The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-05

Mr. Edward j. Porter then presented the following
resolutions which responded to with the most
qualified applause:
Whereas the fragrant and accumulated wrongs inflicted
by Mexico during succession years upon the persons
ration in the language of Andrew Jackson Justified IN
the eyes Of all nations immediate car and when subse-
queny followed by the actual invasion of our territory by
Its armies, and the rejection OF our minister OF peace eu
eed the government in its Legislative branches to declare
unnecessary proacon inadequate prosecution or ingor
termination off thus founded in Justice and con
Quoted with triumphant success to the American arms
would increase the energy and OF the enemy de
grade our beloved country abroad, and hnnate its pa
otto citizens at hoe econonilng national treasure mt the
sacrifice of national hono And whereas, however lament
of s wo li to be % sy d s
of liberty and the respect of nations; and it becomes the pa
led institutions and abundant resources to sacrifice at
altar of their country, this crisis all personal sectional
support the war believing that it is national question
appealing IN the emphatic language OF Jefferson TO our
and energy of the administration, and the chvny of
gallant army have realized the sangune OF the
privations of our soldiers the campaign in Mexico entte
them to our admiration and gratitude adding bright and
enduring page TO American history: Therefore,
RESOLVED, That taught by experience
government and people, that in periods of trial and dam
ger the democratic party constitutes the nations chief and
nallng reliance sustaining under all circumstances the
integrity and honor of the country
Resoued That the historic truth enuncated in the pre-
cedng resolution is illustrated the present condition of
and parties in relation the waging in Mex
ico strongly in harmony with the course adopted by the
federal party and the federal press when British army in
vaded soil and desolated our capital.
Rcsofpcd That in the cabinet the has been planned
with consummate wisdom, skill and energy and that the
OF our noble and gallant army have shed add
tiona usre national characters and most cordially
and gratefully tender thanks the President of the Uni
and navy TOR the signal services they have rendered their
country in conducting the with uniform and
esteem aud excite the Admiration of the civilized world
iesoped That it the duty ofcvery sound democrat and
country strengthen the arms of those to whom its admin
islraon is committed and to cheer on its soldiers to fight
ing, do heenlly agree sustain the necessary
burdens OF the war; whatever they be- and with that
may be raised prosecute the successful
honorable and speedy termination.
ifesored, That the democratic party national party
of national principles, sentiments and attachments, and that
regard whole people unit and that do hereby
original compact of the Union in its spirit and in truth
Resored Tha, copy Of the preamble and resolutions be
members of the cabinet and the and representa-
hives in Congress from this Stale, and they be published
las, and the democrtic papers of his city.
After the reading of the resolutions an enthusiastic call
amid tremendous applause and delivered one of the most
spirited and eloquent appeals in support of the admins
traon in the matter Of the action of President Polk upon
the Mexican troubles, we have ever listened to- Mr.
Brady was succeeded by the chairman, Mr. Cutting who
also was greeted with repeated cheers throughout his
entire speech
The meeting was also addressed by Messrs. Shepard,
Rynders, and Mr. Carroll, member from Otsego county,
who was listened to with much interest A motion was
made at thus stage OF the proceedings TO adjourn but the
people did not inclined TO separate early, and ac
cordlngly Messrs Boswoh and Blackford were success
svey called TO the stand, whose remarks in support of
the principles involved in the resolutions were heartily
reciprocaed by the thousands IN attendance. H
The meeting finally adjourned; but never any ex
citing question have people much disinclined
to separate. The utmost unanmity OF sentiment pre-.
vailed through the entire mass, in regard to the prompt
and efficient action of Congress this momentous bust
ness and anathemas loud and undsgused breathed
upon those who might prove recreant to their country
her present hour of need.