with any intention OF entering into
the ordinary political sres of the country He had de-
voted many years of his life to public affairs without ad-
vantage to himself and he deemed it his duty to devote
few OF his remaining years to his and those of his
family But there were-times (sad Mr.. K) when it is
the duty of every good and patriotic citizen, however
humble, to make known his opinions and feelings and
this he considered such time We in the midst OF
foreign war The question is how to get out OF
with honor and advantage 1t is upon this point he
wished to make his opinion known of the million,
and not in the hope that would have any particular in
uence. here elsewhere. He not here to praise
the present administration But to this
was his opinion that if they had erred was in exhb
ting too strong desire for peace He presumed Their
motive was, by doing all that could be done consistently
with the honor and interests of country TO silence OPP
position at home, and enable them carry the war
with united counses, sustained by united people But
infatuated enemy considered every advance part
act of weakness and anxiety for peace has but
strengthened their determination TO continue the
We are even told by those who did not hesitate to submit
to the demands of France after their principal castle had
been reduced and still held by their enemy that they
will not negotiate with us while an American foot
remains on Mexican soil
There can be peace with that people, but through
victory or dshonor To retire within limits or
to establish line within the limits of Mexico, and
attempt to defend it with few regiments is to make the
war perpetua It is to incur all the disadvantages of war
with of its advantages of its glores. If we
would have peace must strike at the principal cities
OF Mexico and plant flag upon the battlements OF
her capital. That policy and no other, will bring us
peace.
Deeply is the representation of Congress in furnishing
prosecute the war to be deplored II not al
ready past the season when military operations can be
safely prosecuted the coasts Of Mexico rapidly pass
ing away II is greatly TO be feared that, before firm
foothod be obtained her principal port and
army pushed forward into the high country they will
meet an enemy in the diseases of the climate diff
cult to conquer than the legions of Santa Anna But
procrastnation Is not the only of regret Talents
and time are worse than wasted in suicidal attempts to
prove our country in the wrong this angry dis
putes raised to what is to be done with the terrific
envy and ii it possible would discourage our own
brave men, whose duty and ambition calls them to plant
the standard OF their country the stronghods OF Mex
lco 1t is raising barriers the path to victory 1t I'M
poses double tax upon the valor and many the no.
BILE hearts which will be called upon pour out their
precious blood to redeem their country from the fatal
| errors which have been committed in our Capitol.
Let us (sad Mr.. X throw behind all these unhappy
and mischevous considerations and fix thoughts and
of upon ohe
We now have but effective negoator with Mexico,
and that is THE SWORD. We must aim at her heart };
and when she that her only hope in peace, them
and not till then, may we hope for peace.
AS one citizen (Mr X. sad) he prayed the Congress Of
the United States to take the most efficient steps to make
this effective and short, raise the and the
money He prayed them to tax his tea and coffee,
and whatever else he consumed possessed, high as
may be necessary to give success to bring our
enemy to TERMS and maintain standing among the
nations of the earth He knew this to be the feeling of
those who heard him. and he believed to be the feeling
OF vast majority of the American people 1t was not a
party feeling, but patriotic feeling. If he knew his
own heart il would be the with him, and, he be-
eved by the great mass of the people, whatever party
might WELD the powers Of our government:
He devoutly hoped this feeling would be reused
throughout the Union and would reach every branch OF
government, inducing them for time to think only
of object, the preservation Of the honor Of our country
By vigorous prosecution of the NTH Uerco, and he
castle of her conquered capital
With view to the further organization of the meet
ing, then moved that DIR. Alexander G. Draper, of
Philadelphia, and General John NJ McCalla, of Ken
lucky, be appointed vice presidents and George H. Ran
le secretary who were accordingly chosen.
Jesse T. Dow, esq, then offered preamble and reso-
utions which he preceded with appropriate remarks
relative TO the objects for which the meeting had
vened He had been prompted, he said offer the
utions nasmuch in his own person he had been visit
ed with senatorial prescription He spoke also, with
much fervor and eoquence of the proprey OF prosecu
ting the honorable peace, and concluded with
moving that the preamble and resolutions be referred to
committee of five for the purpose OF considering them
and making such alterations may be deemed necessary
to carry out the objects of the meeting which being
agreed to- the following gentlemen were appointed by the
chair to compose the committee, VIZ; Jesse r. Dow.
Charles p Sengstack, Daniel Radcliffe. Matthew Will
SON. and Henry s. Davis, who accordingly retired with
the view proposed.
Calls were then made upon Dr. Draper and General
patriotic addresses.
After which, the committee, (who, in the meantime,