Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-02-22
THE SPIRIT or THE PEOPLE.

In every direction the scheme OF Withdrawing
.ur troops from MEXICO, and stopping The vigor-
Gus prosecution OF the war; is secuted by The neo-
pie. On Thursday night an immense meeting
was held in New York, Ex-Vice Chancellor Nc
Keen President The New York Herald thus
| introduces It's interesting proceedings
| Ireue,dou. Har Meeting Tn Bone and Stasw
in motion- The Hilnlot Prori~" Rspad,atea-
A Vigorous Prosecution II ihf Uar," and "no.
ting else.
One OF The largest assemblages OF citizens that
we ever saw, gathered together in this city, con-
vened last evening al VauSha Garden, 10 take
such measures as might be deemed erpedent, 10
support The administration in prosecuting the war
with Mexico, aud uphvlding The honor and in
,esriiy OF The country. The large room Of that
spacious place was crowded 10 Inc utmost capa-
city, long before The hour advertised, and before
HE time had fully arrived for The transaction oi
business, We doubt il even Standing place could
found thai was not occupied. The enthusiasm
manifested during the proceedings, was beyond
1T bounis
The following resolutions were carried unani
,nousy aud With great applause, aud will NEE
with cordial response from the Democracy OF
yiIgni2. in spit, oil The attempt oil Mr.. Calhoun
10 break down an Administration, that has done
SO much 10 illustrate ami perpeIua,e The cherished
principles oil Virginia
Resolved That, as lhe Congress Of Inc United
States has b. lis solemn and deliberate act, de
ciared llial 1 stale OF war exists between our
country and Mexico il is The sacred duty OF every
citizen 10 support The administration 10 The utmost
extent Of his capacity; and we, therefore, con-
denim all those acts OF individuals, whether in
public or private station, which tend 10 embarrass
the successful prosecution u such war, lap
plauSe either By 4 censure OF condemnation uI
It's causes, Of Of The mode in which il has been
conducted OF hy the disc ussicn OF irrelevant anG
unnecessary questions; that we cordially approve
the conduct ol the war BY the President and the
heads III tie departments, which has resulted III
successes oi the A mercan arms, unprecedented
in modern warfare; that We give our most hear
" Assem-, AMI concurrence 10 those acts, IN The
prosecution ct the war; which may be deemed
wise by the constituted authorities Of our govern
men that VT are in favor Of coercing an homo
rable peace from Mexico, with liule delay
possihie, by vigorous and decisive measures; and
iur his purpose we approve OF placing Al the con-
troll oil he government the most ample means that
The exigency may require.
Resolved, That The efforts which faclous
opposition anda setilious press have made 10 en-
barrass the administration in lis prosecution OF
The war, is source OF Indignation 10 every true
friend OF the country; that the object OF this oppo
silion has developed itself; that il conemplates
| The triumph of faction nj The expense OF the ho-
| nor OF the repGblic and consents Ia the sacrifice
OF The welfare oi The people in hope 10 shipwreck
the administration; that 10 accomplish these Ie-
sulls The government has hcen denounced as The
sole author 81 The war, and every obstacle inter-
posed to prevent lis speedy and honorable termi-
| nation; that though held responsible foI prompt
and vigorous campaign, u has been crippled
b. delay oil means, aud ha. been rendered still
! more ncfYeess by being in,ctd 10 conhde its plans
| and 10 entrust their sye,uion To The hands oil
| some agents who entertain conflicting views, and
who hold divided mns; that oul Of this slate oil
things a crisis has arisen which demands that
every patriot should stand by the administration,
and not only aid il in carrying out Ifs contempla-
Ted measures, but project il from the machina-
tons, and defend il from the ISLANDERS otschemiDg
and OF seditious enemies.
Resolved That our gratitude and commenda-
ton arc emnenty due To our soldiers and sailors,
| Tor The indomilab!c valor and energy with which
they have sustained The honor Of our country;
that we sympathise in their danger and sutferngs
upon The shores and amidst The de6lcs OF a hos
tile country, where they have encountered The pc
rs oil battle and borne the affections of sickness,
without any alienation from The presence oil their
families or relatives; that we congratulate them
upon the Iiumphs oil Palo Alto, Resaca d. la
Palma, Monterey, California, Tahasco, Tampicc,
&C. which will endure so long rs a page Of our
national history shall be preserved, and shed an
abiding glory upon our country 10 The laes, gene
| ration.